Books in Kingfisher Dippers series

This new series for young readers brings information to life through the use of simple text, illustrations and activities. Topics covered in this book include the history of submarines and how they work, what life is like on board, and how robot submersibles have overcome the dangers of deepwater research and exploration. The readers are also shown how to build a model diving sub, to experiment with water pressure, make and design a submarine of their own. Other titles in this series include "Jungle Animals", "Ballet", "Castles", "Dinosaurs", "Gymnastics", "Helicopters", "Horses and Ponies", "Jet Airliners" and "Out in Space".

When Elaine leaves her home in London to stay with the Owen family in Wales, she feels miserable and left out. Then, trying to find the end of the rainbow, she discovers a secret garden which makes her decide that life in the country isn't so bad. However, something happens to change all that. The stories of Patricia St. John have been entertaining and challenging children and young people for generations. This new edition of Rainbow Garden is as fresh as it was when it was first published in 1960.