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Welcome to the world of espionage. Inside the cool silver suitcase cover, we turn our magnifying glass on spies, snoops, and spooks throughout history in "The Spy Book". Eavesdrop on the incredible tales of daring, explore top-secret gadgets, and find out why espionage still hits the headlines. Code breakers and safe crackers, spy rings and honey traps, dead drops and lipstick pistols all lurk inside. Confidentially ...kids will love it.

Original, imaginative and lots of fun, "My Head-to-Toe Body Book" is a look at the body inside and out for young children. The approach is hands-on: this book is all about asking questions and getting answers. How many teeth do you have? What happens to the food you eat? How do you wee? A little girl called Koko asks questions to make children think about the body, while three intrepid explorers go on adventures inside the body to find out what makes the body work. Children investigate each topic by playing and learning the book is... read more

This lively, colourful cookbook takes young cooks around the globe to explore different cuisines through simple, achievable recipes. Each chapter - Australia, China, England, France, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Spain and Thailand - features step-by-step recipes with tips, tricks and shopping information, guides to ingredients and techniques specific to each cuisine, plus a cooking basics section. This is the perfect introduction for kids (and adults!) to a vibrant world of cooking.

River Song still a riddle? Stumped by the stolen planets in the Medusa Cascade? Forgotten what happened in the Timelines That Never Happened? Look no further...Completely revised and updated, this is the ultimate guide to everything and everyone that's ever happened, un-happened and happened again in the worlds and times of the Doctor. The "Doctor Who Encyclopedia" now covers the Eleventh Doctor's first two seasons, plus every Ninth and Tenth Doctor story, and is packed with photographs and artwork from seven stunning years of adve... read more

Henry VIII was flamboyant, courageous and headstrong. His life spans a fascinating, important period in history, in which he plays a crucial part. This biography of Henry VIII looks further than the facts that everyone knows - what was Henry like as a boy? How did he become the man that he was? Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read lilke fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.

Like the other Sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. Facts have been updated for the 21st-century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of the book. These charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the series from their own childhoo... read more

A funny and fascinating look at over 300 of the world's most important inventions, from the steam engine to the light bulb - now in paperback Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who are about to take your child on an amazing journey to discover everything about the inventions that changed the way people live. These pint-sized pals will tell them all about key inventions, the breakthroughs that lead to them, and the spectacular spin offs which followed. From when the first wheel was used and who the bright sparks t... read more

Get to know "the LEGO Star Wars" minifigures in this fact-filled character encyclopedia. "LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia" is one of the few, and highly- sought-after "LEGO Star Wars" books on the market. This book features more than 300 minifigures and over 400 captivating images including many unseen elements. Organised in order of their appearance in the movies, each "LEGO Star Wars" minifigure has a full-page character profile with lots of fascinating facts; from Anakin Skywalker and Han Solo in their many guises to the... read more

Be inspired to create and build amazing models in LEGO[registered]! "The LEGO Ideas Book" is packed full of tips from expert LEGO builders on how to make jet planes reach new heights, create fantastic fortresses, swing through lush jungles, have fun on the farm and send space shuttles out of this world! This book is divided into six themed chapters - transport, buildings, space, kingdoms, adventure and useful makes. With over 500 models and ideas, this book is perfect for any LEGO fan - young or young at heart - who wants to make t... read more

This clever collection of verses, stories and messages will leave a lasting impression on young readers about some important life lessons learnt when one does not behave very nicely. Catchy rhymes and quirky illustrations feature in this very modern book about good manners.

Anzac Day is the day when we remember and honour ANZAC traditions down the ages, from the first faltering march of wounded veterans in 1916 to the ever-increasing numbers of their descendants who march today. Containing reference to the many places the ANZACs have fought, and the various ways in which they keep the peace and support the civilians in war-torn parts of the world today, this is a picture book that looks not only at traditions, but also the effects of war. Ages: 7-12

From turbo-charged dragsters to supercars and daredevil monster trucks, this title features cars, motorbikes, and trucks explaining how the vehicle technology works, from simple steering to petrol engines.

Nina Laden''s illustrations complement this f unny story that not only introduces children to two of the w orld''s most extraordinary modern artists, but teaches a valu able lesson - how to creatively resolve a conflict. '

Put the buzz back into biology with Professor Robert Winston. What makes Earth an ideal place for life to survive? Robert Winston will take kids back to Earth's beginnings showing how organisms live and survive in "That's Life". From the very big to the microscopic, meet the animals, plants, fungi and bacteria that play an important role in sustaining life on Earth. Packed with colourful images, facts and stats, "That's Life" introduces the features and characteristics of the six main kingdoms of life. Let your child discover how l... read more

This is the big book of animals with the big wow factor. Watch your child compare, measure and marvel at the amazing sizes and shapes of Life-Size Baby Animals. From the cute, cup cake-sized Emperor penguin chick to the clumsy metre-tall elephant calf, this large book allows amazing life-size features to be compared. Pull-outs, captions and big bites of information will grab your child's attention as you read together. Each page is devoted to a new baby animal from all parts of the world and habitats, including babies born at sea a... read more

Want to become a super secret spy? Kids will learn secret tricks of the intelligence trade by engaging in activities and projects that teach essential spying skills. Aspiring spies can get a head start into the world of becoming a private-eye or investigator. From chaos to counter-intelligence, secret messages to gadgets and every other spy thing in between, the Big Book of Spy Stuff opens the "top secret" file on the world of sabotage and espionage with humor and amazement.

Companion non-fiction title for the bestselling <i>Diary of a Wombat</i>.<br><br>A non-fiction book that explores everything you've ever wanted to know about wombats.<br><br>Jackie French loves wombats. She's been living with and studying them for over 30 years, and they have been featured characters in many of her books. <br&gt... read more

Not content to stay on dry land, the "Life-Size" phenomenon leaves the zoo for a visit to the aquarium. From the clownfish to the killer whale, sea otter to walrus, young readers will see some of their favorite animals from a perspective than they've ever had before. With informative, fun facts accompanying the stellar photographs of each animal, "Life-Size Aquarium" brings readers eye-to-eye with 19 different animals, including a leafy sea dragon, a luna lionfish, a humphead wrasse, two different varieties of penguins, a sea turtl... read more

Like the other Sasek classics, "This is Munich" is a facsimile edition of his original book, which was first published in 1969. The brilliant illustrations have been meticulously preserved and facts updated for the twenty-first century. The charming illustrations coupled with Sasek's playful narrative make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and parents. Sasek introduces children - and many adults alike - to the ancient Bavarian capital. Stops include the New Town Hall, the Frauenkirche cathedral, and Munich's mo... read more

Teens love Chicken Soup for the Soul and this new series expands the brand with great features to go along with the for-teens by teens stories, sidebars, quizzes, cool graphics and straight teen talk. The first book in the new series tackles all the tough tough questions and fun times associated with school.