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WINNER OF RIGHT START AWARDS 2021Join in and help the busy firefighter in this playful, interactive flap book!Nee-naw, nee-naw! Can you help the firefighter to save the day? Join in and use the flaps to slide down the pole, unroll the hose, put out the...

Join the Gods Squad in Ancient Egypt in the new hilarious adventure from the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out series! The Gods Squad is back! Vesper and Aster are in knots. Wicked...

Explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming with these 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps! Includes an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents.Discover more than 2,000 facts about the people, cities, nature and historic...

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the mythological land with history's most horrible headlines: Greek edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Groovy Greeks. From why girls...

In just 14 pages, you can visit and explore central London, the West End, and the River Thames all the way from Buckingham palace to the Tower of London. Beneath flaps big and small, you'll learn secrets of London's amazing underground railway, its...

Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids' best-selling title. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that:...

Explore the lives of the Windrush generation in this full-colour anthology. With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE. This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery, inspired by...

Discover the world's greatest city in 3D!Follow the River Thames through the famous, funny and fantastic sights of London - from Kew Gardens to the Olympic Village. With amazing interactive pop-ups, flaps and tabs to lift as well as buildings to explore...

Whether you are planning to travel to London or just watch the many events taking place there on the television, this fantastic colouring book is the perfect way to get to know the UK's capital city. Featuring plenty of London landmarks, including...

Push, pull and slide the London scenes to explore the sights of the busy city: turn the London Eye, open and close Tower Bridge, even control the train doors of the London Underground!Busy London is a bright board book with easy-to-use mechanisms that...

This lively folk tale from Orissa, India, explains why tigers eat their food uncooked and why cats live with people. The tiger child is sent to fetch some more fire from the village, but on the way he gets distracted by his friends. By the time he gets...

A wide-eyed girl and her mother explore London's busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city.London - the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they board the classic red bus...

What will you learn about Ancient Egypt today? Travel back in time to learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt, decode Egyptian hieroglyphs, and see how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. See if you can survive the game of childhood, take a tour of an...

"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children's shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and ...

Visit Santa at the North Pole with Peppa and her family!Peppa and her family are going on a magical trip to the North Pole. But will they get a chance to meet Santa? Sometimes Christmas wishes do come true . . .Join Peppa in this very special Christmas...

The DRAGON REALM series reaches its show-stopping finale with the fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic conclusions. DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now!'Packed full...

Discover all the foul facts about the Awesome Egyptians with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Awesome Egyptians are ready to uncover, including: which king had...

What's it like being a doctor? Let's find out! Step inside the life of Doctor Miranda and discover the challenges she faces in her very busy job. From checking a pregnant lady's blood pressure to writing a prescription for medicine, learn about the...

Join TV biological anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts on a fascinating non-fiction journey to discover the secrets of our past, in this dramatic retelling of our human journey for children aged 7+ years. Adults who love Who Do You Think You Are? will...

A practical fill-in workbook for beginners learning Mandarin Chinese with everyday words, essential vocabulary, and hands-on practice. A fascination introduction to the Chinese writing system, Easy Peasy Chinese Workbook shows you how to write more than...

From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award winner Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel - all seen through the world's most epic train journeys.So climb on board...

It's the revolutionary world history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.Everything You Need to Ace World History . . . kicks off with the Paleolithic Era and transports the reader to ancient civilizations-from...

It's August 1914. You are 16-year-old Tommy Atkins, living in London. Set against a backdrop of the war just broken out in Europe, find out what your life was like after joining up and being sent to the trenches. From sharing your bed with rats and lice...

There's no going back, Agent. Once you enter this book, your training will begin as you join the secret world of spies. You'll rise through the ranks from recruit to secret agent, learning a host of skills to put into covert operation immediately. Get...

Learn how to read hieroglyphs in this compelling puzzle adventure story, publishing 200 years after the Rosetta Stone was deciphered! Written by award-winning author Andy Seed, in consultation with experts at the British Museum, and sumptuously...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Find out all about the ancient kingdom of Benin, the tribes that lived there, how they lived and were ruled, and how the nation changed and developed over time. ...

Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London's pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine.It's the summer of 1858, and...

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Boudica's Secret Diary. Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of...

Complete beginners can discover how to draw lots of different people, from super heroes to ballerinas to horse riders, in this delightful write-in book. Each double colourful page has step-by-step drawing instructions, space to practise and doodle in,...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to bring Busy Scotland to life. Young children can join a street party, attend a Burns Night feast, hike on the Highlands and even go searching for the Loch Ness Monster! Little ones will love playing with this bright and...

Dress the dolls in traditional dresses, ornate jewellery, dancing shoes and headdresses for lots of exciting festivals and carnivals around the world. There are elegant sparkly dresses, masks for a carnival in Venice, a lion costume for a New Year...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524772017Author Joan SweeneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

This uplifting picture book showcases the amazing work our frontline staff do, the incredible skills they have and the important equipment they need to save a life, in a unique graphic novel-inspired non-fiction format. With a foreword by British...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839271991Author Shalini VallepurFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint BookLife PublishingPublisher BookLife PublishingWeight(grams) 107gDimensions(mm)...

"Inspiring, enlightening and powerful. We have to make these dreams come true"- Chris Packham Indigenous people and people of colour are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet often aren't heard in global conversations. In this book,...

***A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** *** Shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year: Older Non Fiction The Week Junior Book Awards*** Featured on This Morning, Steph's Packed Lunch, Radio 4: Today and Channel 4 News _______________ Everyone...

Can Cally and her twin, Jimmy, be trusted to walk home alone for the first time? Will there be mayhem at the movies? And what could possibly go wrong when they go to work at Dad's office or camp out in the forest on a school residential trip? Plus,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award 2016 and Notable Children's Books 2016 and Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award 2016. Nominated for Maryland...

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and...

A stunning new historical children's novel from Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. Anushka is furious. As princess of an Indian kingdom, she has watched the British East India Company take land and her family's ...