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Mystified by money? Discover how it shapes the world we live in with Dragon's Den investor and entrepreneur Deborah Meaden.

By the time a child reaches the age of five, they have changed more in those early years than they will at any other point in their life. Packed with everything a five-year-old should already know and introducing more complex ideas to support further learning, this illustrated book covers basic e...

If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in the Second World War. Readers can discover why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty, what really happened in Dad's Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask.

If you ever hear old folk moaning on about the world today, just remind them how woeful things were in the Second World War. Readers can discover why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty, what really happened in Dad's Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask.

Discover a new and intriguing word every day with our carefully chosen collection of words. This title features a medley of interesting and unusual words, as well as ones that reflect the changing seasons and link to the date on which they appear, examples are - suffragette on International Women...

Pack your bags, it's time for a round-the-world adventure! Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the entire world through stunning photographs, colourful maps, and lots of fascinating facts. What's on the itinerary? Explore the Earth, continent by continent; learn about other countries and cultures; ...

Dr. Emily Grossman explains even more of the world's most random, revolting and outright ridiculous science questions. Will sleeping with a cat on your head help get rid of dandruff? Do we really make better decisions if we need a wee? And, most importantly, how much of our DNA do we share with a...

Join Dennis, Gnasher and friends as they as they put their numskulls to the test and ponder all manner of weird and wacky would you rather questions. Full of wild decisions and silly alternatives, this book will inspire hysterical conversations for all the family to enjoy.

A guide to genetics that is perfect for children aged 5 years and over. This stunningly illustrated book will boggle your brain with astonishing facts, as it shows how we're all related to every living thing on the planet.

This is a collection of inspiring true stories about incredible young people who have shaped the world we live in! No one is too small to start a YouthQuake! This is the story of fearless activists, brilliant inventors, champion athletes, gifted creators, and inspiring leaders. It is the story of...