Climate change is still, arguably, the most critical and controversial issue facing the world in the twenty-first century. It’s the perfect set to support your child’s learning, and for children who haven’t previously gotten on with the subject.

For over twenty years Horrible Geography has taken the boring out of geological surveys, the dull out of drafting a map, and tedium out of tide tables. The intrepid explorer can take a trip to the freezing-cold ends of the Earth in the latest Horrible Geography Handbook. Discover where in the world you can tuck into a poisonous pufferfish, spot some perilous pirates and explore the savage seabed! Freaky Peaks takes the intrepid young explorer on a thrilling tour of the tallest mountains - from Everest to Kilimanjaro - encountering many dangers along the way, including glaciers, yetis, and avalanches.Horrible Geography is a series of children's non-fiction books written by Anita Ganeri, illustrated by Mike Phillips, and published in the UK by Scholastic. Packed with hilarious illustrations and great facts that will have you rushing to share them with others, this is the book to help you laugh at the world around you. Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids.

Horrible Geography: Odious Oceans, Violent Volcanoes and Stormy Weather won the Geographical Association Silver Award in 1999. Charley Boorman is back on his bike exploring the world's second largest country - home to some of the most stunning and challenging terrain known to man. If I could tell you one thing today that you can encourage your kids to do to help them most in the future for education is to read around a subject.

The Horrible Geography Handbook: Planet in Peril won the 2009 Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts. With a brand-new cover design, updated text and now including a horrible index, this is the perfect book for youngsters who love geography. Wave goodbye to boring geography lessons as you are cast away on the far-flung shores of Wild Islands.

And if that's not wild enough for you … discover where to find coconuts with magical powers, try to crack the case of the missing island and read the remarkable story of a real life Robinson Crusoe. It’s such a fun presentation of the facts combined with a jolly good laugh that I’m finding my daughter is connecting the bits, improving her knowledge and extending her vocabulary way more than just by teaching facts to her. Whether you want to find out about far-flung places, or a little more about your own patch, Horrible Geography drops facts as quickly as jokes. Modern Geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands, and simply mapping and naming the regions of the world. In 2008, the Geographical Association also gave Horrible Geography of the World a Highly Commended Award for its contribution to school geography.This fantastic series of books brings geography to life, while quizzes, puzzles and activities keep boredom at bay.