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| Encyclopedia Mythologica: Gods and Heroes |
Matthew Reinhard and Robert Sabuda
£19.99, Walker Books
Continuing the thrilling new mythological pop-up trilogy, the masterminds behind the phenomenal Encyclopedia Prehistorica turn their attention to the dazzling and the divine, bringing to life the Gods and Heroes of myth and legend. This stunning book takes the intrepid reader on a grand pop-up tour of centuries-old myths and legends from across the globe.
Explore the lush banks of the Nile of Ancient Egypt, and visit Zeus’s kingdom on Mount Olympus, high above the clouds of Ancient Greece. Touch down in the frozen lands of the Norse gods; venture to the Far East, where the Jade Emperor rules from the heavens; and on into the wilds of Oceania, where jealous Pele’s volcanic rage simmers just below the earth’s crust.
The divine Encyclopedia Mythologica series grows mightier still, as gods and heroes meet the kings of pop-up.
Suitable for five years and over. |
| Black Book of Colours, The |
Menena Cottin
£11.99, Walker Books
Our eyes tell us about colour. But what if you are blind? Can you still know colours? Using simple language and beautiful textured art, this book shows you how to “see” without your eyes. The pages are black, but using your imagination and your senses you can hear, smell, touch and taste colours! Red is sour like unripe strawberries and sweet as watermelon. Yellow tastes like mustard, but is as soft as a baby chick’s feathers. Blue is the colour of the sky when kites are flying. From out of the blackness, a beautiful rainbow of colours emerges!
A stunning and unforgettable black book ... about colour - for children three years and over. |
| Bumper Book of Bravery, The |
Charlie Norton
£14.99, Virgin Books
Just ten minutes with this fantastic compendium will reveal unbelievable feats of bravery in all kinds of situations – The Bumper Book of Bravery will challenge what it means to be brave, and what it means to survive against what may seem to be insurmountable odds.
This glorious, uplifting collection includes tales of Second World War sabotage; the longest time feat underwater; emperor gladiators; daring, self-taught balloonists; secrets missions into Baghdad; the first solo flight over the Atlantic (by a woman, no less); the art of seduction -- the women who have tempted politicians and toppled regimes; American Medal of Honor recipients and other feats of military self-sacrifice and selfless compassion.
From winter explorers to daring snitches and tales of animal bravery, along with the sportsmen who have played through pain, and much, much more -- no act of bravery is left undocumented. Whether it's religious, political, physical or even metaphysical, this book filled with inspiring accounts of the mythical and modern men and women who have dared to be death-defyingly courageous in the face of frightening challenges. |
| Gaia Warriors |
Nicola Davies & James Lovelock
£9.99, Walker Books
A book about climate change like no other – a collaboration between the inventor of Gaia Theory and an award-winning non-fiction writer for children – that explains the science and answers the commonly-asked questions about global warming.
This book contains interviews with "Gaia Warriors" all over the world who are working in fashion, architecture, conservation, research, the law and food; who are campaigning for people to switch off lights, cycle more, fly less; who are trying to live differently and to change minds – and having fun doing it!
Suitable for readers 11 years and over. |
| The Gadget Book |
How Really Cool Stuff Works
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Bluetooth, HDTV, SEMs, PSP and Wii: your world is full of cool gadgets and clever technology. Want to know how it all works? Open up the cool lenticular cover to reveal what’s inside your games console, how spies use GSM for covert operations, the world’s fastest robot, virtual online worlds and more. It’s a microscopic, X-rayed, cross-sectioned and close-up look at loads of amazing stuff! |
| The History Book |
Go back in time and rewind history to the juicy bits
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Do you think history is just about boring dates and long-dead kings and queens? Send your child back in time over 200,000 years to learn all about 100 billion people, 5,000 languages, 100 million books, 10,000 religions, 119 great empires, seven ancient wonders, two world wars, one Elvis and zero boring stuff.
They'll explore history as they've never seen it before, read Napoleon's profile on a social networking site and see a news anchorman present the headlines as the heads roll in the French Revolution.
Packed with 3,500 years of bloody battles, glorious empires, revolting revolutions, monstrous monarchs, and so much more. This is a journey into the good bits, the really amazing bits, the gory, exciting, bizarre and jaw-droppingly incredible bits of history, as your child has never read, seen, heard or experienced it before.
Previously published as Take Me Back.
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| Inside You |
How your body makes it through every day
£7.99, Dorling Kindersley
Introduce your child to Nanocam; he may be smaller than a full stop, but he's an expert guide to an in-your-body journey they'll never forget. Let them join him for an edge-of-their-seat ride through arteries, muscles, organs and nerves.
Jaw-dropping 3D pictures will show in graphic detail how their body keeps everything ticking, 24 hours a day. Get a close-up look at battles with bugs and germs, a 150kph sneeze, and how clotting agents tackle a knee scrape.
If they have the stomach for the CD-rom, they'll find out what happens when you pop zits, chuck up dinner or empty your bladder with ten mini-movies showing all the glorious yucky detail. It's a thrill-a-minute anatomical adventure!
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| Ask Me Anything |
Every fact you ever wanted to know!
£16.99, Dorling Kinderlsey
Do you love trivia? Do you have a burning question? Then ask me one. Go on, anything you like. Why should you open me up, for instance?
Because I'm stuffed with trivia, facts, fun, and incredible info on just about everything you can think of. What's the most dangerous spider? How much would you weigh if you lived on Venus? Where can you post letters underwater? I'll also tell you how to split an atom, assemble an orchestra, and find out what happens when astronauts fart in their spacesuits.
Suitable for nine years and over. |
| Children's Book of Art |
An introduction to the world's most amazing artworks
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
From Andy Warhol to Jackson Pollock and Michelangelo, introduce your child to the complete picture of art through the ages and across the world. Featuring the finest works by the greatest artists, it's like having the world's best gallery in your own home.
From Van Gogh's self portraits to Miro's Carnival of the Harlequin help your child look beyond the paint and canvas to find out how the art was created and why it was made. Plus, children will be inspired to create their own art with fun projects to try themselves.
It's an incredible look at the fascinating world of art for the whole family.
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| The Greatest Intergalactic Guide to Space Ever... |
The Brainwaves
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your child's astro-guides to the mind-boggling magnificence of the Universe.
They'll take your child on a madcap holiday to Mars, sign them up for Astronaut School and take them to witness the birth of a brand new star! From big bangs to rings of rubble, shooting stars to gas giants, there's so much to discover.
With fantastic pages packed with amazing phenomena to learn about - from why gravity sucks to what happens if you get too close to a black hole, - with fabulous facts and things to find, your child will discover everything they ever wanted to know about the Universe!
Set the controls for hyperdrive and go on a space-hopping, out-of-this-world ride around the Universe with the Brainwaves... |
| Off With Their Heads! All the cool bits in British History |
Martin Oliver
£7.99, Buster Books
'Off With Their Heads' is the follow up to the bestselling 'Thirty Days Has September'. Bursting with the best-bits from British history, this book seeks to inspire a love of history that can last a lifetime. It is suitable for a gift from parent to child and a learning companion to help all school children get to grips with British history, without the boring bits. Including rules to remember the rulers of Britain, getting to grips with the gunpowder plot and clueing-up on the cruel fate of all six of Henry VIII s wives. Beautifully packaged with an eye-catching jacket, and complete with light-hearted illustrations by Andrew Pinder, 'Off With Their Heads' is the perfect treat for any young history lover. |
| Big Pants, Burpy and Bumface |
Russell Ash
£7.99, Random House
What’s your name? Is it Chloe? Jessica? Jack, Sam? Is it Emily? Rebecca? Matthew, Dan?
…Or is it Fart Bear?
Noah Zark?
Piggy Banks?
Be grateful for your ordinary name – this funny, fascinating book is full of the silliest, the strangest, the weirdest and the wackiest names from around the world (and some of them are quite rude too)!
Suitable for nine to 11 year olds. |
| Comic Strip History of Space |
Sally Kindberg and Tracey Turner
£6.99, Bloomsbury
From Galileo to Star Trek, supernovas to the space race, this compact work of genius covers the entire history of space in all its guises - in a 96 page cartoon.
Mankind has always been fascinated by space – prehistoric man built temples to honour the moon and sun, early civilisations developed theories about what went on up there, and scientists and philosophers from Pythagoras to Copernicus have been drawn to it ever since. Our obsession has led us in to space itself. Not to mention the numerous amazing books, films and UFO ‘experiences’.
Everything there is to know about space is here. With pictures. It’s very very funny. And, of course, supremely edifying: written by Tracey Turner (101 Things) and illustrated by celebrated cartoonist Sally Kindberg. |
| Comic Strip History of the World |
Sally Kindberg and Tracey Turner
£6.99, Bloomsbury
The history of the World in 96 pages – with pictures. Hilarious, irreverent, genius.
From the Big Bang, to the present day, via Ancient China, The Roman Empire, Attila the Hun, The Dark Ages, Enlightenment, Revolution! etc. The entire history of the world has been packed into one hilarious, irreverent comic strip. From Goths and Visigoths, to Newton and Copernicus, all the significant facts and titillating trivias of the world’s most important periods, starting with the Big Bang, have been condensed for your entertainment and of course, education.
Written by Tracey Turner (101 Things) and illustrated by celebrated cartoonist Sally Kindberg, this is the ultimate book for absolutely Everyone. (Why let kids have all the fun.) |
| Moon Landing |
Richard Platt
£14.99, Walker Books
A celebration of the moon landing of 1969 to tie in with the 40th anniversary celebrations.
"Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed!" With these famous words, Neil Armstrong announced the success of the greatest journey in human history. This spectacular pop-up book brings to life the ground breaking mission that put the first man on the moon. Five stunning pop-up models illustrate the epic adventure that inspired the world.
Suitable for ages seven years and over. |
| Cars |
Robert Crowther
£12.99, Walker Books
Get in gear and take a drive with Cars, the latest pop-up book in Robert Crowther's celebrated transport series.
This pop-up book of cars steers you through the smartest, fastest automobiles in history, from the very first carriages to the cars of tomorrow. Pull tabs and lift flaps inside to drive the first automobile and find out how engines work, and see your car slide off the production line. Then feel the thrill of the racetrack as you take pole position with the stockcar and Formula 1 stars.
Suitable for ages five years and over. |
| Everything on Earth |
Dorling Kindersley
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
Let your child explore our planet and its wildlife – they’ll meet the largest and smallest animals on earth, experience the most extreme weather, visit the deepest oceans, and witness the extraordinary power of volcanoes and other spectacular displays of nature.
Amazing action photographs capture the drama and huge variety of life on our Earth, from the familiar and rare to the extreme and bizarre.
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| Gladiators |
Toby Forward
£16.99, Walker Books
A magnificent pop-up model of the Colosseum brings to life a day at the Roman games and the lives of the gladiators.
