Interest age from c 8 years Books

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Notice that some forces need contact between two objects, but magnetic forces can act at a distance; Observe how magnets...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases; Observe that some...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Identify common appliances that run on electricity; Construct a simple electrical circuit, including cells, wires,...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Recognise that light is needed in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light; Notice that light is...

An inspirational CALL TO ACTION for all young conservationists, The Problem with Plastic combines nature, science, beautiful photography and a fact-packed handbook. Kids worldwide care about this...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Identify how sounds are made; Recognise that vibrations from sounds travel through a medium to the ear; Find patterns...

Step back in time 2500 years to the world of the ancient Greeks. Discover how archaeologists have uncovered and analysed ruins, pottery, coins and other artefacts to piece together the fascinating...

Step back in time more than 4000 years to the world of the ancient Egyptians. Discover how Egyptians farmed, built homes, raised families and worked for the pharaoh, their king. Learn how to read...

Step back in time to discover a story of invasion and empire. Learn what everyday life was like for a Roman citizen back home in Rome. Join centurions as they march across Europe to invade Britain...

Step back in time more than 1000 years and go on a fascinating voyage into the world of the Vikings. Learn how Viking families survived in the icy north of Europe. Discover how the Vikings' bravery...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants including roots, stems, trunks, leaves and...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways; Identify that animals get nutrition from what they...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Identify that humans get nutrition from what they eat and recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Describe the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun in the solar system; Describe the movement of...

This title supports the following learning objectives for Key Stage 2 science: Compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties;...

How can we remove plastic waste from the world's oceans? What can be done to rebuild damaged coral reefs? And is it true that one day there might be a car that can also become a small plane? In this...

How do you fix a giant tortoise's damaged shell? What could cause a red river hog to unexpectedly lose weight? And how do you perform an eye operation on an elephant? It's all in a day's work for a...

A powerful telescope has discovered a giant object speeding through our solar system. Is it an asteroid? Will its orbit bring it close to Earth? Is there a chance it could one day collide with our...

Imagine working in a laboratory that's 200 miles above Earth's surface. You perform experiments on microbes, metals and even your own body. You travel to work on a spacecraft, work alongside robots...

The fantasy world that started out in your imagination is slowly coming to life. That new level is looking great on you computer screen. And after playing for hours, you have finally fixed that...

"A biome is all the living things in a particular environment, such as a forest or a desert." This is the diary of an explorer as she visits the most interesting biomes on our planet. Join her as she...

What do an elephant called Ning Nong and a gorilla called Jambo have in common? They are both animal heroes! In this book you'll read about devoted dogs, courageous cats, a brave beluga whale, and a...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book...

With many young adults (and even some adults) struggling to manage their finances, it's never too early to begin learning about the essential life skill of managing money. In this high-interest and...

If you love spiders, or if you are terrified of spiders, or if you just want to be mind-boggled by some incredible arachnid facts, this book is for you! These little eight-legged creatures are often...

Earth's insects are in trouble. That's one half of this book's simple but incredibly important message. The book's other, more hopeful, "call to action" is that everyone can do something to help...

There's no Planet B, climate change is happening and no one is more ready to tackle this issue than kids. But in recent times, discussion of climate change and its effects has begun to cause fear and...

"Let nature be your teacher when your feelings are tangled up in knots." One way to feel better when we are hurting is to spend time outside. Being in nature is good for both our bodies and our minds...

The Out of Sync Family(formerly titled, The Goodenoughs Get In Sync) is a delightfully illustrated chapter book geared for ages 8 to 12 and tells the tale of five family members and their naughty dog...

What do you do when the voice in your head tells you you’re wrong? You say something silly and the other kids laugh at you? You want to speak up but don’t have enough courage. Ellie and Alyssa have...

Anna had a powerful bond with her great grandmother. And when she passed away she left Anna something very special. It would take her back to old Naples, to plagues, the Fontanelle cemetery and to...

Coming home from a friend’s house one Sunday afternoon, Thomas came across a street full of rubbish. Piles of it in front of peoples’ homes. It was a council clean up. Thomas peered into the heaps of...

Mia Morgan lives on a farm. She is shy and anxious about making new friends when school starts back. On day one, she is teased when her favourite goat follows her to the school bus. But then Ms...

He was built for small things. But he dreams of adventure. All Half wants is a life free from Electricians. He’s sick of being shoved into remote controls, clocks, and talking toys. But it’s hard to...

Over millions of years, countless animals, plants, fungi and other forms of life evolved together to form complexecosystems in each habitat type. Today, each resulting ecosystem of our world...

These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.

These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching sign language to children from as young as seven months we can help them to convey their...

These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.

These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey...

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey...

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey...

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey...

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey...