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Lifesize Deadly Animals (Paperback): Sophy Henn Lifesize Deadly Animals (Paperback)
Sophy Henn
R265 R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Save R28 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Let's go on a LIFESIZE adventure! Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most amazing DEADLY animals. Watch out for the LIFESIZE black caiman jaws, burmese python, slow loris and much more! This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of world's smallest and largest deadly animals and invites children to think about how they compare with these amazing creatures. This huge, playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children from picture book star, Sophy Henn. Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . . Try the other books in the series for more LIFESIZE fun! LIFESIZE (9781405289573) LIFESIZE DINOSAURS (9781405293952) LIFESIZE BABY ANIMALS (9781405299497)

The Little Book of Joy (Hardcover): Joanne Ruelos Diaz The Little Book of Joy (Hardcover)
Joanne Ruelos Diaz; Illustrated by AnneliesDraws
R458 R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Save R77 (17%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Discover a different way to find happiness every day of the year with this pocket-size book that celebrates the little things that bring great joy. Be inspired by famous people on their birthdays; learn how to spot and find flowers throughout each season; create your own gratitude jar; learn how to make pastries; make a gift for someone you love; discover the pleasure of letter writing; and find joy in a rainy day. Packed with art activities, famous birthdays, inventions, international holidays, facts, and trivia about the world around us, each page offers a mindful prompt to encourage gratitude for things we have, every day.

National Trust: How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear - 70 Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet (Paperback): Dr Jess... National Trust: How to Help a Hedgehog and Protect a Polar Bear - 70 Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet (Paperback)
Dr Jess French; Illustrated by Angela Keoghan
R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Learn how you can save endangered animals and make the world a better place, too! From beetles and butterflies, to puffins and polar bears, animals and habitats all over the world need our protection. In this beautifully illustrated book, children (and adults!) can learn about thirteen different habitats - gardens, hedgerows, heathlands, woodlands, highlands, wetlands, the coastline, freshwater, oceans, savannahs, jungles and mountains - and simple everyday ways we can protect them. Find out how to help hedgehogs in your own back garden or spread the word about endangered animals further from home, as you discover all the little things you can do to make a big difference. Including 70 everyday ways you can save our planet! Engaging text by Dr Jess French, presenter of Minibeast Adventure with Jess on CBeebies, with artwork by super-talented Angela Keoghan, illustrator of Inspector Brunswick and the Case of the Missing Eyebrow. **As seen on Channel 4 Sunday Brunch** Finalist for the Best Children's Publication award at the ACE Best Product Awards 2019

Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat Everywhere (Hardcover): Laura Mucha, Ed Smith Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat Everywhere (Hardcover)
Laura Mucha, Ed Smith; Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
R423 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R40 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Find out what children eat all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book, written by bestselling poet and author Laura Mucha, alongside acclaimed cookbook author Ed Smith. From pasta to passionfruit, baguettes to biryani, ramen to rambutan, there are so many different dishes and delicacies all around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about what people in other countries eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as where our food comes from, and the stories, cultures and traditions behind what we eat. A unique, warm-hearted book that will teach children understanding, empathy and respect of differing experiences, cultures and tradition. With engaging, colourful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas.

Crickets (Hardcover): William Anthony Crickets (Hardcover)
William Anthony; Designed by Amy Li
R375 R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Save R33 (9%) Ships in 9 - 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

Incredible Rugby (Paperback): Clive Gifford Incredible Rugby (Paperback)
Clive Gifford; Illustrated by Lu Andrade
R209 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R17 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of rugby. The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments. Also in the series: Incredible Cricket Stories Incredible Football Stories Incredible Rugby Stories