This amazing novelty book will provide any budding young historian with the perfect introduction to the Roman games. Containing a pop-up model of the Colosseum, a map of Ancient Rome, an annotated plan of the Colosseum, gladiator trading cards and Tabula – the Roman board game – it's packed with information and acitivities. A beautifully written and illustrated book accompanies the interactive pieces, telling the story of a day at the games as seen through the eyes of two boys – one a Roman citizen and one a slave.
Suitable for children aged seven years and over. |
| Guiness World Records 2010 |
The Book of the Decade
£19.99, Guinness World Records
Features unique free downloadable content, the Top 50 Records of the decade, Records for every day of the year and new features on James Bond and the Records that have never been broken - it's the book of the decade!
Guinness World Records 2010 continues to build on the intriguing, informative, inspiring and instructional records and superlatives that have made Guinness World Records one of the most famous brands and an annual best-seller around the world. Over 100 million copies have sold since the first edition was published in 1955. Nearly 4 million copies are sold every year in more than 100 countries and in 25 languages.
What's new in GWR10?... Free downloadable content, including videos, photographs, screensavers and interviews - 100% new photographs and fully updated records - Brilliant new "steampunk" graphic novel design - New sections and record threads celebrating the first decade of the 21st century - Top 50 Records of the Decade - Record of the Day - one for every day of the year - Unbreakable Records (those that will seemingly never be broken) - Lasts (records such as the last living survivor of the Titanic disaster, or the last known dodo) - The Name's Bond (celebrating the James Bond phenomenon) - Culture Shock (unusual rituals and festivals around the globe) - Gold (the commodity that never loses its luster) - Updated gazetteer sections covering records in all major regions of the world - Fully updated regular sections, including Space, Planet Earth, The Animal Planet, The Body, Human Achievements, Engineering and Technology, The Modern World, Arts and the Media and, of course, Sports.
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| Ripley's Believe It or Not 2010: Seeing is Believing |
Robert Le Roy Ripley
£18.99, Ripley Publishing
This all new 6th title in the best selling Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual series, is a compendium of incredible bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features all presented in a stunning bright new design.
This year's book also features icons that guide readers to astounding video clips on a new fully-integrated website, where they can see some of our subjects in action. Also, a dramatic eight-page gatefold section presents some extraordinary performers of the past, and additional black and white Ripley archive photographs feature throughout the book.
Be amazed at the dentist with no arms, the snake that swallowed a wallaby, an underwater sculptor and a four-eared cat! For the legions of dedicated Ripley's fans, and anyone else on the planet who loves unbelievable facts and jaw-dropping images, the latest annual in this successful series is a feast of delights.
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| Way Out Bunch - Who Lives Where? |
Jenny Tuli, Dawn Smith
£2.99, Roperpenberthy Publishing
New series of books, each focussing on one endangered animal. Curious Cat takes readers on a journey of discovery telling more about the animal as they go along in words and pictures giving them a chance to guess what it is before it is revealed at the end. With its picture book format and just a few rhyming lines on each page it is easy to follow whilst managing to convey quite a bit of information and holding the readers interest throughout. There are further facts and a photo of the animal at the end. The first five books are out now — Who Lives in Kenya, Brazil, New Zealand, Western China and Pakistan and can be bought individually or in a set. While aimed at younger children they have enough information to keep older beginner readers interested and include lesser known as well as some well known animals. |
| Actually Factually |
Guy Campbell
£7.99, Butser Hb
You wait ages for a good book of facts to come along and then two come together!! This one tells the truth behind
loads of myths, muddles and misconceptions at least some of which will leave you saying ‘No, really!!” (or is that just me?). You’ll be surprised to know just how close the end of the rainbow is, how clever goldfish really are, why dressing like a wooly mammoth won’t stop you catching a cold, how many hours there truly are in a day, why chameleons really change their colour and so much more. Once again it’s easy
to dip into, but I couldn’t put it down! You’ll have more ‘Did you knows’ than you’ll know what to do with! |
| Math Dictionary |
Carol Vorderman
£8.99, DK
Carol Vorderman’s Maths Dictionary is the essential comprehensive guide to the maths vocabulary used at primary school level. Can’t remember the difference between a prime number and a square number? Forgotten how many sides there are on a pentagon? Set out in an easy A-Z format, Maths Dictionary is crammed with over 500 mathematical entries covering words, phrases, calculations, concepts and more. Combining clear and concise explanations with colourful illustrations and diagrams, this book is the perfect guide for helping children with maths at home (and for savvy mums and dads who need a hand in helping out with maths homework!)
One of Britain’s best known and loved TV presenters, Carol Vorderman feels passionately about popularising and communicating Maths. Aimed at children of all ages up to the start of secondary school, these books give clear, concise explanations combined with colourful illustrations and user friendly diagrams to bring this subject to life |
| Maisy goes to Nursery |
Lucy Cousins
£7.99, Walker Books
Maisy joins her friends for a busy day at nursery in the seventh title of the popular First Experiences series for children aged three years and over.
Maisy loves going to nursery. There’s so much fun to be had, with all her friends and their teacher –singing at Music Time, a nap at Quiet Time, listening at Book Time and then Play Time in the garden. What a day!
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| Will jellyfish Rule the World? A Book about Climate Change |
Leo Hickman
£6.99, Puffin Books
From what makes Earth so special, to how scientists know for sure our climate is changing, why it's a big deal for everyone and what we can all do right now to make a difference, green expert Leo Hickman is ready to answer all your questions.
Will Jellyfish Rule the World? breaks down the causes and effects of climate change in a fresh, fun and easy-to-follow format. Packed with practical everyday things we can all do right now to make a difference, Will Jellyfish Rule the World? is a comprehensive, easy-to-use eco-handbook for budding classroom environmentalists everywhere.
Suitable for eight to 12 year olds. |
| Planetwatch |
The young person's guide to protecting our world
£9.99, Dorling Kindersley
We live in a beautiful environment, but it is a changing and fragile place that needs looking after. How is it being altered? Why are these things happening? And what can we all do to help protect it?
Read this together with your child and take a look at our world so they can learn what can be done to preserve our environment for generations to come. Discover how oceans and animal life are affected by climate change and find out what the future holds for the food we eat, the air we breathe and the land we live on.
School children around the world share suggestions on caring for the environment, plus practical ‘action’ ideas and experiments will show your child what they can do to really make a difference. It’s a wonderful world: let’s keep it that way together!
In association with Blue Peter for seven to 11 year olds.
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| Ocean |
An incredible tour of the world's oceans
£16.99, Dorling Kindersley
Send your child on a marine adventure around the Earth's oceans! They'll look through a porthole to learn about oceans above and below the surface and discover mountainous seabeds and deep trenches. They'll visit beautiful islands and coastlines, and take a close-up look at ships, submarines, lighthouses and an amazing variety of wildlife.
From the icy waters of the Arctic to the Great Barrier Reef, explore a world of water on an action-packed oceanic adventure. Suitable for ten years and over.
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| The Most Explosive Science Book in the Universe |
by The Brainwaves
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who are about to take your child on a spectacular scientific adventure; from the bubble, fizz and bang behind chemistry to the brute force of physics.
The Brainwaves will shrink down to atomic level to explore the most basic building blocks of science; examine light, sound and heat waves; and prepare for some shocking revelations about electricity.
With fantastic pages packed with amazing phenomena to learn about - from radio waves to nanotechnology, - timelines, fabulous facts and things to find, your child will discover everything they ever wanted to know about science!
Suitable for nine to 12 year olds. |
| WOW! Earth |
lots of amazing things about the Earth
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
A visually amazing encyclopedia all about Earth. Crammed full of incredible stuff to dip into, from magnificent meteorites to cool caves, crystals and coral reefs, all revealed in a fascinating, exciting, totally different way: it’s like a museum, a search engine, and the world’s most exciting geography field trip rolled into one.
Loads of Earth-related topics, hundreds of pictures, thousands of words and squillions of amazing things to discover and explore for readers 10 years and over.
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| WOW! Animal |
Lots of amazing things about animals
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
A visually amazing encyclopedia all about animals. Crammed full of incredible stuff to dip into, from cool crustaceans to amazing arachnids, all revealed in a fascinating, exciting, totally different way: it's like a natural history museum, a search engine and the world's biggest zoo all rolled into one.
Loads of animal-related topics, hundreds of pictures, thousands of words and squillions of amazing things to discover and explore for readers 10 years and over.
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| Body Science- The Head - To - Toe guide to the Science in You |
James Cracknell
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
From friction to G-force, your body's a walking talking, living, breathing epicentre of science. Want to know how it all works?
Send your child on a tour through the incredible forces that make the human body such an amazing biological, physical and chemical machine.
They'll find out what makes their body go and take a look at the explosive energy that powers their muscles. Watch as they discover full-adrenaline thrills that test the body to the max and explore the bionic possibilities of the future!
If you want your child to know about the science behind their body systems, this is the ideal user's manual!
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| The Rich Farmer: Stories Jesus Told |
Nick Butterworth & Mick Inkpen
£3.99, Candle Books
The Rich Farmer tells the story of how every year he grew more and more corn until his barns were bursting. All his neighbours thought he must be very clever, but who thought he was really silly?
An exciting re-launch of this delightful Butterworth/Inkpen series taking the single titles to eight in total. Other titles include:
The Two Sons
The Ten Silver Coins
the Little Gate
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| My First Bible Stories - Magnetic Adventures |
Tim Dowley
£7.99, Candle Books
An exciting and interactive approach to your favourite Bible stories. With six background play scenes and a different story on each spread, children are able to make up the magnetic pictures using the selection of 34 magnets stored within the front cover and six play scenes.
Stories include: Moses, Daniel, Jonah, Lost Sheep, Jesus and the Man through the roof, Peter tries to walk on water.
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| Read at Home: First Experiences Bottles, Cans, Plastic Bags |
Roderick Hunt
£3.50, Oxford
Read At Home is the best-selling home reading series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in exciting stories written for parents to support their child's reading at home. Read At Home First Experiences introduce young children to new situations and are ideal for parent and child to read together.
Read At Home First Experiences help parents to:
· Explore the wider world with their child
· Talk about shared feelings and emotions
· Build vocabulary through the fun activities
RAH Level: Although these books have been created for parents to share with their child, they have been written to Level 4 of Read At Home. Level 4 is for children Building Confidence in Reading - those children who can recognise 30-50 words by sight, can read harder sentences, with less support, and can use sounds to help make words. The story is written with simple but more varied sentence structure and vocabulary with three to four sentences per page.
Read At Home is closely linked to Oxford Reading Tree, the most successful reading scheme in the UK, used to teach reading in 80% of schools.
Read At Home First Experiences use the familiar and favourite Oxford Reading Tree characters to prepare children for new situations in a fun and sensitive way.
As with all Read At Home stories, First Experiences stories provide clear parent support within and beyond the book
A "Tips for Reading Together" page gives parents practical ideas for helping with their child's reading.
