Children’s / Teenage reference material
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream The Fantastic World of Bugs
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£17.21
White Star Albert Einstein and his General Theory: Mini
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
£6.78
Highlights Press The 2024 Almanac of Fun: A Year of Puzzles, Fun
Book SynopsisThe 2024 edition of the Almanac of Fun has 304 pages jam-packed with hundreds of the most engaging puzzles, activities, jokes, crafts, quizzes, recipes, facts, and more for kids to enjoy all year long. Get ready for a year of fun in 2024 with favorite Highlights puzzles and activities that celebrate traditional and wacky holidays, historical anniversaries, world events, and everything in between. Kids can puzzle their way through each month while learning lots of interesting facts and documenting their own occasions!
£12.74
Clarion Books The Way Things Work Newly Revised Edition
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£31.50
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
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
Hinkler Books Dig Discover Ancient Egypt Kit
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£8.97
Hinkler Books Dig Discover Dinosaurs Kit
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£9.53
Richard Meadows The Essential Career Planning Handbook for Teens
£13.29
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.
£6.99
Oxford University Press Oxford Students Mathematics Dictionary
Book SynopsisThe Oxford Student's Mathematics Dictionary provides comprehensive revision and exam support to secondary school students. This fully updated new edition has more words to match the new curriculum requirements and the higher vocabulary expectations at GCSE and beyond. Its clear layout and helpful diagrams make it contemporary and easy to use.
£11.69
Oxford University Press Big Words for Little People Kindness
Book SynopsisThis little book on Kindness is one in an exciting new series exploring big topics with young children in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ''giving'' or ''taking turns'', it creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be kind in everyday life. Children can discover and understand new words to help them to talk about the ups and downs of first experiences and new emotions with confidence. The engaging art style, fun characters and hardback picture book make this series accessible and perfect to share. Each book includes reassuring tips on how to enjoy these books, encourage conversation and build language confidence. This series is special not only because it focuses on feelings in a child-friendly way, but also because it''s from Oxford, it''s pack with educational goodness that helps children develop and grow.Trade ReviewEmpowering, interactive, fun, and with age appropriate language, these books are supportive, engaging and important. * Armadillo Magazine *I love these books (and so do my sons!). Not only are they beautifully illustrated but the content is pitched just right for having rich conversations with young children about values like kindness and bravery. These books will be a great resource for teachers and parents alike, helping them equip their children with the vocabulary they'll need to understand and express their emotions better. * Adrian Bethune, Teachappy *
£5.99
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.
£8.06
Random House Children's Books She Made a Monster How Mary Shelley Created
Book SynopsisA 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books On the bicentennial of Frankenstein, join Mary Shelley on the night she created the most frightening monster the world has ever seen.On a stormy night two hundred years ago, a young woman sat in a dark house and dreamed of her life as a writer. She longed to follow the path her own mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, had started down, but young Mary Shelley had yet to be inspired.As the night wore on, Mary grew more anxious. The next day was the deadline that her friend, the poet Lord Byron, had set for writing the best ghost story. After much talk of science and the secrets of life, Mary had gone to bed exhausted and frustrated that nothing she could think of was scary enough. But as she drifted off to sleep, she dreamed of a man that was not a man. He was a monster.This fascinating story gives readers insight into the tale behind one of the world's most celebrated no
£999.99
Alfred A. Knopf 100 Years of Childrens Book Week Posters
Book SynopsisCelebrate a century of children's book illustration!For families, art lovers, and history buffs alike, Leonard S. Marcus's visual history tour of 100 years of children's book illustration gathers in one glorious volume the posters of the annual Children's Book Week!Featuring work from early luminaries such as N. C. Wyeth and Marcia Brown to more contemporary illustrators like David Wiesner, Mary GrandPré, Christian Robinson, and Jillian Tamaki, this beautiful collection showcases the conceptual and iconic images that have defined children's books for generations of young readers. While the posters within these pages are linked in their resounding advocacy for young people's literacy, they are distinguished by the styles and mediums of their creators and by the historical, social, and cultural influences of their times. Renowned historian Leonard S. Marcus traces these developments in the children's book field with incisive descriptions to ac
£28.50
Random House USA Inc Totally Random Questions Volume 8
Book SynopsisHow long is a day on Mars? What's more toxic, a Gila monster or a poison frog? And does vanilla flavoring actually contain beaver pee? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the newest installment in this kid-friendly series packed with fun, fascinating Q&As!Got a random question? This book has the answer! Packed with surprising facts and colorful photos, Totally Random Questions, Volume 8 presents snack-sized answers to a series of wacky, weird, but always amazing questions about our wonderfully wild world! Kids will love testing their knowledge and stumping their friends with the unlikely info they'll find inside covering animals, science, sports, food, pop culture, and more. Written and designed to make any kid an instant genius—and maybe even a few parents too! Find other fascinating facts and eye-popping imagery in the other books in this series: Totally Random Questions volumes 1-8!
