Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge
Scholastic Ruthless Romans newspaper edition
Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about the RUTHLESS ROMANS,including which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels, who werethe terrible twins who founded Rome and which evil emperors mademurder a sport. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hitwith yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
£6.99
National Geographic Kids Sharks
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£7.01
Hachette Children's Group 60-Second Genius: Science: Bite-Size Facts to
Book SynopsisLearn everything about key science topics in 60 seconds! This book is packed with essential info from the world of science, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts.Key subjects are clearly explained using colourful graphics and easy-to-follow text. Scattered throughout the book are 'Now Try This!' panels where readers can take their understanding even further by carrying out simple activities and projects. There's even a pullout wallchart to record their progress in each subject. It's the ideal way to go from newcomer to know-it-all in record time!
£10.44
National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz 6
Book SynopsisDiscover 1,000 more fun, fascinating, and funny quiz questions in the latest book in this popular series, with all-new content and photos. Packed with fantastic photos and a dynamic design, kids will have a blast quizzing themselves, friends, and their families on tons of fun trivia! This compact book is just the right size to pass the time on family road trips or to take to camp and quiz fellow campers.
£9.56
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds
Book SynopsisThis info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from extreme animals and record-breaking sports to amazing technology and gross body facts. Did you know ...The eyes of a giant squid are as big as Frisbees.Figure skaters spin up to 300 times in one minute.In ancient Greece, every Olympic athlete competed in the nude! Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by bestselling artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life. With tons of awesome things to discover, this book is the perfect companion for all 8-year-olds, and will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end.Also available in the series: 9781780559254 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds
£5.99
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Aprendiz de filosofía. Las grandes preguntas de la Filosofía para mentes curiosas Curious About Philosophy
£12.79
National Geographic Kids 125 Cute Animals
Book SynopsisFrom koalas to kinkajous, chimpanzees to chipmunks, the world is full of adorable animals! Packed with the top 125 cutest animals of all time, this book combines heart-melting photos with awww-some animal anecdotes and hundreds of fascinating facts. Discover tons of furry, fluffy, feathery fun on every page, including a cutest baby animals gallery!
£11.64
National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz
Book SynopsisHow hot is lightning?A. as hot as a microwave on highB. as hot as the sun''s surfaceC. five times hotter than the sun''s surfaceD. as hot as lava(Correct answer: C)What''s do you call a group of cats? A. a scratchB. a clowderC. a felinopolisD. a cat-astrophe(Correct answer: B)You''ll find 1,000 fun, fascinating, and funny quiz questions like these in the new National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz book. These aren''t the kinds of quizzes kids take in school. Instead, they are full of trivia that kids will love to share with friends and family. They can even put their whole family to the test and see who scores the highest. With a dynamic design and with tons of colorful photos, these quizzes will be fun to look, too!Based on one of the most popular features on the National Geographic Kids website, this collection of themed quizzes, true-and-false questions, and photo-driven quizzes, will include questions
£9.90
National Geographic Kids What Would Happen
Book SynopsisEver wondered what would happen if some cool or crazy things were possible? Like what would happen if: you got sucked into a black hole; dinosaurs still existed; humans could fly; you could communicate with dolphins; or you could dig a hole through to the center of the Earth? Get ready to explore all kinds of scenarios that would or could happen if the world was just a slightly different place. Each scenario is examined with real scientific, historical, and cultural facts in mind. This out-of-the-box book encourages readers to cultivate a better understanding of the world as it is – and as it could be!
£13.04
National Geographic Kids Why Over 1111 Answers to Everything
Book SynopsisThe concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What''s on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section''s got you covered. What''s in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn''t Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we''ve got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!
£20.42
National Geographic Kids Explore My World Honey Bees
Book SynopsisIn this charming picture book, curious little kids will learn all about the bustling world of honeybees and the important role they play in our delicate ecosystem. These engaging Explore My World picture books on subjects kids care about combine simple stories with unforgettable photography. They invite little kids to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them and are just the thing for parents and kids to curl up with and read aloud.
£7.05
Disney Publishing Group Weird But True KnowItAll Greek Mythology
Book SynopsisClassic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest single-subject themed book in the Weird But True spin-off series, Know-It-All.Zeus, Hades, Aphrodite, Hera, Poseidon, Hercules, Achilles, Ares, Apollo, Athena, Artemis, Dionysus, Prometheus! Fans of Rick Riordan will find this is the perfect companion book to dive a little deeper into the incredible stories from Greek mythology. Weird-but-true facts accompanied by lush original full-color art cover everything kids need to know about all their favorite Greek gods, heroes, monsters, quests, muses, and famous philosophers. From who gave mankind fire to famous fatal flaws to who stood guard at the Underworld, this book includes all the iconic Greek myths and key characters--and then goes one wonderfully weird step beyond.
