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  • The Creative Entrepreneur

    £18.99

    ‘Business’ doesn’t have to be a dirty word in the creative sector. It is by harnessing business that creative people empower themselves to bring their full creative vision to life. Business is the servant, not the master, of bringing creativity into the world. ‘The Creative Entrepreneur’ focuses on the stories of high-profile creative leaders, with these vital voices showing that creators are also entrepreneurs, who harness business to achieve success.

  • Animal

    £9.99

    This title introduces many different types of creatures, from creepy crawlies and bugs to the blue whale. Children can learn about animal behaviour and evolution, the body systems and senses of various animal groups and their habitats and diets. This all-encompassing animal guide is packed with facts, diagrams and statistics and is a must-have for curious children aged with a thirst for learning.

  • History as it happened

    £20.00

    Explore more than 200 vibrant maps showing the history of every continent in this gripping new view of world history for children aged 9-12. ‘History As It Happened’ breaks down history into simple, manageable chunks. Watch the rise and fall of great empires and kingdoms, see how physical geography influenced the course of history, and learn how lucrative trade routes of spices and silk have all changed the way our world looks today in this fascinating guide.

  • My encyclopedia of very important things

    £18.99

    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!

  • Rocks and minerals ultimate handbook

    £9.99

    Unravel a treasure trove of facts about the most fascinating rocks, minerals, and gems. Learn all about where these objects come from, what they are made of, their uses, what makes them unique. This ultimate kids’ factbook includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 rocks and minerals – their unique colours, characteristics, and attributes.

  • The solar system

    £12.99

    This guide to the solar system launches 7 to 9 year olds on a breathtaking journey into space through illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. An introduction for young readers who want to learn about our local star – the Sun – and the planets that orbit it. Starting with the birth of the Sun and the solar system, readers continue on a journey through space. They discover the smallest planet, rocky Mercury, which is closest to the Sun, and Venus, the hottest planet. There is also Mars, with its polar ice caps and volcanoes, and Jupiter, with its swirling storm clouds. Then readers venture further into space to explore the icy giants of outer space.

  • 1,000 amazing weird facts

    £9.99

    The bizarre beasts, incredible places, and peculiar phenomena featured in this mind-blowing compendium are not just really weird – they’re really real. This wacky book explores our world’s most exciting oddities. Did you know there’s a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainbow-coloured river? From fiery tornadoes flying across the sky to huge sinkholes eating up the earth, each example is illustrated with jaw-dropping images and handy fast facts that provide the explanations behind the stories. Whether it’s geography, people, places, animals, plants, or weather, this book is ideal for curious young minds who are fascinated by our amazing planet.

  • The Minecraft ideas book

    £19.99

    Spark your imagination with incredible build ideas inspired by the world around you. Explore landmarks, natural wonders, and inventions. From the Great Wall of China and the Great Barrier Reef, to steam trains and the International Space Station, get suggestions for how to build them all in Minecraft – and discover fascinating facts about them, too. ‘The Minecraft Ideas Book’ is packed with all kinds of imaginative build ideas, including a cross-section of a volcano, a fabulously fun fairground, a Mount Everest base camp, a rainforest with canopy bridge, and much, much more.

  • Children’s illustrated atlas

    £14.99

    This illustrated atlas brings geography to life; packed with more than 50 colourful maps for kids and fascinating facts about the countries of the world. Each map is bursting with information, such as climates, populations, famous sites, mountains and rivers, and natural wonders of the world.

  • The Little Book of Philosophy

    £9.99

    Learn everything you need to know about the world of philosophy – from the key thinkers to modern concepts in a brand new portable size. To the complete novice learning about philosophy can be daunting – ‘The Little Book of Philosophy’ changes all that. With the use of powerful and easy-to-follow images, famous quotations and explanations that are easily understandable, this book cuts through any misunderstandings to demystify the subject.