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This fascinating series explores the science behind various phenomena using an engaging question and answer approach.

Did you know that wombats poo in cubes and that mice can drop up to 75 pellets of poo a day? Do you know which animal''s poo is sparkly like glitter? And which civilised animals always poo in the same spot, a bit like using their own toilets?With this fun and slightly irreverent book adapted from the bestselling board game, little readers can laugh while they learn all about different animals - specifically, how they poo!

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Uncover History and find out about the Shang dynasty with this fun and humorous guideFounded sometime around 1600 BCE, the Shang Dynasty was governed by a series of about 29 kings over a 600 year period. They were situated along the Yellow River Valley, China, and historians know a lot about their lives from the discovery of the oracle bones, ancient tombs and cities and other artefacts. The Shang Dynasty is known for the invention of early writing, the development of a government, their skill with bronze and their use of the chariot and bronze weapons in warfare.Who were the Shang? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded and some Chinese folk tales. Find out the answer to questions such as 'how did the Shang wage wars?', 'what were dragon bones?' and 'what did Shang kings do?'Using fun, humorous illustrations, this book offers an insight into the daily life of the Shang people. Ideally suited for readers age 8+Read the other titles in the seri

Bestselling children’s author and human rights campaigner Onjali Raúf invites young readers to discover everything there is to know about kindness, empathy, friendship and fighting for the things that matter. (Not to mention cool things like using our inbuilt X-ray vision and detecting negative forces!)With the help of her favourite fictional characters (from She-Ra to Superman), some of the inspiring people she has been honoured to work with, and a few of her biggest inspirations (from Frederick Douglas to Malala Yousafzai), Onjali motivates budding young activists, showing them that no one is too small to make a difference.Because with a bit of compassion, a big dollop of hope and even the smallest act of kindness, magical things can happen. Hope is on the horizon; here’s how children everywhere can find it . . .

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series. Enter the Grishaverse with the number one New York Times-bestselling Six of Crows, book one of the Six of Crows Duology. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price - and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker.Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone. .. A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist.Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction - if they don't kill each other first.

'Perfect for children predisposed to anxiety' - Dr Max PembertonThis is a book for people who worry (so, yeah-everyone!). The perfect companion for children feeling anxious about returning to school or feeling overwhelmed with worried thoughts. We all have a mixture of fun and not-so fun feelings.And everyone feels worried sometimes. But too much anxiety can get in the way. This fun book is here to help boys and girls identify their anxiety, understand why it's just part of that thing we call life, and equip them with all the tools they need to find calm again.Playfully presented, packed with illustrations and expertly vetted, author-artist Rachel Brian (co-creator of the viral Tea Consent video) delivers a must-have book for anyone who wonders why they worry and what they can do about it. From recognising when you're feeling anxious, to taking charge, training your brain and using awesome techniques to help you feel good again, this book will have readers worrying less and living more

The first book in the million copy selling Gallagher Girls series set at an elite boarding school for spies. Perfect for fans of XO, Kitty. A lot of teenage girls feel invisible sometimes.I'm luckier than most because, at my school, that's considered cool. Gallagher Academy might claim to be a school for geniuses, but it's really a school for spies. Cammie Morgan is fluent in fourteen languages and capable of killing a man in seven different ways (three of which involve a piece of uncooked spaghetti).But she's about to embark on her most dangerous mission yet: falling in love.

The second book in the million copy selling Gallagher Girls series set at an elite boarding school for spies. Perfect for fans of XO, Kitty. A Gallagher Girl's real grades don't come in pass or fail - they're measured in life or death.This semester at Gallagher Academy, Cammie is through with lying and sneaking around. At least, outside of classes. But when she's blamed for a security breach, Cammie might have to do a little sneaking to clear her name, starting with the mysterious group of guests staying at the school - code name: Blackthorne.

The third book in the million copy selling Gallagher Girls series set at an elite boarding school for spies. Perfect for fans of XO, Kitty. Here's the thing about covert operations: they never, ever let you stop to put on comfortable shoes.A spy-in-training at Gallagher Academy, Cammie Morgan has a cover for every occasion. But when she's forced to blow hers to save her best friend from being kidnapped, Cammie and her friends are determined to hunt down the sinister organisation threatening to tear their secret sisterhood apart. Because this time it's personal.

