Mysterious Things
£13.99From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Invisible Things, this entertaining exploration of invisible mysteries is a mind-tickling, STEM-friendly invitation to explore the unseen world.
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Inventors
£14.99Create incredible inventions in this split-page book where YOU are the inventor! From pedal-powered rocket ships to wind-powered toilets, there are over 450 possibilities in this hilarious and ingenious flip-the-flap book.
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Erno Rubik
£10.99From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the fascinating life of Erno Rubik, the ingenious inventor of the Rubik’s Cube!
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The First State of Being
£8.99It’s August 1999. For 12-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever – except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his 16-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby. It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Michael, however, Ridge isn’t where he belongs. When Ridge reveals that he’s the world’s first time traveller, Michael and Gibby are stunned but curious. As Ridge immerses himself in 1999 – fascinated by microwaves, basketballs, and malls – Michael discovers that his new friend has a book that outlines the events of the next 20 years, and his curiosity morphs into something else: focused determination.
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Invented by Animals
£9.99Discover incredible animal-inspired inventions in Invented by Animals, a fascinating, fact-packed children’s book exploring nature’s genius and how it shapes human technology and design.
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Penicillin and Other Incredible Mistakes You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
£14.99Did you know that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin by mistake when he forgot to tidy his lab? Or that an 11-year-old child accidentally invented the ice lolly? What about the chemist whose fiery failure led to the very first matchstick? Or the chef whose attempt to annoy a fussy customer resulted in the creation of crisps? From building blunders to musical mishaps, mouthwash to ice-cream cones, post-it notes to fireworks, there are all sorts of incredible mistakes that you’ve probably never heard of – and some of them have shaped life as you know it! Maybe one day you will make an incredible mistake too. This book shows children how important lessons can be learned from failure and teaches them not to be afraid of making mistakes.
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How to Make Diamonds From Your Pencils
£10.99Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant chemistry experiments.
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From AI to Wi-Fi
£9.99Everyone uses the internet! But do we understand how it really works? This is a guide for 8-12 year olds that takes readers behind the scenes and gives them the inside scoop on this ever-relevant topic. With accessible information and practical tips written by real-life computer scientist Craig Steele, children will be well-equipped with the knowledge they need to navigate the tricky internet landscape, from the history of the internet, to how websites are made and coded, who works on the internet and how to stay safe while you’re using it.
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A Poem for Every Question
£16.99Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions ? in poetry form!
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The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of
£16.99Discover the things we make with plants with best-selling author and science communicator, Jonathan Drori.
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How to Save Your Granny From a Runaway Train
£10.99Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments.
Book of the Week: The Week Junior*
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How to Launch a Tech Start-Up
£7.99Learn all about what it takes to launch a tech start-up, from finding your idea and starting a team to designing, coding and launching your product! Readers can also discover many other exciting tech jobs, including video game designer, electric car engineer, AI safety researcher, digital fashion designer, coder, robotics engineer, ethical hacker and even meme creator! This fully illustrated book will inspire any child aged 6-10 with an interest in tech.
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The World’s First Rollercoaster
£10.99Jump on board to find out the funniest, most fascinating facts about the world’s wackiest, weirdest and wildest inventions and how they came to be!
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Aviation
£16.99A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things aeroplane, ‘Aviation’ celebrates the ingenuity of aeroplanes, biplanes, monoplanes and helicopters past, present and future. From the first hot air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers, through to the the legendary Wright Flyer and the revolutionary Concorde, this book by the award-winning artist Dieter Braun is the perfect gift for lovers of all things plane.
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Percys Park Percys Bumpy Ride
£7.99Celebrate thirty years of Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends with this funny story in the classic series from award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth!