Chapter Books

From the smallest specks of life to the largest creatures, this engaging picture book shows the many shapes and forms life takes all around us. What is life? It's constantly...

moa * piopio * huia * laughing owl * grayling * meriki * Hutton's rail * Haast's eagle * Chatham Island bellbird * bush wren * adzebill * Chatham Islands...

DISCOVER MATHS IN EVERYDAY JOBS Reveal the hidden maths all around us! People use maths every single day in their jobs, sometimes without realising! From a football coach studying the...

DISCOVER SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY JOBS Reveal the hidden science all around us! People use science every single day in their jobs, sometimes without realising! From a smoothie maker creating a...

In this eye-catching book, readers can explore the hidden inner workings of machines and inventions, from mundane objects such as toasters and bicycles to cutting edge technologies such as pill-sized...

Bonjour....I'm Monsieur Leon Mr Leon, a Parisian taxi driver of many years, spends his days ferrying colourful characters to designations corresponding to his passengers' personalities and nationalities. From behind the...

Allie McGregor's list of problems is longer than movie credits. House renovations have forced Allie to share her room with mouse-loving little sister, Sarah. Her dad, Will, calls Allie `The...

Six children leave the comfort of their homes. They are drawn to Coldharbour - an eerie wasteland of wind, rats, seagulls and rubbish tips. Emily and Freda, the twins, scuttle...

Black Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the...

The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents,...

A quirky, surprise-filled and light-hearted romp through the stuff that makes up our world, from atoms, elements and light, to water, soil and DNA, to buildings, books and smartphones. A...

Girls Rule presents the inspirational biographical stories of 50 incredible women from around the globe. From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, Girls...

My First Book of Microbes is the ideal STEM book for children it uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations, and attractive and absorbing illustrations to demystify the hidden...

The 'Great Lives in Graphics' series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's...

It's never too early to start exploring big ideas. This companion volume to My First Book of Quantum Physics introduces complex science to children through bright illustrations and amusing text....

Does your child appear to worry a lot? Perhaps they have frequent tummy upsets, or are irritable, tearful, angry or withdrawn? Do they have problems concentrating or show a loss...

Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me- they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes) and they love to...

A gentle tale for pre-schoolers, introducing the concept of sharing in the playground from multi award winning author and poet Michael Rosen. From former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen comes a...

Treasure Island is the seminal pirates and buried treasure novel, which is so brilliantly concocted that it appeals to readers both young and old. The story is told in the...

Join scientist Letizia Diamante to chomp your way through pages of facts about the most astonishing mouths, sharpest teeth, stretchiest cheeks and stickiest tongues in the animal kingdom. Explore the...

Discover facts about detectives, poisons, lost cities, spy gadgets and more in this new addition to Britannica's bestselling FACTopia! series! Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from...

Culinary correspondent Alice Zaslavsky's first book for young foodies takes readers on an edible adventure; packed with delicious facts, clever cooking tips and kid-approved recipes. Alice Zaslavsky has been described...

'I cannot hold the worlds apart much longer. Have you found our answer? G.' Vivienne Small's world is under threat. A Winged Dog has fallen from the sky bearing an...

Should Ally finally listen to her own heart? It's up to you to choose her fate in this lively pick-a-path-book about life, first crushes and friendship. Ally has always let...

They say they always know you're up to something when the house goes quiet... Exploring his mother's bedroom, a little boy discovers THE LIPSTICK. It begins on his lips, where...

A magical celebration of stories and the imagination from the multiple award-winning Anthony Browne. Where will Willy's imagination take him next? From one of the most celebrated author-illustrators working today,...

Forced to flee his home to uncover the secrets hidden in a coded book, sheltered orphan Gabe discovers a world of danger, intrigue, adventure and unexpected friendship. What's the secret...

This is a delightful selection of stories from Hans Christian Andersen, translated by the eminent writer and critic, Naomi Lewis. All the best-known and most-loved stories are included - "Thumbelina",...

Who killed Princess Isis? When the Pharaoh's beautiful eleven-year-old daughter, Isis, dies under suspicious circumstances, rumours fly around the harem of Mer-Wer. Meryt, the harem's beautician, learns that the princess...

An All-Ukrainian Best Book and winner of Goethe-Institut Best Book Design, this picture book is a powerful and uplifting introduction to the War in Ukraine from a child's perspective. The...

Join scientist Letizia Diamante to chomp your way through pages of facts about the most astonishing mouths, sharpest teeth, stretchiest cheeks and stickiest tongues in the animal kingdom. Explore the...

Welcome to the Galapagos Islands, a pristine archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, where locals and visiting scientists work among giant tortoises, salt-snorting iguanas, diving penguins and erupting volcanoes. They are...

The squabbling goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer...

A collection of short stories, fables and moral tales from around the world. One voice, please, shouts the innkeeper. One voice only, please. And so begins a marvellous journey through...

A special limited edition, author signed hardcover for the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli, this is the powerful story of a 16-year-old volunteer and his horse in...

The Vespers have crossed a line. Amy and Dan were devastated when the Vespers kidnapped seven Cahills around the world, holding them hostage until Amy and Dan delivered an impossibly...

When seven members of their family were kidnapped by a sinister organisation known as the Vespers, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, vowed they'd stop at nothing to...

Come and play with the unicorns in this fun puzzling adventure! Can you help the unicorns of the Ultraviolet Woods? Meet your magical new friends Star, Glimmer, Spark and Beacon....

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...