The fourth book in the million copy selling Gallagher Girls series set at an elite boarding school for spies. Perfect for fans of XO, Kitty. Most people believe me when I lie.But the boy in front of me was a trained operative. At Gallagher Academy, Cammie Morgan has been fake kidnapped once, almost actually kidnapped twice, and targeted by one criminal organisation and two very cute boys. But when she discovers one of her most-trusted allies is a rogue double-agent, Cammie faces her most terrifying mission as she questions her trust in her classmates, her teachers, and even her own heart.

The fifth book in the million copy selling Gallagher Girls series set at an elite boarding school for spies. Perfect for fans of XO, Kitty. You might think being the target of an international criminal organisation would make people stare at you.Well, try holding hands. With a boy. The last thing Cammie Morgan remembers is leaving Gallagher Academy.When she wakes up in an alpine convent with no memory of the past four months, Cammie and her friends must travel across the world to piece together the clues she left behind in a race against time to uncover what she did last summer.

The sixth and final book in the million copy selling Gallagher Girls series set at an elite boarding school for spies. Perfect for fans of XO, Kitty. What is a Gallagher Girl? She's a genius, a scientist, a heroine, a spy .. . a Gallagher Girl is whatever she wants to be.Cammie Morgan is about to take on her final and most dangerous mission at Gallagher Academy. Armed with the truth about why she's being hunted by an ancient criminal organisation, Carrie and her friends must track down its elusive members to save their sisterhood - and the world. But will they survive to see graduation?

A bright and funny picture book packed with different kinds of animal farts - even your own!Did you know that ferrets often fart right next to their own heads? Or that horses can't burp at all, so they need to fart all their gas out? Which animal produces the BIGGEST farts? Why are seal farts considered the stinkiest? Discover all this and more with Did You Fart?Packed with hilarious illustrations and fascinating farty facts, this fun and slightly irreverent book adapted from the bestselling card game will have little readers laughing while they learn.

This is the girl who was left on the shore,Given so little, yearning for more. This is the boat she dragged out to sea,Scruffy and scratched but strong as can be... This is the story of a daring young girl who lives in a fishing village with her nana and little cat.Every day, villagers see her set out to sea on a small green boat - cat in tow - and every night, they watch her return home, empty-handed. But though her knapsack is empty, and her pockets are bare, this is a girl who has found the greatest treasure of all . .. A heartwarming story about embracing adventure and treasuring memories that will stay with you long after the final page.

*NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR**HEARTSTOPPER: FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The final installment in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between.*NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR**FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL**Read it before you see it: Heartstopper Forever movie coming soon from Netflix*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The final installment in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between.Everyone in school knows Nick and Charlie. Everyone knows they're going to be together forever.But Charlie's busy with his bid to become head boy. And while Nick is preparing to leave for uni, he's starting to wonder who he'll be . . . without Charlie.Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, underage drinking, and sexual references.'The queer

TEN LITTLE: now a major TV series on Sky Kids! Help ten little Vikings track down a pack of giant dragons in this action-packed rhyming and counting adventure.Join ten daring Vikings for an adventure through stormy seas, bubbling geysers and more in this fast-paced rhyming and counting adventure!Ten Little Vikings watch some dragons fly away - until they spot a baby dragon left behind, shivering in the hay! Follow the Viking clan as they battle and barge their way past naughty gnomes, sleeping trolls and Norse gods, to get one little baby dragon back home.Read the bouncy rhyming story and count from ten to one and back again, as the little Vikings disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each pages, and join in with the read-aloud sounds.

Embark on a thrilling rescue mission with the Octonauts in Meerkat Rescue, an official storybook based on the Kalahari Copycat episode of Octonauts: Above and Beyond. When the Octonauts journey to the sun-baked Kalahari Desert, they discover a mob of meerkats in trouble. It''s up to the team to work together to help their new furry friends. Packed with adventure, teamwork, and animal facts, this story brings the wonders of the natural world to life. Perfect for children aged 3 to 6, this beautifully illustrated book encourages curiosity about wildlife and a love of helping others. Whether it''s storytime or playtime, Meerkat Rescue is the perfect choice for little explorers and fans of the Octonauts.Featuring fan-favourite characters Captain Barnacles, Peso and Kwazii in exciting new locations and vehicles, including the Terra-Gup 4 and Octo-Ray. Includes fun and informative fact pages about the interesting creatures and locations from the story.

Discover the stories of some of the most adventurous and infamous characters in mythology from around the world in this bold, funny, and beautifully illustrated collectable picture book series.Most people know Odysseus for his great intelligence and Trojan Horse trick. But once upon a time, Odysseus was just a little boy. Sure, he was the prince of Ithaca, and he grew up to go on the most epic ten-year journey in Greek mythology, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. This is his story.Packed with facts from the Greek mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths is the perfect series for mythology-loving kids.

