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A Ladybird Book: Electricity

Almost everything we do each day relies on electricity, but what is it and where does it come from? 
 
Electricity explores how electric currents appear in nature, from static to lightning bolts, and how these natural marvels inspired scientists to conduct experiments and find ways to harness power. It looks at how we create electricity and the many ways it is used every day. 
 
You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. 
Other titles available in the series: 
Animal Habitats 
Insects and Minibeasts 
Baby Animals 
Trees 
Sea Creatures 
The Human Body 
Weather 
Trains 
The Solar System

Brave The Woods (Illustrator) 
 Brad and Krystal met in college and knew that someday they would start a creative studio together, creating the kind of work for clients and causes they were passionate about. Someday came, and Brave the Woods was born. 
 
Brave the Woods is not simply a name, it's a call to action to be adventurous and curious. Brad has a passion for creating - he grew up doing things like drawing along with art shows on PBS, illustrating books, designing CB radio outposts in his backyard, painting portraits and more. When he "grew up" he earned a BFA in graphic design, but his love of painting and illustration never left him. Krystal has always loved all things creative. Though admittedly not artistically inclined, she channels her creativity in strategic and written outlets. And together, they make a great creative team!

Explore how electric currents appear in nature, from static to lightning bolts, and how these natural marvels inspired scientists to conduct experiments. In this book, you can see how we create electricity and the many ways it is used every day.

A Ladybird Book: The Human Body

Every human being is different and yet we are made from the same building blocks. Beneath the skin's surface are bones, tissues, muscles and cells that work together to help us live, breathe, move and feel. 
 
The Human Body is an accessible introduction to the human body, from the tiny cells to the intricate organ systems. It looks at how everything works together to help us live, breathe, move and feel. 
 
You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. 
Other titles available in the series: 
Animal Habitats 
Insects and Minibeasts 
Baby Animals 
Trees 
Sea Creatures 
Electricity 
Weather 
Trains 
The Solar System

Elizabeth Jenner (Author) Elizabeth Jenner grew up on the Wirral, and studied for a BA in English and Creative Writing at the University of Warwick. She now lives in London, where she teaches yoga and both writes and commissions fiction and non-fiction titles. Pawel Mildner (Illustrator) Pawel Mildner is a graphic designer and illustrator, picture book author and a painter. Living and working in Wroclaw, Poland, Pawel splits his time between commissioned and personal projects. Clients include The New York Times, Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin, Bloomberg Businessweek, Sapporo International Art Festival and WWF.

Every human being is different and yet we are made from the same building blocks. In this book you can explore the human body - from the tiny cells to the intricate organ systems - and learn how it all works together to help us live, breathe, move and feel.

A Ladybird Book: Trains

Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers. They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel between countries and can be powered by coal, diesel or electricity. 
 
Trains takes readers on a journey through history and across the world as they discover the wonder of the railway. You can see how train travel has developed through history - from simple mining wagons to high-speed machines and beyond. 
 
You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. 
Other titles available in the series: 
Animal Habitats 
Insects and Minibeasts 
Baby Animals 
Trees 
Sea Creatures 
Electricity 
Weather 
The Solar System 
The Human Body

Elizabeth Jenner (Author) 
 Elizabeth Jenner grew up on the Wirral, and studied for a BA in English and Creative Writing at the University of Warwick. She now lives in London, where she teaches yoga and both writes and commissions fiction and non-fiction titles. 
 
Jamey Christoph (Illustrator) 
 Jamey Christoph's illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and in several award winning children's books. An old soul at heart, his work draws inspiration from vintage advertising and travel posters and a lifelong curiosity of the past. He has received multiple recognitions from the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and 3×3 Magazine. He works out of his 1920's home in Cleveland Heights, OH with his crazy dogs, Owen and Jack.

Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers. They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel between countries. In this book, you will discover the wonder of the railway and see how train travel has developed through history - from simple mining wagons to high-speed machines and beyond.

What to Look For in Autumn

Explore the beauty of autumn in this new edition of What to Look For in Autumn. 
 
In the UK, autumn is a season of change and preparation. The air temperature starts to drop, trees change colour and the days get shorter. This book takes a closer look at hedgerow picnics, unexpected houseguests and hibernating hedgehogs as the secrets of autumn begin to appear in the world around us. 
 
Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series: 
 What to Look For in Winter 
What to Look For in Spring 
What to Look For in Summer

In the UK, autumn is a season of change and preparation. The air temperature starts to drop, trees change colour and the days get shorter. This book takes a closer look at hedgerow picnics, unexpected houseguests and hibernating hedgehogs as the secrets of autumn begin to appear in the world around us.

What to Look For in Spring

Explore the beauty of spring in this new edition of What to Look For in Spring. 
 
The natural world wakes from the long winter's sleep. Buds, blossoms and butterflies appear, marking the arrival of the season of rebirth. This book takes a closer look at bleating lambs, boxing hares, meteor showers and May Day celebrations as the secrets of the spring begin to appear in the world around us. 
 
Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series: 
What to Look For in Summer 
What to Look For in Autumn 
What to Look For in Winter

The natural world wakes from the long winter's sleep. Buds, blossoms and butterflies appear, marking the arrival of the season of rebirth. This book takes a closer look at bleating lambs, boxing hares, meteor showers and May Day celebrations as the secrets of the spring begin to appear in the world around us.

What to Look For in Summer

Explore the beauty of summer in this new edition of What to Look For in Summer. 
 
The increased warmth and long sunny days of summertime in the UK helps crops to grow, insects to thrive and animals to hunt. This book takes a closer look at ripening fruits, buzzing bees, summer storms and the solstice as the secrets of summer begin to appear in the world around us. 
 
Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series: 
 What to Look For in Autumn 
What to Look For in Winter 
What to Look For in Spring

The increased warmth and long sunny days of summertime in the UK helps crops to grow, insects to thrive and animals to hunt. This book takes a closer look at ripening fruits, buzzing bees, summer storms and the solstice as the secrets of summer begin to appear in the world around us.

What to Look For in Winter

Explore the beauty of winter in this new edition of What to Look For in Winter. 
 
Despite the bare branches and long, dark nights, winter in the UK is a season full of life. The clear winter skies are filled with birds and the early morning frost reveals the tracks of nocturnal creatures. T his book takes a closer look at hoar frost, woodland fungi, clear starry skies and morning mists as the secrets of winter begin to appear in the world around us. 
 
Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series: 
 What to Look For in Spring 
What to Look For in Summer 
What to Look For in Autumn

Despite the bare branches and long, dark nights, winter in the UK is a season full of life. The clear winter skies are filled with birds and the early morning frost reveals the tracks of nocturnal creatures.  This book takes a closer look at hoar frost, woodland fungi, clear starry skies and morning mists as the secrets of winter begin to appear in the world around us.

Elizabeth Jenner

Natasha Durley

A Ladybird Book Boxset

Uncover the secrets of the seasons in this complete collection of What to Look For titles. These wonderful non-fiction books will help children to engage with the changing seasons and allow them to explore the beauty of the natural world, one season at a time.

Elizabeth Jenner

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