Children’s / Teenage reference material
HarperCollins Publishers Minecraft BiteSize Builds
Book SynopsisLearn how to design, build and customise 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and mini arcade games.There''s even a superhero flying school! With detailed instructions, block hacks and build tips, this book will encourage you to polish old skills and learn new tricks as you create a wide range of fun, bite-sized builds to impress your friends in Minecraft.Each build is accompanied by exploded views, step-by-step guides and detailed instructions to show you how to complete each build from start to finish. Informative text will help you with your construction understanding, and encourage you to use your new knowledge to create your very own builds.Try our indispensable handbooks for your Minecraft journey:Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992Minecraft Survival Handbook 978 0755503452Minecraft Creative Handbook 978 0755500413Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420Minecraft Explorers Handbook 9780008608507Minecraft Legends H
£9.49
Oxford University Press Oxford First French Flashcards
Book SynopsisOxford First French Flashcards are a tried and tested way for children to learn French words. 50 cards introduce children to time, weather, opposites, numbers, shapes, food, colours, and transport words, and more. Plus five extra cards are packed with ideas and instructions for games to reinforce learning.
£7.50
Merriam Webster,U.S. MerriamWebsters Intermediate Dictionary
Book SynopsisWith 250 newly added words and senses, including chatbot, Juneteenth, metaverse and zedonk, across a variety of fields and the meanings of over 67,000 words and phrases, this essential resource helps students build their vocabulary and engage with more complex text as they prepare for high school. Illustrations.
£15.29
Usborne Publishing Ltd 1000 English Words
Book SynopsisThis engaging and delightfully illustrated word book helps children boost their vocabulary and develop their speaking skills. A thousand really useful everyday words, carefully matched with detailed and amusing pictures, provide lots to spot and talk about. There are also QR codes to scan so you can listen to all the words.
£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Friendship Survival Guide
Book SynopsisFriendships are of vital importance for all age-groups and good friendships go hand-in-hand with good mental health. But what is a friend, and why do we need them so much? This insightful guide explores how we can make friends, how we can keep them, what makes a good friend and whether we need best friends. It provides advice on recognizing fake and toxic friendships, surviving fall-outs and break-ups, and building resilience while successfully navigating the choppy waters around tribes, cliques, groups and gangs. There's also help for those coping with bullying and unkind behaviour, both on and offline.Trade ReviewAn invaluable guide to friendship * BookTrust *Packed with entertaining illustrations, quizzes, tips on making friends and being a good friend yourself, * Lancashire Evening Post *
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Match Attax AllNew Mega Trivia
Book SynopsisDiscover everything there is to know about your favourite football heroes and clubs, then take on an action-packed mix of puzzles, quizzes and mega trivia! Featuring the all of your heroes of European football, this book is packed with exciting activities and tactical facts and stats, that will keep any football fan playing into extra time and beyond.With top trivia about the hottest players in the world, football fans can take their knowledge of the beautiful game to the next level. Discover the secrets of every position and learn from the techniques of Ollie Watkins and Jude Bellingham, to Aitana Bonmatí and Sam Kerr.With loads of puzzles, quizzes and activities, it's time for the ultimate kick off!
£8.24
Clarion Books The Way Things Work Newly Revised Edition
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£31.50
Tuttle Publishing All About Japan: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games
Book Synopsis**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!**A cultural adventure for kids, All About Japan offers a journey to a new place—and ways to bring it to life! Dive into stories, play some games from Japan, and learn some Japanese songs. Two friends, a boy from the country and a girl from the city, take us on a tour of their beloved land through their eyes. They introduce us to their homes, families, favorite places, school life, holidays and more! Celebrate the cherry blossom festival Learn traditional Japanese songs and poems Make easy recipes like mochi (New Year's sweet rice cakes) and okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza or pancakes) Create origami frogs, samurai helmets and more! Beyond the fun and fascinating facts, you'll also learn about the spirit that makes Japan one-of-a-kind. This is a multicultural children's book for families to treasure together.Trade Review"In this treasure-trove of information, two children, one a Tokyo urbanite and the other from a rural village, introduce readers to their country and its culture, including geography, language, traditional arts, costume, etiquette, sports, and festivals. The scope of this book is remarkably comprehensive, covering almost anything a child would want to know, from traditional folktales to contemporary video games and anime." --School Library Journal"A book for families to treasure together. You'll dive into stories, try new crafts, play some games from Japan, learn Japanese songs…it's the next best thing to being there." --Japan Today"Enjoy a fresh view of what makes Japan special." --Mizuhito Kanehara, Dean, University of Tokyo
£12.99
Silver Dolphin Books Uncover the Human Body
Book SynopsisDiscover how the amazing and impressive human body works with this innovative fact-filled book that includes a layered 3-D model built right into the pages!Informative text and illustrations accompany the unique 3-D model that can be deconstructed and rebuilt layer by layer, system by system, just by turning the page. This makes it easy for children to understand how all the major systems of the body work together to enable us to breathe, move, and interact with the world around us. Learning has never been so much fun! Kids who love to explore hidden worlds will also enjoy Uncover a Shark (9781684125500), Uncover a T.rex (9781684125517), and Uncover an Egyptian Mummy (9781684122950).
