Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Russian dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy and affordable Russian to English and English to Russian reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Russian and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use at home, in the office, at school or on holiday.Over 42,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Russian who need maximum information in a portable format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Russian and English, with additional notes helping the user with those words which are easily confused.Useful grammar supplements covering the main points of Russian and English grammar, illustrated with clear, helpful examples.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary this dictionary will help you find the exact translation you want.

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Book SynopsisKirby and friends get up to yummy hijinks in this delightful manga collection.

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Book SynopsisThe ninth book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!The highly-anticipated ninth book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, and Emmy award-winning Netflix series, with over ten million copies in print!The last kids may have escaped the forbidden fortress by the skin of their teeth, but there isn''t much to celebrate. Thrull has what he needs to complete the Tower, Rezzoch will most certainly come to Earth, and the world as they know it will cease to exist. Except Jack''s Cosmic Hand is now even more powerful than he realized, and it might just be able to stop the inevitable from happening. To get the answers he seeks, he''ll need to travel farther than he''s ever been. He must go . . . to the monster dimension!Told in a mixturTrade Review'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 'this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game.', Critic, KIDSREADS.COM 'terrifically funny … Holgate’s b&w cartoons mix splatter-and-slime-heavy action sequences with humorous character profiles (a portrait of a “winged wretch… points out the creature’s “huge, hooked talons like a freaking velociraptor…), all playing into Jack’s gamified take on post-apocalyptic life. Snarky end-of-the-world fun. Ages 8–12.', Reviewer, Publisher's Weekly

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Book SynopsisThe most exciting edition yet of the world''s best-selling almanac for kids! Including animals, space, inventions, history, and more, it''s a one-stop shop for every curious kid!Kids who want to know everything about everything need the National Geographic Kids Infopedia. This latest edition is packed with incredible photos, tons of fun facts, crafts, activities, and fascinating features about animals, science, nature, technology, conservation, and more. Practical reference material, including fast facts and maps of every country, has been fully updated. Homework help on key topics is sprinkled throughout the book. A must-have book for curious kids!

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Book SynopsisJust scratch with the stylus - and watch the 14 pictures burst into colour!

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Book SynopsisA seriously funny book all about our brains! Award-winning author-illustrator Elise Gravel celebrates the many wonderful ways humans think in a comic-style nonfiction book for curious kids.  Acclaimed creator Elise Gravel (Killer Underwear Invasion!, Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere, and many more) uses her trademark humor and punchy art to explore the fascinating human brain. Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. This Is My Brain! shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other’s brains and use them collectively.BRAINS ARE COOL: Whether

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Book SynopsisLearn all about your body and mind in this dynamic new fact-filled children's book from #1 bestselling author and global fitness phenomenon Joe Wicks!From Joe Wicks fitness phenomenon and creator of PE with Joe and Activate comes a breakthrough book to get young readers moving and feeling good. Inspiring and motivating, and fully illustrated throughout, Fitter, Healthier, Happier! is an accessible look at the key ingredients to a healthy, happy body: exercise, nutrition, sleep and a healthy mind.With four information-packed chapters, Joe talks readers through everything they need to know about having a healthy body:KNOW YOUR BODY: Why do we need a healthy body? Find out what happens to our heart and lungs when we exercise, and how do our skeleton and muscles help us to run, jump and dance.FUEL YOUR BODY: Join Joe on a tasty tour of everything from carbs to minerals find out about eating well, nutrition and fuelling your body to ensure you always have plenty of energy.MOVE YOUR BODY: With handy tips and exercises, grow skills such as flexibility, balance and speed, and get an insight into why these are so important to our physical and mental health. Did you know that exercising every day can boost your brain power?FOCUS YOUR BODY: A healthy body and a healthy mind go hand in hand! Joe will help you with top-level tips about finding a sport or exercise you love, getting a good night's sleep, reducing your stress and worry, and finding a calmer mindset.Written in Joe's energetic, relatable and motivating voice which powered so many families through lockdown this is an informative and fun journey through your body and mind, with plenty of inspiring ideas and activities, and brought to life with amazing black-and-white illustrations by Kate Sutton.