Homer''s The Odyssey like you''ve never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: The Odyssey has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Martin Bustamante.This series has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for all to enter and understand. With dyslexia-friendly design for readers aged 10+; inclusive art so anyone can relate to iconic roles; snappy simplified text; introductory material to set the scene; heaps of material at the back, looking at the play''s themes, language, publication, performance in history, a timeline of Shakespeare''s life and works, and more! Classics available: Macbeth, The Tempest, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice, Frankenstein, Dracula, A Christmas Carol, Hound of the Baskervilles, The Odyssey.Praise for Classics in Graphics: "[...] an excellent job conve

★ 2025兒童圖像小說大獎得主！爆笑又暖心的超能力成長冒險★ 害羞男孩 × 獨角獸之力 × 暗黑勢力全面來襲★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》與《Dog Man》讀者進階首選如果有一天，你突然長出獨角獸角——而且還得拯救世界？布萊恩一直覺得自己和別人不太一樣。就算還沒長出獨角獸角，他的人生也夠怪了：會說話的瑪芬、被迫吞下冥界之王救好友，日常早就超出常理。當他收到一封「獨角獸限定睡衣派對」的神祕邀請時，他忍不住想——也許終於有人能理解他？然而，雲端城堡裡的華麗派對，真的只是單純的魔法聚會嗎？那些心裡揮之不去的不安，是單純的焦慮，還是更黑暗的力量正在逼近？色彩繽紛、笑點翻飛，卻同時溫柔描寫「與眾不同」的勇氣。《獨角少年》用獨角獸的光芒，照亮一段關於友情、自我認同與成為英雄的奇幻旅程。UNICORN BOY is a colourful, hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series about a shy kid who unwillingly sprouts a unicorn horn and uses his newfound magical powers to help those in need! Perfect for fans of Jamie Smart or those moving on from Dog Man.'One of the best comics I've read in a long time! Imaginative, thrilling, and with so many surprising twists, everyone should be reading Unicorn Boy!' - Jamie Smart, creator of BUNNY vs MONKEY on UNICORN BOYBrian always felt a bit different compared to other kids. Even before growing a unicorn horn, discovering a talking muffin and swallowing the ruler of the Underworld to save his BFF. So when

Waterstones Children's Book of the Month JUNE 2026Lily is having the times of her life. . . if only she could stay in one era. An accidental time-travel diary of cringes, friendship fallouts and first love - it''s LOTTIE BROOKS meets BACK TO THE FUTURE! Turning 13 on New Year''s Day has a whole new meaning when the clock ticks down to another century. Thank goodness Lily''s BFF, family and secret crush always seem to turn up whenever she lands. But how will she live in a time before chicken nuggets were invented? Why are her brother''s clothes so ridiculous in every era? And how on earth can she cope with being mean girl Georgia''s servant?!A hilarious romp through time as Lily bounces throughout history trying to impress her crush and survive friendship mega dramas.

Enter the fantastically Wundrous world of Nevermoor - perfect for all adventurous young readers. Morrigan Crow has a dangerous choice to make in the fourth of this bestselling, award-winning series ... Praise for Nevermoor: 'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical ...quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike. In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down. When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel.She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon and a red pool of blood. Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first into a murder investigation, while also grappling with her ever-growing Wundersmith powers. And although her friends are there to help, she fears that could change if the

Come with me if you dare, and take the Which Way to Anywhere...Hold on tight for book 3 in an out-of-this-world new series from former Waterstones Children's Laureate and No.1 bestselling author ofHow to Train Your Dragon.From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 3 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic.Planet Earth, in case you do not know it, is a small, green little world, out on the end of a remote and rarely visited Milky Way.All Magic wassupposedto have disappeared from this particular planet many centuries earlier.But in an ordinary, slightly damp part of the planet there are five human children with extraordinary Magical Gifts that the universe has never seen before. Only two of them don't know it yet.What will Mabel and Izzabird's Gifts be? And how will they navigate Bounty Hunters, a witch and three perilous tasks to reach the end of their story? After all, there's nothing like an adve

Ever wished you could fly, become invisible, have super-strength or unleash a powerful electric shock? In the animal kingdom, these incredible abilities aren''t just comic-book fantasy - they''re survival skills!Discover nature''s ultimate superheroes: fish that soar through the air, eels that zap with over 600 volts and beetles that fire toxic blasts from their bums. These mind-blowing creatures are living proof that Mother Nature is the greatest scientific genius of all time.Join the action-packed, comic-book-style adventures of the Super Animals and explore the astonishing, real-life powers that help them thrive in the wild.