A "Talk About" section at the end of every Read at Home First Experience story, helps parents to talk to their child about what to expect and supports reading skills by highlighting new vocabulary whilst encouraging children to revisit the story to locate the word and/or picture .
Each story provides a range of fun activities to encourage talk and support reading skills.
A puzzle activity in every book to make reading fun and practise looking at detail.
A game or fun activity like a Maze or Spot the Difference - a treat for children to enjoy at the end of the story.
Roderick Hunt, author of the original Oxford Reading Tree stories, and Annemarie Young, are superb storytellers with over 50 years educational experience between them.
Alex Brychta's humorous and detailed illustrations bring the stories alive and are known to and loved by millions of Oxford Reading Tree readers.
All titles are perfect format for sharing a book with young children - slightly wider that Ladybird to allow for all the humour and detail of the illustrations.
All First Experience titles have been written to Level 4 of Read At Home for those children who want to practice and enjoy reading the story independently.
Other titles in the series include:
At the Hospital
At the Match
At the Optician
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| Stories from Scotland - Oxford Children's Myths and Legends |
Barbara Ker Wilson
£6.99, Oxford
Oxford Children's Myths and Legends bring you the greatest stories ever told, from around the world and long ago. Heroes and villains, witches and wizards, warriors and royalty - there's something here for everyone.
From the Highlands and islands, to the Border country, there are stories from all over Scotland in this wonderful collection. You'll find tales of Tam Lin the elfin knight, MacCodrum of the Seals and many more - all told with a thrilling sense of adventure and fun. |
| Stories from England - Oxford Children's Myths and Legends |
James Reeves
£6.99, Oxford
Oxford Children's Myths and Legends bring you the greatest stories ever told, from around the world and long ago. Heroes and villains, witches and wizards, warriors and royalty - there's something here for everyone.
This lively collection brings to life the very best English traditional fairy-tales and stories. From Johnny Gloke the giant killer and the frog prince at the World's End, to the better-known characters of Dick Whittington and Tom Thumb, this magical collection is full of adventure and humour. |
| Stories from Ireland - Oxford Children's Myths and Legends |
Ita Daly
£6.99, Oxford
Oxford Children's Myths and Legends bring you the greatest stories ever told, from around the world and long ago. Heroes and villains, witches and wizards, warriors and royalty - there's something here for everyone.
This wonderful collection is drawn from a long tradition of story-telling - tales that have been retold and passed down from generation to generation. Read about how the children of Lir were turned into swans, what happens to anyone who dares to look into King Balor's evil eye, and about many more magical characters and heroic adventures. |
| Stories From Wales - Oxford Children's Myths and Legends |
Gwyn Jones
£6.99, Oxford
Oxford Children's Myths and Legends bring you the greatest stories ever told, from around the world and long ago. Heroes and villains, witches and wizards, warriors and royalty - there's something here for everyone.
These spell-binding tales of love, loyalty, greed and jealousy come from the mountains and valleys of Wales. From Pwyll, the prince of Dyfed, to Arthur's court, they tell of a world where peasants and kings live alongside the folk of the faery, and where reality and enchantment intertwine. |
| Wild Reads: Sharks |
Jan Mark
£3.99, Oxford
From a chapter all about the famous great white shark to the lesser known goblin shark, this book covers a wide range of topics. Learn all about the many different species and what makes the shark so special. Find out what they eat and who their very worst enemy is (you may be surprised at the answer!)
For real shark enthusiasts this book also suggests websites and places to visit to find out even more!
Rhythmic language to motivate children, and give them confidence to build up a knowledge of factual information.
Large, realistic illustrations, support the child's reading of the text.
Complete with suggestions for child friendly websites and places to visit to encourage a positive attitude to learning.
Other titles in this series: Big Cats, Spiders, Elephants, Bees, Dinosaurs, Wolves, Snakes, Rats, Frogs and Toads, Whales, Crocodiles, Dogs and Horses. |
| Oceans 3-D Pop-up Explorer |
DK Publishing
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Incredible 3D pop-up scenes will introduce your child to the underwater world of the deep blue seas. Help them discover the secrets of the shoreline and travel down from the surface through each of the ocean’s zones, to the depths of the abyss. They'll meet the creatures who live there from tiny algae to huge sharks and learn about life beneath the waves.
Packed with stunning photographs and intriguing facts, this a spectacular pop-up tour of the strange and wonderful oceans of the world for seven to 12 year olds.
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| Rainforest 3-D Pop-up Explorer |
DK Publishing
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Incredible pop-up scenes will introduce your child to life within rainforests. Help them explore flooded rivers and the dark forest floor, climb up through the shadowy understorey and lively canopy, then reach the tops of the tallest trees. They'll meet birds, monkeys, bats and insects and discover all about the circle of life beneath the trees.
Packed with stunning photographs and intriguing facts, this is a spectacular pop-up tour of the rainforests of the world for seven to 12 year olds.
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| Dinosaur Encyclopedia |
DK Publishing
£8.99, Dorling Kindersley
Help your child meet their favourite dinosaurs face-to-face. They’ll discover where they came from, how they lived and what happened to them as well as interesting facts including which dinosaurs used their tail like a club and who had a brain the size of a ping-pong ball.
Packed with bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes and special ‘turn-and-learn' features kids love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. Explore the prehistoric world with this first reference for young dinosaur lovers aged six to nin years – now in paperback.
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| Science Encyclopedia |
DK Publishing
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
Help your child take an incredible look at the physics, biology and chemistry that shapes everything around us. Packed with answers, they’ll discover why a flower grows, what’s in the air that we breathe, and why what goes up must come down.
Full of bite-sized facts, curiosity quizzes and special ‘weird-or-what’ features kids will love getting their teeth into, there's lots to see and explore. Perfect for homework or just for fun, from outer space to the inside of bodies, explore the incredible world of science with this first reference for young scientists aged seven to 11 years.
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| Compact Atlas of the World |
DK Publishing
£9.99, Dorling Kindersley
From the Andes to Zambia, DK’s Compact Atlas of the World uncovers the world’s continents, regions and countries in amazing clarity. Fully revised and updated to include the most recent border, place name and flag changes across the world, this is an unparalleled resource for the young geographer both at home and in the classroom.
The Atlas is packed with 120 pages of detailed mapping showing every nation, combining improved landscape modelling with the most important roads, railways, rivers and settlements. Alongside these are continental and world maps showing the political and physical world and country factfiles detailing up-to-date reference data for every country.
In a conveniently sized and inexpensively priced package, the DK Compact Atlas of the World is an exceptionally appealing and accessible general atlas that is an essential addition to every home, workplace and school.
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| Little Genius: Digestion |
Kate Lennard
£4.99, Red Fox
Little Genius is here to tell you all about the amazing system in your body called your digestion!
Have you ever wondered what exactly happens to your food after you’ve swallowed it? How will eating breakfast help your fingernails grow? Why does your stomach make such strange noises? And what does it look like in your stomach?
Little Genius has all the answers and more for five to seven year olds... Other titles in the Little Genius series include:
Eyes
Bones
Brains |
| The New Puppy Owner's Manual |
Angela Fitch
£9.99, How To Books Ltd
A puppy takes up as much attention as a new born baby. It is nevertheless common for families to buy their first dog while the children are young, and there is a routine in place to suit the chaos of energetic dependents. But how do you know which type of dog will fit in with your family, and what safety measures do you need to be aware of when introducing your new pet to your precious new offspring?
Angela Fitch is the author of The New Puppy Owner's Manual, published by How To Books. She has written a feature length article for parents about how to choose the right dog for your home and how to train a dog to know his or her place around the children.
Commenting on her reasons for writing the article, Fitch says, "People are too quick to attach human emotions to a dog, especially if it is a cute puppy.
But their needs are actually very simple. As pack animals they need to know who is leader and what they can and can't do, especially if you have small children in the house. From the outset the dog needs to learn that they are lower in the pecking order than the children and not on the same level just because they are similar sizes."
About the author: Angela Fitch has been working with dogs for 10 years. She runs a busy dog training school, providing training and behavioural solutions for both puppies and adult dogs. Angela is passionate about educating owners in understanding, raising and living with dogs. She lives in Kent with her husband, two young sons and Max, their Chocolate Labrador. Her website is www.progressdogtraining.co.uk
The New Puppy Owner's Manual is published by How To Books Ltd www.howtobooks.co.uk and is available at
£9.99 in major bookshops and online retailers across the country. |
| The Big Field : a Child's Year Under the Southern Cross |
Anne Morddel
£8.00, MorddelEditions
"The Big Field : a Child's Year Under the Southern Cross" is a lovely new picture book for all children and an important addition to the KS1 and KS2 curriculum. Patterned after books of hours, it is a month-by-month account of life on a farm at the edge of the Atlantic Rainforest in South America. Birds, flowers, butterflies and bugs abound in a warm and gentle story of three young children living on their grandmother's farm and learning from her the seasonal changes and simple nature activities that often mirror those of children in the northern hemisphere. The subtext of the grandmother's determination to reforest the big field of the title gives hope and a way forward to young children as they learn about nature in the modern world.
No other book exists to introduce young children to the seasons and nature in this part of the southern hemisphere, and precious few are available to teachers to use in the classroom. The publication of "The Big Field" is accompanied by a detailed "Teachers' Guide" and two classroom posters.
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| RHS Wildlife Garden |
Martyn Cox
£9.99, Dorling Kindersley
Publication Date: 2nd March 2009
Following the success of RHS Grow It, Eat It in Spring 2008, DK and the RHS are back combining their wide experience to produce another beautiful and inspiring book that will be loved by children and wildlife alike!
RHS Wildlife Garden by Martyn Cox puts wildlife first. Providing habitats is increasingly important as many species are in decline, and the activities in this book allow children to help the environment as well as getting close to nature. By choosing the right plants and creating a suitable habitat in your backyard, they can invite some very interesting visitors to their plot. Build a home for a barn owl, get digging and see how worms are good for the soil, and welcome guests to a ladybird hotel. And even better, you don’t even need a garden: there are lots of exciting projects using pots and window boxes.
Step-by-step projects include building a bird bath, a bee house, a bat box, and bird feeders, and other activities show how to track mammals and go pond dipping. There’s also a list of the Top 10 plants to attract butterflies, bees, and birds. The book ends with a photo-gallery of common garden creatures with information about each one, allowing children to identify the wildlife they see.
RHS Wildlife Garden is not only full of fun projects to make and do, but is also highly educational as children learn about animal life cycles, pollination, and the basics of life on earth – all going on in their back gardens.
Take a walk on the wild side and turn your garden into a haven for amazing wildlife.
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| Ripley's Believe it or Not 2009 |
Prepare to be Shocked!
£17.99, Random House Books
Following hot on the heels of last year's best-selling edition, "Ripley's Believe it or Not 2009" offers a whole new feast of bizarre facts, fiends and freaks -all guaranteed to fascinate, surprise and amaze. Stare in wonder at the man who swallowed a solid steel sword underwater; gasp at the pelican who ate a pigeon; and, marvel at the man who swam down the Amazon, dodging piranhas, pirates and whirlpools. Illustrated throughout with extraordinary colour photographs, this fascinating book is a must-have for anyone intrigued by the stranger aspects of our planet and its inhabitants.
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| Guinness Book Of Records 2009 |
Guinness World Records Limited
£20.00, Guinness World Records Limited
New features of the book include: Eye-catching 'sunburst' holographic cover, 100% new photographs, 3D PHOTOGRAPHIC FEATURES! A pair of 3D glasses to view more than 20 3-D photographs throughout the rest of the book. 60% new and updated records, Gatefold pages, New urban design, New approaches to popular themes: REVEALED: The world's STRONGEST MAN, The record-breaking world of HARRY POTTER, Inside the HOLLYWOOD HALL OF FAME, Updated: the all-time VIDEO GAME TOP TEN, Face to face with DINOSAURS in exciting 3D! PLUS Your favourite records country by country. |
| Time Traveller's Journal, The |
Various
£14.99, Kids at Random House
Travel through time with Prospero Hermes, the original time traveller, and read his notes, diagrams and musings. Uncover puzzles and riddles as Prospero helps you learn in a fun and interactive way.
Visit the dinosaurs with him and then uncover the secrets of Ancient Egypt. Gasp at his recreation of Leonardo Da Vinci's flying machine and explore the solar system with the first man on the moon. Arrive in the eco-concious, hi-tech future and marvel at humankind's ability to survive. Let Prospero Hermes take you on a journey of a lifetime! |
| How Much Poo Does an Elephant Do? |
Mitchell Symons
£7.99, Kids at Random House
Did you know that squirrels can't see the colour red? That Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse, was afraid of mice? That only 30% of humans can flare their nostrils? Or that every year the average person eats 438 bugs by mistake?
Let Mitchell Symons be your guide into the weird and wonderful world of totally useless trivia! |
| Earthly Treasure |
Jennie Maizels and Kate Petty
£12.99, Kids at Random House
A fascinating and interactive guide to the Earth’s treasures, with superb illustrations and pop-up wizardry. Children (and adults) are always amazed to discover just how many of the things we use have been taken from the ground beneath our feet, from the building materials of our homes, to the fuels that we burn for energy as well as the chalk, talc and salt that we use every day -- and all this before we even go into the minerals from the soil that appear in our vegetables and keep us healthy. Last but not least are the fabulous gems and precious metals that make beautiful jewellery.
Discover how minerals were formed, lift the flaps to find out what all sorts of everyday things are made of and open a treasure chest to reveal a spectacular pop-up of glittering gems! |
| Inventions |
Leonardo da Vinci - paper engineering by David awcock
£14.99, Walker Books
This beautifully engineered glimpse into the world and works of Leonardo da Vinci is a spectacular 3-D celebration of one of the world’s most creative minds. Presented as if it were the master’s previously undiscovered private journal, it recreates his original notes, drawings and astonishing inventions.
A spectacular gift book for children aged nine year and older, who are interested in how things work. |
| Mon Landing |
Richard Platt
£14.99, Walker Books
"Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed!" With these famous words, Neil Armstrong announced the success of the greatest journey in human history. This spectacular pop-up book brings to life the ground breaking mission that put the first man on the moon. Five stunning pop-up models illustrate the epic adventure that inspired the world.
A celebration of the moon landing of 1969 to tie in with the 40th anniversary celebrations, for children five years plus. |
| Ships - A Pop-Up Book Of |
Robert Crowther
£12.99, Walker Books
This follow-up to Trains and Flight covers all types of water transport, from canoes to clippers, steamers to submarines. Open up an ocean liner and see the many decks, make the oars of a Greek bireme row in rhythm and be the master of your own fold-out port. There’s much to discover, with spreads covering early ships, sailing, the age of steam, fighting ships and modern vessels. Packed with pop-ups, pull-tabs and flaps, the interactive fun combines with fascinating facts for a great lesson in transport history.
A spectacular pop-up celebration of ships from a bestselling novelty-book creator, for children over six years.
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| Tiny Treasury |
Board Book Collection
€12.99, Gill & Macmillan
Cleverly packaged to look like one book, this set actually contains no less than fifteen miniature board books! With clear, simple text and bold illustrations these books will introduce children to a range of vocabulary on topics from the natural world to the concepts of colour and shape.
Tiny Treasury is also available in Irish as Diolaim Beag and in Polish as Moj Skarbczyk. |
| Take-Off! A History of Flight |
Duncan Crosbie
€18.99, Gill & Macmillan
Since time began, human kind has been fascinated by flight and mastering the art of flying.
Duncan Crosbie’s new book for children tells the story of man’s attempts to fly. Starting from Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings, to the Wright brothers’ first successful flight – and onwards to the race to the moon with the Columbia Space Shuttle.
Heavily illustrated throughout (including a spectacular pop-up of Alcock & Brown’s flight) plus flaps, tabs and contemporary newspaper reports, Take-Off! is sure to keep children enthralled for hours. |
| The Voyage of Shackleton's Endurance |
Gavin Mortimer
€18.99, Gill & Macmillan
Heavily illustrated with spectacular pop-ups, flaps, tabs and contemporary newspaper reports, The Voyage of Shackleton’s Endurance tells the remarkable story of Ernest Shackleton’s attempt to cross the Antarctic.
This book contains everything for which this series of information books for children has come to be known. |
| Comic Strip History of the World, The |
Tracey Turner and Sally Kindberg
£6.99, Bloomsbury Publishing
The history of the World in 96 pages – with pictures. Hilarious, irreverent, genius!
From the Big Bang, to the present day, via Ancient China, The Roman Empire, Attila the Hun, The Dark Ages, Enlightenment, Revolution! etc. The entire history of the world has been packed into one hilarious, irreverent comic strip. From Goths and Visigoths, to Newton and Copernicus, all the significant facts and titillating trivias of the world’s most important periods, starting with the Big Bang, have been condensed for your entertainment and of course, education.
Written by Tracey Turner (101 Things) and illustrated by celebrated cartoonist Sally Kindberg, this is the ultimate book for absolutely everyone...why let kids have all the fun?! |
| Evolution Revolution |
Robert Winston
£10.99, DK Ltd
**150th anniversary of On the Origin of Species** and ** Bicentenary of Darwin’s birth**
2009 is the year of Evolution! Evolution Revolution by Robert Winston is published to coincide with both the 150th anniversary of On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin and the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth. Bold, colourful, and innovative, Evolution Revolution tackles what has been described as the greatest idea in history with an engaging and accessible approach; an approach pioneered by other books in this successful award-winning children’s series.
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection was not just a great one; it was also beautifully simple and irresistible in its logic. In Evolution Revolution, Robert Winston sets out the elegant simplicity of a radical theory and shows how it brought about a profound revolution, not just in science but also in society, provoking a storm of controversy that continues unabated to this day.
Far more than just a reference book, Evolution Revolution tells the fascinating and tragic story of Darwin’s life, from his conservative religious childhood to his adventurous round-the-world voyage as a young man and his life-long battle with ill health. Though catapulted to fame and notoriety by his incredible book, Darwin was in fact a shy and retiring doctor’s son who led a quiet life in a rural English village. Very much a family man and a doting father, he spent months caring for his daughter Annie after she contracted scarlet fever. Devastated by her death at the age of 10, his faith in religion faltered and he slowly gained the confidence needed to publish the book that would change the world.
Lavishly illustrated with images, Evolution Revolution is a visual feast as well as a gripping story. Scientific ideas that might seem intimidating in a textbook are stripped to the bare bones, brought to life, and made fun and accessible.
Also in the series:
What Makes Me Me?, Think Of A Number, Can You Feel The Force? and It’s Elementary.
‘Everything your maths textbook isn’t. Brilliant’ - Sunday Times on Think Of A Number
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| Cosmic! |
The ultimate pop-up guide to space
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Send your child on a spectacular pop-up, pull-out, cool and cosmic journey through our incredible universe!
They’ll start things off with an almighty bang by pressing the novelty sound button to begin their explosive journey into space. Watch as their imagination is captured by sensational twinkling stars on the front cover, before opening up to witness the awesome birth of the cosmos and Solar System. They’ll love blasting off for an astronaut’s view of a magnificent moon landing.
From pop-up planets, star factories and black holes to the outer limits of deep space send your budding astronaut on a trip through time, space and mind-boggling wonder...
With its flashing lights, 3D maps and turnwheels showing the inside of a planet and a black hole, this really is the most interactive guide to space ever for eight to 12 year olds.
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| Ten Things I Can Do to Help My World |
Melanie Walsh
£9.99, Walker books
Written in a way that pre-schoolers will understand and yet gives a message that all ages should learn. An important book for the new generation of children.
A beautifully simple book for small children where transforming pages reveal ten things that everyone can do to help conserve their world. Many of them, such as turning off the television properly, walking to school and turning off lights when leaving a room, are about conserving energy. Others, such as feeding the birds in winter and growing plants from seed, will encourage an understanding of nature and conservation.
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| Cool Stuff Exploded |
Chris Woodford
£19.99, Dorling Kindersley
Widescreen TVs, mobile phones, even space rockets have turned what was once outlandish into the everyday. But how do they actually function? What are the secrets behind this science? And what would they look like if you could delve right into the heart of their insides?
Let your child delve into a host of inventions, objects and gadgets to explore the ways they work. Incredible ‘exploded’ images and huge fold-out pages reveal their components in fantastic detail, showing what each device does and how it does it.
There’s also an ingenious CD-ROM where children can interact with 3D animations that show the latest gadgets exploding before their eyes. Technology has never been cooler! Suitable for eight to 12 year olds.
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| Animal Families |
Watch Young Animals Learn to be Grown Ups
£9.99, Dorling Kindersley
You've seen them on Channel 5’s popular children’s breakfast show, Milkshake. Now read all about how young animals do just what children do; have baths, eat dinner and play. Your child will love learning all about their favourite creatures exploring the animal world.
From elephants splashing around in a waterhole, a monkey cuddling his mum to birds taking a summer holiday: watch as your child discovers how the animal world is very much like our own. Suitable for five to eight year olds.
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| Pop-up, Pull-out Picture Atlas |
Dorling Kindersley
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Bring the world to life with this interactive pop-up atlas, featuring a fantastic lenticular globe on the front cover, your journey across the world begins with a stunning illustrated 3D pop-up globe.
Read it with your child and journey around the earth together with six amazing 3D pop-up scenes and pull out fact cards. You’ll see countries come to life and learn about the animals, plants and people who live there and the fun places to visit.
Accompanying each map is a continent overview plus an illustrated comparison chart which provides lots of fascinating facts about animals, places, and habitats, allowing children to make at-a-glance comparisons between the continents. Alongside this, slider pages open to reveal colourful political maps showing all the countries of the continent.
