Books in Young Reed series

Ships have been sailing the oceans of the world for thousands of years, and for just as long, they have been sinking to the bottom and turning into shipwrecks.This fabulous book submerges the reader into the world of shipwrecks – exploring everything from how ships sink, how shipwrecks are salvaged, different types of shipwrecks and how shipwrecks are transformed into incredible artificial reefs.Full of fascinating facts and figures, the reader can explore a range of shipwrecks underwater to discover their history and see what they look like today.Illustrated with wonderful pictures, Exploring Shipwrecks is an entertaining and educational book that explorers of all ages will enjoy.

With over 1,000 species so far discovered, sharks and rays are a very diverse and fascinating bunch of creatures. Often thought of as mindless killing machines, sharks are feared by most people. Unfortunately, they are greatly misunderstood creatures, as the vast majority of shark species are completely harmless. This book is beautifully illustrated with wonderful pictures and journeys through the alphabet to look at popular shark and ray species, their biology and habits. So prepare to submerge yourself into the fascinating world of sharks and rays. (Nigel Marsh)

This book is all about money. Money is such an important part of our world, so it’s hard to believe there was a time when there was no such thing and the first paper money only appeared in China about 1,000 years ago.Currencies of the World takes you from the earliest times, when people traded food and tools with each other, through the advent of coins, the development of international trade, the world financial system and how it works to the modern day world. It explains the role of banks, including the World Bank , the stock market, all the way to credit cards and internet banking―it even has tips to help kids manage their own money.Currencies of the World includes a Glossary and Exercises.

Discover everything you need to know about space travel. Out of this World is rocket science made easy. Find out what astronauts wear and how they live in space. Did you hear about the first animal that went into space? Learn about planet exploration, moon landings, space stations and future missions including holidays in space. Explore the rings of Saturn, examine asteroids and look for life on Mars! Out of this World is an informative and challenging guide to our solar system and beyond. Morris Jones introduces the notion of tourism into space and considers the future of space. Activities at the rear of the book ensure that whatever has been read has also been retained and additional information gives budding space-goers a guide as to where they might access more information. Fullcolour and hardcover, Out of this World is a fun, informative and durable must-have for budding space enthusiasts.

Antarctica is a special place full of unique wildlife-from penguins and gulls to larger animals like seals and whales.It is also an important and delicate ecology that needs to be looked after. This book explores all of these aspects and includes.colourful photographs and illustrations.text full of interesting and fun information.activities to test your knowledge.a glossary to explain new words.an index that includes both common andscientific names.a list of websites where you can find out more.Young Reed is a full-colour large-format series of Natural History books for children.

Some creatures are easy to see because they are either very good at escaping from danger, or their bright colours warn that they are poisonous. Harmless tasty creatures need to look as invisible as possible. These are camouflaged. Then there are those that fool their hunters by looking like something else. These are mimics. From the deserts of Australia to the cloud forests of Central America, Paul Zborowski brings you on a world tour of habitats and the creatures that hide in them. Test your skill at spotting the fakers?and where they are hidden! This is a large format picture book aimed at children in the 8?12 years age group. The focus is on educating children. It is the latest book in a series on the environment and the world we live in.

The Young Reed Encyclopedia of World Animals is an A to Z of fun and informative facts about the worldÆs wildlife. Designed especially for young readers, it combines up-close images with informative, easy-to-read text and facts about our planetÆs wildlife.Kids will love the gorgeous photographs of the worldÆs lovable and not-so cuddly animals and delight in finding out about where animals live, what they eat and how they behave.With a list of engaging activities to help young readers expand and consolidate their knowledge, this comprehensive collection will provide hours of educational and entertaining reading.

Antarctica is a special place full of unique wildlife-from penguins and gulls to larger animals like seals and whales.It is also an important and delicate ecology that needs to be looked after. This book explores all of these aspects and includes.colourful photographs and illustrations.text full of interesting and fun information.activities to test your knowledge.a glossary to explain new words.an index that includes both common andscientific names.a list of websites where you can find out more.Young Reed is a full-colour large-format series of Natural History books for children.