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Dinosaurs. Science Through Time
A visually rich and thought-provoking journey into paleontology that shows young readers how scientific knowledge is built, revised, and refined over time. How do we know what dinosaurs looked like, how they moved, or how they behaved — if no one has ever seen them alive? This book guides readers through the fascinating process by which scientists reconstruct the past.…
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Animal Superstars
A lively and surprising collection of true stories celebrating the intelligence, courage and unpredictability of animals. Animal Superstars gathers twenty true stories of animals whose surprising abilities have challenged human expectations and changed the way we understand the animal world. With Jacopo Olivieri’s brilliant storytelling and Caterina Spiezio’s scientific insight, each episode becomes a fast-paced narrative in which fact is…
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Smash the Boxes!
How do stereotypes and prejudice work? What impact do they have on people’s lives? How can we deconstruct them and change our mindset? This book explores stereotypes and prejudice across different areas: body, gender, education, immigration, religion, identity, sexual orientation, age, and new technologies. Understanding how our mind reacts when faced with diversity can change the actions and behaviors that…
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30 Days To Understand…
30 days of challenges to experience the world from a different point of view: a bestselling edutainment series. Book 1 – 30 days to understand autism Book 2 – 30 days to understand visual impairments Book 3 – 30 days to understand learning differences Three books designed to help readers step into the shoes of a person with autism, visual…
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Brief History of Happiness
Humans have searched for it across time, it sometimes slips through our fingers when we try to grasp it too tightly: we name it “Happiness”. On the Island of Big Questions lives Sofia, who answers what cannot be weighed or measured—questions about Happiness. There was a time when happiness did not yet exist. Then life appeared on Earth, and with it…
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Brief History of Freedom
On the Island of Big Questions, Sofia introduces her best friend: Freedom. Through a lively, ironic, and accessible journey across time, the book explores what freedom truly means — and what it does not. From the laws of the universe and the constraints of nature to humanity’s inventions, readers discover how freedom emerged as a uniquely human achievement. Yet freedom…
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Brief History of Friendship
Friendship has shaped survival, culture, and happiness across time. On the Island of Big Questions, we are led by a special guide: Sofia. She’s a little girl who is thousands of years old. With her help, we’ll start for a lively and surprising journey into the history of Friendship. From atoms forming molecules to whales surrounded by companions, from prehistoric fires…
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Hi, I Am Moon
Our oldest cosmic companion finally tells “her side” of the story. A proud, slightly ironic narrator who has watched Earth for 4.5 billion years: the Moon. Speaking directly to readers, she tells the story of her birth from a colossal collision between the young Earth and a wandering planet, explaining how this violent origin made her composition similar to Earth’s…
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Hi, I Am Time
Time has a voice—and it’s ready to tell its story. A playful and informative journey in which Time itself becomes the narrator. Speaking directly to young readers, Time explains where it comes from and how humans have tried to measure it. From the Big Bang to calendars, sundials, and atomic clocks, science and history intertwine. The book explores days, months,…
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Hi, I Am Air
You can’t see her, but you can’t live without her: the true story of an invisible lady Air speaks directly to readers in first person. With irony and warmth, she reveals how she is everywhere—between words on a page, in our lungs, around the planet as the atmosphere. She explains what she is made of, from nitrogen and oxygen to…
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Hi, I Am Future
The future isn’t something to wait for—it’s something to imagine and create Future is a curious, outspoken child who speaks directly to readers and invites them to look at tomorrow as something alive and open: she explains that she has existed for as long as humankind, because every human generation has imagined what comes next. From the first control of…
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Hi, I Am Robot
A curious little robot, a big journey into the wonders of science and friendship The true and extraordinary story of a small robot, heir to the long tradition of ancient automata and forerunner of a new generation of curious, thinking machines. Equipped with a computer for a brain, this little robot can see in the dark, help with homework, tidy…
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Hi, I Am Sun
The story of the Sun told by itself, without mincing words A cheerful science book where the Sun itself grabs the microphone and starts chatting with Earthlings. In a friendly, slightly cheeky voice, it tells its life story: how it was born from cosmic dust, how it shines, and why life on Earth depends so much on its daily work.…
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Hi, I Am Micro
