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Savage Shapes (Paperback): Kjartan Poskitt Savage Shapes (Paperback)
Kjartan Poskitt; Illustrated by Philip Reeve 1
R194 R106 Discovery Miles 1 060 Save R88 (45%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Using a host of hilarious characters, Kjartan Poskitt presents all the tricks, tips and shortcuts to shapes they don't teach at school. Readers will find out how to command respect throughout the entire Universe, learn why the US defence headquarters is a pentagon, and discover the quickest way to get a naked Colonel back to his beach hut.

Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts Creativity Journal (Hardcover): Jenna Ballard Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts Creativity Journal (Hardcover)
Jenna Ballard
R252 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R81 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Packed with prompts, pages for doodling, and guided lists of favourite movie moments, this hardcover guided journal is perfect for fans looking to show their house pride! Inside you'll find information about house history, accomplishments and profiles of famous alums, as well as brackets for Quidditch predictions and a log for house points. Tear-out activity pages to share with other Gryffindors, Ravenclaws, Slytherins and Hufflepuffs make this journal a magical must-have.

Super Cute Embroidery (Kit): Editors of Klutz Super Cute Embroidery (Kit)
Editors of Klutz
R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn how to embroidery stitch with Super Cute Embroidery by Klutz! In this adorable kit, kids can learn embroidery stitching the cute way with a new stitch on each adorable project! This kit will teach kids how to satin-stitch a bee and cross-stitch a popsicle! There are 8 different designs printed in 4-colour, in cotton fabric. The kit comes with an embroidery hoop sized perfectly for the art work. Included in the kit: Embroidery hoop Custom designed fabric with 8 projects 7 coolours of embroidery thread Felt embellishments 2 needles What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended Creativity Rewarding Reading Skills to Build On Everything You Need

The World's Fastest, Spookiest, Smelliest, Strongest Book (Paperback): Jan Payne, Mike Phillips The World's Fastest, Spookiest, Smelliest, Strongest Book (Paperback)
Jan Payne, Mike Phillips 1
R186 Discovery Miles 1 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is stuffed with the fastest, brightest, longest, funniest, weirdest, wildest, wettest, saddest, brainiest, and fascinating-est things in the world. It will amuse, entertain and amaze you with the most excellent, outstanding and, quite simply, best things on our planet and beyond. For instance, did you know the oldest skyscraper in the world is in Chicago and was built in 1885? Or, that the most extraordinary fireworks display was the one that closed the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in 2000? Or that the world's most expensive painting is 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch, sold in 2012 for $119.9 million? From the highest peaks to the murkiest depths, the fastest man to the slowest sloth, the oldest lake to the most venomous snake and much, much more.

A Ladybird Book: Climate Change (Hardcover): HRH the Prince of Wales, Tony Juniper, Emily Shuckburgh A Ladybird Book: Climate Change (Hardcover)
HRH the Prince of Wales, Tony Juniper, Emily Shuckburgh; Illustrated by Aleesha Nandhra
R221 R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Save R39 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Earth's climate has changed a number of times in the past due to natural changes in the Earth's environment. But the change in climate occurring at the present time is not natural. It is a result of the actions of people and it is happening at a very fast rate. Climate Change looks at the causes and effects of climate change on human life, nature and the Earth's geography. It celebrates the youth climate change movement and highlights the small changes everyone can do, today, to help slow and halt the progression of climate change. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book. Other titles available in this series: The Ancient Egyptians Animal Habitats Baby Animals Electricity The Human Body Insects and Minibeasts The Romans Sea Creatures The Solar System The Stone Age Trains Trees Weather

Football School: The Greatest Ever Quiz Book (Paperback): Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton Football School: The Greatest Ever Quiz Book (Paperback)
Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton; Illustrated by Spike Gerrell
R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Test your football knowledge with over 300 funny and fascinating questions about the beautiful game. How much do you know about football - and the world? Test yourself and your friends with over 300 brain-busting questions from Football School. Discover questions on star strikers, crafty coaches, momentous matches and much, much more. Packed with hilarious cartoons and fascinating trivia, this spin-off from the bestselling series is the perfect way for fans to learn more about the beautiful game.

The Summoner's Handbook (Hardcover): Taran Matharu The Summoner's Handbook (Hardcover)
Taran Matharu 1
R538 R444 Discovery Miles 4 440 Save R94 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Enter the world of the Summoner with this beautifully designed special edition handbook, including a complete illustrated Demonology and an exclusive new story. A must-have for all Summoner fans!

