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Terrifying Tudors
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Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
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Discover all the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors with
history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the
Terrifying Tudors are ready to uncover, including: who invited
Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toilet and what you get when
you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig * fully
illustrated throughout and packed with horrible 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!
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England
(Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
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R261
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Discover all the foul facts about the history of Old Blighty with
history's most horrible headlines: English edition. The master of
making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to England.
From which monk tried to pinch the devil's nose with a pair of
tongs and why some people in the Middle Ages ate dove droppings to
which English King was accused of being a werewolf. It's all in
Horrible Histories: England: 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!
Discover 1,000 cool stickers featuring your favourite ocean
animals, like dolphins, coral, fish, sea turtles, seals and more.
You'll also find skill-building puzzles and mazes, spelling and
pattern games, drawing, photos, facts, and other activities that
will keep you entertained (and learning) for hours on end. National
Geographic Kids Sticker Activity Books are loaded with fun.
3, 2, 1 . . . Blast off to outer space and look for alien poos in a
search and find adventure that's out of this world! Alien poos from
outer space have invaded Earth! But don't worry, they're friendly.
Can you spot the alien poos exploring the galaxy, having fun at the
playground and tasting treats at the sweet factory? Look out for
the bonus astronaut poo in one of the colourful scenes.
Test your wits in this creepy collection of horror-themed
mini-mysteries, a follow-up to Sleuth & Solve! How does one boy
discover the lair of Frankenstein's monster? What is the identity
of the werewolf who torments an isolated village? And how do two
sisters escape the vengeful Loch Ness Monster? Welcome to the world
of Sleuth & Solve: Spooky, where creepy clues are hidden in
every detail and clever twists put your wits to the test. These
mind-bending mini-mysteries inspired by classic creepy characters
feature familiar fiends as well as terrifying new tales of ghosts,
witches, and more! Solving this suite of spooky puzzles takes keen
observation, strong logic, and lots of creative thinking. Play solo
or with friends, collecting points as you crack each compelling
case, decode the solution using a clever cryptograph, and reveal
whose sleuthing skills reign supreme! SCARY STORIES ARE
IRRESISTIBLE: From monster-themed birthday parties to Dungeons
& Dragons, Stranger Things, and Monsters, Inc., it's clear that
readers of all ages have a perennial predilection for all things
monstrous and scary. These tales are perfect for reading alone or
together, under the covers or in the dark, around the crackling of
a campfire . . . as long as you can crack the case before it's too
late. BOO! EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD MYSTERY: From Encyclopedia Brown
to Sherlock Holmes to Clue, mysteries transfix, engage, and
entertain! Following the previous two books in the Sleuth &
Solve series, this latest smart, age-appropriate take on mysteries
for kids will quickly become a family favorite. A-GAME-IN-A-BOOK:
This engaging narrative formula incorporates both a game (players
earn points for discerning each answer) and an opportunity to
decrypt and decode the clever solutions to each puzzle, adding
opportunities for interactivity and upping the stakes of the
reading experience. REINFORCES LOGICAL REASONING SKILLS: These
clever mysteries are solved by way of deduction, inference, and
logical reasoning, all of which are critical thinking skills
crucial to young readers' intellectual development both in and
outside of the classroom. IDEAL FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With a
comic-esque style, unique narrative approach, quirky scenarios, and
a compelling mystery/"scary stories" theme, this book packs loads
of reluctant reader appeal. Perfect for: * Fans of scary and spooky
stories * Fans of brainteasers and puzzles * Mystery aficionados *
Gift-givers * Parents * Educators
A friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the medical
industry, written by NHS GP and TV presenter Dr Punam Krishan. Do
you have what it takes to become a doctor, a medical scientist or
to work in public health? Find out all about the incredible
life-saving jobs you could do, from training to become a heart
surgeon or a paramedic to working as a psychologist or even
travelling to the most extreme areas of the world as an expedition
doctor. This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an
interest in helping people and saving lives. 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.