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Book SynopsisSet sail on a magical adventure, full of surprises, in this exciting new picture book from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.Percy the park keeper has turned a rusty old car into a sailing car, powered by the wind! To celebrate, he drives his animal friends away from the park to camp beneath the stars. But after a wonderful evening, as everyone is starting to settle down, they discover that Percy's car has rolled into a pond! Whatever will they do? Perhaps, Percy's old friend Randolph the reindeer can come to their rescue?Percy the park keeper and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Childrens Book Prize. A dragon with a short temper is not a good combination, as Fergal's family and friends soon find out. He burns the dinner (literally), reduces the football goal to ashes and absolutely cannot play a nice, quiet board game. It is only when he starts to notice other animals have clever tricks to calm down that Fergal begins to win back his friends, especially when he discovers dragons can cool off in a very handy way.Trade Review"A dear little dragon whose fiery temper causes him to burn hole in everything" * Sunday Telegraph, Best Books of 2017 *"A striking and very charming debut about a little dragon learning to cope with his big temper." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Dynamic illustrations and realistic situations come together in this lighthearted but important take on anger management for children" * Best New Children's Books Guide, produced by the Publishers' Association and published in the Guardian 2018 *"Amusing… Brilliantly simple illustrations with a lot of humour make this a future classic" * Books for Keeps, Best Books of 2017 *"This would be a lovely book to share with children, especially those who might get a little 'Fergal' from time to time." * Early Years Educator *

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Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids-great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw their favorite animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish 40+ Cool Projects: Learn how to draw favorite animals from the farm, forest, jungle, and sea, including everything from a llama to a dolphin to a kangaroo Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow along Perforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy 9 x 9 Size: Big pages so your kid has no problem seeing each step

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Book SynopsisThis board book version of Marie Curie – an international bestseller from the Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to this Nobel Prize–winning scientist. When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against cancer, and she went on to win the Nobel Prize for Physics! Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this brilliant woman, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Book SynopsisPiece together Artsy Cats 500 Piece Family Puzzle from Mudpuppy to reveal feline portraits inspired by the world's greatest modern art meowsters! This amusing illustration is a great family activity for adults and children to enjoy together. Puzzle pieces come packaged in a sturdy and easy-to-wrap box, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. - 500 pieces - Puzzle: 20 x 20- Box: 8 x 8 x 2- Puzzle greyboard contains 90% recycled paper. Packaging contains 70% recycled paper. Printed with nontoxic inks. - Ages 8-99

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Book SynopsisThis cult classic delves into mysteries such as whether the Loch Ness monster exists, and tells stories of dragons and monsters from around the world. It also looks at some of the most frightening creations of myth and legend. First published in 1977, this is the third book from Usborne's beloved World of the Unknown series to be brought back by popular demand. With a brand-new foreword by comedian, actor and writer Robin Ince, the book remains otherwise unchanged from the original.Trade ReviewChildren fascinated by the strange or scary will love these mysteries, myths and legends, from the Loch Ness Monster to the Abominable Snowman. * Daily Mirror *

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Book SynopsisHORRIBLE HISTORIES GRUESOME GUIDES: EDINBURGH takes readers on agore-tastic tour of the streets of Edinburgh exposing all of itsmost scurrilous secrets. Kidnapped kings, mysterious murders andreckless raids, it's a trip no Horrible Histories fan will want tomiss! With a striking newspaper look throughout!

