Izzi Howell

Discover the biomes of our planet, from lush rainforests and sweltering deserts to deep oceans and fast-flowing rivers. See how seasons and climates vary across the globe, and find out about amazing animal and plant adaptations. Learn about people who live in different places around the world and the dangers that threaten our natural environment.

Jane Goodall tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering her childhood during which she discovered her love of wildlife and observing it through to her ground-breaking observations and discoveries about chimpanzee behaviour. She revolutionised our understanding of our closest relative in the animal kingdom.

"Rosalind Franklin was a chemist who helped us understand the human body and the structure of DNA-- a substance that controls how our bodies look and grow. Masterminds readers will learn how influential figures in S.T.E.A.M., like Rosalind Franklin, made massive contributions to their fields and how their stories and discoveries remain relevant today"--

Meet the pioneers of S.T.E.A.M. and discover their fascinating life stories and inspirations with the Masterminds series. George Washington Carver was born a slave, but became one of the most prominent scientists and inventors in U.S. history. As an agricultural scientist, Carver promoted the idea of growing peanuts and sweet potatoes to be used in over a hundred different ways. He also spent his time championing various efforts in agricultural education...

Find out about Katherine Johnson and how her calculations helped with some of the first flights into space. Discover why Katherine Johnson was a role model for black women working in science and which missions she worked on.

Explore mountains around the world, and find out how they are created. Discover what happens when mountains experience erosion and how climate and biomes change with elevation. Find out about the people, plants, and animals that live at high altitudes and the risk of deadly avalanches.

Learn about rivers and coasts and how water shapes the landscapes in different ways. Follow rivers from their source to the sea, and explore coasts around the world. Find out how erosion creates stunning waterfalls, and see how water affects our lives, from tourism and industry to the risks of flooding.

What makes a bird, a bird? They're beaks look different because different kinds of birds eat different things. They have wings, but some kinds don't fly. In this book, readers learn both by reading information about birds, but also by observing birds they see in their community! Five activities show readers ways they can be citizen scientists by tracking bird species as well as their adaptations and habitats. Additionally, readers can find suggestions...

An introduction to what children play with around the world.