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Explore our stunning solar system and learn about its eight planets, from mini Mercury to giant Jupiter. Find out about marvellous moons and mighty meteorites, and discover curious comets and eccentric exoplanets. Get the answers to questions such as:
* How old is the Earth?
* Which probe took a space selfie?
* Why is Jupiter stripy?
* What is a hairy star?
* Where might it rain glass?

Perfect for the new curriculum, this fascinating title is packed full of astounding information and number-based jaw-dropping facts and figures for all aspiring astronaughts and science whizz kids.

Uncover the amazing story of astronomy, from terrific telescopes to outstanding observatories. Find out about the latest space probes, and learn how rockets lift off. Discover the remarkable astronauts who have set off on stupefying space walks, and take a look at life in space. Find the answer to questions such as:

* Which space probe is the farthest from Earth?
* How do you go to the toilet in space?
* Which probe took a piggy-back ride on an asteroid?
* What’s a vomit comet?
* How much do you grow in space?

Perfect for the new curriculum, this fascinating title is packed full of information, number-based awe-inpiring facts and figures.

This anthology of poems, compiled by Brian Moses, contains a mix of light-hearted poems and more serious ones, poems that rhyme and those that don’t. There are plenty of good ‘read alouds’, choruses, and the sort of poems that children can use as models for their own writing.

Poetry is a key feature of the new National Curriculum and these fantastic poems are perfectly suited for this.

Beautiful illustrations bring each poem vividly to life.

Poems include: Let’s Celebrate by Sue Hardy-Dawson; The Chinese Dragon by Catherine Benson; Pancake Day by Debra Bertulis; Holi, Festival of Colour; Mother’s Day by Eric Finney; Children’s Day by Penny Kent; Eid-ul-Fitr by Penny Kent; It’s Diwali Tonight by John Foster; Harvest Thanks by Jan Dean; A Hallowe’en Pumpkin by Dorothy Aldis; Fireworks by Judith Nicholls; Eight Candles Burning by Celia Warren; Long, Long Ago; Christmas Eve by Brian Moses; Happy New Year by Brenda Williams.

For more poetry titles compiled by Brian Moses, look out for Poems About the Seaside, Poems About Seasons and Poems About Animals.

This anthology of poems, compiled by Brian Moses, contains a mix of light-hearted poems and more serious ones, poems that rhyme and those that don’t. There are plenty of good ‘read alouds’, thumping choruses, and the sort of poems that children can use as models for their own writing.

Poetry is a key feature of the new National Curriculum and these fantastic poems are perfectly suited for this.

Beautiful illustrations bring each poem vividly to life.

Includes poems such as: Spring Phoned by Ian Souter; Spring by Clare Bevan; Springtime in Bluebell Wood by Wes Magee; Spring in the City by Brian Moses; What is Summer For? by Kate Williams; Summer Clouds by Penny Kent; Bed in Summer by R.L.Stevenson; Dear Summer by Kenn Nesbitt; The Swallow by Christina Rosetti; Autumn? by Chris White; Autumn Song by John Rice; Autumn Action Rhyme; Sounds Like Winter by Chris White; I Hear Thunder; December by Daphe Kitching; Mr Snowman by Debra Bertulis; Snow Joke by Clare Bevan; The Seasons in Me by Jane Clarke; Time by Trevor Harvey.

For other titles compiled by Brians Moses, look for Poems About Animals, Poems About the Seaside and Poems About Festivals.

Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore China: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about Chinese fashion, music, popular culture and sport, as well as quirky facts and bite-sized information on China’s customs and everyday life.

Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore Germany: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about German fashion, music, popular culture and sport, as well as quirky facts and bite-sized information on Germany’s customs and everyday life.

Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore Denmark: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about Danish fashion, music, popular culture and sport, as well as quirky facts and bite-sized information on Denmark’s customs and everyday life.

will.i.am is a music and style sensation! Founder of the pop group Black Eyed Peas, solo artist and collaborator, he is one of the biggest names on the music scene today. He is known for his awesome outfits and amazing musical talent, his appearance on The Voice, his philanthropism and much more.

