Children’s / Teenage reference material
DK How Everything Works
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£31.49
DK The Earth Atlas
Book SynopsisDelve beneath the surface of Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet.How did planet Earth form? What’s under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What’s so important about rocks and soil? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and more, then this may be the book for you!Introducing The Earth Atlas – a lavishly illustrated guide to our planet. From oceans to ice regions to deserts, this book takes you on an exciting trip to discover more about the Earth’s features, explaining how they formed and what impact they have on us even today, supporting life and shaping the world with every tectonic movement!Ready for an adventure? Dive straight in to discover: - A strikingly visual guide to the innermost depths of our Earth- Exquisite hand-drawn illustrations and maps making the information
£18.00
DK The Oceans Atlas
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£18.00
DK Childrens Quick and Easy Cookbook
Book SynopsisA perfect first cookbook to start your kitchen adventure, with more than 60 recipes for young chefs to try.Feel right at home in the kitchen with this first cookbook for budding chefs! With over 60 recipes, there’s something for every occasion: super-fast snacks, speedy main meals, plus delicious desserts and sweet treats.Children’s Quick and Easy Cookbook is packed with simple but varied recipes, so young cooks aged 5-7 can enjoy discovering new dishes, learning new skills, and perfect great meals that the whole family will love. And for those already handy in the kitchen, there are more involved dishes, and ideas and advice about how to adapt the recipes for different tastes and diets. From triple-decker sandwiches and fruit smoothies to chicken curry and lemon cheesecake, each recipe includes a photographic step-by-step to show you exactly what you need to do and when. Put on your apron and get cooking, with: - Re
£17.99
DK Ask A Scientist New Edition
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£15.29
DK Eyewitness The Elements
Book SynopsisPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness The Elements explores the building blocks of our universe.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of chemical elements, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of their many different properties and uses. Children will be mesmerized by where each element comes from and what it is used for, like how precious gold protects astronauts in space. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the concise history of chemistry, scientific pioneers, and the creation of the first table of elements. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover why nitrogen and oxygen are essential to our survival, what makes the metal mercury so unusual, and much more.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on chemical elements, you can expect to find:- A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness&rdquo
£9.49
DK Eyewitness The Elements
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£15.29
DK Eyewitness Planets
Book SynopsisPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness Planets explores Earth’s neighborhood, space and the Solar System.Become an eyewitness to the fascinating world of outer space, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of Earth and its neighborhood with this spectacular planetary guide. Children will be mesmerized by this eyewitness view from Mercury to Neptune, of the rocky planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other bodies that make up our Solar System.This unique, beautifully illustrated guide reveals the secrets of space, examining the latest space exploration equipment, and the scientists behind discoveries both ancient and new. Using striking full-color photographs and illustrations, discover where comets come from, learn why Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet, and much more.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on planets, you can expect to find: - A fresh nTrade ReviewPast praise for the DK Eyewitness Books series:"The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children." — Newsweek"A mini museum between the covers of a book." — The New York Times"These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers." — School Library Journal
£15.29
DK The Book of Mysteries Magic and the Unexplained
Book SynopsisA fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs. This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While it’s a fun read, it takes its subject seriously – taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.This book about magic for children aged 7-9 offers:- Beautifully illustrated, imaginative and informative reference pages on wizards, witches, ghosts, cryptids, and other supernatural beings.- A look in
£17.99
DK Eyewitness Crystal and Gem
Book SynopsisFrom the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones. Children will be mesmerized by the many uses of rocks like quartz and understanding crystals – from dazzling jewellery to diamond cutting tools and the silicon chip in their phone.This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what exactly crystals and gems are, how they’re formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewelry making.Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on precious stones, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statis
£15.29
DK Eyewitness Insect
