Children’s / Teenage general interest: Discovery and exploration
Peace Hill Press Story of the World, Vol. 2 Bundle: History for
Book SynopsisDesigned for parents and elementary/early middle grade students (grades 2-6) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 2: The Middle Ages history set builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary--all in an enjoyable and entertaining story-like format. The Story of the World paperback text offers 42 narrative chapters, told in chronological order and spanning the entire globe, that begin with Celtic Britain after the fall of Rome and end with the Age of Exploration. Independent readers can easily enjoy the stories on their own, or parents can read aloud to younger students. The Volume 2 Activity Book offers a whole variety of hands-on projects to complement each chapter in the paperback text--map activities, coloring pages, games, cooking experiments, crafts, board games, science experiments, puzzles, and more! Extensive booklists, both fiction and nonfiction, accompany each set of projects and give parents and children the opportunity to read more about the fascinating people and events in each of the 42 chapters. The Volume 2 Test Book & Answer Key rounds out this history resource by providing simple tests and answer keys for each chapter in the text. A combination of multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short writing samples allow parents to evaluate the child’s comprehension, and gives young students a simple, low-pressure way to practice test-taking skills.
£47.50
Peace Hill Press Story of the World, Vol. 1 Bundle: Ancient Times;
Book SynopsisDesigned for parents and elementary-aged students (grades 1-5) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times history set builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary--all in an enjoyable and entertaining story-like format. The Story of the World paperback text offers 42 narrative chapters, told in chronological order and spanning the entire globe, that begin with the earliest nomads and end with the last Roman emperor. Independent readers can easily enjoy the stories on their own, or parents can read aloud to younger students. The Volume 1 Activity Book offers a whole variety of hands-on projects to complement each chapter in the paperback text--map activities, coloring pages, games, cooking experiments, crafts, board games, science experiments, puzzles, and more! Extensive booklists, both fiction and nonfiction, accompany each set of projects and give parents and children the opportunity to read more about the fascinating people and events in each of the 42 chapters. The Volume 1 Test Book & Answer Key rounds out this history resource by providing simple tests and answer keys for each chapter in the text. A combination of multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short writing samples allow parents to evaluate the child’s comprehension, and gives young students a simple, low-pressure way to practice test-taking skills.
£59.91
Rockridge Press World History for Kids: 500 Facts
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£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY On a Train Journey
Book SynopsisThe perfect activity book for train journeys!Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 train journey sights to find. From information and departure boards to electrification and other trains, they'll learn all about train travel along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun check out i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443).
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers The Loch Ness Mystery
Book SynopsisDiscover the mystery of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster from its origins and sightings to the latest scientific research in this non-fiction report.Discover the mystery of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster from its origins and sightings to the latest scientific research in this non-fiction report.Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages and reduced support from illustrations. A wider range of texts is included.The focus sounds in this book are: /v/ ve /j/ g, ge /c/ ch /ee/ y, e /f/ ph /ch/ tch, t /w/ wh /igh/ y /l/ le /s/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
£9.05
North Star Editions Destination Space: Finding Earthlike Planets
Book SynopsisExplores scientists' thrilling quest to find Earthlike planets. Engaging text, vibrant photos, and informative infographics help readers learn about this important advancement in exploring space, as well as the people and technology that made it possible.Trade Review“Engaging and informative, covering the history of the space program as well as plans for the future.” * School Library Journal *
£29.74
Bellwether Media The Cave of Altamira
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£12.34
Bellwether Media King Tut's Tomb
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Terra-Cotta Army
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£12.34
Jodi Dee The Seeking Tree
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£17.09
Scholastic Inc. Race to the South Pole Ranger in Time 4
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£8.28
DK Eyewitness Titanic
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£9.66
DK Timelines of Everything
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£26.99
LEGARE STREET PR My Golden Ship
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£22.75
Legare Street Press My Golden Ship
£14.96
Atheneum Books for Young Readers The Boy on the Wooden Box
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£9.49
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform The Time Transporters: Trek 1 - London, England 1939
£10.23
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc Perfect Storm: The True Story of Saving Jamestown and the Founding of Bermuda
£22.95
Neon Squid Tales of Ancient Worlds: Adventures in
Book SynopsisWhat links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poop? They're all things that have been discovered by archaeologists!Pick up your shovel and Indiana Jones hat and dig into the world of archaeology in Tales of Ancient Worlds, a nonfiction kids' book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich the perfect gift for budding archaeologists! Alongside beautiful illustrations by Sam Caldwell you'll find incredible tales from history, including: The ancient Egyptian city found at the bottom of the ocean The terracotta army that hid underground for 2,000 years The mysterious Ice Age temple made from mammoth bonesAlong the way children and grandchildren will also find out if they have what it takes to be an archaeologist, unearth (literally) groundbreaking scientific techniques, and meet the pioneering women and men who have brought the past back to life.The cover features a timeless design with gold foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.