Find out about the man behind the microphone: what inspires will.i.am, where he grew up, his interests in entrepreneurship, technology, fashion and entertainment, and his important charity work.

A fantastic resource for biography based project work!

This title takes an in-depth look at Manchester United and the business behind one of the most well-known football brands in the industry. From small beginnings, this club has found international success and a global fan base.

We cover how the business came into being, the successes and failures over the years, key facts about the industry and their impact on the global market.

Readers will learn about branding and the business world with Business Matters features. Each one looks at a different aspect of business and explains it in a clear and concise way for young readers to follow.

Key features give information about the Brains Behind the Brand, bringing to the forefront those who run Manchester United today and those who have helped gain glory in the past.

Ideal for budding young entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity! A brilliant read for Manchester United and football fans keen to find out how the business behind the brand works.

Other titles in the series include: Virgin, YouTube, Topshop, Heinz and ASOS.

This title takes an in-depth look at Topshop and the business behind one of the most well-known and exciting clothing brands today. Beginning with a single shop, Topshop is now finding global success with thousands visiting its flagship store every day.

We cover how Topshop came into being, the successes and failures over the years, key facts about the industry and their impact on the global market.

Readers will learn about branding and the business world with Business Matters features. Each one looks at a different aspect of business and explains it in a clear and concise way for young readers to follow.

Key features give information about the Brains Behind the Brand, bringing to the forefront those who run Topshop today and those who have helped build the business in the past.

Ideal for budding young entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity! A brilliant read for those keen to find out how the business behind the brand works.

Other titles in the series include; Manchester United, YouTube, Virgin, Heinz and ASOS.

Find out what spiders are like as pets and what care they will need. Information is provided on housing, feeding and grooming and other essential elements of pet care. Learn all about spiders with advice from how to choose the right breed and find the right cage, to keeping your spider happy and healthy. Also included are amazing fact files about specific species. Fantastic photographs bring the animals to life!

The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand what war and conflict are, how they affect people and how readers can help those who are affected.

Where issues aren’t appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai’s striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise what war and conflict are, in images that are suited to their age and disposition.

The series forms an excellent cross-curricular resource that looks at refugees, war, poverty and racism making them ideal for tying into Refugee Week and dicussions about current affairs.

A fun and interactive introduction to the amazing Tudor period, from Tudor kings and queens to home life, children, Tudor clothes and food, what the Tudors did for fun and where the Tudors lived. Famous Tudors are looked at and a fun, simple activity spread shows you how to make a Tudor rose.

My First Spelling includes a sound chart to help children become familiar with short and long vowel sounds, fun anagrams to unscramble and colourful illustrations on every page. There are also lots of interactive spelling activities, ideal for parents to do at home with their children.

This 80-page spelling workbook contains activities, charts, fun spots, learning reviews, and further practice sections, ideal for use at school, in the home or out and about. Each activity has been developed with expert educators with over 30 years’ experience so that they are entertaining as well as educational.

Suitable for children aged 5 to 7 years old but could also be used with younger children to prepare for Primary school.

This book is part of the Reading Eggs series, which complements the enormously successful online programme of the same name. The other titles in the series are: My First High Frequency Words, My First Handwriting and My First Phonics.

Children can practice their use of straight or wavy letters, letters that are written clockwise or anti-clockwise and more. There is advice for left-handed and right-handed writing and there are also pre-writing exercises to develop fine-motor skills.

This 80-page handwriting workbook contains activities, charts, fun spots, learning reviews, and further practice sections, ideal for use at school, in the home or out and about. Each activity has been developed with expert educators with over 30 years’ experience so that they are entertaining as well as educational.

Suitable for children aged 5 to 7 years old but could also be used with younger children to prepare for Primary school. Ideal for parents to use alongside their children’s learning at school.

This book is part of the Reading Eggs series, which complements the enormously successful online programme of the same name. The other titles in the series are: My First Phonics, My First High Frequency Words and My First Spelling.