Book SynopsisBehold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organized ants - in this illustrated guide.Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerized by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviors – from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees.This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects – often seen as pests by humans – perform a vital role as pollinators of food crops. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on insects, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature.- Amazing facts,Trade ReviewPast praise for the DK Eyewitness Books series:"The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children." — Newsweek"A mini museum between the covers of a book." — The New York Times"These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers." — School Library Journal
£15.29
DK Lego Amazing Earth
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£17.99
DK Animal Talk
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£15.29
DK Childrens Book of Music
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£21.24
DK Pocket Genius Nature Collection 4Book Box Set
Book SynopsisDiscover what bugs eat, what rocks are made of, how fossils are formed, and what lives beneath the ocean in this compact nature box set.Pocket Genius Nature Collection combines four visually striking titles: Bugs, Ocean, Rocks and Minerals and Dinosaurs, in one exquisite slipcase that takes kids aged 8-12 through the fascinating world of all things nature! This boxset contains:Pocket Genius BugsAn introduction to the fastest, strongest, and most harmful species, profiling more than 200 insects and bugs. Find out what bugs eat, which are poisonous, which live the longest, and which can be found in your own backyard. Pocket Genius OceanFrom colossal whales to microscopic plankton, our vast oceans are teeming with a wide range of weird and wonderful plants and animals. This is a clear introduction to our oceans – what they are, what creatures they hold, how they affect climate, and how humans are changing
£22.37
DK Get to Know Philosophy
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£15.29
DK Star Wars The High Republic Character
Book SynopsisWant to dive into The High Republic era of the Star Wars galaxy, but don’t know where to start? Look no further! Centuries before the fall of Anakin Skywalker and rise of the Galactic Empire, the noble and wise Jedi Knights must face frightening new threats to themselves, the galaxy, and the Force itself! Meet the brave Jedi, ruthless Nihil marauders, cutthroat mercenaries, and evil monsters who call this era of the galaxy home. Featuring more than 250 characters from The High Republic publishing initiative, this character encyclopedia is a perfect introduction to an exciting new era of Star Wars storytelling.© AND ™ 2023 LUCASFILM LTD.
£20.89
DK Knowledge Encyclopedia Plants and Fungi
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£22.49
DK Eyewitness Universe
Book SynopsisWhether your child has a special interest in space exploration or the origins of the universe, or you want to supplement classroom curriculum about the universe by making more resources available to your child outside of school, Eyewitness: Universe is the ideal choice for learning more about the universe. DK's Eyewitness series is perfect for children. It engages both readers and visual learners by presenting information with a combination of photography, small nuggets of information, and fact-packed annotation so children can really dig into topics without becoming overwhelmed. One picture at a time, Eyewitness books teach big subjects in easy ways. We've revamped our Eyewitness series to be even better with solid facts, shorter texts, more emphasis on images, and fresh new learning sections, making Eyewitness books the perfect way to encourage curiosity in your child or to supplement classroom learning.
£9.49
DK Eyewitness Universe
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£15.29
DK LEGO Idea A Day
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£21.24
DK Amazing Oceans
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£22.49
DK Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook
Book SynopsisUnearth the wonderful world of marvelous minerals, spectacular stones, and glistening gems in this complete guide to Earth’s rocks and minerals.Introducing Rocks and Minerals Ultimate Handbook, the latest title in DK’s Ultimate Handbook series which takes you on the journey to discover some of the world’s most fascinating rocks, minerals and gemstones of the natural world.This geology book for kids includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks, minerals, and gems, teaching all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, and their unique characteristics. With stats about each featured rock or mineral, including its colors, crystal shapes, and the materials it’s made of, this book is ideal for budding geologistsThis fascinating geology book for kids offers: - Thematic pages introducing different topics, including: the rock cycle, fossils, space rocks, birthstones,
£14.24
DK StitchByStitch
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£12.34
DK Smart Senses Seeing Big Seeing Small
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£999.99
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Amazing Space
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£20.25
Kingfisher In Focus Reptiles
Book SynopsisWhich amazing animal can change the color of its skin? Which terrifying creature is so big it was confused for a dragon? Which tricksy reptile pretends to be a toad? In Focus: Reptiles has the answers! In Focus is a cool, new information series that''s perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fascinating facts and stats, kids will have fun learning about the world around them!Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index.
