Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books
Crush Publishing Monkey Crush
Book SynopsisMonkey Crush introduces human hunting and so allows parents to talk about the reason people hunt. Is it for food or pleasure? The scene is set in India where lions and tigers still exist together. The story brings coconuts to life and shows how an unexpected lunch can save animals from being eaten or hunted.
£10.44
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Apparent in Hindsight
Book SynopsisThe book delves deep into the chronic problems faced by almost all companies in the Indian automotive industry. It closely examines and challenges the fundamental assumptions that have held firm since time immemorial and guided the management of these companies in procurement, operations, distribution and sales. The book is also a commentary on the state of the much haloed improvement techniques being employed by companies for decadeslarge and small alikewith little improvement to show for the humungous effort being put in. What it presents is the only practical way to improving the state of affairs of such companieswhich is extremely powerful because it is very simple. Presented as a story of two key managers of a company, the narrative follows their personal and professional struggles as they deal with conflicts and contradictions that life throws at them and try to surmount their problems. Do they redeem themselves?
£10.49
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Awesome Women Series: Leaders Authenticity
Book SynopsisSeries Description: The Awesome Women series box sets each feature three board books to inspire young readers to be anything they want to be. The stories pay tribute to awesome female role models by recounting their struggles and challenges and detailing their success. This series emphasizes essential character traits that these female role models exemplified such as grit, courage, resilience, optimism, perseverance, curiosity, strength, and conscientiousness to cultivate a growth mindset. Synopsis: The Awesome Women series: Leaders: Authenticity box set features three board books to inspire young readers to be anything they want to be. Each story pays tribute to an awesome female role model by recounting her struggles and challenges and detailing her success. Young readers will also learn interesting nuggets about each leader, such as the fact that Condoleezza Rice was told she would not make it to college because of the colour of her skin, that Jacinda Ardern brought her three-month-old daughter to work with her at the UN assembly hall, and that Margaret Thatcher lost her first two parliamentary elections before becoming the formidable "Iron Lady". The Awesome Women series also includes the Awesome Women series: Leaders: Boldness box set, featuring Angela Merkel, Halimah Yacob, and Hillary Clinton. Readers will also have fun searching for the authors and illustrator's daughters Andrea and Beth hidden in the illustrations!
£17.59
Bellwether Media Video Games
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The American Civil War
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Vietnam War
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£12.34
Bellwether Media The Cold War
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£12.34
Advantage Media Group, Inc. Misfit Mogul
Book SynopsisTo become a mogul, you have to be a misfit at heart.Hisham Ahmad shares his story of how feeling invisible can truly lead to finding your tribe and using your remarkable imagination to create innovationall while learning the skills to bring these inventions to life.Misfit Mogul is a guide for all kids who don't understand why they're bored in class, adults who don't understand why they're bored in general, and those seeking mega-success when it feels out of reach. When in doubt, you gotta Misfit the situation.As a young entrepreneur with several patents, companies, and the spirit of a true outsider-turned-innovator, Hisham reveals the hidden truths about business, finance, and lasting success. With his companies worth $100 million and growing, Hisham is considered one of the youngest moguls and thought leaders in America.Misfit Mogul will take you to your new school, a place where you're catapulted from invisible to innovator, a
£14.24
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Social Situation Survival Guide
Book SynopsisMichelle Schusterman is the author of over twenty critically acclaimed novels for middle grade and young adult readers. Her books have received starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly, as well as honors including multiple Junior Library Guild selections, the CBCC Best of 2019 List, ALA's Rainbow List and Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers List, and the NC State College of Education Comic Relief Reading List.Michelle is also a developmental editor at Dovetail Fiction, the young adult imprint of the book packager Working Partners.Julia Christians is a freelance illustrator living in the deep dark forest of the Harz Mountains, Germany, with her husband, two kids, and a pack of dogs.