***** Grab your most trustworthy pen and dive into this brand new
collection of wordsearches from the Telegraph. With hundreds of
themed puzzles to choose from, this is the perfect activity book
for a long journey or a leisurely weekend. Relaxing and
entertaining, The Telegraph Book of Wordsearch 1 contains 13x13
grids with more than 20 words hidden across a range of diverse
themes, from weather to fruit and vegetables.
Ring in the holidays with Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and all
the toys from Disney/Pixar "Toy Story " This storybook with
press-out ornaments will make a perfect stocking stuffer for
children ages 3-7.
An exciting interactive title chock-full of colorful toucans,
jaguars, jumping tree frogs, and swinging monkeys, brings National
Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book
format. Packed with mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing
activities, and more, kids are sure to love these pages loaded with
fun.
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Blitzed Brits
(Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Kate Sheppard
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R200
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Discovery Miles 1 820
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Discover all the foul facts life at home during the Second World
War with history's most horrible headlines: Blitz edition. Get to
grips with Home Front life with Terry Deary, the master of making
history fun. From what really happened in Dad's Army to the perils
of air raids, and why the Blitzed Brits were eating chicken-fruit,
sinkers and nutty. It's all in Horrible Histories: Blitzed Brits:
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!
From acrostics and riddles to kennings and paradiddles, this is a fun anthology of puzzling poems which also encourages children to have a go at writing poetry themselves. Rhymes, Riddles and Paradiddles is an excellent tool for teachers who want to introduce different forms of poems to their pupils and features different types of puzzle poems that are commonly used as models for children's writing in schools. Including puzzle poems ranging from easy to difficult, different poem styles and lots of humour, join Roger Stevens as he helps young readers crack the codes and learn to write their own puzzling poems that will baffle even the greatest mind.
The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When a
mysterious message arrives from the future, your time-travelling
quest begins! Turn back time and explore the past with your handy
new time machine. Meet ancient creatures and explore lost worlds in
this fun-packed book of puzzles. Solve mazes, wordsearches, number
puzzles and more Find the clues and crack the code to finish the
story Will you take on the quest? For more puzzling fun...collect
the set! Mythical Mystery (9780008457457), Enchanted Lands
(9780008457464), The Missing Astronaut (9780008457471)
All About Lunar New Year: Things to Make and Do is the perfect
gift! Lunar New Year is one of the most significant holidays
celebrated across Asia. This beautiful book is filled with crafts
and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Lunar New Year
celebrations observed by over ONE BILLION people. Read about the
twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac and learn why they're so
important to the Lunar New Year as well as the other stories behind
this festival. Children can also create magical decorations, plan
for the wonderful year ahead and make delicious treats! The perfect
activity book, children can: Create magical lanterns Make paper
firecrackers Design a rooster mask Recipes include: Korean rice
cake soup Chinese walnut cookies Dumplings This is the ULTIMATE
book of Lunar New Year fun! Also in the series: All About Eid:
Things to Make and Do All About Diwali: Things to Make and Do
The perfect children's gift book to last the whole year Discover a
wonderful word every day! A year's worth of intriguing words,
including ones that reflect the changing seasons and link to the
date or month on which they appear. - suffragette on International
Women's Day - rewild on Earth Day - empathise on International Day
of Friendship Beautifully illustrated by Julia Murray with a ribbon
marker, it explains what the words mean, how to say them and where
they came from. Never be lost for words again...
The oceans of the world can be exquisitely beautiful, yet with very
little warning they are capable of turning into harsh and dangerous
places. Learn about the oceans of the world and the animals that
live in them. Read how mankind threatens their survival. Can you
decide which animals are the real heroes and villains of the
oceans? With fun facts, lots to colour on each page and a word
search children will be entertained for hours.
A friendly and fascinating book about how to work with animals, for
children from 6+, written by vet and CBeebies presenter Dr Jess
French Do you have what it takes to become a vet, a horse trainer
or to work at a nature reserve? Find out all about the incredible
animal jobs you could do, from training to become an animal
behaviourist or a wildlife rehabilitator to working at a zoo or
even becoming a bug wrangler! This fully illustrated book will
inspire any child with an interest in animals.
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