Mike Goldsmith Libros

A curated collection of the best examples of space exploration and discoveries from history

Yes, even though he's dead, Al's still full of surprises. You can get the mind-blowing inside story with Albert's lost notebook, read the earth-shattering headlines in The News of the Universe, and find out about the theories that changed the entire cosmos - without making your brain hurt.

Follow a family as they travel through the airport and prepare for take off. A collectible board book series with a non-fiction twist: toddlers have mini adventures and explore key first experiences. Whizz through the airport before opening the gatefold to reveal a plane taking off. Detailed labels offer further information – perfect for parents to share with their inquisitive pre-school child. A fun gatefold at the end of the book summarizes the journey and reinforces the soft learning.

In Flip The Flaps: Planet Earth by Dr Mike Goldsmith, illustrated by Nicki Palin, children zoom up through protective layers of the atmosphere from the surface to outer space, following the Earth as it makes its yearly journey around the Sun. Young explorers lift the flaps to reveal answers about everything from the inner workings of our planet and why volcanoes erupt to finding animals in the forests and in the sea. Plus, a fun spot-the-difference game suddenly appears as the artwork amazingly changes.

Even though they're dead, the scientists in this "Horribly Famous" title are still full of surprises. Not only did Darwin come up with the theory of evolution, but he also wrote a book about his pet worms! And Isaac Newton wasn't all that keen on science - sometimes it got on his nerves! Readers can find out everything they ever wanted to know, and more, about their favourite seriously super scientists.

Pre-readers will love exploring the planet in this fun, collectible board book series with a nonfiction twist. Featuring detailed, labelled illustrations and a gatefold summary at the end of each book to gently reinforce learning, these adventure-filled board books are perfect for adults to share with inquisitive youngsters. Join in the fossil-finding adventure in "Digging for Dinosaurs," to uncover a huge dinosaur fossil.

In From Zero to Infinity readers will discover incredible information, such as why zero is so useful; what a googol really is; why music, maths and space are connected; why bees prefer hexagons; how to tell the time on other planets; and much much more.

The Secrets of the Universe is the perfect way for young readers to quickly get to grips with the basic principles of the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, coupled with comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, the beginning of the Universe, what it is, how it works, and possible futures are revealed...