A welcome revision of an outstanding volume. This really is a book about everything. It is an excellent introduction to the history of the world. Christopher Lloyd takes us on an entertaining journey across decades, cultures and continents beginning 540 million years ago and moving through historical periods ending with “To be Continued – where…
Noah and his father have a very difficult relationship, after the breakup of his parents’ marriage. So, when his father comes to visit from America things are very tense. Whilst out walking, they come across and injured Nightjar and while his father wants to leave it, Noah is sure he can help save it and…
This book is a graphic novel and biography of Irena. It tells the remarkable story of her life focusing mainly on her amazing exploits during World War 2. Through her bravery, she helped the Jewish people who were living under Nazi rule. With a small group of other Polish women, she risked her life to help the…
A fantastic journey of discovery. An infographic is a data visualisation. In this book there are over 200 with pictures, photographs, statistics, maps, charts, captions and interviews with consultants. All the information has been verified by experts. Absorb information at a glance about Space, Land, Sea and Sky, the Living Planet, Animals, the Human Body…
12 year-old Lark is shipwrecked on a deserted island off the coast of Cambodia; what’s more Lark suspects that this wasn’t a shipwreck at all, but that the boat was sunk on purpose . . . Lark’s only companion in what becomes a true battle for survival is baby gibbon, Goldie, also a casualty of…
There are no bells and whistles in this unpretentious and inexpensive book, just well written and informative text, enlivened by monochrome illustrations, introducing the young reader (aged 8-9) to ancient Roman society in ten chapters, starting with Rome’s early days as a village on the Tiber and ending with the fall of the empire and…
So You Think You’ve Got It Bad? A Kid’s Life as a Viking by Chae Strathie is a lively and educational journey into the world of Vikings, tailored specifically for young readers. With a humorous and engaging narrative, Strathie explores the daily life of Viking children, dispelling myths and offering a refreshing perspective on history. The…
A gem! Part of the Out and About Series this book guides us through 60 trees. First we are given information about trees. Then we go tree-spotting. Trees are grouped by size to help identification. We are encouraged to look at overall shape, leaves, bark, where the tree is and what is around it. There…
The is the second in a series about a young boy called Harvey Small, who is a pupil at a school for giants, zombies and other non-humans. Having saved the school from the villainous Ring Mistress of the Villainous Circus, all should be well. However, some of the pupils find that they have been trapped…