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There Was an Egyptian in Your School
It's your LUCKY day! You've stumbled across an ancient treasure chest in your school that was buried THOUSANDS of years ago by achild living in ancient Egypt. And the chest is packed with 20 strange and curious items that tell us so much about their life, such as: The OLDEST cheese in the world A special lunch box shaped like a DUCK Slippers worn by the YOUNGEST ever Pharaoh MAGICAL spells written on ancient tombs!Unpack the treasure chest and discover the objects that a child just like YOU was using thousands of years ago. You'll uncover fascinating facts and true tales about their school, family life, clothes, games, favourite snacks and so much more.The true, real-life experiences of children in ancient times is a part of history that has been neglected for far too long - award-winning historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Bettany Hughes is here to dig up this newly discovered information for young budding historians everywhere
£8.99
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Horrible Science Nasty Nature
All the animals in HORRIBLE SCIENCE: NASTY NATURE are the deadliest, most disgusting and nastiest things that nature has to offer! So only read on if you're ready to find out: how vampire bats slurp blood, what a singing gorilla sounds like, how to dodge a man-eating tiger and which Japanese fish dish can kill you. Redesigned in a bold, funky new look for the next generation of HORRIBLE SCIENCE fans.
£5.99
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See Inside Trains
From Stephenson's Rocket to today's modern bullet trains, chidren will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore this exciting flap book. Lift the flaps to explore all kinds of exciting trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up mountains, and lots, lots more. Topics include the 'Golden age of steam', 'Luxury travel' and 'Steam giants', all vibrantly illustrated with over 60 flaps to lift. With internet links to exciting websites to find out more.Chapters in this book include:- Golden age of steam- Full steam ahead- Luxury travel- Steam giants- Diesel engines- Going electric- High-speed travel- Unusual trains
£10.99
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The Roman Empire
Choose your path as you explore the past, in this interactive adventure through time!Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time and visit the Roman Empire? I mean, think about all the great things the Romans did. Made long, straight roads so they could travel everywhere. Built amazing structures like the Colosseum. Enjoyed luxurious feasts and steaming hot baths. Nailed people to crosses and fed them to wild animals.Don't worry, I'm sure nothing like that last one will happen to you on your time travelling adventure! Well, it might. But you'll get to experience the other things too and you'll have loads of great stories to tell your friends when you get home! If you get home.Thanks to our time machine, you'll get to see all the wonders of the Roman Empire. But this is no ordinary adventure. This is one where YOU get to make the decisions and choose where to go, what to do and how to SURVIVE IN TIME.Buckle up. Your safe return is absolutely not guaranteed.
£8.99
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Twinkly Twinkly Under the Sea
Join a curious turtle on an exciting journey beneath the sea in this heart-warming story brought to life with ten twinkly lights. Timmy turtle has always been scared of the deep sea, until Angie the angler fish comes to play one day, and gives him a fun guided tour. Together they ride on a friendly dragonfish's back, meet some dancing, glowing jellyfish and have a disco in the deep dark sea, surrounded by twinkling starfish. Discover the magic of the deep sea with this gentle story about overcoming your fears.
£12.99
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The River of Life
A beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book about the wildlife that can be found in and around rivers, written by conservation scientist Dr Charles van Rees.Rivers support life in their depths, on their banks, and in the sky above them. The River of Life highlights some of the most fascinating river habitats in the world, with plenty of fun things for young readers to spot in each stunning illustration by Marc Pattenden. After spying a creature hidden in the scene, little hands they can lift a flap to learn more about it, from snapping alligators in China's Yangtze River to cute capybaras around the Amazon River.The book introduces famous rivers around the world, including the Mississippi and the otters that roam its banks, and the endangered dolphins that call the River Ganges home. Readers will also meet the birds that rely on rivers for food during their epic migrations and discover the significance of the Nile River in Ancient Egyptian mythology.By the end of the book kids will have a new-found appreciation for the role rivers play in ecosystems all over the world.Discover more fascinating facts in the Amazing Habitats series with The Tree of Life.
£14.99
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Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers Science
What makes something funny? What's in empty space if it's not empty? And what came first: the chicken or the egg?These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them!So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about animals, the natural world and technology - from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers: Science will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers. If you're daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!Illustrated by Marc Aspinall and written by science communicator Holly Cave, the easy-to-understand text, intriguing mind-teasers, and incredible thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!