Many words in the English language cannot be decoded using phonics so this workbook is designed to help children remember high frequency words. Activities include the use of a high frequency word chart, words that can be traced and copied and colouring in exercises.
This 80-page workbook contains activities, charts, fun spots, learning reviews, and further practice sections, ideal for use at school, in the home or out and about. Each activity has been developed with expert educators with over 30 years’ experience so that they are entertaining as well as educational.
Suitable for children aged 5 to 7 years old but could also be used with younger children to prepare for Primary school. Ideal for parents to use alongside their children’s learning at school.
This book is part of the Reading Eggs series, which complements the enormously successful online programme of the same name. The other titles in the series are: My First Phonics, My First Handwriting and My First Spelling.

My First Phonics includes a phonics chart detailing common sounds children will encounter, colourful images and fun challenges on every page. There are also lots of interactive phonic activities, ideal for parents to do at home with their children.

This 80-page phonics workbook contains activities, charts, fun spots, learning reviews, and further practice sections, ideal for use at school, in the home or out and about. Each activity has been developed with expert educators with over 30 years’ experience so that they are entertaining as well as educational.

Suitable for children aged 5 to 7 years old but could also be used with younger children to prepare for Primary school.

This book is part of the Reading Eggs series, which complements the enormously successful online programme of the same name. The other titles in the series are: My First High Frequency Words, My First Handwriting and My First Spelling.

How do you swim front crawl? What other strokes can you use? What can you do to win a swimming race?

This book tells you all you need to know to help you start swimming. Step-by-step photos will show you the strokes you’ll need, there are top tips on improving your technique and pro play panels show top swimmers demonstrating their skills in competitions.

Featuring six sculptures from around the world, this book explores different types of story, from religious tale in the statue of Hindu god Ganesh to political recount in the Marine Corps War Memorial. Each sculpture is looked at in detail, and a more general introduction to the medium provides historical context.

Step-by-step projects show children how to create their own masterpieces, using the techniques of the art form. Learn how to sculpt figures and make your own totem pole!

The Stories in Art series explores the narratives told through different art mediums. A great introduction to the history of art for children at Key Stage 2.

Discover how animals and plants in mountain environments survive in these often hostile and challenging places. Learn what each organism eats, the techniques it uses to survive in the mountain and how it has cleverly adapted to make a life in its beautiful but sometimes deadly home.

Find out all there is to know about your favourite zoo animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make meerkats, elephants, monkeys, lions and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques.

Combines fun craft projects with the science topic of animals.

Each project uses a range of everyday materials and clear step-by-step instructions to ensure a great result every time!

Includes a wide range of craft techniques – from cutting out and tracing to papier-mâché and painting.

Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on the different players on a team, including their roles and the skills they need to succeed.Specially commissioned photographs demonstrate key rugby skills and strategies and advice gives tips on how to improve and develop into a top rugby player!

The four books in the Rugby Focus series takes an in-depth look at one of the world’s best-loved sports. Find out everything you need to know about rugby, from the players and laws of the game to the teamwork involved in winning the ultimate tournament – the Rugby World Cup.

Great for readers who play the game or avid fans!

Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on how the individual players in a team work together as a unit. It contains advice on the tactics needed to improve and develop into a top rugby player! Specially commissioned photographs demonstrate key rugby skills and strategies.

The four books in the Rugby Focus series takes an in-depth look at one of the world’s best-loved sports. Find out everything you need to know about rugby, from the players and laws of the game to the teamwork involved in winning the ultimate tournament – the Rugby World Cup.

Great for readers who play the game or avid fans!

Fully updated for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this book is packed with information on the laws that govern rugby and how they are enforced by referees. Find out about the complex laws of the game with pitch-side photographs of professional players and specially commissioned action shots that explain the laws in detail.

The four books in the Rugby Focus series takes an in-depth look at one of the world’s best-loved sports. Find out everything you need to know about rugby, from the players and laws of the game to the teamwork involved in winning the ultimate tournament – the Rugby World Cup.

Great for readers who play the game or avid fans!