£10.66
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Seek and Find Biomes Tundra Alpine Forest
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£14.24
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Girl Almighty
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£14.78
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Small and Mighty
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£10.62
Gibbs M. Smith Inc All About California
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£17.09
Random House USA Inc Me and My Place in Space
Book SynopsisWhere am I in the solar system? A beloved bestseller, now refreshed with new art from Christine Gore, that will help children discover their place in the Milky Way. Where is the earth? Where is the sun? Where are the stars? Now with new art by Christine Gore, here is an out-of-this world introduction to the universe for children. With Earth as a starting point, a young astronaut leads readers on a tour past each planet and on to the stars, answering simple questions about our solar system. In clear language, drawings, and diagrams, space unfolds before a child''s eyes. Colorful illustrations, filled with fun detail, give children a lot to look for on every page, and a glossary helps reinforce new words and concepts. A terrific teaching tool, Me and My Place in Space is an easy and enjoyable way to introduce the concept of space to budding astronomers.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book
Book SynopsisWith his signature humor and amazing facts, best-selling author Jerry Pallotta offers a creature that lives in the ocean and needs air to breathe for every letter of the alphabet.Meet dozens of sea mammals--and a few bonus animals--in this beautifully and accurately illustrated alphabet book. In typical Jerry Pallotta style, the text is funny and engaging and often speaks directly to the reader to keep kids entertained and learning with every page turn. General facts about sea mammals are sprinkled throughout the text.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Sea Mammal Alphabet Book
Book SynopsisWith his signature humor and amazing facts, best-selling author Jerry Pallotta offers a creature that lives in the ocean and needs air to breathe for every letter of the alphabet.Meet dozens of sea mammals--and a few bonus animals--in this beautifully and accurately illustrated alphabet book. In typical Jerry Pallotta style, the text is funny and engaging and often speaks directly to the reader to keep kids entertained and learning with every page turn. General facts about sea mammals are sprinkled throughout the text.
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Priscilla And The Hollyhocks
Book SynopsisPriscilla is only four years old when her mother is sold to another master. All Priscilla has to remember her mother by are the hollyhocks she planted by the cow pond. At age ten, Priscilla is sold to a Cherokee family and continues her life as a slave. She keeps hope for a better life alive by planting hollyhocks wherever she goes. At last, her forced march along the Trail of Tears brings a chance encounter that leads to her freedom.Includes an author''s note with more details about this fascinating true story as well as instructions for making hollyhock dolls.
£10.66
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Plymouth Rocks: The Stone-Cold Truth
Book SynopsisProlific storyteller Jane Yolen marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower''s arrival by channeling the voice of Plymouth Rock itself. A funny (and fact-checked!) look at a historical monument.The history of Plymouth Rock is explained--by the rock itself. Playful, clever verses offer a comprehensive window into the events leading up to the 1620 landing and beyond, dispelling common misconceptions along the way. Alternating with Rock''s poems is a witty analysis of the truthfulness of its statements, told in the voice of the Fact Checker. Truly a book for today''s savvy media consumers.
