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.
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.
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.
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.
NGF2
5 years +
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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 heartwarming 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.
XCHIP
3 years +
From Oxford Reading Tree, the Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper Levels 1 - 3 Collection has been specially designed to introduce children aged four and above to the early concepts that will form the basis of their reading and writing skills. Featuring Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta's cheery and appealing characters, the books are sure to help your little one take their first steps in learning to read. This collection covers levels 1 to 3 of the scheme and includes twelve phonics books, twelve storybooks and a parents' handbook packed with advice on how to help your child make the most of their introduction to reading.
Please note this edition of the collection does not come in a slipcase.
Please note this edition of the collection does not come in a slipcase.
Oxford Study Mathematics Dictionary (Paperback)
Frank Tapson
SDMD
11 years +
This comprehensive maths dictionary is a brilliant home resource that will help children aged 11+ with homework, school projects and revision in all areas of mathematics. Containing an alphabetical wordfinder of over key 1,000 words and phrases and placing them in an easy-to-understand context, as well as extra feature spreads on important topics with diagrams and illustrations, this reference book will help to bring full clarity to what can sometimes be a challenging subject. As well as being the perfect dictionary for all secondary school mathematics students, parents will also find it useful to refer to when helping with homework and for reminding themselves of key mathematical knowledge that may have been forgotten.
Weird But True! 2 (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids Magaz
NGQ2
5 years +
Did you know someone once created a billboard made of chocolate nine and a half feet tall? Or that there are about 16 million thunderstorms on earth each year? Amaze and astonish your friends with this incredible, fact-filled book from National Geographic Kids. With over 300 outrageous facts to remember, there'll never be a dull moment at teatime. Dip into Weird but True! 2 and discover the most mind-boggling trivia about animals, outer space, food, weather and more!
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?
The Gruesome Truth About... Set - 8 Books (collection)
Jillian Powell
TGTA
9 years +
This grisly and gory 8-book collection shares wicked facts that kids can impress their friends, family and even their teachers with! Featuring an array of curriculum-linked historical subjects, each revealing book tells children all about important historical eras with an added gruesome twist to get them totally hooked. Including True or False and What Is It? features about all the basics like food, family and funerals to the really entertaining stuff like superstitions, sacrifices, hunting and hygiene. The bold and bright pictures, light-hearted easy-to-read text and snippets of information will mean children will enjoy these books so much they'll barely realise they're learning.
Times Tables Sticker Book (Paperback)
Chez Picthall
XTT2
5 years +
A fun and interactive way of learning the times tables, this sticker book offers a range of activity pages that will help children aged 5 and over master this tricky subject. Covering the times tables from 1 to 12, the friendly guide contains many colourful stickers and a large pull-out poster to help further still.
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.
FGKM
4 years +
This 10-book collection features easy-to-read type and straightforward stories to make a comprehensive and fun-filled introduction to Greek mythology for a young audience. Retold in a lighthearted tone and fully illustrated, this collection, for boys and girls alike, is perfect for Key Stage 1 as it supports the need-to-know links to traditional mythological stories. From the cautious tales of Icarus's flight past the sun and the opening of Pandora's Box, to the fearsome yet child-friendly stories of Medusa and Theseus and the Minotaur, these books are great for introducing young readers to an array of influential tales that will be sure to stay within their general knowledge for years to come. Colourful, accessible and thoroughly entertaining reads for parents and children to share time and time again.
The Usborne First English Dictionary (Paperback)
Jane Bingham
FEDI
6 years +
This First Dictionary from the experts at Usborne is the perfect companion for young children embarking on their writing journey. Packed with lively and funny illustrations designed to demonstrate the meanings of each word, children will be educated and enthralled with the turn of every page. Containing over 2,500 words and definitions this fantastic book also gives suggestions for alternative words and example sentences to show how to use them correctly. We think it really does make the ideal first dictionary for children just beginning to write for themselves and provides the perfect reference for whenever they are stuck or just simply feeling inquisitive!
The Human Body Book (Hardback)
Steve Parker
HUMB
14 years +
Embark on a tour of the human body and find out about all the major systems. From top to toe, DK's The Human Body Book shows all the remarkable processes a human body goes through. Fully up to date, the book will show you - in detail - how the nervous system works, the intricate construction of your bones and muscles, as well as your body's defence mechanisms. The guide comes with a DVD-ROM that features interactive artwork and animation so you can see how the kidneys work and watch DNA replicate. Suitable for students, families and health professionals, this is an endlessly fascinating resource.