Packed full of illustrations, exciting experiments - and even comic strips - That''s Life! encourages young scientists to start looking for the living things around them.Life is everywhere on planet Earth. Jungles, deserts, seas, plains, fields and forests - all of them teem with life but, amazingly, you can also find lots of living things hidden in your home, and even hidden inside you! Join Sherlock Ohms and his companions on a brilliant biological adventure, seeking out all kinds of life, including the life forms hiding in your own home!That''s Life! Is the follow-up to The Element in the Room (shortlisted for The Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 and The Royal Society Young People''s Book Prize 2019. Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2020).

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief.Horrid Henry loves to hate school, and he and his classmates are always getting up to mischief. Discover six of the best and funniest stories about Henry''s school days, including a run-in with a new teacher, some very creative writing and of course the dreaded case of nits . . .An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere, and ideal entertainment for school holidays and journeys.This collection contains the following stories:- Horrid Henry''s New Teacher- Horrid Henry: Nits Nits Nits!- Horrid Henry: Underpants Panic- Horrid Henry''s Newspaper- Horrid Henry: Waking the Dead- Horrid Henry''s Autobiography

A funny and reassuring story about the importance of listening and being a good friend. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside and the illustrator of Ten Minutes to Bed. Now in a chunky board book edition.Little Chattysaurus LOVES to chitter chatter. He wants to tell EVERYONE how to build a den, how to play hide-and-seek AND his thoughts on having picnics. There is a LOT to say. But when going on adventures into the woods, there is often a lot to listen to as well - and some of it is VERY helpful! The perfect picture book to help children learn the benefits of listening. For every Chattysaurus - large or small.Check out the other books in the DinoFeelings series:The WorrysaurusThe HugasaurusThe StompysaurusThe Wobblysaurus

ALAN IS KING OF THE UNIVERSE. Well, not yet. But he WILL be.Join Alan and Fido on more hilarious adventures as they try to take over the universe - as long as they''re home in time for tea, of course.This two-colour graphic novel series for 7+ readers will have kids and their grown-ups rolling around the floor with laughter. Suitable for newly independent readers.

本書主角是一顆——馬鈴薯？沒錯，Kid Potato 是個再普通不過的小孩，只是他剛好是一顆馬鈴薯！本書收錄五則短篇漫畫故事，節奏明快、笑點密集，從外星人入侵、機器人馬桶，到和邪惡勢力一起吃起司，情節荒謬又爆笑，頁頁插圖，閱讀無壓力。故事篇幅短小，非常適合剛建立閱讀自信的孩子、視覺型讀者，或是喜歡《Dog Man》與《Captain Underpants》風格的讀者。誇張搞怪中帶著友情與冒險元素，讓孩子一讀就停不下來。書末還附有趣味迷宮與創作活動，讓閱讀延伸成創意遊戲。這是一本會讓孩子讀完立刻再讀一次的爆笑漫畫讀本！🥔🤪💥🥔🤪💥 Meet Kid Potato! 🥔🤪💥🥔🤪💥He’s a totally regular kid . . .except he’s a potato.Join him and his friends in FIVE spud-tacularly funny, bite-size and utterly pointless adventures, perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Jamie Smart!Bursting with illustrations on every page, this series is ideal for visual kids, newly confident and reluctant readers, or kids (and adults) who love to LOL.Expect:👽 Alien invasions🚽 Robot toilets🧛 Eating cheese with the forces of evil🎳 Epic bowling battles🤯 Vanishing pets🎉 Awesome friendships??A snot maze AND a Draw Your Own activity in the back.Don’t believe this is the most HILARIOUS book ever? Check out these sMASHing reviews from ACTUAL kid readers and their parents:“Loved this book

Everyone has to go to the loo. POOEMS are poems that go there too! A hilariously pongy illustrated poetry collection from the author of the bestselling and award-winning Oi Frog!When gorillas are full of bananasThey don''t just go to the loo.They swing from their nest,They beat on their chest,And they go for a POO-OOO-OOOOOO!!!But what colour are mermaid poos? How many bottoms do aliens have? Do poos float in space? And what does a ghost say when it''s sitting on your toilet?Find out in this rollicking rhyming show-plopper of a picture book, packed full of potty-humour poems and revoltingly funny pictures from award-winning creators Kes Gray (Oi Frog!) and David Tazzyman (You Can''t Take an Elephant on the Bus). Perfect for reading aloud and guaranteed to get children giggling!

