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When were the first fireworks made? How many satellites have been sent into space? And what does the word kimono mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this stunningly illustrated book, guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for hours on end. Includes internet links to websites to find out even more.

When infamous escapologist Jack Door breaks out from Pentonville Prison, he sets out for the town of Brackenbridge, determined to find his missing treasure - the Moonlocket. But when Lily and Robert unwittingly find themselves caught up in Jack Door's search, they discover that Robert's history holds the secret to the Moonlocket's whereabouts...

Why do we need to recycle and what happens to our rubbish after it is taken away? This book reveals the impact we have on our planet and environment and how recycling creates new products such as clothes and stationary. With photographs, colourful illustrations and simple text, this is a straightforward introduction to an important subject.

The perfect book for dinosaur-loving children to practise number sequencing, writing and pen control. Each page has a dot-to-dot dinosaur for children to draw, with questions such as "Which dinosaur was as big as two buses?", and space to trace the dinosaur's name underneath. The special pen means pages can be wiped clean and completed again.

A wipe-clean book about letter sounds for children who are learning to read and write. Match words to the right picture, find words starting with 'p' or draw insects to practise the letter 'i' then wipe and repeat. This first book in the series covers 's', 'a', 't', 'p', 'i', 'n', 'm' and 'd', and supports phonics teaching in schools.

Discover whether all Vikings wore horned helmets, why people were afraid of them and more in this fascinating guide to the fearsome Vikings, from their raiders and explorers to religion and family life. Internet links take readers to specially selected websites to find out more, plus there are contents and index pages for easy reference.

Teva seems normal. But at home she hides an impossible secret: 11 other Tevas. Because once a year, Teva splits into two, leaving a younger version of herself stuck at the same age, forced to watch the new Teva taking over her life. But at 16, Teva's had enough. She's going to fight for her future - even if that means fighting herself. More of Me is an incredible, unforgettable story of identity, friendship, love and sacrifice."e;Trust me, you are going to LOVE THIS BOOK! It is like nothing I've ever read!"e; - Serendipity Reviews"e;A gripping thriller with a sinister sci-fi edge, exploring family, identity and sacrifice."e; - The Bookseller"e;Very weird and very wonderful. What a debut!"e; - Tanya Landman, Carnegie Medal-winning author of Buffalo Soldier"e;Weird, wonderful and utterly fabulous, I read this in one big gulp. I loved it!"e; - Teri Terry, author of the Slated series"e;An attention-grabbing debut, which kept me surprised right up to the end."e; - Mary Hoffman, author of the Stravaganza series"e;A super-smart, standout read that takes a pinch of sci-fi, a dash of romance and a hefty dose of tension and mixes them up in a contemporary test tube. It grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let go!"e; - Tamsyn Murray, author of My So-Called Afterlife"e;A tense, thought-provoking thriller about the (quite literal) pain of growing up. What is really wrong with Teva? I couldn't put this novel down!"e; - Bryony Pearce, author of Phoenix Rising"e;This gripping, thought-provoking and seductively baffling thriller about identity, growing pains and acceptance is set to be the young adult must-read this year."e; - Lancashire Evening Post"e;A definite page turner and I read it almost in one sitting. Be warned - this is one of those books that stops time and there is a risk your real life will be put on hold while you follow Teva's story."e; - The Book Bag"e;Of all of us, teenagers are surely the most enthralled by ideas of self and self-determination and this creepy, unusual novel will have them glued to the pages."e; - LoveReading4Kids"e;It's original, it's moving and it's gripping. I highly recommend this amazing book"e; - With Love for Books"e;A witty, original, refreshing read."e; - An Awfully Big Blog Adventure"e;The tension is maintained until the end in this sometimes chilling science fiction tale. It's a terrific read."e; - The Irish Examiner"e;an absolutely brilliant YA debut from Kathryn Evans; part thriller, part science fiction, part romance, part everyday growing-up problems - and totally fab!"e; - Our Book Reviews Online

All Amber wants is a little bit of love. Her mum has never been the caring type, even before she moved to California, got remarried and had a personality transplant. But Amber's hoping that spending the summer with her can change all that. And then there's Kyle, the most American person Amber's ever met. She can't help liking him. But can he really be interested in her? Even with best friends Evie and Lottie's advice, Amber's finding love is hard. Is it worth the fight?"e;I'm a big Holly Bourne fan and this is my favourite yet. She writes with such humour and great honesty, with wonderfully relatable characters. It's also refreshing to see feminism highlighted in such a positive and relevant way for teenagers."e; - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller"e;Bourne talks about feminism so openly and truthfully in her books and if you ever doubted the intelligence, ability or passion of teenage girls read her books and you never will again."e; - Muchbooks reader review on Guardian Children's Books"e;Written with humour and warmth, Amber's story perfectly captures the emotional rollercoaster that is love: embracing all its joy and pain, whether it be for family, friends or a gorgeous boy. A really satisfying page turner."e; - BookTrust"e;Emotive and thought provoking this searingly honest book deals with the biggest life lesson of all - nobody's perfect."e; - South Wales Daily Post"e;Holly Bourne truly is the Queen of YA!"e; - Humaira Kauser, age 17, for LoveReading4Kids"e;Holly Bourne is hugely popular with the young adult audience. The second instalment in her Normal series tells Amber's story of first love, friendship and addiction."e; - The Sunday Express"e;Holly Bourne's new novel demonstrates that with the right female friends, and a decent supply of cheesy snacks, a girl can get through anything... Well-written and thoughtful, this has a thoroughly authentic twenty-first century teen voice and lightens serious issues with humour."e; - LoveReading4Kids"e;When I received this book I let out a squeal... I really love this series."e; - Lucy the Reader"e;Hysterical"e; - Mslexia"e;The story is equal parts hilarious and heart-wrenching... I cannot get over how many times I snorted out loud whilst reading this book. You'll have to read it to see for yourself"e; - Fable & Table"e;[Holly Bourne's] writing style keeps me hooked, makes me feel things and genuinely makes me think hard about important issues. I cannot recommend her novels highly enough and I am on a mission to read them all!"e; - Adventures of a Teenage Bookworm