The Little Book of Amazing Facts for Kids of All Ages (Paperback): Martin Ellis The Little Book of Amazing Facts for Kids of All Ages (Paperback)
Martin Ellis
R116 R105 Discovery Miles 1 050 Save R11 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Science (Paperback): Alex Woolf Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Science (Paperback)
Alex Woolf
R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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: Water can boil and freeze at the same time. Atoms are 99.999999% empty space. Teleportation is impossible. Pistachio nuts can spontaneously burst into flame. 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 Best Would You Rather Book - Hundreds of funny, silly and brain-bending question and answer games for kids (Paperback):... The Best Would You Rather Book - Hundreds of funny, silly and brain-bending question and answer games for kids (Paperback)
Gary Panton; Illustrated by Andrew Pinder
R140 Discovery Miles 1 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A laugh-out-loud book based on everyone's favourite game, Would You Rather? Would you rather ... Be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Eat rotten eggs or drink expired milk? Have hands for feet or have feet for hands? Containing hundreds of devious dilemmas and quick-witted questions on the silly, smelly and everything in between, this is a game book like no other. Featuring themed sections, flowcharts and treasure hunts as a fresh take on the format, it's guaranteed to keep children (and adults!) entertained for hours on end.

Who Would Win?: Fiercest Feuds (Hardcover): Jerry Pallotta Who Would Win?: Fiercest Feuds (Hardcover)
Jerry Pallotta; Illustrated by Rob Bolster
R298 Discovery Miles 2 980 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Ten fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five new books in this action-packed animal series! Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behaviour, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations and amazing facts. Perfect for young fans of animals Learn what makes these creatures fierce competitors Includes fun facts, illustrations and photos

How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (Paperback): Dr Sheila Kanani How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (Paperback)
Dr Sheila Kanani; Illustrated by Sol Linero 1
R233 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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!

The Little Book of What's the Difference (Paperback): Martin Ellis The Little Book of What's the Difference (Paperback)
Martin Ellis
R116 R105 Discovery Miles 1 050 Save R11 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs (Paperback): DC Alexandra Beever How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs (Paperback)
DC Alexandra Beever; Illustrated by Sol Linero
R231 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R21 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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.

Politics for Beginners (Hardcover): Rosie Hore, Alex Frith, Louie Stowell Politics for Beginners (Hardcover)
Rosie Hore, Alex Frith, Louie Stowell; Illustrated by Kellan Stover 1
R308 R286 Discovery Miles 2 860 Save R22 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic style illustrations. Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information.

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Dinosaurs (Paperback): Sonya Newland Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Dinosaurs (Paperback)
Sonya Newland
R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Ships in 10 - 15 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 Dinosaurs will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is there really a dinosaur named after Hogwarts School? Is it true that Stegosaurus had two brain? Dinosaurs were great parents, fact or fake? T rex stood upright, or did it? 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

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About History (Paperback): Sonya Newland Fact or Fake?: The Truth About History (Paperback)
Sonya Newland
R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Ships in 10 - 15 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 History, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Did Charles Darwin really like to eat the animals he discovered? Did the Vikings wear horned helmets? Did the Hundred Years' War last 100 years? Was Alexander the Great buried alive? 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

Lonely Planet Kids The Incredible Human Body Tour (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Kids Lonely Planet Kids The Incredible Human Body Tour (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet Kids
R444 R415 Discovery Miles 4 150 Save R29 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe - you! In the company of our expert mini body guides, this book will get down to a microscopic level to explore all the various muscles, bones, organs and systems that make up the human body. Get ready to weave through great forests of hair, take a breakneck cruise along an artery (dodging red blood cells on the way) and get up close and personal with enormous eyes, mountainous toes and giant hearts. With a mixture of cartoons, photography and CGI art - and with fun fact-filled text - it's the human body as you've never experienced it before. Content includes: Brain, Nervous System and Senses The Mouth & Digestion Life Support (Heart, blood, muscles and bones) Defence and communication (skin, immune system, kidneys) Building Blocks (cells, DNA, genes) About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Animals (Paperback): Izzi Howell Fact or Fake?: The Truth About Animals (Paperback)
Izzi Howell
R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Ships in 10 - 15 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 Animals, will you separate the facts from the fakes?: Is it true that cassowaries can kill with their toenails? Can walruses really ski with their tusks? Polar bears are white, is that fact or fake? Have sharks lived on Earth longer than humans? 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

British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? - A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt (Paperback): Chae Strathie British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? - A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt (Paperback)
Chae Strathie; Illustrated by Marisa Morea 1
R243 R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Save R45 (19%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2019!

