Children’s / Teenage general interest: Puzzles and quizzes

Book SynopsisPerfect for budding eco-heroes, The Big Green Activity Book is packed with more than 70 puzzles and quizzes to test curious kids and teach them about our changing planet.Each puzzle covers an eco-topic such as saving water, recycling or deforestation, which the reader can complete as they learn facts along the way. Help the bee into its hive, shop at the farmer’s market and fix the leaky pipes to save water – it’s all in a day’s work for a Big Green puzzle master! Each thoughtfully illustrated puzzle is accompanied by facts about our Earth, the creatures that live here, the effect that humans are having and what can be done to change things. This book will provide hours of planet-friendly fun.Other books in the series:9781780556321 The Big Human Body Activity Book9781780556314 The Big Animal Activity Book

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Book SynopsisIf you’re crazy about Christmas and passionate about puzzles, then this book of wordsearches is for you. Packed with more than 150 wordsearch puzzles to keep bright sparks entertained over the holidays, Christmas Wordsearches for Clever Kids® is full of festive fun.From the bestselling puzzle book author Dr Gareth Moore, the creator of the chart-topping Clever Kids series, which has sold more than 460,000 copies in the UK, comes a new title for young wordsearch enthusiasts. Clever kids can give their brains a workout and test their word power with Christmas puzzles covering everything from presents to pudding.Other books in the series include:9781780552491 Brain Games for Clever Kids®9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids®9781780553146 Quiz Book for Clever Kids®9781780553085 Crosswords for Clever Kids®9781780554723 Brain Gaming for Clever Kids®9781780555409 Maths Games for Clever Kids®9781780554730 Word Games for Clever Kids®9781780555621 Times Tables Games for Clever Kids®9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®9781780555935 10-Minute Brain Games for Clever Kids®

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Book SynopsisFrom Dr Gareth Moore, the author of Buster’s bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids series, comes a new collection of puzzles to get kids training their brains from an early age.For children aged 7-9, the Bright Sparks series is aimed at sharpening the minds of the next generation of puzzle masters.Mazes for Bright Sparks contains more than 120 mazes for kids to complete. The mazes get more fiendish with every turn of the page, letting the reader get to grips with each puzzle style and then build on their skill.Illustrated by Jess Bradley, who has filled the pages with cute and funny kawaii-style creatures, Mazes for Bright Sparks includes intricately devised and devilishly difficult mazes to turn children into puzzle masters in no time.Other books in the series include:9781780556161 Brain Games for Bright Sparks9781780556161 Quiz Games for Bright Sparks9781780556307 Wordsearches for Bright Sparks9781780556291 Crosswords for Bright Sparks9781780556512 Maths Games for Bright Sparks

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Book SynopsisA new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids® series, this book is brimming with games to test children's knowledge of STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Can you use the arrows to code the computer? Or work out which plane flies fastest? Or match the animals to their habitats? From chemistry conundrums and mathematical mazes to technology teasers and engineering enigmas, there are plenty of puzzles to keep your brain in shape away from the lab.Created by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids.

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Book SynopsisFrom the tough to spell to the downright funny, these are the 365 words all kids should know!Some words have strange double meanings. Others seem impossible to pronounce. Then there are the words that sound the same but mean something completely different when you change their spellings. And the ones with unusual stories behind them. Some are words you’ll need at school, while others you can use at home or with your friends. This book is packed with new words, old words, silly words, sporty words, political words, slang words, musical words, foodie words and loads, loads more.As well as simple definitions of each word, there are pronunciation tips, fun facts and handy mnemonics to help with spelling. 365 Words Every Kid Should Know has been developed with the aid of an educational consultant, to fit in with the curriculum’s Key Stages 2 and 3.

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Book SynopsisFilled with games and activities that are themed around everyday environmental topics, this book is guaranteed to entertain and inspire green-minded kids.Find the correct parts to build a bug hotel, spot the plastic rubbish on the riverbank, design a climate-march message and much more! The book also contains fun, DIY activities – such as making a no-sew bag or creating a herb garden from a plastic bottle. These engaging, accessible projects, combined with proactive tips throughout the book, show young readers the simple changes they can make at home or school to make a difference and help protect our incredible planet.

