With fact-filled text accompanied by beautifully bright illustrations from the wonderfully talented Chris Corr, prepare yourself for a journey as we travel around the world celebrating and uncovering a visual feast of culture. Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons, or to mark an important…
30 true stories of danger and intrigue, written by a real-life female adventurer. Packed with near escapes and inspirational, re-live jaw-dropping moments from some of history's most intrepid adventurers in this book that will have young readers counting down the hours until bedtime.
Divided by geographical region, the Barefoot Books World Atlas looks at the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their natural environment, and at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future. An atlas for the twenty-first century, it shows how all parts of the planet are interconnected and looks at the challenges…
Bond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children improve their literacy and numeracy skills. Bond No Nonsense English for 8-9 year-olds provides clear, straightforward teaching to help boost your child's confidence and ability in English. Divided into separate sections that cover each key skill, this book establishes strong foundations in core maths, supporting and reinforcing…
Bond No Nonsense Maths for 5-6 year-olds provides clear, straightforward exercises to help boost your child's confidence and ability in maths. Divided into separate sections that cover each key skill, this book establishes strong foundations in core maths, supporting and reinforcing school learning, and setting children on the right path
This Primary Dictionary for kids age 7+ (KS2) is designed to build confidence and develop young learners' language and dictionary skills at home and in the classroom. Containing up-to-date coverage of a range of everyday words and vocabulary from different subject areas, this illustrated primary student dictionary offers additional language tips and beautifully annotated illustrations to help pupils with more…
Designed for children aged 7-11 learning Spanish at primary school or at home, this easy-to-use, vibrant and colourful Collins Primary Spanish Dictionary makes learning fun. It's the perfect Spanish dictionary for the new Key Stage 2 curriculum, with detailed coverage of core English and Spanish vocabulary. Themed pages, plus fun and quirky illustrations with simple examples help children to remember…
This twist on the popular Q & A format takes a look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about prehistoric beasts and the environments they lived in. Humorous illustrations and astounding facts explore all that is wild, wonderful and weird about eh world of prehistoric animals. Find out who had the longest claws, which bug was a monster, and…
The entertaining Q&A format makes Curious Questions & Answers About Animals the perfect book for both eager learners and reluctant readers. Find out why spiders do cartwheels, which curious creature lives in a nest of spit, and whether it would be better to be best friends with a shark or a crocodile. Lively colourful illustrations complete this wonderfully quirky fact book.
This humorous twist on the popular Q & A format takes a sideways look at all that is intriguing and fascinating about rainforests and the animals that live there. Quirky illustrations and fun text reveal the amazing answers. What is the stinkiest flower? How rainforests grow into the clouds? Which animal has eyes as big as its brain? And much…
1000 Words: Nature clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. The words include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife and the planet. This fun and…
Featuring 50 easy to follow recipes for younger chefs, Cooking Step by Step is the perfect book for children who want to learn to cook and bake with confidence. With clear instructions and plenty of real photographs to follow.
In this junior biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison. In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released,…
Discover why these mammals are essential to the world we live in, learn just how much they matter, why they are under threat, and what we can do to help. Bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating fun facts about these furry flying mammals in this adorable kids' book. Did you know that there are two main groupings of bats,…
A fun-filled book to teach children all about the inner-workings of the body! Your body is awe-inspiring, amazing and miraculous. Your heart pumps blood all around your body to keep you alive and carry you around every single day. It keeps you alive and carries you around every day. But how much do you really know about what's going on…
See the world through Claude Monet's' eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you…
See the world through Faith Ringgold's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them sculpt, sew, or paint the way they did? In this book, created in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, meet inspiring American artist and activist Faith Ringgold. Step into…
See the world through Georgia O'Keeffe's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you…
See the world through Louise Bourgeois' eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you…
This cookbook will show young chefs how to cook all by themselves and gain their independence in the kitchen - a valuable skill that will last a lifetime! This fun recipe book shows children how to make different dishes. Each recipe is designed so that it's easy to make and requires no cooking. This photographic cookbook contains more than 50…
Full of tasty and filling recipes, The Vegetarian Cookbook serves up 50 delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack time. Budding young cooks will love the variety of healthy, vegetarian and easy-to-make meals in The Vegetarian Cookbook. Each recipe is carefully put together by an expert author and we have a nutritionist on board to check there's a…
Find out all about the history of the Vikings, the warriors and explorers who raided Europe in their longships throughout the Middle Ages. Learn about Viking warfare, their families, homes, clothes, and crafts, as well as gods from Norse mythology, such as Thor and Loki, in this beautifully illustrated children's book that is crammed with amazing facts.
When did dinosaurs roam the earth? How are dinosaur bones put together? What are fossils, and how do they teach us about the prehistoric world? The Do You Know?? books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features
Do You Know? – BBC Earth Animal Homes Where do animals live? Do all animals have homes? Find out all about nests, shells and coral reefs. Level: 2 / A1 Word Count: 600 headwords Suitable for: 5-7 years
Do You Know? – BBC Earth Coral Reefs What is a coral? What lives near a coral reef? Find out all about sea turtles, tentacles and cuttlefish. Level: 2 / A1 Word Count: 600 headwords Page Count: 32 Pages Suitable for: 5-7 years
Do You Know? – BBC Earth Mammals What are mammals? Where do they live? Find out all about dolphins, chimpanzees and little Etruscan shrews. Level: Word Count: 800 headwords Page Count: 32 Pages Suitable for: 5-7 years
Do You Know? – BBC Earth Underwater Forests Which plants grow under the water? What lives in underwater forests? Find out all about seaweed, phytoplankton and mangrove trees. Level: 3 / A1+ Word count: 800 headwords Page Count: 32 Pages Suitable for: 5-7 years
Do You Know? – BBC Earth Looking After the Ocean Why is the ocean important? Why do people study it? Find out all about turtles, noise pollution and plastic. Level: 4 / A2 Word Count: 1100 headwords Page Count: 32 Pages Suitable for: 5-7 years
There are so many things to discover in our world! Search and explore habitats in this interactive, seek and find sturdy board book. Beautiful illustrations of animals and plants of the African Savannah, the Artic, the Indian Jungle, the Pacific Islands, in our cities.
