John Farndon

At the age of five, Takeshi enters a samurai's castle to train as a noble fighter. Join him in action by taking on the samurai's "way of the warrior" lifestyle-but remember that honor can be more important than life.

It's 1718 and Jamie Flynn has been snatched from the docks to join Blackbeard's crew of the fearsome pirates. Join him on board, but make sure you have strong sea legs and nerves to live like a Caribbean pirate!

How Does Your Heart Beat? Is one of four books in the Inquisitive kids guide to the human body series. How Does Your Heart Beat? Is a fantastic introduction to the incredible ways that our body keeps us alive. The respiratory, circulatory, and immune systems are explained through hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question and answer format, designed to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Packed with plenty of giggle-worthy...

How does a giant cruise ship stay upright? Just how big is an aircraft carrier? How are submarines powered? Join the Stickmen for a close look at how watercraft work. But be careful-you might find yourself in deep water!

Unlock the secrets and rituals of how to prepare for the afterlife in Ancient Egypt more than three thousand years ago. But make sure to keep safe by using spells from the Book of the Dead!

Join the Stickmen on a fascinating tour of monster vehicles, transporters, and construction tools. You'll discover some of the largest machines in existence and see the Stickmen (accidentally) test the limits of gravity!

Meet some of the most intriguing sea-dwelling animals on Earth and learn about their superstar abilities-from hunting and hiding to solving puzzles and playing.

What's in Your Guts? Is one of four books in the Inquisitive kids guide to the human body series. What's in Your Guts? is a fantastic introduction to the science behind the human digestive system for young kids. Hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question and answer format makes this key subject fun and accessible for even the most reluctant readers. It's also packed with plenty of giggle-worthy gross bits, that kids love to read...

How Does Your Brain Work? Is one of four books in the Inquisitive kids guide to the human body series. How Does Your Brain Work? is a fantastic introduction to the science behind what goes on in your head. The brain, nervous system and senses are explained through hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question and answer format, designed to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Packed with plenty of giggle-worthy gross bits,...