£10.44
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids:
Book SynopsisUnofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids is a collection of creative, collaborative projects that connect in-game challenges with hands-on activities that are both fun and educational.An Amazon Best Kids’ Books of 2016 pick! Minecraft offers players an environment focused on exploration, imagination, and creation, but its nonlinear game structure can mean spending a lot of time in the game. With these labs, you can balance your child's screen time with real-life learning and interaction. You will start the book by brushing up on some common Minecraft language and examining each of the four game modes: survival, creative, adventure, and spectator. Then, you’ll use this knowledge to venture off onto the six different quests that encourage child and adult participation. For each Lab, complete the hands-on activity in art, craft, or design, then build a related in-game project. Have fun with these creative projects and more: Make a Chinese finger trap from construction paper, followed by a zombie trap in Minecraft. Build a castle from sugar cubes, then learn to build one in Minecraft. Create shadow puppets to perform a scene from your favorite story, then animate the scene using Minecraft. Make a bow and arrow from popsicle sticks, dental floss, and a cotton swab, then do some archery practice in Minecraft. Sticker badges at the back of the book reward your child as they complete each quest. You'll even learn how to screencast and narrate your own videos to share with family and friends. Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids provides fun, educational gaming goals that you and your child can reach together! The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.Trade Review"The greatest strength of this volume is that Miller and Scott have found a way to combine skills in Minecraft with real-life experiences." - Booklist OnlineTable of ContentsIntroduction What Can Minecraft Teach? Minecraft in Schools Gamification How to Use This Book Minecraft Basics Sharing Labs and Quests Quest 1: Using Your Inventory Lab 1 Do You Mine? Lab 2 It’s Electric! Lab 3 Setting a Trap Lab 4 Fire When Ready! Quest 2: Textures, Patterns, and Landscapes Lab 5 Please Be Seated Lab 6 Banner Play Lab 7 Cookies! Lab 8 Garden Quest 3: Timeless Architecture Lab 9 When in Rome Lab 10 Flying Machine Lab 11 The Architect Lab 12 Scale Quest 4: The Arts Lab 13 Michelangelo Lab 14 Beethoven Lab 15 Shakespeare Lab 16 Picasso Quest 5: Game Design Lab 17 Fire Away Lab 18 Be Careful Where You Step Lab 19 Abandon Ship! Lab 20 Across the Finish Line Quest 6: Future Thinking Lab 21 City Planning Lab 22 Culture Lab 23 Fun and Games Lab 24 Mushroom Stew Resources Acknowledgments About the Authors Index Bonus: Sticker Badges
£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make, Model,
Book SynopsisIn Clay Lab for Kids, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! Cassie Stephens presents 52 hands-on projects made with kid-friendly clays that get kids working creatively and thinking three-dimensionally. Squishy, colorful, and infinitely shapable, clay just might be the most versatile art material for kids. Author-artist-teacher Cassie Stephens has created all-new clay projects for kids of all skill levels. Start with the basics of rolling, coiling, and pinching pots, and move up to making "Jurassic fossils," animal marionettes, monster magnets, and boxes with secret compartments. All of the projects use kid-friendly, no-kiln clay (air-dry, homemade, and polymer) and water-based paints, perfect for home and classroom, plus there's an entire chapter of recipes for mixing up inexpensive homemade clays in the kitchen. When creating with clay, kids are introduced to a wide range of cognitive and manual skills: they'll work three-dimensionally; make figurative models; use their imaginations in making jewelry and toys; design with color; and decorate with paints. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, bugs, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.Trade Review“Clay is a mainstay of art media for kids, and here an art teacher provides projects and techniques for a variety of clays. Air-dry clays, polymer clay, and homemade clays are all featured here, along with paints and sealers…Recipes for make-it-yourself clays include salt dough, clay dough, Silly Putty, and candy clay and are designed to be simple enough for kid participation. Throughout, Stephens encourages kid sculptors to be creative and to keep in mind the science behind the art.” – Anne Heidemann, Booklist Online"Ideal for families looking for artistic activities, as well as teachers and