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Book SynopsisMy Planet Earth Activity Book is bursting with fun and fact-filled activities about the natural world – from geysers and volcanoes to ecosystems and the weather. Work out which jigsaw piece completes the picture of the aurora, follow the river maze to the lake, count the number of stars in the sky and much more. Each challenge is accompanied by a fascinating fact, so children can learn while they puzzle. This book is a fun, gentle introduction to geography and the science of our incredible planet.

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new book in the Clever Kids® series contains 101 quick-fire puzzles to exercise young minds. From memory games and simple calculations to spot the differences and jigsaw challenges, it’s packed with activities designed to test visual, memory, logic and reasoning skills in 5 minutes or less. Written by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, this book is guaranteed to keep children’s brains busy and provide hours of fun as they try to beat the clock.

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Book SynopsisAddio is a young noblemouse looking for a mental-maths adventure. Help him as he joins Subtracto, Multiplus and Diviso, the Mathsketeers, as they team up to protect the mouse king. Follow the trail of maths puzzles using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to defeat their feline nemesis, Count Catulus.It's up to the reader to join the adventure, follow the narrative and work out the answer to each fiendish problem. There are lots of mental-maths activities that will test children's numeracy skills, answers to fill in, as well as helpful tips and tricks to learn along the way.Maths content includes:- Introduction to simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, gradually increasing in scope and difficulty- Partitioning numbers, adding and subtracting money, tricky three-digit sums, fractions- Multiplication tables, division practice, inverse operations, arrays and much moreGet ready for a swashbuckling maths adventure.

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Book SynopsisThe Mathsketeers are embroiled in a tricky Multiplication Mystery. They've been summoned to London, where the city's 'watchmice' are worried about a gang of cats that are up to no good. Help the swashbuckling mice as they follow the trail of multiplication and times-tables maths puzzles.It's up to the reader to join the adventure. From the Isle of Dogs and the Queen's House in Greenwich to the Mouses of Parliament, follow the narrative and work out the answer to each fiendish problem. There are lots of multiplication and times-tables activities that will test children's numeracy skills, answers to fill in, as well as helpful tips and tricks to learn along the way.Maths content includes:- Introduction to simple multiplication and times tables, gradually increasing in scope and difficulty- Multiplying money and trickier numbers, introducing primes and moreGet ready for a swashbuckling maths adventure.

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids® series contains over 70 memory puzzles to exercise young minds. From matching pairs and spot the difference games to number codes and picture puzzles, this book is filled with memory-themed challenges to keep kids’ brains busy. Created by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping Brain Games for Clever Kids.

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new book in the Clever Kids® series contains over 100 quick-fire number puzzles to exercise young minds.From number chains and simple calculations to target sums and times-table challenges, it’s packed with activities designed to test maths skills in 10 minutes or less. Written by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, this book is guaranteed to keep children’s brains busy and provide hours of fun as they try to beat the clock.

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Book SynopsisFilled with more Christmas cheer than Santa’s grotto, this jolly book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained with hours of festive fun during the holiday season.Help Santa’s reindeer through the North Pole maze, design your very own Christmas jumper, follow the coordinates to find Santa's first stop, join the dots to complete the present-filled stocking and test your knowledge with a Christmas quiz.From merry mazes and festive search-and-finds to seasonal spot-the-differences and creative colouring pages, this book is brimming with fun puzzles and festive activities. With super-cute and Christmassy illustrations by Kathryn Selbert throughout, this is the perfect gift for kids who can’t wait for Christmas.Also available:The Egg-cellent Easter Activity Book 9781780558172 (out now)The Sun-sational Summer Activity Book 9781780559735 (publishing May 2024)

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Book SynopsisFilled with over 100 fun, Key Stage 2 curriculum-based exercises, this workbook is the perfect way for kids aged 7–9 to sharpen their problem-solving and reasoning skills and support their learning at home.The book features 12 sections, each one focusing on a different maths topic – from multiplication and fractions to geometry and statistics. Each section is filled with exercises to help children practise their problem-solving skills, such as fraction subtractions, co-ordinate grids, written equations and pictograms. Written by an experienced educational consultant and featuring engaging illustrations by artist Chris Dickason. The book also features a glossary of key maths terms at the back.Also available:9781780559230 Times Tables Workbook for Clever Kids®