"The ability to summon is passed down through the blood..."

Summoner: One who is gifted with the ability to summon demonic creatures that are emotionally connected to their human counterparts.

As brought to life in the bestselling Summoner series, the magic of summoning is also an art, with a story of its own. The Summoner's Handbook reveals the epic journal of James Baker, who inspired the series hero, Fletcher, to discover his own summoning abilities.

Along with a complete illustrated demonology, a guide to the basics of summoning and glorious artwork from the world of the Hominum Empire, you'll learn everything a Summoner should know, and more.

Beautifully rendered in two tone colours and full of detailed sketches, this hardback is the perfect treat for new and old fans of the New York Times bestselling SUMMONER series.

Can't Get Enough Shark Stuff (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Can't Get Enough Shark Stuff (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dive into the perfect combination of facts, stories, photos, and fun all about the world's most ferocious and fascinating ocean predator SHARKS! For animal lovers who are absolutely obsessed with everything sharks, this book has it all: tons of mind-blowing facts, exciting games, hands-on activities, hilarious shark jokes, and suspenseful stories from shark experts. It also includes tantalising tidbits about perplexing prehistoric sharks, the latest info on studying sharks in the wild, and surprising, cutting-edge discoveries about shark behaviour. Key features include: A glossary game in the front of the book to learn key terms More than 250 stunning photographs Detailed diagrams and infographics Articles on the latest shark research and hands-on accounts from experts "Fin-tastic Facts" gallery spreads showcasing sharks with the fiercest features, the sneakiest defences, and more Hilarious shark jokes Hands-on activities you can try at home Quizzes and games to test your knowledge This brand-new series from National Geographic Kids combines fun facts, photos, info-packed articles, and incredible statistics all in a single book. It's a one-stop shop for everything kids want about their favourite topic. A winning combination of running text and short bursts of information keeps kids excited and engaged as they get all kinds of amazing content about their go-to subject. From telling jokes to friends, to impressing teachers, to absorbing the latest research, kids will love sharing what they've learned about sharks and will want to dive into this book again and again.

Kan 'n Walvis Winde Los? - En Ander Gruwelike En Grillerige Vrae oor Diere (Afrikaans, Paperback): Jaco Jacobs Kan 'n Walvis Winde Los? - En Ander Gruwelike En Grillerige Vrae oor Diere (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Jaco Jacobs; Illustrated by Zinelda McDonald
R160 R138 Discovery Miles 1 380 Save R22 (14%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Feite wat jou sal laat RIL en GRIL ... Eeuw! Jig! Sies! Bleg! Dis WALGLIK - maar dis WAAR! WEES GEWAARSKU - hierdie boek is propvol dierefeite wat jou kan NAAR MAAK! Watter oulike dierebabas eet hul ma se poef? Kan 'n gorilla puisies kry? Wat laat miere in zombies verander? Wat is 'n snotvis? Watter voëltjie los winde om sy prooi te vang? Word gril-gril slim en ontdek die grieselige kant van die natuur met hierdie prettige boek wat jong feitevrate sal laat ril van lekkerkry!

Go Wild! Lemurs (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids Go Wild! Lemurs (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids
R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bounce, climb, leap, and slide with lemurs in this adorable introduction to these curious and energetic creatures! Swing through the trees with ring-tailed lemurs to search for juicy fruits, then cuddle up with a troop for a snooze. Check out the timeline to learn how baby lemurs grow up, then follow along as they jump and play through the forests, marshes, and stony mountains where they live in the wild. Kids will fall in love with these fascinating creatures, from tiny mouse lemurs and big indri to loud ruffed lemurs and bug-eyes aye-ayes. Along with exploring adorable photos, kids will read about: * Where lemurs live * What lemurs eat * How different lemurs are similar and different * How they use their bodies to move * All about life in a lemur troop Kids will also learn about what's happening to the lemurs' habitats and how people are helping. Filled with fun facts, adorable photos, games, and activities that will inspire kids to care about these amazing animals. Complete your collection with these other Go Wild! titles: Sea Turtles Pandas Elephants

Little Kids First Big Book of The World (Hardcover, Amazon Kindle Edition): Elizabeth Carney, National Geographic Kids Little Kids First Big Book of The World (Hardcover, Amazon Kindle Edition)
Elizabeth Carney, National Geographic Kids
R350 R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Save R65 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This charming reference introduces young readers to the wider world by exploring languages, landscapes, weather, animals, capital cities, mountains, deserts, and other landscapes and landforms, and more. It encourages kids to get play with activities such as creating a mini-rainforest in a bottle and singing a simple song in Spanish. More than 100 colourful photos are paired with kid-friendly and age-appropriate maps along with basic facts about each continent. This book will quickly become a favourite at Storytime, bedtime, or any other time.

