New books

Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus discover where the remains of our planet's anci...

Potone lives in Athens with her mum, her stepdad and her incredibly annoying brother, Plato. The city is at war with the ferocious Spartans. When Potone is not arguing with Plato, she is often overcome by her anxiety. Her stepbrother, Demos, a young man with fire in his heart and a thirst for bat...

These beautiful new titles from this bestselling and award-winning series explore four exciting environments and the living things that make them their home and depend on these habitats for survival.

These beautiful new titles from this bestselling and award-winning series explore four exciting environments and the living things that make them their home and depend on these habitats for survival.

Lionel Messi is a superstar football player. But what happens when he's not scoring goals on the pitch? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully levelled text will leave them feeling confident.

What is it like to live in or visit South Africa? What makes South Africa's culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to South Africa and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others.

The bizarre beasts, incredible places, and peculiar phenomena featured in this mind-blowing compendium are not just really weird - they're really real. This wacky book explores our world's most exciting oddities. Did you know there's a plant that eats mice? Or that you can dip your toe in a rainb...

A shocking crime scene. DCI Adam Bishop has never seen anything like it. Five murder victims - all with numbers written above. And the spray-painted daubs reveal a horrific truth, the killer is counting down. When Dr Romilly Cole learns of the murders, they trigger memories of a traumatic past sh...

The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could not sleep. So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, 'You should count some sheep'! Now, Santa's counted sheep before but something by the shelf made Santa want to not count sheep, and count gold buttoned - elves! What's the best way to help little ones...

A celebration of Queer history told through one LGBTQ+ figure for each day of the year.

They've swapped the dark and lonely baby days for school gate chaos, but Aisha, Sophy and Mel are discovering that there are new parenting pitfalls just waiting for them. Influencer Sophy, is trying to keep on top of home and work life but is finding it all a bit tough! Everyone thinks she's livi...

When an American Airlines plane explodes in the sky, detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson are first on the scene. They don't hear the gunfire. At first. It soon becomes clear that the plane was taken down by a rare, stolen machine gun. The list of people who could operate the weapon is short. A...

Bingo is the littlest Heeler, but this doesn't stop her from going on big adventures. Bingo's world is filled with fun games and exciting discoveries, and best of all - goodnight cuddles with Dad! Learn all about Bingo in this fun shaped board book for kids of all ages.

Fuelled by a childhood fascination with death, journalist Hayley Campbell searches for answers from the people who choose to make a living by working with the dead. Along the way, Campbell encounters funeral directors, embalmers, a man who dissects cadavers for anatomy students, and a former exec...

This volume introduces babies to their ABC, using touch-and-feel novelties to stimulate their senses on every page. Young children will love discovering the letters of the alphabet with this engaging touch-and-feel book. Each page features a unique tactile area, from fur and felt to foil and much...

A thrilling guide to the weirdest wildlife, most incredible places, and most surprising science in our oceans. This book will take you beyond the seaweed, sharks, and shells that you have seen many times before, and show you the secret world that lies in and around our amazing oceans. There is mu...

'The Amazing Power of Activism' is the perfect way for young readers to get to grips with the principles of the subject and its terminology. With a clear and entertaining explanation, coupled with comic strips, photographs, and illustrations, it explains what activism is, how it has changed the w...

Journey to the Amazon - the world's largest rainforest and home to more animal species than any place on Earth - and discover the creatures that live there. This reader introduces the amazing creatures that make their home in the world's largest rainforest, from pink dolphins swimming in the Amaz...