CHILDRENS REFERENCE

We may not talk about Bruno, but we can certainly find him hiding in the various rooms of Casita and all around the town of the Encanto!Join Mirabel and her...

Ripley's is back with another compendium of mind-boggling facts that will delight anyone drawn to the weirder side of life on Earth. Read about the scariest, grossest and funniest stories...

Following hot on the heels of last year's Top 10 bestseller, Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2018 offers a completely new assortment of strange-but-true facts and amazing stories! From the...

The Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual has now firmly established itself as a Christmas must-have, with an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Following hot on the heels of last...

The Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual has now firmly established itself as a Christmas must-have, with an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Following hot on the heels of last...

Learn how TEN habits can help children to understand and manage their emotions and behaviour - the NEW book from the creator of the chimp management mind model and author...

Enjoy more than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviours, and objects all told by author Ben Hoare.Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What...

Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find light in the deepest, darkest corners of our language.It takes just a short browse through the...

The Disney Princess Annual 2023 is packed full of entertaining stories and activities that all princess fans will enjoy. A wonderful celebration of the Disney Princesses! Featuring nine of your...

Discover all the foul facts about the history of royalty with history's most horrible headlines: Top 50 Kings and Queens edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman. Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee...

Travel back to the Cretaceous and come face to face with mighty T rex. Exactly 100 facts will help you discover all you need to know about the king of...

Project Ancient EgyptPacked with super-cool facts and hands-on activities, Project Ancient Egypt helps children to really engage with a core topic. From the importance of the Nile, to education, housing...

Take a deep breath and dive into the fascinating world of sharks! Exactly 100 facts will help you discover everything you need to know about these incredible creatures. Find out...

Step back in time to discover a world of prehistoric monsters! 100 facts will help you find out everything you need to know about dinosaurs. Learn about the deadliest meat-eaters,...

Building on the success of more than 80 titles, the 100 Facts series presents a detailed look at the whole of exploration, from the amazing travels of the Ancient Greeks...

Explore the discoveries that helped to change the way we see dinosaurs. Exactly 100 facts will help you follow the evolution of dinosaur theories, from anatomy to habits and habitats....

Curious Questions & Answers About The Ice Age This humorous twist on the popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about...

From BIG BANGS to tiny atoms SCIENCE tells us why things happen.Explore the whys, whats and hows of science and answer all the really BIG questions that curious kids are...

Do you ever pretend to like something you don't, just to fit in?Is it sometimes hard to tell others how you're feeling?Do you wish there was less pressure on you...

All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very...

Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original...

WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2018 & THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER___________'This book can save lives. This book can change lives....

Looking for a new things to do in Minecraft Creative Mode? This is just what you need! This book is packed with fun ideas for making new designs and constructions...

Did you know that penguins can hold their breath for over half an hour? Or that they can swim four times faster than an Olympic swimmer? And they don't just...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'As Neymar Jr made the long walk to the penalty spot, he knew this was his chance, the one that...

Join political buff David McCullagh and illustrator Graham Corcoran as they guide you through all the things that make our country work. Why do we have a president and a...

The essential girl guide to growing up!Girls Only! focuses on the practicalities, social and personal implications of starting your period, and the physical and emotional developments in puberty. It tells...

A friendly, reassuring positive guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make...

The second hilarious book for curious kids from the UK and Ireland's best-loved comedian, Dara O Briain! So you think everyday life is boring?! WHAT?! Hoo-ee, are you wrong! No,...

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 10-11 is the essential photocopiable maths resource for every Year 6 classroom from Andrew Jennings, the creator of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a...

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 9-10 is the essential photocopiable maths resource for every Year 5 classroom from Andrew Jennings, the creator of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a...

Written by Grandmaster Daniel King, How To Win At Chess introduces each piece and its moves, explains key principles such as check and how to open a game, before exploring...

This is the true story of Grace O'Malley, or Granuaile, who ruled on land and sea in Connaught over 400 years ago. A Pirate Queen and Chieftain, she became a...

Support children's emotional wellbeing and build confidence. Empower children to believe in themselves and develop a positive self-esteem with this illustrated activity book. Full of simple, practical ideas to help...

From the winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year Award.This inspiring collection shows young readers that football has the power to change the world, and so do...

Fun Kids Mindfulness Activities for Ages 5-8Help your little ones manage their emotions with fun mindfulness exercises, games, and guided meditations for kids.Help your child stay calm and breathe deeply....

A game-changing guide to being happier, healthier and succeeding better, based on the Sunday Times bestseller - 150,000 copies sold! A HANDBOOK FOR WHEN THINGS GO WRONG Pretty much all...

Phil Foden is a once-in-a-generation talent. He grew up dreaming of wearing the sky blue of his boyhood team Manchester City, and it wasn't long before he was scouted for...

The ultimate guide to women's football! This epic guide to the glorious game covers everything from player profiles to top tournaments and super skills - and a million things in...

Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around some of the world's strangest -...

Inside the Official Manchester United Annual 2023, we look back over the Reds' 2021/22 campaign, meet the squad and have an introdution to some of our new arrivals. There is...

Meet Creatia, Persisto and Willforce. They are strong, determined and creative, and they represent the strengths that dyslexia can bring to your life. Together they encourage you to use your...