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'It is hard to imagine a more timely book...much of the modern world will make more sense having read it.' - The Times 'Brilliant and authoritative' - Alex Bellos, author...

'A dramatic tale of innovation and determination' - Guardian In 1922, a tiny group of men and women came together to found the BBC, using what had been a weapon...

A springtime fresh picture book about a good day out with friends-climbing mountains, swimming and singing-and the difference between storytelling and lies. Lisette and her friend Bobbi the lizard have...

Did life on Earth arrive on a meteorite from outer space? Are there living beings on planets beyond our solar system? If they are out there, what might these aliens...

An inspiring narrative nonfiction picture book by award winners Mark Greenwood and Andrew McLean. In 1942, Sergeant "Griff" Griffin was a prisoner of war. With Christmas approaching, he decided to...

'Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.' -- Albert...

Queerty Award Nominee for "Best Read" Go Big! Be You! Be Kind! Welcome to a magical adventure to discover kindness in the world-especially the kind inside you. In this heartfelt...

When a young teen discovers a top-secret parenting manual, it's kids versus grown-ups in this kooky, illustrated middle grade thriller with nonstop, seat-of-your-pants action that will delight fans of Jarrett...

For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun, a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door - and play with all the tempting things...

What's plastic made of? How does it get into the ocean? Can we live without plastic? Learn all about plastic, recycling and how plastic affects the environment in this revealing...

NEW EDITION - FEATURING UPDATED INTRODUCTION AND NEW CHAPTERS The giant characters of history - from Mozart to Michelangelo, Shakespeare to Einstein, Henry VIII to Hitler, Catherine the Great to...

Which lines on the map matter most? It is time to reimagine how life is organized on Earth. We're accelerating into a future shaped less by countries than by connectivity....

The next in this series of admirably concise yet nevertheless comprehensive titles looks at the history of all Americans as well as America; its environmental history and its linkage to...

As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of brightly dyed wool, this lyrical picture book shares the history and practice of weaving through...

Cat and Dog are best friends (most of the time) although they are VERY different. Dog is quiet and Cat is loud. Cat is bouncy, while Dog is calm. Dog...

The Pogues hit the beach in another action-packed original YA novel based on the hit Netflix show, Outer Banks The waves are off the hook, and Pope and the other...

A charming Halloween adventure based on the Netflix show starring Ada Twist Ada, Iggy, and Rosie are ready for the most super sleepover ever: They've got their sleeping bags, pajamas,...

The ultimate book of boredom busters from A to Z-perfect for anytime you're stuck at home or in need of a little inspiration!Act out a playBounce a ballCall a friendDance...

Thermal Herman 6-7/8 is the top Kat Hat in Matt Katz's company. A trained cat who is able to form himself into specialty hats, Thermal Herman is world-renowned for his...

Meet Fuzzy Haskins: with unruly fur and a heart of gold, he's fuzzy inside and out! Everywhere he goes, he spreads warm, fuzzy feelings throughout his community. There's only one...

A chapter-book series spin-off from Inspector Flytrap by New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger! Didi Dodo, the heroic spy, and Koko Dodo, the cookie chef, are off to solve...

A 2015 Pura Belpr\u00e9 Illustrator Honor Book and a 2015 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book Almost 10 years before Brown vs. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped...

This is a real adventure book, so be careful not to get too lost between its pages... The Vasylenko family are adventurers. They all love the wet and the wild,...

One of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald...

One of a series of delightfully humorous award-winning tales for beginner readers from an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator. Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald...

AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR My Super Soul Dad tells the story of a step father and his step daughter as they enjoy their day to day life together. This is a Dad...

For fans of The Amazing Race , Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament is the perfect adventure for middle grade readers who like scavenger hunts and puzzle-solving. Twelve-year-old physics whiz...

'The pace of this kind of travel has not much changed since Fogg set out in 1872. Trains may be a little faster, but there are certainly no high-speed rail...

In the year 2100, the invention of the Electron Pump - an apparently inexhaustible supply of free energy - has enabled humanity to devote its time and energies to more...

From the creator of Home Alone comes this delightful celebration of a day spent by the sea, complete with salty air, run-ins with sea life, and making forever friends. Frido...

From master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn, a new thriller about bravery, unexpected friendship, and sinister cats that will captivate readers with its chilling mix of mystery and...

A collection of three powerful poems that take on racism and Black resistance in America by New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander. Includes an introduction by the author. AUTHOR:...

"I have come to have a feeling, almost a superstition, that it is a kind of obligation laid upon me to testify for Rudyard Kipling whenever the opportunity presents itself",...

A sweeping story of love and rescue and an unforgettable journey back in time to the Second World War - from the Nation's Favourite Storyteller At her ancestors' home in...

Liverpool late 1950s. This is a story of three people: a suppressed mother; a father, projectionist at the local cinema which has seen better days; and their daughter Martha. It...

Jaime Reyes has a lot to juggle. Whether it's his finals for senior year or a new villain tearing up El Paso, Jaime is always torn between two worlds. But...

Cook up delicious food from around the world right in your kitchen, with Matt as your wise and entertaining guide. Matt Preston's mantra is flavour. Tasty and easy-to-make food that...

'Magnificent, moving, often funny and deeply researched account . . . Is this just a book for those who know football? Far from it: this is a story of glory...

Assassin. Immortal. Spy. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights comes the first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies...

Vamp is three hundred years old but in all that time, she has never met her match. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets a charming...

When Doctor Frances Ai's younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago, Frances swore she would bring her back to life. However, the creature that rises from...

Imagine The Lord of the Rings if the Fellowship had failed . . . What happens when all the heroes are dead and only the morally grey misfits are left...

Oh, goody! Hooray! It's bathtime today! Quack! Quack! Quack! Join Ducky for bath time fun! This waterproof adventure is the perfect book for bath time, high chair fun and on...

Break the habit of a lifetime and never smoke a cigarette again Following the enormous success of his bestselling Easy Way to Stop Smoking, Allen Carr provides smokers with the...

The unlikeliest League ever continues their adventures in Justice League of America Vol. 5. The Might Beyond the Mirror, the great threat that Batman assembled the Justice League of America...

Ladies and gentlemen, there's been a change in our flight plan. You may have heard of a group called the Etesian Front -- vigilantes dedicated to taking the skies back...