The epic story of life on Earth—told by one of its smallest but most powerful inhabitants. Micro, an invisible microbe, tells his own life story across billions of years. Born on the early Earth, he survives volcanoes, oceans, and mass extinctions. Microbe is the witness to the grand history of life: the rise of oxygen in the atmosphere thanks to…
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Hi, I Am Gea
The true and extraordinary story of a planet alone in the Universe and of how it became the mother of all living beings. A story that begins before us and continues around us, together with us. Because Gea is our Earth. Hi, I Am Gea is the story of Earth told in the first person, as if our planet itself were…
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Hi, I Am Zero
True and extraordinary story of Mr. Nothing and how he became a magical number, capable of opening doors onto infinity, creating universes, and multiplying by ten the numbers he stands beside. Zero is a number, like Seven, Three, and Nine, but it is a very special number. If monuments were built to numbers, the largest should be dedicated to Zero.…
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Hi, I Am Water
A witty, science-rich journey where facts and personality mix, and where the narrator is quite literally the substance of life. “Hello, I am Water. And I have a lot to say”. Water introduces itself as an ancient, globe-trotting protagonist who has seen everything: the birth of life in primordial oceans, the age of dinosaurs, the rise of civilizations, and humanity…
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Illusions
“I saw it with my own eyes!” – we say and the argument is over. Our eyes – what could be more reliable? But some- times the eye does not see exactly what actually exists, or it sees some- thing that is not there at all. Some- times we encounter illusions – tricks that our eyes and brain perform over…
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160 Films (and Series) to Watch Before You’re 16 (and Even After)
A cross-generational book for teens, families, teachers, and film lovers of all ages: not just a guide, but a map to the movies that shape who we are — before sixteen, and long after. Cinema can open worlds, spark emotions, and shape how we see ourselves. Award-winning author and screenwriter Manlio Castagna has created a guide to 160 essential films…
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Animals and Their Superpowers
Who are the real superheroes? People in capes — or the animals all around us? A charming non-fiction book to reveal the astonishing abilities of creatures great and small. A polar bear can smell a seal under the ice nearly a kilometre away. A cheetah outruns cars. A barn owl hears the faintest squeak in total darkness. A bombardier beetle…
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How Do Animals Sleep?
A fascinating journey into the night-time (and day-time!) habits of creatures great and small. Why do dormice sleep almost all year? How do dolphins rest with one eye open? Why do giraffes nap for only 30 minutes, while lions snooze for 20 hours? From hibernating hedgehogs to cats who dream with twitching ears, from ducks that nap with one…
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Dad, Mum and Me. A Happy Animal Family
How do animals fall in love, start a family, and raise their young? A delightful journey into the family lives of animals from every corner of the natural world. Penguins present pebbles as gifts, crocodiles sing low rumbling serenades, fiddler crabs wave their giant claws, while meerkats live by the motto “Together we are strong.” From the deserts of Africa…
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The Book of Skis
A unique children’s non-fiction title exploring skiing in all its forms: cultural history, sport, and extreme fun. From the Stone Age to the ski park, from Greenland expeditions to ski ballet, this vibrant non-fiction picture book takes young readers on a thrilling ride through the history, culture, and fun of skiing. Why are skis called skis? Who first crossed Greenland…
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Fantastic Animals All Over the World
A journey through ancient legends and surprising scientific truths. Every culture, every era has invented its monsters: mermaids luring sailors, dragons guarding treasures, phoenixes rising from the ashes. With a lively mix of folklore, history, and “latest science news” boxes, this clever non-fiction title makes the mysterious both entertaining and thought-provoking. Children discover not only what these creatures were believed…
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All Teeth Great and Small
Look into the jaws of many many animals, both living and extinct! Teeth are everywhere — in people and animals, past and present, and they come in the most surprising shapes and places. Some creatures have teeth not just in their mouths but even on their tongues or in their throats. Some teeth slice like sabres, others grind like millstones,…
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The Book of Cold, Ice and Snow
A fascinating winter encyclopaedia, gathering the most unusual facts through the lenses of science, history and literature. What did Herodotus know about snow? Who first saw a snowflake through a microscope? Why did the Titanic hit an iceberg? When was the first Christmas tree decorated? And did René Descartes believe in Santa Claus? From Arctic expeditions and drifting polar stations…
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David, Goodall’s Chimpanzee
In 1960, in Gombe, Tanzania, I was the first to trust Jane. I wasn’t afraid of her at all. To be honest, I really liked her. And so, day after day, I got closer to her, we formed a pure friendship, and I introduced her to the others of my group, friends and family. I never regretted it, quite the…
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The Children Of The Forest