caregivers interested in introducing clay to children ages five and up.” – Heather Halliday for Library JournalTable of ContentsUnit One: Creating with Kids and Clay How This Book is Organized Basic Supplies Variety of Clays Basic Tips Glossary of Clay Terms Clean up and Caring Unit Two: Air Dry Clays and Learning the Basics Lab 1: Shoe Stamped Pottery Lab 2: Coffee and a Donut Lab 3: Textured Landscape Plaque Lab 4: Cupcake Containers Lab 5: Stack of Pancakes Lab 6: Coil Press Pot Lab 7: Monogramed Wall Hanging Lab 8: Dropped Cone Sculpture Lab 9: Wax Resist Leaf Dish Lab 10: Line Relief Pencil Cup Lab 11: Hamburger Holder Unit Three: Clay Sculpture Lab 12: A Clay Coat of Arms Lab 13: Pie Safe Lab 14: Egyptian Sarcophagus Lab 15: Magical Forest Friend Door Lab 16: Miniature Cacti Garden Lab 17: Garden Gnome Home Lab 18: Bobble Head Pets Lab 19: Castle on a Hill Lab 20: Crayon and Pencil Project Lab 21: Woodland Creature Portraits Lab 22: Viking Ships Lab 23: Marionette Puppets Lab 24: Animals Masquerade Masks Unit Four: Polymer Clay and Learning the Basics Lab 25: Glittery Geodes Lab 26: Color Mixing Clock Lab 27: Fun Fortune Cookies Lab 28: Light Up Lightning Bugs Lab 29: All About Me Mobile Unit Five: Polymer Clay Sculpture Lab 30: Tie Die Turtles Lab 31: Miniature Accordion Books Lab 32: Sushi for Supper Lab 33: Glitter Bugs Lab 34: Monster Face Magnets Lab 36: Back Pack Charms Lab 37: Game Pieces and Dice for Your Own Game Lab 38: Let Your Light Shine Night Light Lab 39: Funky Faux-saic Lab 40: Desktop Dinos Unit Six: Making My Own Clays Lab 41: Simple No-Cook Clay Lab 42: Stamped Clay Ornaments Lab 43: Scented Clay Acorns Lab 44: Kool Aid Play Dough Lab 45: Kool Aid Clay Popsicles Lab 46: Jurassic Fossils with Sand Clay Lab 47: Glitter Clay Beads Lab 48: Make Your Own Silly Putty Lab 49: Salt Dough Rose Sculpture Lab 50: Salt Dough Bird Sculpture Lab 51: Salt Dough Texture Fish Lab 52: Candy Clay
£17.09
Workman Publishing Busy Little Hands: Art Play!: Activities for
Book SynopsisGet ready for an art adventure! Using paint, colored paper, clay, and other basic art supplies, preschoolers learn to tap into their natural artistic abilities with fun-filled projects shown through easy-to-follow, colorful photos. From making bubble prints and color collages to turning a T-shirt into a Super Kid cape, every activity is designed to spark imagination, learning, and creativity.
£11.78
Workman Publishing Backpack Explorer: Discovering Trees: What Will
Book SynopsisBackpack Explorer: Discovering Trees encourages junior naturalists to step outside and get curious about the trees they see, whether in their backyard, in their neighborhood, in a park, or on a trail. With this take-along activity book—the fifth in the best-selling Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing—kids will stop, look, listen, and touch as they search for leaves, count tree rings, notice the sound of birds or wind in the branches, gather pinecones, and feel bark. Each page is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides for identifying common trees, simple craft projects such as Make a Tree Rubbing or Make a Nature Mask from colorful leaves, and simple discovery features with fun tree facts. Equipped with a real magnifying glass, stickers, and log for recording tree finds, this book is the perfect accompaniment for any nature adventure.
£9.99
Pogo Books United Arab Emirates
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£8.99
Kharis Publishing The Lost Fat Bird
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£14.24
Palmetto Publishing Group Nappington the Alligator
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£6.39
Morgan James Publishing llc The Winter Elf
Book SynopsisThe Winter Elf speaks to familiar feelings from childhood, especially those of fear and grief, but also of love and security. It’s Christmas time, and Clara Rose is grieving the absence of her mother who is hospitalized. The resulting family stress leaves the child feeling lost and alone. In response, she keeps her worries and tears silent, trying hard to be a 'good little girl' and not call attention to herself. When an odd but proper English elf shows up in her yard one snowy night, the little girl sees her sacrifice of self in a new light as she learns the importance of embracing her pain and opening up with those who love her. Clara discovers that it is only through sharing her hurts and hopes that her heart can find healing. The Winter Elf revisits the nostalgic enchantment of wintertime and fairytales. Reading the tale aloud, families connect and bond in the cozy evening hours before bed and learn with Clara Rose the importance of sharing one’s heart, hurt, and hope.
