Books by John Wood

Portrait of John Wood

John Wood is a compelling voice in contemporary non‑fiction, known for combining sharp insight with an accessible, conversational tone. His writing explores the intersections of social progress, personal responsibility and global change, always underpinned by a keen sense of purpose and humanity. Readers are drawn to his ability to translate complex ideas into clear, motivating narratives that inspire action.

This latest work continues Wood's mission to show how individual decisions can create collective impact. With crisp prose and a focus on tangible outcomes, he encourages readers to look beyond short‑term goals and consider the broader implications of their choices. It is an uplifting and pragmatic read, ideal for anyone seeking to make a meaningful difference in the world.

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151 products


  • Worms

    BookLife Publishing Worms

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisZoom in on the little things in life with this big book of tiny creatures. Brilliant bees super spiders perfect plankton and wriggly worms might seem small but they have a huge impact on the world as we know it. These pint-sized planet protectors give us food make our medicine and save our seas - not to mention parachutes and bullet proof vests Find out how in this brilliant new series.Zoom in on the little things in life with this big book of tiny creatures. Brilliant bees super spiders perfect plankton and wriggly worms might seem small but they have a huge impact on the world as we know it. These pint-sized planet protectors give us food make our medicine and save our seas - not to mention parachutes and bullet proof vests Find out how in this brilliant new series.

    Out of stock

    £12.59

  • Materials at Home

    BookLife Publishing Materials at Home

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn engaging visual introduction to the science of materials. What is everything made from How are materials different What do we use them for and how do we pick the right material to useAn engaging visual introduction to the science of materials. What is everything made from How are materials different What do we use them for and how do we pick the right material to use

    1 in stock

    £12.99

  • Materials at School

    BookLife Publishing Materials at School

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £16.40

  • Materials at the Beach

    BookLife Publishing Materials at the Beach

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £16.96

  • Materials at the Shops

    BookLife Publishing Materials at the Shops

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisLet''s explore the material world! Why is a milk bottle made of plastic? Why is a sweater made of wool? What''s the best material for a slippery slide? Take a closer look at the many materials around you, and discover what your world is made of in this interesting and informative series.

    15 in stock

    £15.74

  • Bacteria

    BookLife Publishing Bacteria

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis exciting series zooms in on the little things in life. Peek through the microscope and take a look at the tiny things all around us the lives of bacteria viruses fungi and parasites. How bacteria are there on a human hand What viruses can be found on a mobile phone And what is living in your eyelashes Not got the faint-hearted this series looks at the little critters we all live with and can''t live without.This exciting series zooms in on the little things in life.Peek through the microscope and take a look at the tiny things all around us the lives of bacteria viruses fungi and parasites. How bacteria are there on a human hand What viruses can be found on a mobile phone And what is living in your eyelashesNot got the faint-hearted this series looks at the little critters we all live with and can''t live without.

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Skeleton

    BookLife Publishing Skeleton

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisI''m Seymour Skinless Your super-smart tour guide her to take you for a closer look at what''s under your skin. Let Seymour introduce you to your own insides Your brilliant bones super cells mighty muscles and beautiful blood. Together you''ll explore the inner workings of the human body possibly the most amazing machine ever made What viruses can be found on a mobile phone And what is living in your eyelashes Not got the faint-hearted this series looks at the little critters we all live with and can''t live without.I''m Seymour Skinless Your super-smart tour guide her to take you for a closer look at what''s under your skin.Let Seymour introduce you to your own insides Your brilliant bones super cells mighty muscles and beautiful blood. Together you''ll explore the inner workings of the human body possibly the most amazing machine ever made What viruses can be found on a mobile phone And what is living in your eyelashesNot got the faint-hearted this series looks at the little critters we all live with and can''t live without.

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • Cells

    BookLife Publishing Cells

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisI''m Seymour Skinless Your super-smart tour guide her to take you for a closer look at what''s under your skin. Let Seymour introduce you to your own insides Your brilliant bones super cells mighty muscles and beautiful blood. Together you''ll explore the inner workings of the human body possibly the most amazing machine ever made What viruses can be found on a mobile phone And what is living in your eyelashes Not got the faint-hearted this series looks at the little critters we all live with and can''t live without.I''m Seymour Skinless Your super-smart tour guide her to take you for a closer look at what''s under your skin.Let Seymour introduce you to your own insides Your brilliant bones super cells mighty muscles and beautiful blood. Together you''ll explore the inner workings of the human body possibly the most amazing machine ever made What viruses can be found on a mobile phone And what is living in your eyelashesNot got the faint-hearted this series looks at the little critters we all live with and can''t live without.