£999.99
Capstone See and Say Tagalog
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£9.49
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books The Toolbox
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£7.99
Beacon Press White Fragility
Book SynopsisA reimagining of the best-selling book that gives young adults the tools to ask questions, engage in dialogue, challenge their ways of thinking, and take action to create a more racially just world. “I was taught to treat everyone the same.” “I don’t see color.” “My parents voted for Obama.” When white people have the opportunity to think and talk about race and racism, they more often than not don’t know how. In this adaptation of Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s best-selling book White Fragility, anti-racist educators Toni Graves Williamson and Ali Michael explain the concept of systemic racism to young adult readers and how to recognize it in themselves and the world around them. Along the way, Williamson and Michael provide tools for taking action to challenge systems of inequity and racism as they move into adulthood. Throughout the book, readers will find the following:
£20.40
Beacon Press White Fragility
Book SynopsisA reimagining of the best-selling book that gives young adults the tools to ask questions, engage in dialogue, challenge their ways of thinking, and take action to create a more racially just world. “I was taught to treat everyone the same.” “I don’t see color.” “My parents voted for Obama.” When white people have the opportunity to think and talk about race and racism, they more often than not don’t know how. In this adaptation of Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s best-selling book White Fragility, anti-racist educators Toni Graves Williamson and Ali Michael explain the concept of systemic racism to young adult readers and how to recognize it in themselves and the world around them. Along the way, Williamson and Michael provide tools for taking action to challenge systems of inequity and racism as they move into adulthood. Throughout the book, readers will find the following:
£14.39
Beacon Press Queer History of the United States for Young
Book SynopsisNamed one of the Best Nonfiction Books of 2019 by School Library JournalQueer history didn’t start with Stonewall. This book explores how LGBTQ people have always been a part of our national identity, contributing to the country and culture for over 400 years.It is crucial for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth to know their history. But this history is not easy to find since it’s rarely taught in schools or commemorated in other ways. A Queer History of the United States for Young People corrects this and demonstrates that LGBTQ people have long been vital to shaping our understanding of what America is today.Through engrossing narratives, letters, drawings, poems, and more, the book encourages young readers, of all identities, to feel pride at the accomplishments of the LGBTQ people who came before them and to use history as a guide to the future. The stories he shares include those of* Indigeno
£15.29
Beacon Press The Rebellious Life of Mrs Rosa Parks Young
Book SynopsisA must-read for young people.”—Bryan Stevenson, author of Just MercyNow adapted for readers ages 12 and up, the award-winning biography that examines Rosa Parks’s life and 60 years of radical activism and brings the civil rights movement in the North and South to life The basis for the documentary of the same name executive produced by award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien, now streaming on Peacock. The documentary is the recepient of the 2022 Television Academy Honors Award.A Chicago Public Library’s “Best of the Best Books of 2021” Selection · A Kirkus Reviews “Best YA Biography and Memoir of 2021” SelectionRosa Parks is one of the most well-known Americans today, but much of what is known and taught about her is incomplete, distorted, and just plain wrong. Adapted for young people from the NAACP Image Award–winning The Rebellious Life o
£15.29
Merriam-Webster MerriamWebsters Word of the Day
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£15.98
Merriam Webster,U.S. MerriamWebsters Word Puzzle Adventures
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£13.62
Merriam Webster,U.S. MerriamWebsters First Dictionary
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£20.16
Merriam Webster,U.S. MerriamWebsters Dictionary for Children
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£19.00
Merriam Webster,U.S. MerriamWebsters Intermediate Thesaurus 2023
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£21.56
Tundra Books The A to Z of Everyday Things
Book Synopsis• Why are Americans superstitious about two-dollar bills?• Why do we have twelve months in a year instead of ten, or six, or even twenty?• Why do we celebrate foolishness on the first day of April?• Why is yawning contagious?• Why is the number thirteen considered to be unlucky in so many different cultures?The A to Z of Everyday Things tells the surprising stories behind twenty-six seemingly ordinary objects and activities. From calendars and money to tulips and sideburns, this book uses commonplace items to explore the rich but often overlooked cultural history of our everyday lives. In the end, The A to Z of Everyday Things offers us a picture of modern life and how we got here in a funny, quirky, and highly readable form.
