CHILDRENS REFERENCE

Discover the animal kingdom's greatest talents in this encyclopedia of curious creatures! Meet 'the architects', the 'noisy neighbours', the 'homebodies', the 'forever faithfuls', the 'champions of forgetfulness' and more in...

Eight ancient legends of Ireland, told for younger children by an acclaimed Irish writer and reviewer. The stories are all linked by themes of magic and enchantment, and are perfectly...

Everyone loves to hate a villain whether real or fictitious, and this book features over 75 of the best-known baddies from history, literature, film, TV and mythology. This unusual and...

A beautifully illustrated book that guides the reader through the seasons in Ireland. Explore nature in your back garden as well as in mountains, rivers, forests and sea. Learn about...

Choose to colour a range of drawings of famous ancient Irish people and landmarks, historic battles, figures from mythology. A perfect book for children with an interest in Irish history,...

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...

Are you an AMAZON? Have you got what it takes? Dare to dream! Listen to your heart! Get physical! The world needs more heroines, and Hippolyta Queen of the Amazons,...

How tall are you? How much have you grown? Now you can find out and keep track as you grow and grow, along with Chimp and Zee, those rascally twins...

AN ACTIVITY BOOK THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOYLooking for a way to spend some quality time with the kids? Family Fun Unplugged is packed full of exciting activities that...

Open, thorough and reassuring, Let's Talk About Sex gives the facts - biological and psychological - about sex: from puberty and conception to birth control and AIDS, including sections on...

The Jolly Phonics Pupil Books cover all the five skills for reading and writing. Children are able to work through each book and complete a wide variety of engaging daily...

Sniff, Lick & Scratch! is the book parents and educators will turn to to explain the less majestic behaviors witnessed in the animal kingdom-and sneak in a little STEM learning...

Graphic illustrator Simon Tyler explores the extremes of our planet - and the people who venture there - in his bold and colourful styleFollowing on from the magnificent Adventures in...

A full head of human hair is strong enough to support up to 12 tons in weight.Microglia are brain cells that trim/eat long synapses of material that no longer functions...

Due to the lack of gravity it's impossible for someone to cry in space.The largest photo ever taken was by NASA at 1.5 billion pixels.Odd Science: Spectacular Space is filled...

Join Penguin as he travels through 28 of the most amazing cities in the world. Learn about Istanbul, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Moscow,...

A fun, accessible guide to computers and coding for older children and curious adults.This fun and quirky book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of computer coding, organized into...

The sacrament of the Communion, following a course of catechism, is a central moment for young Christians who approach the fullness of their life of faith as they grow up....

Wherever you live, you're not far from the water. Kayaking and canoeing are amazing fun and great ways to connect with nature. To make the most of your kayaking or...

Nothing beats the joy a cardboard box can bring on a rainy day. Want to fly a plane? Get a cardboard box. Want to go to space? Cardboard box. Want...

Questions and answers provide a beguiling and friendly way of accessing information for children. In this superb encyclopedia, answers come thick and fast. Every page is packed with illustrations, photographs...

We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky.It's full of stars and planets and there's comets whooshing by.We want to go and see them, there's so...

A facsimile of a book of legends used as a diary by John Oro in 1826, as he travels in search of antiquities and the power of the gods. Containing...

* Winner of the School Library Association's 2011 Children's Choice Information Book Award *Wander the streets of Elizabethan London with the great Bard as your guide! Learn about Shakespeare and...

A gorgeously illustrated tribute to animals that no longer live on our planet, paired with information on how we can save future species This exploration of animals that we have...

This book presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.

This comprehensive encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.

This comprehensive guide presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible for children.

This comprehensive book presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.

Jam-packed with classic gags, such as knock knock and 'what do you get?' jokes, as well as lots of new rib-ticklers that kids will love.

The lively cartoon art style brings the jokes to life.

The lively cartoon art style brings the jokes to life.

Flags hold a special fascination for children, and books about flags are perennially popular.

This clever book contains everything that you need to start playing chess! The press-out pieces slot together without glue to create 32 pieces and a board; and all the instructions...