    1 in stock

    £13.99

  • Disease!

    BookLife Publishing Disease!

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.

    1 in stock

    £13.99

  • Disaster

    BookLife Publishing Disaster

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.

    1 in stock

    £13.99

  • War

    BookLife Publishing War

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.

    Out of stock

    £12.59

  • Super Binman

    BookLife Publishing Super Binman

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Hydro Hero, Creature Keeper, The Incredible Smog, and Super Binman in their quest to save the planet from the actions of the humans that came before them. From their ocean-based headquarters, Trashy Island, these four heroes are fighting to protect us--but they need some help. Put your planet-protecting skills to the test with quizzes and questions and find out if you have what it takes to join the Planet Protectors.

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • Creature Keeper

    BookLife Publishing Creature Keeper

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Hydro Hero, Creature Keeper, The Incredible Smog, and Super Binman in their quest to save the planet from the actions of the humans that came before them. From their ocean-based headquarters, Trashy Island, these four heroes are fighting to protect us--but they need some help. Put your planet-protecting skills to the test with quizzes and questions and find out if you have what it takes to join the Planet Protectors.

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • Air

    BookLife Publishing Air

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisScience and geography interact in this series. From the basic science of the processes on Earth through to the way people use and abuse natural resources these books cover the topics in a natural way not excluding subjects because they do not fit with the standard divisions of knowledge and curriculum subjects.Science and geography interact in this series. From the basic science of the processes on Earth through to the way people use and abuse natural resources these books cover the topics in a natural way not excluding subjects because they do not fit with the standard divisions of knowledge and curriculum subjects.

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • Flies

    BookLife Publishing Flies

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisAre you ready to become the world''s newest expert on bugs and beetles First you''ll need some training. These books will teach you everything you need to know from how ants use teamwork when building bridges to the incredible transformation of a caterpillar to a moth. Follow the QR codes throughout these books to earn all six explorer badgesAre you ready to become the world''s newest expert on bugs and beetles First you''ll need some training. These books will teach you everything you need to know from how ants use teamwork when building bridges to the incredible transformation of a caterpillar to a moth. Follow the QR codes throughout these books to earn all six explorer badges

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • Skin My Body Your Body

    Booklife Publishing Skin My Body Your Body

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £12.99

  • Legs

    BookLife Publishing Legs

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisPeople come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This series talks about all the ways in which our bodies are different and wonderful. Each book features an inclusive selection of people from all walks of life.People come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This series talks about all the ways in which our bodies are different and wonderful. Each book features an inclusive selection of people from all walks of life.

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • Senses

    BookLife Publishing Senses

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    Out of stock

    £12.99

  • The Hideous House Exhibit

    BookLife Publishing The Hideous House Exhibit

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    Book SynopsisWill you find your phobia lurking in its corridors? Learn the science behind why we get scared, but be careful, only the bravest can make it to the end of the book. Come and see the entomophobia exhibit on the 2nd floor, it has 200 types of insect. Check out the thalassophobia exhibit in the basement, you''ll find out what that means when you get thereâ

    Out of stock

    £12.59

  • The Alarming Animal Collection

    BookLife Publishing The Alarming Animal Collection

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWill you find your phobia lurking in its corridors? Learn the science behind why we get scared, but be careful, only the bravest can make it to the end of the book. Come and see the entomophobia exhibit on the 2nd floor, it has 200 types of insect. Check out the thalassophobia exhibit in the basement, you''ll find out what that means when you get thereâ

    1 in stock

    £13.29

  • The Nightmare Nature Tour

    BookLife Publishing The Nightmare Nature Tour

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWill you find your phobia lurking in its corridors? Learn the science behind why we get scared, but be careful, only the bravest can make it to the end of the book. Come and see the entomophobia exhibit on the 2nd floor, it has 200 types of insect. Check out the thalassophobia exhibit in the basement, you''ll find out what that means when you get thereâ

    1 in stock

    £13.29

  • The Harrowing Human Gallery

    BookLife Publishing The Harrowing Human Gallery

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisWill you find your phobia lurking in its corridors? Learn the science behind why we get scared, but be careful, only the bravest can make it to the end of the book. Come and see the entomophobia exhibit on the 2nd floor, it has 200 types of insect. Check out the thalassophobia exhibit in the basement, you''ll find out what that means when you get thereâ

    Out of stock

    £12.59

  • Algorithms

    BookLife Publishing Algorithms

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisUse your big monkey brain to do things that even your teachers can''t do. With these books, you will talk to computers, create games, draw pictures and find information. Come on, code monkeys - let''s write some code!

