There's a new baby joining the herd. It's an African elephant calf! Learn all about these big babies, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.

From acclaimed author Dan Smith comes a page-turning, atmospheric ghost story packed full of adventure and heart ... 'What a story ... absolutely gripping' EMMA CARROLL 'An enchanting, beautifully crafted wartime tale'ALLY SHERRICK Malaya, 1942. Nisha's home is destroyed by war and she and her mother, Amma, flee to her father's ancestral house in England, perched on a cliff top on the cold Northern coast. When Amma falls gravely ill, Nisha is left to face her formidable grandmother alone. Grandmother's rules are countless, and her Anglo-Indian granddaughter is even forbidden from climbing the old weeping tree. But when a ghost child beckons Nisha to sit under its boughs, and promises her Amma's life in return for three truths, its pull proves irresistible ... A thrilling historical ghost story; full of adventure, grief, guilt, forgiveness and belonging A fresh angle on a wartime story: the prejudice Nisha faces as a refugee feels particularly relevant today Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll Praise for Dan Smith: 'Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.' EMMA CARROLL on She Wolf 'This book grabbed me from page one - highly recommended' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy

Take a journey through the oceans of the world in this beautiful book, made entirely from hand-pressed plants.

Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms silky seaweeds, feathery algae and bright coastal blooms into playful penguins, scuttling crabs and schools of silvery sharks. Turn the page to explore each corner of the oceans, from hidden rock pools to the darkest depths. Marvel as plants transform into marvellous creatures, and discover the magic and beauty that lies beneath the waves . . .

When the crown jewels go missing from Kennel Palace, it's up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson to solve the crime. But with multiple suspects and a trail that's starting to run cold, will they be able to catch the culprit in time? The first book in a brand-new Sherlock Bones fiction series, this fun puzzle adventure contains over 30 games - such as mazes, search games and silhouette matches - that are woven into the action, so the reader can feel immersed in the exciting detective plot and help Bones and Catson solve the mystery.

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. Did you know that the monarch butterfly - one of the most seemingly delicate of all of nature's animals - is actually one of the toughest? Children can discover the fascinating story of these beautiful butterflies through stunning photographs and accessible text in this National Geographic Kids Level 4 Reader. Level 4: Independent Reader books are perfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 4 Reader, try Cats vs. Dogs (9780008266790).

A celebration of the joy of markets, cooking, and fresh food. Saturday is market day. We are looking for eggs, pumpkin, fruit, and bread. What will we find first? Where did it come from? And what will we make with it? Market Day is a non-fiction exploration of a trip to a fruit and vegetable market. Learn all about fresh produce and where it comes from with celebrated illustrator Alice Oehr!

The world is full of colourful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behaviour.

Can Betty buy a bit of butter and bake it in a batter? This is a tongue twister. The answer to this question does not really matter. The point is to try to say it out loud without making a mistake. Read this book to learn why tongue twisters seem to cause your tongue to twist! This full-color nonfiction reader will engage students in reading while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary and a table of contents to develop students' comprehension and literacy skills. This book aligns with national and state standards and features exciting TIME For Kids content to keep grade 2 students engaged in learning.

Party with Poppy, Branch and all your favorite Trolls in this amazing new novelty book, filled with fun colours and shiny foil to scratch! Poppy and the Trolls are having a party and you're invited! Use the wooden stylus to scratch away the pages and discover who's invited, complete a maze to help Branch deliver the invitations, design a cake with Bridget and a whole lot more. It's sure to be a blast! comes with wooden sylus to create gorgeous artworks spiral bound so pages lay flat sparkly foil on cover making this an eye-catching gift for any Trolls fan

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments. Third grade students will learn all about the impact of human actions on the Earth through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to learn about looking after Busy Pets! Feed the dog some treats, watch the hamster turn in its wheel and visit the bunny in the garden. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Pets has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more in the Busy Book series: Busy Farm, Busy Party and Busy Zoo.