£16.14
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire
Book SynopsisJoin Sir Cumference and the gang for more wordplay, puns, and problem solving in the clever math adventure that introduces readers to the concept of fractons. Sir Cumference and Lady Di discover "Fracton numbers" while purchasing cloth and cheese at the Fracton Faire. While two-fourths may seem like the same as one-half, in truth it denotes two parts of one-half, or two quarters of the whole. But the real mystery is the fact that items at the fair keep disappearing, and Sir C, Lady Di, and the Earl of Fracton must set a numeric trap for the thief, teaching an important lesson along the way about the comparative size of fractions.Puns--both literal and visual--abound in this fun adventure story with beloved characters and a solid pedagogical foundation. A fun little math adventure that introduces the basics of fractions to early elementary audiences.? School Library Journal
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group The Homes We Build: A World of Houses and
Book SynopsisLearn how humans have built dwellings to suit all kinds of habitats.Adapting themselves to all kinds of landscapes and climates, over the centuries humans have used their architectural ingeniousness to build amazing dwellings: find them here, from houses on stilts and igloos to tree houses and skyscrapers.Fully illustrated with clear, engaging artwork and intelligent, simple and original text presented in a clean, appealing design.
£13.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Countries of the World
Book SynopsisPacked with striking photography, this compact Countries of the World guide explores over 200 countries and territories from around the world.Explore the planet and journey across the world to discover what makes it special in this fact-filled Pocket Eyewitness book for children aged 9-12.This country guide is divided into continental chapters, featuring each nation''s geography, climate and economics, supplemented by stats and data. Children will learn the national flags, official names, capital cities, populations, total area, population density, languages, literacy rate, type of government, and currency, all meticulously researched from the latest sources.This condensed children's Countries of the World guide offers: - A pocket-sized but detailed guide, fitting all the important information into one small package.- Up to 200 country profiles, each featuring a map, flag and keynote statistics.- Easy-to-navi
£6.83
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point
Book SynopsisPart of the popular Sir Cumference series! Baker Pia is back with a handy way of counting by tens and fractions in this fun introduction to the decimal system.This time the focus is back on Pia of Chartres from Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert. She is kidnapped by a family of ogres--Tentt, the father, Hoondrit, the mother, and their ten daughters, Una to Decima. Pia is asked to help the ogres prepare a feast for a large celebration, which will involve tens, hundreds, even thousands of pieces of dessert! Readers will learn about place value and the decimal system of notation in this latest medieval math adventure. The endnote includes a diagram with place names.
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd WOW
Book SynopsisNo two pages look alike in this eye-popping children''s encyclopedia. Exploring everything from amazing animals to art, this book is packed with fun facts for kids. With its unique visual approach, WOW! shows you a range of topics but presents them with a twist. Mingle with a bunch of snakes... on a ladder! Meet your mammal relatives in a photo album, or peek into a drawer full of prosthetic eyes to discover the science of genetics. An ice sculpture reveals the science behind states of matter, architectural marvels are displayed on a house of cards, and the story of space exploration is told through an astronaut''s stamp collection. This comprehensive children''s book covers technology, Earth, people, nature, history, science, the human body, and much more. With something new to discover on every page, WOW! will consistently entertain and inform. It''s the ultimate children''s reference book.