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • Debugging

    BookLife Publishing Debugging

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisUse your big monkey brain to do things that even your teachers can''t do. With these books, you will talk to computers, create games, draw pictures and find information. Come on, code monkeys - let''s write some code!

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • Using Technology

    BookLife Publishing Using Technology

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisUse your big monkey brain to do things that even your teachers can''t do. With these books, you will talk to computers, create games, draw pictures and find information. Come on, code monkeys - let''s write some code!

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • Replicators

    The Secret Book Company Replicators

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    Book SynopsisDo you lose yourself in daydreams about invisibility cloaks tractor beams and replicators Do you wish that you could have been born a few hundred years later when all of these things are a reality This series explores the real-life science behind some of our favourite science fiction gadgets and shows how a future filled with space shuttles solar sails and bionic limbs might be closer than you thinkDo you lose yourself in daydreams about invisibility cloaks tractor beams and replicators Do you wish that you could have been born a few hundred years later when all of these things are a reality This series explores the real-life science behind some of our favourite science fiction gadgets and shows how a future filled with space shuttles solar sails and bionic limbs might be closer than you think

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • Solar Sails

    The Secret Book Company Solar Sails

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    Book SynopsisAges 9 to 12 years Do you lose yourself in daydreams about invisibility cloaks, tractor beams and replicators? Do you wish that you could have been born a few hundred years later, when all of these things are a reality? This series explores the real-life science behind some of our favourite science fiction gadgets and shows how a future filled with space shuttles, solar sails and bionic limbs might be closer than you think!Ages 9 to 12 yearsDo you lose yourself in daydreams about invisibility cloaks, tractor beams and replicators? Do you wish that you could have been born a few hundred years later, when all of these things are a reality? This series explores the real-life science behind some of our favourite science fiction gadgets and shows how a future filled with space shuttles, solar sails and bionic limbs might be closer than you think!

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • Faster-Than-Light Space Travel

    The Secret Book Company Faster-Than-Light Space Travel

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    Book SynopsisAges 9 to 12 years Do you lose yourself in daydreams about invisibility cloaks, tractor beams and replicators? Do you wish that you could have been born a few hundred years later, when all of these things are a reality? This series explores the real-life science behind some of our favourite science fiction gadgets and shows how a future filled with space shuttles, solar sails and bionic limbs might be closer than you think!Ages 9 to 12 yearsDo you lose yourself in daydreams about invisibility cloaks, tractor beams and replicators? Do you wish that you could have been born a few hundred years later, when all of these things are a reality? This series explores the real-life science behind some of our favourite science fiction gadgets and shows how a future filled with space shuttles, solar sails and bionic limbs might be closer than you think!

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • Medical Technology: Genomics, Growing Organs and

    The Secret Book Company Medical Technology: Genomics, Growing Organs and

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCan you imagine going on a trip into space? What about flying along at 300 miles an hour in a levitating train? Or clinging onto your seat at a 4D movie? Thanks to STEM, soon you can do all this and more! Science, technology, engineering and maths are bringing new toys, tolls and technological gadgets into our everyday lives. Come and meet Professor Tess Tube, and join her STEM school, where you will learn about the amazing gadgets and gizmos that are all around us.

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Travel Technology: Maglev Trains, Hovercraft and

    The Secret Book Company Travel Technology: Maglev Trains, Hovercraft and

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisCan you imagine going on a trip into space? What about flying along at 300 miles an hour in a levitating train? Or clinging onto your seat at a 4D movie? Thanks to STEM, soon you can do all this and more! Science, technology, engineering and maths are bringing new toys, tolls and technological gadgets into our everyday lives. Come and meet Professor Tess Tube, and join her STEM school, where you will learn about the amazing gadgets and gizmos that are all around us.

