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15 Mary Berry Dishes to Warm You Up This Winter
As the days get shorter and the temperature falls, we’re looking for some winter recipe inspiration. Mary Berry’s Complete Cookbook is full of winter recipes for every occasion, whether you’re after comfort food or a family dish. Here are some of our favourite Mary Berry dishes, from roast chicken to sticky toffee pudding, guaranteed to keep you cosy all winter. Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook View Book Butternut Squash SoupOnce you’ve roasted butternut squash, puree it to make this winter soup. Serve it piping hot with a bread roll for the... Read more...
15 of the prettiest places in France
The most enchanting sights across the country. Read more...
2-Step Science Project for Kids: Grass Haircuts
Add some sun to your lesson plans with this easy science experiment for kids! A playful eco craft from our book Let's Make Great Projects, the Grass Haircuts science project is perfect for teaching young scientists about what plants needs to grow. Download your free project sheet below. Download the project: Let's Make Great Projects View Book Read more...
3 ideas for a two-week trip to Japan
A curious mixture of fast-paced modernity and timeless traditions, Japan is overflowing with incredible sights. From neon-lit Tokyo and leafy, temple-filled Kyoto to the country's mountainous interior – home to tea plantations, castles and hot springs – there's an almost bewildering array of things to do. Whether you're after a shot of culture, fancy sampling the best cuisine or just want to see as many highlights as possible, Cory Varga suggests three different itineraries to help you plan a two-week trip to Japan. Best for highlights seekers Route: Tokyo–Hakone–Nikko–Nagano–Yudanaka–Narita Begin... Read more...
3 Knitting Projects for the New Year
Start the New Year with a warm, homemade knit, with one of these fun knitting project ideas from Big Needles Chunky Knits. Download the knitting patterns below to make a fashionable casual wrap, a long striped cardigan and a poncho. This year’s resolution: looking fabulous! Big Needles Chunky Knits View Book All wrapped up | Casual wrapStreetwise cool | Long block-stripe cardiganCity slicker | Poncho with wristwarmers Big Needles Chunky Knits View Book Read more...
3-Step Science Magic Trick for Kids
Looking for fun and simple science experiments for kids? Try this astonishing optics activity at home or in the classroom! Download the project sheet below and wow your children or students with the power of light. For more science experiments and simple magic tricks, discover Science is Magic by Steve Mould. Science is Magic View Book Read more...
4 Tropical Margarita Recipes | Cocktail Recipes for Summer
Add a splash of summer sun to your cocktail recipes, and discover a tropical oasis in your own back garden! These creative margarita recipes from Let's Get Tropical are designed to put a delicious twist on a refreshing classic. Discover your favourite below. Let's Get Tropical View Book Classic margarita recipeBefore you reinvent the wheel, you have to enjoy the original! For a freshing margarita the classic way, pour 60ml (2fl oz) white tequila, 20ml (⅔fl oz) Cointreau, and 20ml (⅔fl oz) lime juice into a shaker. Fill the shaker... Read more...
4 Tropical Margarita Recipes – Cocktail Recipes for Summer
Add a splash of summer sun to your cocktail recipes, and discover a tropical oasis in your own back garden! These creative margarita recipes from Let's Get Tropical are designed to put a delicious twist on a refreshing classic. Discover your favourite below. Let's Get Tropical View Book Classic margarita recipeBefore you reinvent the wheel, you have to enjoy the original! For a refreshing margarita the classic way, pour 60ml (2fl oz) white tequila, 20ml (⅔fl oz) Cointreau, and 20ml (⅔fl oz) lime juice into a shaker. Fill the shaker... Read more...
5 Awesome Animal Robots You Have to See to Believe
Ever dreamed of having a robot as a pet? Dream even further! These animal-inspired robots are being used to perform extraordinary tasks, as roboticists turn to the natural world for inspiration. From Octobots to RoboBees, these five extraordinary creations from our book Robot will change the way you think about technology. Get ready for a high-tech safari! Robot View Book Octobot | Biomimetic robot Manufacturer: Harvard University Origin: USA Developed: 2016 Size: 6.5cm (2.5in) longAn octopus has no skeleton, and, similarly, there is no tough technology in Octobot’s tiny tentacles.... Read more...
5 Fantastically Gross Bacteria Facts
We’ve rounded up our favourite icky-but-awesome human body facts from The Bacteria Book. Get ready for some gorgeously gross information! The Bacteria Book View Book Got a lot to carryA person carries about 2 kg (4.4lb) of bacteria in and on their body.Zombie ants!When the spores of certain fungus, called Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, land on an ant, they spread through the ant’s body. Before long the fungus will completely take over the ant’s mind and behaviour!Teeth and gums and what?!There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in... Read more...
5 Fantastically Unusual Foods to Grow and Eat This Year
Ready to adventure past carrots and tomatoes, but not sure what to grow next? Give your garden a weird and wonderful boost this year, and discover 5 new things to plant and enjoy from Incredible Edibles. Incredible Edibles View Book CucamelonsAttractive and easy to grow, cucamelons pack the refreshing taste of cucumber with the zing of a lime into one tiny, versatile fruit. They can be sliced and added to salads, pickled, cooked in stir-fries, dropped into cocktails or blended into a cooling sorbet.Strawberry popcornThis popping variety of maize bears... Read more...
5 Key Benefits of Non-Fiction in Education
Over recent years we have seen a noticeable rise in the inclusion of non-fiction in the curriculum as researchers globally recognise the increased value of these books as a gateway to learning. Non-fiction makes information accessible to children who perhaps don’t readily go to books as a leisure activity. Children who are simply curious about the world come to non-fiction to find answers, facts and knowledge about everything, and this, in turn, helps create new readers and new learners. Traditionally fiction tends to be a popular part of the education... Read more...