Books in The Wonderful World of Simon Abbott series

Rediscover the incredible world of Ancient Rome and learn what really went on behind those helmets. Find out why it was good manners to belch at the table, why soap was a no-go and much more in Simon Abbott's latest fresh and funny book. Filled with fascinating facts and engaging illustrations, Meet the Incredible Romans explores the everyday from the baths to the delicacies of doormice, to the lives of Emperors, soldiers and gladiators!

Which fearsome pharaoh had more than 100 children? How long did it take to bandage up a mummy? Peer inside the pyramids and have a nosy at the Nile with this latest offering from popular children's illustrator Simon Abbott. Packed with unbelievable facts and laugh-out-loud scenes, this is a must-read for every young reader wanting to know more about one of the most exciting times in history.

A vibrant and fact-packed range illustrated by the popular children's artist Simon Abbott. In this, fun bright, easy-to-follow full-color book, young readers are introduced to the amazing world of transport, the many different types and the basics on how they work. Filled with masses of hilarious detail, the bold illustrations are accompanied by fascinating and memorable facts - a great way to make learning fun.

Blast off into outer space with Simon Abbott and have fun amongst the stars and planets! Young readers have already fallen in love with Simon's fabulous world, now they can explore it further with this new book, packed with 64 pages of activities plus 500 fantastic stickers. Explore the world of the solar system with starry stickers, puzzling planets and dozens of space-based activities.

Why does sherbet fizz? Who discovered fire? And could you really turn an omelet back into an egg? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Simon Abbott's latest funny, sharp and beautifully illustrated book that explores the ins and outs of everyday science. From hair-raising experiments to crazy contraptions, Super Science is the perfect introduction into the wacky world of exciting electricity, marvelous medicine, fascinating forces and much, much more.

A vibrant and fact-packed series illustrated by popular children's artist Simon Abbott.Find out all about life on the farm with this funny, fresh take on country life! Jam-packed with exciting, digestible information and witty colorful pictures, this latest offering by Simon Abbott brings an evergreen subject to life. Discover what really goes on behind the scenes beneath the muck and the straw, see your favorite animals in action and laugh out loud while you're at it.British-born artist and designer Simon Abbott has been illustrating children's books for 15 years. He specializes in bold colors and delightful characters of all kinds and describes his work as fun, fresh and happy.His easy style has instant appeal and helps to communicate complex ideas and concepts in an instant. Whether he is drawing playground fun, astronauts, dinosaurs or monkeys swinging through trees, his art is always engaging and is guaranteed to make children smile.

Take a look inside a captain's quarters, meet the dastardly crew and find out why they all loved to eat turtles in this warts-and-all version of pirate life according to Simon Abbott.Packed with fun facts and real-life historical figures, this lively book comes with its own list of pirate words and detailed spreads showing the ins and outs of life on the high seas.