Books published by publisher Miles Kelly

HOW TO DRAW BUGS helps kids aged 7+ learn how to draw creepy crawlies including a snail, a butterfly and a tarantula, with step-by-step drawing instructions and illustrations by artist Steve Roberts. Packed with step-by-step guides, each with 4 5 clear stages. Special panels provide inspiration and drawing tips. Children are shown basic techniques to master. How to Draw Bugs is full of fantastic guidance on different drawing techniques, as well as facts about bugs and their anatomy for kids to learn how to draw insects like an expert! From professional techniques, such as the use of color, to an introduction to different insect species, How to Draw Bugs is a fantastic kids' drawing book to inspire creativity. Inside How to Draw Bugs: 15 bugs and insects for kids to practice drawing Clear, easy step-by-step drawing instructions for kids to follow Important drawing techniques covered such as adding texture, capturing both 'still' and 'action' shots, and other expert tips on how to sketch Bugs picture gallery for extra inspiration and advice Bugs included are: Snail, ladybird, caterpillar, centipede, butterfly, crane fly, earwig, shield bug, dragonfly, scarab beetle, tarantula, ant, bluebottle, grasshopper and bee.

How big is an ostrich egg? Which bird can walk on water? Discover everything you need to know about birds in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from hunting to camouflage, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging experience. With stunning photographs and beautiful illustrations, this fun-filled book is sure to challenge young readers and prepare them for academic success.

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - EARTH is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about our precious planet Earth for kids aged 8+. Children can learn about all aspects of Earth with over 10 different topics Awesome photographs on every page help children experience the wonders of planet Earth Did you know? fact panels highlight extra interesting information to make learning fun. This amazing encyclopedia for kids is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. The ultimate Earth book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Earth is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the formation of Earth and Earth s great landscapes to climate change and renewable energy. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Earth: Earth in space and time: Formation of the Earth, Earth in space, Earth and Moon, Ice ages and Fossils Structure of the Earth: Minerals, Rocks, Earth s core, Continental drift and Tectonic plates Volcanoes and earthquakes: Types of volcano, Volcanic eruptions, Earthquake damage, Famous earthquakes and Tsunamis Shaping the land: Weathering, Caves, Waterfalls, Floods and Deserts Continents and oceans: Major islands, World Ocean , Beaches and Coral reefs, and Icebergs Mountains and canyons: Himalayas, Andes, European Alps, Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the Grand Canyon Great rivers and lakes: Amazon, Nile, Congo, Ganges and Lake Victoria Atmosphere and weather: Air moisture, Air pressure, Seasons, Climate zones and Weather forecasting Exploiting Earth: Metals and minerals, Gems and jewels, fossil fuels, renewable energy and farming the land Living Earth: Ecosystems, Tropical forests, Polar and mountain life, Grasslands and Deep sea life Earth in danger: Global warming, Climate Change, Pollution, Threatened species and Conservation Amazing facts for kids to learn include: The place on Earth farthest from the ocean is in Xinjiang Province, northwest China, at more than 2500 km from an oceanic coastline. The Persian Gulf is the warmest sea in the world whilst the Red Sea is the saltiest sea. A tropical rainforest may contain 1000 different species of plants and animals in a tennis-court-sized areas.

What does a camel store inside its humps? Which animal has tentacles on its nose? Discover everything you need to know about animals in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from super senses to survival skills, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging experience. With stunning photographs and beautiful illustrations, this fun-filled book is sure to challenge young readers and prepare them for academic success.

What is poaching? Which animals are most endangered? Discover everything you need to know about our planet's most threatened animals in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from habitat loss to climate change, then test your knowledge with fun quizzes. Each page is packed with activities, projects and mind-blowing facts for a truly engaging experience. With stunning photographs and beautiful illustrations, this fun-filled book is sure to challenge young readers and prepare them for academic success.

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - DINOSAURS & PREHISTORIC LIFE is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the prehistoric world. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. The ultimate dinosaur book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework in senior elementary school. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to present a detailed look at early humans, dinosaurs and prehistoric plants, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life: Ancient life: Prehistoric time, Anthropods, Sharks, Turtles and tortoises, Snakes, and Mosasaurs Dinosaurs: Ancestors, Tyrannosaurus, Raptors, Herbivores, Triceratops, and the Age of dinosaurs Age of mammals: Ward birds, Marsupials, Carnivores, Rodents, Bats, and Woolly mammoths Humans: Early primates, Apes, Homo erectus, Brains and intelligence, Language, and Hunting Fascinating facts for kids to learn: Dilophosaurus probably weighed over 500 kg as much as the biggest polar bears today. An example of a fossilized egg is one belonging to the extinct elephant bird, Aepyornis. The egg was also huge it could hold 8.5 liters of liquid! Homo habilis used stone tools to crack open animal bones so it could eat the nutritious marrow inside.

100 Facts KNIGHTS & CASTLES is a non fiction book for kids aged 7+, bursting with exactly 100 mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about medieval soldiers and their castles. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts Knights and Castles contains key topics about knights and castle life of the Middle Ages in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features detailed illustrations and colorful photographs that bring the text to life. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Kings and Queens: The feudal system, from the peasant class to the barons of the castle The changing designs of armor and improvements in castle battle and fortress defences. How to be a brave knight in the Middle Ages Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Soldiers called 'retrievers' used to run into the middle of the battle and collect up all the spare arrows. Some knights cheated in jousts by wearing special armor that was fixed onto the horse's saddle! The ropes used to wind up siege catapults were made from plaits of human hair! Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: The first letter of a manuscript, the 'illuminated letter', was much larger than the others and was decorated with pictures and patterns. Recreate this with your own name! Quiz question: Why did knights start to display a coat of arms? Design your own coat of arms using the basic rules of heraldry in this book. You need colored paints, a paintbrush, thick white paper and a black felt pen