£9.99
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World Cup Legends
Celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 with this action-packed football book, featuring seven of the best men's World Cup tournaments in history!The World Cup is where LEGENDS take to the pitch.Discover how icons like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Pelé all helped their national teams win the ultimate prize with this interactive book, packed with incredible moments from seven of the best men's football World Cup competitions in history.Filled with facts and stats, quizzes, and exciting illustrations, this fast-paced book is perfect for even the most reluctant readers! Dive into the drama, the goals, and the greatest players, and experience the magic of the FIFA World Cup like never before.A must-have for young football fans, this is the ultimate guide to the greatest World Cup legends, matches, and moments.Look out for . . .Shoot: Football Legends: Chloe KellyShoot: Football Legends: Mohamed SalahNot an official FIFA licensed book.
£7.99
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Salah
Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before!Discover the epic story of Mo Salah. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From his early days playing for a local club in Egypt to becoming one of Liverpool's most iconic players, Salah is a global football icon. Learn how he became a legend for Liverpool, breaking goal-scoring records and winning the Premier League and the Champions League, and find out how the 'Egyptian King' uses his platform to inspire millions with his humility and generosity in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Mo Salah is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Mbappé, Saka and Bellingham - for more books to collect!
£7.99
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Saka
Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before! Discover the epic story of Bukayo Saka. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it! From scoring his first England goal at just nineteen, to winning the England Men's Player of the Year award twice in a row, Saka has skill, speed and serious determination. Learn how he bounced back from heartbreak at Euro 2020 to become one of the most feared wingers in the Premier League, get the lowdown on his number 7 shirt, how he earned the nickname 'Starboy' from Arsenal fans and much more in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Bukayo Saka is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Mbappé, Salah and Bellingham - for more books to collect!
£7.99
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Mbappé
Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before!Discover the epic story of Kylian Mbappé. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From his early days playing for AS Monaco to winning the World Cup with France, Mbappé is one of the most exciting and dynamic forwards in the world. Learn how he became a teenage sensation, the second-youngest player to score in a World Cup Final (after Pelé), and a multiple-time Ligue 1 champion. Find out what drives this young superstar to achieve greatness in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, Epic Football Comics: Kylian Mbappé is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Salah, Saka and Bellingham - for more books to collect!
£7.99
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McTominay
Your football heroes - as you've NEVER seen them before!Discover the epic story of Scott McTominay. Told in comic book panels packed full of exciting illustrations and bursting with stats and facts, no footie fanatic can afford to miss it!From rising through the youth ranks at Manchester United to becoming a prolific goalscorer for Scotland, McTominay has repeatedly proven himself to be a world-class midfielder. Learn how he helped Scotland qualify for the Euros, set a world record for the highest bicycle kick EVER, scored a historic brace in a victory against Spain and became a Serie A champion and Serie A Player of the Year in his debut season with Napoli, as well as much more in this unmissable graphic novel!Action-packed and easy to read, McTominay is perfect for any footie-mad fan, whatever their reading ability. Check out the rest of this epic graphic novel series - including Bellingham, Mbappé, Salah and Saka - for more books to collect!
£7.99
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You and Your Body
Winner of the Junior Design Awards 2025 - Gold for Best Children's Book (6+ Years)*________Lift more than 90 flaps and discover what goes on in your body - from the top of your head to the tips of your toes.Go on a head-to-toe tour of the human body with Dr. Punam Krishan in this lift-the-flap book for 5-7-year-olds and open doors to the extraordinary science within you.Taking you through all the key body parts, Dr Punam Krishan tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about yourself. Discover the maze that is the brain, the power of your muscles, and the magic behind the gut - and how they are all connected!This human body book for children offers: 90 interactive flaps that teach children how their bodies work and the link between physical and emotional wellbeing. Content written by GP and TV doctor, Dr Punam Krishan, whose passion for physical and mental health shines through on every page. Bite-sized facts, easy-to-understand explanations, engaging questions and colourful, annotated illustrations. You and Your Body is an empowering first look at the human anatomy by BBC Morning Live resident GP and contestant on Strictly Come Dancing 2024, Dr Punam Krishan.The human body performs incredible tasks, but how well do you know what's going on in there? Do you know why your heart beats differently when you're happy or scared, or how you move and eat, or even why you fart? With fun, bite-sized facts, colourful illustrations, and more than 90 flaps to lift, every page is an eye-opening discovery.*You and Your Body won Gold for Best Children's Book (6+ Years) in the Junior Design Awards 2025.
