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This book isn't just a book. Inside you'll find pre-cut pieces to pop out and slot together (following the simple instructions) to make five sturdy model animals. Underneath each set...

There are lots of jungle creatures and objects to match in this entertaining card game for young children. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled...

A complete guide to the history, techniques and tactics of chess, written in conjunction with Grand Master Jonathan Rowson. Includes advice on how to lay deadly traps, plan cunning moves,...

Master Key Stage 2 Spanish in just 10 minutes with this fantastic home-study workbook from Carol Vorderman.10 Minutes a Day Spanish is a homeschool learning resource for 7-11 year olds...

Meet Poppy, Sam and their animal friends with this charming book and jigsaw. Little children can complete the simple 9-piece jigsaws to recreate three scenes from Apple Tree Farm, and...

A beautifully illustrated, non-fiction picture book about space for very young children. Little astronauts can find out about planets, stars, asteroids, space travel, the International Space Station and lots more....

Pore over each of the world's continents with this entertaining book and jigsaw set, with hundreds of animals, landmarks and attractions to spot and talk about. The sturdy box contains...

This boxed set contains three simple 9-piece jigsaw puzzles and a beautifully illustrated board book. Little children will enjoy looking at the colourful scenes in the book, filled with jungle...

Lively illustrations of powerful queens, cheeky pawns and stately rooks bring the game of chess to life for complete beginners. Easy to follow diagrams show how to set up the...

Be the ultimate know-it-all with this book containing more than 5,000 facts!A must-have for any curious mind, this book is packed with fascinating facts, and will take you on a...

Put on your aprons - it's time to get cooking with the UK's best-selling children's cookery author! Based on a lifetime's experience creating child-friendly recipes, Annabel Karmel has put together...

A fresh new edition of the hugely popular Usborne First Cookbook. Introduces beginner cooks to the basic techniques of cooking through a selection of favourite recipes, including spaghetti bolognese, chocolate...

Jade and Jack are ready for another trip back in time. An Ancient Egyptian scarab beetle transports them to 1250 B.C. where they investigate plots, pyramids and a mummy that...

This boxed set contains three simple 9-piece jigsaws and a charmingly illustrated book. Little children will enjoy looking at the colourful scenes in the book, filled with zoo animals including...

A vibrantly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy zoo with all kinds of exciting animals, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful sturdy box. Both are packed...

Refreshed, renewed, reloaded! Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Ruthless Romans, including: which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels, who were the terrible twins who founded Rome and...

History with the nasty bits left in. Awful information about phabulous Pharoahs, mean mummies, revolting recipes for 3000 year old sweets, and more. History has never been so horrible! For...

Bake a cake in a mug; take part in a people-watching challenge; create a time capsule; diarise a week of your life and learn to make origami. Fully illustrated and...

Colour in smiling otters and hula-hooping dogs in this book of cheerful drawings. Young children can enjoy filling in the simple outlines, as they develop pen-control skills in over 90...

Enter a magical world where unicorns with rainbow manes gallop across the sky, meet a woodland fairy princess, gaze at the Northern lights and rest in a crystal cave. Use...

Five famous Greek myths, specially selected and retold for younger children. Meet foolish King Midas, the wise goddess Athena and the musician Arion, find out what was inside Pandora's box...

This inspiring book will unlock children's ideas for writing stories, poems, comics, blogs, reviews, movie scripts and more. As well as activities for writing compelling story outlines, dialogue and lively...

An interactive activity title for 9-12-year-olds on the power of kindnessYou can choose to make the world a better place. The power is within you!Every one of us experiences the...

Create your own fantastically funny spells with this amazing new flipbook. Wave your wand and flip the pages. Will you turn your dad into a flea-infested ferret wrangler or your...

Owning a pet is a big commitment, lasting years. Children and parents often don't think about the practical and financial aspects of pet owning, such as giving it sufficient housing...

Owning a pet is a big commitment, lasting years. Unwanted pets that have proved too demanding to be looked after by their owners form a significant amount of the shelter...

Packed with facts, kids will love learning about elected leaders from around the world, from Barack Obama to Nelson Mandela, and how they came to power. With this nonfiction politics...

Small furry rodents can be wonderful pets and are loving and entertaining little creatures but we shouldn't forget that like all pets they too have their own needs. In this...

Which Christian places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how ancient Christians lived? This book takes a tour around of some...

A look at the wonders of Japan and what makes this country and their culture so interesting and unique.Find out all about Japan with this nonfiction reading book for children....

Does your child love quirky, furry creatures? This children's book about the beloved Australian quokka will be perfect for them.Children will be fascinated to find out why this friendly creature...

Find out about the fascinating lives of llamas with this nonfiction reading book for children. Packed full of animal facts, this chapter book will make learning to read fun: kids...

From climate change to community activism, The Nearly Teenager's Guide to Changing the World is packed with ideas for how to make a difference

The Official Arsenal Annual 2025 the best place to discover everything you need to know about the club. We'll meet the managers and players, find out the secrets behind Players...

Really Really Big Questions About Faith is an unusual and fun introduction to the philosophy, ethics and meaning behind different kinds of belief. It explores tricky, strange and often unanswered...

Garden spaces can be havens for wildlife, and this beautifully illustrated book will help children explore nature on their own doorsteps. They can have fun spotting 60 different kinds of...

'The perfect present for any inquisitive child.' The Sunday Times'Top-notch non-fiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity' The Guardian praise...

Behind every great woman... is another great woman. Here, the extraordinary achievements, relationships and secret histories of 84 pioneering women are revealed in inspirational stories which together show the indomitable...

From the makers of the UK's best football magazine!MATCH is the UK's bestselling football annual and is top of Christmas wish lists for footy fans everywhere.Inside the MATCH Annual 2025,...

'Laugh out loud funny - and you'll learn lots too!' - Adam Kay, author of Kay's Anatomy and Kay's Incredible Inventions.'If I had had such a book when I was...

Travel through history and reach new heights with this breath-taking children's reference book, all about jets, planes, and other sensational flying machines.Hop aboard the agile blackbird spy plane as you...

Packed with 50 hilarious jokes by Northern Irish stand-up comedian Sean Hegarty, and brilliantly illustrated in colour by Jim Field, this riotously funny first joke book is the perfect gift...

The fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy The fun-filled gift book that kids and the whole family will enjoy. Quiz your family and friends with...