Books published by publisher Arcturus

3... 2... 1... LIFT-OFF! Packed full of out-of-this-world facts and exciting photos, this is the ultimate kids' guide to Space. Inside you'll find everything you need to know about the planets in our solar system, the Sun, moons, stars, asteroids, and space exploration.Perfect for kids aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Discovery Pack is a science reference series for kids, focusing on a variety of exciting topics from the human body to space exploration. Vibrantly illustrated in full-colour these books make science accessible and engaging.

Have you ever made a balloon kebab, written a secret message with invisible ink, or grown crystals in a jar?Find out how to perform lots of amazing experiments at home and learn all about the super-cool science behind them! Brimming with exciting, easy-to-perform experiments this book guarantees hours of fun for budding scientists aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Discovery Pack is a science reference series for kids, focusing on a variety of exciting topics from the human body to space exploration. Vibrantly illustrated in full-colour these books make science accessible and engaging.

This delightful slipcased collection contains six of Anne Shirley's tales, presented in vibrant clothbound volumes. Follow the journey of this redheaded orphan as she grows up in idyllic rural Candada- from her misadventures at Green Gables farm, to her appointment a school teacher and her blossoming love story. Each volume is complete and unabridged, bound in high-quality cloth with elegant nature-inspired embossing and matching colored endsheets. This deluxe boxset, featuring cloth accents on the top and bottom, makes the perfect gift or collectible for any literature lover or bibliophile. Includes:• Anne of Green Gables• Anne of Avonlea• Anne of the Island• Anne's House of Dreams• Rainbow Valley • Rilla of Ingleside.

Take a journey through the heartfelt history of soul and R&B music. Find out about the origins of funk, Philly soul, blue-eyed soul, and new jack swing. Discover the very first soul stars and today's world famous R&B superstars. ABOUT THE SERIES: This heavily illustrated, magazine-style series tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day, featuring quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations.

Q: How can you make your money go a long way? A: Put your piggy bank in a rocket! Get ready to giggle yourself silly with this great joke book. This awesome pocket collection contains 300 of all your favourite jokes and gags, from side-splitters to silly sniggers, and cosmic capers to laugh-out-loud classics. Perfect for kids aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Brain Benders series brings together collections of puzzles, activities and joke books for young readers. These entertaining reads are perfect for a rainy day!

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger- than-life myths from ancient Greece. You'll discover: • How quick-witted Theseus slew a bull-headed beast and escaped an impossible maze • How mighty Heracles started his career as a monster hunter when he was still a baby • How the Greeks won their war against the Trojans with a huge wooden horse • And much more! Perfect for all young history lovers, aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Monstrous Myths retells traditional myths with a child-friendly emphasis on scary and weird elements. These humorous, cheeky and irreverent books are jam-packed with real facts about the beliefs of ancient cultures. Featuring witty, anarchic cartoons, this series makes history accessible and fun for young readers.

You'll be a Zentangle� master in no time with this brilliant book!Learn how to draw a fantastic collection of tangles before bringing these together to create your own spectacular Zentangle� Inspired Artworks.Illustrated by a Certified Zentangle� Teacher and packed with tips, techniques, and simple step-by-step instructions, this book contains everything you ever wanted to know about this fun and creative art form.

Let's set off on a journey to a land long ago and far away... a world of humble heroes, clever cats, and hungry trolls...From Pinocchio to Puss in Boots, this selection of traditional folktales, myths and fables showcases almost fifty of the world's best-loved stories for children. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations, this enchanting collection is the perfect introduction to these timeless tales for boys and girls aged 4+.Help improve your child's reading in just 10 minutes a day with Storytime.Just 10 minutes of reading a day can...Boost VocabularyReading for a short period every day exposes your child to almost 1 million words per year, which helps to foster communication and understanding.Encourage LearningReading at home is linked to better performance in spelling, comprehension and general knowledge, helping to develop important learning skills.Promote RelaxationReading a book gives your child the quiet time they need each day to relax, and is a great way for you to spend quality time together.

Take a journey through the hard-hitting history of hip-hop music. Witness DJ Kool Herc's first block parties and the origins of hip-house and scratching. See how cheap drum machines and talented turntablists changed music forever and meet some of the hip-hop scene's greatest stars. ABOUT THE SERIES: This heavily illustrated, magazine-style series tells the story of music from the 50s to the present day, featuring quotes from contemporary artists about their influences and inspirations.

Discover the lives of 101 trailblazing women and the remarkable things they achieved. This beautifully illustrated book is packed with bitesize biographies of activists, leaders, athletes, artists, explorers, and STEM innovators. From the celebrated to the overlooked, these women overcame odds, defied expectations and shattered stereotypes and their stories are sure to inspire young readers and encourage them to dream big. Spanning across history and from all over the globe, these figures include: • J.K. Rowling • Malala Yousafzai • Marie Curie • Maya Angelou • Wangari Maathai • Anne Frank • Simone Biles • Ada Lovelace • And many more! Written in a friendly and accessible style, this book includes quotations, fun facts and charming illustrations which bring the lives of these inspiring women to life. Perfect for kids aged 8+.

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Ancient Egypt. You'll discover:• How the gods of Horus and Set fought an epic, magical war • How a brilliant boy magician took his dad on a terrifying tour of the afterlife • How a shipwrecked sailor was rescued by the gigantic King of Snakes • And much more! Perfect for all young history lovers, aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Monstrous Myths retells traditional myths with a child-friendly emphasis on scary and weird elements. These humorous, cheeky and irreverent books are jam-packed with real facts about the beliefs of ancient cultures. Featuring witty, anarchic cartoons, this series makes history accessible and fun for young readers.