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Islands: Explore the World's Most Unique Places
Book SynopsisRemote, mysterious, exotic, unforgettable: islands are captivating and unique places. But what makes them so special? Take a trip across the globe to explore 18 of the world's most intriguing islands and discover their stories.Some islands are busy, bustling homes to many people, while others have almost no life at all. Some are covered in thick jungle, others in freezing ice. Some are millions of years old, and others are brand new. Islands come in countless shapes and sizes, and this book lets you explore. Turn the pages to climb their mountains, swim in their seas, discover their histories, wonder at their treasures – and above all, be inspired.Table of ContentsFraser Island (Australia) • Île de la Cité (Paris, France) • St Kilda (Scotland) • Surtsey (Iceland) • Snow Hill Island (Antarctica) • Palm Jumeriah (UAE) • Easter Island (Chile) • Ellis Island (New York, USA) • Miyajima Island (Japan) • Santorini (Greece) • Socotra (Yemen) • Floating Uros Islands (Peru) • Galápagos (Equador) • Pitcairn (UK territory in the Pacific) • Wrangel (Russia).
£11.69
Mama Makes Books A Little Blue Dot
Book SynopsisMaren Hasenjäger is a German illustrator and graphic designer who lives in Münster.A Little Blue Dot was her first children's books for Magellan and she has followed this with a stunningAtlas of Oceans and Seas. Maren's favourite things to draw are children, the universe and animals with party hats!
£12.34
Peace Hill Press Story of the World, Vol. 1 Activity Book: History
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive, 8.5" x 11" curriculum guide and activity book contains map activities, coloring pages, games, projects, review questions, cross-references to illustrated encyclopedias, and extensive book lists. Children and parents love the activities, ranging from cooking projects to crafts, board games to science experiments, and puzzles to projects. Each Story of the World Activity Book provides a full year of history study when combined with the Textbook, Audiobook, and Tests—each available separately to accompany each volume of The Story of the World Activity Book. Activity Book 1 Grade Recommendation: Grades 1-5.
£27.54
Die Gestalten Verlag The Hunters
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£15.26
Jump! Inc. Lithuania
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£8.99
Jump! Inc. Czech Republic
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£8.99
Jump! Inc. Ukraine
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£8.99
Walter Foster Publishing The Official unOrdinary Coloring Book
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£10.44
The ChoiceMaker Pty Limited Tchaikovsky's the Nutcracker
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£9.49
Redback Publishing Amazing Historic Structures
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£16.74
SPCK Publishing Bob Hartmans Rhyming Bible
Book SynopsisBestselling children's book storyteller Bob Hartman re-tells the Bible in rhyme. Filled with joyful rhymes, these 41 rhyming stories from the old and new testaments will delight children and adults alike.Trade ReviewLove love love this book!! Such an exciting, engaging way to portray so many of our favourite bible stories - it has made bedtimes a hit in our house! -- JB Gill, CBeebies and Songs of Praise presenterPraise for The Lion Storyteller Bible: These lively re-tellings are full of humour and drama. The strong rhythmic prose invites children to join in. * Times Educational Supplement *A consistent hit. The stories are pitched brilliantly for reading aloud. (Review of The Lion Storyteller Bible). -- John Goddard * www.amazon.co.uk *The best book of Bible stories for reading aloud I have come across. (Review of The Lion Storyteller Bible) -- Emma * www.amazon.co.uk *
£14.39
Dover Publications Inc. How to Draw Manga
Book SynopsisKids can learn to create exotic characters in the style of manga, the Japanese cartooning craze. Easy diagrams show how to illustrate 25 figures, including teenage heroes, monstrous villains, and supernatural animals.
£5.99
The Natural History Museum Stegosaurus
Book SynopsisAn engaging guide to the discovery and scientific impact of the Natural History Museum's famous Stegosaurus skeleton.
£8.54
Zeitgeist My First Piano Sheet Music
Book SynopsisGrow your child’s piano-playing skills with these familiar, fun, and easy-to-learn songs!My First Piano Sheet Music is the perfect songbook for budding piano players, with 40 beginner-friendly tunes, clear music notation, and helpful hand positions for every song. Compiled by an experienced piano teacher, the songs naturally progress from simple, right-hand-only songs to ones that use both hands. With letter names for each note, your kid can easily learn to play the songs and practice their music reading. Whether your little one is just starting their piano journey or is looking for more songs to add to their repertoire, My First Piano Sheet Music will boost their piano-playing confidence—all while having fun! Simple songs for beginners. A wide variety of music, including nursery rhymes, folk songs, popular songs, and classical tunes. Hand positions for every song. So kids know where to put their hands and which notes will be played in each song. Easy-to-follow music notation. Letters for each note, along with some finger numbers, help kids easily learn to play the songs—and build their music-reading skills. Familiar tunes kids will love to play. Learn to play “Hokey Pokey,” “Jingle Bells,” “Yankee Doodle,” “On Top of Spaghetti,” “Bingo,” “Happy Birthday,” “Ode to Joy,” and more! A companion to My First Piano Lessons. Looking for more piano help? Check out My First Piano Lessons by the same author for easy, step-by-step piano tutorials.