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Book SynopsisNamed an NPR Best Book of the Year and Junior Library Guild Selection, this wordless storybook with stunning illustrations aims to lighten the fear of the dark and the noises that come with it."Flashlight allows readers to experience the wonder and excitement of nighttime exploration in the woods and wordlessly entices readers to explore the hidden nature outside their own homes."—The Busy Librarian Inside the tent it''s cozy, but what is going on outside? Is it dark? Is it scary? Not if you have your trusty flashlight!In this charming story, told solely through images, artist Lizi Boyd offers an enchanting exploration of night, nature, and the nocturnal world. One boy''s camping adventure gets even better when he shines a light into the shadows and finds all sorts of nighttime creatures, fascinating insects, plants, trees, and streams—all brilliantly illuminated in the beam of his flashlight.Both lyrical and humorous, this visual poem—like the flashlight beam itself—reveals there is magic in the darkness. We just have to look for it.?INSPIRES THE IMAGINATION: Camping books for kids are usually filled with how-to guides or campfire stories. Flashlight is a unique children''s book that captures the special magic of a camp-out through artwork that makes the moonlight-touched backyard forest come to life.SEEK-AND-FIND FUN: Though not a typical search-and-find book, Flashlight''s pages reveal beautiful details that readers can return to again and again to study and explore.APPEALING FOR RELUCTANT AND EARLY READERS: Wordless stories like Aaron Becker''s Journey and complete Wordless Trilogy; David Wiesner''s Flotsam, Tuesday, and many other titles; and Tomie dePaola''s Pancakes for Breakfast offer young or reluctant readers the chance to explore books in a way that can establish a positive connection to reading.Perfect for: Ideal book for preschool through first grade Also appeals to readers of all ages with the calming yet adventurous tone Parents, teachers, and librarians looking for nature-themed children''s picture books Fans of The Book with No Pictures, Hervé Tullet books like Press Here, and Wimmelbooks for kids

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Book SynopsisWorld War I gets the Hazardous Tales treatment in this story of warfare, treachery, strategy and more!Trade ReviewA mixture of textbook and slapstick, this essential read makes history come alive in a way that is relevant to modern-day life and kids. * School Library Journal *Students bored to death by textbook descriptions of WWI battle maneuvers should be engaged by this entertaining, educational glimpse at world history. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisLucy Bowman (Author) Lucy Bowman grew up in a village in Cheshire, where she spent her time having adventures outdoors or reading about them in books. She completed a degree in American Studies and joined Usborne to write books on all kinds of topics, from Antarctica to space to games and puzzles.

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Book SynopsisJulián Álvarez's extravagant football skills won him a youth team place at the famous Argentinian club River Plate at the age of 12, and he quickly rose through the ranks. By 18, the gifted striker was showcasing his prowess in the Copa Libertadores and, before long, represented Argentina in international competitions, earning praise as one of the nation's brightest young talents. In 2022, Europe's top clubs took notice, and Julián made a high-profile transfer to spearhead the attack of one of the continent's footballing giants: Manchester City. Follow one of the most remarkable football journeys of modern times, from local leagues in Cordoba to lighting up the biggest stages in international football - and winning the biggest prizes in the sport.

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Book SynopsisJump into Celtic life with Terry Deary, the master of making historyfun. Discover why Celtic warriors fought without any kit on,how they preserved their enemy's brains once they'd won the fightand why it was perfectly normal to laugh at funerals. It's all inHorrible Histories: Cut-Throat Celts. Read all about it!

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Book SynopsisAn all-new original novel from the twisted world of the hit horror video game, Bendy!Atlantic City, 1946. Bill, Constance and Brant can't help but feel like they are missing out on life. Bill craves an existence outside of his father's influence. Brant is willing to play a dangerous game to further his career and make a name for himself. Constance yearns for the freedom to be herself and do exactly what she loves. What these three teens don't know is that their desires will lead them all to a dark secret. Something inky just came to town in the form of a curious machine and a visit from a man named Joey Drew. When mysterious ink stains begin permeating their lives, will these teens investigate and risk it all in the process? And what of the monster lurking in the shadows? Read and find out in this chilling sequel to Dreams Come to Life by Adrienne Kress!

