Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The Isle of Blood
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£12.59
Abrams The Clamshell Show
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£12.74
Abrams The Clamshell Show
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£6.64
Abrams Ready Steady Swim Mermaid School 3
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£12.74
Abrams Ready Steady Swim
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£6.64
Harry N. Abrams The Secrets of the Palace Mermaid School 4
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£12.74
Harry N. Abrams The Secrets of the Palace Mermaid School 4
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£6.64
Abrams Ghosts Unveiled Creepy and True 2
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe accounts are lively, and by closing with her own glimpse of two ghostly children, she makes common cause with readers eager to believe: 'It’s all left me shaking my head in wonder.' * Kirkus Reviews *
£11.99
Abrams When You Adopt a Starwhal
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£11.69
Harry N. Abrams The Ship of Stolen Words
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£15.29
Harry N. Abrams My Magical Castle
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£9.49
Abrams Bones Unearthed
Book SynopsisDiscover all the mysteries, facts, and discoveries about skeletons that are creepy—and true—in the much-anticipated companion to Mummies Exposed! and Ghosts Unveiled! Have you ever wondered what lies beneath our feet? Bones have a story to tell—and not always a happy one.Bones Unearthed!, book 3 of the Creepy and True series, investigates remarkable discoveries of skeletal remains and what they reveal about human civilization. Combining fascinating history with science, award-winning author Kerrie Logan Hollihan unearths the truth about famous bones by exploring forensic evidence, archaeology, anthropology, medicine, and folklore. Meticulously researched and respectful, yet light and humorous in tone, these cryptic tales of murder and mayhem span across cultures and millennia, covering everything from Aztec skull racks, the cannibals of Jamestown, and Benjamin Franklin’s basement boneyard, to frozenTrade ReviewPhotos aplenty add to the fun with views of skulls or half-excavated skeletons in situ, archaeological sites, fleshed-out portrait reconstructions, and historical images. . .Solidly researched and, no bones about it, both eye-and mind-widening. * Kirkus Reviews *Hollihan's enthusiasm for her subject comes through in her detailed conversational text. * HornBook Magazine *The high-interest back stories are compelling, weaving history, geology, biology, math, criminology, and anthropology into the narrative to provide explanations to some gory bits from history. * School Library Journal *
£11.99
Harry N. Abrams When You Adopt a Starwhal A When You Adopt...
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£8.54
National Geographic Kids The Remarkable Roughriding Life of Theodore
Book SynopsisThe eagerly awaited third title in the Cheryl Harness Histories series paints a vibrant portrait of Theodore Roosevelt—Rough Rider, trustbuster, explorer, President, and more—whose bullish attitude forever changed America. How did a sickly boy transform himself into one of the country's boldest leaders? You'll get the full story—front page and behind-the-scenes—as only Cheryl Harness can tell it. Through her lively narrative and engaging artwork, readers will see Teddy riding the range in South Dakota, charging up San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War, climbing the political ladder all the way to the White House, breaking up big business, building the Panama Canal, and big-game hunting in Africa. They will also experience life in America when the telephone, airplane, and automobile were all brand-new, when women, blacks, and laborers were demanding equal rights, and when the cry for expansion stretched the borders from Maine to the Philippines and fr
£12.95
National Geographic Kids Night of the Black Bear A Mystery in Great Smoky
Book SynopsisThis thrilling series roars back to life with the release of Mystery #13, Night of the Black Bear. Something very strange is going on in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A teenage girl is the latest victim in a growing number of bear attacks. Officials must figure out what's causing the bizarre bear behavior or close the park. Can the Landons help? Soon Jack and Ashley are searching for answers with their new friends Yonah Firekiller, a 16-year-old Cherokee boy, and 14-year-old Merle Chapman, whose family once lived on park land. But a heated argument over ancestral land rights puts the Landon kids in the middle of a clash of cultures. Tensions mount when Merle is caught in a lie—a lie that leads straight to the heart-pounding solution. This breathtaking new adventure features an afterword by a park naturalist on black bear behavior and the problems caused by tourists feeding wildlife. Night of the Black Bear is a fast-paced narrati
£6.07
National Geographic Kids If Stones Could Speak
Book SynopsisWhat are the secrets of the ancient stone circle? Were the carefully placed stones a burial site, an ancient calendar, a place of Druid worship...or even a site of sacrifice? World-renowned archaeologist Mike Parker-Pearson has spent the last seven years on a quest to answer these and many other questions. In If Stones Could Speak, award-winning author Marc Aronson joins the research crew and records their efforts to crack Stonehenge’s secrets. National Geographic helped sponsor the Riverside archeological team’s mission, and now young readers can journey behind the scenes to experience this groundbreaking story first-hand, through the eyes of the experts. Mike and his team have revolutionized our understanding of Stonehenge by exploring the surrounding landscape for clues about the stones -- an idea first suggested by a visitor from Madagascar. The results have been breathtaking: The team recently unearthed the largest Neolithic village ever found in England
