Secondhand Childrens Reference Books

'A super book for children to enjoy as they puzzle their way through the challenges, which get harder as they progress through the book' - Parents in Touch___________________Brain Games for...

If ever there was a book to make you switch off your television set, The Dangerous Book for Boys was it. And now, from the same authors, after the success...

A bumper collection of Ireland's favourite legends for children.Included are: The Children of Lir, The Brown Bull of Cooley, Deirdre of the Sorrows, The Salmon of Knowledge and a host...

Peaceful farmers on the fertile Mid-Atlantic seaboard fierce warriors in the wooded Northeast nomadic buffalo hunters on the Great Plains and igloo-dwellers in the frozen Arctic - the North American...

Discover the sea creatures that call the ocean home in this beautiful collection of twenty original tales. A special gift for nature lovers of all ages!The ocean is full of...

What if the world's population were represented by a village of just 100 people? How many speak a Chinese dialect? How many cannot read or write? And how many chickens...

Josh Van Der Flier is the current World Rugby Player of the Year and star of the all-conquering Ireland and Leinster rugby teams. Growing up in Wicklow, Josh was sports...

The "Big Quiz Quest Book" is designed to be used in three ways. Children can: test themselves and each other with quick-fire quizzes; use the quizzes to gain straightforward question-and-answer...

Lugs Branigan was the toughest cop on the beat.A Dublin legend, he was a bullied kid who grew up to be a heavyweight boxing champion and Ireland's most celebrated lawman.Lugs...

Ancient stories that challenge modern notions of what it means to be a hero. The ancient gods of Ireland were once worshipped throughout the land. Powerful and brave, they were...

Children are, in many ways, born philosophers.Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet too often this inborn...

Long ago in Ireland, there lived a boy called Fionn, who wanted to know everything.Fionn goes to live with the wisest man in Ireland, hoping to find answers to his...

From the bestselling author of the Rugby Spirit seriesWith rugby more popular in Ireland than ever before, sportswriter Ger Siggins celebrates the sport as he charts its success across the...

'Millions of years ago, long before humans existed, Earth belonged to the dinosaurs ...'Travel back in time and explore the prehistoric land of the dinosaurs! Discover how big a Brachiosaurus...

A brand new, fantasy-themed, search and find adventure from the publishers of the 2017 bestselling title Where's the Unicorn?Follow the further adventures of a colourful blessing of globetrotting unicorns. This...

Who am I?I ask myself.What makes me a ME?I think hard with all my might,And look around to see.What makes you a you? Are you like a sports car -...

What exactly is consent? Why does it matter? How can you respect other people's boundaries, and have them respect yours? Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of...

This title provides a wonderful introduction to the world of words for young children just starting to learn French. It includes over 500 words, each illustrated with Jo Litchfield's delightful...

This is a brand new edition of this comprehensive geography title, placing the world at your fingertips and explaining key topics in a lively and accessible way. Evocative photographs convey...

The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was formed in July 1940 - its mission: to send agents into occupied Europe to conduct covert operations against Allied enemies. Many of these agents...

A fun and practical guide to caring for dogs and puppies.How to be your best friend's best friendFor thousands of years, dogs and people have looked after each other, played,...

This book is part of a series containing a combination of information, facts and fun activities. It tells the story of the postal service - from the days of the...

Paper has never been so terrifying!Just when you thought your paper was safe! Ordinary paper springs to life with Dino-Gami, a new sophisticated origami kit for origami artists. Create 20...

Trigger is a special horse - he can write his name! His is just one of the real-life stories in this book. Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and...

Physicists can't yet build time machines but they know that the laws of physics would allow one to exist. Scientists are investigating the manipulation of potential 'natural' time machines such...

In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his own cello teacher - the...

Get ready for another awesome year of gaming with this ultimate guide to the best games including a definitive list of the biggest games of the past year and the...