£8.50
Abdo Publishing Company Songbirds
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£40.01
Abdo Publishing Company Tracks and Scat
£40.01
Random House USA Inc Bathtime Mathtime
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£8.99
Random House USA Inc Times Machine Learn Multiplication and Division
Book SynopsisLearn at home with help from The Wonder Years/Hallmark actress, math whiz, and New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar using her acclaimed McKellar Math books! A revolutionary and FUN way for 2nd to 5th graders to memorize multiplication facts outside of the classroom is finally here!Join Mr. Mouse and Ms. Squirrel and experience an entirely new way of memorizing multiplication facts. Using colorful stories, silly rhymes, and more, Danica McKellar helps to break down the rules of multiplication and to translate many of the (often confusing!) multiplication and division methods taught in today's classrooms. This lively times travel adventure is a lifesaver for frustrated kids and parents everywhere and a great way to zero out worries about homework and tests. If Mr. Mouse can learn to have fun with math, anyone can!
£16.14
Random House USA Inc Warriors
Book SynopsisTrack the facts about warriors, weapons, and battles throughout history in this nonfiction companion to the #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series!When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #31: Warriors in Winter, they had lots of questions. What kinds of weapons did the ancient Greeks use? How did Roman soldiers fight? Why did knights have tournaments? Who was famous for his war elephants? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about ancient warriors.Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin
£8.11
Random House Worlds Minecraft Guide to Pvp Minigames
Book SynopsisThe official Minecraft: Guide to PVP Minigames contains some of the best games for you to re-create and play with friends in your own world. When it comes to making your own fun in Minecraft, the player-versus-player minigame options are endless, and the only limit is your imagination. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to building and playing PVP minigames in Minecraft. Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & Potions
£12.60
Random House Worlds Minecraft Lets Build Theme Park Adventure
Book SynopsisHave you ever wanted to build your very own theme park in Minecraft? This guide will show you how it’s done! Inside you’ll find build ideas for everything from a classic carousel and a haunted mansion ride to thrilling jungle river rapids and a terrifying alternate dimensions roller coaster. Just follow the steps for each build, and before you know it, you’ll have an entire theme park to enjoy with your friends!Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & PotionsMinecr
£9.49
Random House Worlds Minecraft Guide to Farming
Book SynopsisThe official Minecraft: Guide to Farming will teach you about everything from basic crop farming and animal breeding to hostile mob and block farming. In Survival mode you’re constantly in need of food and other useful items, and true survivors know the importance of setting up their own farming systems. With insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang, this is the definitive guide to becoming self-sufficient in Minecraft.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & PotionsMi
£12.34
Viking Books for Young Readers Putting Peace First 7 Commitments to Change the
Book SynopsisYoung people are hungry to change the world, but often aren't given the chance. This book empowers them to make change happen.When he was just eighteen, Eric David Dawson co-founded the non-profit Peace First based on the idea that young people can change the world for the better--not someday, but right now. Twenty-five years later, Peace First has reached millions worldwide, teaching young people how to become peacemakers and create real change. Now, Dawson has written PUTTING PEACE FIRST, the handbook every aspiring peacemaker needs. Using the inspiring stories of real life peacemakers, each chapter highlights a different aspect of peacemaking, from Opening Your Heart to Taking a Stand. With clear, step-by-step explanations of how each peacemaker achieved their goals, this book is a guide for anyone who wants to make a difference.Trade Review"A great title for budding changemakers" -School Library Journal"A masterfully inspirational call to arms, the book is solidly anchored in reality, providing concrete, manageable actions and resources, as well as practical advice for navigating and persisting in the face of the certainty of encountering challenges, roadblocks, and resistance." -Voya
£11.19