£16.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Not a Butterfly Alphabet Book
Book SynopsisThis nature alphabet book from best-selling author Jerry Pallotta features moths (not butterflies!) of all shapes and sizes.Meet dozens of moths--and a few bonus creatures--with engaging text and a laugh-out-loud narrative, from A (Atlas Moth) to G (Green Lips Moth--no kissing allowed!) to J (Jersey Tiger Moth, whose underwings are a completely different color than their upper wings, not to be confused with their underwear) to Z (Zigzag Moth). Readers of all ages will be entertained (and learning!) with every page turn.
£10.66
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Desert Diary
Book SynopsisA moving primary source sheds light on the experience of Japanese American children imprisoned in a World War II internment camp.A classroom diary created by Japanese American children paints a vivid picture of daily life in a so-called "internment camp." Mae Yanagi was eight years old when she started school at Topaz Camp in Utah. She and her third-grade classmates began keeping an illustrated diary, full of details about schoolwork, sports, pets, holidays, and health--as experienced from behind barbed wire. Diary pages, archival photographs, and narrative nonfiction text convey the harsh changes experienced by the children, as well as their remarkable resilience.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Mountain Chef
Book SynopsisThe true story of a Chinese American mountain man who fed thirty people for ten days in the wilderness--and helped inspire the creation of the National Park Service. Tie Sing was born in the mountains. The mountains were in his blood. But because he was of Chinese descent at a time in America when to be Chinese meant working in restaurants or laundries, Tie Sing’s prospects were limited. But he had bigger plans. He began cooking for mapmakers and soon built a reputation as the best trail cook in California. When millionaire Stephen Mather began his quest to create a national park service in 1915, he invited a group of influential men—writers, tycoons, members of Congress, and even a movie star—to go camping in the Sierras. Tie Sing was hired to cook. Tie Sing planned diligently. He understood the importance of this trip. But when disaster struck—twice!—and Tie Sing’s supplies were lost, it was his creative spirit and quick mind that saved the day. His sumptuous menus had to be struck and Tie Sing had to start over in order to feed the thirty people in the group for ten whole days. His skills were tested and Tie Sing rose to the challenge. On the last night, he fed not just the campers'' bodies, but also their minds, reminding them to remember and protect the mountains. 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, created by Congress on August 25, 1916. Today, you can hike to Sing Peak, named for Tie Sing, in Yosemite National Park.
£10.66
Shambhala Publications Inc The Animal Adventurer's Guide: How to Prowl for
Book SynopsisCalling all animal lovers!50hands-on activitiesand adventuresthat bring you closer to wild animals than you?ve ever been.Have you ever followed animal tracks in the mud or chased after the glowing trail of a firefly in the night sky? Want to know how to hold a snake, feed a bird from your hat, and help salamanders cross the road? If so, you?re not just an animal lover?you?re an animal adventurer, and this is the book for you. It?s packed full of hands-on activities and projects that bring you closer to wild animals than ever before?from feathery birds and furry mammals to slippery herps, crawly arthropods, and other intriguing invertebrates. You?ll get insider tips about tools and techniques of the trade, become a citizen scientist, and then record handy field notes about all your amazing animal discoveries.Look inside to learn how to:Track wild animals any time of yearUse a flashlight for night vision to spy on nocturnal animalsStart your very own animal scat collection and impress your friendsBuild a wildlife blind and become invisible to animals around youCollect things like snakeskins, fossils, and feathersKeep a wild guide to your own backyardAnd so much more!