Science and laughs combine in this out-of-this-world adventure, featuring illustrations by Ben Mantle! 'Pure joy' PIERS TORDAY '[A] warm, funny alien read' VASHTI HARDY 'A bright, brainy book' THE TIMES 'If you like your science with a dose of laughter, then this rollicking space adventure is for you.' WEEK JUNIOR You might think that this story is going to be an intergalactic adventure filled with UFOs, black holes, killer robots and some very foul-smelling aliens. And you'd be right. But it's mostly about a boy called Jake, his embarrassing dad, and the mind-boggling question ... are we really alone in the universe? Funny, easy to read and hugely likeable, Space Oddity combines science, comedy and adventure for ages 7 and up. A new, younger story from award-winning writer Christopher Edge, author of The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day. Came out of The Big Idea Competition, from a story entry by scientist Dr Sarah Ryan. Cover and inside illustrations by Ben Mantle (The Land of Roar and I, Cosmo).

This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed guide to rocks and minerals will get kids outside to discover the amazing world underneath their feet. Created for the ultimate explorer, this book gives kids the knowledge and skills they need to identify just about anything they dig up! With tons of info and interactivity, it's the perfect companion for the garden, day trips, camping and holidays. Durable and portable, it's just right for pocket or backpack.

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book authors across four reading levels. From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this level 3 reader. Level 3: Becoming independent Best suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.

Help Rabbit reach her lettuce leaves and Squirrel find her home by following the finger trails in this delightful young puzzle book. It features ten simple mazes with a variety of themes and designs and charming detailed illustrations by Elisa Ferro. Maze puzzles are a great way for children to develop and practise cognitive, navigational and fine-motor skills.

This ROAR-some colouring book is packed with the biggest, fiercest dinosaurs to bring to life with your pens. Fleshing out their terrifying teeth, huge horns, enormous tails and other fearsome features, children can recreate a triceratops, diplodocus, tyrannosaurus-rex and more. It also includes fascinating facts and information about each of the dinosaurs.

Is Kevin De Bruyne your ultimate football hero? One of the best advanced playmakers in world football today, De Bruyne is part of the star-studded Manchester City team which has won both the EFL Cup and Premier League title. With Belgium, De Bruyne was also a third-place winner at the FIFA 2018 World Cup. Discover how De Bruyne's dedication to football saw him advance in Belgium's Gent youth system. Learn about how his hard work paid off as top club Chelsea swooped in to take him to the big league in 2012, and how his star status has grown from strength to strength since. The Football Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading in young children, and is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.

Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a heard of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search for a water hole. The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her. Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.

Oona is one determined little mermaid, but she faces her biggest challenge yet in trying to make friends with Stanley the shark. Whatever will she do? A fun-filled and gorgeously illustrated celebration of friendship, creativity and perseverance. Oona loves to share her inventions with her friends. They're big and bold and loud - just like her! But there's one underwater creature who doesn't seem to enjoy Oona's company, or her creations. And that's Stanley the shark! Oona's latest hopping, chopping and popping inventions just make him angry. Oona may not know what Stanley likes, but she does know what he doesn't. And maybe that's a good place to start. Because mermaids never stop trying . . . not when there's a friend out there to make. From the New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa, the dynamic partnership behind Oona.

Set in a world where plants talk, friendship is hard-won and adventure is around the bend of every river ... 'Townsend has crafted an uncannily rich and tactile atmosphere, grounding the reader in the setting so successfully that I could almost feel the river mist settling in my hair.' SARAH DRIVER 'Just finished this breathless marvel and there's so much to love about it. Wild and imaginative storytelling, it introduces us to talking oaks, poisonous rock and a central character with a lot to prove.' FLEUR HITCHCOCK Orla has lived on her own since Ma died, with only her beloved garden for company. When sickness comes and nature is blamed, Orla knows she must find a cure. Armed with her mother's book of plants and remedies, she steals away on a river boat with two other stowaways, Idris and Ariana. Soon the trio must navigate the rapids of the Inkwater to a poisonous place from which they may never return ... The debut novel from an astonishingly talented new writer A wild rapids-ride of a story, suffused at every turn with authentic details of the natural world A gorgeous gifty book: a flapped paperback with illustration by Marie-Alice Harel.