£12.64
Running Press,U.S. A Llama Is Not an Alpaca
Book SynopsisCombining scientific facts with the art of poetry, this is a humorous and educational picture book about animals that look alike. How do you tell a llama from an alpaca, an alligator from a crocodile, or a dolphin from a porpoise? The animal kingdom is full of creatures that look so similar to others that they are often confused for each other. A Llama Is Not an Alpaca pairs rhyming animal riddles with factual responses to both teach and engage young readers as they compare and contrast features of commonly misidentified animals. How many will you get right?!
£14.24
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Why Not
Book SynopsisJam-packed with thousands of fascinating facts and interesting info, this fun-filled Q&A book is sure to satisfy the most curious kids (and adults too!). The team that brought you WHY? flips that question around to deliver more than 1,111 awesome answers, brain-bending breakdowns, and epic explanations to all kinds of burning questions about how the world works.With the first book in the series, we answered WHY? In this exciting follow-up, we figured WHY NOT? The concept is simple. Got a question? Boy, do we have answers! Over 1,111 of them. Why don''t you keep growing your whole life? Check out the human body section. Why aren''t we traveling by jetpack yet? Tech has your answer. Why aren''t school buses red? Flip to the pop culture chapter. Why aren''t dinosaurs still alive? Why can''t you walk on clouds? It''s all there! With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we''ve got the expert information in a fun Q&A format that will keep kid
£20.50
Scholastic Oxford Newspaper edition
Book SynopsisHORRIBLE HISTORIES: OXFORD takes readers on a gore-tastictour of the streets of Oxford, exposing all of its mostscurrilous secrets. With the frightful map touristscan plot their path to the past. Burning bishops, blood-soaked streetsand student scraps, it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan willwant to miss!
£6.99
Kinoble Pty Ltd Lets Learn Kind Words
£8.90
Workman Publishing Brain Quest 1st Grade Smart Cards Revised 5th
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£11.61
National Geographic Kids Weird But True 3
Book SynopsisDid you know that a lion''s roar can be heard up to five miles away? Or that an astronaut''s heartbeat slows down in space? It''s all totally weird ... but true!The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 3rd book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented with fascinating photos and illustrations. This quirky little reference is so much fun, kids forget they''re learning.
£10.88
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Quiz Whiz 4 1000 Super
Book SynopsisDiscover 1,000 more fun, fascinating, and funny quiz questions in the latest book in this popular series, with all-new content and photos. Packed with fantastic photos and a dynamic design, kids will have a blast quizzing themselves, friends, and family members on tons of fun trivia! They'll love fun new chapters, such as On Safari, Heroes and Villians, and Earthly Extremes, and more.
£9.55
Scholastic Inc. Everything Awesome about Space and Other Galactic
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£12.99
HarperCollins Wow in the World Two Whats and a Wow Think
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£8.54
Bellwether Media Six Flags New Orleans: The Ruined Theme Park
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£12.34
Rockridge Press Logic Puzzles for Clever Kids: Fun Brain Games
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£9.98
HarperCollins Publishers Chocolate from Bean to Bar
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelChocolate comes in many forms from chocolate bars to hot chocolate but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A non-fiction report.Curriculum links: Geography; History.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
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
HarperCollins Publishers Strange Bridges Band 06Orange Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Find out all about the different unusual bridges around the world, from see-through bridges to ones that look like dragons, in this photographic non-fiction book by Isabel Thomas.Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ eigh /ee/ e-e, ey, e, y /oo/ u /igh/ y /c/ ch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /f/ ph /w/ wh /v/ ve /s/ se /z/ 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
£9.05
HarperCollins Publishers Amazing Gross Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to
Book SynopsisPack your brain with over 100 of the yuckiest facts and trivia from around the world!From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you'll find everything you need to know about the silliest, most disgusting facts within the pages of this fun-filled book. Don't read this while you're eatingFully illustrated throughout!Look out for more Amazing Facts books:Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Needs to KnowAmazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know
£6.23
Penguin Putnam Inc My First Positivity Journal
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£8.62
Hachette Children's Group Every Day Amazing
Book SynopsisSomething 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!Read the facts daily throughout the year, or look up birthdays to see what amazing events in history happened on that day!
£10.44
Hachette Children's Group Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Sports
Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Sports, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Can wearing red really help you to win?Is it true that snurfing is a popular winter sport?Worm charming is an actual sport, or is it?The longest ever boxing match lasted 110 rounds and took 7 hours. Is that fact or fake?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills
£9.99
Penguin Random House India Become a Junior Entrepreneur
Book SynopsisAdults often ask kids about their future careers. Entrepreneurship is a profession that involves inventing, innovating, and changing lives through online education, family connections, and shopping experiences. Entrepreneurs are reshaping society.
