Books published by publisher Miles Kelly

100 FACTS - RAINFORESTS is bursting with amazing images, great activities and exactly 100 awesome facts. Children aged 7+ will learn everything they need to know about the precious jungles on our planet. 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 Rainforests covers key topics about this unique wildlife habitat in concise numbered facts. Information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for young learners. This spectacular rainforest book for kids covers physical features, unique animals and jungle locations around the world. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Rainforests: The different layers of rainforest and what tropical plants and creatures lurk there How much rain actually falls every year and how to survive in the jungle Natural treasures and stopping deforestation Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: The rainforest hummingbird is the world's smallest bird, with a body length of just 57 millimeters and a wingspan of only 65 millimeters. Chewing gum comes from trees! It starts off as a sticky goo that is collected from chicle trees. It is the boiled, and flavors, such as mint or fruit are added. Orangutans are close to extinction because their forests are becoming palm plantations. Palm oil is used in food and as fuel. It's expected that orangutans will be gone from the wild in less than ten years. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Measure 3 meters on the floor and see if you can take one minute to walk that far without stopping this is as slow as a three-toed sloth moves! Quiz question: What is the equator? Use the Internet or a book to find out how the leaf moth uses camouflage

Children's Encyclopedia Ocean is packed with amazing facts about the world's oceans and beyond for children aged 7+! Key topics presented in short, numbered facts. Packed with fantastic photos and artwork. Special panels throughout for incredible facts, quizzes and projects. Children aged 7+ will dive into this highly visual encyclopedia, which includes detailed information about coral reefs, seashores and marine life. With captivating images, fun illustrations and expert information, Children's Encyclopedia Ocean is the ultimate guide to ocean life. Children can discover how coral reefs grow, which whale can sing and what are the most famous shipwrecks found at the bottom of the ocean. Learning is encouraged through quizzes, fun cartoons and simple projects that can be done at home. This is a great ocean encyclopedia for kids aged 7+. Essential topics covered in Children's Encyclopedia Ocean: Seashore: Land meets sea, Estuaries and lagoons, and Seaside adventures Coral Reefs: Coral animals, The Great Barrier Reef, and Underwater explorers Deep Ocean: In deep water, Monsters of the deep, and Glow in the dark Whales and Dolphins: Inside whales and dolphins, Fast and sleek, and Getting together Shipwrecks: Diving discoveries, Pirate wrecks, and Shipwreck mysteries Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Coral reefs are very slow growers. A reef can grow about 10 centimeters a year if conditions are just right how much have you grown in the last year? The seabed of the Antarctic Ocean had some mega-sized animals. Scientists found giant spiders and worms, and fish with huge eyes and body parts that scientists described as 'dangly bits'. The sperm whale has the biggest brain in the world. It weighs about 8 kilograms - that's over five times the size of a human brain. But its large brain does not mean that it is the cleverest animal. Activities to make learning fun include: Make heavy water! Adding one special ingredient, how can you make one identical glass of water heavier than the other? Create your own dolphin show complete with flips and tricks! Does it float? Collect four waterproof items and predict whether you think they will sink or float. Did you predict correctly?

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.

STICKER PLAYBOOK - PRINCESS CARRIAGE is a double-sided play mat for toddlers, with learning activities, 50 reusable vinyl stickers and a fantastic illustrated short story about Daisy and her journey to the palace for the prince's ball. The play mat folds away easily after playtime. Your child can use the stickers with the activity pages to develop number and word recognition. You can share the story, full of favorite fairytale characters, with your child whilst using the play mat to keep them engaged. Perfect for folding out on the floor, young children will enjoy playing and learning with Sticker Playbook Princess Carriage, one of our most popular fold-out books for toddlers. On one side, a simple story accompanies an illustrated route that children can interact with using the stickers, which include the fairy tale characters of Rapunzel, Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming. The play mat can be turned over for kids to complete the sticker activities, covering words, colors, shapes and numbers. Both long concertina pages feature wonderfully detailed illustrations by Simon Abbott for young children to explore. Excerpts from the story inside Princess Carriage Sticker Playbook: It's the day of the prince's ball and Daisy wishes she could go. Suddenly in a swirl of stars her fairy godmother appears! A witch stands outside her house. She asks Daisy if she would like some sweets. No thank you, Daisy says. Fun word, color, shape and number activities for kids: Test your fairy tale knowledge and place the correct character names next to the illustrations. What color is the dragon? Find the stickers of the objects and place them on their matching shapes. For example, 'The clock tower is a triangle'.