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National Geographic Kids Myths Busted
Book SynopsisWinner of the Children''s Choice Book of the Year Award for grades 5-6Did you know fortune cookies aren''t even found in China? Or that alligators don''t actually live in the sewers of New York City? Want to prove it to your friends? This book gives kids the tools to break and bust wild and wacky myths from around the world. These myths reveal a broad range of historical and scientific truths that keep kids learning while interacting with their favorite fictional facts.Chock full of colorful photographs and funny text, this book includes hundreds of fascinating facts and interesting tidbits that prove you can''t believe everything you''re told. Each busted myth also features an explanation of where it originated, which uncovers often surprising historical significance. So next time someone tells you that the average person accidentally ingests 8 spiders each year--don''t tell them that if they believe that they are as dumb as an ox--because oxen are actually quite smart
£7.91
National Geographic Kids The World Is Waiting For You Stories Poems
Book SynopsisA stirring invitation to leap, dive, soar, plunge and thrill to the natural world’s wonders and glories. --Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEWWhat do you want to be when you grow up? is a question kids get asked over and over. But very few connections are made for kids between the present and the future. This book shows kids a pathway from their current interests and talents to a future career or interest. And in so doing, it also encourages adventure, exploration, and discovery, three core principles of National Geographic's mission. It's a celebration of possibility--so simple and so profound.Jumping in puddles can inspire scuba diving. Dirty hands can lead to dinosaur bones! Backyard star-gazing inspires future astronauts. Perfectly selected photos make the connections compelling and the future real for kids, then rich back matter brings the message home with inspirational quotes from the real-life adventurers pictured in the images. Grown-ups won't be ab
£15.26
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Myths Busted 2 Just When
Book SynopsisThis is the book that will put to rest rumors, misconceptions, superstitions, and flat out lies that you hear everyday--also known as the book your mom never wanted you to see. Want to make that face for hours? Go ahead, it'll never freeze like that. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet and go swimming immediately after? A-ok. Have your dog eat off the same plate as you because his mouth is cleaner than yours? Better think twice on that one.
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National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Myths Busted 3 Just When
Book SynopsisThis is the book that will put to rest even more rumors, misconceptions, superstitions, and flat out lies that you hear every day—also known as the book your mom never wanted you to see. Think boys are better at math? Don't bet on it. Think an apple-a-day keeps the doctor away? Better buy some oranges too. Think you evolved from a chimp? You might want to check your sources on that. Be in the know on all kinds of amazing subjects!
£7.92
National Geographic Kids With A Friend By Your Side National Geographic
Book SynopsisWith sweet thoughts about the value of friendship, this inspirational book preps young ones for the world beyond their own families. The striking photographs paired with poetic text will encourage more unplugged and imaginative play, help kids develop skills essential to their social and communicative development, and create a sense of belonging and security. Plus, we guarantee you'll finish the book wanting to hug a friend. A comprehensive afterword details the backstories of the incredible photos, which feature children and animals from around the world.
£15.29
National Geographic Kids Brave Like Me Stories Poems
Book SynopsisWhen someone is serving our country, far from home, everyone in their family has to be brave. Including -- and sometimes especially -- the kids. This book speaks to all kids in this situation in telling the story of a boy and a girl with parents away on duty. It captures the children's worries, fears, trials, and triumphs while waiting for their parents to return from service. Although the narrative tells one universal tale, the photographs depict multiple perspectives so that every reader has someone they can relate to. In the end, each child finds the strength and patience to endure the wait, showing admirable bravery and inspiring us all. An afterword looks further at the meaning of bravery and offers resources for helping kids deal with transition, deployment, and separation.
£15.29
National Geographic Kids Tales From the Arabian Nights
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£33.15
National Geographic Kids The Book of Heroines
Book SynopsisEverybody needs a role model! Discover true stories of superstars, war heroes, world leaders, gusty gals, and everyday women who changed the world. From Sacagawea to Mother Teresa, Annie Oakley to Malala Yousafzai, these famous women hiked up their pants and petticoats and charged full-speed ahead to prove girls are just as tough as boys...maybe even tougher. Complete with amazing images and a fun design, this is the book that every kid with a goal, hope, or dream will want to own.