The adventure of two wolves experiencing freedom for the first time. Achille and Ulisse were born wild, but raised by humans, with an impossible goal: return them to the wild without losing what makes them wolves. Author Giuseppe Festa spent fifteen months with the wildlife conservation team in charge of this ambitious project, witnessing firsthand their joys and struggles. His…
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The Summer of the Great Bear
The true story of a woman and the bear who saved her. In the heart of the Apennines, a tiny female bear cub is found motherless, hungry, and not yet weaned. Just four months old and weighing barely three kilos, her future seems sealed: a life in captivity. But at the Abruzzo National Park, biologist Roberta refuses to give up.…
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No Island Is Alone
A captivating nonfiction picture book that explores the wonders of islands—from coral atolls and volcanic peaks to desert oases and islands of the imagination. Through stunning illustrations and engaging storytelling, readers are invited to uncover the secrets, history, and natural mysteries of islands around the world. Blending science, geography, and history with a poetic touch, the book reveals how islands,…
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Artist Movers for Hire
A fun, imaginative, and engaging way to introduce children to art history, famous artists, and different artistic styles through storytelling and humour. After the success of Vendesi casa d’artista (Artist’s Houses for Sale), a new hilarious gallery to introduce kids to the history of art: 25 moving companies, each belonging to a great artist! After having us play with the…
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Save the World – Vol.4: No More Food Waste
The destiny of the planet is in your hands! A vibrant and engaging series blending science-based facts with fun, school-based adventures. Three young friends – Lila, Vanessa, and Filippo – take on global environmental issues through the lens of their everyday lives: from their classroom and neighbourhood to riverbanks and birthday parties. During a birthday party, the kids are shocked…
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Save the World – Vol.3: Let’s Save Energy!
The destiny of the planet is in your hands! A vibrant and engaging series blending science-based facts with fun, school-based adventures. Three young friends – Lila, Vanessa, and Filippo – take on global environmental issues through the lens of their everyday lives: from their classroom and neighbourhood to riverbanks and birthday parties. A sudden blackout sets the scene for an…
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Save the World – Vol.2: Zero Plastic
The destiny of the planet is in your hands! A vibrant and engaging series blending science-based facts with fun, school-based adventures. Three young friends – Lila, Vanessa, and Filippo – take on global environmental issues through the lens of their everyday lives: from their classroom and neighbourhood to riverbanks and birthday parties. A bike ride turns into a mission when…
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Save the World – Vol.1: Mind the Climate
The destiny of the planet is in your hands! A vibrant and engaging series blending science-based facts with fun, school-based adventures. Three young friends – Lila, Vanessa, and Filippo – take on global environmental issues through the lens of their everyday lives: from their classroom and neighbourhood to riverbanks and birthday parties. The summer heat is unbearable, and Lila can’t…
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The Big Book of Submarines
From bestselling author Christian Hill comes a thrilling, fact-filled dive into the secret world of submarines – past, present, and future. Rich with storytelling, scientific insight, and technical curiosities, a book that is both an exciting adventure and a comprehensive reference. A richly illustrated volume filled with stories and fascinating facts to help readers understand the features, technologies, and uses…
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The Fear of the Lion
No one is free from fear, not even the ferocious mountain lion! In fairy tales, everyone cheers for the three little pigs… But in reality, every ecosystem also needs its “big bad” wolf to survive. Predators are fundamental for the natural world where everything pivots between those that run to feed themselves and those that run away to save their…
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Oops! The Importance of Making Mistakes (3rd title: Scientific Discoveries)
A 4-books series to learn about the greatest human achievements… which actually happened because of a mistake someone made! Human history is filled with remarkable discoveries that often arise from unexpected circumstances. These surprises spark wonder and have allowed humanity to evolve, grow, travel, and invent over the centuries. Many times, what we discover is not what we were initially…
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Martina, Lorenz’s Goose
It’s 1935 in Vienna, Austria: young Konrad sits in front of a newly hatched egg. The tiny chick looks at him and doesn’t hesitate—it identifies him as its mother and starts following him everywhere. This is the true story of Martina the little goose, and who better than her to tell it? She will introduce us to the natural phenomenon…
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Marion, Newton’s Kitten
What comes to mind when we talk about Isaac Newton? Does the story of the apple falling on his head while he was sitting under an apple tree ring a bell? That little incident—besides giving him a nasty bump!—led to the development of one of the most revolutionary theories in modern science: the law of universal gravitation. The brilliant British…
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