£19.79
Little, Brown & Company Why Do Elephants Have Big Ears
Book SynopsisFascinating 'Why' questions about animals, and plenty of new ones, take center stage in the latest book by Caldecott Honor–winning duo Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.Do you know why a camel has a hump? A Zebra has stripes? Or why wombats have cube-shaped poop? Find out the answers in this fun and beautifully illustrated book, and learn oodles of other intriguing facts about the animal world. It's the perfect gift for any kid who loves animals and is always asking 'Why?' because who doesn't want to know why a flamingo stands on one leg? Steve Jenkins and Robin Page have written and illustrated almost 100 nonfiction children’s books that have sold over 5 million copies between them. Masters at making nonfiction entertaining and visually engaging, their books have won numerous awards and are favorites of kids, parents, and teachers alike.
£999.99
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Zoom: Space Adventure
Book SynopsisBlast off to adventure! Join Ava as she explores the furthest reaches of the solar system and beyond. Die-cuts throughout and a surprise pop-up make every page an interactive experience as you take a ride in a moon buggy, discover a Mars rover looking for life, and watch the greatest show in outer space – a supernova explosion.Trade Review“With pages designed in the shape of number for countdown and lift-off, planets to discover, and a final landing back on Earth in time for supper, this is the perfect way to enjoy learning in action!” * Lancashire Post *“These sturdy, informative books, with their intriguing peep-holes and a final fold-out surprise, deliver fascinating facts about space travel and the wonders of the deep with an exciting, colourful and fun-filled flourish.” * Lancashire Post *"Head into space with Ava and her cat as she pilots her rocket through our solar system. Collect rock samples and learn about the planets. Watch out for the amazing countdown pages at the start!" * Library Girl and Book Boy *
£10.44
Editorial el Pirata The The Big Game Book of Adventurers
Book SynopsisThe Big Game Book of Adventurers is a seek and find game book for children aged from 3 to 8 years old, and features beautifully detailed illustrations.This giant book includes games for different ages, so it can be used for several years as the child gets older. Moreover, children of different ages can play together while they start to discover some of the most important male and female adventurers in the history of humanity.Its enormous cardboard pages, 10.75 x 14.5 in (27 x 37 cm), allow the book to be stood up, and many children can play together side by side. On each double page there is a large, full-color, detailed illustration, with three different games to play:1) For the younger age range: Looking for objects and the main character within the illustrations. From 3-4 years old.2) For the middle age range: Finding 10 objects that start with the same letter. From 5-6 years old.3) For the older age range: Finding 10 objects that don’ t belong to the era or characters who are behaving in a strange way. From 7-8 years old.The featured adventurers are:• Billy the Kid and the Far West• Sacajaewa in a Native American village• Wangari Maathai in a Kenyan forest• Zheng Yi Sao and the Chinese pirates• Roald Amundsen in Antarctica• Egeria’ s journeyThe book includes a QR code that redirects to Editorial el Pirata's website, where you will be able to find the solutions to the featured games and fun facts about the adventurers depicted in the illustrations.Discover more seek and find books:• The Big Game Book of Civilizations• The Big Game Book of Monsters
£15.55
Scholastic Inc. Pedros Journal
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£8.51
Penguin USA The Indestructible Tom Crean
Book SynopsisHeroic Explorer of the Antarctic.At the turn of the twentieth century, Antarctica is the last unexplored continent. The ice is unforgiving. It can break the human spirit. It takes many men willing to face hardship, danger, and years away from home to journey to this uncharted end of the earth. This is the story of one. His name is Tom Crean.The Indestructible Tom Crean reveals the incredible true stories of Crean''s adventures on the Discovery, Terra Nova, and Endurance expeditions. He hauls eight-hundred-pound sleds full of supplies, escapes from drifting ice floes, and trudges miles alone across a treacherous ice shelf. When the Endurance becomes trapped in the frozen sea and sinks, it is up to Crean and several others to go for help. They sail a tiny lifeboat through the most violent seas in the world and cross a daunting glacial mountain range by foot in order to save their fellow explorers. Tom Crean''s heroic acts of coura
£17.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Quién fue Ponce de León
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dinosaurs Dinosaurs Board Book
Book SynopsisShows the many kinds of dinosaurs that once roamed the earth.
