Children's Books > Kids' Non-Fiction

Get ready to have some swashbuckling fun with this pack of ecilly illustrated Horrible Histories playing cards. This cut-throat deck of cards comes with the rules to Blackbeard in which you have to be the first to get rid of your rotten cards and avoid walking the plank. 3+ players. Ages 8+.

It is exactly like "Isaiah" 11:6: "The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid..." Written by "National Geographic" magazine writer Jennifer Holland, "Unlikely Friendships" documents one heart warming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways. A cat and a bird. A mare and a fawn. An elephant and a sheep. A snake and a hamster. It includes the well-documented stories of Koko the gorilla and All Ball the kitten; and the hippo Owen and the ... read more

Did you know there was once a beaver that was two metres long? That the elephant-bird really did exist? And that the dodo once had a life beyond the pages of Alice in Wonderland? Have you heard of the megatherium, the glyptodon or the tratratratra? Through legend and mythology, anecdotes and scientific facts, the authors tell fascinating stories of the strange animals that disappeared before our time. The book is a tragicomedy, and a mine of information for everyone interested in the animal world.

Mitchell Symons, the revolting reference expert, turns his attention to the world of sport. Whether you're a sports nut or more of an armchair follower, there will be facts and stories to entertain and educate you. Find out: which striker's shorts fell down when he took a penalty; when some ducklings interrupted a rowing race; who played in the longest tennis match ever; and, which football team's fanzine is called 'Linesman, You're Rubbish'.

With more than 1,000 reusable stickers and dynamic backgrounds, readers can re-create their favorite Star Wars moments with a sticky LEGO twist. Full color. Consumable.

Turn your child's lunch into a real treat with a joke from Lunch Lines each day.

Explore and celebrate the fascinating story of LEGO with this set of two books in a slipcase. In The Lego Book go behind the scenes and discover fascinating facts and trivia about LEGO. From manufacturing wooden toys to blockbuster video games explore the story of these much-loved toys and games. A fascinating timeline highlights key moments in LEGO history and special features spotlight groundbreaking achievements. The 96-page book Standing Small, by Nevin Martell is a celebration of thirty years of the LEGO mini-figure. ... read more

Join the LEGO[registered] City minifigures on their action-packed adventures in this awesome activity book. Build your very own LEGO[registered] City minifigure, read the stories and complete the puzzles. It is perfect for 5-7 year old LEGO[registered] fans!

Join the Alphabeasties and draw, color, read, write, and sticker from A to Z. Kids will be engaged with playful, intelligent activities, including mazes, word searches, and rebus puzzles. Packed with over 300 full-color stickers. Illustrations. Consumable.

This bright and entertaining book is a stimulating and lively word finder for beginner learners of Maori. Wonderfully detailed miniature model characters and objects provide interest in this picture word book. It's designed for Maori-speaking children and those studying Maori as a second language to provide a quick and enjoyable way to enrich learners' vocabulary. There are a number of hidden objects to find in every big scene. Also included is a pronunciation guide and an alphabetical Maori/English list of all the words in the... read more

The story of design in a nutshell D.E.S.I.G.N. is a fascinating review of 69 of the most innovative household items from the past 150 years - from the classic to the most crazy. These are icons of design from the most eminent designers in the world, from the 'Le Corbusier' chair by Philippe Starck, to the 'Puddle Vase' by Aalto. Through light and witty descriptions, colourful anecdotes and bold illustrations, D.E.S.I.G.N entertains, amazes and teaches us about the origins, aesthetics and form of objects that surround us. Designers ... read more

Ivy and Bean are always up to something. Whether they re playing tricks on Bean s older sister, doing good deeds that turn bad, or even trying to solve global warming, their adventures are always hilarious and filled with surprises! Now fans can reenact the duo s escapades (or create new ones!) with these Ivy and Bean stand-up paper dolls. Also included are two sturdy play scenes for displaying the dolls or acting out their adventures, plus reusable vinyl stickers of colorful clothes, silly hats, and all kinds of items for getting ... read more

When Mr Clicketty Cane plays his silly game, All the kids in the street - they like to do the same. Wash your face in orange juice! Join in the laughter with Peter Combe's catchy songs, brought to life with fun illustrations and a cast of quirky animal characters!

Presents simple explanations children and parents need to know to understand maths at Key Stage 1. This title contains links to selected websites with online maths puzzles, games and resources designed to reinforce the key points.

A colouring and sticker book with scenes suitable for young boys including castles, trucks and diggers, and farm animals and machines. With over 200 stickers to add to the pages, it contains three titles: "First Colouring Book: Trucks and Diggers", "First Colouring Book: Farm" and "First Sticker Book: Castles".