A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well, eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards!

Find it! In the country (Paperback): Richardson Puzzles and Games Find it! In the country (Paperback)
Richardson Puzzles and Games
R140 R125 Discovery Miles 1 250 Save R15 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Find it! In the country contains 25 things for children to search for whilst in the great outdoors, along with amazing facts and mind-bending puzzles. Perfect for minimising screen time, Find it! books keep children entertained, engaged and curious about the world around them. - Search for tractors, animal tracks and berries amongst many other things. - Learn fascinating facts about the things you are searching for. - Play wordsearches, mazes, spot the differences, and various other quizzes and games. The back of the book contains a certificate to award when everything has been successfully found, and for every 3 books completed, you can send off for a Find it! Super Spotter badge!

Find it! At the beach (Paperback): Richardson Puzzles and Games Find it! At the beach (Paperback)
Richardson Puzzles and Games
R140 R125 Discovery Miles 1 250 Save R15 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Find it! At the beach contains 25 things for children to search for whilst on the coast or at the seaside, along with amazing facts and mind-bending puzzles. Perfect for minimising screen time, Find it! books keep children entertained, engaged and curious about the world around them. - Search for crabs, sandcastles, and rock pools amongst many other things. - Learn fascinating facts about the things you are searching for. - Play wordsearches, mazes, spot the differences, and various other quizzes and games. The back of the book contains a certificate to award when everything has been successfully found, and for every 3 books completed, you can send off for a Find it! Super Spotter badge!

The Awesome Book of Space (Paperback): Adam Frost The Awesome Book of Space (Paperback)
Adam Frost 1
R259 R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Save R24 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

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!

Brain-Fizzing Facts - Awesome Science Questions Answered (Paperback): Emily Grossman Brain-Fizzing Facts - Awesome Science Questions Answered (Paperback)
Emily Grossman; Illustrated by Alice Bowsher 1
R235 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? This brilliant book by the science expert Dr Emily Grossman will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh?

Written by science superstar and STEM Ambassador Emily Grossman, this book will answer all science questions you may or may not have wondered about. Each section in the book is linked to the one before it, creating a fantastically interactive structure, where a question answered brings up new curiosities and surprises. This is the perfect book for children who love learning about science or who need an extra nudge when it comes to STEM subjects. After all, who wouldn't want to find out how a hippo can use its own sweat as sunscreen?!

AMAZING FOOTBALL FACTS EVERY 7 YEAR OLD NEEDS TO KNOW (Paperback): Clive Gifford AMAZING FOOTBALL FACTS EVERY 7 YEAR OLD NEEDS TO KNOW (Paperback)
Clive Gifford; Illustrated by Emiliano Migliardo
R143 R129 Discovery Miles 1 290 Save R14 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup! Did you know? The world’s largest football shirt is over 80m long. In 2002, Australia won a World Cup qualifying game by 31–0. Danish referee Henning Erikstrup’s fake teeth fell out when he went to blow the final whistle. The youngest person to be signed by a football club was less than 2 years old. From record-breaking goals to the world's most extraordinary players, from stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful mascots, discover over 100 fascinating football facts, specially selected for readers aged 7. Look out for more Amazing Facts books: Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

Scotland (Paperback): Terry Deary Scotland (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the highlands with history's most horrible headlines: Scottish edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Scotland. From the truth about William Wallace and the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques to how to terrify a tourist with gory Scottish ghost stories. It's all in Horrible Histories: Scotland: 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!

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