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The iconic athlete gets the exquisite Little People Big Dreams treatment, with Sanchez Vegara’s concise text and Jansen’s bold artwork combining to tell a powerful story of determination and decency in the face of cruelty and arrogance.  In this book from the critically acclaimed,...

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World, comes another page-turning book filled with 250 amazing facts, photos, and illustrations. What in the wow is a moonbow? Where in the wow was a cat named...

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how electricity travels from power plants to homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples,...

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Emerald Isle with history's most horrible headlines: Irish edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Ireland. From why wax models were captured and made prisoners of war and which warriors went...

Rich kid Tony Jay is a shoe-in to win the Silver Falls snowboarding tournament, but his biggest rival, Jack Hewlitt, can't afford to enter. Tony may be spoiled, but he knows that victory means nothing if you don't beat the best. So, he agrees...

Superman, the Man of Steel, defeats aliens and super-villains with the help of his friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson. Everybody’s favourite superhero comics have been turned into easy-to-read chapter books featuring new stories with original art by DC illustrators. These books are colourful,...

Shaker Street residents are finding holes all over their gardens. Are animals to blame? Are aliens?! Michael, Liv and Leo-the Mysterious Makers of Shaker Street-decide to investigate what's behind all the destroyed landscapes. After gathering some clues, the makers put their creativity and building...

This wonderful book contains characters from the hit movie Frozen 2! Use your flashlight to light the way as you join the amazing characters of Frozen 2. Along the way, stop to explore exciting Look and Find scenes! The starry, foiled pages twinkle and shimmer in...

Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children. The ultimate children's guide, Geography A Children's Encyclopedia covers the processes that literally shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis. Explore the wonders of the natural world,...

A unique way of finding out about the images, motifs and colours typical of Celtic art. Designs are taken from stone carvings, pottery and jewellery and include the intricate knotwork patterns for which the Celts were famous.

Discover how computers really work with this interactive introduction to information and communication technology. Packed with lift-the-flap revelations, this bright and engaging book takes curious minds on a journey beneath the surface—literally. Explore what goes on inside computers, uncover the secrets of coding, and...

It's another busy day for vets Kat and Simon, and the team of volunteers at the Animal Rescue Centre! Inside this creative play set, the big board book has three busy scenes full of things to look for and find, as the vets prepare...

If you have wondered what your body is like inside, now you can discover it with this fantastic book. Will it be soft? Clingy? Put your hand in and you'll see!

Explore the world with this fiendishly clever book. The mazes look simple ... but you'll need to open and close the flaps to find the right route! Along the way you'll spot all kinds of animals and discover some fascinating facts.• Eight fun mazes...

A decade-by-decade history celebrating the much-loved Marvel characters, the Guardians of the Galaxy. This beautiful book, illustrated with Marvel comic art, covers everything you need to know about the popular anti-heroes - from their first appearance in 1969 to their reincarnation in 2008.Marvel's Guardians...

Readers will be entranced by the true story of a cat that becomes separated from his family when they flee Iraq and become refugees in Europe. Their reunion will bring tears to the coldest heart.

Who doesn't love cute and cuddly animals? This book gives readers the details about the most adorable animals in the world, including their ranges, habitats, appearances, and behaviors. Large, colorful photos entice young readers while fact boxes support the text, making learning about wildlife...

Fashion addicts of all ages can get creative with the most stylish, imaginative and fashion-forward Hello Kitty book ever. Packed with interactive doodle, design and coloring activities. With hints and tips, inspiration, key information on the history of fashion and pages of designs for...

Why does it rain? This title introduces readers to the water cycle. Evaporation, precipitation, condensation, and other vocabulary words are defined. Each stage of the water cycle and why it is important to humans is explained. Graphics provide additional support. An activity to help...