£16.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American
Book SynopsisA touching story about Japanese American children who corresponded with their beloved librarian while they were imprisoned in World War II internment camps.When Executive Order 9066 is enacted after the attack at Pearl Harbor, children''s librarian Clara Breed''s young Japanese American patrons are to be sent to prison camp. Before they are moved, Breed asks the children to write her letters and gives them books to take with them. Through the three years of their internment, the children correspond with Miss Breed, sharing their stories, providing feedback on books, and creating a record of their experiences. Using excerpts from children''s letters held at the Japanese American National Museum, author Cynthia Grady presents a difficult subject with honesty and hope." A beautiful picture book for sharing and discussing with older children as well as the primary audience" — Booklist STARRED REVIEW"A touching tribute to a woman who deserves recognition" — Kirkus Reviews"[An] affecting introduction to a distressing chapter in U.S. history and a brave librarian who inspired hope" — Publisher''s Weekly
£10.66
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Lia & Luís: Who Has More?
Book SynopsisCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Twins Lia and Luís argue over who has more of their favorite snacks. Can the siblings use math--and a little sharing--to pick the winner? A playful exploration of measurement, counting, and estimation, featuring Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian Portuguese words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.
£14.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Come Out and Play
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the bestselling Global Babies series comes a bright, photo-illustrated picture book about how kids play all around the world!Celebrate diversity, imagination, and friendship with this spirited celebration of playtime around the globe. What games do children in other countries play? What are their favorite toys? How do they have fun? Colorful photographs and joyful text highlight the differences and similarities of this universal childhood experience.Part of the proceeds from the book''s sales will go directly to Global Fund for Children to support innovative, community-based organizations that serve the world''s most vulnerable children and youth.
£9.79
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Becoming Beatriz
Book Synopsis"A compelling read about the quest for fame!" —Debbie Allen, star of Fame "Redemption is a heartbeat away." —Guadalupe Garcia McCall, author of the Pura Belpre Award winner Under the Mesquite Beatriz dreams of a life spent dancing--until tragedy on the day of her quinceañera changes everything. Up until her fifteenth birthday, the most important thing in the world to Beatriz Mendez was her dream of becoming a professional dancer and getting herself and her family far from the gang life that defined their days--that and meeting her dance idol Debbie Allen on the set of her favorite TV show, Fame. But after the latest battle in a constant turf war leaves her brother, Junito, dead and her mother grieving, Beatriz has a new set of priorities. How is she supposed to feel the rhythm when her brother''s gang needs running, when her mami can''t brush her own teeth, and when the last thing she can remember of her old self is dancing with her brother, followed by running and gunshots? When the class brainiac reminds Beatriz of her love of the dance floor, her banished dreams sneak back in. Now the only question is: will the gang let her go? Set in New Jersey in 1984, Beatriz''s story is a timeless one of a teenager''s navigation of romance, her brother''s choices, and her own family''s difficult past. A companion novel to the much-lauded Like Vanessa.
£10.19
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. We Are Not Refugees
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£16.99
Shambhala Publications Inc The Get Movin' Activity Deck for Kids: 48
Book SynopsisMom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient2023 National Parenting Product Award WinnerA one-of-a-kind children''s movement and play deck, featuring 48 cards with practices for all ability levels, to celebrate the many ways our bodies can move, for kids ages 4–8.This deck invites kids of all levels of ability to use imagination to get their bodies moving. Why was exercise so much more fun as a kid? Because all you had to do was incorporate PLAY! Activities here encourage children to enact fun scenarios like jumping over lava, zooming like a racecar driver, and standing like a flamingo.The deck creates a new normal of movement diversity—acknowledging and celebrating different ways that bodies can move. Through fun images and simple directions, kids will try different movements and challenge themselves in different categories of movement: Breath like “Color-Breathing Dragon,” Stretch, Mobility and Stability like “Windmill Warm-Up," Balance and Coordination like “The Penguin Waddle,” Strength and Endurance like “Mighty Warrior Kicks,” and Wacky Fun Wild Cards like “Dancing Machine.”Modifications are offered for some activities to accommodate different abilities, alternate ways to practice, and ways to increase difficulty. Illustrations reflect differences to champion inclusion and exposure to children with a variety of differences like cultures, mobility, and physical presentations.The cards and accompanying intro booklet are packaged in a colorful box with a top closure.
