Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Christmasaurus Cracker
Book SynopsisThe perfect festive stocking filler for Christmasaurus fans, from the imagination of number-one-bestseller Tom Fletcher!Well, bless my baubles - it''s nearly Christmas! And it''s time to celebrate with the Christmasaurus Cracker. Get ready for:Not one but TWO adventure-packed Christmas stories: Crumpet Eve and The Magical North Pole;Jingle-worthy jokes and present-tastic puzzles;Fun festive facts;Tasty Christmas recipes; andDino-riffic decoration ideas!Merry Christmas from Tom Fletcher and the Christmasaurus!
£7.59
Gill Tree Dogs Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words
Book SynopsisIn Irish there are so many great rain words and magic words and highly specific natural words (such as the material put on the hooves of donkeys to stop them slipping in ice), or words to communicate with animals, or evocative plant words, or the gorgeous words for different amounts of light in the sky, or words that hint at different ways of seeing colour, or twilight words 'Manchán Magan is fascinated by words, particularly Irish words, with all of their complex meanings and associations and their connections to the natural world. Having enjoyed huge success with his bestselling book Thirty-Two Words for Field, Manchán now brings his infectious wonder and enthusiasm for the Irish language to a younger audience, offering delightful translations and explanations of animal, bird, fish, insect and nature words.When you see the world through Irish, you see the world differently. Get ready to share the magic with this delightful book for readers of all ages.
£17.09
Usborne Publishing Ltd Book of Face Painting
Book SynopsisGrowing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals
Book SynopsisThe Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals is a fascinating compendium of the strange and wonderful animals that once roamed our Earth. From the well-known woolly mammoth and sabre-toothed tiger to the laughing owl said to cackle like a madman, discover more about these incredible lost species. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations and unusual animals, discovering why these creatures became extinct and learning about science and nature along the way.
£17.00
Quarto Publishing PLC Spin to Survive The Pharaohs Curse
Book SynopsisStep back into the distant past with Spin to Survive:ThePharaoh's Curse, a choose-your-own-adventure escapade through the dangerous environs of ancient Egypt.
£17.00
AURORA PP Gwen Banana Plush Toy
Book SynopsisPP Gwen Banana 5 inches.
£8.80
AURORA PP Bart Blobfish Plush Toy
Book SynopsisPP Bart Blobfish 5 inches.
£9.27
AURORA PP Ella Bunny Plush Toy
Book SynopsisPP Ella Bunny 5 inches.
£9.27
AURORA Chicken Run Ginger Plush Toy
Book SynopsisChicken Run Ginger.
£24.64
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington at St Pauls A brilliantly funny story
Book SynopsisA funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru now a major movie star!For more than six decades, stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world.When Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a special outing to St Paul's Cathedral, there is one surprise after another. But the biggest of all comes when Paddington is mistaken for a choir bear and suddenly finds himself joining the choir for a most unusual rehearsal!Trade Review“Lots of laughs and gorgeous drawings. Lovely.” 5 stars. The Sun Praise for Paddington’s Finest Hour: “…a delight throughout…” Financial Times Praise for Love From Paddington: “…a jolly ride through the best of the Paddington tales” The Times “…a delightful collection…” Sunday Express Praise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller
£7.89
Penguin Random House Children's UK Dear Nobody The Originals
Book SynopsisDEAR NOBODY by Berlie Doherty, winner of the Carnegie Medal, is the moving story of two teenagers and an unplanned pregnancy. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. This compelling story is beautifully told from two points of view, brilliantly evoking the feelings of both Helen, in a series of letters to the unborn baby, and of Chris as he reads the letters and relives the events of their relationship while Helen is in labour.''I have never read a book that evokes so vividly how it feels to be a teenager in love.'' Daily TelegraphThe Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man''s Land - Aidan Chambers, After
£8.54
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree Level 7 Stories Submarine
Book SynopsisThe Level 7 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories provide humorous storylines to engage and motivate children. The popular characters and familiar settings are brought to life by Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. The stories are unchanged from the previous edition but the cover notes have been updated to support adults in sharing the story with the child.
