• 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.

  • MOCKINGBIRD

    Caitlin has Asperger’s. The world according to her is black and white; anything in between is confusing. Before, when things got confusing, Caitlin went to her older brother, Devon, for help. But Devon was killed in a school shooting, and Caitlin’s dad is so distraught that he is just not helpful. Caitlin wants everything to go back to the way things were, but she doesn’t know how to do that. Then she comes across the word closure–and she realizes this is what she needs. And in her search for it, Caitlin discovers that the world may not be so black and white after all.

  • FREAK THE MIGHTY

    Two boys – a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces – forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. (Made into the film, The Mighty.) * “A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss.” – School Library Journal, starred review “Compelling…written with energy and…humor.” – The Bulletin for the Center of Children”s Books

  • LOOKING AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

    We talk about our physical health – but not so much about how we’re feeling. With lots of practical advice, this lively, accessible guide explains why we have emotions, and what can influence them. Covering everything from friendships, social media and bullying to divorce, depression and eating disorders, this is an essential book for young people.

  • BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITE FOR BEGINNERS

    Design and build a real, working website from scratch, using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Written for complete beginners of all ages, this book uses simple step-by-step instructions —and zero jargon— to help readers get a firm grasp on basic web design and create their very own space on the internet. With bright, quirky illustrations throughout and lots of extra advice and downloads via Usborne Quicklinks.

    Series: Coding For Beginners
    Learn what goes on inside a computer, how coding works, how computers talk to each other across the internet, and more!

  • AWAKE IN THE WORLD

    As the sun sets off the coast of the small California town of Orilla del Cielo, the silhouettes of oil rigs loom. Their shadows mar the serene backdrop, their sharpness a reminder of unfulfilled promises. To Zach, they are also a reminder of loss―his father, an oil worker, drowned years earlier. With his family struggling to make ends meet, Zach feels he’s destined for a bleak future.

  • ACE OF SPADES

    When two Niveus Private Academy students, Devon Richards and Chiamaka Adebayo, are selected to be part of the elite school’s senior class prefects, it looks like their year is off to an amazing start. After all, not only does it look great on college applications, but it officially puts each of them in the running for valedictorian, too.

    Shortly after the announcement is made, though, someone who goes by Aces begins using anonymous text messages to reveal secrets about the two of them that turn their lives upside down and threaten every aspect of their carefully planned futures.

    As Aces shows no sign of stopping, what seemed like a sick prank quickly turns into a dangerous game, with all the cards stacked against them. Can Devon and Chiamaka stop Aces before things become incredibly deadly?

  • 10 MINUTES A DAY MATHS – AGES 5-7

    10 Minutes a Day Developing Maths Skills” from Carol Vorderman will help them improve their maths and problem solving abilities without growing bored or restless.

  • 10 MINUTES A DAY MATHS – AGES 9-11

    10 Minutes a Day Developing Maths Skills” from Carol Vorderman will help them improve their maths and problem solving abilities without growing bored or restless.

  • 10 MINUTES A DAY FRACTIONS- AGES 7-11

    10 Minutes a Day Fractions for Key Stage 2 is a homeschool learning resource for 7 to 11 year olds that teaches fractions in short, bite-sized chunks. Children prefer to learn in short bursts, making this workbook from Carol Vorderman the perfect homeschool introduction to maths and fractions. Games and tests make learning fun, leading to maximum results in just 10 minutes a day.

    This maths workbook includes 10-minute activities that cover fractions in relation to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, helping your child with schoolwork and day-to-day problem solving. The parents’ notes section gives the answers, explains common pitfalls, and gives guidance on how to avoid them.

  • 10 MINUTES A DAY DECIMALS- AGES 7-11

    10 Minutes a Day Decimals is a homeschool learning resource for 7-11 year olds that teaches decimals in short, bite-sized chunks. Children prefer to learn in short bursts, making this workbook from Carol Vorderman the perfect homeschool introduction to maths and decimals. Games and tests make learning fun, leading to maximum results in just 10 minutes a day.

    This workbook includes 10-minute activities that cover adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimal numbers, helping your child with schoolwork and day-to-day problem solving. The parents’ notes section gives the answers, explains common pitfalls, and gives guidance on how to avoid them.

  • STAR WARS – THE MANDALORIAN HAND BOOK

    Packed with facts from the TV series Star Wars: The Mandalorian, this book is aimed at young kids who want to join Mando, Grogu, Boba Fett, and Ahsoka Tano on their thrilling adventures.

    They’ll meet strange aliens and droids, learn about new planets and frightening monsters, and read about the evil villains who will stop at nothing to complete their missions.

  • REAL SUPERHEROES – A CELEBRATION OF KEY WORKERS

    Some superheroes have capes and trusty sidekicks too, but how many of these superheroes have ever rescued you?

    A heartwarming thank you to the essential workers who help us every day. From supermarket staff and firefighters to doctors and nurses, this charming picture book celebrates the brave, everyday heroes who keep our world turning through difficult times.