Perfect for young armchair travellers, aged six to nine years plus.
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| My First: Word Games |
Interactive Early Learning
£5.99, Dorling Kindersley
Teach your child all about words with this interactive book and CD-Rom set. Read the book together, fun colourful pages will teach them early concepts. Then have even more fun playing the 5 games on the CD-Rom. Can you match the animals to objects? Find the pairs, play the memory game and tell a story. Turn on the computer and start learning!
Perfect for teaching early words and for introducing first computer skills to young children. Supports National Curriculum Foundation Stage.
Other titles in the My First series include:
My First: Number Games |
| Eye Know: Reptile |
Dorling Kindersley
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
Take your child on an exciting journey to look at tortoises, snakes, crocodiles and a whole lot more.
Read this book together and find out what crocodiles eat, how fast lizards can run and whether turtles always live in water. Then follow the activity ideas for lots of fun from creating snake patterns to making a rattlesnake which really rattles.
A surprise on every page; five to eight year olds will love getting involved in the activities as they flip the flaps, peep though holes and fold out pages.
Other titles in the Eye Know series include:
Mammal
Body
Dinosaur
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| Amazing, Fuzzy, Furry Wild Baby Animals |
Dorling Kindersley
£5.99, Dorling Kindersley
A new addition to DK’s Touchables series, overall winner of the Practical Pre-school Awards 2007.
Read this with your child and explore the touchable textures together, tickle the playful stripy tiger and stroke the wrinkly little rhino. Then see the book come to life as your pre-schooler lifts the six colourful wild animals off the pages and plays – when playtime is over, pop them back for another day.
Touch-and-feel pop-out pieces encourage recognition of colours, matching skills, and manual dexterity in young children – sensory learning at its very best.
A tactile book with removable baby animal play pieces, perfect for little people to read, learn and play.
Also in the series:
Soft, Fluffy, Playful Puppies |
| Wheels |
Jan Pienkowski
£4.99, Walker Books
A timeless, colourful picture book to introduce a simple concept to young children aged two years plus.
Combining simple text with bold, colourful illustrations, this classic book is ideal for introducing nursery children to the concept of transport.
Other titles in the Jan Pienkowski toddler range include:
Numbers
Colours
Faces
Yes No
Shapes
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| Animal Life |
Charlotte Uhlenbroek
£30.00, Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Animal Life is the first illustrated reference book to explore animal behaviour in such extraordinary detail. This fascinating visual guide is a comprehensive overview of behaviour in the animal kingdom, getting right to the heart of the animal world revealing the spectacular secrets of life in the wild. Combined with sumptuous images and cutting-edge design, Animal Life brings together a myriad of incredible stories about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates that will captivate even the most knowledgeable animal lover.
Written in consultation with Editor-in-Chief, zoologist and television presenter Charlotte Uhlenbroek, Animal Life is the first title in a new series of natural history titles from DK. From amazing hunting strategies to remarkable mating rituals, complex relationships and the fascinating ways animals defend themselves; this book reveals the amazing discoveries of animal behaviour in all its awe-inspiring detail.
The book is divided into three main chapters - Animal Kingdom, Animal Anatomy and Animal Behaviour, each taking a comprehensive look at the main animal groups, their evolution, and how they adapt to their environments. Animal Behaviour is the largest chapter broken down into eight sections including hunting and feeding, sex and reproduction, defence, communication and intelligence. The book also looks at the science behind some of the remarkable discoveries on animal behaviour, key case studies and critical conservation issues. Remarkable page designs provide readers with a concise and detailed account of the different aspects of animal life.
Packed with the world’s most astonishing wildlife photography and action sequences, Animal Life boasts some of the most stunning wildlife images available, each vividly bringing to life various aspects of animal behaviour. These breathtaking photographs have been taken from the world’s most acclaimed natural history photographers including Frans Lanting, Steve Bloom, Thomas Peschak, Anup Shah, Christian Ziegler and Thomas Marent.
This outstanding reference book is the must-have encyclopedia of animal behaviour, guaranteed to be enjoyed by all the family whatever your age.
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| World War II |
R G GRANT
£17.99, DK Hb
Subtitled ‘The events and their impact on real people’, this book clearly explains the lead up to the war and the political
background behind it and then goes through all the major events and developments. It explains the impact on people at home and has a little bit about the after-effects. There are enough words to be informative without being daunting and they are aided by lots of photographs, maps, charts and timelines. Aimed at older juniors and above, it gives a fascinating insight in an important part of our history and includes a DVD with dramatic eyewitness testimonies and live footage. |
| Dr Frankenstein’s Human Body Book |
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Join Dr Frankenstein in his laboratory and see how the human body works! In this title, take your child on an incredible journey into Dr Frankenstein's laboratory as he binds bones, organizes organs, sets up systems and creates a living, breathing human body, and watch as they open the holographic cover and join him as his trusty assistant to learn all about how our bodies work. From skeleton to skin they'll be with him every step of the way, helping to assemble the body and learning all about the parts and processes involved. It's an eye-popping around the body experience!
This is a fantastic book which will appeal to all ages and both girls and boys, the information and graphics are amazing and ideal for biology studies
Dorling Kindersley have launched a great game to support the launch of this book - click on this link to construct some monstrous bodies: www.dk.com/drfrankenstein
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| Car science |
Richard Hammond
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Car Science is the ultimate crash course to discovering what makes a car work, written with the no-nonsense style and irreverent humour for which Top Gear and Brainiac are famous for. The book takes an innovative and original approach to science by using cars and the way they work to illustrate key scientific concepts such as G-force, friction, and power. ‘Car Science’ is also a fun and interesting way for kids to tackles key curriculum science topics (KS2) such as force and motion, energy, carbon cycle, and pollution.
It is out on June 2nd from all good book shops and is available from dk.com where there is 20% off (there is 20% off all children's books until the end of July). The retail price is £14.99.
Some more useful background info on the book is here:
The Book
Top Gear’s Richard Hammond is in the driving seat for this turbo-charged tour through the nuts and bolts of car technology.
Underneath the bonnet of every car there’s a lot of fast, furious, and spectacular science going on. G-force, combustion, power, you name it, a car’s got it. Help your child discover all about the science of cars in this explosive tour.
Find out how cars revolutionised the world, see how a car functions with jaw-dropping diagrams, cutaway drawings and cool graphics. Steer to the fundamental science behind the mechanics and then sit back for an exciting look into the future of minimal emissions, maximum fun.
PLUS, find great things your child will love to make and do!
The Author
Richard Hammond is best known for co-presenting Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and for his car accident on the show. He is passionate about cars, science and learning, and is the host of Brainiac: Science Abuse on Sky One. His first book for children Can You Feel the Force was published in 2007 and won The Royal Society Junior Prize for Science Books.
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| Maths Pass Cards |
Jacqueline Johnson
£7.99, Achievers Publishing
Maths Pass Cards has been specifically created to assist children in primary schools in remembering simple mathematical concepts. It is suitable for children ages 5 to 12 and even parents find it useful. Both independent and state school children have used the book and find it be relevant to the National Numeracy Skills. Good for preparation to Year 2 and Year 6 Sats exam. |
| The Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do |
Leonie Pratt, Rebecca Gilpin
£9.99, Usborne Publishing Ltd
Top Prize for Junior Science Book
Do science books have to be boring? Certainly not according to the Royal Society, the prestigious independent academy promoting the natural and applied sciences since it was founded in 1660. They have established a series of annual prizes for science books which includes one for the best junior science book. “The Usbourne Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do” has just been awarded the Royal Society Junior Prize for Science books. The result was announced at an awards ceremony at the Royal Society in London on the evening of Monday 16 June.
One of the great things about this competition is that although a shortlist is drawn up by the Royal Society’s panel, the final decision is made exclusively by junior judging panels made up of almost 1200 young people over 120 school and youth groups from not just the UK but also children in Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Thailand and Malaysia.
The Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do is a fabulous bumper activity book which was designed to introduce children to the world of science in a practical and interactive way containing 57 exciting activities, including bubbling wizards brew, magic flowers, panpipe straws, a spinning paper helicopter and a light catcher. Each activity is described by step-by-step instructions, using simple and safe materials, and accompanied by simple explanations of the science involved, including density, air pressure, streamlining and power. But this isn’t just a craft book. All the activities demonstrate fundamental scientific concepts and bring them to life in interesting ways.
The book was written by Rebecca Gilpin and Leonie Pratt. Leonie said: “It’s fabulous that something I worked so hard on and enjoyed so much has had so much recognition. It would have been impossible without Rebecca, my co-author, and without the tireless efforts of Usborne’s brilliant design team. It’s an amazing honour for our hardwork to be recognised by the Royal Society and young people – the people that will actually read and hopefully enjoy the book.”
Two of the panellists told us what had made them select the book. Frankie aged 11 said: “This book is ace, we made the helicopters straight away, all the activities look fun and are dead easy to do, I would like to own this book.” Iona agreed, saying: “I wanted to read this book because of all the cool things you can make and I wanted to make them. This book helps you to learn about science but also helps you see what they are explaining by giving you activities to do.”
Overall, we reckon that The Usborne Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do should be congratulated on the skilful way it has inspired children with science and, at the same time created a marvellous craft book for children.
The Usborne Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do was written by Rebecca Gilpin and Leonie Pratt and published by Usborne (unsurprisingly!) and costs £9.99 from all good bookshops.
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| Cars, Trains, Boats, Trains |
Dorling Kindersley
£17.99, Dorling Kindersley
Fasten your child’s seatbelt, hit the ignition, and send them off on a full-throttle ride around the incredible world of transport. Watch as they get behind the controls of cars, planes, ships, and trains for every possible way of getting from A to B and back again.
They’ll see under the bodywork of classic cars, bikes, planes and boats to find out how they work. Fantastic fold-out pages reveal amazing machines, from a Morgan Roadster to a Zodiac XL plane and explore bustling stations, ports and airports. Plus, they’ll travel to the ends of the earth and back to find out about the technology, history, experience and environmental impact of transport and travel.
Fully illustrated timelines map key out historical events and spectacular gatefolds uncover the real stories behind some of the world's busiest transport hubs, such as Grand Central Station, with spectacular photography and first hand accounts.
From traffic jams to designer sick bags, CARS, PLANES, BOATS, TRAINS examines the social and environmental impact of transport and travel, making it a staple family reference guide for readers aged 10 years and over. |
| CHESS - How to Play Chess and Win |
Claire Summerscale
£6.99, Dorling Kindersley
From the opening move to checkmate, this step-by-step guide will help your child play chess like a champion. Whether they are just starting out, or are a bit of an expert, they’ll learn a great deal – starting with basic techniques, they’ll move up to difficult challenges and pick up tips and techniques from a top expert.
Help them discover chess tactics and strategies that will add firepower to attack and defence, plan moves using amazing 3D illustrations. They’ll be challenged to progress at every stage. A fun way to learn to play chess or improve your game.