£17.99
Oxford University Press Oxford Primary Illustrated Dictionary
Book SynopsisThis new colourful dictionary is for children aged 7+ eager to discover new words and spellings. Not only does it feature clear definitions, word origins, and synonyms but the letters start with fun facts, tips help with navigation, examples come from favourite books and the supplement gives extra vocabulary too.
£10.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd Managing Your Money
Book SynopsisHolly Bathie (Author) Holly Bathie grew up in Devon, where she spent all her time reading. Until the age of seven she wanted to be an acrobat, a lollipop lady, a lawyer or a comedienne. Then she decided on the best job: creating Usborne books. She lives and works in Oxford.Jane Bingham (Author) Jane studied English at Exeter and Art History at York. She has worked on various Usborne dictionaries, encyclopaedias and learning books, and her edition of the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary was awarded a prize for a significant contribution to children's literacy. She has two sons and three stepsons who are now scattered across the globe. She gets a huge thrill from seeing her books on sale when she travels to the USA and Australia.Trade ReviewAn essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in the future. * Lancashire Evening Post *Practical advice is the name of the game here with topics including budgeting, earning money, need vs want, giving to charity and student loans. We also like the business angle, talking through two friends setting up a business and making a profit. * City Kids Magazine *
£6.99
Random House Children's Books The Moons Time To Shine
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£6.30
Little Bee Books Little Explorers The Farm
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£9.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Creative Coding in Python: 30+ Programming
Book SynopsisCreative Coding in Python teaches kids the fundamentals of computer programming and demonstrates how to code 30+ fun, creative projects using Python, a free, intuitive, open-source programming language that's one of the top five most popular worldwide.Computer science educator Sheena Vaidyanathan helps kids understand the fundamental ideas of computer programming and the process of computational thinking using illustrations, flowcharts, and pseudocode, then shows how to apply those essentials to code exciting projects in Python: Arcade games and apps: Understand GUI (graphical user interfaces) and create your own arcade games and apps. Geometric art: Use turtle graphics to create original masterpieces. Interactive fiction: Explore booleans and conditionals to invent “create your own adventure” games. Chatbots: Discover variables, strings, integers, and more to design conversational programs. Dice games: Reuse code to devise games of chance. What’s next? Look at exciting ways to use your powerful new skills and expand your knowledge of coding in Python. Creative Coding in Python gives kids the tools they need to create their own computer programs.Trade Review"Beginners as well as the more adept should find this of interest." - Booklist -- Ilene Cooper * Book *"This book discusses practicalities, like how to save your file, while giving kids access to a powerful tool. No matter what their particular interests are, readers will be amazed at what they can do by the end of this book." - BookRiot * BookRiot * "This book can really guide any beginner who wants to work with Python and learn to create pretty much anything, but even more, creating games as well as art!" * Test Try Results *
£15.19
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Which One Doesn't Belong?: Playing with Shapes
Book SynopsisTalking math with your child is simple and even entertaining with this better approach to shapes!Written by a celebrated math educator, this innovative inquiry encourages critical thinking and sparks memorable mathematical conversations. Children and their parents answer the same question about each set of four shapes: "Which one doesn''t belong?" There''s no one right answer--the important thing is to have a reason why. Kids might describe the shapes as squished, smooshed, dented, or even goofy. But when they justify their thinking, they''re talking math! Winner of the Mathical Book Prize for books that inspire children to see math all around them."This is one shape book that will both challenge readers'' thinking and encourage them to think outside the box."--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
£14.39
Random House USA Inc Me on the Map
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£7.59
Weldon Owen American Girl My Holiday Cookbook Collection
Book SynopsisA perfect cookbook set for the emerging chef (and American Girl fan) in your family. Includes paperback copies of American Girl Holiday Baking, American Girl Cookies, and American Girl Cupcakes. From tender Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes, to gorgeous Galaxy Star Cookies, to shareable Mixed Nut Brittle, the more than 120 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. This set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime. A perfect cookbook set for the budding baker and American Girl fan. From tender Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes, to gorgeous Galaxy Star Cookies, to shareable Mixed Nut Brittle, the more than 120 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family.
