Priddy Explorers 8 Books Collection Set by Roger Priddy - Ages 5+ - Board Book

Titles in This Set
Space
Sharks
Dinosaurs
Human Body
Bugs & Slugs
Volcanoes, Rocks and Minerals
Mega Machines
Predators

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Board Book
Publisher: Priddy Books
Age Range: Ages 5+ (Grades K-3)

Overview
The Priddy Explorers 8 Books Collection Set takes young readers on a whirlwind tour of the universe, the animal kingdom, and the human body, all through the eyes of a friendly child guide. Each sturdy board book pairs vivid photography with bite-sized, easy-to-digest facts, making big topics like space, sharks, dinosaurs, and volcanoes approachable for early learners. Perfect for curious kids who love asking "why," this eight-book bundle builds early science literacy while keeping pages tough enough for repeated read-alouds, backpack trips, car rides, and busy classroom shelves.

About the Books
Created by Roger Priddy and the team at Priddy Books, this collection introduces the "Priddy Explorers," a rotating cast of child guides who lead readers through eight distinct nonfiction topics. Space opens with planets, stars, and the wider galaxy, while Sharks dives beneath the waves to meet ocean predators and marine life. Dinosaurs resurrects prehistoric giants with punchy facts, and Human Body walks kids through bones, muscles, and how their own bodies work. Bugs & Slugs shrinks the world down to backyard insects and creepy-crawlies, and Volcanoes, Rocks and Minerals digs into eruptions, fossils, and gemstones. Mega Machines shifts gears into construction vehicles and engineering, while Predators closes the set with a roundup of nature's fiercest hunters, from big cats to reptiles. Every title follows the same trusted Priddy formula: bold photographic images, short caption-style text, and a friendly explorer character who keeps the tone playful rather than textbook-dry. The board book format is built specifically for younger hands, with rounded corners and thick pages that hold up to enthusiastic page-turning. Because each book stands on its own topic, kids can dip in and out of the set in any order, following their own curiosity from outer space one day to backyard bugs the next. Together, the eight titles form a well-rounded home or classroom science shelf that grows with a child's attention span and reading confidence, encouraging independent "reading" of pictures and facts well before full text fluency arrives.

Key Benefits

• Eight nonfiction topics in one set: space, sharks, dinosaurs, the human body, bugs, volcanoes, machines, and predators
• Durable board book format designed for little hands and repeated reading
• Bright photographic images paired with short, easy-to-understand facts
• Friendly child "explorer" guide keeps each topic approachable and fun
• Great for classroom libraries, homeschool science shelves, and early learners
• A ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, or new-sibling and baby-shower gifting as kids grow into readers

Book-by-Book Guide
Space — Introduces planets, stars, and the solar system through bright photography and simple explanations of orbits and exploration.
Sharks — Explores sharks and other ocean creatures, covering movement, feeding, and life beneath the waves.
Dinosaurs — Brings prehistoric creatures to life with vivid imagery and bite-sized facts about the age of dinosaurs.
Human Body — Explains how bones, muscles, and organs work together in simple, child-friendly language.
Bugs & Slugs — Shrinks the focus down to insects and small creatures found in backyards and gardens.
Volcanoes, Rocks and Minerals — Covers volcanic eruptions, rock formations, fossils, and minerals in accessible detail.
Mega Machines — Introduces construction and engineering vehicles with a hands-on, fact-filled approach.
Predators — Rounds out the set with a look at nature's top hunters, from big cats to reptiles.

About the Author
Roger Priddy is the founder of Priddy Books, an imprint known for creating some of the best-selling early learning books for young children. His experience began at Dorling Kindersley, where he helped develop popular titles before launching Priddy Books to focus exclusively on accessible, photograph-driven nonfiction and concept books for babies, toddlers, and early elementary readers. The Priddy Explorers series reflects his long-standing approach: pairing real photography with short, clear text so that young children can engage with big ideas in science and nature well before they are reading independently.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This eight-book bundle turns science exploration into a daily habit, giving kids a fresh topic every time they reach for a new title. Sturdy board pages stand up to little hands, making it an easy pick for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or a classroom library addition.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.