Easy step to grandmaster greaness from a full-time professional chess coach teaching primary and pre school children, Claire Summerscale. She is the current British Chess Foundation Director of Women's Chess and runs the national ALl England Girls' Chess Championships. She also runs the Naitonal Girls' Team Championships and with her husband, Grandmaster Aaron Summerscale, she has written the chess book 'Interview with a Grandmaster'. |
| Bear Grylls: Gold of the Gods |
Bear Grylls
£5.99, Red Fox
Beck Granger is on a trip to Colombia in his school holidays. His anthropologist uncle has taken him along on a visit to Don Rafael de Castillo, a descendent of a great explorer who is claimed to have discovered a lost City of Gold. But the secret of the city died with the explorer - until now... His uncle and Don Rafael believe they know where to find the city and Beck gets to go along for the ride.
But when the two men are kidnapped, Beck is left to solve this new mystery on his own. With Marco and Christina, the Don's children. he must set off into the wilds of Colombia to find the city - and bring his uncle back. Beck must build a raft and negotiate wild river rapids, make camp, defend his friends from wild animals and keep them all alive in the jungle.
A fast-paced, exciting new adventure full of real survival details and gruesome tips. Bear Grylls is a real action man - and he's come up with a brilliant young character who captures the essence of that. Super-fast, thrilling tales that are packed with real detail and very useful tips - should you ever need to know how to catch a fish with your bare hands or what plants not to eat in the rainforest...
www.missionsurvival.co.uk |
| 101 Things You Wish You’d Invented ... and Some You Wish No One Had |
Tracey Turner and Richard Horne
£6.99, Bloomsbury
Marvel at the sheer brilliance of invention, from glass to underpants, the noble compass to the humble pencil. Not forgetting, of course, the undeniably indispensable banana suitcase.
Filled with fascinating details about everything from the most common everyday object to inventions which changed society, it will also distinguish the strokes of genius from discoveries of sheer chance, or millennia of evolution . . . And reveal the real reason why Alfred Nobel had to establish a peace prize (tut, tut).
Expand your knowledge of man’s accomplishments in the most compelling — and irreverent — way possible.
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| Fifi and the Flowertots - Time |
Learn With Me!
£4.99, Harper Collins
Join Fifi and friends in Flowertot Garden as they show you how to tell the time. Learning to tell the time has never been so much fun with the use of colourful images and special Flowertot activities. Every page has a special time game that Fifi and friends will help you with. The chunky board book format is ideal for little readers.
Learning to tell the time has never been so much fun with Fifi and the Flowertots! |
| Lion Read and Know Bible |
Sophie Piper
£9.99, Lion Hudson
Everything about this Bible is designed to make it appealing and accessible to children aged five years and over.
Containing 51 stories, the text is simple and with just 150-200 words per double page spread and complete stories span just 2-3 spreads each.
The meaning of each story is brought out with a variety of both spot illustrations and larger pieces on every page. This also makes for a lively and engaging layout with plenty to encourage the young reader to turn the pages.
Encyclopedic double-page features throughout the book bring to life the cultural context of the Bible and highlight the point and purpose of these ancient stories.
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| Space |
...a full-throttle tour of the Universe
£16.99, Dorling Kindersley
Send your child on a full-throttle mission into space with stunning photographs captured from NASA, the European Space Agency and the Hubble Space Telescope.
They’ll hurtle past the flaming surface of the Sun, visit Mercury’s crater-scarred surface and a giant volcano on Mars; then race past comets to admire Jupiter’s moons and the rings of Saturn.
This book’s unique round shape transmits a “through-the-telescope” view of space and includes a spectacular space poster for bedroom walls, special glow-in-the-dark stickers, planet postcards and an amazing planisphere for star spotting.
It’s an out of this world adventure for nine to 12 year olds! |
| Polar Life |
DK Pop-up
£7.99, Dorling Kindersley
Wrap up warm and take your child on a Polar adventure with penguins and sea lions, snowy owls and caribou. Then find out how these animals live, eat and hunt.
Watch them all leap off the page – your child will love the six photographic pop-up scenes and pull-out surprises on every page.
Then turn to the end and see if you can spot all the incredible animals in the pop-up scene – but watch out for the polar bear!
Suitable for five to eight year olds.
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| Atlas of Exploration |
Anita Ganeri & Andrea Mills
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
What’s it like to be an explorer and sail into the unknown, go on a journey that takes three-and-a-half years, or walk on the moon? Send your child on an incredible voyage of discovery and excitement to find out.
Explore the fantastic see-through pages and interactive CD-ROM together and follow the greatest explorers on their epic journeys. Then click to find out more about the wildlife, habitats and people they encountered. It's a thrilling interactive adventure for seven to 11 year olds. |
| Puppy |
Touch and Feel
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
Would you like your own puppy to pat and stroke? This touch and feel novelty book for the very young allows the child to explore the different textures of the cutest puppies.
One of a series of Touch and Feel books, Puppy features full-colour photographs accompanied by tactile patches aimed to encourage the child to feel, explore and stroke their own puppy. Tough and sturdy for little hands to hold, the simple text and bright pictures make the books ideal for a parent and child to share.
Includes full-colour photographs of the cutest puppies
Each spread carries a tactile patch for the child to feel and explore
Contains simple text and bright pictures to provide talking points for parent and child
These sturdy board books are ideal for small fingers |
| Baby Animals |
Touch and Feel
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
What does a baby elephant's skin feel like? This touch and feel novelty book for the very young allows the child to explore the different textures of the cutest baby animals.
One of a series of Touch and Feel books, Baby Animals features full-colour photographs of a range of animals accompanied by tactile patches to encourage the child to feel, explore and touch all their different textures. Tough and sturdy for little hands to hold, the simple text and bright pictures make the books ideal for a parent and child to share.
Includes full-colour photographs of a variety of baby animals
Each spread has a tactile patch for the child to feel and explore
Contains simple text and bright pictures to provide talking points for parent and child
These sturdy board books are ideal for small fingers
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| Tractor |
Touch and Feel
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
This touch and feel novelty book for very young children allows the child to discover the different textures associated with tractors and encourages vital learning processes by stimulating the senses.
One of a series of Touch and Feel books, Tractor features full-colour photographs accompanied by tactile patches to encourage the child to explore through touch. You can touch a chunky tyre, a spiky straw bale or bumpy soil. Tough and sturdy for little hands to hold, the simple text and bright pictures make the books ideal for a parent and child to share.
Includes full-colour photographs of a variety of delicious fabrics
Each spread carries a tactile patch for the child to feel and explore
Contains simple text and bright pictures to provide talking points for parent and child
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| Farm |
Touch and Feel
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
Do you dare touch a pink pig's nose? This touch and feel novelty book for the very young allows the child to explore the different textures of their favourite farmyard animals.
One of a series of Touch and Feel books, Farm features full-colour photographs of a range of animals accompanied by tactile patches to encourage the child to feel, explore and touch all their different textures. Tough and sturdy for little hands to hold, the simple text and bright pictures make the books ideal for a parent and child to share.
Includes full-colour photographs of a child's favourite farmyard animals
Each spread carries a tactile patch for the child to feel and explore
Contains simple text and bright pictures to provide talking points for parent and child
These sturdy board books are ideal for small fingers |
| See How They Grow: Fox |
Eye Openers
£2.99, Dorling Kindersley
Watch the cub get bigger in fantastic photographs bursting with colour, and share easy-to-follow words ideal for reading out loud to the very young.
Plus, there are special fox stickers for lots of interactive, furry fun! Read this together with your toddler and find out how a playful cub grows into a handsome red fox.
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| Just One Quiet Pine Tree |
Chris Butterworth
£5.99, Walker
Watch in amazement as a pine tree unfolds before your eyes and learn about the wildlife that lives on and around it.
Fold out the pages to travel down a pine tree's trunk - and find out what a busy place it is! |
| Just One Peaceful Pond |
Chris Butterworth
£5.99, Walker
Discover all the plants and animals that live in a pond in this beautifully illustrated 'nature map' that tells children what goes on in just one pond.
Fold out the pages to see under and over the water in a pond - and find out what a lot is going on!
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| Little Green Frogs |
Frances Barry
£4.99, Walker
How does frogspawn grow? Open out the pages and watch in wonder as each stage in the life-cycle unfolds from egg to tadpole to fully grown frog. This unique new format features a shaped cover and pages that open one by one to create a big circular pond scene. Information on how to raise tadpoles at home is also included.
Learn how frogs grow with this innovative novelty book that opens up to reveal a water lily scene. |
| Big Yellow Sunflower |
Frances Barry
£4.99, Walker
How does a sunflower grow? Open out the pages and watch in wonder as each stage in the life-cycle unfolds from seed to seedling to fully grown plant. This unique new format features a shaped cover and petal-like pages that open one by one to create a big sunflower. Information on how to grow sunflowers at home is also included.
Learn how a sunflower grows with this innovative flower-opening novelty book which includes a free packet of sunflower seeds. |
| Egyptorium |
Dorling Kindersley
£17.99, Dorling Kindersley
The second title in DK’s brand new books 10 books in one format, Egyptorium is guaranteed to capture the imagination of anyone who turns its pages. Following the Egyptmania created by the Tutankhamen exhibition, this is the must-have collection encouraging kids to think and learn about this spectacular civilisation in a whole new way.
The ten smaller books are buried within the pages of the big book, allowing kids to dig in and unearth its Egyptian treasures. The enthralling collection of mini books include Egyptpedia, Book of the Gods, Banquet of the Kings, The Curse, Myth of Osiris, Pyramid, Making Mummies, Hieroglyphs, Egyptian Flick and Nile File, each with their own unique and innovative design. Take an epic journey down the River Nile as you come face to face with the mighty pharaohs, decipher the hieroglyphics and seek out the secrets of the mummies and their sarcophagi.
Egyptorium uses a funky fresh approach to learning, with the ten mini books each adding a new twist to this eternally popular subject. Join the Banquet of the Kings for a feast of fascinating facts, get wrapped up in the mummification process and get the latest news on how a deadly curse haunts anyone who dares open a pharaoh’s tomb.
The unique format of Egyptorium enables the reader to learn a little at a time by choosing the different areas of the subject which appeal to them the most. A mix of cartoon graphics, cutting edge illustrations and appealing text style reflect the content of each mini-book, building up a legacy of knowledge of all things Egypt.
Join in the fun as the Egyptians emerge from this glittering tomb and are bought back to life – guaranteed to prove irresistible to curious kids aged 10 years plus.
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| Grow It, Eat It |
Simple Gardening Projects and Delicious Recipes
£9.99, Dorling Kindersley
Is your child a budding gardener or chef? Children will love learning how to plant seeds and turn their produce into delicious meals that they can eat.