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.

100 FACTS - ANCIENT GREECE for kids is bursting with exactly 100 fascinating facts, detailed images and fun activities to help children aged 7+ years learn everything they need to know about the lives of ancient Greeks. Simple projects throughout help reluctant and early readers understand the facts more clearly. Full-page artworks bring the ancient world to life. Comprehensive index enables children to navigate the topics easily. 100 Facts - Ancient Greece for kids contains key topics about ancient Greece for children aged 7+ years in simple, exciting numbered facts. Every page showcases fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. Topics covered in 100 Facts Ancient Greece: Beliefs about the power of the Gods to punish and reward humans. The Battle of Troy and the famous wooden horse. Athens' rivalry with Sparta and the great battles between the armies. 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: When their sons were marching off to war, Spartan women said 'Come back carrying your shield (victorious) or be carried on it (dead!)'. Pythagoras' followers believed in reincarnation. They were vegetarians but they would not eat beans because they might contain reborn human souls! Once a year, Athenian citizens voted to ban unpopular people from their city for ten years. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: Make Helen of Troy's crown using gold-colored card, sequins and a string of beads. Quiz question: When was the first Olympic Games held? Make a Greek chiton using cloth, safety pins and a belt.

This Classic Deluxe Edition Box Set is a wonderful set of four best-loved stories in childrens literature. Titles include - Alice's Adventure in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, The Wind in the Willows, The Jungle Book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - for children aged 9+. Favourite characters and scenes have been reimagined in more than 20 beautiful full-colour plate illustrations by a dedicated artist per book, and charming illustrated details make every page a delight. A section of useful notes at the back of each classic takes readers beyond the book, from tips on how to write your own nonsense verse in Alices Adventures in Wonderland to fascinating facts about the wild animals of India in The Jungle Book. Presented in a beautiful card slipcase, these books will be treasured by avid readers forever.

100 Facts - CATS & KITTENS is a fun cat book for kids aged 7+ years, bursting with exactly 100 awesome facts, mind-blowing images and fun activities to help children learn everything they need to know about our feline friends. Looks at different breeds and how to care for your pet. Fun facts throughout to help your child's recall skills. Numbered facts give your child a way to track their learning, creating a sense of achievement. 100 Facts Cats and Kittens covers key topics about cats for kids in interesting numbered facts. Information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for young learners. Topics covered in 100 Facts Cats and Kittens: The typical traits of wild and domesticated species of cat Stages of growing up from a kitten to a cat What is the best way to care for a cat and why 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Most mother cats have 4 6 kittens in a litter, but sometimes there can be as many as 12! On its first birthday a cat is about 16 years old in human years and on its third birthday, its 28 years old in human years! A tortoiseshell cat (with ginger, black and cream fur) is almost certain to be female. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: Quiz question: When is it thought that people first kept cats as pets? Make a saber-toothed cat mask using cardboard, paints, elastic and scissors Design a new breed of cat. Think about what colors and markings it will have on its fur.

100 FACTS - BEARS is bursting with exactly 100 fascinating facts, unbelievable images and fun activities to help children aged 7+ years learn everything they need to know about these grizzly mammals. Covers bear species, homes, feeding and behaviour. Close-up photos of bears in their natural habitats. Illustrations and diagrams of bear anatomy to help kids to understand key concepts. 100 Facts Bears contains key bear facts for kids in simple numbered facts. Every page features fantastic illustrations and photographs that support a child's understanding of the text. This is a great bear book for kids aged 6 10 years. Topics covered in 100 Facts Bears: The definition of a bear and a close look at the bear family. Bears from different climates such as brown bears and polar bears. Bears that are most under threat in the their natural habitats and what is being done to help them. 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Pandas use all four limbs to grip onto tree trunks as they climb up or down. The word 'Arctic' comes from the Greek word 'Arkitos', which means 'country of the Great Bear'. While female polar bears are in their den looking after their cubs, they don't eat or drink at all. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive: Make a panda face mask using a paper plate, black paper and string. Quiz question: Black bears live in Europe. True or false? Measure your height every month for a year to see how fast you grow compared to a bear.