National Geographic Kids: Why Not? - Over 1,111 Answers to Everything (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids, Crispin Boyer National Geographic Kids: Why Not? - Over 1,111 Answers to Everything (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids, Crispin Boyer
R535 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Save R96 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Jam-packed with thousands of fascinating facts and interesting info this fun-filled Q&A book is sure to satisfy the most curious kids (and adults too!). The team that brought you WHY? flips that question around to deliver more than 1,111 more awesome answers, brain-bending breakdowns, and epic explainations to all kinds of burning questions about how the world works.

With the first book in the series, we answered WHY? In this exciting follow-up, we figured WHY NOT? The concept is simple. Got a question? Boy, do we have answers! Over 1,111 of them. Why don't you keep growing your whole life? Check out the human body section. Why aren't we traveling by jetpack yet? Tech has your answer. Why aren't school busses red? Flip to the pop culture chapter. Why aren't dinosaurs still alive? Why can't you walk on clouds? It's all there! With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information in a fun Q&A format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top 10 lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents!

How Many Spots Has a Cheetah Got? - Number Facts From Around the World (Paperback): Steve Martin, Amber Davenport How Many Spots Has a Cheetah Got? - Number Facts From Around the World (Paperback)
Steve Martin, Amber Davenport 1
R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How Many Spots Has a Cheetah Got? is full of mind-blowing number facts. Did you know that the average cheetah has over 2,000 spots? Or that your face has 43 muscles? Packed with stats and figures about every topic imaginable - from sharks and stars to knights and pirates - there's tons to explore and discover. Featuring a humorously-written text and beautiful, friendly illustrations by Amber Davenport, this is the perfect book for curious children aged 6 and up.

Football School Terrific Teams: 50 True Stories of Football's Greatest Sides (Paperback): Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton Football School Terrific Teams: 50 True Stories of Football's Greatest Sides (Paperback)
Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton; Illustrated by Spike Gerrell
R155 Discovery Miles 1 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Football School Terrific Teams is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers. Discover the incredible true stories behind the most famous clubs in history. Find out the stories behind the most legendary clubs in football history, such as Manchester United, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Explore how these teams have overcome failure and tragedy to win leagues and lift trophies and enter the record books. Also discover fascinating facts about more unknown clubs, including the German team with skull and crossbones logo and the most eco-friendly club in the world. Perfect for fans of Football School: Star Players and Football School: Epic Heroes, this collection of fifty true stories is a must-read for any young football fan. "We love this book series!" Match of the Day Weekly "Intelligent, inspiring, funny" Head of Education, Premier League Collect the series! Football School Season 1 -4 Star Players Epic Heroes Football School Terrific Teams 20 Fantastic Football Stories The Amazing Quiz Book The Incredible Joke Book The Ultimate Puzzle Book The Greatest Ever Quiz Book - out in 2022!

365 Cool Ways to Remember Stuff (Paperback): Lauren Holowaty 365 Cool Ways to Remember Stuff (Paperback)
Lauren Holowaty; Illustrated by Martina Motzo
R162 Discovery Miles 1 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

365 Cool Ways to Remember Stuff is packed with tips, tricks, rhymes and mnemonics to help with memorizing everything, from grammar, spelling and punctuation to maths, science and history. Can you remember how many days there are in each month? Or the names of the planets in the solar system? How about the difference between a noun and a verb? 365 Cool Ways to Remember Stuff will show you how to memorize the key facts in almost every school subject. With the help of the book's simple pointers, even the trickiest of facts will become memorable. The fun illustrations and engaging, educational text are sure to inspire and empower kids to confidently learn, remember and use new knowledge, both in and out of school.

My Weird School Fast Facts 7: Mummies, Myths, and Mysteries (Paperback): Dan Gutman My Weird School Fast Facts 7: Mummies, Myths, and Mysteries (Paperback)
Dan Gutman; Illustrated by Jim Paillot
R196 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R20 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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!

The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants: George and Harold's Epic Comix Collection (Paperback): Meredith Rusu The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants: George and Harold's Epic Comix Collection (Paperback)
Meredith Rusu 1
R263 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R44 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

George Beard and Harold Hutchins are back with original new comic adventures starring the world-famous Waistband Warrior, Captain Underpants! This collection includes all of George and Harold's hilarious comix from the TV show - over thirty original comic stories total! Each epic adventure features a brand-new villain from the hit Netflix TV series.

