Books published by publisher Miles Kelly Pub

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - BODY is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the human anatomy. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. The ultimate body book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Body is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at the late elementary level. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and amazing fact panels to explain everything from the workings of the brain to medicine and health. 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 Body: Body structure: Anatomy, DNA and Skin Musculoskeletal system: The skeleton, Joints and Muscles Nervous system: Central nervous system, The brain and Motor nerves Circulatory system: Circulation, The heart, Veins and Blood groups Immune system: Antibodies, Allergies and Vaccination Respiratory system: The lungs, Breathing, Coughing and hiccups Digestive and urinary systems: Teeth and gums, The liver and The kidneys Hormones and metabolism: The menstrual cycle, Reproduction and Temperature Health and disease: Diet, Viruses and Therapies Amazing facts for kids to learn include: The reproductive system is the only system that can be removed without threatening life. In a fully grown adult, the digestive tract is about 7 m long. Most plants can make 20 amino acids, but humans can only make 11.

A fascinating world of information is made truly accessible with these remarkable guides. Each book is split into five key sections, and text is presented as easy-to-read bullet points. Every section includes a transparent acetate sheet feature, which delves deeper into a key area through stunning cutaway visuals and detailed labels. The addition of two colour wall posters make these guides the perfect knowledge package.

What is The Mummy's Curse? Which mummy had the first CAT scan? Discover everything you need to know about mummies in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from tomb robbers to mummified animals, 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.

100 Facts Astronomy is bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, mind-blowing images and loads of great activities to help children aged 7+ years learn everything they need to know about studying the Universe. Exciting, clear images of space objects to amaze kids. Fact files for each planet in the Solar System. Activities to help your child spot star patterns in the night sky. 100 Facts Astronomy includes key topics about the study and skill of astronomy in interesting numbered facts. Concise information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for children. This title is a perfect introduction to astronomy books for kids aged 7+ years. Topics covered 100 Facts Astronomy: All the planets in the Solar System and their appearance. The vastness of our Universe and families of stars within billions of galaxies. Using a telescope and the first discoveries when observing space. 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Earth is speeding round the Sun at 29.8 kilometers per second more than 100,000 kilometers an hour. That's about 100 times faster than a jet airliner! According to legend, Isaac Newton began to think about gravity when he saw an apple fall from a tree, and wondered why the apple fell to the ground instead of floating up. The Liverpool telescope on the island of La Palma in the Atlantic Ocean is able to automatically observe a list of objects sent to it via the Internet. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: Make a sundial using a short stick, modelling clay, card and a pencil. Quiz question: When was Hailey's Comet last seen? Draw an eclipse with drawing pins, paper, card and string.

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - OCEANS is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the watery 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 ocean book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. The ultimate ocean book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Oceans is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from marine life and climate change to diving and boats. 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 Oceans: Ocean features: Coastlines, Ocean floor, Polar life, Fossil fuels, Oil spills and Whaling Ocean life: Marine life, Coral reefs, Jellyfish, Penguins, Dolphins, Blue whale Exploration and travel: Marco Polo, Sir Francis Drake, Voyages to Australia, Tankers, Luxury liners, Shipwrecks Amazing facts for kids to enjoy: Long Beach is the world's longest beach. It is located along the southwest coast of Washington, the capital of the United States. This beach stretches for a record 45 km. The stinging hydroid coral found in the Indian and Pacific oceans uses special chemicals to paralyze plankton, which forms a major part of its diet. Pressurized submersibles are designed to operate in very deep waters. They can withstand the high pressure

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - HOW IT WORKS is the mini/pocket book crammed with masses of knowledge about how things work for kids aged 8+. All of children s most niggling questions about technology and how things work are answered Did you know? fact boxes contain awesome facts that children will love Clearly labeled diagrams and illustrations showcase the inner workings of 150 different machines. 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 how things work book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia How It Works is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the mechanisms of everyday modern gadgets to the technology behind space exploration. 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 How It Works: Gadgets: Flat Screen TV, Mobile Phone, Digital Camera and Video Games Console Cars, Trucks and Bikes: Mountain Bike, F1 Racing Car, 4WD Off-Roader and Fire Engine Emergency Vehicles: Police Patrol Car, Ambulance, Underwater Rescue Submersible and SAR Helicopter Speed Machines: Yamaha R1 Superbike, Mclaren F1 Supercar, TGV Bullet Train and Concorde Military Machines: M270 Rocket Launcher, M1 Abrams Tank, AH-64 Apache Helicopter and Type 45 Destroyer Giant Machines: Bigfoot Truck, Bulldozer, Mobile Crane and Tunnel Boring Machine Energy and Power: Coal Mine, Nuclear Power Station, Solar Panels and Low-energy Transport Ships and Submarines: Yacht, Racing Catamaran, Oil Supertanker and Submarine Aircraft: Hang-glider, Wright Flyer, Harrier Jump Jet and Boeing CH-47 Chinook Space Exploration: Explore 1, Saturn V, Voyager 2 and Cassini-Huygens Amazing facts for kids to learn include: The first computer game using graphics pictures and symbols rather than words was noughts-and-crosses in 1952. The Rocket Racing League plans to hold races for rocket-powered cars and aircraft, each lasting between 60 and 90 minutes. The key to re-entry into Earth s atmosphere is to enter at the right angle. Otherwise the craft skips off the atmosphere like a stone bouncing off a pond s surface.

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - SHARKS is the mini/pocket book crammed with masses of knowledge about these underwater predators. 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. Filled with interesting bulleted facts including information about shark species Color-coded sections help children distinguish between different shark species and their characteristics Brilliantly detailed artwork by top illustrators brings sharks to life on the page for children. The ultimate shark book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Sharks is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from a shark s life in the water to different shark families. 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 Sharks: Life in the water: Swimming skills, Food and feeding, Meeting and mating, and Friends and enemies Shark families: Types of shark, Frilled shark, Sixgill and sevengill sharks, and Prickly and bramble sharks Dogfish sharks: Mandarin dogfish, Lanternsharks, Greenland shark and Cookie-cutter sharks Angelsharks: Types of angelshark Sawsharks: Longnose sawshark Bullhead sharks: Horn shark and Port Jackson shark Carpet sharks: Blind sharks, Bamboo sharks, Zebra shark, and Whale shark Mackerel sharks: Goblin shark, Sand tiger shark, Crocodile shark, and Great white shark Ground sharks: Catsharks, Houndsharks, Leopard shark, and Weasel sharks Requiem sharks: Grey reef shark, Bull shark, Tiger shark, and Lemon shark Hammerhead sharks: Winghead shark, Bonnethead shark, Scalloped hammerhead, and Great hammerhead Shark relatives: Manta rays, Stingrays, Skates, and Chimaeras Sharks and people: Living with sharks, Attacks, Survival Stories, and Sharks in captivity Shark science: Studying sharks, Shark fossils, Endangered species, and Saving sharks Amazing facts for kids to learn include: Many sharks visit cleaning stations where small fish and shrimps remove dead skin and parasites from their bodies even from inside their mouth or gills. Whales sharks are thought to be able to give birth to up to 300 pups at a time. After scientists found out how shark denticles reduced drag, a swimming costume company designed a swimsuit that worked in the same way.