Clive Gifford

Uncover the mysteries of transport in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up Why do your ears pop when you're flying? Are…

Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up What's the difference between a bug and a virus?…

Have a laugh with this fantastically hilarious collection of football jokes! With puns, one liners, visual gags and plays on words, this book will have…

Service robots are put to work helping people in all sorts of locations, from hospitals and care homes to factories and restaurants. Among other amazing…

An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics that have an environmental impact, discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in…

Build your netball skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and…

Build your rugby skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and…

Fearsome robots are sometimes shown in sci-fi movies attacking Earth, but in real life, robots are actually helping to save the planet. Among other amazing…

Exploration is a risky business. Advances in technology now mean that in many situations we can send machines to explore, rather than risk human lives.…

Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and…

Build your sports skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and…

Computing and Coding in the Real World looks at applied coding and the computation hidden in the world that surrounds us. Readers will learn how…

If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for…

If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for…

Aimed at readers aged 9 and up, this book takes a look at the pollution and damage caused to our planet and the solar system…

Packed with stunning photographs, this book celebrates the incredible ingenuity of spacecraft designers and the courage of intrepid astronauts. It offers a chronological sweep of…

In this exciting, photo-packed book, discover the world's most amazing computers, from the first mechanical calculators to the latest groundbreaking designs. Step back in time…

The World Wide Web has changed the way we communicate and socialise with our friends. Super Social Media and Awesome Online Safety investigates how social…

In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, computer games - maybe even walking among us. Aimed at readers aged 7 to…

Just what is it like living on board the International Space Station? Well, now you can find out in this fascinating book ... illustrations have…

Know any good jokes? Here are 1001 (yes, one thousand and one!) awesome ones for the whole family to enjoy! Why did the empty sandwich…

The perfect kids' guide to being a vegetarian. Are you thinking about giving up meat, but don't know how to go about it? With both…

Cricket is a game steeped in history and tradition. But it is also one of the most exciting, and rapidly changing, sports in the world.…

Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore Germany: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about German fashion, music,…

The World Wide Web is the world's biggest source of knowledge and entertainment, but how does all that information get there? Webpage Design looks at…

What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Rome expect to find? They might become a soldier in the most disciplined army in the known…

If you enjoy reading about the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, especially about the grim and gory aspects of each era, this is the book for you!…

Cricket is a game steeped in history and tradition. But it is also one of the most exciting, and rapidly changing, sports in the world.…

Awesome facts and stats about the greatest football managers in the world. From the Premier League to the Bundesliga, Champions League winners to World Cup…

Whether you are taking part or just watching, rugby is an exciting and dramatic sport. Discover everything you need to know about it from training…

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all…

Great Games and Amazing Animation encourages readers to imagine and design their own computer games, including mazes, Pong and Space Invaders! It will take them…

Awesome stats and facts about the greatest football stadiums in the world! From the Nou Camp and the Bernabeu in Spain, to Anfield, Old Trafford,…

Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore Denmark: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about Danish fashion, music,…

Whether you are taking part or just watching, football is an exciting and dramatic sport. Discover everything you need to know about it from training…

Aimed at children inspired by Major Tim Peake's adventures in space, this 32-page book looks at the history-making career of the man who, in 2016,…

Amir Khan is a world champion boxer, who, in 2004 at the age of just 17, won a silver medal at the Athens Olympics. He…

Incredible stats and facts tell you all about the greatest footballer players in the world. From the Premier League to the Bundesliga, Champions League winners…

What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Egypt expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? Ancient Egyptians might become law officers, using…

What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Greece expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? The Ancient Greeks could become priests, although…

Did you know that froghoppers can jump four metres in a single second? Or that the Hercules beetle can lift up to 800 times its…

Explore the people, music, art, sport, food, landscapes and wildlife using this awesome children's travel guide to one of the world's most exciting countries. Discover:…

Explore our stunning solar system and learn about its eight planets, from mini Mercury to giant Jupiter. Find out about marvellous moons and mighty meteorites,…

Travel back in time to the Big Bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find…

A must-read for all football fans, Great Sporting Events: Football looks at the top football competitions in the world and describes the history behind them,…

A must-read for all football fans, Great Sporting Events: Rugby looks at the top rugby competitions in the world and describes the history behind them,…

Discover the greatest wonders of nature the world has to offer, from the Grand Canyon to Uluru and from the Serengeti Migration to the Aurora…

Discover the greatest wonders the ancient world has to offer, from Stonehenge to Angkor Wat and from Machu Picchu to the Great Wall of China.…

Discover the sparkling world of stars, from their beautiful births to their dramatic deaths. Learn about our very own star, the Sun, as well as…

Uncover the amazing story of astronomy, from terrific telescopes to outstanding observatories. Find out about the latest space probes, and learn how rockets lift off.…

Have you ever ... Eaten with chopsticks for a week? Had a shopping trolley race? Helped out for a night at a homeless centre? This…

Each title in the Great Sporting Events series gives a fascinating insight into the great sporting events that thrill sports stars and fans alike. A…

Each title in the Great Sporting Events series gives a fascinating insight into the great sporting events that thrill sports stars and fans alike. A…

A must-read for all tennis fans, Great Sporting Events: Tennis looks at the top tennis competitions in the world and describes the history behind them,…

Awesome facts and stats about the greatest football fans in the world. Find out the lengths some fans will go to to support their team,…

Discover how computers work and learn about computer coding languages. The bright and engaging book guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms…

Packed with information for children aged 9-11 on different ski disciplines, indoor and outdoor ski resorts, plus the equipment they will need to stay safe…

Amazing Applications and Perfect Programs explores operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, databases, and the programs that allow users to have fun with…

The series focuses on the people who inspire children today. This title looks at the life of Ellie Simmonds, the troubles she has overcome and…

This beautifully designed title offers kids an engaging insight into a fascinating country that is France: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language,…

Unpack the history and culture of Italy - one of the world's most beautiful and interesting countries - with Unpacked: Italy. The book takes you…

This book contains recipes from the Viking period using ingredients that children can replicate today. The recipes are complimented by information on farming, mealtimes, cooking…

What is the name of the first book in the Famous Five series? Who is NOT a member of the Five: Julian, Nora or Anne?…

The series focuses on the people who inspire children today. Each book looks at the background, life and achievements of a personality and their impact…

In which play would you find the characters, Bottom, Quince, Puck and Titania? How many of Shakespeare's history plays featured a King called Henry in…

The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War I. World War I includes the stories of flying aces…

The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War II. Included is the remarkable survival story of future US…

Did you know that the world's tallest rollercoaster has a vertical drop that's the height of a 45-floor building? Or that the world's biggest helicopter…

Covering major periods in world history, The Who's Who of... introduces key players who significantly influenced the outcome of global conflicts and crucial economic developments.…

Netball is played in many schools, but it is a far bigger sport than that. Boys and girls, men and women in over 70 countries…

Covering this major period in world history, The Who's Who of World War II introduces key players who significantly influenced the outcome of this global…

Have you been inspired by the 2012 Olympics? Sporting Skills: Athletics is a step by step guide to your favourite athletic disciplines, from sprinting, running…

So you think you all about the Olympics? Have a go at these: Which country's population was granted a day's holiday when its men's football…