£14.11
Henry Holt & Company Inc Blood Not Just a Vampire Drink
Book SynopsisFrom Stacy McAnulty, author of the entertaining and informative STEM picture book series Our universe, which includes Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years, and Mars! Earthlings Welcome, comes an exciting picture book series focused on the science of the body. First up was Brains! Not Just a Zombie Snack, and now we have Blood! Not Just a Vampire Drink, with illustrations by Shawna J. C. Tenney, author-illustrator of Pirates Don''t Dance!Welcome to I Don't Vant to Suck Your Blood Smoothie Shop, where all products are 100% blood-free!That's good news for humans, but bad news for a thirsty vampire who just wants a pint of O-positive. With a little help from a friend, he'll realize that blood isn't a beverage. Humans need it! Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients, helps fight off infections, and so much more. So grab Blood! Not Just a Vampire Drink and a pineapple-spinach smoothie, and find out why blood is such a fabul
£14.99
Arcturus Publishing Ltd 513 Weird Facts That Every Kid Should Know
Book SynopsisDo you grow taller in space? Can you hammer in a nail with a banana? Which animal has attractive farts?Packed with 513 questions and answers, young readers can discover amazing, shocking, and totally gross facts all about animals science, space, and the human body in this entertaining book. Featuring laugh-out-loud illustrations, this awesome and accessible fact book will amaze and delight readers young and old.Perfect for curious kids aged 7+.
£12.99
National Geographic Kids Pet Records
Book SynopsisThis book goes to extremes to introduce kids to the best of the best in the world of over-achieving, amazing, record-setting pets!Pets are more than just our animal besties. They''re totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you''ll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match up, and encounter some of the world''s wackiest pet places. With eye-popping design, unforgettable photographs, and amazing stats, this book is sure to become the leader of the pack on every kid''s bookshelf!
£9.49
National Geographic Kids Weird But True New York City
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£9.53
Andrews McMeel Publishing 150 Happy Facts by The Happy Broadcast
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the incredibly popular social channel, The Happy Broadcast, comes an illustrated book packed with 150 wholesome, positive facts for kids to learn from and enjoy.Did you know that giraffe populations in Africa have rebounded by 20 percent since 2015? Or that researchers are looking into a mustard-based fuel (yes, like the stuff on hamburgers!) for airplanes? And have you ever heard of something called "pee-cycling?" With so much negative news in the mainstream media, it is often easy to forget that there are countless amazingly positive things happening in our world. That is why Mauro Gatti, an Emmy award-winning creator and illustrator, started The Happy Broadcast in 2018 as an Instagram channel focused on surfacing some of the positive actors in our world who are driving change in areas like the environment, animal rights, social justice, and more. Science shows that a positive outlook greatly improves mental health, and The Happy Broadcast has become a movement to ensure that in the world of news, positivity wins out! The book includes over 150 illustrated news items that kids are sure to enjoy. In 150 Happy Facts by The Happy Broadcast, you'll read all about 150 happy and anxiety-free facts like the ones above. Topics include animals, mental health, sports, and more! Each happy fact is illustrated by award-winning artist Mauro Gatti and accompanied by informative text that has been vetted by experts. This is a great nonfiction book for kids, or anyone who needs a little good news in their life.
£7.99
Bellwether Media Bigfoot
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Kolmanskop: The Diamond Mine Ghost Town
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£12.34
North Star Editions All About Me: Things I See
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£22.94
North Star Editions Colors in My World: Orange in My World
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£22.94
North Star Editions Colors in My World: Red in My World
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£22.94
North Star Editions Colors in My World: Yellow in My World
Book SynopsisThis title identifies places where young readers might find the color yellow. Simple text with closely matching pictures and a photo glossary makes this book perfect for beginning readers.
£8.54
BookLife Publishing Disability
Book SynopsisThis series shines an informative and encouraging light on the difficult realities faced in today''s world and illuminates healthy ways for children to process and understand them. Children interact all the time with adults around them.
£12.99
100 Facts Elephants
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£7.19
Milet Publishing Ltd My First Bilingual Book - Opposites
Book SynopsisGuaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature jobs, music, opposites, and sports. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect introduction to exploring other cultures.
£8.88
Milet Publishing Ltd My First Bilingual Book - Opposites
Book SynopsisA bold, bright and educational bilingual board book - children learn the words for opposites in two languages! This new title in Milet's popular board book series features a one-page spread on each featured opposite. The images are photographs embellished with illustration, so they are fresh and creative but still simple and clear. Text is large and easy to read, and is perfect for learning in the classroom as well as at home. A highly enjoyable and educational bilingual resource.
£7.95
PatrickGeorge Crackle of Crickets: A Compilation of Insect
Book SynopsisA culture of bacteria, a flock of lice, a colony of ants: these are some of the insect collective nouns you may already know. But have you heard of a loveliness of ladybirds, a clew of worms or a bike of hornets? Then turn the pages of this book to discover a collection of lesser-lnown and sometimes more fanciful ones...
£8.23
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