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This book provides biographical information on great inventors of the past and present. Reviewers praise it for being well-researched, full of valuable information, and well-presented. Provides biographical information on a wide range of inventors.

This incredible reference resource covers eight subject areas and provides 8000 bulleted facts. There are 800 panels each containing an illustration and ten ke fects, satr facts and news flashes. There are no long passages of text - just facts.

100 Classic Stories is a book of much-loved classics, legends from faraway p[laces and famour characters make this a collection to cherish. Every page is lavishly illustrated wnd will appear to children between the ages of 4 and 9. Traditional favourites are included such as The Emperor's New Clothes, Cinderella and The Little Mermaid.

Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same... for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved. For nearly sixty years, Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.

Refers to modern bedtime adaptations or audio versions of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic novel A Little Princess, focusing on Sara Crewe's story of wealth, poverty, and inner resilience, often presented as calming narratives with morals about kindness, friendship, and imagination for kids to drift off to sleep, featuring elements like Sara's attic room and empathy for animals.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a picaresque novel by American author Mark Twain that was first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. It is commonly named among the Great American Novels, and it is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in vernacular English, characterized by local color regionalism. Being the direct sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, it is told in the first person by Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, the narrator of two other later Twain novels (Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective) and a friend of Tom Sawyer.

A collection of classic tales adapted for younger readers and beautifully illustrated by Gill Guile. It was published as part of the "Brimax Classics" series, with various editions existing from the early 1990s and late 1990s.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course and structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre.

"Alice in Wonderland" is frequently adapted into "sleepy time tales" or bedtime stories due to its dreamlike narrative and whimsical characters. These adaptations range from simplified children's books to long-form audiobooks designed for adults to fall asleep to. 

Readers of any age will appreciate this fully illustrated compilation of 159 of Andersen's greatest tales, including "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "Snow Queen." All ages. Andersen's tales are celebrated for their emotional depth and universal lessons of resilience and virtue, with many titles becoming common idioms in the English language.

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. they are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables – but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthberts' affection with her vivid imagination and constant chatter. It's not long before Anne finds herself in trouble, but soon it becomes impossible for the Cuthberts to imagine life without 'their' Anne – and for the people of Avonlea to recall what it was like before this wildly creative little girl whirled into town.

Baby’s Bible is the perfect introduction to the Bible. Carefully selected stories, timeless verses, and delightful rhymes take the child on a journey from creation through resurrection. When you see the picture of a parent's hand hold a child's hand, it's time to share a special parent-and-child activity!

Beowulf is the greatest surviving work of literature in Old English, unparalleled in its epic grandeur and scope. It tells the story of the heroic Beowulf and of his battles, first with the monster Grendel, who has laid waste to the great hall of the Danish king Hrothgar, then with Grendel's avenging mother, and finally with a dragon that threatens to devastate his homeland. Through its blend of myth and history, Beowulf vividly evokes a twilight world in which men and supernatural forces live side by side. And it celebrates the endurance of the human spirit in a transient world.

A hilarious rollercoaster ride of pure entertainment for 9+ readers everywhere, Birthday Boy is the new Baddiel Blockbuster: featuring David’s inimitable and award-winning combination of wish-fulfilment, heart and hilarity, all brought to life by regular collaborator Jim Field’s witty, stylish illustrations.

What if it was every day?

This is the story of Sam Green, who really, really, really loves birthdays. He loves the special breakfasts in bed. The presents. The themed parties. Blowing out the candles on his cake. Everything.

He is so excited about his 11th birthday, in fact, that he wishes it was his birthday every day.

So, at first, it’s quite exciting when his birthday happens again the next morning. And again. And again. And again…

But it’s not long before things start to go wrong. Soon, disaster strikes, threatening something Sam loves even more than birthdays.

Black Beauty is an 1877 novel by English author Anna Sewell. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an invalid. The novel became an immediate best-seller, with Sewell dying just five months after its publication, but long enough to see her only novel become a success. With fifty million copies sold, Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books of all time. While forthrightly teaching animal welfare, it also teaches how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect. Black Beauty became a forerunner to the pony book genre of children's literature. In 2003, the novel was listed at number 58 on the BBC's survey The Big Read.

Black Beauty spends his youth in a loving home, surrounded by friends and cared for by his owners. But when circumstances change, he learns that not all humans are so kind. Passed from hand to hand, Black Beauty witnesses love and cruelty, wealth and poverty, friendship and hardship . . . Will the handsome horse ever find a happy and lasting home? Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favorite classic stories capture the heart and imagination of young readers.

Joy and heartbreak combine in this bittersweet tale of a champion greyhound’s journey through life – and from owner to owner…

“The sack wasn't just drifting gently along like everything else, it was turning of its own accord. There was definitely something inside it, struggling against the side of the plastic bag, kicking at it, squeaking and squealing in terror. He had no idea what it might be, only that it was alive and in danger of drowning.”

When Patrick saves a litter of greyhound puppies from the canal, he can’t bear to hand them all over to the RSPCA. He pleads with his parents: couldn’t he just keep one of them? But nothing will convince them and Patrick cries himself to sleep – only to be woken by a greyhound puppy licking his face!