This highly visual non-fiction book for very young children is packed with dinosaurs to look at and talk about. Little children can find out about different species of dinosaur, how big they were, what they ate, how they lived and died.

An exciting guide to fractions, decimals and percentages with over 125 flaps to lift to discover what they are and how to use them. Topics include simplifying fractions, improper fractions, and converting to decimals and percentages. Children can also build a fraction wall, meet the fraction families and test their skills with a fraction challenge.

With over 60 flaps to lift, this delightful book answers questions such as "Where have people visited in space?", "What's a cosmonaut?", "Why can't I see stars in daytime?" and lots more what, where, how, why, and yes or no questions with answers beneath the flaps. Internet links take children to carefully selected websites to find out more.

A boredom-busting pad of tear-off activity sheets that will keep children busy for hours. With write-in games such as navigating a forest maze and spot the difference between two holiday buses, as well as scavenger hunts, and games such as "four in a row" and battleships to play in a group. This will make your journey fly by.

A sensitive retelling of the classic Bible story, specially written for children developing reading confidence. The dramatic events of Jesus's final journey are evocatively illustrated with vibrant artwork and simple text, specially written in conjunction with a reading expert from Roehampton University.

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.

This charming, lift-the-flap board book helps children learn about numbers with simple puzzles to solve on every page. . Children can count the flamingos, zebras and monkeys at the zoo, find the cows on the farm, match rockets in space to their home planets and more - and lift the flaps to discover the answers.

A sorcerer's apprentice, a flying horse and a magical firebird are just some of the characters in this collection of tales from all over the world, along with more familiar faces such as Dick Whittington and Pinocchio. Each beautifully illustrated story in this hardback book takes just ten minutes to read - perfect for dipping into at bedtime.

This richly illustrated collection of traditional stories from India is full of compelling tales and ancient stories of trickery, including "A Single Grain of Rice", "The Greatest Battle" and "The Biggest Banquet". The stories have been specially rewritten for young readers, and are sure to be treasured for years to come.

A wipe-clean book for preschoolers full of friendly monsters to help children learn to write lower case letters. Pen control activities such as adding straight stalks to daffodils or curly antennae to an insect help children practise the shape of each letter in the alphabet, and the special wipe-clean pen can be used again and again.

Contains 50 cards each showing a game, activity or puzzle to keep children entertained on a long plane journey. This title includes individual activities such as drawing, mazes and anagrams as well as group activities including battleships, hangman and 4-in-a-row.

An enchanting little sticker book full of mermaids for young children to dress. With over 200 stickers of sparkly mermaid tails, friendly sea creatures, shell jewellery and seaweed skirts to add as the mermaids swim in a coral reef, ride seahorses, find treasure and more. The back cover folds out for parking spare stickers when not in use.

Three dramatically illustrated stories about Thor, the Norse god of thunder, specially written for readers who are growing in confidence. Thor never backs down from a fight, and can't resist a challenge. Here he wrestles a huge sea serpent, faces a cave full of giants and has to fight a frost giant - without his magical hammer.

A funny picture book featuring a madcap story about a bug who just wants to get snug in his rug, which uses phonic repetition to help children learn to read. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

Full colour thesaurus, designed for primary schools, Y3-6 (KS2).

Little children can meet lots of different cows in this book, each with engaging, touchy-feely patches. Follow the simple, repetitive text right to the final page to find out which cow is the right one - and don't forget to look out for the little white mouse on every page. Perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.

Before they can learn to write, little children need lots of practice with pen control, and this book provides plenty of opportunities for that, as they can complete the various activities again and again, using the special wipe-clean pen provided. Includes mazes, dot-to-dot, things to draw and more.

Before they can learn to write, little children need lots of practice with pen control, and this book provides plenty of opportunities for that as children can take part in lots of pirate themed activities, such as dot-to-dots, mazes and spot the difference, using the special wipe-clean pen provided.

This stylish, colourful activity book is the perfect introduction to interior design for creative children who are interested in putting their own room schemes together. Find inspiration, create mood boards and decorate a range of rooms by adding furniture and accessories; 400 stickers are provided, 150 of which children can colour themselves.