Buzz Sausage Wolf has a new neighbour - but OH NO, it''s a CAT! Everyone knows, cats and dogs are NEVER friends. But maybe this strange Smelly Cat is different. . . A hilariously silly full-colour illustrated story about making friends, ideal for newly independent readers moving on from picture books.A warmly funny story for fans of Rabbit and Bear, large dollops of silliness and the occasional unexpected dog parp.

Ghost Boys, the New York Times bestselling novel about a Black boy killed by a white police officer from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, is brought to a new audience in this heartbreaking and powerful graphic novel with striking colour artwork by Setor Fiadzigbey.ALIVE Twelve-year-old Jerome doesn''t get into trouble. He goes to school. He does his homework. He takes care of his little sister.Then Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. DEAD As a ghost, watching his family trying to cope with his death, Jerome begins to notice other ghost boys. Each boy has a story and they all have something in common... Bit by bit, Jerome begins to understand what really happened - not just to him, but to all of the ghost boys. A poignant and gripping graphic novel about how children and families face the complexities of race and racism in today''s world.

Literally the book of the year, this incredible compendium gives you fun and fantastic facts for every date on the calendar.Something amazing really does happen every single day!Literally the book of the year, this incredible compendium gives you fun and fantastic facts for every date on the calendar.Did you know that Buzz Aldrin took the first selfie in space on November 12th, 1966? Or that October 21st is International Day of the Nacho?Read the facts daily throughout the year or look up birthdays to see what amazing events in history happened on that day!

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksKirkus Reviews Best Teen & YA Horror of 2025Knives Out meets Belladonna in this gorgeously gothic queer YA horror and dark romance about an inherited estate, murderous relatives, and a garden with a taste for blood, from the New York Times bestselling author of Don''t Let the Forest In and The Boy Who Steals Houses. Evander has lived like a ghost in the forgotten corners of the Hazelthorn estate ever since he was taken in by his reclusive billionaire guardian. He can never leave, he can never go in the gardens and he can never be alone with Laurie, the boy who tried to kill him seven years ago.But when his guardian is murdered and Evander inherits Hazelthorn, Laurie may be the only one who can help him find the killer.As dark secrets unravel, moss bleeds though the walls, poisonous mushrooms flourish beneath the floorboards, and Evander must discover what he''s really inherited before Hazelthorn''s garden demands to be fed.

Discover all the fascinating things there are to know about mushrooms with this perfect book for autumn and fungi enthusiasts.The world is a treasure trove of fungi. There are over 1.5 million known fungus species on our planet; we use them for food and medicine, they can be found in every ecosystem and on all continents, and they're even more closely related to animals than plants. They can also be as deadly as they are beautiful.Unearth the scientific, cultural and fantastical properties of mushrooms, and explore the world of mushrooms beyond what's in a kitchen, from a ballerina waxcap and barbie pagodas to a snowy disco and stinkhorns.This book celebrates their beauty, complexity and significance, and gives an insight into this fascinating kingdom of fungi.

Grab your magnifying glass and join the After School Detectives Club to puzzle your way through fifty mind-boggling mysteries in this official children's book inspired by the stories of Agatha Christie.With fifty mystery puzzles for budding detectives!From a crisis on a cruise ship to a country house poisoning and a treacherous train journey, there's something perilously exciting for every budding detective to solve!* Created in collaboration with the official Agatha Christie estate* Bringing the thrilling and mysterious world of Agatha Christie to a new generation of puzzle-solving, code-cracking detectives​* For children aged 8 and up

It's time for a mind-blowing look at the history and mystery of time with the masters of timekeeping - travelling across the globe and even to the far reaches of space with Royal Observatory Greenwich's Curator of TimeIt's time for a mind-blowing look at the history and mystery of time with the masters of timekeeping - travelling across the globe and even to the far reaches of space!The Wonders of Time is written by the expert Curator of Time at the home of timekeeping, Royal Observatory Greenwich. The book uncovers the history and mysteries of time: its beginnings, the methods of measuring it, how we experience it, different philosophies of time and the potential of time travel. Readers explore the timeline of timekeeping, looking at the evolution of our understanding from the Big Bang to today.Just some of the astonishing contents of The Wonders of Time:- The beginning of time in the Universe, on Earth and measuring time on other planets in the solar system- The shape of time (is it