QED Solar Systems
Rocket into space and discover the secrets of the Solar System with this fun, informative series. Each book is full of fascinating facts, high-quality pictures and practical projects to help children get to grips with space. Relative-size diagrams of the planets and information on space technology will engage every young astronaut in the making.
•Up-to-date information on space exploration
•Close-up satellite images of space objects
•Complex scientific principles explained through fun activities
Asteroids, Comets and Meteors
by Rosalind Mist
Look at the comets and their tails, learn about meteor showers around the world and locate the asteroid belt between mars and Jupiter.
Mercury and Venus
by Rosalind Mist
Look at the craters covering the surface of mercury, learn about the cloudy atmosphere of Venus and locate the volcanoes on Venus.
Sun and Moon
by Rosalind Mist
Look at the different shapes of the moon, learn about the sun’s energy and locate the spots on the sun’s surface.
Earth and Mars
by Rosalind Mist
Look inside the Earth at the super-hot metal, learn about missions to mars and amazing discoveries, and locate the largest volcano in the solar system.
Jupiter and Saturn
by Rosalind Mist
Look at the moons of both Saturn and Jupiter, learn about the rocky rings around Saturn and locate Jupiter’s enormous storm, the Red Spot.
Uranus and Neptune and the Dwarf Planets
by Rosalind Mist
Look at the dwarf planets, Pluto, Ceres and Eris, learn why Uranus spins on its side and locate Neptune’s moon and its icy volcanoes.
Starting Drawing
by Anna Claybourne
Starting Drawing is a fun, practical guide for young artists. It covers everything a beginner wants to know, such as what the numbers on pencil mean, how to draw a 3-D cube, a portrait or a glowing light, and how to give cartoon faces different expressions.
Clear, simple instructions help with new skills and reveal clever tricks of the trade and eye catching photographs of the finished results encourage beginners to give the projects a try.
Starting Chest
by Harriet Castor
Starting Chess is an inspiring introduction for complete beginners. It covers everything a young player needs to know, from how to set out the pieces to special moves and tactics. Lively illustrations of snooty queens, cheeky pawns and wise old kings bring the game to life, while simple diagrams make examples and puzzles clear and easy to follow.
Starting Computers
by Susan Meredith
Starting Computers is the ideal guide for any young beginner with Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 95 on their computer. Have fun learning how to draw impressive pictures, how to produce text and how to put words and pictures together. Absolutely no guesswork is needed – each skill is explained step by step, in jargon-free language and clear illustrations.
Starting Gardening
by Sue Johnson and Cheryl Evans
Starting Gardening is an inspiring and practical introduction to growing and caring for plants and flowers. It covers everything from the tools you’ll need to taking cuttings and planting bulbs. There are lots of projects to try both outdoors and in, including flower pressing and making bottle and herb knot gardens.
Starting Face Painting
by Fiona Watt and Caro Childs
Starting face painting is a lively, practical introduction for young beginners. It covers everything you need to know to be able to create amazing faces, such as a shark that bites when you open your mouth, a sinister ice king or a jolly pirate, simple steps show you exactly what you have to do and the delightful photographs will encourage you to start face painting.
Starting Soccer
by Helen Edom and Mike Osborne
Starting Soccer is a lively, practical guide for young soccer players. It kicks off with elementary ball control, then passes, tackles and heads its way on to match-playing, goalkeeping and scoring. There are lots of tips and activities to help improve skills. In this new edition, stunning photographs join the bright illustrations to show you clearly what to do.
Starting Fishing
by Fiona Patchett
Starting Fishing is a practical guide for young anglers. Packed with simple steps, helpful advice and clear illustrations and photographs, it covers everything a beginner needs to know. Find out about when and where to go fishing, what equipment and bait you need, how to put a rod and reel together, different methods of casting and hot to land the fish you catch.
Starting Cooking
by Gill Harvey
This inspiring practical guide covers everything a beginner cook needs to know, from how to chop an onion to folding in egg whites and kneading dough. Packed with delicious recipes, it has mouth-watering photographs on every page. Alongside appealing illustrations that show clearly what to do.
Starting Riding
by Helen Edom and Lesley Sims
Starting Riding is a practical guide for young riders. It covers everything a beginners needs to know, from getting on and off a pony, to walking, trotting, cantering and jumping.
Starting Needlecraft
by Ray Gibosn
Starting Needlecraft is an inspiring practical guide for young sewing enthusiasts. It covers everything a beginner needs to know, from threading a needle to a variety of different stitches and simple techniques. Packed with ideas for things to make, it has stunning photographs on every page, plus appealing illustrations that show clearly what to do.
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