The Book of Me (Paperback): Adam Frost The Book of Me (Paperback)
Adam Frost; Illustrated by Sarah Ray 1
R187 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R34 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)? If you ran your school, what would the rules be? Would you rather talk to animals, or speak every language in the world? How fast can you run? Answer these questions and much more, with real life comparisons - how do you compare to an animal, another human, or even your parents? Collect your own data and enjoy silly facts, quizzes, and scrapbook activities. Write, draw, cut-out and fully make this book about you!

Beetles (Hardcover): William Anthony Beetles (Hardcover)
William Anthony; Designed by Amy Li
R399 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R60 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Are you ready to become the world's newest expert on bugs and beetles First you'll need some training. These books will teach you everything you need to know from how ants use teamwork when building bridges to the incredible transformation of a caterpillar to a moth. Follow the QR codes throughout these books to earn all six explorer badges|Are you ready to become the world's newest expert on bugs and beetles First you'll need some training. These books will teach you everything you need to know from how ants use teamwork when building bridges to the incredible transformation of a caterpillar to a moth. Follow the QR codes throughout these books to earn all six explorer badges

Pet Records (Paperback): National Geographic Kids, Julie Beer Pet Records (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids, Julie Beer
R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book goes to extremes to introduce kids to the best of the best in the world of over-achieving, amazing, record-setting pets! Pets are more than just our animal besties. They're totally extreme! From the largest to the smallest, the biggest braniacs to the most awesome athletes, discover the amazing talents of all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, bunnies, horses, reptiles, fish, even insects, and more. Some were just born this way. Others have worked hard to develop their skills. Plus, you'll dive into the details behind the records, see how different pets match up, and encounter some of the world's wackiest pet places. With eye-popping design, unforgettable photographs, and amazing stats, this book is sure to become the leader of the pack on every kid's bookshelf!

The Ultimate Minnesota Vikings Trivia Book - A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Vikings Fans!... The Ultimate Minnesota Vikings Trivia Book - A Collection of Amazing Trivia Quizzes and Fun Facts for Die-Hard Vikings Fans! (Paperback)
Ray Walker
R314 R261 Discovery Miles 2 610 Save R53 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Marley Dias Gets it Done And So Can You (Paperback): Marley Dias Marley Dias Gets it Done And So Can You (Paperback)
Marley Dias 1
R318 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R77 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Marley Dias, presenter of Netflix series Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices has something important to say! In this keep-it-real guide, 1000 Black Girl Books blogger Marley Dias tells you how she's turned her passion for literacy and diversity into a mega-hit movement that has grabbed the attention of the media and kids throughout the world. In this book, Marley offers practical tips for paying it forward with whatever makes your heart sing, and getting the support you need from parents, teachers and friends to turn your dreams into reality. With an introduction from Disney's A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay.

Weird But True! Animals (Paperback): National Geographic Kids Weird But True! Animals (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R228 R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Save R46 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

300 outrageous facts about wacky wildlife!

Get ready to ooh, aah and aww with wacky stats, tidbits, and trivia about the many ways animals can be incredibly WEIRD! Did you know that you can take a yoga class with goats? Or that there’s a pig that loves to paint? Or that slugs have green blood? The wild world of animals just got a little bit weirder in this new edition, packed with 300 facts and photos to encourage curiosity and keep kids entertained, amazed, and laughing for hours!

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Planet Earth (Hardcover): Sonya Newland Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Planet Earth (Hardcover)
Sonya Newland
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts! This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths. In Fact or Fake: The Truth About Planet Earth, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is it true that our planet is radioactive? Is Antarctica really the coldest place on Earth? A day is 24 hours long, or is it? The North Pole is moving. Is that fact or fake? Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other 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

National Geographic Kids: 1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids: 1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids
R425 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R86 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mummies, pyramids, pharaohs, King Tut! Kids everywhere are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt and this colourful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts.

From the Great Pyramid and the Valley of the Kings to the Nile River and Cleopatra, discover all you have ever wanted to know about this ancient civilization. Unearth ancient hieroglyphs and their meanings; find out what was in King Tut's tomb; and get insights about the science of mummification. Learn about ancient Egyptian gods and famous pharaohs, and follow Egypt's battles for power in the world. After this deep dive into Egyptology, you'll be able to dazzle your friends and family with your newfound knowledge.

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