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Dividing five biscuits between three of you, counting the wheels on lorries, multiplying on your fingers... Written for parents, this collection of simple games and activities introduces mathematical topics such as subtraction, fractions and multiplication – without mentioning the M word. Age 9+

This compendium of two classic reference works, first published in the 1960s, tells the story of the evolution of British locomotives, carriages and rolling stock, and charts the milestones of railway history through a series of over 350 colour illustrations, descriptions and historical overviews. Further entries identify types of signals used by different operators and the coats of arms of the most notable pre-grouping railway companies.

Delving into the grisly business of trials, torture and execution, here are the stories of doomed victims, including Joan of Arc, Julius Caesar, Guy Fawkes and the outlaw Jesse James. Age 10+

This collection of murder and mayhem includes histories of Boudica, Vlad the Impaler, the French Revolution, Roman emperors, Vikings and the demise of Rasputin. Age 10+

This study of definitive moments in history, generously illustrated with images from the British Library collection, describes events such as the murder of Julius Caesar, the battle of the Little Bighorn and the Russian revolution. Age 8+

This anthology, which was first published in 1964, is designed as an introduction to a cross-section of poetry, in the original Latin, from the late Republic and early Empire. It presents 36 passages, in different genres and styles, by such authors as Catullus, Virgil and Juvenal. There are short introductions to each extract, detailed notes on language and content and a full vocabulary.

This book tells the story of Louis Pasteur (1822–1895), the French chemist whose pioneering studies of microscopic organisms made possible important advances in medicine and public health such as vaccination and pasteurization. From the Great Scientists series. Off-mint. Age 9+

The life of Isaac Newton (1642–1727), his revolutionary advances in science and what they mean for science today are explained in this clearly written and well-illustrated book from the Great Scientists series. Off-mint. Age 9+

This illustrated beginner’s guide to Benjamin Franklin highlights the polymath’s most significant achievements, including his theory of the ‘electrical fluid’, the invention of the lightning conductor and his mapping of the Gulf Stream. Slightly off-mint. Age 8+

Rings, moons and atmospheres are the focus of this simple guide to the solar system’s furthest planets: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Each planet is explored with the help of illustrations, diagrams, and images from Voyager 2 and the Hubble Telescope. Off-mint. Age 12+

This introduction to the ‘space dust’ that bombards the Earth every day explains the difference between comets, meteors and asteroids, before exploring their different characteristics, including composition, trajectory, and how they impact on the Earth’s surface. Off-mint. Age 12+

Through energy, imagination, courage or determination, the individuals featured in this collection had a unique impact on the world. Among the nine remarkable people are Christopher Columbus, William Shakespeare, Lord Nelson, Florence Nightingale and Anne Frank.

With separate chapters for biology, chemistry and physics, here science is made approachable: each scientific method is explained through a series of interconnecting coloured boxes and demonstrated by following a specific question through hypothesis to conclusion.

From basic arithmetic to geometry, algebra and statistics, this volume presents maths in an easily accessible way. For multiplication, for example, numbers in a calculation are expressed visually, and a chart shows patterns of multiplication, making tables easier to understand and remember.

Divided into the four core English subjects of grammar, punctuation, spelling and communication skills, this guide helps clarify perennial problems: simple illustrations explain the difference between ‘its’ and ‘it’s’, and use of formal and informal language is explained through ‘spotting the difference’.

Following an astronaut from selection to completion of a successful mission, readers learn facts and answer questions, do simple sums and interpret graphs. Answers are provided, and mathematical terms are explained in the glossary. Age 9+

From the early aviators to the Space Shuttle and the introduction of drones, this illustrated compendium is packed with information on all aspects of military and civil flight, including the greatest planes, aerial reconnaissance, air battles and airline food. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge.

An excellent classroom resource, this pack contains eight double-sided A3 posters and an information leaflet explaining how Hadrian’s Wall was built, how it might have looked and how it functioned.

This humorous multiple-choice quiz features 45 extraordinary inventions – including a talking watch, a mechanical golf instructor and a steam-driven bus, drawn from 200 years of American ingenuity – and challenges the reader to guess each object’s use from an illustration and description.

From how to use a knife, to juicing, whipping, steaming and kneading, these ten cookery lessons provide basic skills for preparing a range of dishes. Each skill is utilized in the recipes that follow, such as Super Fruit Salad, Beef Tacos and Seeded Bread Rolls. With photographs, diagrams and clear explanations, this spiral-bound guide is an ideal starting point for any young cook.

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This engaging and lively guide introduces the different elements that make up words, and teaches a range of techniques to improve both reading and writing skills by researching words' origins and history; identifying spelling rules and conventions; breaking words up into syllables; spotting common suffixes and prefixes; and using dictionaries effectively. Find Your Way with Words series. Age 11–12

This book is ideal for children who want to know how the frogspawn or tadpoles they have seen in the wild turn into frogs. Simple, expert text explains each step in the amphibian's life-cycle, supported by high-quality, close-up photographs. The book ends with a glossary and suggestions for further reading. Animal Life Stories series. Age 6–8

This well-illustrated book explores the life of everyday people in ancient Rome, from their food and drink to their houses, jobs, pastimes and religion. Each chapter answers a different question, such as 'How much of Roman life is still with us?', in an accessible and engaging way. The book also includes a timeline, a map and a glossary. Age 9-11

From the signing of Magna Carta in 1215 to Bosworth in 1485, Loyn tells the story of peoples' struggle to claim an effective role in government. With drawings by Alan and Richard Sorrell. First published in 1977. Age 10+

This guide to idioms is from Webster's bestselling Easy Learning range for speakers of American English. It provides key phrases, arranged by topic, with illustrations and examples to show how the language works.

The last in a twelve-volume set of guides on how to live a Christian life of faith focusing on saints as sources for the study of social and cultural history as well as sources of inspiration for Christians today.

The eleventh in a twelve-volume set of guides on how to live a Christian life of faith focusing on saints as sources for the study of social and cultural history as well as sources of inspiration for Christians today.

The fourth in a twelve-volume set of guides on how to live a Christian life of faith focusing on saints as sources for the study of social and cultural history as well as sources of inspiration for Christians today.

Part of the bestselling Easy Learning series, this is a complete reference for those learning French, alone or in classes. It combines three books: a guide to French grammar, with thousands of useful examples and a glossary of grammatical terms; a guide to verbs with 120 verb tables and examples of how verbs are used in context; and a vocabulary of over 5,000 words and phrases, arranged by topic.

The bestselling Easy Learning Language series is designed for both young and adult learners, from beginners up to GCSE students, and the books are excellent for exam revision. Each volume is clearly laid out and contains hundreds of example phase. The Verbs books give detailed rules for verb formation and verb table and include a 'Verb Wheel' for conjugating the most commonly used verbs, while the jargon free Easy Learning Grammar books provide the basics needed to speak and understand the language.