Truda Hangnail is a very wicked witch, banned from the Five Kingdoms because of her use of deep magic. Then she comes up with a fiendish plan to restore evil to the Five Kingdoms, transforming the goo
Toby Lolness is just one and a half millimetres tall, and he's the most wanted person in his world, the great oak Tree. When Toby's father makes a ground-breaking discovery, tapping into the very hear
Charlie's shoes are too tight but he doesn't want new ones. The lady at the shoe shop tells Charlie to listen to his toes, they are saying "ouch!". So Charlie gets brand new shoes.
Cherry has a cold but she doesn't want to go to the doctor. Her mum gently persuades her and when she gets there she finds it's not scary at all. In fact she has fun listening to her heartbeat on the
Mum and Dad are going out for the evening and a new babysitter is coming round to look after Cherry, Charlie and Baby Lou. She reads them two stories, and stays with them until they fall asleep. They
From Pytheas the Greek, who sailed to the Arctic Circle without a compass, to Neil Armstrong landing on the moon, this title features 14 extraordinary journeys by land, sea and air - each remarkable f
Each Sam's Science book explores an aspect of science through a conversation between young Sam and his mum. In this book, Sam and his mum delve into the soupy gloopy realm of digestion.
So what was it like to live in Shakespeare's time? What do we actually know about him? And how does someone become that famous? This book addresses such questions on the life and works of William Shak
"The Rights of the Reader" grew from celebrated French writer Daniel Pennac's experiences of teaching in "challenging" schools. This is a translation of this edition.
Four years after arriving in England from Trinidad, Floella Benjamin has started to make a life for herself in the face of prejudice and discrimination. When a life-changing moment arrives in the shap
Charles Dickens brought to life some of our favourite fictional characters, such as the Artful Dodger and his avaricious boss, Fagin, the miserly Scrooge and the spiteful Miss Havisham. But what inspi
Explains how the brain functions and how to make it work in different ways. Containing sections on intelligence and learning styles, keeping the brain fit and healthy and lots of tests and quizzes, th
What makes Michael Rosen most sad is thinking about his son, Eddie, who died. Here, in this jacketed hardback book he writes about his sadness, how it affects him and some of the things he does to try
In the warm ocean, among the waving sea grass meadows, an eye like a small black bead is watching the fish dart by. Who does it belong to? This title lets you dive into the magical, underwater realm o
Lying about on the sand like a fat sunbather, Seal might seem like a slow, dozy creature - but nothing compares with his grace and speed when he's underwater! Seal can dive like a rocket and hunt like
Dad's got toothache and Mum says it's time all the Buttons went to the dentist for a check-up. The dentist shows Charlie, Cherry and baby Lou how to look after their teeth.
Young children ask lots of questions. It's one of the ways they learn about themselves and about their bodies. This book lets you join siblings Nellie and Gus on a day out at the beach as they ask que
Join Nellie and Gus and their parents for a day at the zoo, where they see all kinds of children and families - both animal and human. To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends and relatives
Does chocolate make you happier? What's the most dangerous food on earth? How do you milk a camel? What's the fartiest food of all? And what's really in that burger you're about to eat? This book help
Each spring, animals migrate north to spend their summer in the snow-melt Arctic. In this season, the sun rarely sets and so millions of animals are drawn by the rich food sources and safe breeding gr
Moving smoothly as a river, her stripy coat bright as fire, mother tiger runs then vanishes in the tall grass. With plate-sized paws and a pink nose the size of your fist, she hunts and swims, cares f
Intends to encourage children to learn about the world as they learn to read. This title supports KS1 - 2 Science and Literacy, in consultation with the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education.
This stylish colouring book containing unpublished designs takes you on a journey through the marvellous, creative and revolutionary mind of Yves Saint Laurent. We are given a glimpse of his inspirati
This stylish colouring book features over 100 previously unpublished sketches and designs from the archives of the Fondation Pierre Berge - Yves Saint Laurent. Fanciful and fresh designs, chic and cas
Suitable for nature lovers and scientists-to-be, this book explores the fascinating life of a honeybee, gleaning golden tidbits of knowledge to pollinate their young minds. It includes an environmenta
The beauty of these fanciful creations will take your breath away -- and inspire you to bring the colors and textures of nature into your own home. Photographer David Ellwand's eye for natural beauty
An history of Britain which tells the story of two islands, Britain and Ireland, and the people, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and English, who have lived in them.
Offers coverage that ranges from the history of museums, to the very meaning of the word 'museum'. This title muses on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different
The year is AD 102 and Iliona, an educated Greek girl, has been orphaned and sold as a slave in Rome. Apart from her beloved diary, she hasn't a friend in the world. But the family she works for are n
Suitable for school children studying the Ancient Romans, this title brings the most famous moments in Roman history to life, from the birth of Romulus and Remus to the death of Julius Caesar - with a
A narrative history of Britain from 1066 to the end of the 20th century. It celebrates the rich diversity of the people and culture of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. It covers all the great eve
Dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, this title contains cartoon-strip illustrations and short biographies. It looks at the discoveries of many famous - and not so famous - inventors from around the world,
Shows you how the greatest explorers in history pieced together the picture of our world that we now take for granted. This book lets children explore some of the boldest, most daring expeditions of a
