More delightful fun with the Brainwaves. This time they take you back in time as you discover the world and its many explorers! From Christopher Columbus to Magellan, the Age of Exploration is discussed in clear text, meant to engage and entertain readers of all ages.

A brand new version of the best-selling enquiry desk reference text, Know it All, Find it Fast, specifically designed for those working with children and young people in schools, public libraries and at home. Including an invaluable overview of the education system and the school curriculum as well as a comprehensive listing of useful resources by topic, this A-Z covers school subjects from science and maths to reading and literacy, and more general themes such as children's health, wellbeing and hobbies. Each topic is broken down into useful sections that will help to guide your response; Typical questions outline common queries such as 'Have you got any information about volcanoes?' Considerations provides useful hints and tips i.e. 'Geography now encompasses not only physical and human geography but also environmental geography, social geography, geology and geopolitics.' Where to look lists relevant printed, digital and online resources with useful annotations explaining their scope and strengths Readership: This is the must-have quick reference tool arming librarians and teachers with the knowledge to deal with any queries thrown at them from children and young people as well as their parents and caregivers. It will also be a handy reference for parents and anyone working with children and young people in other organizations such as homework clubs and youth workers.

Pack up your rucksack and go on some of history's most exciting journeys of discovery Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who are about to take your child on an incredible journey to meet a host of famous explorers and share their incredible discoveries! They'll find out why the Ancient Phoenicians were bewildered by Britain, laugh at the great big fibs told by 'explorer' Sir John Mandeville, and travel along the River of Disappointment! Packed with amazing explorer facts to learn about - timelines, and things to find - your child will take a journey just about everywhere, and discover everything they ever wanted to know about the whole world and beyond!