    Out of stock

    £14.47

  • Space Technology: Landers, Space Tourism, and

    The Secret Book Company Space Technology: Landers, Space Tourism, and

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCan you imagine going on a trip into space? What about flying along at 300 miles an hour in a levitating train? Or clinging onto your seat at a 4D movie? Thanks to STEM, soon you can do all this and more! Science, technology, engineering and maths are bringing new toys, tolls and technological gadgets into our everyday lives. Come and meet Professor Tess Tube, and join her STEM school, where you will learn about the amazing gadgets and gizmos that are all around us.

    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • Gaming Technology: Streaming, VR and More

    The Secret Book Company Gaming Technology: Streaming, VR and More

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCan you imagine going on a trip into space? What about flying along at 300 miles an hour in a levitating train? Or clinging onto your seat at a 4D movie? Thanks to STEM, soon you can do all this and more! Science, technology, engineering and maths are bringing new toys, tolls and technological gadgets into our everyday lives. Come and meet Professor Tess Tube, and join her STEM school, where you will learn about the amazing gadgets and gizmos that are all around us.

    1 in stock

    £11.63

  • The Bot in Bede

    BookLife Publishing The Bot in Bede

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe town of Bede has a visitor: a big metal bot. But it turns out this bot is programmed to delete everything and it wastes no time getting started. This is bad for Bede. Can Neve the athlete do anything about it?

    1 in stock

    £6.30

  • No Time for Bed

    BookLife Publishing No Time for Bed

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisTash doesn't sleep. At night, Tash runs from the monsters who haunt the jungle. But Tash can't run forever. Then one day Tash finds a family of bugs with a secret

    1 in stock

    £6.30

  • Stuck at Home with Jokes Malone

    BookLife Publishing Stuck at Home with Jokes Malone

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisKid King is trapped with his clown, Jokes Malone. He is worried about the people in the nearby town. After a long winter, the town has run out of food. He needs to help them, but the snow is too thick to leave the castle! Can Kid King save them, or will he be trapped with Jokes Malone forever?

    3 in stock

    £6.30

  • Gold Flush

    BookLife Publishing Gold Flush

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt should be another normal art lesson for Mr Grumpton. However, suddenly one of his students, Archie, has a very strange trip to the toilet. Now it is up to Mr Grumpton to protect Archie from government agents, greedy businessmen, and an out-of-pocket caretaker.

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • The Fridge Has Something to Say

    BookLife Publishing The Fridge Has Something to Say

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere is more than milk and butter in the fridge. Now it is full of rude words too! People come from far and wide to hear what it will say next.

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • The Dame Is Bored

    BookLife Publishing The Dame Is Bored

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Dame of Faketown decides that nobody is allowed to walk on the floor. What will her people do

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • Fixer, We Need You!

    BookLife Publishing Fixer, We Need You!

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe Sun has stopped working, but the Prime Minister knows just who to call

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • Wake Up, Monster Town!

    BookLife Publishing Wake Up, Monster Town!

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGrome is the monster that all other monsters fear. This is because he is the one that wakes them up in the morning with a big trombone. But one day the trombone goes missing...

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • Painting Pompy

    BookLife Publishing Painting Pompy

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLord Pomp wants a painting of himself, so he invites the village artist, Joy, to his castle. During dinner, Joy notices hidden messages in her food. Not everything in Castle Pomp is as it seems

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • The Wishing Starship

    BookLife Publishing The Wishing Starship

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen you wish upon a star it gets made on The Wishing Starship, a factory for wishes. Making wishes is hard work, and it gets even harder when one of the shipmates makes a very unsafe wish.

    5 in stock

    £7.70

  • Odd Gardeners

    BookLife Publishing Odd Gardeners

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisIt is the day of the gardening contest. But the gardeners are quite odd this year. Sanam has snails in her pockets. Winifred glues clocks on her hands. But all that is nothing compared to what Prue is hiding

    Out of stock

    £7.70

  • Sir Squash

    BookLife Publishing Sir Squash

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisDo you have a problem? Take it to Sir Squash! He is certain to solve it. Well, almost certain... Can Bernard help Sir Squash in his moment of need?

    1 in stock

    £6.93

  • Crime

    BookLife Publishing Crime

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.

    1 in stock

    £11.63

  • Disease

    BookLife Publishing Disease

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • War

    BookLife Publishing War

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Disaster

    BookLife Publishing Disaster

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.

    1 in stock

    £9.49

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