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Become an expert on incredible WOW facts and know the HOW behind them!Transport is AMAZING! Transport can help us to travel the world - WOW! We are able to float, fly, zoom and glide because of HOW transport works.But did you know that some trains can float? Or that cars can be powered by poo? Some submarines can stay submerged for 25 years! That''s a long time to be underwater!Read more amazing facts about transport including some that may challenge what you thought you knew. Find the science behind the facts to understand more about the world we live in.Packed with facts and supported by science, The WOW and HOW series will intrigue and entertain children aged 7+.Find the other titles in the series too: Dinosaurs, Planet Earth, Robots and AI, Space, Weather

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Learn all about life cycles with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Today, Mo is visiting a farm with his cousin Rory. They are learning about different animals and plants and how they grow and live with each other on the farm. But can Mo stay out of trouble while he''s having so much fun? Don''t count on it!If a monster can understand science, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of science. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of science puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Energy/Forces and Magnets/Habitats/The Human Body/Life Cycles/Light and Shadows/Machines/Materials

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Learn all about the human body with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo knows very little about the human body works, so today he is off to a sports contest to try a few sports himself, and learn about how different body parts work. But can Mo stay out of trouble while he''s having so much fun? Don''t count on it!If a monster can understand science, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of science. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of science puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Energy/Forces and Magnets/Habitats/The Human Body/Life Cycles/Light and Shadows/Machines/Ma

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A fun guide to nature for young children. From large deer to tiny mice, discover fun facts to help you identify some amazing mammals. Which mammals are good at swimming? Which mammals can sleep for days at a time?Simple descriptions mixed with beautiful photographs make this a great children's first guide to mammals. If you like this title, why not search out the others in the series: Birds, Flowers, Minibeasts, Seashore, Trees.

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Learn all about the science of machines with Mo the Monster and his friends in this fun first science book for children aged 5+.Mo and his friends want to build a clubhouse but they have a lot to learn about forces and how machines work before it will be ready. The gang soon discover levers and wedges, pulleys, wheels, screws and much more. If a monster can understand science, anyone can! Join Mo the Monster as he discovers the basic principles of science. Along the way, Mo is kept focused (monsters are notoriously easily distracted) with the help of simple, clearly presented information, plenty of questions to answer and lots of science puzzles and activities.The funny, colourful illustrations offer lots of scope for humour and interest to keep children engaged while they learn. Aimed at readers aged 5+.Titles in the series: Energy/Forces and Magnets/Habitats/The Human Body/Life Cycles/Light and Shadows/Machines/Materials/States of Matter/Plants/The Seasons/TimeContentsMo''s clubhouse Machines and forces Clubhouse plans Transporting materials Levering rocks Measuring and cutting Screwing together the frame Lily gets in gear! Planks and pulleys Different kinds of lever Rescuing Rory! Walls and windows Monster marshmallowsGlossaryBooks to read and places to visitAnswers

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Forest are full of life and fun to investigate! Find out about the birds that live in a forest. See how the seasons affect them. Learn how they find food, take shelter and keep safe. Then do a fun nature activity to find out more!Helping children to explore forests and learn more about the natural world, the Forest Fun series show children about life in a forest. Connecting animals with life processes, children can find out about seasons, animal homes, micro-habitats and life cycles. Perfect for children aged 5+.Read the other titles in the series:Animals in the Undergrowth, Bugs in the Mud and Insects in the Flowers.

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Discover history's most famous and fearsome invaders and raiders!

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The ''Why in the World'' series introduces citizenship topics in a sensitive way with heartfelt illustrations, helping to connect children''s own experiences to larger issues in the worldWe are all humans. Everyone has the right to be treated equally. So why is there racism? This book explains what racism is, from unkind words in the playground, to racist behaviour around the world. It looks at ways we can all support each other to ensure that everyone feels included.Full of empathy and emotion, the books in this series are an excellent first look local and global challenges. The notes included for parents and teachers offer a springboard for healthy discussion at home and in the classroom.

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How to overcome feelings of stress and anxiety and develop good mental health

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Get stuck into exploring, and find out more about savannah, desert and grassland biomes, in this expedition diary

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Uncover Earth's iconic landmarks and habitats, and the plants and animals that live there

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Kangaroo Spends Wisely offers a gentle introduction to the concept of spending money sensibly for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of not wasting money and shopping smartly. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand the concept.Kangaroo often wastes her money. She buys things she does not need or even want and things that break right away. She asks Mum for some help to make better shopping choices.The Money Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of promoting concepts of money management, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss citizenship and values. Suitable for children under 5.

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Meghna and Rani used to be friends. Now they''re bitter rivals. Or are they? When Meghna fails to make it to the final round of a competition but her boyfriend Zak and her rival Rani do, she thinks things can''t get much worse. Until she discovers Zak has been cheating on her. With Rani.Soon she realises Rani is also a victim and they team up to expose Zak as a cheater in front of all the judges he is so eager to please. And as the two girls grow closer, they begin to question their feelings for one another and why they ever became enemies in the first place . . .Rivals team up to get revenge on the boy who wronged them both in this new sapphic YA enemies-to-lovers novel by award-winning author Adiba Jaigirdar.

