Interest age: from c 6 years

You'll never guess what doctors call tummy rumbles or how many smells your nose can recognise, and did you know that you could catch a yawn? This delightful information book is full of fun and surprising things to know about the human body, all brought to life by Susanna Rumiz's warm, humorous il...

In each apartment, someone is preparing a special dish to share with their neighbours. Mr Singh is making coconut dahl with his daughter while Maria mashes some avocados for her guacamole. Will everything be ready on time? Written and illustrated by Felicita Sala, this glorious celebration of com...

'Marie Curie' tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering her origins as the daughter of a Polish teacher through her work on radioactivity, winning the Nobel Prize, her professorship at the Sorbonne and her amazing legacy to science today.

Mars is famous for its red colour, but the fourth planet from the sun has more than that going for it. Discover more interesting facts and secrets about the famous 'red planet'.

Mars is famous for its red colour, but the fourth planet from the sun has more than that going for it. Discover more interesting facts and secrets about the famous 'red planet'.

Mad about marvellous vehicles? Hit the road with writer and broadcaster James May to discover incredible human-powered vehicles - from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really!

Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out all about materials, whether they're solid, liquid or gassy. Discover how we make and change materials and the many ways i...

Become a minibeast expert with this easy-to-understand guide to the wonderful and important creatures that live beside us. Have you ever wondered what the difference between a moth and a butterfly is? Or have you ever thought about how bees live together? This fascinating and comprehensive book f...

Britain's national treasure Michael Rosen delivers a silly, mind-fizzing collection of heartwarming true tales perfect for bedtime. These totally true (and very silly) stories are the perfect bedtime reading, either to share together or for newly confident readers to read alone.

Life is busy and full of stress. It's important to slow down. Take your time and notice what's going on around you. Being present in the moment can help you be more focused, patient and self-aware. So take a deep breath, smile and read on to learn more about mindfulness.