  • EYE WITNESS – FORENSIC SCIENCE

    An informative and visual guide to the world of crime-scene investigation, this DK Eyewitness book explores how science helps crack the case.

    Be an eyewitness of the crime scene with DK Eyewitness Books: Forensic Science. Learn about the importance of correctly handling evidence, find out why fingerprints are so critical to an investigation, see how faces can be reconstructed, explore the clues in different blood splatters, and more. From the scene of the crime to testing in the laboratory, you will learn how all the clues are put together to tell a story.

  • 1000 USEFUL WORDS

    This exciting collection of 1,000 words will broaden young children’s vocabulary, and strengthen their early reading and writing skills.

    Arranged thematically, topics include Me and My Family, Animals, How We Look and Feel, Around the World, and I know… Colors, Shapes, Numbers, Weather, and Seasons. There are also four “story style” spreads that tell a simple narrative and inspire storytelling skills: for example, All in a Day is about a young child’s typical day, and “If I Were a Pet” looks at a dog, cat, rabbit, fish, and pony, and imagines what these different animals might like to do.

  • MATHS LAB

    Whether you’re a maths geek or prefer practical hands-on projects, this book combines creativity with calculations. You don’t have to be a genius or even need a calculator – each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple step-by-step photographs and instructions that will help you whip up a cool maths creation.

    Perfect for kids who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), Maths Lab features activities that cover many aspects of maths, including numbers, measurement, and geometry. You’ll combine art and maths by drawing impossible objects, create beautiful patterns to make a times-table dreamcatcher, and perfect the ratio for making refreshing fruit drinks. Throughout the book, explanatory boxes show you how the maths works and how the skills you’ve learned can be used in the real world.

    Maths Lab is the perfect package for curious kids who are interested in taking the mystery out of maths.

  • 1000 WORDS NATURE

    This picture book helps children and EFL learners build up a vocabulary of 1,000 nature words. Inside, you’ll find:

    • A comprehensive range of nature topics — from nature activities, our planet, different habitats and weather to the kingdoms of living things, plant and animal life cycles, and protecting our world and its resources
    • A mix of real-life photos that build knowledge of the world and imaginative artwork that gives context for the words, and add fun and humor
    • Layout and vocabulary choices for pre-readers, beginner readers and English language learners

  • GET TO KNOW MONEY

    A fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of money: how it works and how to look after it

    Knowing the ins and outs of money is important for kids, whether they’re trying to work out what to do with pocket money, or if they dream of making millions on the stock market. Children can begin to understand how money works with this jam-packed guide, filled with personal finance tips such as how to save money, how to keep it safe, and how to grow it!

  • SHY AND MIGHTY

    Our noisy world sometimes feels like it’s not made for shy people. This book will help children understand shyness and find their inner voice.

    Shyness is often misunderstood. It’s not a personality flaw, it’s a complex trait with many positive aspects. However, shyness means many kids struggle to speak up in class, get involved in activities, make friends, put themselves forward, and compete. As a result they can miss out on exciting opportunities, and are often overlooked, ignored, and sidelined… but it doesn’t have to be this way.

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  • MY FIRST CODING BOOK

    Teach young children the basic programming skills and concepts necessary to code, including sequencing and loops, without a computer.

    It’s never too early to learn computer coding! With innovative, interactive paper engineering, My First Coding Book is a playful, hands-on introduction to offline coding and programming that will give children ages 5 to 7 a head start. Filled with puzzles, mazes, and games to teach the basic concepts of sequences, algorithms, and debugging, this book will help children develop critical thinking, logic, and other skills to cement lifelong computer literacy.

  • VISUAL GUIDE TO GRAMMER AND PUNCTUATION

    A clear, precise, and comprehensive book that will give children the tools to build confidence in reading, writing, and comprehension through visual explanation.

    From when to use a preposition or pronoun to how to use a comma or colon, Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation covers all the most important grammar topics in DK’s signature style. Each example provided is supported by a picture, making it accessible and comprehensible, and clear and simple text and repetition help to solidify knowledge and understanding.

    Visual Guide to Grammar and Punctuation will improve a child’s confidence in using the building blocks of reading and writing, and is a book they will refer to again and again

  • BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE SPACE STATION

    Step inside one of humanity’s greatest achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration.

    Revealing a new perspective into the world of space exploration and the daring astronauts who make it possible, Behind the Scenes at the Space Station takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the space station. Learn what the astronauts do once they make it to the space station, from experiments to repairs and so much more! Have you ever wondered if plants can grow in outer space? Or how the space station doesn’t break down in outer space? Or how astronauts go to the toilet in zero gravity?

    Behind the Scenes at the Space Station is a treasure trove of information. Did you know that during a 24-hour period, the space station completes 16 orbits of Earth and the astronauts on board see 16 sunrises and sunsets everyday? Or that the International Space Station is so enormous that it was launched in pieces and constructed in orbit?

  • THE CAREERS HANDBOOK

    Practical and Inspirational advice about our constantly changing job market.

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