Children's / Teenage general interest: Discovery & exploration

  • How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest?

    £9.99

    Have you ever wondered what the buzz of the rainforest sounds like on a trek through the Amazon? Or how it would feel to experience the biting cold as you voyage across Antarctica? Or how about how chocolate would taste on Mount Everest? Don’t get too comfortable. This isn’t the type of book you can snuggle up with under the covers. Not even close! You’re off on the expedition of a lifetime to experience the sights, sounds, smells, feelings and tastes of the world’s most extreme places.

  • On the Streets of Paris

    £14.99

    Blending lyrical poetry with non-fiction, this illustrated book celebrates the city of Paris. Readers will be introduced to iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre, as well as hidden corners of the city, including a charming Parisian café and a magical night along the River Seine. This collection includes 18 poems, and each text is paired with a beautifully immersive watercolour scene.

  • The Magic in You

    £8.99

    Dare to be brilliant with this entertaining guide that will teach an astonishing range of circus tricks, juggling skills, comedy sets, magic, spy manoeuvres and science tricks. Mat Ricardo never used to see himself as a performer, in fact he was always on the outskirts and incredibly shy – but through practice and dedication, he found his confidence to become one of the country’s greatest and most widely respected showmen. In this book he reveals with humour and practical steps exactly what you can do to discover the magic in you.

  • Dinosaur Desert

    £14.99

    Dig into the fascinating world of dinosaurs alongside the young female palaeontologist Zofia Jaworowska as she unearths ancient secrets buried beneath the desert sand. Finding some of the most remarkable dinosaur fossils of the mid-20th century, this little-known scientist unearthed wonders like the awe-inspiring Deinocheirus, with its massive claws, and the iconic Velociraptor locked in a fierce battle with Protoceratops. But Zofia’s journey was far from easy. Growing up in occupied Poland during World War II, she studied in secret, hidden away from the Nazis. As a young palaeontologist in the uncertainty of post-war Europe, Zofia struggled against the icy grip of the Cold War until her first visit to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia where her discoveries opened up a new world of opportunity.

  • Rivals in the Dark of Night

    £5.99

    Liko, Roy and their Pokémon pals are on another epic adventure! Ready to tag along and join in? Let’s go!

  • PokéMon Evolutions Guide

    £9.99

    You might think your Pokémon are perfect – but evolving them could be even better.

    This book will power up your knowledge to become the ultimate Pokémon Trainer.

  • There Was a Roman in Your Garden

    £8.99

    It’s your lucky day! You’ve stumbled across an ancient treasure chest in your garden that was buried thousands of years ago by a child living in ancient Rome. And the chest is packed with 20 strange and curious items that tell us so much about their life.

  • Lands of Belonging

    £9.99

    A unique exploration of the rich and complicated history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain. There are many ways of telling the same story, and how you tell it depends on your point of view. Some stories are so complicated, or difficult to explain, that they’re not often told at all. Like the story of how a company ended up running a country, or how one man drawing a line on a map could change the lives of millions of people forever. This book aims to piece together the interesting, surprising, and sometimes very sad story of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain, and how these countries have shaped one another over the centuries.

  • Epic cities

    £14.99

    A sweeping tour of the world’s most impressive and complex cities, and the unique pieces of infrastructure that keep them running.

  • London Magic Painting

    £8.99

    Join in the London fun and discover iconic landmarks, with this reusable magic painting activity book – perfect for little London tourists!

  • Wolf mountain

    £14.99

    Discover the history of our lifetime. The epic follow?up adventure to the bestselling and highly acclaimed Wolf Road, based on real archaeological discoveries, from award?winning historian and television presenter, Professor Alice Roberts.

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