Patrick christens his puppy Best Mate, and that’s what he becomes. Patrick’s favourite thing is to watch Best Mate running at full stretch on the heath, a speeding bullet, a cheetah-dog. Until one day Best Mate is kidnapped by a greyhound trainer, and begins a new life as a champion race dog. Suzie, the greyhound trainer’s step-daughter, loves Best Mate on first sight and gives him a new name, Bright Eyes. But what will happen when he can’t run any more?

Read At Home is the best-selling home reading series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in exciting stories written for parents to support their child's reading at home. Read At Home First Experiences introduce young children to new situations and are ideal for parent and child to read together. Read At Home First Experiences help parents to: BL Explore the wider world with their child BL Talk about shared feelings and emotions BL Build vocabulary through the fun activities RAH Level: Although these books have been created for parents to share with their child, they have been written to Level 4 of Read At Home. Level 4 is for children Building Confidence in Reading - those children who can recognise 30-50 words by sight, can read harder sentences, with less support, and can use sounds to help make words. The story is written with simple but more varied sentence structure and vocabulary with three to four sentences per page.

WHOOSH! Inside the Great Glass Elevator, Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket and his family are cruising a thousand feet above the chocolate factory.
They can see the whole world below them, but they're not alone. The American Space Hotel has just launched. Lurking inside are the Vernicious Knids - the most brutal, vindictive murderous beasts in the universe.
So grab your gizzard! Hold your hats! Only Charlie and Willy Wonka can stop the Knids from destroying everything!

Listen to CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios!

Children's A to Z Encyclopedia is an extensive illustrated encyclopedia for 5+ year olds. Covering a huge variety of topics, the alphabetic approach helps children find the information they want quickly. Each page presents a new subject illustrated by photos and artwork, with captions and annotations to help children understand more difficult concepts. Throughout the book there are fact boxes, vocabulary panels, activities and experiments, while cartoons inject fun into learning, and cross-references make researching a topic far easier. There is everything a child could possibly need in their quest for knowledge in this one fantastic book.

A general reference book intended to provide a quick reference on various topics of general human activity and world history. This is a more general, non-specialized encyclopedia, unlike the Scottish clan one

For children aged 5 and over, this clear, colourful dictionary contains colour headwords, simple full sentence definitions and example sentences, as well as bright, lively illustrations and an A–Z line on every page.

Part of the new Children’s Dictionary range from Collins, Collins First School Dictionary has been especially designed to support the language and literacy needs of children aged 5+. It introduces early learners to essential dictionary features such as headwords, definitions and other forms of the word (for example, plural forms).
It includes example sentences which highlight the headword to show how it can be used. Simple full sentence defintions and example sentences show the headword in a context familiar to the child.
The A–Z on each page helps with alphabet skills and ensures that the dictionary is easy-to-use. Guidewords are also given on every page.

Convertible Playbook Farm is part of an exciting new series for children aged 3+. It's a storybook, playmat and pop-out building all in one, beautifully designed to capture young childrens' imaginations. Children can read all about life at a farm, then fold out the mat and barn. With the sturdy paper press-out characters they can then have adventure of their own. The bright illustrations by Hannah Wood are packed with colourful details to enjoy.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a satirical realistic fiction series that follows the misadventures of Greg Heffley as he navigates the trials of middle school.

Life was better in the old days. Or was it?

That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn't cut out for an old-fashioned world.

With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going 'old school' just too hard for a kid like Greg?

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales are world-renowned classics like The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Emperor's New Clothes, and The Princess and the Pea, known for their emotional depth, often blending wonder with poignant realism and moral lessons, inspiring countless adaptations in film, ballet, and literature. His stories cover a vast range, from fantastical adventures like The Flying Trunk and The Tinderbox to touching narratives such as The Little Match Girl, all contributing to a rich literary legacy. 

A brightly illustrated introduction to science which supports teaching in primary schools. Designed for use at home and in school, and perfect for parents who want to find our more about what their children are being taught. Includes a section on 'what is science?' as well as information about living things, materials, forces, light, sound and electriciy, space, and scientific investigations.

Published in association with the Science Museum, London, Genius: Great Inventors and Their Creations, gives readers an unprecedented insight into the minds and lives of some of the great men and women who have helped shape the modern world. The book transports the reader back in time to share the excitement and inspiration of some of the most important moments in the history of technology. Beautifully illustrated throughout, the book contains rare and removable facsimile documents.

Merry, dark or magical, these classic tales never fail to inspire and enthral. From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of entrancing folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magic beasts and cunning boys. From favourites such as The Frog-Prince and Hansel and Gretel to the delights of Ashputtel or Old Sultan, all are vivid with timeless mystery.

Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships, better known simply as Gulliver's Travels (1726, amended 1735), is a novel by Anglo-Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan Swift, that is both a satire on human nature and a parody of the "travellers' tales" literary subgenre. It is Swift's best known full-length work, and a classic of English literature.

Bracket Wood is about to be visited by the school inspectors. But there’s one big problem: Ryan Ward.

The maestro of practical jokes, Ryan has played so many tricks that in the end the Head Teacher just walks out. And then the new Head Teacher, Mr Carter, arrives. A man so strict even the teachers are scared of him. So imagine his surprise – and Ryan’s – when they swap bodies.