Curiosities & Wonders

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2021___________If you've ever wanted to know what a panda does all day long, how your heart manages to shift all that blood around your body or what makes a rainbow shine, you've come to the right book. A Day in the...

Shortlisted for the Lollies 2023__________________________A colourful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.The hilarious minds behind A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You have teamed up once again - this...

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426308468Author Catherine D. HughesFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Take an incredible journey through the streets of London and see beautiful buildings as you've never seen them before! An elegant horizon of historic masterpieces mixed with sleek modern skyscrapers, the familiar London skyline seems to change every year...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780064431231Author Mitsumasa AnnoFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 120...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over a HUNDRED...

Earth? Space? Animals? History? STEM? Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia has them all. This beautifully illustrated, 424-page compendium of knowledge is a must-have addition to every family bookshelf and library collection! With more than...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 130...

This authoritative encyclopedia is perfect for visual learners: it reveals astonishing information about space, Earth, animals, humans and technology through 200 infographics, including maps, charts, timelines and more! Grasp facts at a glance as you...

The perfect book for young curious minds who love to ask WEIRD and WONDERFUL questions.'My children absolutely love this book! As do I. It takes you and your child on a journey through the bizarre. Brilliantly crafted with lots of humour. I loved the...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 130...

***A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022*** ***Shortlisted for Children's Book of the Year: STEM The Week Junior Book Awards*** "Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific...

Suzi sloth is going on holiday and taking all her friends with her. Sloths are more adventurous than you may think and they plan to travel far and wide - to the busy streets of Delhi, the canals of Amsterdam and even the beaches of Sydney. Pack your...

Suzi sloth is going on holiday and taking all her friends with her. Sloths are more adventurous than you may think and they plan to travel far and wide - to the busy streets of Delhi, the canals of Amsterdam and even the beaches of Sydney. Pack your...

The perfect gift to entertain kids all year round! Be amazed and astounded with a new fact every single day of the year. With 365 fascinating facts on everything from animals and nature to science, space, the world and more. ...

Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere! Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family! Find over 120...

An atlas full of flaps to lift, revealing beautiful buildings, exotic animals and fabulous sights. Divided into the separate continents, each double page is crammed with information on sights and cultures to be seen all over the world as well as country...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Did you know? The world's largest football shirt is over 80m long. In 2002, Australia won a World Cup...

Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing rocks? Or that sea otters use rocks to...

Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever have about the Universe.How long would it take me to fly to a star? What would happen if I fell inside a black hole?...

With unicorn-themed mazes to solve, dots to join, differences to spot, objects to count and dotted pictures and numbers to trace over, little children will have great fun completing the activities while practising the vital pen-control skills they need...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426307041Author Catherine D. HughesFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426310492Author National Geographic KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426374708Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Take part in an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about everything from science and space to animals and dinosaurs. Travel around the world to explore the continents, discover where different...

Take a colourful and comical tour through our galaxy and beyond with this fun new comic collection from Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.Discover the poisonous clouds of Venus, the rings of Saturn and the raging storm on Jupiter. Venture inside nebulae,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426321023Author Christina WilsdonFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

This spine-tingling collection of spooky stories features over 20 eerie tales from across the globe. Discover bewitching retellings of ghost- and monster-filled myths regaled with ghoulish relish and journey continent-by-continent through this haunting...

Open the gates of the Wonder Garden to explore five of Earth's most extraordinary habitats, each filled with incredible creatures and epic scenery. Trek through the Amazon Rainforest, travel to the Chihuahuan Desert, dive in the Great Barrier Reef, delve...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781989790946Author Young Dreamers PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Young Dreamers PressPublisher YDP Creative IncWeight(grams) 222gDimensions(mm)...

Explore ten of the world's most diverse environments and reveal their hidden secrets with a magic coloured lens that illuminates each page in a kaleidoscope of colour. Discover the dark and mysterious creatures of the night, whose super-sensory powers...

This authorised book is the perfect gift for fans of the #1 plush property Based on the bestselling squishy toy, this adorable collector's guide is the perfect gift for any Squishmallows fan! They're...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426328411Author Anna ClaybourneFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet's wildest and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert, swing off the end of the world in Ecuador, and be amazed...

What's growing in the greenhouse? Can you find the sunflower seeds? Lift the flaps to peek under the flowers, smell the roses, or see what is growing behind the watering can. With bright illustrations and simple and accessible...

Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 vehicles to find. From trucks and cars to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426307935Author Amy ShieldsFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

A colourful and comical tour through the animal kingdom from award-winning author Mike Barfield and quirky cartoonist and illustrator Paula Bossio. Featuring key habitats, including seas, forests, deserts and grasslands, this book uncovers the...