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Art is everywhere! Test your art history knowledge and hone your detective skills as you crack each compelling case in this engaging game-in-a-book. 20+ mind-bending mysteries are included, inspired by a wide range of art periods and styles, from prehistoric art to Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and more. Clues are embedded in every detail, and unexpected twists put your wits to the test! Bonus activities allow readers to create their own art, too. Solving this collection of mini mysteries takes strong logic, a nimble imagination, and an artist’s sensibility. Play solo or with friends, collecting points for cracking each compelling case to reveal whose artsy sleuthing skills reign supreme.
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£9.99
A Booklist Editors’ ChoiceA Capitol Choices BookA Best Middle-Grade Book of the Year - Kirkus Reviews★ ”Beautiful, remarkable, amazing, and wonderful in every way”-Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ “An absolute delight . . . An exceptional story that will have young readers longing for the sea.” —Booklist, starred review★ Publishers Weekly, starred reviewDive below the waves to where the real adventure begins. Hector lives with his family at the Marina in an Italian coastal town where they organize tourist expeditions to explore the many wonders of the sea. Hector’s dream is to become a deep-sea diver, just like his father.Then, one day, an unscrupulous entrepreneur opens a much newer center next door, forcing them to close their business. This man has a single purpose, to find the legendary Pearl in order to sell it and make money. Hector deci
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Felix Green has a talent – a talent that often gets him into A LOT of trouble – he can forsee the future. And he’s not the only one! When his latest prediction comes true, he soon finds himself whisked off to join the secret underground Future Agency. Here he starts to learn the tools to protect the country from the natural disasters set to befall it – summoning animal star constellations down from the sky, dream weaving and speaking to ghosts. When a dark spectre infiltrates the Future Agency, only Felix can unmask the culprit and save the agency from destruction.
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Dive into a watery world in An Ocean Full of Stories, an illustrated anthology of folk tales from around the globe.
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£11.99
Get ready for an adventure like no other with this awesome kid’s travel guide to London! Unlock the magic of this amazing city and find secret and surprising places, super celebrations, wow-factor facts, fun challenges, photography and more. Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of home. Let’s explore!
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Take a closer look inside a shark with this incredible board book with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing sharks are? What happens underneath their skin? How do they breathe underwater? And how many species live in our world today? Children will love discovering the answers with fantastic see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams covering everything from skin and muscles to secret senses, this is a first look at sharks for curious children everywhere. From pumping blood to making babies, ‘The Shark Book’ is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things these creatures can do.
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£7.99
Comic-style illustrated books about a courageous detective mouse and her best friend Webster the spider, investigating mysteries in the museum where they live – with fun Egyptian facts and fabulous illustrations throughout!
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£12.00
Epic FACTopia!, the eighth title in Britannica’s exuberant FACTopia! series, will take you on an enthralling and hilarious journey through the universe’s most mind-blowing, extreme facts.
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This is a fascinating introduction to philosophy that will stretch your brain, challenge your problem-solving skills – and leave you totally weirded out. It’s packed with funny stories and cartoons, as well as silly quizzes that will test your knowledge and tickle your funny bone. Written by philosophy lecturer Dr Brandon Robshaw, this mindboggling guide to philosophy is perfect for kids aged 9-12.
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This classic tale of a handsome, spirited horse, ‘Black Beauty’ has been a children’s favourite for over 100 years. Anna Sewell tells the story of Beauty’s life from a young foal through to a working horse.
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Ever wondered what it would be like to be an Incan runner, carrying messages across the ancient Andes at lightning speed? Or perhaps a jester, keeping the royal courts in stitches with your hilarious antics? What about a stage farter? A poo collector? A body double? All these jobs are yours for the taking in history’s line-up of the world’s oddest jobs. In this book, you’ll encounter a colourful cast of characters who embraced the quirkiest of professions, including the legendary Harry Houdini who defied the laws of nature with his mind-bending magic tricks; Bessie Coleman, the first African-American stunt-pilot; Marie Tussaud who fled the French Revolution and came to London to create wax sculptures; Zazel, a Victorian daredevil who became the first human cannonball; and the amazing story of Samuel Sorensen Adams, inventor of many of the most famous joke shop gags.
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This info-packed fact book is bursting with over 200 fun facts and illustrations.
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Learn all about the life cycle of a butterfly in this beautiful introduction to the natural world.
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Dyslexic children have a diagnosis that tells them they’re different, and this book is a comforting reminder that their differences are to be embraced, and their dreams are no less attainable than their peers.
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£12.99
Immerse yourself in the second instalment of the STEMville series: The Fast Lane.
Locomotion 