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Book SynopsisThis all-new board book primer – from the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to the world’s best-loved artists. In this board book compilation of the most fantastic artists from the series, suitable for the youngest readers, introduce your baby to Andy Warhol, Vivienne Westwood, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Louise Bourgeois, Pablo Picasso, David Bowie, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Each spread shows the young artists with their earliest works, in images that can inspire even the youngest of children to create and express themselves.Colourful, captivating illustrations are paired with age-appropriate text that is fun to read out loud to baby when snuggled up together!Artists is the perfect first art history primer for babies and toddlers.Trade Review'delightful books' * The Art Newspaper *

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Book Synopsis'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s' SUNDAY TIMES With its sturdy shaped board pages for little fingers, this Christmas gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of Elmer. It's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. This year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight... Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, this classic Christmas tale has been abridged for the very youngest readers in this tactile shaped board book edition.Trade Review"A charming tale, which perfectly captures the excitement of Christmas for a young audience" * BookTrust *"Who better to welcome at Christmas than Elmer, the very embodiment of goodwill to all... A Christmas treat and a lovely introduction to Elmer for the very young" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading *

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Book SynopsisJoin Rocket as she sets sail on a brand new mission - to save a Caribbean island from plastic pollution!When Rocket goes on holiday to visit her grandparents, she''s shocked by the pollution that''s spoiling their island home and putting the local sea life at risk. Can she think of a way to save the day?Once more featuring the lovable Rocket, discover Bryon and Adeola''s incredible follow-up to the award-winning Look Up! A heartwarming story that empowers and educates young readers.Praise for Clean Up! Clean Up! reminds us that there are always things we can do to make the world better - Book Trust Interwoven facts and an inspirational surfing grandma add up to a picture book with a lovely balance of urgency, humour and heart. - The Guardian

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Book SynopsisMake a cute mini market with papercraft grocery packages.A supermarket that fits in the palm on your hand! (Well, almost.) Punch out the pages in this book to make an assortment of funny groceries, from cereal to cases of soda, and much more! Every package is decorated with detailed and whimsical branding full of klutzy puns and spoofs. Create 100 unique packages and then display them on the store shelves. This wire-o book contains, 12 pages of instructions, 16 sheets of package punch outs, 1 sheet of brown craft paper punch outs for grocery bags, 2 sheets of cardboard punch-outs for package filler, 1 sheet of clear double sided tape, 1 chipboard sheet to make the display shelf.

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Book SynopsisWho Do You Think You Are? meets You Choose! in this inclusive picture book that opens up discussions about what makes us who we are.Perfect for ages 3+, this is a joyful celebration of all the pieces, places and people that make us who we are. It is a wonderful way to get children thinking about and learning about their own families, and also opening up discussions about all of the other pieces that come together to make us all unique: from our friends and food we eat, to activities we get up to and the places we go.Children will enjoy finding out more about themselves and their families, and thinking about other families and friends who are similar or different to their own.How do you do! Have you come far?WHO DO YOU ACTUALLY THINK THAT YOU ARE?What's going on? What's this about?Just turn the page, we're going to find out!Turn the pages of this book and discover all the things that make you YOU!Smriti Halls is published in over 30 languages and has written several award winning pictuTrade Review‘A jaunty, rhyming, colourful celebration of all the things […] that make us unique’ Metro (Best children’s books to buy for kids of every age for Christmas 2021 feature)

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Book SynopsisDeliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich and global KS3 History curriculum to develop pupils' knowledge of the past, build their skills and equip them to progress through to GCSE 9-1 History.Provide a coherent chronological KS3 history curriculum with 50 knowledge-rich lessons on early modern world history. Spark pupils' curiosity, develop their understanding of the past and equip them to investigate the past as a historian.Ignite an interest in early modern history through memorable and compelling narratives, rich contextual detail and extraordinary peopleHelp all students to think critically about the past by focusing on the knowledge they need and then checking their understandingBuild secure positive identities and cultural capital with culturally and geographically diverse coverage including five new global history units for the 2nd editionSupport pupils' long-term learning with knowledge organisers on key vocabulary, people, places, and datesPut knowledge into context with a full timTrade ReviewPraise for the 1st editions: “The Knowing History textbooks have been a valuable resource to improve my own teaching of the subject. The books are well-written, and the accompanying teacher resources are excellent. Their use has massively improved my student's writing and historical comprehension. It is the best KS3 textbook I have come across.” Rob Law, Head of History at Saint Martins' Catholic Academy “The Knowing History series has been a great help to the department. It has allowed for a much more consistent approach, ensuring a high quality of knowledge across all lessons. The textbooks are simply laid out, in a clutter-free approach which we have found refreshing. The breadth of knowledge is also excellent; for example, we now teach a number of medieval kings, rather than a whole enquiry on William the Conqueror. Although not the primary purpose of the books, we have also found it a great help for non-specialist teachers and for setting cover.” Jon Wayman, Head of History, Classics and Politics at Longsands Academy “KS3 students have enjoyed using Knowing History in lessons as it immerses them in knowledge-rich narratives and provides them with opportunities to read aloud. Students particularly enjoy the fact boxes. Trainees find Knowing History beneficial in supporting their own knowledge development while also providing a standardised approach for all staff across the department.” Tessa McLaughlin, Head of History at Bedford Academy

