Secondhand Childrens Reference Books

OCTOBER 1940 I was out, free of my aircraft, tumbling wildly in the air. I pulled the ripcord. I was jerked back by the parachute as air punched into it...

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...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively...

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and, most importantly, you!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is...

Exciting stories of Greek gods, goddesses and heroes vividly retold for young readers. Includes a "Who's who" guide to each character, including, Icarus and Daedalus, Zeus and Atlas and their...

HORRIBLE SCIENCE: BULGING BRAINS is full of the most squishing, gooey and stinky facts about the human brain! It looks like a huge grey bogey or something you'd step in...

Discover the best ways to protect yourself and stay safe in Minecraft.Will you survive the night? The world of Minecraft is a place of wonder, discovery and most of all:...

For the legions of dedicated Ripley's fans, and anyone else on the planet who loves the extraordinary but true, this latest annual is a feast of delights. Following hot on...

This is a full colour paperback guide to the monsters and peoples in the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. Packed with photographs and drawings, this introduction shows how the...

Packed with fascinating facts and drawing on Steve's own amazing experiences, this is the second fact-filled Deadly guide for Steve Backshall fans everywhere. Illustrated throughout with full colour photographs and...

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...

This is a book of facts and records about bizarre feats of the human, material and natural world. It is a solid reference work of the strange but true. It...

Everyone's heard of Usain Bolt, but how many people know about Dineka Maguire? Like Bolt, the Irish woman is a world record holder but in the rather lesser known sport...

Are you a human sponge? Do you thirst for facts, trivia and knowledge? If so, this is the book for you!Based on the hugely popular Historopedia by John and Fatti...

Tilly lives in turbulent times. It's the 1550s; when Queen Mary ousts Lady Jane Grey to win the throne, her executioners are kept busy. Even Princess Elizabeth is imprisoned in...

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...

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,...

Science with the squishy bits left in! What happened when a nurse drank diarrhoea? Why does deadly cholera make your skin turn blue? Which scientist used eyeballs as food for...

This self-help book offers practical, down-to-earth advice from Jen Alexander and is a must for children and their parents. In recent surveys, 50% of 10-year-olds and 90% of 14 year-olds...

This story of a young boy who encounters a polar bear while climbing a snow-covered mountain teaches children relaxation techniques to reduce stress, prepare for sleep, and improve self-confidence.

This is a new primary school thesaurus for ages 8 and over. It is suitable for primary school children who are developing independent writing skills and it is also intended...

How can YOU help save our planet? This awesome and inspiring guide, written by McFly bassist and environmental activist Dougie Poynter, will show you how to get involved in the...

"Enchanting, breathtaking and beautiful... If you need me, I'll be in Storyland" - Ben Miller DREAM OF THE HEROES AND MONSTERS RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP. THIS IS WHERE WE BEGAN....

How does an acorn grow into a tree? What does a baby sea horse eat? Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn all about your favourite species...

Science with the squishy bits left in! Where does your food go? What happens when a boil bursts? Which animals live in your eyelashes? Get the awful answers in Blood,...

The official tie-in to The Return of the King, in which actor Andy Serkis relates how he and the team of animators brought Tolkien's character Gollum to life. Film-making history...

This book contains the following Usborne titles: Illustrated dictionary of biology, Illustrated dictionary of physics and Illustrated dictionary of chemistry. An essential and great value home or school reference book...

Why were pyramids built? What do they look like inside? What types of things have been found in pyramids? Explore the mysteries of history through the ancient Egyptian pyramids. This...