£8.54
Penguin Young Readers The Botany of Desire Young Readers Edition
Book SynopsisBy the bestselling author of The Omnivore''s Dilemma, this is Michael Pollan''s ingenious companion book about the surprising and close relationship between people and plants.In this entertaining young readers edition of the environmental studies classic, Michael Pollan demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a reciprocal relationship. He links four fundamental human desires?sweetness, beauty, energy, and control?with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, coffee, and the potato. In telling the stories of four familiar species, Pollan illustrates how the plants have evolved to satisfy humankind?s most basic yearnings. And just as we?ve benefited from these plants, we have also helped them to thrive.The Botany of Desire is perfect for STEM-focused young readers who want to learn more about: human history, biology, and environmentalism climate change and its impact on our relationship with plants gardening and the human-plant relationship
£9.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Meet the National Animals
Book SynopsisMeet the National Animals is a playful and humorous look at the animals all around the world who represent their country. Why do they represent the particular country and what is so special or symbolic about them? Featuring over 35 amazing animals, from the mystical Scottish Unicorn to China's much-loved Giant Panda and the wonderful, but extinct, Dodo from Mauritius. The witty text brings each animal to life and celebrates their quirks and characteristics. Includes a playful, charming narrative along the bottom of each spread, which sees Brown Bear gradually bringing all the animal together as they travel the world, celebrating each country as they go. Filled with fascinating facts about each animal and country, the text also touches gently upon any conservation issues related to each animal and their habitat. The illustrations inject warmth and humour into the narrative,Trade Review“A playful look at 35 animals who represent their country, from China’s Great Panda to the mystical Scottish unicorn. Full of quirky facts about each creature and country, gently touching on environmental themes.” * The Bookseller *Table of Contents4-5 INTRO 6-7 Bears everywhere – Brown bear / Polar bear 8-9 Blowing hot and cold – Dromedary camel / Llama 10-11 Fabulous feathers – Bald eagle / Flamingo 12-13 Night-time hunters – Tiger / Black panther 14-15 Desert tough nuts – Fennex fox / Sand cat 16-17 Hornes and hooves – Markhor / Oryx 18-19 National treasures – Giant panda / Red kangaroo 20-21 Chomping and chilling – Beaver / Mountain hare 22-23 Squawks and squabbles – Gallic rooster / Raggiana bird-of-paradise 24-25 Dragon tales – Mythical dragon / Komodo dragon 26-27 Hooray for heroes – Grey wolf / Crocodile 28-29 Roars and claws – Lion / Leopard 30-31 Making mischief – Barbary macaque / Ring-tailed lemur 32-33 Star moggies and doggies – Manx cat / Tornjak 34-35 Super swimmers – Common dolphin / Hawksbill turtle 36-37 Thrilling heights – Andean condor / Giraffe 38-39 Believe it or not? – Unicorn / Okapi 40-41 Disappearing animals – European bison / Black rhinoceros 42-43 Two of a kind – Kiwi / Aldabra giant tortoise 44-45 Dodo 46-47 Let's celebrate! 48 Map
£11.69
Quarto Publishing PLC Lets Go For a Walk
Book SynopsisLet CBeebies' Ranger Hamza take you on a guided walk with wonderful things to spot, wherever you live, with this tie-in to the hit TV show 'Let's Go For A Walk'! Perfect for the countryside or the town, this universal walking guide can be used again and again and makes every walk a ramble to remember. Trade Review Packed with ideas for things to spot and notice wherever your walk takes you. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *'This cheerful book stars CBeebies popular adventurer Ranger Hamza, who encourages children to observe and engage with their surroundings while exploring outdoors.’ -- BBC Countryfile‘Super-bright, engaging, accessible… this book is a blast of fresh air.’ * BBC Wildlife Magazine *
£9.49
Quarto Publishing PLC World of Weird
