Claire Throp

From the athletic moves to the costumes and music, ice dancing is a beautiful sport. Learn everything from the basics and the rules to the history of this breathtaking sport. It will have you wanting to lace up your skates!

This series will tell the amazing story of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. The books will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today. This book tells the story of Malala Yousafzai, who has campaigned for education for all children across the world...

Books in the Fantasy Field Trips series take the reader on field trips to the most unlikely of destinations! In this book, strap yourself in as we prepare to blast off to explore a space station far above the Earth's surface. Our 'tour' includes a look at daily life on board, how astronauts exercise, work and even go to the toilet, and how astronauts and their supplies are transported between Earth and the space station.

From pasta to paper, the inventions of the Ancient Chinese remain part of everyday life in our modern world. Learn how items like wheelbarrows, the first toothbrushes, and early earthquake detectors have evolved into devices we know today and discover just how big of an impact the Ancient Chinese have had on your life.

Israel offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag.

Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Leaves, children learn about leaves, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.

This book tells the story of Marie Curie, who discovered radium and realized its potential for treating cancer. She succeeded in her work in a time when science and research were not seen as suitable occupations for women.

Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on seals! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about seals, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these fascinating creatures.

"Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on lions! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about lions, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these clever creatures."--Provided by publisher.