Kids absolutely love science - to them it feels like the closest approximation to magic, and in the fantastic Discovering Big Ideas series from Button Books, they can find a huge range of topics to fascinate, befuddle but most of all to inspire them towards looking at science in different ways.

"Discovering Energy" by Professor Veronica Sanz, Johannes Hirn and Eduard Altarriba uses simple - but not dumbed down - language and engaging illustrations to help kids discover all the ways in which energy is generated and used in our daily lives.

Creating and harnessing energy is a fundamental part of enabling life to exist and thrive on earth. 

We do love anything that involves masses and masses of stickers. There's definitely something soothing about sticker books but in two new releases from Button Books there's more to the activities within than just stickers.

Let's kick off by taking a closer look at "The Magical Underwater Activity Book" by Mia Underwood.

With a superb underwater theme, chock full of mermaids, mer-cats (did you know there was such a thing? You do now!) and a whole host of familiar and unfamiliar sea creatures, this is perfect for kids who love to imagine what life is like under the waves.

There are plenty of awesome brain-taxing challenges such as word searches, mazes and papercraft.

Perfect for busy little kids, "The Magical Underwater Activity Book" by Mia Underwood is out now, published by Button Books. 

Also out now, the awesome "Roman Adventure Activity Book" by Jen Alliston, for kids who like a bit of history.

There are more stickers (over 100 to be precise) plus a whol host of Roman-themed makes and puzzles, activities and jokes perfect for kids who are covering the Roman Empire in lessons at school.

Kids will learn tons about Roman times while they're tackling all the fun things to do in the book, with brilliant characterful illustrations showing the type of people who lived in Ancient Rome and what they got up to!

"Roman Adventure Activity Book" is also out now, published by Button Books (kindly supplied for review). 

In a world where kids are increasingly under pressure to be high achievers from an incredibly early age, sometimes you need a book that just takes a step back, allows kids room to breathe, but offers them fantastic and sound advice to help them jump every hurdle and hit every target.

Which is fortunate because "Be Your Best Self: Life Skills for Unstoppable Kids" by Olympic Champion Danielle Brown and brilliantly talented young man Nathan Kai is spot on.

Do you have dreams? Who would you like to be? What would you love to achieve in your life?

We are all unique and this book aims to show you just how to build the skills and experience to take your goal-getting to the next level.

Breaking down the advice into easily digestible topics such as core skills, perseverance, growth mindsets, organisation skills and - very important in our modern world - how to fail well.

Lots of advice on how to live and eat well, how to deal with adversity but also how to love the skin you're in.

Sum this book up in a sentence: A life-affirming selection of advice from Danielle and Nathan, brilliantly produced and presented in a way that talks to kids on their own level.

"Be Your Best Self" by Danielle Brown and Nathan Kai is out now, published by Button Books (kindly supplied for review). 

We've always been discovered by buildings, the history of them and the construction of them - but until now most children's books have skirted over most of the nitty gritty of the subject of architecture.

But with "Discovering Architecture" by Eduard Altarriba and Berta Bardi I Mila, you'll learn how the first human settlers began to move out of their caves and treetop habitats, and began constructing their own first free-standing structures.

But who built the first houses? 

As the summer holidays creep ever closer (or, for some of you lucky folk, are already here) the inevitable sound of wailing may commence at home.

"MUM, DAD, WE'RE BORED!"

So it's probably a good job that books like "Ancient Egypt Adventure Activity Book" by Jen Alliston exist. Filled to the brim with amazing puzzles, games, activities and superb Egyptian-themed makes, it's perfect for your mini historians.

Sneaking in loads of interesting facts and information about the ancient Egyptians and their amazing civilisation, Jen makes learning fun with loads of brilliantly designed activities to keep young minds buzzing with curiosity and excitement.

There are also over 100 stickers to use in several brilliant themed scenes, again helping kids build up a picture of the amazing history of Egypt.

Not just for mummies, it's good for daddies too!

Sum this book up in a sentence: Perfect summer holiday fare for kids who love their history wrapped in bandages and a wee bit sandy!

"Ancient Egypt Adventure Activity Book" by Jen Alliston is out now, published by Button Books (kindly supplied for review). 

Here's another fantastic science book for littlies, easing them into a subject that sounds incredibly tricky and complicated.

Fresh off their success last year with "My First Book of Quantum Physics by Seddad Kaid-Salah Ferron and Eduard Altarriba (Button Books)", Seddad and Eduard are back with "My First Book of Relativity" published by Button Books.

It's never too early to start exploring big ideas. 

It's amazing what kids get into these days. LOL Dolls, Roblox, Quantum Physics...

London, our capital city and one of the most interesting and vibrant places to visit for a spot of tourism. Let's find out more about this fascinating city in Marcos Farina's awesome "Welcome to London"...

This book won us over with a rather neat combination of glorious design, simple text and 5 great little bird models to make, with additional scenery (neatly, the book's protective fly-cover pops off to become a dazzling backdrop). Meet the Sky Guys!

There's something deliciously infectious, delightful and addictive about Alain Gree's work. Here's a glorious activity book that will keep your little ones out of trouble at half term!

This is something new and refreshingly different! An illustrated story-poem-book about a cat called Panda who loves Bamboo, and a girl called Amanda who loves Cats too!

Our horrid attempts to rhyme will henceforth cease as we tell you all about this lyrical and singsong little book with perfect dreamy rhymes and really unique illustrations. Cat (Panda) tries to point out to an inquisitive little girl the reason for his name. As we all know, cats are quite aloof (love the description "haughty") and cat really can't understand why Amanda doesn't see the logic behind a black and white feline being named after another well known Bamboo-loving black and white animal.

Children of all ages will love reading the nonsense rhymes, and will love discovering all the tiny little details in the fab illustrations. Melanie and Charlie's book is as exquisite and classy as Panda himself!

Charlotte's best bit: Spotting all the black and white animals that crop up throughout the story (see if you can spot the killer whale!)

Daddy's Favourite bit: A really unique and refreshing poem book, absolutely perfect for tucking into your bag to keep little ones amused while out and about

(Kindly sent to us for review by Button Books)