Descriptions of 14 of the most resounding battles fought by and between Scots, including Stirling Bridge, Bannockburn, Flodden and Culloden. The book is intended for use either at home or at school…
Includes activities that explore the properties of air, such as how it feels, how it moves, and how it keeps things airborne.
Introducing the topic of journeys using poetry, this book includes verse from all over the world by both classic and lesser-known poets. It should be suitable for use during the literacy hour.
Colour transparencies and artwork illustrate an anthology of approximately 25 poems selected from all over the world, that relate to homes of all kinds. A title from the series POEMS ABOUT...
This book gives you the ghastly truth about the wild warrior race who weren't afraid to fight the rotten Romans . . . and who had the horrible habit of collecting human heads. Want to know: - w…
Get ready...as a young nobleman fighting against your neighbors the Aztecs, you are about to be taken captive and prepared as an Aztec sacrifice. It's (more than) Gruesome! Top Tips from Expe…
The mysteries of space have intrigued us since ancient times. Early observers named the constellations as a way to keep track of the starry patterns in the night sky. Through the years, astronomers…
The traditional formula of the alphabet book is reinterpreted in two volumes packed with information and curiosities! Each letter of the alphabet corresponds to an important topic that explores and…
Discover twelve fascinating cities around the world with this simple and striking picture book. With lots to spot, fascinating facts, and layered peep-through pages for a real immersive adventure!
Step back in time to Ancient Rome and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. From a young slave boy to a fierce gladiator, a musician to a wealthy lady, and a …
Kids book experts Pat Street and Loreen Leedy worked like dogs (that is, they worked very hard) to pull a rabbit out of a hat (do something amazing) and create this hilarious, comprehensive introdu…
Hairy Maclary is off for a walk in town, and on the way he's joined by many furry friends of all shops and sizes, from Bottomley Potts (covered in spots) to Schnitzel von Krumm (with a very low tum…
A wizard helps a cat find out the best thing for him to be.
Painting and riding a bike, building sandcastles, watching TV, playing with friends - in this book, Anthony Browne depicts a toddler's favourite activities.
Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to visit Granny. But when she arrives at Granny''s a big, hairy, toothy surprise awaits her! What''s happened to Granny and how will Little Red Riding Hood esca…
"I want my mommy!" Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can’t help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all aro…
All cultures share the traditional story of Cinderella--even penguin culture! Poor Cinderella Penguin is bossed and bullied by her evil penguin stepsisters as they get dolled up for the Penguin …
Mr Gumpy has decided to go for a ride in his motor car. It's a nice day and the sun is shining, so off he goes. But he only gets as far as the lane before the children, the rabbit, the cat, the dog…
While looking for butterflies, a young girl discovers an even more beautiful winged creature, who needs her help.
The story hinges on a caterpillar who wanders off looking for something to eat, only to discover that every toothsome morsel he finds is something else.... Brown’s radiantly hued paintings have b…
It's tough being a flea - especially if you're fussy about where (on whom) you live. Flea believes in shopping around - from Basset Hound (too long) to Great Dane (too tall) to Greyhound (too fast)…
The dingo pair set out to sea - their hearts were beating fast. Their boat was but a redgum log with neither sail nor mast." Follow intrepid adventurers, Skip and Nell, as they travel round Aust…
it's Emma's birthday, and her parents have arranged a very special outing for her, full of surprises. Surprisingly, number one is that Baz and Aunty Rona will be going too. it's the start of an int…
When Mother Pig tells Tottie that the new baby may arrive on her birthday, she is not pleased; she wants her birthday to herself. So Tottie goes next door to see Mr. Bottom and get some tips on how…
Mr McGee is fed up with marmalade, so he picks up his billycan and goes out to find the blackberries for his jam. But when he finds the bushes they are in a field of cows, and picking the blackberr…
This book follows the story of Polly, a puffin (a type of seabird known for its brightly colored beak), as she learns to be independent in her natural environment. Polly faces various challenges, f…
This book tells the story of a child who imagines what it would be like if a lynx (a large wild cat that lives in snowy regions) came into their home. With a poetic and descriptive style, the book …
This is a picture book that introduces the days of the week through food and animals. Each page presents a day with a specific food, for example: - **Monday:** String beans - **Tuesday:** S…
The first book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. The rainbow fish with its iridescent scales is the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean. But since he is also vain and pro…
The story follows a young boy named Little Billy, who is always eager for adventure, despite his mother's warnings about the dangers outside. One day, his curiosity leads him into the Forbidden For…