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Build strong literacy foundations with leveled nonfiction minibooks and comprehension activities! Engage first-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include picture dictionaries with words to know, plus comprehension, vocabulary, and scaffolded writing activities.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your first-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of grade-level topics or use them all!Illustrated nonfiction minibooks and two-page selections in this grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"We Need the Sun" Level C"Little Blue Butterfly" Level D"About the Wind" Level G"Water" Level GSocial Studies:"The Statue of Liberty" Level D"Looking at the United States" Level EBiography:"Winslow Homer, American Artist" Level C"Maria Martinez, Native American Potter" Level E"George Washington Carver" Level FHow-to:"How to Make the President's Breakfast" Level FEach unit includes:Teacher support pages w

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage fourth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your fourth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 4 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Getting to Know Snakes" Level P"Weather and the Scientists Who Study It" Level S"From Power Plant to Lightbulb" Level TGeography:"The Mystery of the Matching Continents" Level RSocial Studies:"Being an Active Citizen" Level Q"How Countries Create Their Economies" Level TBiography:"Julia Morgan: Architect and Tra

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage sixth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your sixth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 6 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"The Force of Magnetism" Level V"Food Webs in Ecosystems" Level X"Genes for Survival" Level YSocial Studies:"Comparing Rights and Responsibilities" Level X"Ancient Economies" Level YBiography:"Phillis Wheatley: Antislavery Poet" Level V"Colin Powell: An American Leader" Level WHow-to:"How to Grow a Container Garden

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage second-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, picture dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your second-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderIllustrated nonfiction texts in the grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Baby Blue Whale" Level I"Big Machines" Level LGeography:"Big Island Map" Level KSocial Studies:"TOMS Shoes" Level I"Rosa Parks Rides the Bus" Level L"What Does Congress Do?" Level MBiography:"Ben Franklin and the Glass Harmonica" Level J"Thank You, Sarah Josepha Hale" Level KHow-to:"Fun with

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage third-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your third-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderIllustrated nonfiction texts in the grade 3 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Big, Wild Cats!" Level L"Plants of the Rainforest" Level N"Two Climates" Level OSocial Studies:"It's a Grand Old Flag" Level O"The Mystery of Mesa Verde" Level O"About Banks" Level PGeography:"The Great Lakes" Level NBiography:"Sandra Day O'Connor" Level L"Barack Obama" Level MTechnology:"The Zipper" L

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage fifth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your fifth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 5 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"The Value of Weeds" Level S"Amazing Ants" Level T"Gravity in Our Solar System" Level VSocial Studies:"A Viking Voyage" Level U"Spying During the Revolutionary War" Level V"Comparing Education in Two Cultures" Level WGeography:"Earth's Precious Water" Level UBiography:"Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer, Writer, and Ant

Cleo and Chad are twins who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cleo needs to repeatedly clean herself, while Chad needs to repeatedly check his things. But this is getting in the way of everyday life! Can they overcome their compulsions and get better?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their chil

Get swept away by the drama in your own bloodstream, with the acclaimed manga that inspired the hit anime. The complete series is now available in these two oversized, 600-page volumes!Hailed by doctors and educators for its fun and accurate depictions, Cells at Work! follows the spunky Red Blood Cell and cold-as-ice White Blood Cell as they navigate all manner of health problems from the inside out.Includes Vol. 1-3 ofCells at Work!Follow the 37 trillion cells inside a human body, including Red Blood Cell, White Blood Cell, Macrophage, and, of course, the cute, little Platelets, as they face off against threats like cedar pollen, parasites, food poisoning, staph infection, and their ultimate nemesis, cancer. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, these tiny workers are doing their best to keep you moving.This new omnibus edition brings the series back in a larger page size, with three volumes in one. Collect the entire series in just two books!

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5–9 who are studying English as a foreign language.Make learning grammar fun with this clear, simple and visual guide for children learning English as a foreign language or English as a second language (ESL). Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar apart from other language materials for children. Attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference book will help children to describe the world around them, talk about their likes and dislikes, ask questions, and form negative sentences. Grammar is first presented in a realistic scene, and then broken down into small chunks that are easy to unders

