Discover all the foul facts about the history of royalty with history's most horrible headlines: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the nobility. From which king died after falling off the toilet and why people thought King John was a werewolf to why Queen Anne's feet were covered in garlic. It's all in Horrible Histories: Cruel Kings and Mean Queens: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Eggs-tra special Hidden Pictures fun! A perfect addition to any Easter basket, this 96-page puzzle book features more than 600 hidden objects throughout color and black-and-white puzzles. Little bunnies ages 4 and up will love the 100+ stickers, plus craft ideas and more egg-citement. This delightful activity book features a wide variety of Easter puzzles, from Hidden Pictures scenes and spot-the-differences to springtime activities showing bunnies, chicks and flowers. Bonus pages at the end of the book have recipes, hands-on activities and crafts like a make-your-own bunny headband, as well as colorful Easter egg cut-outs. This book will delight every child who loves celebrating Easter. Plus, puzzling offers a fun way for kids to build important school skills like concentration, attention to detail and determination. Stickers are an irresistible way to improve fine motor skills, too. Like all Highlights products, Hidden Pictures Easter Puzzles Deluxe is crafted by experts to bring kids meaningful benefits and maximum fun!

Find out the truth about our bodies and learn exactly what makes us human in this fascinating nonfiction reader! Featuring detailed, vibrant images, diagrams, and charts that familiarize readers with digestion, the circulatory system, and bacteria in conjunction with biological and anatomical vocabulary, readers will learn all about gross anatomy, some of the amazing things our bodies can do, and how it performs day-to-day activities--from digesting to pumping blood.

How did he walk through walls, escape drowning, and shatter iron chains that were tightly wrapped around him?

The rare photos in this book might help you figure it out. So might the exclusive update about the rumor that Houdini was poisoned. But just remember, a true magician never reveals his tricks. . . .

A bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these?

You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book.

Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.

Ever wondered why sharks have such a bad reputation? Are they dangerous, human-munching monsters? Or have we got it all wrong? In fact, only SIX people get attacked by sharks every year across the WHOLE WORLD. And how many sharks are eaten by humans every year? ONE HUNDRED MILLION! So maybe sharks are more afraid of us …

Take a deep dive into the ridiculously funny life of sharks (and some things that have nothing to do with sharks but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire.

This face-achingly funny book will also teach you about great white sharks, tiger sharks and hammerhead sharks, just how incredibly old sharks are, and why sharks are SO important for the environment and how to look after them.

So, whether you're seriously afraid of sharks or love them so much you want to invite a shark to your next birthday party, this HILARIOUS book is for you. Prepare to roll around the floor laughing with the snot-inducingly brilliant The Funny Life of Sharks, with side-splittingly funny illustrations from Rob Jones.

A fact-packed fun book of horse and pony themed puzzles. Test your knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National Geographic Kids fun book of horse and pony themed puzzles. Shetland ponies, Arabian horses, mustangs and more - all the favourite equines are here! Inside are brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games, crosswords and word searches, in varying levels of difficulty with fascinating facts along the way.

A friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the crime-fighting industry, written by Detective Constable Alexandra Beever. Do you have what it takes to become a detective, a crime scene investigator or a forensic scientist? Find out all about the incredible crime-fighting jobs you could do, from training to become a crime laboratory analyst or a lawyer to working as a helicopter pilot or even becoming an expert in fingerprints. This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in helping people and fighting crime. Other titles in the series include: How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (shortlisted for a 2020 Blue Peter Book Award); How to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs; How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs; How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs.

Find out how the first Mother's Day came about and how it is celebrated around the world. Then get creative and have a go at one of the many craft activities and recipes in this bumper book. Follow the simple step-by-step guides and you'll be able to create a card and gifts for your mum to make her day really special. Activities include a scrummy no-cook breakfast, your own mother's day poem, a creative herb garden and decorated cupcakes. Why not check out The Christmas Book and The Easter book as well?

A new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids series, this book is packed with logic puzzles that are guaranteed to put your powers of deduction to the test. From mind-boggling sudoku and stupefying simple-loop games to bridge-building challenges and cryptic conundrums, there are plenty of exciting puzzles to keep your brain busy. Created by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids.

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. A kid's life in prehistoric times might sound like fun, what with all those woolly mammoths and massive stone circles, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from living in a cave and hunting wild boar to being forced down mines to collect flint... and even eating butter kept in a bog! Probably the first book about Prehistoric Times to feature roller skates and doughnuts, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history! Brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Aztec Age.

Go in search of mobs--good and bad--with the only official Leveled Reader series based on Minecraft! Bonus: Includes over 30 stickers! Minecraft(R) is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for younger fans of the game ages 4 to 7. They'll get a great introduction to Overworld mobs as Emmy, Birch, and their tame wolf Byte set out on an adventure to find Emmy a pet of her own. Along the way, they will encounter mobs that are helpful and mobs that are hostile in a story that's filled with fun and action. Over 30 full-color stickers add to the fun! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. (c) 2021 Mojang AB and Mojang Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.

Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School!

Did you know that ancient Egyptians treated infections by putting moldy bread on them? Did you know that ancient Roman workers would stomp around barefoot in big tubs filled with urine to clean their clothes?

Learn more weird-but-true ancient history facts with A.J. and Andrea from Dan Gutman’s bestselling My Weird School series. This highly illustrated series of nonfiction books features hundreds of hysterical facts, plus lots of photos and illustrations.

Whether you’re a kid who wants to learn more about ancient history or simply someone who wants to know what came out of the very first vending machine, this is the book for you!

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

Over 100 animal-themed crossword puzzles, covering everything from sea creatures and fictional animals to birds, pets and insects. The crosswords get gradually harder throughout the book, and they're perfect for long journeys and playing with friends and family.