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Everybody knows that Spartacus was a great gladiator and enjoyed giving the Romans the run-around. But in this book readers will discover fascinating facts that they didn't know, such as...

Check out the brand new series of official Minecraft Guides. The first four titles in the series, Guide to Exploration, Guide to Creative, Guide to Redstone and Guide to the...

'Tim Harford is peerless at making sense of a complicated world and our place within it. This is a book that all children should read' - Matthew Syed-> Did you...

The Octonauts are caught up in a storm and wash up on the Skeleton Coast. A new friend, Paani, tells them that all of the water has dried up and...

Children might think everyday life is boring but hoo-ee, are they wrong!Science is a non-stop EVERYWHERE, EVERYTHING adventure with some incredibly cool stuff going on, too. You've got your incredible...

This is a look at the nasty side of science. It examines such grim facts as where food goes after it is eaten, what happens when a boil bursts, why...

Science with the squishy bits left in! 'Disgusting Digestion' will leave you craving for more! Are you hungry to discover ... how much pee your bladder can hold without popping?...

Kids in the Kitchen is the ultimate cooking companion for your budding little chefs! Say hello to a world of hands-on fun that will ignite a passion for cooking and...

Young animal enthusiasts will discover a world of interesting words from the animal kingdom - from arachnid, to biped, to crustacean - in this fully-illustrated book.This brilliant vocabulary builder brings...

Get ready to be amazed by incredible creatures from all around the world in this colourful, fact-packed animal guide!Curious Features of Extraordinary Creatures tells you all the essential facts about...

Have you heard of the bird that turned to stone? Or of the extra-specially-super-deliciously-fantastically naughty boy who got a frog stuck in his throat? Has anyone ever told you of...

Filled to the brim with brand new comic strip adventures and fun feature pages, this title deals with the Simpsons, television's most loved dysfunctional and beloved animated family.

With over 250 easy-to-use stickers and loads of fun activities that are perfect for preschoolers, The Gruffalo Sticker Book is sure to delight fans of the picture book!The Gruffalo Sticker...

With the help of this lively book, children will have fun spotting a range of birds from around the world, from flamingos and penguins to toucans and hummingbirds, as well...

Kids can test their knowledge of Planet Earth with these 100 geography-themed crosswords, covering everything from animals and plants to cities, countries, rivers, mountains and volcanoes. The puzzles gradually grow...

A book all about animals that stand out, discover more than 75 creatures that truly stand out from the crowd, with the nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben HoareMost types...

Young children will enjoy this lively look at all the incredible things the human body can do, what it needs to stay healthy and how to look after it. The...

Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses with history's most horrible headlines: Gruesome Great Houses edition. Jump into horrible houses with Terry Deary, the master of making...

With 28 vintage posters featuring artwork from popular Disney films, interior design enthusiasts and Disney collectors will love decorating their walls with these nostalgic, large-sized posters.Tapping into the current trend...

Did you know that bubblewrap started life as a new type of wallpaper that didn't catch on?! Or that Lonnie Johnson invented the Nerf Super Soaker while working on a...

Did you know that crickets have ears on their knees and that butterflies taste with their feet? And can you tell a bee from a wasp? Beautiful gallery-style pages showcase...

Take your first steps towards mastering the world's greatest game - and understand tactics, improve your game and outwit your opponents! From the history of chess and the aim of...

Help your little ones to put their worries aside following COVID-19 and Meet the Microbes! With fun, playful text by expert Dr Emily Grossman and bright, characterful illustrations help your...

Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a bum or a face!Bum or...

After the legendary wizard Merlin was bound to a tree by magic, he used part of the tree to create a guide for apprentices of the mystical arts seeking to...

A book on all aspects of farming in Ireland, including traditional farm animals like cattle, sheep, goats and poultry and more unusual animals like alpacas, wild boar, rhea and fish.A...

Chess is a bit like doing magic.The pieces come alive and you're the magician.You get to move them where you like, within the rules of the game.Cool, huh? So let...

Let me tell you a secret: skateboarding is magic.I don't mean you have to be a magician to do it.In fact, anyone can skateboard.I'm going to show you exactly how...

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of farm animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a...

Send your child on a voyage of discovery with the new edition of this unbeatable world atlas.DK's ground-breaking Children's World Atlas has been revised and refreshed with beautiful, bright, new...

Set over 24 hours, meet rattlesnakes, vipers, and black mambas in this kids' non-fiction book by TikTok star and snake expert Christian Cave.Journey around the world to follow the lives...

A fact-filled, culturally diverse, and gorgeously illustrated introduction to over 80 gods and goddesses from around the world-a perfect introduction to mythology for young readers. With heroic deeds, family drama,...

Travel the world and discover animals under threat in this beautiful gift book from conservation biologist and award-winning author Martin Jenkins.From the mighty Asian elephant to the tiny rosalia longicorn...