£8.26
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Art A Childrens Encyclopedia
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£16.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd What A Waste
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£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird London Sticker Activity
Book SynopsisThis sticker activity book is the perfect way of learning about London! With puzzles to complete, pictures to colour in, mazes to find your way through - and, of course, hundreds of stickers to use!- Can you draw your own dinosaur that could live in Crystal Palace Park?- Can you decorate Buckingham Palace using stickers?- Or how about finding your way through the London Underground maze?Whether you''re planning a sight-seeing trip around the captial, searching for a souvenir or just looking for something to keep your child occupied, the activities in this book will guarantee hours of fun!
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Celebrations Around the World
Book SynopsisEmbark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from a huge range of countries. Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, munch on Mid-Autumn mooncakes in China, and discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford''s beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging facts introduce readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions. It''s time to celebrate!
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mabel and the Mountain
Book Synopsis***WINNER of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awards 2020***Mabel may be a small fly but she has Big Plans...1. Climb a mountain2. Host a dinner party3. Make friends with a sharkMabel''s friends aren''t being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans:*Don''t listen to those who say you cannot. Listen to those who say you can!*So, even though a mountain is very, very high and Mabel is very, very small she knows she shouldn''t give up. And even though it might have been easier to fly up a tree, Mabel knows that she needs to keep going and climb!Mabel is the best little fly to show readers big and small that there is nothing more important than the power of confidence, and believing in yourself!Also available from Kim Hillyard:Ned and the Great Garden Hamster Race: a story about kindnessGretel the Wonder Mammoth: a story about overcoming anxietyFlora and Nora Hun
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Ultimate Sticker Book Bugs
Book SynopsisFor kids who love stickers and bugs, this is the ultimate sticker book. It''s filled with creepy crawlies, fluttering butterflies, spindly spiders, and over 250 reusable stickers!Little entomologists will love learning all about their favourite insects and peeling the stickers from the back and sticking them all over the book. The stickers are easy to peel, perfect for little fingers!Explore the Insect World Ultimate Sticker Book: Bugs is the perfect way to engage your child with fun facts and interactive reading. Inside this fun, bug-themed activity book, you''ll find:- Over 250 reusable stickers that are easy to peel and stick to pages or other surfaces - Fun facts, puzzles and quizzes for kids to learn about creepy crawlies as they play - Gorgeous photos and illustrations that will captivate and engage children This colourful activity book keeps children engaged and learning about bugs as they play. Bright photos and stunning illustrations transport children into the world of insects. They''re challenged to find the right stickers to go with each insect and complete the picture, such as matching wings to butterflies and planting the flowers in the garden. Kids can also get creative and craft their own scenes out of different stickers, there''s no end to where their imagination can take them!Alongside the pictures are bite-sized descriptions and information that is easy to read and suitable for children 5 years and up. They will learn about the many types of insects, and what makes each of them unique. Discover how grasshoppers sing, why they have antennae, and how the giraffe beetle got its name. This sticker book inspires little ones to explore the outside world with activities such as follow the bee trail in the garden, and learn where bugs like to hide so they can look out for bugs in their own gardens. There''s also a sticker quiz at the end, so you and your pre-schooler can read and engage together.More from DK Books:If you and your child enjoyed the activities in the Ultimate Sticker Book Bugs, and want to play with some more stickers, there are lots of other creatures to learn about! Look out for Ultimate Sticker Book Animals and Ultimate Sticker Book Farm.
