For millions of fans, cricket is the world. But how did this game with matches that take days, too many rules, grounds with no shade, players with names like ‘Pup’…

The world’s myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that…

Half the worlds wetlands have been destroyed over the last one hundred years, mostly through human activity and climate change. This fascinating book uses real-life examples to explore the destruction…

Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt, the land of the pharaohs. Find out what’s inside a mummy, how fast a chariot could race, and what weapons the Egyptian soldiers carried.

Illustrated with 180 artworks and photographs, Ancient Egyptian Myths is an engaging and highly informative exploration of a rich mythology that still fascinates today.

Car, train, ship or aeroplane - which form of transport is most harmful to the atmosphere? This book takes a look at the impact that our modern world is having…

Accompanies the major retrospective of Everlyn Nicodemus's work at National Galleries Scotland: Modern One, Edinburgh, 19 October 2024 to 25 May 2025. Her extraordinary life and art is explored in…

This title presents stealthy soldiers, from Japanese ninjas to Apache warriors. Find out how they used their wits and their secrecy to conquer their enemies.