Chapter Books

Meet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations. George Washington Carver tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins as the son...

Go behind the headlines to explore the wider background of news stories that are making a major impact across the world. In Race and Crime , we ask why headlines...

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED mystery story for children aged 5 and up! When the Five see a page ripped from a book, 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...

Middle-grade superstar author Alex Gino returns to the world they began with Melissa and Rick with Green, the story of a non-binary middle-schooler named Green who comes into their own...

This book introduces more than 50 of the most common birds found in Britain today. There are full descriptions of the birds, along with their scientific name, size, family and...

A mini book packed full of fun puzzles and games to do on a car journey. This little book is packed with puzzles that will make any journey zoom by,...

Are you brave enough to join the Wanderdays in their first thrilling adventure? They're off on an edge-of-your-seat underwater quest to find out what's really happening on the secret Fantome...

Alice and Sonny investigate the kidnapping of a Hollywood star, in this thrilling installment of the bestselling Mysteries at Sea series, from award-winning author A.M. Howell. Alice and Sonny's family...

Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city's chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange. Young chimney sweep...

Pepper Masalah and the Flying Carpe t by Rosanne Hawke is a series of five story books featuring an adventurous black cat called Pepper Masalah, and her nine-year-old friend, Zamir....

Third bone-breaking, belly-busting adventure in the bestselling series that puts the "funny" back in... um... funny bestselling series. That didn't really work, did it? If you've read the previous Skulduggery...

Just when you think you've saved the world... "You will kill her?" the Torment asked. Skulduggery sagged. "Yes." He hesitated, then took his gun from his jacket. "I'm sorry, Valkyrie,"...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find...

Meet star bowler and Australian cricketing legend, Mitchell Stark, in this thrilling unofficial biography! Mitchell Starc's love of cricket started when he was just a boy growing up in New...

Dog Man meets Bunny vs. Monkey in Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop , a fast-paced and funny middle grade graphic novel series about the latest and greatest crimefighting duo! Meet Clawsome:...

Would you rather wipe Henry VIII's bottom for him or be one of his wives? Would you rather act in a Tudor play or take part in a jousting match?...

Cosima has finally found her happy ending but unfortunately , trouble isn't far behind. . . Cosima Unfortunate returns for a new adventure! A warm, funny, exciting and empowering tale...

The inventive, hilarious and deliciously spooky second book from Mr Spicebag author, Freddie Alexander First off, let's get one thing clear. Monsters under the bed are real. Let me repeat....

The third title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series. When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better...

A collection of amazing random access facts about the world of robots and how they work. You'll never guess how tiny robots are helping bees, where giant robots are stopping...

A lively introduction to the science of sound, with flaps to lift and experiments to try Sssh, listen... what can you hear? From musical harmonies to sonic booms, discover the...

Trapped within the oppresive warrens of the city's chimneys, young sweeper Tom longs for fresh air and freedom in this atmospheric and ghostly tale from Lucy Strange. Young chimney sweep...

A thrilling and captivating retelling of one of history's most famous space missions, from Blue Peter Book Award winning author David Long. April 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the...

Where does history come from, and how do we know what really happened? Find out in this eye-opening book. Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This...

Find out all about the extraordinary and varied jobs doctors do - and why they sometimes practise on bananas. Whether diagnosing diseases, performing life-saving surgery or fighting a pandemic, doctors...

A time-hopping graphic novel adventure that will take you to unexpected places. Lately Lily's grandad has been confused and forgetful, but Lily just knows that if she can help Grandad...

A thrilling sticker book that lets you build both real and futuristic spacecraft. Young space fans can create their own amazing spaceships in this skyrocketing sticker book. 10 full pages...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Discover over 100 extraordinary facts about the beautiful game from all around the world! Find...

The third title in this breakout new detective series, from the author of the spine-tingling Scarlet and Ivy series. When a large diamond goes missing from Silvershell Manor, who better...

Get up close with the acromantula from the Harry Potter films in this exciting book and model set. This deluxe hardcode book gives readers an inside look at how Aragog...

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don't miss this sequel to Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and...

A funny, exciting, David vs Goliath adventure with a heart-warming father-son relationship - perfect for fans of Danny the Champion of the World , Millions , and Ratatouille . The...

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Abandoned at a boarding school on a wild and remote island, Faye Fitzgerald discovers that she and the other pupils have been sent there for doing something wicked. But what...

Life as a half-mortal teenager should be epic. But, for Helen Thomas, it's tragic. She's just moved in with her dorky dad and self-absorbed older siblings - who just happen...

Discover the life of Roald Dahl, the groundbreaking author whose work is beloved by children all over the world.Little Roald grew up in the city of Cardiff in Wales. He...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2023 The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time,...

A fully illustrated and brilliantly readable adventure full of magic and prophecy, quests, heroism and loyal friendship - the world of Bravepaw will hook young readers until the very last...

WINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2012 'Beginning and ending, always the same, always now. The game, the story, the riddle, hiding and seeking. Crow comes from this...

Tashi comes from a place very far away. He escaped from a war lord and flew to this country on the back of a swan. He's as brave as he's...

This inspiring biography for kids explores Taylor Swift's dazzling musical journey so far. Learn how she went from little country dreamer to bigtime performer! Little Taylor grew up on her...

Learn about incredible story of Yayoi Kusama! The groundbreaking contemporary artist who covered the world in dots. Little Yayoi grew up in Japan and loved creating art. Although her parents...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Vincent van Gogh, one of the worlds most influential artists. Little Vincent...

Learn to draw with fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids ages 6-12! Learn to draw with fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids ages 6-12! Perfect for budding artists and kids...

Award-winning author Susan Cooper brings the vivid, magical world of Shakespeare's London to life in this rich and powerful novel. I lay very still, with all my senses telling me...