£24.30
Random House Australia Puffin Little Environmentalist: Gardening
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£5.99
Random House USA Inc Christmas Carols
Book SynopsisThis Little Golden Book collection of classic Christmas carols will have your family singing all season long! This festive Little Golden Book from 1946 is back in print for the first time in 40 years! Beautiful vintage illustrations bring to life sheet music and lyrics for beloved carols and hymns that families have sung together for many generations: "Away in a Manger," "Joy to the World," "Deck the Halls," and more. Perfect for placing on the piano, or to give to a child or a collector of the classic Little Golden Books, this book will be cherished each holiday season.
£6.52
Hinkler Books Dig Discover Ancient Egypt Kit
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£8.49
Hinkler Books Dig Discover Dinosaurs Kit
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£9.14
Penguin Random House Children's UK Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up the Wall and
Book Synopsis''A wonderfully useful book, told with wit and wisdom'' - Adam Kay, best-selling author of THIS IS GOING TO HURTGet up or you''ll miss the best part of the day! You treat this place like a hotel. Can you just put that phone down for one minute?!After years of reliable performance, has something recently gone wrong with your parents? Do you find yourself stressed out, arguing about the most ridiculous things?Is it like you''re processing the same world with entirely different brains? Do you and your parents want to fix things? There are hundreds of books for them about how to deal with you.Now, for the first time, doctor of brains and international bestselling author, Dean Burnett has written a book for YOU to understand just what on earth is going on. Like, just WHY are your parents:- Obsessed with tidiness- Not letting you get enough sleep- Just generally not getting anything that''s important to you! But don''t worry. These are very normal parent malfunctions, and by understanding the science behind where they''re coming from, you''ll know exactly how to troubleshoot conflict when it occurs (and even fix it before it does). You''ll never be able to remove arguments completely. But imagine what you''d be capable of if you weren''t wasting all that time and energy arguing about tidying your room.Trade ReviewDean Burnett has written the book I needed in my teens...It's too late for me, but parents and youths, save yourselves * Holly Brockwell, Evening Standard *A wonderfully useful book, told with Dean Burnett's trademark wit and wisdom * Adam Kay, best-selling author of THIS IS GOING TO HURT *A transformative book that could save many troubled teen-parent relationships * Alom Shaha, author of Mr Shaha's Recipes for Wonder *A light touch on a serious subject. Great for helping teenagers learn how to maintain good mental health through the tricky years of adolescence, and understand just why their parents are so annoying! * Dr Beth Ross-Gilles, Child Clinical Psychologist *Every kid should have a copy of this book (parents can read it in secret late at night) * Tracy King, STEM Campaigner *Refreshingly frank, warm, honest and funny and really does relate to all the realities of the parent-teen relationship... Read this book if you're a teenager. If you know a teen, do them a favour and buy them a copy. * Make (Good) Trouble *
£8.54
Rocky Nook Lego with Dad: Creatively Awesome Brick Projects
Book SynopsisBreak out the bricks, it's time for awesome family fun! LEGO® bricks can be an endless source of imagination and joy for kids of all ages, and now dads can join in and help build amazing new creations. LEGO® With Dad is the ultimate guide to utilizing your bricks to make creative new projects. No expensive new sets required! With detailed instructions on the basic building techniques as well as more advanced and complex builds, this book is perfect for parents and kids all skill levels. Featuring step-by-step lessons for fun projects including:Working train and car Customized rocketship Menagerie of colorful animals Helicopter with rotating bladesAnd much, much more! Whether you and your kids are LEGO® novices or aspiring Master Builders, this book will show you how to explore the world of bricks together to create amazing projects and lifelong memories.
£18.90
Penguin Random House South Africa The World of African Wildlife: A Safari Guide For
Book SynopsisHow does a gemsbok stay cool in the desert? Why should you never pick up a bullfrog? Which predators have the cleverest hunting techniques? Why do animals leave droppings in the veld? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in this informative and entertaining book for young nature lovers. Jam-packed with fascinating facts and photographs of animals in the wild, it introduces younger readers to the wide diversity of Africa’s wildlife, from mammals and birds to reptiles and insects, and much more. Additional fact boxes, did-you-knows and fun activities make this a book that can be enjoyed over and over again – whether at home or on an African safari. Sales points: Perfect companion on trips to the game reserve; colourful, interactive book recommended for 8–12-year-olds; striking photographs and illustrations of Africa’s diverse wildlife; packed with fun facts and activities.