Can we ever go home again? This question lies at the heart of Homecomings by Wong Yoon Wah, a veteran Singaporean poet and a prominent voice in global Chinese literature.In these poems, Wong delves into his country’s precolonial and colonial history, the natural heritage of the rainforest, his memories of his kampung hometown, his heartbreak at the closure of Nanyang University, and the global traumas of European colonisation and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.He expresses the loneliness and dislocation of the Chinese diaspora, as well as the sorrow of his generation as so many of their cultural touchstones are destroyed in the name of progress. At the same time, he embraces a planetary mode of thinking, sensing rapport with fellow humans from distant cultures and geographies, identifying even with the plants and animals that compose our ecosystem.Filled with nostalgia, bitter irony and strange beauty, Homecomings is a love letter to the past, revisiting its glories, making peace with t

Three siblings embark on an epic quest for a mythic grail in this first installment of Susan Cooper’s epic and award-winning The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look!All through time, the two great forces of Light and Dark have battled for control of the world. Now, after centuries of balance, the Dark is summoning its terrifying forces to rise once more…and three children find themselves caught in the conflict.The Drew siblings—Simon, Jane, and Barney—are on a family holiday in Cornwall when they discover an ancient map in the attic of the house they are sharing with their Great Uncle Merry. They know immediately that the map is special but have no way of knowing how much. For the map leads to a grail: a vital weapon for the Light’s fight against evil. In taking on the quest to find the grail, the Drews will have to race against the sinister human beings who serve the dreadful power of the dark—an adventure that puts their own lives in grave peril.

A Newbery Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyo

From decoding top-secret messages to collecting gadgets and cracking safes, help spies complete all kinds of mysterious missions in this exciting book packed with over 100 puzzles. With mazes, wordsearches, spot the difference and more, there's plenty to keep young secret agents busy on journeys, rainy days and holidays.

A touching tale about a little bunny with a big heart, featuring sparkly silver foil on every page!Snow Bunny and her friends are putting on a Christmas show. Finally, the stage is set and Snow Bunny has helped Bear, Mouse and Fox with their acts, but – oh dear! – there’s no time left for her to prepare her own perfomance.But as the performers take their final bows, it’s time to shine the spotlight on the helpful friend whose hard work and brilliant ideas made it all possible: Snow Bunny – the true star of the show.The perfect book for sharing on cold winter’s nights in the run-up to Christmas!There are more books in the Snow Bunny series to collect: Snow Bunny’s Christmas Wish and Snow Bunny’s Christmas Gift.

A brand-new first sticker book for toddlers and preschoolers!This festive sticker book has over 40 BIG stickers and features charming artwork from Benji Davies, the illustrator of The Storm Whale. Join Bizzy Bear as he has lots of adventures this Christmas, playing in the snow, visiting Santa and delivery presents to children all around the world. Every page includes a panel with objects to spot in the picture and stickers to complete the Christmas scene.There are three other Bizzy Bear sticker books to collect: Things That Go and Animals.

Epic, funny and highly illustrated new children’s book in the NYT bestselling series, perfect for kids and graphic novel fans in 2023!The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!The highly-anticipated ninth book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, and Emmy award-winning Netflix series, with over ten million copies in print!The last kids may have escaped the forbidden fortress by the skin of their teeth, but there isn't much to celebrate. Thrull has what he needs to complete the Tower, Rezzoch will most certainly come to Earth, and the world as they know it will cease to exist. Except Jack's Cosmic Hand is now even more powerful than he realized, and it might just be able to stop the inevitable from happening. To get

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling with a tale of old about a spellbinding courtesan who captured the imagination of their family patriarch, it’s up to Maomao to concoct a theatrical scheme to give the ladies a whopper of a story to take home! Later, Maomao goes back to sniffing around the Inner Court to find out the truth about the troubling prevalence of those foreign perfume oils that could spell disaster for the throne's future heirs...

十三歲的美因疫情封城孤身一人，卻用料理串起社區的人情與希望。這本感人小說重現武漢封城初期的真實與混亂，也描繪人與人之間的互助與堅韌。書末附上主角親自製作的食譜，讓讀者在閱讀之餘，也能重現家的味道。A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA NCSS 2023 Notable Social Studies Trade BookWhat was the pandemic of the century like at the start? This swift, gripping novel captures not only the uncertainty and panic when COVID first emerged in Wuhan, but also how a community banded together. Weaving in the tastes and sounds of the historic city, Wuhan's comforting and distinctive cuisine comes to life as the reader follows 13-year-old Mei who, through her love for cooking, makes a difference in her community. Written by an award-winning author originally from Wuhan. Grieving the death of her mother and an outcast at school, thirteen-year-old Mei finds solace in cooking and computer games. When her friend's grandmother falls ill, Mei seeks out her father, a doctor, for help, and discovers the hospital is overcrowded. As the virus spreads, Mei finds herself alone in a locked-down city try

Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this second book in the Starless Clan arc.Disaster has struck at the heart of RiverClan, leaving its warriors and its new medicine cat apprentice scrambling to protect their Clan--even if it means lying to the others. But at a time when the warrior code itself is shifting, no Clan is truly at peace... or truly safe.Packed with action and intrigue, this seventh Warriors series is a perfect introduction for new readers, while long-time fans will be thrilled to discover what unfolds after the events of The Broken Code.

