Children's Reference - Page 1
Horrible Histories Set - 4 Books (collection)
Terry Deary
HOHI
8 years +
Featuring Awful Egyptians, Terrifying Tudors, Measly Middle Ages and Rotten Romans, these new titles in the ever-popular and bestselling Horrible Histories series are specially designed for younger readers who enjoy foul facts and funny anecdotes. Accessible to children aged 7+, the bold new look and rat characters that hilariously guide each book make the information exciting to read while the brilliantly gory facts mean children are likely to retain much of what they pick up. So discover why chickens used to have their bottoms shaved, what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts, why people worshipped dung beetles and who invited Queen Elizabeth I to see a brand-new toilet, with this Horrible Histories collection that will inspire a whole new generation of Terry Deary fans.
Why is Snot Green? (Paperback)
Glenn Murphy
NOT2
9 years +
Glenn Murphy has covered all the most unlikely questions youngsters could possibly imagine in Why Is Snot Green? For instance, what causes earthquakes? Do birds kiss? What makes tummies rumble? Discover the answers to these and 196 other questions frequently asked at the Science Museum. A wonderfully funny and informative book that presents science in a fresh, fun and interactive way for readers from 9+.
PHON
3 years +
Featuring Biff, Chip and Kipper, this collection of eight books is sure to help children learn all about reading and phonics as they work their way up through levels 1 to 4 of the Oxford Reading Tree. With fun activities along the way, the books are sure to help children enjoy reading and will also come in useful for school work as the characters will be so familiar. With humorous illustrations, easy-to-follow text and explanations on the rules of the English language, the collection even includes an awesome sticker book to ensure learning all about reading and phonics is fun and enjoyable.
Science Museum Set - 3 Books (Paperback)
Science Museum
SCMU
As if the titles of these books weren't enticing enough for young readers, Why Is Snot Green?, How Loud Can You Burp?, and Does Farting Make You Faster? also contain some mind-boggling and brilliantly fun facts to share with friends and family. Together with plenty of other intriguing, entertaining and laugh-out-loud questions, the Science Museum's 3-book set offers you reliable answers about all manner of impressive and interesting things. All asked by people who have been to the Science Museum, the information bursting from these pages are what people REALLY want to know and will appeal to all children - and grown-ups! - with an inquisitive mind and a thirst for knowledge.
RGED
5 years +
The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice sees world-famous author and illustrator Marcia Williams bring the most famous and need-to-know areas of Roman history to life. Featuring her much-loved, vibrant comic-strip style, this entertaining and informative book retells events like the births of Romulus and Remus through to the death of Caesar, with a trip to Mount Olympus along the way. Suitable for all ages and abilities, the warmth and humour of the text and the pleasure youngsters will enjoy from the wonderful illustrations make this a must-have home resource. Perfect for children who are studying the Romans at school.
100 Science Experiments (Paperback)
Georgina Andrews
OHSE
7 years +
This innovative and interactive book of experiments from the experts at Usborne offers a fresh and exciting approach to all areas of science for children aged 7 and over. Combining creative craft activities with the basics of biology, chemistry and physics, the 100 absorbing experiments and ideas in this bumper book are simple, safe and all suitable for kids to do at home with a grown-up. With full-colour illustrations, clear instructions and jargon-free text explaining the key scientific principles behind each activity, children will find the information in this book accessible, memorable, and above all, lots of fun!
SOFS
7 years +
The Secrets of Stonehenge is a beautifully illustrated book that aims to tell the true story of the awe-inspiring monument. One of the greatest ancient sites in the world, Nick Manning's easy-to-follow text combines with Brita Granstrom's illustrations to show children aged 7+ just how special Stonehenge is. Based on recent research discoveries, the book asks why did our Stone-Age ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away, how did they raise them to their upright decision and just what was it used for?
GPSD
7 years +
Fluttering with friendly and quirky bird characters to guide children through the clear pages and full-colour layouts, this is the ultimate child-friendly dictionary for pupils aged 7-9. Perfect for daily use for checking grammar, punctuation and spelling, this is the essential reference book for Key Stage Two children plus parents and teachers too. With features such as easy-to-remember rules, a list of tricky words, those words most commonly misspelt and plenty more, this reliable book from Oxford University Press will provide a sturdy grounding in the English language and its techniques for children aged 7+.
The Usborne Illustrated Thesaurus (Paperback)
Jane Bingham
ILLT
9 years +
Perfect for slightly older or more advanced children, this sleek Illustrated Thesaurus from Usborne will help kids expand their vocabulary in such a fun and interactive way that they are sure to retain what they read. Inspirational and informative, budding young writers will thrive as they explore the illustrated pages of over 40,000 carefully chosen synonyms for common words. With more than 60 colourful topic panels too, children can enjoy finding the perfect words on subjects such as adventures and storms, plus many more. Clearly written alphabetical entries and superb pictures make this ideal for creative writing and for helping with studying for SATs exams.
Poems to Perform (Hardback)
Julia Donaldson
RFO2
5 years +
Encouraging children to act them out loud, Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has compiled a book full of poems that are funny and sad, thoughtful and angry, classic and contemporary and will appeal to all tastes. Donaldson believes that performance can help inspire children to read and grow in confidence and this illustrated anthology contains poems from the likes of Edward Lear, Michael Rosen and John Agard.
See Inside Your Body (Hardback)
Katie Daynes
SIB
7 years +
The perfect book for uncovering the amazing secrets of the human body, See Inside Your Body will allow children to discover the body's inner workings in a humorous, accurate and inventive way. The hardback contains flaps to lift, bright illustrations and diagrams that display the major organs of the body and are accompanied by a witty, clear and informative factual text. This exciting book reveals how thousands of different body parts work together to keep us alive, and will be ideal for children as they begin to learn about the human body at school.
Illustrated English Dictionary (Paperback)
Jane Bingham
ILED
9 years +
With over 1,000 full-colour illustrations, the Usborne Illustrated English Dictionary is the ultimate resource for children as their reading and writing skills develop both in and out of school. In true Usborne style the text is friendly and accessible so children of all abilities can understand the descriptions for each word and with accompanying images for many too, this is a brilliant visual guide. With hints on grammar, tips for spelling and interesting facts about word origins, kids will learn about a whole new world of English, its history and its variety.
Cross-sections Castle (Hardback)
Stephen Biesty
CNC2
9 years +
Get a fascinating glimpse into what life must have been like living in an amazing castle during the 14th century with Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle. From DK and similar in tone and style to previous bestsellers A Street Through Time and A City Through Time, the exciting scenes include the great hall, kitchens, dungeons and battlements and are sure to be returned to again and again as children find more and more detail. There's even an enemy spy within the castle walls who appears on every page and can be followed as he passes through layers of fearsome defences. The illustrations are based on actual plans and architect's drawings, so along with the fascinating trivia, your child will become a historical expert in no time.
First Illustrated Science Dictionary (Paperback)
FISD
5 years +
Ideal for use both at home and in school, the fantastic First Illustrated Science Dictionary from Usborne is designed to support the steps young children are taking in Key Stage One science. Bright, bold and with full-colour illustrations, children and parents who want to find out more about a variety of primary school scientific topics will enjoy reading the engaging sections throughout this informative title. Including a 'what is science?' section, as well as information about living things, materials, forces, light, sound and electricity, space and scientific investigations, this incredible book will be sure to inspire budding young scientists!
Sticker Picture Atlas of the World (Paperback)
Sam Lake
PASB
5 years +
This brilliantly informative and highly engaging Sticker Picture Atlas of the World from the experts at Usborne is a great way to introduce children to different countries and key facts about each one. With the turn of each bright and bold page, young children can place stickers of landmarks, animals and people in the right places and they'll be having so much fun that they won't even notice the knowledge they are building up too! The fresh, modern and lively illustrations make this an inviting and interesting first atlas that children will love exploring over and over again.
Read Write Inc. Phonics Collection - 18 Books (collection)
RWIS
4 years +
Phonetic learning is an important subject where young children learn how to read and write through the sounds that make up words. Read Write Inc. is a carefully structured phonics programme that is sure to get children reading quickly and this Storybook and Magnet Set will help aid their learning development. The package contains 18 books of lively phonic rhymes and stories that are suitable for shared reading, as well as step-by-step guidance to help children read and a set of engaging and interactive Speed Sounds magnets that can be used to help children practise blending sounds to read simple words and short phrases. All are complemented by extremely humorous illustrations.
Please note that this collection does not contain flash cards.
These books are suitable for children aged 4+, who are currently at the early and Foundation levels of Key Stage 1.
Please note that this collection does not contain flash cards.
These books are suitable for children aged 4+, who are currently at the early and Foundation levels of Key Stage 1.
National Geographic Kids Infopedia 2014 (Paperback)
OPE2
7 years +
The National Geographic Kids Infopedia 2014 provides information on all the things children have always wanted to know about. Covering almost everything, from cultural delights to amazing animals and extreme adventures, the encyclopedia includes 500 incredible photographs to peak children's interest. Sure to appeal to those who are new to the brand as much as it does to subscribers of the magazine, the book also contains plenty of maps, tips, fun facts and much more besides!
NGF2
5 years +
Animal-mad children will love to dip into the awesome true stories of inspiring animals and 'paw' over the colourful pictures showing all kinds of wacky antics. Perfect for reluctant readers, National Geographic Kids: 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals introduces incredible tales of daredevil animal adventures, friendships, heroics and more! From the cute and cuddly to the downright ugly, there are tons of fantastic photographs and unbelievable anecdotes in this heart-warming and hilarious collection of tales.
Oxford Science Study Dictionary (Paperback)
Chris Prescott
SCID
11 years +
The experts at Oxford University Press have compiled an invaluable learning resource that is a must-have for every family bookshelf. Carefully divided into 130 scientific themes, this comprehensive and easy-to-follow book is designed especially to aid students aged 11-16 with school work as well as providing helpful answers to scientific topics they may find themselves interested in. Perfect for GCSE students, the book focuses on key areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and includes 1,000 need-to-know definitions, detailed spreads, and clear diagrams and illustrations which cover the topics children will be studying in school. Perfect for helping with homework, projects and revision.
Why Spacemen Can't Burp (Hardback)
Mitchell Symons
SBP2
7 years +
If your child has ever wondered why doughnuts have holes in the middle, what the longest road in the world is or simply why we laugh, then Why Spacemen Can't Burp is the book for them. A delightful non-fiction reference book that reveals a number of out-of-this-world facts, the book is funny and will delight both boys and girls who enjoy gross and funny facts. Compiled by two-times Blue Peter Best Book with Facts Award-winner Mitchell Symons, this is a terrific collection of trivia.