Book SynopsisIn the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor’s notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr McCreebor – an eminent explorer, philosopher and collector of the very strange and truly creepy. Dr McCreebor's book is filled with the dark and disturbing stories he has collected on his travels around the world. And now, after over 125 years in a dusty attic, Dr McCreebor’s writings can be read… by only the bravest. Discover the fascinating stories behind a series of objects, people and placesin every chapter. McCreebor writes from a Victorian perspective – and his descendant isn't afraid to write notes in the margins, bringing the science into the 21st century.Uncover Artificalia (man-made objects), Naturalia (natural creatures and beings), Spiritualis (the spirit world), ScelereSupplicium (crimeTrade Review“A compendium of strange and creepy stories “written” by Dr McCreebor – an eminent Victorian explorer and philosopher. McCreebor discusses shrunken heads and witches’ charms, while a 21st century scientist who “discovered” the book gives a modern day perspective in his notes in the margin.” * The Bookseller *“Any publication from Wide Eyed is always going to be on the top of my ‘to read’ list because it is guaranteed to be exquisitely designed, thoroughly researched and fascinating to read…Stunning black and white illustrations accompany each of the weird but wonderful observations in the book.” * Armadillo Magazine *"This brilliant book is full of factual information packed into a fictional frame, perfect for children who want to discover humankind's seriously strange past." * How It Works *
£15.29
Quarto Publishing PLC Wee Gallery Touch and Feel Tails
Book SynopsisWinner of the Junior Design Awards 2023: BRONZE - Best Baby Books 0-2 Years Category This interactive board book series features the classic touch-and-feel concept but with a fun, stylish Wee Gallery twist! Each spread features an intriguing textile and a different animal character to spark the curiosity of babies and toddlers. In Wee Gallery: Touch-and-Feel tails, meet seven incredibly cute animals who all feature terrific tails! Little ones will love feeling the different textures and materials, whether it be the spongy tail of a mighty whale or the rough, ragged tail of a busy beaver. Striking illustrations from Wee Gallery plus clever textures will excite the reader and help develop sensory and motor skills, and expand language skills. Bold, high contrast, colourful artwork will keep young children engaged and stimulated for hours on end, whi
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Quarto Publishing PLC Explore Under the Earth
Book SynopsisIn Explore the Earth, Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore below the Earth in this bright, layered board book.Trade Review“Evie and her pet dog Juno explore inside the Earth in this picture book illustrated by Clark, who grew up in a small village at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds. A companion board book sees Evie and Juno Explore the Rainforest.” * The Bookseller *
£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC Secrets of the Vampire
Book SynopsisSecrets of the Vampire delves into the storied lore behind one of the world's most enduring supernatural beings, inviting you into the dark to meet the myths and monsters who live there.Trade Review“A sumptuously illustrated, elegantly chiaroscuro guide to vampire history around the world.” * The Guardian *“This book will entrance those with a curiosity about the myth behind the legend.” * WRD Magazine *
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Kaddo Little People BIG DREAMS Puzzle
Book Synopsis 100-piece double-sided puzzle: Two puzzles in one! With 100 pieces perfect for little hands Little People, BIG DREAMS: Featuring illustrations and text from the bestselling book series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara that will bring history to life Attractive gift box includes 100 double-sided pieces, a paper bag to keep the puzzle safe and a 28-page booklet with information about the inspiring figures featured Screen-free fun for children aged 5–7: Puzzling edutainment to keep little hands busy while learning about 32 amazing people who changed the world Piece together two big pictures of Little People and their BIG DREAMS!Complete the class photo that dreams are made of in the Little People, BIG DREAMS Double Sided Puzzle, featuring 32 of history’s favourite characters. Then turn the pieces over and put together the yellow side of the puzzl
£14.39
Ivy Kids Eco Always Carry Me With You
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Ecology for Kids
Book SynopsisThe Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Ecology for Kids features biographies of 25 leading ecologists, past and present, accompanied by accessible and engaging experiments and activities to bring the history and principles of ecology alive.Trade ReviewThis tried-and-true design treats ecology as the lively science it is. * Booklist *Table of ContentsLab 1 Alexander Von Humboldt (1769-1778) German: Use blue ice cubes to see how cold water moves in ocean currents.Lab 2 Eunice Newton Foote (b.1819-1888) American: Do a greenhouse gas experiment in a bottle to see how carbon dioxides traps heat.Lab 3 Jean Henri Fabre (b.1823) French: Build an insect habitat to study insect behavior and habitat requirements.Lab 4 William Emerson Ritter (1856-1944) American: Capture invertebrates in pitfall traps, soil sieves and aquatic sieves to study population diversity.Lab 5 Eugenius