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Book SynopsisOne of Lion Hudson's most successful international best-sellers, The Children's Bible in 365 Stories tells the Bible narrative in detail and depth. Popular children's author Mary Batchelor retells old favourites as well as significant lesser-known stories from the Old and New Testaments. It includes sections that most children's Bibles do not have space for: poetry, wisdom literature, prophets and the New Testament letters. The result is a very readable and very thorough children's Bible - with an episode for every day of the year. Evocative illustrations by John Haysom reflect the mood and content of each story. Words and pictures combine to make a classic which millions have already enjoyed. Ideal for a child to read alone or for an adult and child to read together through the year. "An imaginative arrangement, preserving the ongoing interest of a serial... The illustrations are excellent... and will hold the listener's eye if the book is being read aloud... This selection provides a built-in continuity which other collections lack." Church Times "Written in a lively, easily understood style which still retains the dignity of the original... The luminous artwork is realistic, expressive and well researched in detail." School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisA beautiful new memory game based on the popular gift book A Natural History of Fairies.   Fairy matching game: Can you reunite the fairies with their friends in this fun and easy-to-learn game? Sturdy gift box contains: 40 cards, each measuring 8.8 × 6.6 cm / 3.5 × 2.6 in., and a 28-page booklet; box size is 10 × 14.4 × 4.7 cm / 4 × 5.5 × 1.75 in. A beautiful new memory game based off the popular gift book A Natural History of Fairies. 20 diverse fairy species: With fairies from all parts of the world, match the pairs who belong to the same species Includes an illustrated booklet: Covering game rules, fairy facts and tips for finding them yourself Fairy fun for ages 4+: Delightful screen-free entertainment for fairy lovers everywhere.  Discover enchanting fairies from all around the Trade Review“Of course if fairies are more your thing then this beautifully illustrated memory/matching pairs game is perfect. You must try to gather more fairy pairs than your opponent to win. All while learning about the many different fairies with the help of the accompanying booklet.” * The Bookseller *“Worldwide in scope, thoroughly informative, teeming with relentlessly cute poppets.” * Kirkus Reviews, in praise of A Natural History of Fairies *"A lovely volume." * Foreword Reviews, in praise of A Natural History of Fairies *

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Book SynopsisWhen a little girl is told there's no such thing as mermaids, shedoesn't believe it for a second. Surely mermaids exist? After all,they're always in books and films!But if she has any chance of proving that mermaids are real, thelittle girl needs proof!So starts a wonderful journey. And DO mermaids exist? There's only one way to find out...