£6.83
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Robin Who Stole Christmas
Book SynopsisJoin Rotten Robin and his gang of feathered friends as they hatch a plan to steal Christmas in this hilariously unconventional festive tale![a] picture-book yuletide caper full of bouncy rhymes and intricate, hilarious illustrations. The GuardianA little red robin - who just so happens to be the world''s most wanted thief - has a rather unusual plan this festive season. He hates Christmas, and so he''s going to STEAL it - baubles, mince pies, Santa, and all!But Rotten Robin hadn''t realised the feathers he''d ruffle by taking away the Yuletide celebrations - and when he''s forced to give back everything he''s stolen, he realises that Christmas might not be that bad after all...This brand new Christmas story from picture book rising star Rachel Morrisroe and illustrator talent Richard Merritt is a unique take on a festive tale, full of humour and heart - and the perfect Christmas gift.Also by Rachel Morris
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 7 The Children Act ELT
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Children Act, a Level 7 Reader, is B2 in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future perfect simple, mixed conditionals, past perfect continuous, mixed conditionals, more complex passive forms and modals for deduction in the past.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star
Book SynopsisBe careful what you wish for! Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle''s Academy for Witches.Mildred makes a wish on a shooting star and to her great surprise it comes true! Mildred''s wish-come-true is a small dog but how can she keep him a secret from her friends, and especially the formidable Miss Hardbroom? . . .The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star is the seventh adventure in Jill Murphy''s hilarious Worst Witch series full of fun, magic and mayhem.Trade ReviewA wonderful zany story * Daily Telegraph *Jill Murphy is one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land * Observer *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Girls Like Girls
Book SynopsisTrailblazing pop star, actor and director, Hayley Kiyoko debuts her first novel, a coming-of-age romance based on her breakthrough hit song and viral video, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS. It's not that you're not like other girls. It's just that you've never met a girl like you. And then. You do. You meet her. And suddenly. The songs make sense. It's summertime and 17-year-old Coley is alone, again. Forced to move to middle of nowhere Oregon after losing her mother, she is in no position to risk her already fragile heart. But when she meets Sonya, the attraction is immediate. Coley worries she isn't worthy of love. Up until now, everyone she's loved has left her. And Sonya's never been with a girl before. What if by opening her heart, Coley's risking it all????????
£8.54
Dorling Kindersley Ltd How to Build LEGO Robots
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£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Childrens Book of Wildlife Watching
Book SynopsisDan Rouse is a passionate presenter, wildlife conservationist, and ornithologist from Swansea, Wales. She currently writes for Bay Magazine Swansea, features frequently on BBC Radio Wales/Radio Cymru, and presents for S4C Hansh, fronting videos on wildlife and wildlife science.Dan launched the Wild Space project in 2017, showing the diversity of wildlife that can be found in gardens, and this project has been shared across numerous platforms, including YouTube, BBC County Focus, and BBC Radio Wales.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever Book 6
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£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eyewonder Rocks and Minerals
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£8.54
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Eyewonder Dinosaurs
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£8.54
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Why Animals
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£15.29
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks
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£13.49
Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Phonics Phase 4 Unit 12 Bright Stars
Book SynopsisThis title is part of Bug Club Phonics - the first synthetic phonics programme to bring together research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies video, and an online reading world to give today’s children a firm, fun foundation in Phonics. In this Phase 4 (Set 12) Bug Club Phonics fiction book: Can the Bright Stars beat the Panthers?