The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- “Alaska tough”. But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday Earthquake -- struck.The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 peopl

The New York Times bestselling Arc of the Scythe series continues with “captivating…thrilling” (School Library Journal) stories that span the timeline. Storylines continue. Origin stories are revealed. And new Scythes emerge!There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. Centuries passed between the Thunderhead cradling humanity and Scythe Goddard trying to turn it upside down. For years, humans lived in a world without hunger, disease, or death with Scythes as the living instruments of population control.Neal Shusterman—along with collaborators David Yoon, Jarrod Shusterman, Sofía Lapuente, Michael H. Payne, Michelle Knowlden, and Joelle Shusterman—returns to the world throughout the timeline of the Arc of a Scythe series. Discover secrets and histories of characters you’ve followed for three volumes and meet new heroes, new foes, and some figures in between.Gleanings shows just how expansive, terrifying, and thrilling the world that began with the Printz Honor–winning Scyt

From R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Babel, this collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy--The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God--a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China's twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.The Poppy WarA war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan's most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism--and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity. . .The Dragon RepublicAfter committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the mu

A trip to the castle ruins leads to brand-new, daring adventure for our beloved blue-haired heroine. When she stumbles across the faratok tree and finds herself in the Time of Giants, Hilda learns all about the Giant Slayer. Desperate to help the Giants and negotiate peace, can Hilda change the past, whilst struggling with her own?

James and Cordelia must save London — and their marriage — in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to The Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her.In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter.After fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city’s glittering nightlife. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial.Cordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. The long-kept secret that Belial is James and

For Christine Daaé, a beautiful and talented opera singer, the time of her debut is approaching: soon the opera curtain will rise. In the audience, ready to applaud her, is her nobleman Raoul, secretly in love with her. It could be an unforgettable evening, but a mysterious shadow stretches over their dreams... A classic freely adapted by Tea Stilton.

Charlie and Lola: One Thing Charlie and Lola: Slightly InvisibleCharlie and Lola: I am Not Sleepy and I will Not Go to BedCharlie and Lola: I will Not Ever Never Eat a TomatoCharlie and Lola: A Dog with Nice EarsCharlie and Lola: I am Too Absolutely Small for School

The official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023!At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns.Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?

On the first day of Christmas Santa asked, "Who's helping me?"I told him . . ."Leave everything to me and Elfie!"Count and sing along as more and more elves join in helping Santa with his festive jobs over the twelve days of Christmas! From three selfie-elfies snapping photos in Santa's grotto to five twinkling elves hanging lights to nine elves brushing the reindeer... and Santa's beard! An elf-filled twist on the infamous 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, this hilarious festive romp is the perfect book to share and read together.

Hop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, the next volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!As a child, [REDACTED] lived an unremarkable life with his parents, playing war games with his friends and quarreling with his father. It never occurred to young [REDACTED] that the life he’d taken for granted might one day end…

The best dog-walkers in town are back in the third book of this heartwarming graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Allergic! The holidays have arrived for the PAWS team! And the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones....Gabby's parents finally get her a cell phone for Christmas, but instead of only using it for emergencies, she soon gets swept up in posting about PAWS online. And when one of her cute doggo videos goes viral, she becomes obsessed with becoming internet famous. Meanwhile, Priya receives some awful news: her family is being evicted! And although their new home is in a nice neighborhood ripe with possibilities, it's also all the way across town, so Priya is reluctant to give the change a chance. Instead, she resorts to long rides on the bus to her old school so she can continue being a part of PAWS with her friends. But when a big storm hits, burying the city in snow, the girl

Though Nomoto is at peace with her sexuality, she can’t shake the uneasiness she feels when she struggles to relate to other lesbians’ stories. Meanwhile, Kasuga receives a text message that causes unwelcome memories to come rushing back…Luckily, the new year brings new friends—and as their dinner party of two expands, so do their feelings for each other!