100 beautiful winter knits to keep you warm (inside or outside) on cold winter days! Fun accessories like scarves, wrist warmers, welly-toppers, hats, that will appeal to both beginner and experienced knitters. They would also make wonderful gifts for family and firends.
Readers are invited to travel across some of world's driest landscapes and discover the remarkable animals and plants that survive in desert climates, both hot and cold. Along the way, they will encounter over 300 rare and little known plants, animals, reptiles, birds and insects, casting new light on desert environments and revealing the abundance of life underlying their barren…
Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, Michaela witnessed atrocities that no child ever should. Her father was killed by rebels and her mother died of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela was mistreated and saw the brutal murder of her favourite teacher. Then Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple, and Michaela begins to take dance…
The olden days were fun, if you likes wearing chain-mail or chopping people's heads off, There was only one problem, doctors didn't know how the body worked, nor how to cure diseases...... Hours of gruesome fun as you learn how medieval doctors puzzled over infections and diseases and came up with some fantastical ideas.
You'll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth, why penguins steal stones, which baby animal is bigger than its parents or just how high bumblebees can fly! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about all kinds of animals. You'll want to share this book with everyone you know!
Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They’re mean, green and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you’re WRONG! But don’t worry, even the experts can’t be right all the time . . .So, let’s uncover the truth! From fossilised feathers to long-necked lookalikes, this ingenious book is packed with…
Do you know all there is to know about minibeasts? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs and cockroaches are indestructible, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, there are so many minibeasts out there it's impossible to know everything about all of them . . .So, let's uncover…
From seashells and sandcastles on the shore to starfish and seahorses underwater, this look-and-say book for little ones is a great way to start learning about nature around the town. With a ‘Can you see?’ strip across every spread and objects to name, this book is designed to stimulate speech and build vocabulary. The spot-and-find aspect is perfect for the…
From fruit and vegetables at the market to flowers and birds in the snowy garden, this look-and-say book for little ones is a great way to start learning about nature around the town. With a ‘Can you see?’ strip across every spread and objects to name, this book is designed to stimulate speech and build vocabulary. The spot-and-find aspect is…
The perfect introduction to nature once the sun has gone down, for children aged 8-12! Ideal for any budding wildlife explorers, this book encourages children to get outside and discover nature at night-time! It is packed with fun activities and useful information about how to identify creatures whilst out and about, whether in a garden or adventuring further afield on…
Part of Nosy Crow’s list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world’s leading experts on the Aztecs. A kid’s life in the Aztec Age might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and exciting festivals, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious…
These folk tales tell the stories of four brave girls from four different countries around the world: Zanzibar, Japan, India and China. The girls all have to do dangerous and difficult things, so they must be strong and clever. Join them on their adventures Format: Paperback Page Count: 64 Pages Level 1/ A1 Word Count 1,000 - 1,600 Audio and…
In 2008, Evan Spiegel, Reggie Brown, and Bobby Murphy made a photo app called Snapchat. Just two years later, Facebook wanted to buy Snapchat for $3 billion. This is the story of how Snapchat grew from a university student's idea into a multibillion-dollar company. Format: Paperback Page Count: 64 Pages Word Count: 3,000 - 5,000 Level 2 / A1+ Audio…
The are many famous Muslims in this book - for example, Malala Yousafzai, Sir Mo Farah and Muhammad Ali. But there are many more Muslim people who have changed our world. From pirate queens and athletes to warriors and mathematicians, this book is about some of these amazing Muslims. Format: Paperback Page Count: 96 Pages Word Count: 7,000 - 10,000…
Explore the science in everyday life with these simple, step-by-step experiments to do around the home. Each activity takes a complex, scientific concept and makes it easy for kids to understand. Young scientists will enjoy discovering the science behind the simple phenomena all around them.
Explore fascinating facts and stories about the world's deepest seas and oceans. Written by the critically acclaimed TV and radio presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and illustrated by the wonderful Jill Calder, this stunning book will have you diving into the deepest depths of the blue, exploring the astounding seas and oceans that cover our planet and discovering the amazing animals that…
Meet the children from one school, and their teachers, parents, and guardians. They have different kinds of families, likes and dislikes, cultures, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities... and A LOT in common! There are BILLIONS of wonderful ways to be humanas many ways as there are people on planet Earth. We Are All Different is an inspiring celebration of the fact…
Step back in time to Ancient Rome and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. From a young slave boy to a fierce gladiator, a musician to a wealthy lady, and a mosaic artist to the emperor himself - each one will share with you the story of their own daily life. Together,…
Wonderful Words: At Home! is packed with lots of bright illustrations and labels to help your little one explore familiar objects around the house, room by room. Words are grouped into categories to improve your toddler's vocabulary and encourage discussion Questions help you to explore numbers, colours and shapes with your child A colourful wall poster gives you a fun…
Ever wanted to know how to handle tough situations at school? Or how to achieve your biggest dreams? Or face down scary moments? Let Bear Grylls guide you as you find your own way through. This is the ultimate no-nonsense guide to never giving up.