£19.14
Penguin Random House Australia Puffin Little Scientist: Robotics
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£8.92
Quill Driver Books, U.S. World of Wonder: People and Places
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£18.89
Lil Libros El ABC de las Telenovelas
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£14.11
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream The Fantastic World of Marine Mammals
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£19.26
Random House USA Inc Parkland Speaks: Voices Beyond the Headlines
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£16.99
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. TRICKY PUZZLES FOR SMART KIDS
Book SynopsisAre you ready to challenge your brain? Are you ready to give your brain a complete mental workout? Would youike to train yourogic, reasoning and analytical skills? Well, this is the book for you! Tricky Puzzles for Smart Kids provides you with amazing puzzles, mazes, brainteasers, secret codes and fun exercises that will keep your brain buzzing and in tip-top shape, all through the day! And what''s more, you can solve all these puzzles anytime, anywherewhether you''re on vacation or even on your way to school!
£999.99
HarperCollins The Daring Book for Girls
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£20.69
St Martin's Press The Teens Guide to World Domination
Book SynopsisJosh Shipp has been serving up a healthy dose of advice with an attitude to millions of teens for over a decade, in front of packed auditoriums across the country. For the first time ever, Josh is pulling together all of his unique advice for world domination into a must-have survival guide. Hilarious, inspirational, and authentic, Josh offers golden nuggets of wisdom for everything that has you freaking out (pretty much all the stuff you can''t fathom addressing with Mom and Dad). So, summon your inner hero and learn to dominate the seven villains that are keeping you from awesomeness. GHOSTS: All your painful memories and bad mistakes, which are holding you back and causing self-doubt. Confront them once and for allNINJAS: Back-stabbing friends who earn your trust to fulfill their own agendas. Call them out and they won''t stand a chancePIRATES: Bullies and bad boyfriends who take advantage of you. Write them off and tune them out
£999.99
HarperCollins A Writers Notebook
Book SynopsisTap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding. This middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Writers are just like everyone else—except for one big difference. Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they need a special place to record those reactions. Perfect for classrooms, A Writer’s Notebook gives budding writers a place to keep track of all the little things they notice every day. Young writers will love these useful tips for how to use notes and jottings to create
£8.91
Random House USA Inc Minecraft The Survivors Book of Secrets An
Book SynopsisAn all-new official Minecraft™ guidebook full of tips to fend off mobs and withstand the wild!This official Minecraft™ book contains the collective knowledge of the Survivors: an underground group of Minecraft™ experts who have been around since the days of Alpha. You’re probably wondering why you’ve never heard of us. It’s because we’re THAT good. We’re experts at covert ops. Misdirection is our middle name. We’re invisible up until the exact moment we want you to see us. . . . Our successes are undeniably impressive: we’ve battled the Overworld mobs, dealt with enemy factions, and defeated the ender dragon multiple times. Study this book carefully and you just might manage to stay alive as long as we have. THE CHIEFCollect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Minecraft Exploded Builds Medieval Fortress An
Book SynopsisHave you ever wanted to create your own legendary medieval kingdom to rule over? Well, now you can, with Minecraft Exploded Builds: Medieval Fortress. Learn how to design, build, and customize every part of your castle and the surrounding area, from sturdy walls and deadly traps to dank, dark dungeons and sprawling villages. Each build has an exploded view to show you exactly which blocks to use, plus extra ideas to make every part of your kingdom unique. Packed with interesting facts about medieval life, full-color illustrations, and a foldout depicting the epic scale of the kingdom, this official Mojang book has dozens of building ideas to ignite the imaginations of Minecrafters of all ages.Note: This book has been designed to mimic job-site engineering plans. The marks and scuffs on the pages are an intentional design element.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMi
£999.99
Scholastic Inc. Rocks Minerals Gems
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£18.99
Christine Dillard Little Scholar Biology An introduction to biology terms for infants and toddlers 1 Stem Books for Babies
£13.89