£13.24
National Geographic Kids Historys Mysteries
Book SynopsisWhy were the Easter Island heads erected? What really happened to the Maya? Who stole the Irish Crown Jewels? The first book in this exciting new series will cover history''s heavy-hitting, head-scratching mysteries, including the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the Bermuda Triangle, the Oak Island Money Pit, Stonehenge, the Sphinx, the disappearance of entire civilizations, the dancing plague, the Voynich manuscript, and so many more. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, and spine-tingling mysteries.
£8.99
National Geographic Kids Historys Mysteries Freaky Phenomena Curious Clues
Book SynopsisCurious kids itching for real-life Indiana Jones-like intrigue will get swept away with the next book in this spine-tingling series about solving puzzles of the past--from whole civilizations that have vanished to mystifying monuments and urban legends.Fans of Night at the Museum and the Indiana Jones saga will be fascinated by these real-life mysteries: Is there any truth to the legend of Bigfoot? Why have planes and ships suddenly disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle? Is there really a lost city of gold in the jungle of Central America? The next book in this exciting new series will cover even more of history's most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the curse of the Hope Diamond, King Tut's tomb, black holes, the puzzling disappearance of ancient civilizations, cryptic creatures of myth and legend, long-lost treasure, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what re
£23.65
Crabtree Publishing Co,US The Night of Scares A Terribly Creepy Tale
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£8.54
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada If I Was a Dragon
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£7.59
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada My Bedtime Monster
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£8.54
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Monster Zoo
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£11.96
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Sad Little Dragon
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£8.54
Thorndike Striving Reader Darkness of Dragons Wings of Fire
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£12.34
Thorndike Striving Reader The Hive Queen
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£24.99
Thorndike Striving Reader The Poison Jungle
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£27.45
THORNDIKE STRIVING READER Amari and the Night Brothers
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£26.12
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Unsolved Mysterious Events
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£11.05
Hachette Children's Group Nelly the Monster Sitter The Squurms at No. 322
Book SynopsisNelly isn''t scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.''If monsters are real, how come I''ve never seen one?''''Because they never go out.''''Why don''t monsters ever go out?''''Because they can never get a babysitter.''Ever played hide and seek with an oozy orange Squurm, or ice-skated with a baby Thermitt? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family''s doorbell she''s up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny second book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent''s top ten children''s authors, and winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award.This story now comes with brand-new illustrations; it was previously published in a collection entitled: Grerks, Squurms & Wat
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Hachette Children's Group Nelly the Monster Sitter The Hott Heds at No. 87
Book SynopsisNelly isn''t scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes the third book in this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.''If monsters are real, how come I''ve never seen one?''''Because they never go out.''''Why don''t monsters ever go out?''''Because they can never get a babysitter.''Ever swum with a Water Greep, or played hotscotch with a Hott Hed? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family''s doorbell she''s up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny third book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent''s top ten children''s authors, and winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award.This is a brand-new story in the Nelly the Monster Sitter series, never before published, and illustrated by the hugely talented Chris Jev
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Union Square & Co. Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold
Book SynopsisComics artist Mark Leiknes delivers a laugh-out-loud story set in a fantastic world of dragons, rock creatures, and golden loungewear. The Quest Kids are ready for their first real quest. This time, they won't oversleep, they won't be put off by a little rain, and they won't accidentally burn down the village that hired them. All they have to do is find the Golden-Fleeced Rage Beast, shave it, and make a really nice golden tracksuit to appease a furious dragon. Simple, right? Meet the Quest Kids crew: Gil, a wizard (well, wizard in training . . . the beard isn't his); Terra, a 700-year-old elf kid; Boulder, a rock troll who is more of a cook than a fighter; Ash, a flatulent pig-dog-maybe-lizard hybrid; and, Ned, the intrepid and overly optimistic leader with his own personal quest to find his missing parents. With humor, magic, mystery, and at least one acid swamp filled with skeletal alligators, Quest Kids and the Dragon Pants of Gold is a richly illustrated saga of fantasy frienTrade Review“Young readers dipping their toes into fantasy realms will find plenty to enjoy here….The illustrations bounce along as quickly as the text, making this a bubbly read, one that quickly grabs attention and doesn’t require much hand-holding.... A rip-roaring good time.” — Kirkus Reviews “Begin with a wizard, add a 100-year-old elf, a rock troll named Boulder who loves to cook, and a pig-dog-maybe-lizard. Give them a brave leader and you’ve got the Quest Kids . . . . Lively format.” —Twin Cities Pioneer Press