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Book SynopsisOne of The Guardian's Best New Children's Books for Summer 2018.Longlisted for the North Somerset Teachers' Book Award.Instead of just studying history, let's think about HerStory too! In this uplifting and inspiring book, children can learn about 50 intrepid women from around the world and throughout history. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced and the changes they made, each gorgeously illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. With a range of pioneering careers - from astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians and many more - young readers will be inspired to follow their own dreams and to make the world a better place. Compelling, motivating and brilliantly illustrated in equal measure, this is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing women who have shaped our world.List of women featured: Elizabeth I, Joan of Arc, Indira Gandhi, Theresa Kachindamoto, Empress Wu Zetian, Harriet Tubman, Boudicca, Hatshepsut, Isabella I of Castile, Sacagawea, Frida Kahlo, Beatrix Potter, Coco Chanel, Billie Holiday, Anna Pavlova, Mirabai, Maya Angelou, Georgia O'Keeffe, Emily Bronte, Sarah Bernhardt, Florence Nightingale, Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan, Mary Seacole, Shirin Ebadi, Maria Montessori, Mother Teresa, Wangari Maathai, Elizabeth Blackwell, Eva Peron, Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, Ada Lovelace, Hypatia, Rosalind Franklin, Mary Anning, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Hodgkin, Dian Fossey, Valentina Tereshkova, Malala Yousafzai, Rigoberta Menchu, Amelia Earhart, Hannah Szenes, Rosa Parks, Noor Inayat Khan, Emmeline Pankhurst, Cathy Freeman, Sophie Scholl, Anne Frank.This is a lush non-fiction collection with beautiful illustrations, photos and interesting facts. Herstory celebrates fearless women from all over the world, and is sure to inspire young girls and women everywhere.

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Book SynopsisThe Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In Let's Wash Our Hands, meet two adorable toddlers who learn all about washing their hands and bath time! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Toy Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, Let's Wash Our Hands is a brilliant way to introduce cleanliness in a fun and relatable way.For more toddler tips read No More Nappies, No More Dummies and I'm Starting Nursery.The Big Steps series has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Trade ReviewThe Big Steps books are a great way of introducing children to different life skills and building their confidence and familiarity with doing them. Watching characters their own age experience different things goes a long way in letting children know that they are normal, healthy and not scary. The children enjoyed pointing to the different pictures, opening flaps and naming objects, which is fantastic for helping to build their vocabulary and prepare them for learning to read. The book is also sturdy enough for enthusiastic hands. Our testers found the little tips at the bottom of the page useful and in one case, they helped to transform a reluctant dresser into someone who is happy to get dressed most mornings! * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *A super board book about such an important subject matter, particularly in the world we live in at the moment. -- Fiona Eaton * Mini Travellers *

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Book SynopsisA positive and uplifting book for young people who are queer or curious and their allies looking to support them.In this empowering and uplifting book, award-winning podcaster Alexis Caught sets out to help queer and curious teenagers explore their LGBTQ+ identity and understanding. Alongside the author''s personal experiences are first-hand stories from notable LGBTQ+ figures, providing a inclusive account of what it means to grow up queer. With chapters on questioning, coming out, friends and family, love, sex, shame, pride and allyship, this is insightful, thoughtful and reassuring book is essential reading for any questioning teen and their allies looking to support them.Trade ReviewFeatured in The Bookseller's January 2022 previews. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *For those that want to learn more or seeking a little bit of friendly guidance, this is the book for you. * Gay Times *Included in list of most anticipated LGBTQ+ books of 2022 * Gay Times *a kind-hearted, insightful and wonderfully positive book for teens […] There is so much joy and warmth in these pages, Queer Up, is the coming out and self- acceptance guide we all needed growing up. Thoughtfully compiled and accessibly designed, every school and local library, youth resource centre or group should have this sensitive, supportive and special book on its shelves. * Attitude *An empathetic and inclusive reference book for young and older adults alike. -- . * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the incredible life of David Hockney, the visionary artist and LGBTQ+ icon, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series Trade Review‘Cult series Little People, Big Dreams, whose books tell the life stories of key figures from history, are charmingly designed to tempt discerning adults as well as appeal to the collector mentality of kids. The latest artist in the series is the pleasingly irreverent David Hockney’. * Art Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisToday, Bizzy Bear is packing his ship, hoisting the jolly roger and setting sail on an exciting pirate adventure! All little readers will love helping Bizzy steer his ship, dig for treasure and open the treasure chest.