£9.30
Pearson Education Limited Rigby Star Guided Reading Blue Level The Terrible
Book SynopsisSpecially built for Foundation and Key Stage 1 guided reading
£10.14
Thames & Hudson Ltd Mini Artists
Book SynopsisWINNER of the Made For Mums 2024 Gold Award - Non-fiction/activity book Twenty art projects inspired by famous artworks for budding mini artists aged 36 years. The benefits of art to young children are well known. Art stimulates curiosity, creativity and the imagination. It also cultivates wellbeing, but being creative with young children can feel surprisingly daunting - and this is where Mini Artists comes in. The twenty projects in Mini Artists are designed to engage children with art through making. Mini artists will discover drip painting with Jackson Pollock, carve soap sculptures with Barbara Hepworth, and create their own obliteration room with Yayoi Kusama. They'll also travel through time and explore art from different periods, from cave painting to Medieval stained-glass, and Chinese ink painting to washable graffiti inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Each project requires minimal set-up so the maximum amount of time is spent creating together, and the step-by-step instructions show photographs of the projects in progress so they can be followed at a glance. The projects use simple materials, from clay to ink to paint. Being grounded in art history, Mini Artists features a range of interesting art techniques that are ideal for teaching new motor skills.Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Part 1: Artists of the Past Ice Age stencils: The Pech Merle horses Letters on clay: Sumerian cuneiform tablets Magical hippo statuette: Ancient Egyptian art Misty landscapes: Chinese ink-wash painting Rainbow windows: Medieval stained glass Mosaic faces: Aztec masks Part 2: Modern Artists Abstract paper weaving: Anni Albers Minimalist soap sculptures: Barbara Hepworth Drip paintings: Jackson Pollock Surrealist creatures: Wifredo Lam Under-the-sea cut-outs: Henri Matisse Monochrome assemblages: Louise Nevelson Mini tropical garden: Hélio Oiticica Part 3: Contemporary Artists Street art warriors: Jean-Michel Basquiat Recycled monsters: Tony Cragg Natural displays: Andy Goldsworthy Woven beings: Mrinalini Mukherjee Eerie silhouettes: Kara Walker Covered in dots: Yayoi Kusama Floating buildings: Jeanne-Claude & Christo List of artworks
£11.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Monster CrispGuzzler
Book SynopsisAt her new school, Mira discovers she has a very unusual teacher - a teacher who turns into a real-life dragon when she eats crisps! This comes in very handy when the class run into trouble on a school trip to the seaside...
£6.99
Tulip & Petunia Publishing Does A Giraffe Ever Feel Small
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£13.80
Scholastic Vote For Effie
Book SynopsisJoin Effie Kostas as she fights to become Student Council Presidentin her new school. With a campaign team of loveable misfits, shetackles the truly important subjects: gender imbalance, outdatedschool conventions...and good-looking boys stealing the last sliceof chocolate cake at lunchtime.
£6.99
Scholastic Ready Steady Squirrel
Book SynopsisA gorgeous, snuggle-up picture book, full of courage, fun and friendship. Evie is a very determined little squirrel. It's time to gather food for the winter, and she's going to do it all by herself. She's ready. She's steady. She's going squirrelling! But can she really do it all on her own? Or should she ask her friends to help?
£7.59
Scholastic All About Lunar New Year Things to Make and Do
Book SynopsisThe ULTIMATE book of Lunar New Year fun!
£7.59
Scholastic Axel Schefflers Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisClimb up the waterspout with Incy Wincy, help the king's men try to put Humpty Dumpty back together again and dance along with the cat playing his fiddle! Brought to life with Axel Scheffler's stunning illustrations, this collection of beloved nursery rhymes such as Twinkle Twinkle and Mary Had a Little Lamb, is the perfect bedtime read.
£7.59
Scholastic The Lonely Ones
£8.54
Well Said Press The TellMe Tree
Book SynopsisThis gentle story and activity book for ages 4-8 invites children to share how they are feeling - whether happy, sad or somewhere in between - through conversation, drawings or writing. Includes links to a download poster of the Tell-Me Tree, tips and templates to help children draw their own tree and links to resources for grown-ups.