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange figure has taken over her feed. He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he’s taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos!Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.Written by

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Book SynopsisEmbark on your very own Gotham City™ adventure with this awesome LEGO® DC Super Heroes™ set. Included inside are a double-sided pop-up play scene, two DC Super Hero-packed books and two cool LEGO minifigures.In the Turn the Volume Down! Story book, read all about Batman™’s attempts to stop Harley Quinn™ from stealing a priceless exhibit from Gotham City Museum. Then enjoy the puzzles and comics in Gotham City in Trouble.The heroics don’t end there, because you can use your Batman and Harley Quinn minifigures to create stories of your own against the backdrop of the two pop-up scenes.Fans of LEGO DC Super Heroes and LEGO Batman will love this opportunity to bring their favourite comic-book characters to life through imaginative play, fun activities and engaging reading.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2023 The LEGO Group.Copyright ©2023 DC. JUSTICE LEAGUE and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC. (s23)

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Book SynopsisMeet Nova, Aliya, Liann, Paisley, Autumn, Olly, Zac and Leo, the new LEGO® Friends. Use your pens and pencils to complete the puzzles and fill each beautiful scene with your own choice of colours.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the FRIENDS logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisHow well do you and your friends or family know the people, the places, and the events in the Bible? These 1,000 questions are a fun way to find out what you know and discover additional information about who, what, where and when in the Bible. 10 sections with 10 quizzes each with 10 questions can be dipped into or used to organise a fun quiz for families, students, or children's church groups. A companion quiz book to the Candle reference series for ages 7+ years about the 66 books of the Bible, places in Bible lands, life in Bible times, and familiar and not-so-familiar people in the Bible. Form teams or work through the quizzes on your own to discover the well-known, the unusual, and the specific details found in the Old and New Testament. All the answers are provided with Bible references where needed.

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Book SynopsisFrom Edinburgh Castle to Glenfinnan Viaduct, and Greyfriars Bobby to Tobermory, put the pieces of Scotland together with this brilliantly detailed 300-piece jigsaw puzzle for children aged 7 and up, bursting with everything that makes Scotland iconic!

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Book SynopsisFollow the numbers and join the dots to complete the hidden pictures. This series is specially created in three levels of difficulty.Begin by counting to 10 to complete the simple picture and reveal the final image to colour in. An ideal activity book for encouraging mindful play from an early age.

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Book SynopsisFollow the numbers and join the dots to complete the hidden pictures. This series is specially created in three levels of difficulty.Join the dots by counting to 20 to complete these more complex puzzles and reveal the final image to colour in. An ideal activity book for encouraging mindful play from an early age.

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Book SynopsisFollow the numbers and join the dots to complete the hidden pictures. This series is specially created in three levels of difficulty.Join the dots by counting to 50 to complete these elaborate puzzles and reveal the final, detailed image to colour in. An ideal activity book for encouraging mindful play from an early age.

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Book SynopsisPacked with over 50 word search puzzles to complete and pictures to colour. Includes a range of puzzles of varying difficulty levels to help build skills and confidence. Themed word lists feature key vocabulary and cover essential topics to improve spelling and literacy while delivering hours of fun!

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Book SynopsisThe follow-up to Carlton''s successful Koob: The Backwards Book, this title has even more crazy activities that make you see the world a little differently! In Koob: The Upside-Down Book take a new perspective as you hang your head between your legs, do a headstand or ride a rollercoaster, all while completing the hilarious and creative activities in the book. Write, draw, stick, rip, and scribble your way through 144 pages of upside-down fun!

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Book SynopsisA new book that combines cool stickers, brilliantly brain-bending puzzles and emojis. Welcome to The Amazing Emoji Puzzle Book. Kids can go puzzle crazy emoji style! Packed with over 80 creative and educational puzzles.Pit yours wits against visual puzzles, missing-emoji games, logic problems and other tricky brainbusters. A sheet of stickers to use to solve the puzzles and decorate your possessions adds an extra layer of emoji fun.96 pages of mind-boggling emoji-themed puzzles, plus stickers. Some of the puzzles are sticker puzzles, so the stickers can be used to solve them.