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Discover 12 simple steps to build happiness and better mental health

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Shakespeare''s Othello like you''ve never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: Othello has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Kevin Hopgood and Martyn Cain. Watch Iago''s slimy plan play out like an irresistible thriller - as Othello''s self-doubt turns to fury and becomes more and more consuming.Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for readers aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for all to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design and encouraging readers to relate to iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for depicting tragedy, romance, comedy or magic PLUS: - snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare''s themes clearly - introductory materials to help set the scene

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Will Jamie be bound by duty or follow his heart? The Princess Diaries meets Red, White and Royal Blue in this deliciously royal queer YA romance from the bestselling co-author of If This Gets Out. Jamie expected a cake, not a crown, for his seventeenth birthday, but when he finds out he is the prince of a tiny European country called Mitanor, life will never be the same. Erik, the spare heir of neighbouring country Sunstad, is feeling stifled and miserable as his golden-boy brother prepares to get married. So when he''s offered the opportunity to teach an American how to be a prince, he leaps at the chance. But in between garden parties, balls and lessons in royal etiquette, sparks fly between the two princes, and they are forced to choose between love and duty.

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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 7-9-year-olds or those reading book band white.Ulf really wants to go and fight with Sigurd Spearhead and the other Vikings, but he must first prove that he is brave ...

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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the original fairy tale, Town Mouse and Country Mouse visit each other''s houses on the bus.

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A joyful celebration of the power of kindness from Rachel Bright, author of the bestselling The Lion Inside.

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A fun-filled, rhyming book celebrating bodies of all kinds, from Emma Dodd, the bestselling author-illustrator of Forever and Sometimes.

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It's time to meet seven new fairy friends - the magical Princess Fairies!

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Grab your cat ears and join Gabby, Pandy Paws and their cat-tastic friends for fun adventures in Gabby's Dollhouse! These are the official books, based on the top-ranking Netflix pre-school show and bestselling toy range.

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Meet the Spellcasters, who can change the world with their ancient magic and girl power! Four friends channel the magical abilities of their ancestors to protect their community in this empowering, action-packed new illustrated series for readers aged 7+.Jenny and the rest of the Spellcasters are thrilled to be going on an adventure trip to the woods at half term - they can''t wait to try out all the activities and have fun telling spooky stories round the campfire . . . and perhaps they''ll have a chance to practise their new magical powers. But it''s not long before strange things start happening, and the girls discover a local legend about a pack of werewolves that terrorised people in the woods long ago. Then Maya''s shapeshifting power goes wrong, and it looks like she''s transformed into a werewolf for good. Can Jenny use her powers of astral projection to travel back in time to ancient Egypt and find help from the gods of Egyptian mythology? When the Spellcaste

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The Haunting of Sunshine Girl (described as "Buffy meets Veronica Mars") is a new paranormal YA series based on the wildly popular YouTube series about an "adorkable" teenager living in a haunted house.

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Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear whose happy summer day is interrupted by a Mysterious Thing ... Ideal for readers moving on from picture books. 'A perfect animal double-act.' (The Times, Book of the Week)SPLASH! A Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear's peaceful summer lake. Is it exciting, or terrifying? Is it a tiny fluffy owl, or a huge hungry monster? And has Rabbit finally met a creature with worse habits than himself? Rabbit's SURE he can solve this mystery. But when he accidentally turns the Best Day Ever into the Worst Day Ever, he needs Bear's help ... From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, this is a tale of friendship, acceptance, and what you can do with blueberry poo.'Rabbit's Bad Habits is a breath of fresh air in children's fiction, a laugh-out-loud story of rabbit and wolf and bear, of avalanches and snowmen. The sort of story that makes you want to send your children to bed early, so you can read it to them.' Neil GaimanRead all the Rabbit and Bear books: 1. Rabbit's Bad Habits2. The Pest in the Nest3. Attack of the Snack4. A Bite in the Night5. A Bad King is a Sad Thing6. This Lake is Fake!

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The Famous Five told as a graphic novel for the first time ever. Ideal for anyone who loves Enid Blyton, Tintin or Asterix.Brilliantly retold with all the fun, danger and excitement of the original books, in a fast-paced format for fans old and new. This superb new edition will capture the imagination of readers of any age.The Famous Five plan to have a wonderful summer on Kirrin island. But they soon find out that they''re not there alone. Who else is on George''s island . . . and why are they there?

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You are invited to a magical mermaid wedding! A special bumper-length story about saving our seas. The Sea Keepers are special guests at a mermaid wedding in Atlantis. But when a pod of whales doesn't turn up to sing at the ceremony, the girls suspect evil Effluvia is causing trouble again. The pod of whales has been stranded in Sandcombe harbour, where Emily, Grace and Layla live. Can the Sea Keepers find a magic pearl to save the whales and make sure the wedding goes ahead?

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What jobs did Anglo-Saxon people do?What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village?How did the Anglo-Saxons use songs, poems and riddles?This book looks at the everyday lives of men, women and children in Anglo-Saxon times. Drawing on evidence the Anglo-Saxons left behind, it examines how they lived, studied, worked, played and worshipped. Go back in time and read stories about the key figures of the time, such as Alfred the Great, Kenelm, a young prince and Easwida, a girl who refused to marry.

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DID HE STEAL HER HEART—OR DID SHE GIVE IT AWAY? A newcomer to Forlorn Valley, Emily Spoon vows never to lose her family or her land again. Here is the future. Uncle Jake and the boys can go straight. She can set up her own dressmaking business. But her dreams of a fresh start turn to dust when a stranger accosts her, demanding to know the whereabouts of the Spoon gang. Heaven help her, Emily never saw a man so handsome. Only later does she learn his name: Clint Barclay, the sheriff who destroyed her family—and now threatens her resolute heart. . . . Clint Barclay rides off, unable to forget the rifle-toting, icy-tongued beauty from a family of outlaws. Emily Spoon swears they’ve gone straight, but Clint knows better—he’s jailed the Spoons before and knows he’ll do it again. . . . Then one stunning, burning kiss at a dance changes everything. Suddenly Clint realizes that he’s found the only woman he’s ever really wanted—but he can’t have her . . . not unless he is willing to sleep with the enemy for the rest of his life. . . .

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