£8.76
Quarto Publishing PLC Ernest Shackleton 45 Little People BIG DREAMS
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£14.39
DK Eyewitness Titanic
Book SynopsisBecome an eyewitness to the tragic story of the Titanic - from its incredible construction, catastrophic sinking, and lasting legacy. Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City. Learn what life was like for people on board before the supposedly unsinkable ship hit an iceberg and ended up beneath the dark waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Discover survival stories from the epic rescue mission and find out what happened to the captain, crew, and passengers. A titanic book for kids that encourages curiosity and explore the ship’s treasures that lay undiscovered for years.Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelin
£15.29
DK Eyewitness Train
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£9.49
DK Eyewitness Train
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£15.29
DK The Moon
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£14.24
DK DK Super Readers Level 3 Space Busters Race to
Book SynopsisHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the incredible Apollo 11 journey to the Moon with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Space Busters Race to the Moon will introduce kids to the excitement of the first Moon walk–including who the Apollo 11 astronauts were, what they did when they got to the Moon, and the risks they overcame to make history–and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help you
£999.99
DK DK Super Readers Level 3 Space Busters Race to
Book SynopsisHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the incredible Apollo 11 journey to the Moon with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Space Busters Race to the Moon will introduce kids to the excitement of the first Moon walk – including who the Apollo 11 astronauts were, what they did when they got to the Moon, and the risks they overcame to make history – and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can
£7.05
DK The Solar System
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£16.14
DK A Través del Tiempo Timelines of Everything
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£26.99
Kingfisher The Kingfisher World History Atlas
Book SynopsisJourney around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day.From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher World History Atlas shows the who, what, when, where, and why of the major events of human history.Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; marvel at the buildings, empires, conquerors, and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age.Simon Adams'' fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs, and illustrations, make this an authoritative and accessible guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.
£17.09
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of Lewis and Clark
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the lives of Lewis and Clark and to the exploratory expedition they led from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean in the early nineteenth century.
£7.99
WW Norton & Co Packing for Mars for Kids
Book Synopsis“America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) asks the questions children ask in this young readers adaptation of her best-selling Packing for Mars.
£12.99
Clarion Books Disasters by the Numbers
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£17.09
Raintree Audacious Aviators
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£999.99
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Readers Vikings L2
Book SynopsisMeet the seafaring adventurers, storytellers, and famous figures of Norse history in this new Leveled Reader, perfect for independent readers and kids who love learning about ancient cultures.Learn how the Vikings lived, worked, and played (...and pillaged!). Explore the rich history, culture, mythology and newest findings of the ever interesting Viking world. National Geographic Readers'' expert-vetted text, along with brilliant images and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for kids ready to read on their own. Each reader includes text written by an experienced, skilled children''s books author, a photo glossary, and interactive features in which kids get to reinforce what they''ve learned in the book.
£7.26
National Geographic Kids Vikings National Geographic Kids Readers Level 2
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£14.90
DK 1000 Inventions and Discoveries
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£17.99
Stone Arch Books Archie Strikes Gold Smithsonian Historical
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books Archie Strikes Gold
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£999.99
Capstone Press Nikola Tesla Engineer with Electric Ideas Movers
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£999.99
Capstone Press Lewis and Clarks Compass
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£30.59
Capstone Press Lewis and Clarks Compass
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£9.99
