Books published by publisher Miles Kelly

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.

Mini Encyclopedia Space is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the Universe. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from planetary orbits to space travel and famous astronomers. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. The ultimate body book for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Space is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at late-elementary and middle school levels. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Space: - Exploring space: Spacecraft, Astronauts, Satellites, Space shuttle and Missions to Mars- Astronomy: Zodiac, The Milky Way, Telescopes, Galileo and Hubble- The Universe: The Big Bang, Light Years, Light, Gravity and Periodic table- Stars and galaxies: Supernovae, Black holes, Quasars, Galaxies and Star patterns- The Solar System: The Sun, Planets, Earth, The Moon, Mercury and Mars- Constellations: Aquarius, Cancer, Gemini, Leo and Sagittarius Amazing facts for kids to learn include: # Astronauts would float when asleep if they were not strapped down in a sleeping bag.# A laser beam is used to measure the distance to the Moon.# The temperature of the Sun's surface is 6000 degrees Celsius. Each square centimeter burns with the brightness of 250,000 candles. Pages: 384 Age: 8+ Dimensions: 5 X 6.5 Format: Paperback with graining, curved corners and neon ink ISBN: 9781782094494

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.

How cold is Antarctica? Which Arctic whale grows a spear-like tusk? Discover everything you need to know about the Arctic and Antarctica in this extraordinary fact book. Flip through 100 fascinating facts covering everything from arctic animals to polar peoples, 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.

This delightful compendium of Bible stories contains four famous stories including Noah and the Ark, Joseph and his Coat of Many Colors, Moses in the Bulrushes and David and Goliath. The large format brings this book to life with stunning full-bled artwork and charming details. Each story features engaging text and a unique illustration style. Plus, thicker paper makes it easier for little ones to handle.

100 FACTS -SHIPWRECKS is bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, mind-blowing images and fun activities to help children aged 7+ learn everything they need to know about the incredible secrets of sunken ships. 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 Shipwrecks contains key topics about the remains of ships beneath the waves in concise numbered facts. Information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for young learners. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Shipwrecks: How ships float and the causes of sinking Historical shipwrecks and the most famous of all time Titanic Robots, submersibles and diving discoveries Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Some divers have suggested using sea lions to help explore wrecks. Sea lions are intelligent, and can swim and dive in spaces too small or dangerous for humans to explore. Voyager submersible has sensor 'eyes' that produce three-dimensional images of the underwater world. Investigators wear special goggles to view the images. In just four years, from 1979 to 1983, archaeologists made almost 25,000 dives to the seabed to recover the shipwrecked Mary Rose and its contents. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Write a poem or song about a voyage on a Viking warship you have named. Will you return to safety or will you become shipwrecked? Get some ideas from the book! Quiz question: What makes divers sink below the waves? Make predictions about what objects (such as a pebble) will float or sink in water and then record your results in a chart.

Embark on an imaginative adventure and delve into the amazing world of dinosaurs!This fantastic compendium of dinosaur tales includes four original fiction stories featuring a noisy T rex, a clumsy Ankylosaurus, a speedy Velociraptor and a ditzy Diplodocus. The large format brings stories to life with stunning full-bled artwork, allowing scenes to jump off the page. Plus, thicker paper makes it easier for little ones to handle.

100 FACTS - SAMURAI is bursting with exactly 100 mind-blowing facts, awesome images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about the rise of these Japanese warriors. 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 - Samurai covers key topics about these respected fighting figures in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page is covered in detailed illustrations and colorful photographs that bring the text to life for kids. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Samurai: Being a samurai and serving under a warlord Following the strict rules of the bushido code and warrior training Periods of war and the decline of the samurai Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Left-handed children born to samurai families had their left arms tied up, forcing them to become right-handed. Tokugawa Ieyasu, leader of the Tokugawa clan in the 1500s, didn't like shaved heads he said it spoiled the look of a head when it was cut off! In the Star Wars movies, the costume of Darth Vader was inspired by samurai armor. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Quiz question: When was the Battle of Nagashino? Design your own samurai mon (family crest) by looking at traditional examples from this book to get ideas! Design a long, thin samurai flag. Make the design simple with bold colors.