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisDo you love dinosaurs? How about robots? And unicorns? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud pick your own' picture book adventure!It's Gwen's birthday but, oh no, the birthday cake that Dad's been busy making has DISAPPEARED. Gwen needs YOUR help to find it!Has the cake been stolen by dinosaurs? Or taken by robots? Has it been snatched by unicorns? It's up to YOU to decide!Pick a Story is the ONLY series where young readers choose between three completely different worlds allowing them to change the story as it happens. Children are excited by having choice and a feeling of agency, and it fires their imaginations.Choice and value! Readers choose the direction of the adventure on every page. With endless story paths to be taken, the adventure is always different.Packed with activities! Each page includes an activity, such as search-and-find, odd-one-out, mazes and more, woven seamlessly into the narrative perfect for immersing and engaging young readers.Trade ReviewPraise for the series: “With twists and turns and decisions to make on every page, this book takes young readers on a whirlwind adventure” – Teach Primary ‘The ideal book to inspire a lifelong love of reading’ – Lancashire Newspaper Group 'A truly un-put-downable book’ – Armadillo Magazine ‘The dynamic and detailed instructions perfectly match the bonkers settings of the different story paths’ – BookTrust September 2022 Book of the Month – LoveReading4Kids ‘A very interactive and colourful book full of exciting adventure stories and problem solving [and] packed with thrills’ – The Green Parent

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewBabies will love looking at the bright, high-contrast pictures, feeling the textures and listening to the musical sounds as they explore this vibrant board book. * Lovereading4kids *With buttons producing sounds, finger trails using cut-outs and textures, holes for tiny fingers to explore, flaps, fabrics and other materials, this book encapsulates many of the principles of The Science Museum’s Sensory Garden in a bright and accessible volume. * Culture Baby *A brilliant book which I foresee will provide entertainment for a long time to come * Mother and Baby *

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! 'As Neymar Jr made the long walk to the penalty spot, he knew this was his chance, the one that he had dreamed of since the age of three. If he scored, Brazil would be Olympic Champions for the first time ever.'Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is the boy who carries the hopes of Brazil on his shoulders. Although he now faces a new challenge at Paris Saint-Germain, it was his years playing for Barcelona, in a fearsome attacking trident alongside Messi and Suarez, that made him a legend across the world. This is the heart-warming true story of Neymar's road to glory.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Book SynopsisContains pieces which children can cut-out and glue to create the Greek temple itself, as well as the inhabitants of the Temple including priests and priestesses. This book includes assembly details and instructions.

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Book SynopsisThere are fish everywhere! Some of them live in fresh water, some of them live under ice, and some even live in the desert.There are Fish Everywhere is the first in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things that they never imagined were true. This is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.

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Book Synopsis100 PIECE PUZZLE: The huge 100-piece colourful jigsaw puzzle follows after the hugely successful Who Did This Poo? series.FUN FOR AGES 4+COLOURFUL DESIGN: This huge floor puzzle is just under 3ft wide when fully made. Kids will love the colourful animal and poo illustrations as they piece together this jigsaw puzzle.EDUCATIONAL: Learn as you create the jigsaw puzzle as the booklet within contains information on all 25 animals and their poo!GIFTS: Best gifts for little ones - what kid doesn''t love poo! Plenty of fun to be had while identifying animals and their poo. BESTSELLING SERIES: Poo Bingo and Who Did this Poo? A Matching and Memory GameThere are so many different kinds of poo out there. Did you know that wombats poo in cubes? And that penguins poo in squirts that are different colours depending on what they''ve eaten? Find out all you ever wanted to know about animal poo whi

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Book SynopsisIn their desperate quest to find the grail, stolen by the forces of the Dark, the Drew children have returned to Trewissick. One night, in a strange ceremony, Jane watches the village women construct the Greenwitch: an ancient offering to the sea. Overcome by the Greenwitch''s power, Jane makes a perilous wish - one that will tip the balance in the ongoing struggle between good and evil.The third haunting, magical book in the highly acclaimed Dark is Rising sequence.

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Book SynopsisAgent Moose and Owlfred must wade through clues to stop a mysterycriminal making waves in Big Forest. Can they find this fiendishvillain before Big Forest floats away?

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Book SynopsisThis book gives Minecraft's youngest players everything they need to get building!

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Book Synopsis Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.

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