They’ll have juicy tomatoes that make fantastic pizzas, plump pumpkins for a perfect pie, luscious strawberries for a smashing smoothie and many more tempting treats. They’ll discover how food grows, from photosynthesis to pollination and learn to care for their plants.
Then when they’ve picked their crops, there are recipes for snacks, lunches and dinners that are really tasty and will encourage your child and family to eat healthily.
And you don’t need a garden: Grow It, Eat It includes plants that can all be grown in pots.
From plot to plate, a cookery and gardening book in one, from the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society. For children aged five to eight years. |
| Wisdom Stories From Around The World |
Retold by David Self
£8.99, Lion Children's Books
From the depths of the African jungle to the wide expanses of the American plains, storytellers have helped societies pass on their collective learning and wisdom as to how we can make the best decisions in life in order to live together in peace and harmony.
Many of these stories have been retold countless times, with each generation adding their own wisdom to create stories that are just as alive as the communities in which they are still told.
Now modern-day storyteller David Self has brought together insights and wisdom from many cultures around the world in this collection of 15 stories. The stories bring together learning from places including Afghanistan, Africa, America, Germany, India, Israel, Jamaica and Russia and deliver universally valuable messages - the importance of sharing; patience and perseverance; humility; caring for others; living peacefully together; the futility of arguing; and honesty - that show how people from every background can learn from one another.
Sensitively retold with fittingly ethnic illustrations, these wisdom tales will be especially useful in any moral education context. |
| Watch Me Grow Panda |
Dorling Kinderlsey
£4.99, DK: Watch Me Grow
A simple introduction to life cycles for young readers: meet and follow the growth of panda Jing Jing, from the Chengdu Research Base in China. Jing Jing started life as a cute cuddly bear, but how did she become a full-grown panda? Read this with your child and discover how pandas grow through an animal’s eye view and learn about the cycle of life in the natural world.
Lively text engages the early reader, fun fact boxes appeal to their curiosity and colourful photographs make learning all about life-cycles fun! Perfect for first readers from four to seven years.
A great introduction to animal life cycles for younger readers, other titles in the 'Watch Me Grow' series include Puppy, Kitten, Apes, Farm Animals, Turtle, Elephant, Penguin, Butterfly, Frog and Rabbit.
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| Earth Matters |
David de Rothschild
£17.99, Dorling Kinderlsey: Made With Care
In a time when we are bombarded with confusing information about the environment, it’s our children who have got the message: a recent survey by UK supermarket, Somerfield, showed that half of 11 year olds lose sleep worrying about climate change.
Children think their earth matters. They’re aware that our planet is living on borrowed time. They understand that if we carry on the way we are, gobbling up finite resources, we are heading for disaster. The next generation knows that something has to change.
Printed using the greenest and most ethical production practices possible Earth Matters is a pertinent and positive message for what children can do. Without polemic, this book shows our planet’s landscape with stunning satellite-image clarity, revealing the real impact of climate change and what is happening to our earth.
The book is bursting with practical and easy suggestions on how each and every one of us – adults as well as kids – can do something to help the planet, by saving energy or recycling. Simple things, from turning off taps, to watering the garden with washing up water; buying fair-trade products, or using paper that carries the FSC label (Forest Stewardship Council which encourages the responsible use of tropical timber). From advising how to protect our seas by picking up litter on the beach, to recycling plastic, Earth Matters shows how all of us really can do something that will matter for our Earth.
Suitable for six years plus. |
| POPs Family Readers |
POPs Resources
£24.95, DANTE
I bought these for my faughter and she loves them. There is loads of different ones and they build up her confidance. I give them 100% top marks. There is a elephant hidden on each page and she get to find him when she done reading.A great add on to any childs bed time liebrary. They where produced with the help of speech and lanague therapist. Really GREAT. Books are sold by series, in batches of approx 5 books each series. Available from their website: http://www.pops-resources.com/index-new.php
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| Wonders of the Natural World |
Dorling Kindersley
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
Go on a journey to the top ten most amazing natural wonders on Earth - from awesome mountains to steamy jungles, icy glaciers to dusty deserts. Find out how they were formed, meet the wildlife who live there and explore their breathtaking features.
Discover how the Grand Canyon got so grand, what makes Antarctica so icy and why Mount Everest is higher than the rest. Spectacular fold-out pages, amazing pictures, maps and charts will take you face-to-face with nature in astonishing detail.
An eye-popping tour of ten of the most spectacular natural world destinations for 10 - 14 year olds.
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| Family History Kit |
Dorling Kindersley
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Step back in time to investigate your family history…
With TV programmes like Who do you think you are? sparking a national obsession with tracing our ancestral roots, Family History Kit is the perfect tool to involve the whole family in the exciting world of genealogy.
This creative kit provides children with everything that they need to become a fully-fledged family history detective. The kit includes an action-packed investigator handbook, a free CD-Rom full of clip art, stickers and much much more. Imaginatively decorated album pages and a large scale family tree poster (which looks great on the bedroom wall!) leave plenty of space to record findings.
Where does your family come from? What games did Mum play with her friends when she was little? How old was Grandad when he left school and did his mum make him eat his vegetables, too?!
The Family History Kit is a great way for children to relate their own personal history to the events that they learn about at school, whilst also helping to establish stronger connections with family members. They will have hours of fun searching the past and a family scrapbook to cherish and share for generations to come.
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| Rock & Mineral |
Eyewitness Expert
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Have you got what it takes to become a rock and mineral expert? Then check out this action-packed kit and discover the extraordinary world under your feet.
Open up this cool slipcase and explore the clip art CD packed with 100s of fantastic images to download, read the Eyewitness book jammed with exciting facts, there's a giant wallchart and map to decorate your bedroom walls, a model to build and pull-out profiles of 48 of the most awe inspiring rocks, minerals and gems on the planet.
Plus, an Expert File – go on an expedition with volcanologist Marie Edmunds and discover the excitement and dangers of working on an active volcano, then get started on your own log book.
For budding geologists and fossil hunters everywhere – use it for projects or just for fun - for eight to 14 year olds.
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| How the Incredible Human Body Works |
by the Brainwaves / Illustrated by Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar
£12.99, Dorling Kindersley
What defeats foot-eating fungi? How does the brain tell you when you’re hungry? Where’s there an acid bath in your body?
Meet the Brainwaves, pint-sized pals who’ll take you on a rollicking, rip-roaring romp around the human body.
Look out for them along the way as you see a fight against an invasion of horrible toxic bacteria, dodge squirting digestive juices, and take a white-knuckle ride on red rapids of gushing blood.
Fantastic fold-out pages reveal exactly what’s happening in your insides, exploring all the important bits, and how they work.
It’s a quirky quest of discovery specially designed to blow the minds of any self respecting eight to 11 year olds! |
| Gadget Book, The |
Chris Woodford and Jon Woodcock
£19.99, Dorling Kindersley
Open up the cool lenticular cover to reveal what’s inside your games console, how spies use GSM for covert operations, the world’s fastest robot, virtual online worlds and more.
We're surrounded by funky gadgets, futuristic buildings, and far-out technology. Incredible images in this exceptional book reveal what's inside your games console; the life of a Wi-Fi pet rabbit; how a special camera lets you see in the dark, and the wonder of virtual online worlds plus tons more.
It’s a microscopic, X-rayed, cross-sectioned and close-up look at loads of amazing stuff that kids age eight years plus will just love.
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| Amazing Animals |
Everything You Never Knew About the Animal Kingdom
£6.99, Dorling Kindersley
Take a walk on the wild side and find out everything you ever wanted to know about the natural world
Why do glow worms glow? What’s the fastest thing on six legs? Which greedy guzzler munches 30,000 insects a day? Whatever your question: the answer is here.
From lizards that can run on water to bugs that build with paper, meet the tallest, fastest, biggest, smallest, wildest, weirdest and most awesome animals in the wild.
Discover which animals put up a fight and which run for their lives and how creatures survive the most hostile environments on Earth.
An eye-popping tour of the animal world for eight to 12 year olds.
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| My Babysitter |
First Steps
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
Are you going to have a babysitter? Have you got first time nerves? Read the book together and find out what to expect.
Watch toddler Joe as he gets looked after by Amy for the first time. See how Amy helps him brush his teeth and wash his hands. Find out how they get to know each other and what fun they have.
Lots of fun and friendly advice, plus a pull-out poster and 40 special reward stickers to encourage good behaviour.
Suitable for two to four year olds. |
| Going to the Dentist |
First Steps
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
Are you off to see the dentist? Have you got first time nerves? Read the book together and find out what to expect.
Watch toddler Dora as she goes to the dentist with her toy alligator. See how the dentist checks her teeth and find out how to keep your teeth healthy!
Lots of fun and friendly advice, plus over 30 special reward stickers to encourage toddlers to go to the dentist and keep their teeth healthy.
Suitable for two to four year olds. |
| Space |
DK Eye Know Series
£3.99, Dorling Kindersley
There are thousands of stars and objects in the sky, but what are they? What’s it like to live in a space station? And how far away is Mars?
Take an out-of-this-world look into space; then follow ideas for crafty fun from making a rocket to spotting stars in the sky.
Read it together with your child and discover a surprise on every page; they’ll love getting involved in the activities as they flip the flaps, peep though holes and fold out pages.
Suitable for three to six year olds. |
| Dinosaurs |
DK Pop-Up
£7.99, Dorling Kindersley
Watch T-Rex stampeding, Gallimimus sprinting, and Pentaceratops lumbering through the forest. Then find out how they lived, what they ate and how they hunted.
Stay alert! There are dinosaurs stomping wherever you turn – you’ll love the six photographic pop-up scenes and pull-out surprises on every page.
Then turn to the end and see if you can spot all the incredible dinosaurs – but be careful, there could be one right behind you!
Suitable for five to eight years. |
| Deep Blue Sea |
DK Pop-Up
£7.99, Dorling Kindersley
See leaping dolphins, a slithering octopus, and tropical fish teeming in a coral reef. Then find out how they live, what they eat and how they hunt.
Watch a Great White Shark leap off the page (yikes!) – you’ll love the six photographic pop-up scenes and pull-out surprises on every page.
Then turn to the end and see if you can spot all the incredible fish and creatures hidden in the sea.
Suitable for five to eight years.
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| Mega-Beasts - Encyclopedia Prehistorica |
Matthew Reinhart, Robert Sabuda
£19.99, Walker Books
This final volume of the bestselling Encyclopedia Prehistorica series tackles furry titans of the ancient world. Fearsome sabre-toothed cats, bears taller than basketball hoops and everyone's favourite Ice Age giant, the woolly mammoth, come to life through 35 astounding pop-ups. Full of captivating facts, this is the ultimate book for monster-lovers to tear into!
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| Dinosaurium |
Carey Scott
£19.99, Dorling Kindersley
A monster collection of 10 mini books in all shapes and sizes contained in one big book. Get your teeth into a comic book biography of T-Rex and track down the biggest, smallest, heaviest and smelliest beasts. With cartoon graphics, this book will encourage readers to think and learn about this prehistoric subject in a whole new way. For age eight years plus.
