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Each book focuses on an aspect of World War II through exploration of a wealth of primary source material.
A factual presentation of each topic is given alongside personal accounts and case-studies giving the reader an insight into the period.
Evidence is explored and assessed throughout each book, which encourages children to debate and evaluate different sources.

Each book focuses on an aspect of World War II through exploration of a wealth of primary source material.
A factual presentation of each topic is given alongside personal accounts and case-studies giving the reader an insight into the period.
Evidence is explored and assessed throughout each book, which encourages children to debate and evaluate different sources.

The series focuses on the people who inspire children today. This book looks at the background, life and achievements of Jay-Z. It examines his impact as a megastar rapper and multi-million-dollar brand as well as detailing the everyday facets of his job and how he gained such success.

Learn to Draw: Baby Animals shows children how to draw six adorable young animals, from puppies, kittens and bunnies to lambs, foals and chicks. Each drawing is broken down into seven simple, easy-to-follow steps to help children create, and then colour in, their own baby animal pictures.

Fact boxes on each spread provide information about each baby animal, allowing children to learn about, as well as to draw, them.

A glossary at the back of the book explains any complicated words, and a ‘More Information’ section gives suggestions as to how children can find out more about baby animals.

If children have loved learning to draw baby animals, why not try learning to draw dinosaurs, dragons, fairies, mermaids, unicorns, knights, castles, pirates and pirate ships in other titles in the series?

Welcome to the world of the terrible Tudors! Grab a galleon and sail back in time with us to discover everything about the terrifying Tudors: from horrible King Henry and the perilous plague to roasting the religious.

Why did doctors wear beak masks? Why were cats buried under Tudor homes? What did Tudor tennis involve?

Dip into these annals of Tudor times and find out the answers to all these intriguing imponderables and many more…

Help science make sense with Mind Webs! Twelve beautifully illustrated webs show how science concepts work in a truly fascinating way. Mind webs, also known as spidergrams or mind maps, are great for learning about the science of materials.

Find out about solids, liquids and gases, about changing materials, the properties of materials, states of matter and chemical reactions.

With more than 200 illustrations showing the science behind materials, this series is perfect for visual learners.

The Mind Webs series is a great revision tool for students at Key Stage 2, and excellent for gaining a clearer understanding of how science works.

My Feelings is a beautifully expressive but playful series looking at the most common, everyday feelings that young children have but often don’t know how to channel or express. The first-person accounts of everyday situations that take place in a small child’s life make this series appealing, and the clever use of background imagery, illustrative details and small speech bubbles make it unique and fun!

When I’m Surprised looks at good and bad everyday surprises that children encounter such as finding a spider in the bath, getting a present or hearing a loud noise , then goes on to suggest ways to channel the emotion through activities and discussion.

Each title has an interactive Do It! spread and teacher/parent’s notes at the back of the book which get children imagining or role-playing situations – an excellent ‘way in’ to parental, one-to-one, group or class discussion. There are also further activities to try and examples of further reading.

Downloadable material available.

This book contains recipes from the Viking period using ingredients that children can replicate today. The recipes are complimented by information on farming, mealtimes, cooking methods, diet, festival food, imported food and the use of food in medicines. Each recipe has simple step-by-step instructions illustrated with original colour artwork. Photographs from the period show food and farming practices.

My Feelings is a beautifully expressive but playful series looking at the most common, everyday feelings that young children have but often don’t know how to channel or express. The first-person accounts of everyday situations that take place in a small child’s life make this series appealing, and the clever use of background imagery, illustrative details and small speech bubbles make it unique and fun!

When I’m Sad looks at everyday situations that children encounter such as a broken toy or a painful fall, then goes on to suggest ways to channel the emotion and resolve it through activities and discussion.

Each title has an interactive Do It! spread and teacher/parent’s notes at the back of the book which get children imagining or role-playing situations – an excellent ‘way in’ to parental, one-to-one, group or class discussion. There are also further activities to try and examples of further reading.

Downloadable material available.

Life in the past was in many ways very different from life today, but in one way it was very similar.
There were always some people who were wealthier, more powerful or more famous than everyone else
– and it was those early celebrities who set the fashions of the age and who got tongues wagging with
early celebrity gossip.
At Home With… uses a magazine approach to reveal what fashionable life was like in various societies.
Each book in the series focuses on a highly popular and widely studied period of history. The subjects include famous individuals and their homes, fashions, pastimes, food and drink, ways of getting around – and the must-have possessions of the day.

Ever wondered what life was really like for people in the past? The At Home With series will show you. Let us take you behind the scenes to reveal the fashions, fads and secrets of the past. And don’t miss our famous guides for tourists in the ancient world!

The Greeks get the credit for having invented democracy, philosophy … and the Olympic Games. But what was life like at home? Find out in the great guide to the Greek world … and learn why one of ancient Greece’s greatest thinkers told people not to eat beans!

A fun take on a Key Stage 2 National Curriculum topic!

This title looks at important rulers and leaders from black history such as Haile Selassie, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. Biographies of each individual detail their childhood, struggles and achievements, looking at the legacy they have left behind today.

