People & Places

From the critically acclaimed author of Musical Truth comes a new soundtrack to pivotal historical moments from around the world.From Billie Holliday to Aretha Franklin, Fela Kuti to Donna Summer, Elton John to Michael Jackson - it turns out that 40...

Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai.For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536205756Author Grahame Baker-SmithFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Everything your child needs to know about Irish farms! Did you know that there are almost 2,000,000 pigs in Ireland? And that sheep have rectangular pupils, which means they have amazing vision? Would you believe only 10 per cent of the milk...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989226707Author Catherine AragonFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Aragon BooksPublisher Aragon BooksWeight(grams) 113g

Be inspired by Football Legend, Jude Bellingham! From his debut as the youngest first-team player for Birmingham City, to representing England at the prestigious 2022 FIFA World Cup, discover more about Jude Bellingham's life story and meteoric rise to...

Malcolm X grew to be one of America's most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice.Bolstered by the love and wisdom of...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and...

Our unique Passcards make the best use of your revision time. They summarise key topics in your module to jog your memory when it matters, and are packed with rapid bites of exam-relevant guidance. Revise at a glance and accelerate revision with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683056560Author Jupiter KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Jupiter KidsPublisher Jupiter KidsWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 6mm

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Chocolate comes in many forms - from chocolate bars to hot chocolate - but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the...

This special edition in our beautiful "Adventures In" sticker book series takes young readers aged 3 and up on a non-stop tour of the continents, adding fun and humour along the way. Find out fun facts, decorate sticker scenes, add colour and patterns to...

A book for curious kids filled with unforgettable facts, from the brilliant to the bizarre! What's the furthest distance ever run without stopping? Which language has the most words? How many times do we blink each day, year, or in an entire lifetime?...

Jim Ottaviani returns with an action-packed account of the three greatest primatologists of the last century: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas. These three groundbreaking researchers were all students of the great Louis Leakey, and each...

In 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming and the nation's capital to discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, cities, nature and historic events that have helped make America...

Everybody knows that king Henry VIII is horribly famous for having a bit of a weight problem, marrying six unlucky wives and getting very carried away with his chopping block. But did you know that Henry: Was a...

Get ready for a walking tour like no other! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from history and skyscrapers to food, nature and spooky stuff, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won't find on the tourist routes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for Shining Willow Award 2018.Book InformationISBN 9780735266353Author Linda BaileyFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Tundra BooksPublisher Tundra...

Learn to greet people around the globe in this interactive atlas of hellos. With over 150 languages, flaps to reveal pronunciation and fact-files explaining how to write 'hi' in hieroglyphs and how to sign 'hao' in Native American hand talk. Hello...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448401683Author Cara AshroseFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 85gDimensions(mm)...

Embark on a fascinating foray into the lives of the Ancient Romans in this second instalment of David Long's What it was like to be... series. Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the...

The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations,...

!Hola, Marta! Marta is una nina, an ordinary girl . . . with some extraordinary animal friends! As Marta explores the jungle, she knows she's bigger than a bug, smaller than an elephant, and faster than a turtle. But then she meets the snake, who...

Cosima has finally found her happy ending but unfortunately, trouble isn't far behind. . . Cosima Unfortunate returns for a new adventure! A warm, funny, exciting and empowering tale of friendship, family and mystery, with joyous and authentic disabled...

The spectacular sequel to Ajay and the Mumbai Sun, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize! Ajay's wish has come true at last - he's a news reporter! He and his friends even have their own newspaper: The...

**Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner** **Moonbeam Children's Book Award Silver Medal Winner**All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand.Thailand is a place...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Caldecott Medal 2022 and Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (Picture Book) 2022. Commended for Newbery Medal (Children's) 2022 and Boston Globe-Horn Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839272028Author Shalini VallepurFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint BookLife PublishingPublisher BookLife PublishingWeight(grams) 107gDimensions(mm)...

A visionary and poignant novel centered around former newspaperman Sam Cunningham as he prepares to die, Late City covers much of the early twentieth century, unfurling as a conversation between the dying man and a surprising God. As the two review Sam's...

Dive into the world's wildest oceans, lakes, and rivers, and get ready for an underwater adventure!Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve...

My First Book of Japanese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Japanese language and culture through everyday words.The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Japanese language and are both...

Remember Venice for ever with this exquisite cut-paper guide.This beautifully illustrated pocket guide unfolds to a length of 1.5 metres and features 12 of the most important sites in Venice, including St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, Rialto...

Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from beaches and cities to outer space and ocean...

Encompassing more than 2 million acres of protected land, Yellowstone is home to a rich variety of wildlife including species like the grizzly bear, wolf, bison and wolverine. Readers will discover the rainbow waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring, the...

This is the story of how a young girl from Florida began her career in musical theatre, before a big break on television propelled her to international stardom. This retelling of Ariana's life story is perfect for young fans to learn about the early life...

Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family out of Pennsylvania to Nashville. As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor wrote songs about teenage heartbreak and...

Unless you're a woman on Tinder between the ages of 19 and 30 in the Clapham area, or a high-end cocaine dealer operating in South West London, you probably won't have heard of Rafe Hubris, BA (Oxon). Despite that, he's a crucial figure in the life of...

A boy. A drone. And the danger below ... ' ... a gripping adventure, with all the right ingredients. Local bullies, sinister villains, high-speed chases, terrorism plans, explosive weaponry, missing evidence and dramatic escapes.' ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916530065Author Ramya JulianFormat PaperbackImprint Ramya JulianPublisher Ramya Julian

My First Book of Korean Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Korean language and culture through everyday words.The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Korean language and are both informative and...