A picture book version of the festive tale from the popular Dinosaur Tales series. Sid's niece and nephew are visiting Santa with their Christmas lists- but are they asking for TOO much this year? A QR code provides a link to an audio recording of the story.

A delightful Sticker Dolly Dressing book version of the magical story of The Nutcracker.Use the stickers to dress the doll characters in this exciting version of the The Nutcracker ballet. Clara's uncle gives her a wooden nutcracker doll for Christmas, which, after a battle with the evil Mouse King, transforms into a real-life prince. Clara and the prince travel through a forest, filled with twirling snowflakes, before arriving the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, where trees are made of candy floss, cupcakes and candy canes. Clara eventually returns home. Has her experience been real or is it all an amazing dream?

In this second sequined adventure, join the spunky and powerful Sparkle Dragons as they blast their glitter fire and put their brains together to save the queendom from a malicious unicorn. A hilarious, easy-to-read graphic novel.Help! Sparkle Dragon Alert! Princess Puff wants Robert the Troll’s bustling smoothie shop closed. But why? The three glittery gumshoes equipped with brains, sass, and brawn—Trixie, Glinda, and Rue—are on the case. While investigating Puff, the sparkly trio find an even stranger string of clues that lead to none other than Malum, the mysterious unicorn. Malum is suspiciously inventing a new gadget in his stable and keeping it a big secret…and the Sparkle Dragons are determined to unveil just what he’s hiding. Sparkle, shine, glitter—go!Goofy humor paired with problem-solving make this malicious unicorn mystery an adventure for fans of Phoebe and her Unicorn and The Bad Guys.

The irresistible new romantic comedy from the number one bestselling author.Discover the joy that awaits when you set yourself free...Sasha is well and truly over it all: work (all-consuming), friendships (on the back burner), sex-life (non-existent).Sasha has hit a brick wall (literally).Armed with good intentions to drink kale smoothies, try yoga and find solitude, she heads to the Devon resort she loved as a child. But it's off-season, the hotel is falling apart and now she has to share the beach with someone else: a grumpy, stressed-out guy called Finn. How can she commune with nature when he's sitting on a rock, watching her? Especially when they don't agree on burnout cures.(Sasha: manifesting, wild swimming, secret chocolate bars; Finn: drinking whisky.)But when curious messages start appearing on the beach, Sasha and Finn are forced to begin talking - about everything. What's the mystery? Why are they both burned out? What exactly is 'manifesting', anyway?They might discover th

The blood-curdling history of Britain and Ireland from Terry Deary! The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in full colour. From gory stories of the Black Death, the Battle of Culloden and London’s Jack the Ripper, it’s all in Horrible Histories: Britain and Ireland :fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

列尼、山姆和狗狗Crumbs又惹禍啦！這次他們被「偷偷放逐」到操場，錯過學校大人物來訪。但列尼怎麼可能乖乖待著？一場驚天動地的大亂鬥就此展開！黑白插圖搭配爆笑對白，笑聲中藏著友情、正義與超越大人的勇氣！The second in a hilarious school-based comedy series for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid and Pamela Butchart!When an important visitor turns up at school one day, Lenny and his friends are surprised to find themselves sent to the back field to count the footballs and tidy up the bibs. The school dog, Crumbs, has been sent there too.He's quite a lively dog and prone to over-enthusiasm. Suddenly they realise it's all a ruse to keep them away from the guest! Furious, and not a little hurt, our heroes rush into school, demanding answers and an apology. The subsequent encounter (chase) with the important visitor nearly brings down the school.But, of course, Lenny and friends, with the help of the enthusiastic Crumbs, save the day and show everyone that Fleurwood Academy is the place to be!

Join Stephen the Christmas Sprout on his mission to spread the gift of kindness in this shiny, festive picture book. Also includes a Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar with 24 examples that little ones can follow to be kind too!Join Stephen the Christmas Sprout on his mission to spread the gift of kindness in this shiny, festive picture book with a funny rhyming text that will have children coming back for more.Say hello to a small green chap called Stephen Sprout!Stephen is no ordinary sprout, but a Christmas sprout who is on a quest to spread the gift of kindness and he needs your help! All of Stephen's friends are having wobbles and squabbles, so it's up to this sort-it-out sprout to save the day just in time for Christmas . . .Get stuck in by doing 24 acts of kindness with the help of Stephen's Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar, to bring some Christmas cheer into the world.