Ever wondered what life was really like for the Victorians?

Did Queen Victoria really say ‘We are not amused’? Well, she may have done if she had read our behind-the-scenes guide to her 19th-century world. Learn about the good (and bad) side of life for the Victorians in this vibrant guide!

Part of a series of books that takes children behind the scenes to reveal the fashions, fads and secrets of the past.

Help science make sense with Mind Webs! Twelve beautifully illustrated webs show how science works in a truly fascinating way. Mind webs, also known as spidergrams or mind maps, are great for learning about the science of electricity and magnetism.

In this book you can find out about sources of electricity, circuit diagrams, measuring electricity, electronics, how magnetic poles and fields work, about natural magnets, types of magnet and how to make a magnet.

With more than 200 illustrations showing how electricity and magnetism works, this series is perfect for visual learners.

The Mind Webs series are great revision tools for students at Key Stage 2, and are also excellent for gaining a clearer understanding of how science works.

This title looks at key campaigning figures from black history such as Rosa Lee Parks, Martin Luther King, Desmond Tutu and Oprah Winfrey. Biographies of each individual detail their childhood, struggles and achievements, looking at the legacy they have left behind today.

How long do day and night last at the equator? Which rainforest does the equator pass through? Which country is named after the equator?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and take a trip around the world and learn about the equator. Discover the nearby habitats, from chilly mountains to tropical islands. See what life is like in the countries along the equator, and meet some of the people who live there.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!

Life in the past was in many ways very different from life today, but in one way it was very similar. There were always some people who were wealthier, more powerful or more famous than everyone else – and it was those early celebrities who set the fashions of the age and who got tongues wagging with early celebrity gossip.

The At Home With… series uses a magazine approach to reveal what fashionable life was like in various societies. Each book in the series focuses on a highly popular and widely studied period of history. The subjects include famous individuals and their homes, fashions, pastimes, food and drink, ways of getting around – and the must-have possessions of the day.

This wonderful picture book helps children who become worried in social situations to overcome their fear of new places and people. It encourages confidence whilst also reassuring introverted children that it is fine to spend time alone too. It explores ways your child can practice social interactions to help build confidence and explains to more confident children the importance of being kind and patient to their more introverted peers.

Part of a superb series of information books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They make excellent tools for classroom discussions or parent and child discussion at home.

Learn all about the amazing Ancient Greeks with this photographic book!

We give an overview of the Ancient Greek world, from the early peoples to the rise of the great civilization. We take a look at the famous thinkers, writers and artists of the age, what everyday life was like and how Greek architecture still amazes people today.

Learn about the great rulers and warriors of this ancient world, about the gods and goddesses that they believed in, and the life of ordinary people. Take a look at the food, buildings, science, medicine of the Greeks and find out how we know about them today.

You can read about the Olympic Games, including a letter from a spectator, and the other entertainments, such as the theatre, that the Ancient Greeks enjoyed. You can even design and make your own theatrical mask.

Discover amazing facts about the Ancient Greek civilization! Great for homework help and project work!

How many Earths could fit inside the Sun? What is a solar eclipse? How does the Sun affect the Earth’s seasons?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and explore the star at the centre of our solar system. Find out how the Sun gives heat and light, and why all planets and animals need it to stay alive.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!

How old is the Moon? Could we live on the Moon? How does the Moon move the Earth’s oceans?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and read about how the moon brightens up our skies. Read about the first Moon landing, and discover if the Moon is really made of cheese!

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!

What are planets made of? Which planet is the biggest? Is there life on other planets?

Discover the answers to all of these questions and explores each of the eight planets in our solar system, from boiling-hot Mercury to freezing-cold Neptune. Amazing photos taken by spacecraft show us what these extraordinary planets look like.

The Fact Cat series takes children at nursery age through to Key Stage 1 and above on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!

The Photo Word Book series of books are simple, non-fiction reading books to help establish vocabulary, basic grammar and comprehension alongside current reading schemes.

The book uses a new typeface with specially designed letter shapes to help with children’s literacy development.

Each word is featured with one sentence to introduce it. A second sentence relates the word to the charming pictures.

Includes a bibliographical quiz to turn the index and contents page into fun games.

Designed to bridge the gap between nursery and the national curriculum, these books will introduce emergent readers to curriculum topics in a charming and visually stimulating way. Developed for children to read on their own or with adult guidance in conjunction with the Roehampton Institute. Ideal for emergent readers, reluctant readers and those diagnosed with dyslexia.

The Photo Word Book series of books are simple, non-fiction reading books to help establish vocabulary, basic grammar and comprehension alongside current reading schemes.

The book uses a new typeface with specially designed letter shapes to help with children’s literacy development.

Each word is featured with one sentence to introduce it. A second sentence relates the word to the charming pictures.

Includes a bibliographical quiz to turn the index and contents page into fun games.

Designed to bridge the gap between nursery and the national curriculum, these books will introduce emergent readers to curriculum topics in a charming and visually stimulating way. Developed for children to read on their own or with adult guidance in conjunction with the Roehampton Institute. Ideal for emergent readers, reluctant readers and those diagnosed with dyslexia.