£12.99
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Runaway Road
Runaway Road is a moving story of family and belonging set in contemporary Northern Ireland. By Sue Divin, author of Truth Be Told. Perfect for fans of Margaret McDonald's Glasgow Boys.'An absolutely gripping read, the sort of book it's impossible to put down.' - Jan Carson'Moving, funny, cinematic, compelling' - Bernie McGill'This powerful, immersive story explores difference and belonging with real compassion and thoroughly engaging wit' - Byddi Lee, author of BarrenEzra is 16. He's no stranger to crossing the line, but this time it's really bad - and there's no going back.His only hope of escape is to cross another line, the Northern Irish border, but that will mean leaving behind the only thing that really matters, his little sister, Evie.Evie is 9 and sees it differently. Ezra took her into care, into safety, the last time they ran away. Why shouldn't she go on the run with him now?
£9.99
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A Poem for Every Summer Day
Within the pages of Allie Esiri's gorgeous collection, A Poem for Every Summer Day, you will find verse that will transport you to striking summer scenes and inspire adventure. The poems are selected from Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthologies A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year.Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family, this book dazzles with an array of familiar favourites and remarkable new discoveries. These seasonal poems - together with introductory paragraphs - have a link to the date on which they appear.Includes poems by Lord Byron, Sylvia Plath, Rudyard Kipling, W. B. Yeats and Langston Hughes who sit alongside Brian Bilston, Michael Rosen, John Agard and Kae Tempest. This soul-enhancing book will keep you company for every day of your life.
£9.99
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The Bridge Beyond the Stars
An exquisitely illustrated story for anyone who needs hope and comfort in difficult times. A young angel learns about the Dark Things that humans carry - pain, loneliness and fear - and how to ease that burden. 'Glorious, transcendent, full of warmth and light. Truly a book to treasure.' Sophie Anderson, bestselling author of The House With Chicken Legs'What is death?' 'That's what the humans call the bridge. They fear it very much. And that is why we fly to meet them.'Barnabel is a young angel who longs for a time he might be allowed to go on to the Bridge. But first he must learn about the Dark Things - pain, loneliness, rage and always fear. So much fear. And only when he is ready to carry these things and outweigh the heaviest human heart will he be able to chase away the shadows and fly all the way over the bridge.
£16.99
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Little Lemur Laughing
Fantastically fun poems for younger children from exciting poet Joshua Seigal, winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for funny children's books'Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children's poetry world and this new collection of his poems will be a real crowd-pleaser.' lovereading4kids.co.uk'This is a little gem of a poetry book... Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.' Books for KeepsPacked full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant follow up to I Don't Like Poetry from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle.Covering every topic from spaghetti-eating dogs to conkers and from the joy of stickers to a stomping brontosaurus, Joshua Seigal's child's-eye view of the world makes these poems accessible and fun. WIth doodle style illustrations from Chris Piascik this book is perfect for young readers aged five and upwards. Before you know it, you'll be LAUGHING LIKE A LEMUR!Book band: Lime - Ideal for ages 5+
£7.99
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I Don't Like Poetry
Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for funny children's booksA brilliant collection of poems by an exciting young poet, this book is perfect, whether you like poetry or not!'When you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are.' Michael RosenPacked full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant collection from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle. If you like poetry, you'll like this book. And if you don't like poetry you'll LOVE it!With poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of fried chicken, this collection is a fabulous mix of Joshua Seigal's subversive humour and insight into the world of children. With hilarious doodle style illustrations by Chris Piascik, if you don't like poetry after reading this, there's probably something wrong with you!Book band: Grey - Ideal for Age 8 - 9
£7.99
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Who Let the Words Out?