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| A School Like Mine |
Introduction by David Beckham
£14.99, Dorling Kindersley
Meet kids from all over the world, visit their families, friends and teachers, see what school life is like throughout the day in each country and find out what lessons they like (and which ones they don’t!). Visit over 30 countries across six continents! For every copy sold a donation goes to UNICEF to buy School-in-a-Box kits – an emergency kit that enables children to continue their education during the most extreme emergencies. For seven to 11 years. |
| Discover Art at Dublin City Gallery: The Hugh Lane |
Jessica O’Donnell
€12.99, Dubin City Gallery
An introduction to modern and contemporary art for young people...
Have you ever seen a couch made with hundreds of hairclips, oil paint squeezed onto a canvas in thick colourful blobs or one of the smallest horses in the world?
Discover Art brings the younger reader through the wonderful collection of modern and contemporary art at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane where exciting discoveries are waiting to be made. Each chapter of this colourful and lively book also includes ideas for fun art activities to inspire your imagination and which were contributed by artists who have participated in Hugh Lane programmes for children.
Ideal for budding artists! Parents and teachers may also find this book to be a valuable resource. Discover Art at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane is on sale from the gallery bookshop, price 12.99 euros; full colour illustrations, 104 pp. Tel. 01 222 5576.
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| Eye Know |
Colour
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
Why are flowers so brightly coloured? What is a rainbow? Why do some animals have different coloured stripes or spots? Imagine how dull the world would be without colour!
Peep through the cut-outs, life the flaps and fold out the pages and get involved with the fun activities for hands on learning.
Take a look around you at the different colours then follow ideas for crafty fun from mixing paint to creating rainbows with water and light.
For emerging readers with eye-catching photography, vibrant colours and reassuring text, Eye Know aims to broaden your child's knowledge of topics and build confidence. Published on 2nd August 2007.
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| Lion Bible Favourites for the Very Young |
Lois Rock
£7.99, Lion Hudson
This is a top value selection from the very best of Lion’s Bible stories and prayers for children aged two to five years. The simple words and abundance of all kinds of illustration styles make this book a real treat to use and will bring stories to life for the very young.
A burst of colourful Bible stories to engage and entertain. |
| On Safari |
Richard Ferguson
£7.99, Dorling Kindersley
Discover a world of charging elephants, stampeding zebras, and playful lion cubs. With pop-up and pull-out surprises on every page, it's like taking a trip to Africa without ever leaving home! The clear and vibrant text guides an emerging reader through the intriguing natural setting, bursting with fascinating facts about the habitat's flor and fauna. Sliding panels encourage a hands-on approach and the fun fact cards are perfect for those just starting school. Get ready for an action-packed safari adventure in this brand new interactive series for four to seven year olds. Also available: Amazing Bugs |
| Time & Weather |
Eye Know Series
£4.99, Dorling Kindersley
The latest titles in the Eye Know series explore broad topics in a simple, easy-to-read manner, using clear, catchy photographic images and flaps. ‘Weather’ encourages children to think about where weather comes from, why it changes and how it affects their daily life; while ‘Time’ explores different approaches to telling time, from sundials to digital clocks. Experiments include how to use a stopwatch and construct a time capsule. Simple dialogue and basic facts give the books a chatty feel which children four years plus will appreciate. |
| Awful Egyptians Action Pack |
Horrible Histories
£9.99, Scholastic
A bumper pack of awesome Egyptian activities guaranteed to keep boredom at bay. Contains a copy of Awful Egyptians, fold-out nasty Nile scene, two sheets of press-out characters to colour in and play with, a sheet of Horrible Histories stickers, 48 piece jigsaw puzzle and six felt-tip pens. For ages eight years plus |
| Pirates: Horrible Histories Handbooks |
Nick Arnold
£5.99, Scholastic
Forget the brave heroes swinging from the masts and prepare yourself for the truth behind lousy pirate legends and lies. Learn how to talk the patter of a pirate, find out foul facts about their ships and discover the disgusting details of death by a thousand cuts. |
| Knights: Horrible Histories Handbooks |
Nick Arnold
£5.99, Scholastic
Forget the fairy tales from days of old when knights were bold and damsels were always in distress, and get ready for the truth about these cold-blooded killers. Uncover the rotten rules of knight fights and learn why knights kept their clothes in the toilet. |
| Warriors: Horrible Histories Handbooks |
Nick Arnold
£5.99, Scholastic
From nasty Norseman and head-hunting Celts, to hated hooligan Huns and sword-swishing Samurai, Terry Deary dishes the dirt on wicked warriors and their bloody-thirsty battles.
All the gore and more in blood-curdling colour!
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| Museum Book, The |
Jan Mark
£12.99, Walker Books
Suppose you went into a museum and you didn't know what it was. From the first sentence of this brilliant book, you will be inspired to think. Why and how do people collect things, from shells, words, clocks, teeth, trains, dinosaur bones and mummies to two-headed sheep!
Stylish collages brilliantly capture the essence of the highly readable and thought-provoking text as well as the timeless wonders of museums for readers aged seven years plus.
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| Play Zoo |
Dorling Kindersley
£12.99, Dorling Kinderlsey
See prowling polar bears, take a jungle tour with tigers, and feed giraffes as you find out all about their amazing lives. Great for imaginative play, this open-out zoo includes 18 removable animal play pieces to play in the engaging ‘Find-my-Home’ game which is all about animals’ natural habitats. ‘Who’s Who in the Zoo?’ is an accompanying booklet full of facts that will fascinate four to seven year olds. This interactive pop-up-and-play adventure is cleverly designed in a useful travel case that is perfect for taking along to friends’ houses. |
| Tell Me About the World's Religions |
Lois Rock
£9.99, Lion Hudson
This book is a simple introduction to six of the great world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. It explains how and where each religion began, principle beliefs, special books, how believers worship and how beliefs affect ways people live. An essential book for home or school, with informative photographs that children from five years plus will relate to and enjoy. |
| Smash It, Crash It, Launch It |
RAIN NEWCOMBE & BOBBY MERCER
£9.95, Lark Books Hb
What better way is there to learn about science than by having fun and discovering things for yourself? This book has over 50 experiments for you to try, each with simple
instructions for you to follow and an explanation of what has actually happened. Use the strength of air to break a board with your hand; build a gravity-defying tower with
newspaper; a catapult; straw launcher; paper helicopters and much more — most of them using things you have at home. Hours of fun!
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| See Inside Science |
ALEX FRITH
£8.99, Usborne Hb
Exciting introduction to Science. Every page has detailed illustrations and flaps that can be lifted to discover how plants and animals are related; what the universe and everything on earth is made of and what happens when different elements are put together. The information is divided up into short, understandable snippets making it easy to digest and great to dip into. |
| The Book of How |
Various
£7.95, Abrams Hb
Over 80 varied and interesting questions are answered in a clear, concise manner. They range from factual questions to those about feelings and getting on socially and include: how tunnels are built underwater; how you catch a cold; how rainbows form; how we remember things; how we know when we are happy; how to confess to bad behaviour and where ideas come from. Fascinating stuff and great to dip into |
| Dinosaur Atlas |
John Malam and John Woodward
£12.99, DK Hb
If you want to go back and find out where all animals came from, this is the book for you. It shows how animals evolved charting where different species originated, how dinosaurs lived and travelled and how we know so much about them. There are amazing photographic like illustrations and it comes with an interactive CD-Rom. |
| Encyclopedia of Animals |
Jayne Parsons
£12.99, DK
As well as being highly informative, this is a gorgeous book with absolutely stunning photography — the animals seem to be about to jump off the page at you. It is divided into two sections: the first is a general look at how animals behave and fit into their environments; the second is an alphabetical look at individual animals from each of the animal groups. The information is broken up into small paragraphs making it easy to follow.
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| Roman Mysteries: The Code of Romulus |
Caroline Lawrence
£2.50, ORION CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Even though she has solved many mysterious crimes, Flavia Gemina must prove once and for all that she really is a top-class detective. At first, the thefts at the bakery seems too easy – and too dull – to crack. But the truth eludes everyone. Where can Flavia turn to find the answers?
9+ years
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| Horrible Science: The Seriously Squishy Science Book |
Nick Arnold and Tony De Saulles
£1.00, SCHOLASTIC
Science with the squishy bits left in! Read on as we present a cracking collection of the squishiest Horrible Science ever! From anti-social ugly bugs, to microbe monsters and blood, bones and body bits – get set for a really revolting read. The Seriously Squishy Science Book is simply oozing with info!
7 - 12 years |
| Instruments of Death |
Stewart Ross
£7.65, DK Publishing
An exciting new series from DK, featuring thrilling graphic tales combined with lively illustrations, timelines and locator maps. Each book is guaranteed to capture children’s interest whilst developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Using contemporary graphics with amazing ‘Did You Know’ facts linking the novel to actual incidents from the past, plus a glossary section. A great series at level 4 for children competent at reading, each text is rich in vocabulary with challenging sentences, alphabetical glossary and index plus additional notes. Travel back to ancient Egypt in ‘Curse of the Crocodile God’; witness a tale of rivalry and sabotage at the Olympic Games with ‘The Price of Victory’; meet a brother and sister sold into slavery in ‘The Terror Trail’; or visit ancient China in ‘Instruments of Death’. |
| The Terror Trail |
Stewart Ross
£7.65, DK Publishing
An exciting new series from DK, featuring thrilling graphic tales combined with lively illustrations, timelines and locator maps. Each book is guaranteed to capture children’s interest whilst developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Using contemporary graphics with amazing ‘Did You Know’ facts linking the novel to actual incidents from the past, plus a glossary section. A great series at level 4 for children competent at reading, each text is rich in vocabulary with challenging sentences, alphabetical glossary and index plus additional notes. Travel back to ancient Egypt in ‘Curse of the Crocodile God’; witness a tale of rivalry and sabotage at the Olympic Games with ‘The Price of Victory’; meet a brother and sister sold into slavery in ‘The Terror Trail’; or visit ancient China in ‘Instruments of Death’. |
| Curse of the Crocodile God |
Stewart Ross
£7.65, DK Publishing
An exciting new series from DK, featuring thrilling graphic tales combined with lively illustrations, timelines and locator maps. Each book is guaranteed to capture children’s interest whilst developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Using contemporary graphics with amazing ‘Did You Know’ facts linking the novel to actual incidents from the past, plus a glossary section. A great series at level 4 for children competent at reading, each text is rich in vocabulary with challenging sentences, alphabetical glossary and index plus additional notes. Travel back to ancient Egypt in ‘Curse of the Crocodile God’; witness a tale of rivalry and sabotage at the Olympic Games with ‘The Price of Victory’; meet a brother and sister sold into slavery in ‘The Terror Trail’; or visit ancient China in ‘Instruments of Death’. |
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