Warming (1841-1924) Danish: Make a paper cactus with accordion folds to see how cacti expand when it rains.Lab 6 George Washington Carver (b.1864) American: Grow beans to see how different soil conditions affect growth.Lab 7 Ed Ricketts (1897-1948) American: Build a tide pool in a tub and make waves to learn about shoreline invertebrates.Lab 8 G. Evelyn Hutchinson (1903-1991) English: Build a diorama of an ecosystem to illustrate niches occupied by different animals.Lab 9 Dora P Henry (1904-1999) American: Use bottle caps, yarn and frosting to study the life cycle of barnacles and learn how they attach to rocks, boats and whales.Lab 10 Rachel Carson (b.1907) American: Make a Secchi disk to test water clarity and take water samples from a local pond, lake or stream.Lab 11 Eugene Odum (1924-2002) American: Rope off a biodiversity square and see how many plant and animal species you can find.Lab 12 Akira Miyawaki (1928-2021) Japanese; Plant chia seeds on a slope to see how trees protect soil from wind and water erosion.Lab 13 E. O. Wilson (1929-2021) American: Make a sweep net to capture and study invertebrates. Observe insects in their natural habitats.Lab 14 Sylvia Alice Earle (b.1930) American: Create an oil spill in a bowl and experiment to see which materials remove oil from the water.Lab 15 O’Neil Ray Collins (1931) American: Dissect a mushroom and make prints from the spores.Lab 16 C.S. Holling (1930-2019) Canadian: Search for animal footprint and make casts of them. Identify the animals as predator or prey.Lab 17 Wanari Maathai (b.1940) Kenyan: Germinate beans or tree seeds in a jar and transplant the seedlings.Lab 18 Robin Wall Kimmer (b. 1953) American: Observe and collect moss/ look for tardigradesLab 19 Rodrigo Medellin (b.1957) Mexican: Do an echolocation experiment to illustrate how bats locate their prey.Lab 20 Dana Bergstrom (b.1962) Australian: Use water, your breath and a stuffed animal to see how seeds are dispersed by ocean, wind and animals.Lab 21 Aparajita Datta (b.1970) Indian: Observe insects such as butterflies, caterpillars, bees, aphids and beetles to learn about the relationship between plants and animals.Lab 22 Lisa Schulte Moore American: Make prairie plants from chenille sticks to see how long roots reach for water and prevent soil erosion. Lab 23 Lesley de Souza (b.1977) Brazilian/American: Build a rainforest terrarium or an aquatic ecosystem.Lab 24 Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (b.1980) American: Use carbonated water and red cabbage juice to see how carbon dioxide acidifies ocean water.Lab 25 Jodie Darquea Arteaga ( ) Ecuadorian: Make a fishing net from a produce bag and use candy fish to see how dolphins, turtles can be entangled.
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Learn to Draw unOrdinary
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£13.49
Tuttle Publishing Origami City Kit
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£8.99
Walker Books Ltd Babys London
Book SynopsisDiscover the incredible city of London in this beautiful board book from Ingela P. Arrhenius.A perfect board book for toddlers to explore London. Ride a red bus, meet the Queen and take a trip to all the famous London landmarks. With striking illustrations of all things big and small, from Ingela P. Arrhenius, this is a stylish gift for any young visitor to this unique city.
£7.59
Scholastic Star Switch
Book SynopsisNaomi is the biggest pop star on the planet and should be on topof the world... but she's tired of constant touring and missing herschool friends and mum. Ruby is Naomi's biggest fan. She knowsthe words to every song and dreams of being Naomi's BFF. When thegirls have an unexpected encounter and swap bodies, Ruby is thrustinto the limelight.
£6.64
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Volunteers During Covid19
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Crossway Books Sophie and the Heidelberg Cat
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Hachette Children's Group The Genius of The Ancient Greeks
Book SynopsisWhich genius ideas and inventions began with the ancient Greeks? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the ancient Greeks organised their society, trained their soldiers, used their ships for trade and transport and built their temples. Discover their brilliant developments in architecture, politics, art, medicine, theatre and sport that have influenced the way we live today.The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history. Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.Table of Contents 1: The Ancient Greeks 2: City-states 3: The Greek World 4: Government 5: Warfare 6: Ships 7: Architecture 8: Writing 9: Art 10: Astronomy 11: Medicine 12: Theatre 13: Sport 14: Glossary 15: Timeline 16: Index and Further Information
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