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Book SynopsisYou are trapped inside a museum. Do you have what it takes to escape? Use the contents of this pack to help you find your way out of a series of mysterious museum galleries: you'll encounter terrifying dinosaurs, spooky Ancient Egyptians, vicious Vikings, amazing animals, fearsome knights and even explore space! This pack lets you create your very own escape room experience at home. Create objects from the die-cut card sheets you'll find in the wallet, then use them to solve a series of escape room challenges inside the book, which will get progressively more fiendish. Your job is to work out which items are needed to solve which puzzle, and gather information from multiple sources as you crack secret codes and tackle tricky problems to escape the museum. It provides hours of entertainment for avid escape room fans to enjoy individually or in teams.Table of Contents48-page book contains different themed galleries to escape from: Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, Vikings, Space, Animals and Medieval. Envelope stuck to inside back cover contains die-cut sheets to create items to help you solve the puzzles and escape, plus hint cards and answers.

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Book SynopsisA mysterious disc appears in your house one day. As you start to play you are sucked inside the video game! Can you make your way through the levels and escape? Use the contents of this pack to help you find your way through six fiendish game levels: along the way you'll make your way through an enormous maze, explore the futuristic city while fending off an android assault, mine and craft your way through a blocky world, try to survive the temple of terror, puzzle your way through a super-cute platform level, and attempt to defeat the gigantic dragon.This pack lets you create your very own escape room experience at home. Create objects from the diecut card sheets you'll find in the envelope, then use them to solve a series of video-game-inspired levels inside the book. Your job is to work out which items are needed to solve which puzzle and gather information from multiple sources, as you crack secret codes and tackle tricky problems to escape the video game. It provides hours of entertainment for avid escape room and gaming fans, and can be enjoyed individually or in teams.Table of ContentsThe book contains the story and the puzzles, and the envelope in the back contains all the material needed to solve the puzzles: press-out pieces and hint cards. As readers solve the puzzles they make their way through six levels of the ultimate videogame: Adventure, Maze, Science-Fiction City, Platform, Fantasy and Blocky.

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Book SynopsisYou're trapped alone in an empty theme park after hours... can you conquer each ride and escape?Test your wits on a brand new set of curious conundrums in this latest instalment in the Escape Room series. Set in a mysterious theme park, you'll have to puzzle your way through a series of ride-themed challenges to escape. Find your way through six fiendish theme park attractions, including the Clown Chaos roller coaster, the haunted house, Pirates' Cove water rapids and the mind-bending hall of mirrors.This pack lets you create your very own escape room experience at home. Create objects from the die-cut card sheets you'll find in the wallet, then use them to solve a series of levels inside the book. Your job is work out which items are needed to solve which puzzle and gather information from multiple sources, as you crack secret codes and tackle tricky problems to escape the theme park. It provides hours of entertainment for escape room fans to enjoy individually or in teams.Contents:The book contains the story and the puzzles, and the envelope in the back contains all the material needed to solve the puzzles: press-out pieces and hint cards. As readers solve the puzzles they make their way through six levels of a spooky theme park.

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Book SynopsisThis early learning play sets consist of a board book with bright photographs and chunky press out puzzle pieces in a plastic pocket. Designed to develop a young child's vocabulary and matching skills while learning key concepts such as identifying colours, food, toys and animals. The puzzle pieces help to develop fine motor skills, giving children the satisfaction of fitting the pieces into the pages.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the incredible Dinosaurium, Chris Wormell returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and dinosaur lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.Trade Review'... the lovely illustrations come into their own, as users are invited to design their own marine reptiles to complete a scene or add an opponent for the pentaceratops to fight.' * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisA collection of beautiful but fun illustrations of Wales'' most spectacular castles to colour and treasure, by well-known Welsh artist Dorian Spencer Davies.

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Book SynopsisAn A4 size, 24 page colouring book featuring the illustrations of Janet Samuel, artist of the Cadi series by Bethan Gwanas. The illustrations comprise both those included in the published titles together with some new ones. Bethan has also added a relevant sentence of her own to accompany each illustration.

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