The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories, 1)

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales. The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic wher…

Philosophy for Beginners

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to children and adults with enquiring minds.

Where Do Clothes Come From?

The sequel to Lunchbox: The Story Of Your Food looks at the processes involved in making the clothes we wear. It traces the journey of a bale of cotton from the field where it was harvested to the factories where it is cleaned, carded and combed, dyed, spun into thread, then woven into cloth and made into a pair of jeans. It also shows how wool is turned into a jumper, artificial fibres created…

The Polar Express

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa

Favourite Tales : Goldilocks and the Three Bears

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072141558X

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24p; col; ill; hc

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Favourite Tales

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The Dragonsitter's Castle

Dear Uncle Morton, Your dragons are still here. They have eaten the entire contents of the fridge and most of the tins in the cupboard too. Arthur also swallowed three spoons and the remote control. Mum says they will probably come out the other end, but I'm not really looking forward to that. When Eddie has to take Uncle Morton's dragons away with him in the Christmas holidays -- it's n…

What is A Gravity: A Just Ask Book

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A JUst Ask Book

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531 ARV w

Gladiator Clash (Time Hunters, Book 1)

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history’s mightiest warriors. The first book in a new time-traveling series – perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When ten-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to…

Why is it cold?

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ISBN/ISSN

9780026890052

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Series Title

A Just Ask Book

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551 ARV w

Planets. Chris Oxlade (Popcorn: In Space) Paperback

Read all about the planets in our solar system. Discover which are the biggest and smallest and the hottest and coldest planets and find out what makes Earth so special.