£9.64
Pan Macmillan I Wish You All the Best
Book Synopsis'A soft, sweet, and incredibly important story about a nonbinary teen finding their voice. This book is going to be so important to so many people.' - Alice Oseman, author of HeartstopperIt's just three words: I am nonbinary. But that's all it takes to change everything.When Ben De Backer comes out as nonbinary, it doesn’t go down as planned: they are thrown out of their house and forced to move in with their estranged older sister.All Ben can do is try to keep a low profile in a new school. But Ben’s attempts to go unnoticed are thwarted when Nathan Allan, a funny and charismatic student, decides to take Ben under his wing.As Ben and Nathan’s friendship grows, their feelings begin to change. And what started as a disastrous turn of events looks like it might just be a chance to start a happier, new life . . .At turns heartbreaking and joyous, I Wish You All the Best by Mason DeaTrade ReviewA soft, sweet, and incredibly important story about a non-binary teen finding their voice. This book is going to be so important to so many people. -- Alice OsemanHeartfelt, romantic, and quietly groundbreaking. This book will save lives. -- Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
£8.54
Pan Macmillan With You Every Step
Book SynopsisRob Burrow MBE played Rugby League for nearly 20 years for Leeds Rhinos, England and Great Britain winning every possible honour in the sport. From the earliest part of his career, Rob always defied the odds as the shortest player in a sport full of giants and instantly became everyone's favourite player when he danced rings around huge defenders to score spectacular tries. In December 2019, Rob was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) and applied the same determined attitude to his fight against MND and for those impacted by the disease. Rob died in June 2024.Kevin Sinfield OBE is one of the most successful Rugby League players of all time for club and country, playing over 500 games in his career and winning every trophy available to him. One of the youngest-ever captains in the history of Leeds Rhinos when he was first appointed, his name is a short cut for leadership and inspiration to all who know him. After his playing career, he has gone on to enjoTrade ReviewAn awesome little read - something to keep with you wherever you go * Jonny Wilkinson *The premise of the book is heart-warming. 'Everything I'd do for you, I know you'd do for me' is its message of reciprocal support. * Daily Mail *It includes beautiful illustrations and heartfelt words and phrases they have used and loved over the last few years * ITV *With You Every Step champions the special relationship that these friends have * Good Housekeeping *
£9.50
St Martin's Press The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls
Book SynopsisA middle-grade novel by James Bird about a boy sent to his Ojibwe family to straighten out his life.Benjamin Waterfalls comes from a broken home, and the quickest fix he's found for his life is to fill that emptiness with stuff he steals and then sells. But he's been caught one too many times, and when he appears before a tough judge, his mother proposes sending him to boot camp at the Ojibwe reservation where they used to live.Soon he is on his way to Grand Portage, Minnesota, to live with his father the man Benny hasn't seen in years. Not only is boot camp not what he expects, but his rehabilitation seems to be in the hands of the tribal leader's daughter, who wears a mask. Why? Finding the answer to this and so many other questions prove tougher than any military-style boot camp. Will answers be enough for Benny to turn his life around and embrace his second chance?
£12.74
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Computer Science for Curious Kids
Book SynopsisChildren can discover the wonders of computing, from early developments to its latest technologies, in this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-colour. Covering Artificial Intelligence, coding, virtual reality and more, this entertaining guide explores the history of computing developments and its role in society today. Readers can discover how computing is used in space exploration, how microprocessors work, the famous figures who revolutionised our world and other eye-opening facts. These new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Includes:• Famous figures such as Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and Bill Gates• Computer programming and coding principles• How computing technologies affect healthcare, gaming, space exploration and more• A glossary of key termsSupporting STEM learning, this inspiring guide will appe
£11.69
Arcturus Publishing How to Surf a Volcano and Other Incredible Ideas About Earth Science
Book SynopsisWilliam Potter is a talented and versatile author of children's and adult non-fiction and comic books. His comic book oeuvre includes well-known properties such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Comic. He has also successfully kickstarted the creator-owned comic Geezer in collaboration with Philip Bond. He lives in Haslemere, UK.Richard Watson studied illustration at Lincoln University School of Art and Design and achieved a first class BA honours degree upon graduating. He uses a range of techniques to produce his artwork, mixing traditional drawing and painting with collage and mixed media.
£7.59
Tommy Nelson Jesus Calling Teen Cover with Scripture References
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£12.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB First Book Of Pond Life
Book SynopsisEach RSPB spotter''s guide comprises 35 common gardencreatures for beginner naturalists. Throughbeautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information abouteach creature, books are designed to encourage young children''sinterest in the outside world and the wildlife around them.Aspotter''s chart for children to fill in, and links to Internet-basedactivities in each book, mean that children can extend the fun.
£8.16
Oxford University Press Oxford Playscripts The Diary of Anne Frank
Book SynopsisHaving fled from Garmany in 1933 to escape the Nazis, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding in 1940. Anne, devoted to writing about her experiences, tells us of the tensions and terrors during the period in which the family hid in an attic above a factory, their home for two years.
£15.74