A marvellous new collection of poems by Joshua Seigal, two-time winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for funny children's books. Someone has let the words out... and they're going to have some fun!'Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.' Books for Keeps'Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children's poetry world...' lovereading4kidsIn this brand new collection of poems words take on a whole new meaning; enter a world of creative word play with silly, funny and downright hilarious poems! With poems about cuddling tigers, pesky pet fleas and even what to do if your teacher starts acting like a chicken, Who Let the Words Out? is a must-have for imaginative young readers aged 7+. Who Let the Words Out? won the 2024 Reading Rocks award in the Lower Key Stage Two category. Additionally, Joshua Seigal is a two-time-winner of the Laugh Out Loud awards (also known as the Lollies) in 2020 with I Bet I Can Make You Laugh and in 2023 with Yapping Away.Book Band Brown - ideal for age 7+
£7.99
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I Tell Myself I'm Awesome
A delightfully uplifting new collection of children's poetry from Joshua Seigal, winner of the 2020 and 2023 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards and 2024 Reading Rocks Award.Whether you are in the mood for something hilariously silly or sentimental, this new collection of witty, reflective, and rather ridiculous poems will lift your mood, spark your imagination, and give your mental health a little boost! Joshua Seigal's verses will have you pondering life's big (and small) questions as you encounter a waxy pet lemon, spicy jalapeños and a valiant dog who proves that even the smallest of us can be heroes. This book is a must-have for imaginative young readers and aspiring poets aged 7+.Joshua Seigal is a two-time-winner of the Laugh Out Loud awards (also known as the Lollies) in 2020 with I Bet I Can Make You Laugh and in 2023 with Yapping Away. Joshua won the People's Book Prize in 2022, and his poetry collection Who Let the Words Out? also won the 2024 Reading Rocks award in the Lower Key Stage Two category in 2024.
£7.99
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Yapping Away
WINNER OF THE LAUGH OUT LOUD AWARDS AND THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZEJoshua Seigal, winner of the 2020 and 2023 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (the only UK prize for funny children's books voted for entirely by children), brings his raucous humour, creativity and wit to another brilliant collection of poems. Ideal for fans of Michael Rosen, this book will delight all young readers and fans of funny books.From hilarious to heartfelt poems - and everything in between - this collection offers something for everyone. Discover the eight steps for having a successful tantrum, and why you should NEVER attend a Teddy Bear's Picnic (you have been warned). Packed full of fun illustrations by Sarah Horne, and covering a range of imaginative topics, Yapping Away is the perfect follow-up to Joshua Seigal's prize-winning collection I Bet I Can Make You Laugh.Ideal for children as young as 3 to read with adults, or for children aged 5-7 to read by themselves.Book Band: Lime (ideal for ages 6+)
£7.99
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Strong Girls
Learn how to be strong, think strong and be strong for others with everyone's favourite Gladiator - Fury!I love being a strong girl. This book is one big celebration of strong girls because being a strong girl is a vibe. It's our vibe. I'm so proud and happy that we get to be strong together.Jodie Ounsley is a Gladiator, an England Rugby player, an inspirational role model for deaf people, and an author too! Following on from her debut book, Keep Smashing It, Jodie wants to show YOU how to be strong in lots of different ways. Written with journalist Becky Grey, Strong Girls is full of stories from Jodie's life, key profiles on her own role models, as well as advice on how to find your own strength and celebrate it.Because you are already strong; you just might not know it yet.It will show you how to: Start your own strong girl journey Develop a strong mindset Use your strength to support others Smash any obstacles that come your way Let's do this.
£9.99
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Tiger's Perfectly Different Day
A delightful story about one grumpy tiger who is stuck in his routine, and the fabulously fluffy chick who shakes up his day!Tiger loves his forest life. Each day is perfect, because each day is exactly the same as the one before. But when a warm summer breeze blows a teeny-weeny, fluffy-wuffy chick into his tree, Tiger's routine is thrown into chaos, and he is NOT happy.Can the adventurous Little Foofaraw help Tiger to overcome his fear of the unknown and discover all of the wonders that the forest has to offer?This fun-filled story of friendship and bravery is perfect for anyone who has ever been afraid of change.
£7.99
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A Heist Before Bedtime
Dive into the world of dastardly heists, daring escapes and bungled burglaries with this hilarious collection of twelve TRUE crime stories for kids!Did you know that Albert Einstein's brain was stolen?Or the true tale of the million-dollar McDonald's heist?And the story of the maple syrup mystery? Discover all about these scrapes, escapes and more in this collection of twelve super silly and utterly unbelievable true stories! From Sunday Times bestselling author, the Reverend Richard Coles. These unbelievable true stories will entertain all readers aged 9+.
£14.99
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