£10.51
Book Publishing Company We are the Ocean
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£14.44
Penguin Random House India The Puffin Book of 100 Extraordinary Indians
Book SynopsisThe Puffin Book of 100 Extraordinary Indians showcases inspiring stories of individuals from various fields like science, sports, activism, and more. Featuring names like Irom Sharmila, Dutee Chand, Bhagat Singh, and Virat Kohli, the book highlights their achievements and impact on modern society.
£14.96
HarperCollins Publishers Match Attax Ultimate Trivia
Book SynopsisDiscover everything there is to know about your favourite football heroes then take on an action-packed mix of puzzles, quizzes and ultimate trivia Featuring the very best of European football, this book is packed with tactical trivia and awesome activities that will keep any football fan playing into extra time and beyond.With fun facts and super stats about the hottest players in the world, football fans can take their knowledge of the beautiful game to the next level. Discover the secrets of every position and learn from the techniques of Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah, to Joshua Kimmich and Virgil van Dijk.With loads of puzzles, quizzes and activities, it's time for the ultimate kick off.
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd Managing Your Money
Book SynopsisThis down-to-earth guide is filled with practical advice on everything from how to budget and be a smart shopper to student loans, mortgages and insurance. An essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in the future. Includes links to websites with more tips and advice.
£6.64
White Star Frida Kahlo and her Colorful World!: Mini Genius
Book SynopsisWhat inspired the work and works of geniuses like Leonardo, Einstein, Frida and Curie? These books aim to explain it to the little ones, presenting some of the greatest characters of the past in a funny and light-hearted way, to which children can easily relate. The great characters become the most powerful kind of inspiration, to push the little readers to dream a little bigger. Ages: 4 plus
£6.77
HarperCollins Publishers Wall Frieze for Reception
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Dimensions: Total length 6.72m. Folded to A4 297x210 (Concertina poster)The website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is 29.99.This Phase 2 frieze supports children while they are learning these graphemes incrementally. It should be used before the grapheme charts are displayed. It is intended to support the teaching of capital letters.
£34.19
Random House USA Inc Let's Talk About It
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£14.24
Merriam Webster,U.S. MerriamWebsters School Dictionary
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£15.29
Penguin Random House Children's UK Big Ideas for Little Philosophers Equality with
Book SynopsisAnswering life''s big questions for little children, this board book explains Simone de Beauvoir''s beliefs about equality and respect in a simple, accessible way.Even little children can become philosophers by asking big questions about the world around them. Simone de Beauvoir believed that everybody should have the same opportunities to be happy, and to be themselves. In Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, this idea is explained for the youngest thinkers, from treating people with respect to listening to who you are on the inside. This book will inspire little ones to have exciting thoughts and conversations about these big ideas.''A philosopher is a person who loves wisdom.Wisdom means knowing things that help you live better and be happy.''
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas Friends Hide and Seek Search and Find
Book SynopsisPeep peep! Can you find the hidden objects in these busy scenes?Full steam ahead!Join Thomas & Friends for an adventure across Sodor! You are on track for a trip to the docks, farm, the seaside and many more. With lots to find, see and count on every page, this book is perfect for little learners.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£7.59
HarperCollins The Daring Book for Girls
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£21.84
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Fast Facts Pizza Peanut Butter
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Weird School Fast Facts Pizza Peanut Butter
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£14.36
Penguin Random House India The Puffin Book of 100 Great Indians
Book SynopsisThe book highlights 100 iconic Indians across arts, literature, science, politics, and entertainment, including Kalpana Chawla, Sachin Tendulkar, and Lata Mangeshkar. It covers their contributions to India, from Chandrashekhar Azad's heroism to A.R. Rahman's Grammy-winning music, providing informative and inspiring insights.
£7.61
Penguin Random House India The Great Indian Mathematicians
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Australia Against All Odds Young Readers Edition
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£9.49
Random House Australia Shout Out to the Girls A Celebration of Awesome
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£18.99
Penguin Random House Australia Mr Walker and the Dessert Delight
£11.03
Oxford University Press Oxford Better French
Book SynopsisA new practical guide to practise and embed vocabulary, essential grammar, and spoken language in French, ideal for beginners and for making progress, in the classroom or on holiday.
£6.30
