Books published by publisher Arcturus Publishing Limited

Cool Stuff to Do is packed with more than fifty high-quality, imaginative craft and science projects for kids. These projects have been carefully selected for their accessibility, originality, and entertainment value, and are broken down into simple, easy-to-follow steps and illustrated throughout by clear color photographs. Kids will love the scrapbook-like design style and cheeky illustrations, while parents will love the way that kids learn practical skills as they go through the book”and even pick up a little science.

From 1919 onwards, there were many people who wanted to kill Hitler. But when he became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, the desire became more urgent. After all, what do you do when the leader of your country has destroyed all political freedoms, annexed all power and is leading all of its people towards destruction? This is a story of all the plots against Hitler, of secret meetings in freezing fields, of bombs in briefcases, of conspiracies against the life of the Fuhrer, with a cast-list of soldiers, senior politicians, members of the resistance, schoolteachers, theologians, and even a humble carpenter. In all, there were more than 32 attempts against Adolf Hitler's life and this book documents every doomed effort to dismantle the Nazi machine by striking off its head.

From skyscrapers to jet aircraft, from mobile phones to computers, the products of modern science surround us on all sides.Perhaps the most significant product of science, however, is not the microwave, or the space station or the widescreen TV; it is the scientific method itself. Those societies that have actively embraced this method have flourished. The men and women who appear in The Great Scientists haver all excelled in their chosen field of science; some have excelled across a range of scientific areas, while still others can, with some justification, claim to be the founders of their own disciplines.The road into the light of reason has not always been an easy one: skepticism, mockery, threats and worse have often been the lot of the experimental scientist who has dared to challenge the accepted 'truths'. Yet they have persevered, and in doing so have provided a shining example for the rest of humanity. The great scientists have burned, in Bertrand Russell's telling phrase, 'wiht all the noonday brightness of human genius. The Great Scientists tells their story.

This fun and friendly activity book is the perfect introduction to math for young children. The simple, easy-to-understand puzzles and games build on basic counting skills to introduce the ideas of adding, subtracting, shapes, fractions and measuring in an accessible way. Perfect for children from 3 to 5. Math explanations are clear and simple to understand. The fun puzzles make learning feel like a game. Bright and colorful illustrations make this book child-friendly and fun.

Join up the dots to find out what is chasing the caveman, discover where the pirate treasure is hidden, and see how the princess is getting to the ball! This fun and appealing new dot-to-dot book is packed full of amazing puzzles for kids to complete and color in. Perfect for young dot-to-dotters aged 6 and up.Dot-to-dot puzzles are both fun and educational. Children will love completing the puzzles, which also help to develop their concentration, drawing and number skills. The cute and colorful artwork brings each puzzle to life. The wide variety of themes―from pirates and princesses and diggers to dinosaurs―will keep kids entertained for hours on end.

Packed full of colorful maps, vivid illustrations, lively, engaging text, and with a giant fold-out map of the Earth, this is the ultimate guide to reading, understanding, and making maps for children aged 8 and up. Learning how to read a map is one of the most useful skills a child can learn, and this book teaches the essentials in the most accessible and entertaining way possible. It reveals the secrets and techniques of map-making, showing young readers how to use maps and create their own maps. Packed with fun activities, children are shown how to make a working compass using simple household objects, and are encouraged to engage with maps to find locations, trace routes, decipher symbols, and more. With dynamic, captivating text accompanied by accurate, expertly drawn maps and vibrant color photographs, How to Read Maps is the perfect guide to lead younger readers through the world of mapping.

This is a beautifully illustrated collection of Bible stories and will appeal to a wide market—library, gift, and schools. It is a perfect book for parents and grandparents to enjoy together with their three- to five-year-olds, or for children aged six through nine to read for themselves. It is a popular addition to a family’s bookshelf, and will make the perfect christening gift.

Did you know astronauts never snore? Or that bees can't see red? This book proves once and for all that there is nothing dusty or dull about science! Science Is Awesome is packed full of 101 eye-opening and extraordinary science facts that kids will love to discover and share. Each fact hooks readers into a discussion of some of the most fascinating areas of science. A great gift for children aged 8 and up.