£11.69
Union Square & Co. Quest Kids and the Dark Prophecy of Doug
Book SynopsisIt's been six months since the Quest KidsNed, Terra, Gil, Boulder, and Ashsaved a village from a furious dragon (no big deal) and turned their questing efforts towardfinding Ned's parents.But when the crew notices a serious sense of doom and gloom across the Seven Kingdoms, theyset out in search of Doug, whose mysterious Dark Prophecy has the potential to send the world into even more diredarkness and dread. With help from new and old friends, the Quest Kids sail through stormy seas, vacation on the newly rebranded Contentment Island, and venture into the Forsaken Lands to find Doug, whosewicked tunes and even wickeder plans are in full force. Can the Quest Kids get it together to counter Doug's plans and find Ned's parentsor must they watch as a triumphant Doug surfs on waves of fire and fulfills his terrible prophecy?Trade Review“A rollicking romp carries on with a thickening plot.” —Kirkus Reviews
£11.69
Union Square & Co. Quest Kids and the Dark Prophecy of Doug
Book SynopsisIt's been six months since the Quest KidsNed, Terra, Gil, Boulder, and Ashsaved a village from a furious dragon (no big deal) and turned their questing efforts towardfinding Ned's parents.But when the crew notices a serious sense of doom and gloom across the Seven Kingdoms, theyset out in search of Doug, whose mysterious Dark Prophecy has the potential to send the world into even more diredarkness and dread. With help from new and old friends, the Quest Kids sail through stormy seas, vacation on the newly rebranded Contentment Island, and venture into the Forsaken Lands to find Doug, whosewicked tunes and even wickeder plans are in full force. Can the Quest Kids get it together to counter Doug's plans and find Ned's parentsor must they watch as a triumphant Doug surfs on waves of fire and fulfills his terrible prophecy?Trade Review“A rollicking romp carries on with a thickening plot.” —Kirkus Reviews
£9.49
Pelican Publishing Company One Two Rougarou
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£8.50
DK Baby Touch and Feel Mermaid
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£7.59
DK PopUp Peekaboo Monsters
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£12.34
Simon & Schuster Ltd Rules for Vampires
Book SynopsisStraighten your cape and sharpen your claws . . . being a vampire is harder than it looks! The spookiest story you'll read this year from Alex Foulkes, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.'A wickedly fun debut, with a wonderfully strong girl hero' Cressida Cowell, Children's Laureate There are highs and lows to being a vampire. On one claw, you get cool powers like beastly strength and hypnotism and the ability to GRIMWALK. On the other claw, however, vampires are bound by the Vampiric Laws: rules to protect the balance between the worlds of the Living and the Undead. And unfortunately, 11-year-old Leo has just forgotten rule number one . . . The Rules for Vampires don't tell you what to do when you make a ghostly enemy, or accidentally restart an ancient war. But Leo and her very unusual family are more than up to the job.A monstrously funny and devilishly dark new adventure from debu
£7.59
W F Howes Ltd Which Witch
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£17.01
Hot Key Books The Night Hunt
Book SynopsisTHE NEW DARK FANTASY ROMANCE NOVEL FROM ALEXANDRA CHRISTO, AUTHOR OF TIKTOK SENSATION, TO KILL A KINGDOM.Enter a world of Gods and monsters . . . Atia is an immortal who feeds on fear and nightmare. As the last of her kind, she hides in the shadows of the world to escape the wrath of the vengeful Gods. Silas is a Herald, carrying messages and ferrying the dead, as punishment for a past he can't remember. Atia would never dream of allying with someone like him, but when she breaks a sacred law and the gods send monsters to hunt her, Silas offers an irresistible deal: he'll help her take on the Gods and get vengeance for her family. But in return, she must help him break the curse that binds him and restore his humanity. All they need to do is kill three powerful creatures: a vampire, a banshee and one of the very Gods who has destroyed both their lives. Only together can they finally rewrite their destinies.<Trade ReviewChristo expertly volleys between snarky banter and gory horror while spinning a memorable enemies-to-lovers romance set amid a page-turning adventure. * Publisher's Weekly, starred review *An inspired take on monsters and myths. * Kirkus *'There is a swoon-worthy romance, great world-building, and our favourite Greek mythologies are woven within. * United by Pop *
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Roman Myths
Book SynopsisMake the mythology of Ancient Rome come to life for young readers through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations. Discover the gods and goddesses behind the myths and the powers they used to control and change the world. There''s Jupiter, who ruled from the Roman pantheon and defended the state, and Neptune, the powerful god of the sea, plus many more. Sidebars, facts and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of Ancient Rome.
£8.54
