Reference works (Children's / Teenage)

  • Minecraft tips, tricks and hacks

    £5.99

    Minecraft Tips, Tricks and Hacks is the ultimate guide to take your gameplay to the next level!

  • A day at the Natural History Museum

    £7.99

    Join Winnie-the-Pooh and friends for a visit to the Natural History Museum in this beautiful special edition storybook.

  • The very hungry caterpillar’s very first animal encyclopedia

    £19.99

    Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colourful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this introduction to nature.

  • My encyclopedia of very important things

    £16.99

    This exciting introduction to the world is brimming with facts about our planet and the incredible people and animals who live on it. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, get ready to explore the continents. Learn about legends and folklore, world history, and how people live around the globe. Read about creatures from the land, sea, and skies, and delve into the world of the prehistoric dinosaurs. Find out about the impressive planets far away and the amazing features on Earth, from fiery volcanoes to dry deserts. Discover who’s who in the animal kingdom. Learn about amazing art and marvellous music. Then say ‘hello’ in lots of languages! Packed with fun facts and colourful illustrations, ‘My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things’ will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge!

  • Odd animals out

    £12.99

    Most types of animals are similar to their close relatives, but what about the rebels and the rule-breakers of the animal kingdom? Discover more than 75 creatures that truly stand out from the crowd, with the nature enthusiast and author Ben Hoare. From a vegetarian shark and a solar-powered salamander, to a flying frog and a bone-munching bird, this book is all about the ‘odd ones out’ in the natural world. Get acquainted with quirky animal outliers around the world, and find out what these non-conformists do to survive in the wild, and how they have evolved over time.

  • 1,000 amazing world facts

    £9.99

    If anything in this book doesn’t quite ring true, you’d better start believing! This irresistible page-turner will keep your eyes popping and your jaws dropping from start to finish. Did you know that Earth could fit inside Jupiter more than 1000 times? Can you believe the Eiffel Tower would fit inside a Sahara sand dune? Or the blue whale’s heart is as big as a car and the colossal squid has eyes the size of beach balls? All this and much, much more is at your fingertips. Astounding images, inspiring visual comparisons, and informative graphics combine in one unforgettable journey around the world.

  • Dictionary of dinosaurs

    £9.99

    Dictionary of Dinosaurs is a fact-packed guide to the prehistoric world, from the Triassic to the Cretaceous periods-as well as from A to Z.

  • The story of science

    £20.00

    ‘The Story of Science’ features fascinating facts, innovative inventions, and daring discoveries. Learn how random accidents have led to some of the greatest findings our world has ever seen, and how anybody who dares to dream can be successful. From the creation of dynamite and the world’s first printer, to magical medicine and the discovery of soap; science really is the pioneering study that has the power to change everything!

  • Animals

    £12.99

    A stylish twist on a First Words book that introduces big concepts to small people – everything preschoolers need to know about all sorts of animals.

  • Electricity

    £10.99

    Electricity is the power behind smartphones and thunderstorms and vacuum cleaners. It lights up our homes and cooks our food, but what IS it and where does it come from? Lift the flaps and try some simple experiments to find out.

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