CB:Children's Reference

Follow the fearless highs and dangerous lows of the Wright brothers in their quest to take to the skies in this courageous – and true – story of the pioneers of flight. The Wright brothers dared to dream of being the first men in...

Discover how animals provide the food on our plates with this engaging exploration of beef production. This book traces the complete journey from farm to fork, revealing the fascinating processes behind how cattle are raised, processed, and packaged before reaching our tables. Perfect for...

This handy board book is perfect for introducing very young children to the French language. Coming in a convenient travel size, it features 12 words to learn – from sun and shoes to beach and book. Each word is accompanied with a beautiful illustration...

Learning about America is an exciting adventure with the updated fourth edition of this atlas specially created for children by the map experts at National Geographic. It's a big country, and the cartographic experts at National Geographic want youngsters to have the engaging tools...

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish. These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making...

Why are we going? Will it hurt? Do I need medicine? Reading Doctor with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary....

How long will I be there? Will I stay the night? Who will look after me? Reading Hospital with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books...

National Geographic Kids serves up tons of incredible facts and mind-boggling tidbits to wow your friends and family! Did you know that a giraffe’s eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? Or that about 19 million hot dogs are sold at major league...

A fun way to familiarise young children with all the things they will need to know and be able to do when they start school. Following a typical day at school, children will enjoy using the stickers to help the characters in the book...

A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty, this book will prove invaluable for both young boys and their parents alike, tackling key subjects from the physical changes that occur at this time to the emotional upheaval this can cause.

This sensitive, informative guide to puberty for girls tackles everything from body image to mood swings, hormones and first bras. Bright, cartoon-style illustrations and scientific diagrams explain the physical and emotional changes of growing up in a simple and reassuring way, while the contents...

What are the different parts of a digger called? What does a dump truck carry? What is a road train? My Little Book of Dump Trucks and Diggers answers all

A charming collection of photos celebrating cars and everything connected to them. This lovely padded book introduces small children to a multitude of features relating to cars, from wheels and engines to traffic lights and petrol pumps. Perfect for curious little ones eager

Your dragon loves to hug and high-five and shake hands and sing and blow bubbles and share happiness everywhere she goes. Dragons want to spread joy to everyone! But some of those actions are also spreading germs. Its time to wash your hands, mask...

Stephen Hawking was one of the world’s most famous scientists. His ground-breaking research into black holes and the Big Bang has helped to explain the beginnings of our universe and his book A Brief History of Time has sold over 10 million copies. Diagnosed with a...

Isaac Newton's youth was marked by constant curiosity. As he began a life of research and experiments, he turned this curiosity into major insights about the workings of Earth and the universe. He even developed three laws to explain the motions of objects. This...

The holiday begins at the airport, and in this fun introduction to air travel for very young children, find out all about what happens before and after you take to the skies. Packed full of vivid, eye-catching illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock and easy-to-read,...

Learn to tie your shoelaces with Spotty Dog and his friends! Just use the practice lace included and follow the simple step-by-step instructions on each page. You'll be tying your laces in no time!

Discover how your body works with this engaging six-book series exploring anatomy and physiology. From skin and bones to organs and systems, each book breaks down complex biological concepts into clear, accessible explanations perfect for curious learners. Beautifully illustrated and scientifically accurate, this collection...

A scientific twist on a beloved children's classic that's sure to delight both parent and child! Scientist, Scientist, Who do you see? I see Marie Curie in her laboratory! The adored children's classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear gets a nerdy makeover in this board...