Want to know more about how the Normans changed Britain? Keen to find out more about the Black Death? Curious as to how the Native Americans lost their land? The answers to all these and more can be found in this encyclopedic volume, updated and revised with a brand new design following the success of the bestselling Tell Me series. Perfect for settling arguments and helping with school projects, Tell Me About History will satisfy even the most curious minds and provide in-depth, up-to-date information on our everchanging world.

Science is a wide-ranging and fascinating subject and a key part of the school curriculum. This handy reference guide uses a question and answer format to explore a variety of topics - from what happens when lightning strikes to who named the planet Pluto, Tell Me About Science explores the all-important workings of the world around us and how it came to be. Children can indulge their curious sides with this easy to use book that covers biology, chemistry and physics as well as the environment, technology and space. Find out when the first telescope was built, why the Wright brothers are remembered and how nuclear weapons work; with a different question on each page, this book will keep children satisfied for hours at a time and help them stay ahead of the game at school.

Why are coral reefs protected? Who was Charles Darwin? When did weather forecasting begin? This book provides the answers to these questions and hundreds more, telling you all about the who, what, when, where and why of our planet. Find out when the oceans freeze, why volcanoes erupt and how far birds migrate. Explore the geography of the natural world from rivers to rainforests, with a fun and fresh design perfect for families. Use it to settle debates, help with school projects and prepare quizzes; with fact file boxes, full colour photos and helpful sections, this easy-to-use reference guide will provide hours of entertainment for inquisitive minds.