CHILDRENS REFERENCE

The Truly Terrible History of the Toilet is full of horrible facts about the loo. Read all about how the ancient Romans used sponges on sticks to wipe each other...

Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is the eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one best-selling children's non-fiction title....

An illustrated adventure telling the story of King Harald Sigurdsson, the last king of the Vikings Based on a true story, Harald's adventure takes him from a frightened teenager to...

Tunes and nursery rhymes from all over the world are included in this illustrated book, alongside classical pieces from the world's finest composers, including J.S. Bach, Thomas Morley and Franz...

Perfect for football fans who like a good giggle, Football Jokes is filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football jokes around! With funny illustrations by Jane Eccles, young footie...

Prepare to explore our world as you've never seen it before! This collection of astounding, fun and beautiful maps explains everything about Planet Earth (and some other places!), including everything...

Is Erling Haaland your ultimate football hero? Having made his professional career debut for Norwegian side Bryne FK at the age of 16 years, Haaland's meteoric rise has seen him...

Is Zlatan Ibrahimovic your ultimate football hero? Known as one of the most prolific strikers, Zlatan is famed for his strength, precision and stamina. Having won 30+ trophies in his...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThis sequel to the sensational New York Times bestseller, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, showcases 100 brand-new bedtime stories of incredible women throughout history and...

The "Eyewitness Science" series follows the story of science, tracing the major discoveries through the eyes of the great scientists. The text is simple and straightforward, and each spread contains...

Terry Deary reveals the horrible history of the great Irish city, from the blood-dripping battle of Clontarf to the risings and rebellions of the twentieth century. Find out why the...

Discover the secrets of the changing seasons in this enchanting and fact-filled guide to nature. Follow wildlife season by season, finding out about the exciting - and sometimes surprising -...

Did you know that even though Mars is a freezing cold desert today, there was a time when we could have lived there? Or that Saturn is the only planet...

Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and present, from the outright biggest - such as the colossal blue whale and the dinosaur Argentinosaurus - but also...

A fantastic follow-up to Brain Games for Clever Kids (R), this book is brimming with maths puzzles designed to help kids make the most of their grey matter. From times...

A is for artichokes and long spears of asparagus. It's for bright, creamy avocados and salty little anchovies ...From apple pie to zeppole, and everything in between, Artichoke to Zucchini...

Be inspired by Football Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo! From goal scoring records, and iconic celebrations to bicycle kicks, Ballon d'Or and beyond, discover how this sporting hero rose from humble beginnings...

Ten of the best-known Irish Legends are retold...with a twist. Etain and Midir - gorgeous girl is pursued by hunky guy in a green tunic. The result is pure magic....

On the heels of the runaway bestsellers This is New York and This is Paris, Universe is pleased to reissue another title from M. Sasek's beloved and nostalgic children's travel...

After 70 years, open the next chapter of record breaking!Filled with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family, this year's edition celebrates Guinness World Records' 70th anniversary....