How many different types of cells are there? What are reflexes? Why do your ears help you to balance? What are rods and cones?  Take a journey through the incredible human body, and collect some bite-size facts about senses, cells, and DNA along the way.  Fast Facts is a new series of books aimed at fact-hungry children who are learning to read and enjoy information books.                  ..

How are mammals different from other animals ? Which is the smallest  mammal? Which are the only mammals with wings? How do conservation  projects help to protect mammals under threat?  Enter the  wonderful world of mammals - animals that have been roaming the world  since the time of the dinosaurs. Find out how they became the most   successful group of animals on land, in the ocean and in the air. Get your teeth into some bitesize mammal facts!   Fast Facts is a  new series of  high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at  fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be less  confident readers or have  difficulty with the usual quantity and level  of text aimed at their age group.                  ..

How many teeth does a crocodile have? Which is the world's most poisonous animal? How do orcas hunt?  Come face to face with the world's top predators on this unforgettable tour of nature's deadliest and scariest hunters.  Fast  Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books  aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be  less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and  level of text aimed at their age group.                  ..

Who were the men of mail and where did they build their homes? What is a  cavalry? How were the first castles built? Why did knights joust?  Travel back in time to an age of battles and bloodshed, crusades and chivalry, battles and sieges.  Fast  Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books  aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be  less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and  level of text aimed at their age group.                  ..

What are stars made of? Why do they die? Has anyone or anything ever  lived on Mars? What are sunspots? How big is the International Space  Station?  Take a journey through the amazing Universe and into the unknown beyond, and collect some bitesize facts about space, time  and space travel along the way.  Fast Facts is a new series of   high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry  children  who enjoy information books but may be less confident readers  or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of text aimed at  their age  group.                  ..

Older babies will love this first storybook about the farm. Their little fingers can follow the trails, touch the textures and lift the flaps.   Farm Stories is an ideal starting point for babies who are ready to touch and play with books as well as sharing stories for the first time. Each spread is a complete story about the farm animals, with a richly illustrated scene by Luana Rinaldo.   Titles to collect: Beep Beep Stories, Playtime Stories, Bedtime Stories, Christmas Stories                  ..

Join Billy Bluebird as he delivers invitations for the Fairy Godmother's Birthday Ball in Fairies: First Sticker Story Fun. Meet all the fairies throughout the land, and discover what they will be bringing to the party. There's a googly-eyed fairy on every spread, and eleven magical scenes to decorate and complete, all imaginatively illustrated by Deborah van de Leijgraaf.   With over two hundred stickers to help bring each picture to life, this first sticker book is perfect for busy little hands, and a great introduction to the wonderful world of fairies!                 ..

Explorers are designed to appeal to all readers  who are just  starting to read alone and more confident readers who are  beginning to  exercise wider reading and cross-referencing skills.    Lively,  dramatic artwork scenes draw children into a subject, and each  scene is  followed by a photographic information spread that gives a  wealth of  extra detail. As a fun extra element, the reader can follow  themed  links to access information on related topics.   Things That Go is an exciting ride through all types of transport, from  trucks and tractors to a city network of trains, trams and buses, to  fast cars and aeroplanes and record-breaking vehicles.                  ..

Stars and Planets is an adventure through our solar system and beyond, visiting mysterious worlds from gas giants to frozen rocky moons, and gazing at the millions of stars in the universe.                  ..

This illustrated dinosaur encyclopaedia is the perfect single-volume reference guide for all dinosaur fans. This amazing 160-page book has over 500 illustrations as well as amazing dinosaur facts, questions and answers, dinosaur vocabulary plus creative activities and fun experiments. The book's five sections follow a chronological approach, with chapters relaying the story of the dinosaurs' time on Earth, from the very first Eoraptors to the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex and the final extinction of all the dinosaurs. Everything You Need to Know about Dinosaurs is exactly what the title says it is!                  ..

How does a person judge what is ethical?  You know Enron's leaders were in the wrong but is it always easy to see where the line is in your life?  What is the standard?  Can it work in ALL situations? John C Maxwell thinks it can.  When the bestselling author, successful businessman and former pastor was asked his thoughts on business ethics his response was 'there's no such thing - only ethics!'.  Maxwell asserts that there's an ethical standard for all behaviour and you might be surprised what it's based on.  Did you know that a variation of the Golden Rule exists in Every major religion? In ETHICS 101, Maxwell shows how people can live with integrity by using the Golden Rule as their standard - regardless of religion, culture or circumstances.  Along the way he delves into the desires of the human heart, reveals the five most common causes that get people off track ethically and teaches how to develop the Midas touch when it comes to integrity.                 ..

Food-focused travel guides for the world's most exciting cities  This book is a food tour in your pocket, featuring more than 100 of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and markets recommended by a team of in-the-know Parisians. You'll also find insights into the city's idiosyncratic food culture, and a handful of iconic recipes to cook in the holiday kitchen or once you've returned home. It's the inside knowledge that allows you to Drink, Shop, Cook and Eat Like a Local.                 ..

Food-focused travel guides for the world's most exciting cities  This book is a food tour in your pocket, featuring more than 100 of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and markets recommended by a team of in-the-know Londoners. You'll also find insights into the city's idiosyncratic food culture, and a handful of iconic recipes to cook in the holiday kitchen or once you've returned home. It's the inside knowledge that allows you to Drink, Shop, Cook and Eat Like a Local.                 ..

When a kind young boy helps a strange-looking bird, a beautiful friendship forms. But what these two friends don't realise is that one is a young knight . . . and the other a young dragon! What will they do when they discover they are enemies and destined to FIGHT?   The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight is a bold, funny and heartwarming story from a perfect picture book pairing; the uniquely talented Elli Woollard and award-winning Benji Davies.  Fairy tale fun from the creators of The Giant of Jum.                  ..

A line is a dot that went for a walk'- Paul Klee  Join award-winning Tim Hopgood and his new creation, Doodle Dog, at the most artistic dog show in town. In this book, inspired by the work of many well-known artists, you'll learn how to create your very own doodle dog using scribbles, shading, texture, pattern, paint, collage and plenty of colour. Then it's up to you to decide who wins the prize for Best in Show!   Discover the joy of making marks and creating characters with this vibrant, stylish and utterly unique book. Filled with drawing techniques and playful ideas, this is a fun way for children to explore their artistic side and build creative confidence.   A brilliant creative resource and a perfect introduction to the work of many famous artists and their techniques, including Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock and Wassily Kandinsky. A rich and varied beginners guide to the wonderful word of Art! Great for all children, parents and teachers - and budding artists everywhere.                 ..

First published in 1947, Rumer Godden's classic The Dolls' House has been delighting children for years, and this beautiful edition, illustrated by Jane Ray, will delight future generations for years to come.  Tottie is a loving little wooden doll who lives with her family in a shoebox. The doll family is owned by two sisters, Emily and Charlotte, and they are very happy, except for one thing: they long for a proper home. To their delight, their wish comes true when Emily and Charlotte fix up a Victorian dolls' house - just for them. It's perfect. But then a new arrival starts to wreak havoc in the dolls' house. For Marchpane might be a wonderfully beautiful doll, but she is also terribly cruel. And she always gets her own way . . .                  ..