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100 things to know about the human body

$19.78

Find out who the tallest person is, how we wake up in the morning and what makes us blush in this superb introduction to the human body. A great book to answers the how's and why's of inquisitive young minds. With quirky illustrations and clear and comprehensible text, children can pore over the vast information provided all day or dip in and out of it as they please. A great way to broaden children's knowledge of an essential scientific subject, away from the classroom.

1001 Animals To Spot (1001 Things To Spot)

$15.82

From the familiar to the exotic, children will love finding the animals to spot in this revised picture puzzle book full of different habitats. Bright, busy scenes provide plenty of material for both readers and pre-readers to talk about, with things to find and count on every page. Simple text and eye-catching illustrations combine to help children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification.

1001 Pirate Things to Spot

$15.82

Young children will immerse themselves in the swashbuckling world of the pirates in this new addition to the immensely popular "1001 Things to Spot" series from Usborne. Scenes include a daring pirate raid, the pirates popping into port and fast-paced pirate races, all of which contain items and objects to spot. Overflowing with detail, this title encourages both visual recognition and also helps to develop number skills. Each double page contains small images that show children what they need to spot in the main image and how many are hidden - there are over 1,000 different images waiting to be discovered throughout the book.

101 optical illusions

$19.78

These eye-boggling illusions are so compelling you can't look away from them - try as you may to figure them out. However, the biggest test of all is putting it down. A great book to share with friends and family of all ages. This is an incredible book packed with 101 optical illusions that will boggle the mind each time you read it. However, be warned, readers may find themselves staring at these illusions for hours, and still won't believe their eyes.

50 Brain Games

$13.84

This is a brand new set of activity cards to baffle and bamboozle young brains! The cards contain a variety of games including mazes, number puzzles, shape puzzles and word games. The cards are wipe clean and the pack includes a special pen with which to write the answers on the cards, making the pack entirely self contained and easily portable. The cards are robust and durable, ensuring repeated use.

Adolf Hitler

$9.88

Learn about the life of Adolf Hitler in this informative biography, from his childhood in rural Austria to becoming the dictator who led Germany into a bloody world war. Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this book has been specially written for newly independent readers and features facts, photographs and links to websites for more information.

Aesops Fables+Cd

$13.84

A collection of eight of Aesop's best-loved fables retold for children growing in reading confidence. Sly foxes, thirsty storks and greedy dogs all feature in these fun stories, each with its own moral at the end. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves

$9.88

A classic folktale retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Ali Baba has discovered a cave full of treasure. It's a dream come true! But soon he has a nosy brother and forty thieves to deal with...Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Animals at War: In Association with the Imperial War Museum (Young Reading (Series 3))

$11.86
This brand new addition to the "Usborne Young Reading" series focuses on animals and the roles they have played in conflict, both modern and ancient. Find out how elephants helped Hannibal attack Rome, why pigeons saved hundreds of lives in World Wars 1 and 2 and how a little donkey called Murphy came to the rescue of wounded soldiers in World War One, along with many other stories of heroism and courage. Usborne's "Young Reading" series was developed in conjunction with experts from Roehampton University and is designed to encourage independent reading. Each title has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by original illustrations.

Art Deco Patterns to Colour

$11.86
Explore the glamorous and fashionable Art Deco era in this gorgeous book full of stylish patterns to color. Includes information about 1920s design and the color palette of the time, from day-to-day objects like tea sets, to high fashion and groundbreaking architecture.

Astronomy

$11.86
This title contains three new editions in the popular "Discovery" series. Visually exciting and highly informative, each book presents its subject in a fun and accessible way. Internet links offer a fascinating selection of recommended web sites - with sound, animation and video clips and much more, which provide additional information for projects and homework.

Astronomy And Space (Usborne Fact Cards)

$13.84

Suitable as a gift for space-enthusiasts, this title comes with hundreds of amazing, up-to-the-minute facts about stars, planets and space exploration. It also features at-a-glance essentials and statistics accompanied by photographs taken by space probes and satellites.

Better Left Buried

$13.84

Brother dead...best friend missing...house ransacked...stalked by a stranger...attacked in the street...And Sarah has no idea why. She never knew her brother was hiding a dark secret when he died. But now his actions have led the wolves to her door - and the only way out is to run. A tense, unnerving thriller that will set your heart racing.

Big Book Of Big Machines

$19.78

Full of the world's biggest machines found on building sites, farms, airports and dockyards including one of the biggest machines ever, the bucket-wheel excavator used in mining.

Big Book Of Big Monsters

$19.78

Legendary creatures from around the world and throughout time, including dragons of all kinds, sea serpents, ogres, water spirits and giants. Amazing artwork with giant fold-outs and little chunks of information make this a fascinating book for young monster-lovers.

Big Book Of Big Trucks (Usborne Big Book Of Big Things)

$19.78

A big book of big trucks (and some little ones too) perfect for machine-mad boys. From enormous heavy hauler dump trucks to towering mobile crane trucks, children can discover the biggest and most powerful machines ever made. Really huge trucks are displayed with extra fold-out pages

Big book of rockets and spacecraft

$19.78

Providing a fascinating insight into the world of space travel, this big book features a wide range of spaceships, shuttles, rockets, satellites and the International Space Station. With four huge, fold-out pages which allow children to marvel as the scale of outer space and see in detail the complexity of these marvels of science and engineering.

Big book of things to make and do

$19.78

This title is a bumper collection of activities from Apple Tree Farm. It is split into activities for every season, beginning in spring with egg toppers and daisy chains right up to bouncing snowmen and sparkly snowflakes at Christmas time. Every activity is clearly and vividly illustrated with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. It features the popular illustrations of Stephen Cartwright.

Big Book Stars & Planets

$19.78

A big picture book with giant fold-out pages to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. Everything children need to know about the solar system, which is displayed on a huge double-gate fold. Makes a substantial gift which children will pore over for hours.

Big Picture Atlas

$29.68

Filled with illustrations and an abundance of interesting facts, this is an atlas with a pictorial difference. Children can learn where countries are located, identify what they look like while discovering more about the world they live in. Explore this busy and exciting picture atlas to discover fascinating facts about the world. Find out how cold a Siberian winter is, how many different tribes live in the Amazon rainforest, and which country has endured the biggest ocean wave in the world. An excellent book to develop a child's geographical knowledge, sparking an interest in history and landmarks across the globe. Includes a double-page map of the world and a list of every country's flag and capital city.

Big Pig On A Dig

$9.88

Newly reissued to coincide with and support the Government's new focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary schools, these delightful books will enthral, entertain and educate all young learners. They feature the ever-popular illustrations of Stephen Cartwright. They are developed in consultation with educational psychology expert, Dr. Marylynne Grant.

Children’S Baking Collection

$39.60

This delightful collection is packed with simple and scrumptious recipes that anyone can cook. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions to bake more than 60 different cakes, cookies and chocolatey treats.