CHILDRENS REFERENCE

A Book About Signs is a whimsical look at the signs that surround us. From road signs to memorial plaques, from traffic lights to placards to semaphores, different signs communicate...

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 -...

12 year old Violet has plenty to wish for. She wishes Will, her loving but controlling older brother, would be kinder to her. She wishes beautiful, charismatic Jasmine would be...

This definitive bumper book of the year covers all the unusual things that happened in 2022, as well as history, sport, jokes, riddles and pages for you to fill in...

It includes the stories of 'The Children of Lir', 'Deirdre of the Sorrows', 'Setanta', 'The Salmon of Knowledge', 'Fionn and the Dragon', 'Oisin in Tir na n-Og'.Sensitively written, these stories...

The sinking of the Titanic is the world's most famous sea tragedy, with over 1,500 lives lost on that cold April night in 1912. The ship has since held a...

"Get closer to the club you love with your comprehensive guide to all things Arsenal.This year's edition is packed with features, interviews, profiles and all your favourite games and quizzes...

Boo! Discover all the frightful stories behind iconic ghost tales and legends from around the world with history's most horrible headlines: the ghost and ghouls edition. The master of making...

Travel down the road of wisdom to discover how to think about a series of philosophical problems, how to defend your opinions on them, and how to evaluate the opinions...

A dinosaur for every day of the year! Dip in each day to discover a new dinosaur and enjoy sharing with friends or family. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable year-long...

Meet the inspiring young Irish people taking on the world!Follow beach-cleaner FLOSSIE DONNELLY on her quest to save the oceans, and join ADAM KING in changing the world one hug...

Discover all the foul facts about the Savage Stone Age with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Savage Stone Age are ready to uncover, including: what...

Discover all the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts are ready to uncover, including: why some slimy...

Fully updated edition of the best-selling classic with more than 100 new models and 500 ideas including building tips, tricks, and more!A brand new edition of the best-selling LEGO book...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! transports readers of all ages to a world beyond imagination - where truth is stranger than fiction!Every turn of the page reveals all-new and all-true...

Dear Diary, today I POPPED into existence and boy, did I create HAVOC on my arrival...Are you bursting to know the answers to REALLY BIG questions? Like, how are stars...

Hi, I'm Billy Conker!I love to explore our natural world and discover all the amazing creatures living there, from snails and bees in my back garden to polar bears and...

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and with the latest scientific discoveries and breathtaking filming, we will show you the secrets of our frozen planet, as you've never seen it before....

A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare.Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to...

Magical, mysterious and sometimes mischievous, the fairy folk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this charming compendium will reveal their secrets. From Cornish pixies and Spanish goblins to the...

Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty - winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for his book Diary of a Young Naturalist and author of Wild Child! - on a journey...

Discover everything you need to know about how to survive in the Overworld with this brand-new handbook! The Overworld is waiting to be explored - you just need to survive...

Dr Alex George's debut book for children and young people.What if we could think of mental health in a positive way? Sweep away the rain clouds. Talk about what's on...

Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it. Would you fight...

Imagine a world where seductive male sirens lure brave heroines to their death, where Icara and her mother fly too close to the sun, and where beautiful men are forced...

Dive into Minecraft with the official Minecraft Gift Box, packed with tips and tricks for creating amazing builds in the game. Get creative with this ultimate builder's gift box, a...

From shopping to chopping, this recipe book is packed full of ideas and tips to get kids cooking in the kitchen.This family cook book is a celebration of all things...

Gotta catch 'em all in the official Pokemon Search and Find!Journey to Alola with Ash and friends as they search for new and exciting Pokemon! From the Guardians of Alola...

A brand new edition of this international chess classic, with all-new illustrations.Aimed at children aged 7 and up, this character-based book is a complete guide to chess for those starting...

Discover how to train your brain and become the best you can be in this empowering and inclusive guide by the nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.Brains don't look like much,...

Slam the ball home with Michael Jordan.Scale mountain heights with Marielle Goitschel.Flip through the air with Simone Biles. Take a front-row seat and relive history's greatest sporting moments as they...

You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn? This delightful information book...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil's...

A fun and practical guide to making your brain brilliant, from well-being expert Nicola Morgan.Build a brilliant brain with this fun and practical guide for young people from award-winning well-being...

Delve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is...

Discover the extraordinary rise and fall of the Roman civilisation in this accessible introduction to Roman history.The Roman civilisation began in 753 BC. As it grew over the course of...

Travel back in time to discover the extraordinary lives of the ancient Egyptians in this accessible introduction to this historic civilization.Ancient Egypt was an incredible civilization that began around 3100...

'The perfect book for our times ... that young people will love (and parents will learn from too!).' - Matthew Syed'A lovely, clever and fun way to help kids understand...

TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk...

We all do it... Use the big, white telephone. Drop anchor. A number two. The Big Plop. But instead of flushing it out of sight and out of mind, you...

If you could go back in time and talk to famous rulers from the past, what would you ask? Brave animal interviewer and author Andy Seed has adapted his incredible...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Jordan Henderson, captain of Liverpool Football Club and midfield powerhouse for the England national team. Follow...

Where can you find Methuselah, the oldest tree in the world? Why is the baobab's trunk so fat? Can trees really warn each other that something is about to eat...

A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things train, Locomotion celebrates the ingenuity and usability of trains past, present and future.From early steam engines through to the modern high-speed trains of...

There is a whole world of food to discover!What did the ancient Romans snack on?And how has the humble potato shaped history?Will algae burgers be a future fast food?Everywhere on...