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)

The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When you find out an extinct species lives on a secret island your round the world adventure begins! Explore overgrown jungles, forgotten cities and the depths of the sea. Meet curious creatures and uncover long-lost mysteries 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) The Lost Emerald (9780008532116) The Magician's Library (9780008532123)

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.

This entertaining activity pad is jam-packed with simple travel-themed word, number and picture puzzles for young children. The activities, which include a pirate dot-to-dot, matching windsurfers, and a London spot-the-difference also help develop vital reading, writing, counting and observation skills. All the answers are at the back of the book.

Uncover the secrets behind our planet's most magnificent marvels, epic extremes, and astonishing animals in this fact-packed series sequel! Did you know that dogs can shake off a pound of water in less than a second? That some sand dunes whistle and sing? That the U.S. dollar bill is full of hidden symbols related to the number 13? Our world is filled with strange, bizarre, and weird happenings. But what do they mean? WHY are they important? And what secrets are behind them? These secrets and MORE are revealed through cool stories, action-packed photos, fantastic infographics, and exciting Q&As with in-the-field experts. Discover the secrets of sharkskin, the mysteries behind incredible island animals, the power behind lightning, how a rare gemstone changes colour, and more bizarre stuff that presents a fresh way of looking at our amazing planet.

In this stylish follow-up to 'Lift-the-Flap Biggest, Fastest, Tallest', readers can find out what the strongest, deadliest, fiercest, cleverest, hottest, coldest, smelliest and weirdest things are. Ideal for children who want the information but are daunted by the sheer size and word count of other 'Records' books. There are facts about all kinds of animals, amazing achievements by people around the world, the most impressive computers and robots, and even the most powerful forces in the known universe.

This book helps children learn how to learn to think rationally with logic puzzles, challenges and activitites. It enourages the reader to think outside the box, take creative risks and find new ways to do things. As well as puzzles, the book explores the stories of rational and logical thinkers from history to help children learn from the brilliant men and women of the past. Project Logic helps children aged 8+ to test and improve their critical thinking skills. The books boost growth mindset, as the reader is asked to challenge themselves with fun puzzles and then discover how critical thinking can help us to solve everyday problems and issues. Titles in the series: PROVE IT! How to Think Rationally BE CREATIVE! How to Think Outside the Box TEST IT! How to Think Scientifically GET IT RIGHT! How to Think Accurately

The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When a precious emerald goes missing from a secure vault, your detective skills are put to the test! Explore an old castle, giant nests and underground caves. Meet goblins, ghosts, dragons and other fantastic beasts 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) Secret Island (9780008532109) The Magician's Library (9780008532123)

The ideal gift for problem solving kids this Christmas. Brilliant new puzzle books for kids With more than 120 fun puzzles you'll never want to put this book down! From number towers to sum finders, sudoku to code breakers, there's no chance of boredom with so many different brain-bending puzzles to try. Are you ready to solve it? Other books in this series.... Brain Games For Big Thinkers (9780008503376) Word Games for Big Thinkers (9780008503406)

This digest-sized trivia book contains over 500 numb-your-noggin questions that will surely stump even the smartest of trivia champs Split up into 8 categories ranging from television, film and music to animals, comics and sports, this fascinating, compact book is perfect for tossing into the backpack for car rides, recess and sharing with friends
What city is considered the biggest consumer of Slurpees? Which country added the joker to the playing card deck? How many vertebraea are in a giraffe's neck? You'll find over 500 endlessly entertaining questions like these in this digest-sized trivia book that makes a perfect companion for car rides, waiting rooms, or when Mom has the tv remote. You'll even stump your friends and family with these fascinating questions varying in topics such as sports, movies, comics, animals, games and more The intriguing trivia will keep you turning the page for hours, filling your mind with dozens of mind-blowing factoids.

Do you know how long it would take you to drive to the sun? Or whether you'd like to go on a space vacation? Be truly amazed by these awesome facts about our planet, our solar system, and our universe!

Find out:

How long it would take you to drive to Pluto?

What the weather is like on Neptune?

How many tonnes of litter humans have left on the moon?

And did you know that next time you look up to the sky and see a shooting start it could actually be a pair of pants? On the ISS undies are ejected into space burning up in the Earth's atmosphere!

Find out hilarious, intriguing and ridiculous facts with this awesome book! Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)? Ready, set, BLAST OFF!

Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer or to work at Mission Control? Find out all about space and all the incredible space jobs you could do, from training to be a space chef or designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we could live on, or even blasting into space and living in the International Space Station. This book will inspire anyone with an interest in science and space exploration.

Paperback includes a press-out-and-make rocket, over 100 stickers and fold-out space scenes!

Dinosaurs come to life with this family-friendly 500-piece dinosaur jigsaw puzzle, featuring the bestselling paperback edition of the T. Rex Handbook! This puzzle features stunning prehistoric art of the great T. Rex, featuring the phenomenal illustrations of paleo-artist Julius Csotonyi. Delight and challenge your friends and family with this challenging 550-piece puzzle. Suitable for kids and adults alike, this jigsaw puzzle is sure to entertain for hours. Including the T. Rex Handbook, the ultimate guide to one of the world's most popular dinosaurs, for some extra dinosaur fun.

The ultimate search-and-find book with a twist! Join Wally for a fun day at the museum. Search for Wally and his friends amongst the amazing artefacts and exciting exhibitions. And that's not all: this book contains over 500 challenging differences to spot! A totally essential test for eagle-eyed Wally-Watchers!

A gorgeously illustrated and engaging guide to the world of art.

Immerse yourself in the amazing world of art in this beautiful book with text by Helena Hunt, stylishly illustrated by the inimitable print-maker James Brown.

What is art, and how have we used it to express ourselves throughout history? From cave painting right up to pop art; the Renaissance to twentieth-century sculpture, discover the stories behind great movements, processes and artists – both the household names and the perhaps not-so-familiar. Covering thirty topics, including printing, pigment, ceramics and pattern and photography, as well as Impressionism, Romanticism and Surrealism, this is a thoughtful and easily digestible approach to a huge subject.

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! Read each statement and decide if they are right or wrong, but prepare to be surprised by the sometimes strange truths. Try these and read the book to find out if you were able to separate the facts from the fakes: You swallow eight spiders per year. All blue-eyed people are related. Sweat doesn't smell bad. Over half of your body is not human. Fascinating facts, eye-catching illustration and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest read for children aged 9+, and there is plenty of science learning as well. Titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills The Truth about Survival Skills

Fur-raising tales of real-life Rebel Cats! Discover secrets, stories and facts about history's most fascinating felines! An engaging collection about cats who are the heroes of their own stories, Rebel Cats introduces us to fur-raising facts and adventures from around the world and across the centuries. With profiles of over 30 real-life felines, including WWII heroes, courageous adventurers, a Guinness World Record holder and even an astrocat that travelled in space (and made it back to Earth to tell the tale). Plus tons of information on cat activism, feline myths and more! Rebel Cats is the perfect gift for any cat lover, all year round!

The ideal stocking-filler for young puzzle-lovers, this book contains 100 festive crosswords to keep little elves and angels full of cheer for the 12 days of Christmas and beyond. Their themes range from Santa and his reindeer, decorations and jolly snowmen to gifts, nativity, carols, songs and holiday food - with a feast of general knowledge besides. The grids grow gradually more challenging as the book progresses and are perfect for quiet times alone or playing with friends and family. Ideal screen-free fun, and great for children's spelling and vocabulary, too. All the answers are at the back of the book.

In this fascinating and touching book, children can learn about 50 courageous creatures from around the world and throughout history. This fully illustrated collection gathers heart-warming, surprising and often emotionally powerful stories of bravery, discovery and friendship. Featuring a range of animals - from heroes, helpers and adventurers to achievers and many more - young readers will discover some of the most famous and unforgettable animals of all time. Compelling and visually arresting in equal measure, this is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history.

The perfect gift for puzzle loving kids this Christmas. When you visit the 'Mythical Creatures' section of the museum, your exciting egg-hunt begins! Search this mystical world for the origin of these curious eggs. Will it be the Kelpie's lagoon? The Sphinx's desert lair? Meet a dragon, a phoenix and other mythical creatures 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! Enchanted Lands (9780008457464), The Missing Astronaut (9780008457471), The Time Traveller (9780008457488)

This enchanting activity pad is bursting with unicorn-themed activities. Guide a little lost unicorn through a maze to the stables, join the dots to draw a magical palace, and spot differences between flying dragons. There are 30 pages of pictures to colour and all the puzzle answers are included at the back of the book.