Reference Books

For centuries mankind has waged war against the infections that, left untreated, would have the power to wipe out communities, or even entire populations. Yet for all our advanced scientific knowledge, only one human disease – smallpox – has ever been eradicated globally. In recent years, outbreaks of Ebola and Zika have provided vivid examples of how difficult it is to contain an infection once it strikes, and the panic that a rapidly spreading epidemic can ignite. But while we chase the diseases we are already aware of, new ones are constantly emerging, like the coronavirus that spread across the world in 2020. At the same time, antimicrobial resistance is harnessing infections that we once knew how to control, enabling them to thrive once more. Meera Senthilingam presents a timely look at humanity’s ongoing battle against infection, examining the successes and failures of the past, along with how we are confronting the challenges of today, and our chances of eradicating disease in the future. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781785785634• Author: Meera Senthilingam• Publisher: Icon Books• Format: Paperback• Pages: 176• Dimensions: 13.3 x 1.3 x 19.7 cm

This Collins World Wall Map is perfect for children learning the world map, as a decorative wall piece or for aspiring travellers. With a scale of 1:22 000 000 or 1cm to 220km, this up to date World Map shows individual countries, oceans, main roads, railways, cities and towns, as well as lines of latitude and longitude and even the International Date Line. It also includes a useful educational tool and the inclusion of all the national flags. In addition, this world map details key statistics for every country, including information on the area of each country in square miles and kilometres, population size, national currency, capital city and website address. This Collins World Map also has small circular maps, with close-up views of the north and south poles.A great educational tool for at home, in a classroom, in the office or on your bedroom wall.Product Information:• World Map• Wall Poster• Learning essential• Great for all ages• Size: 40” x 54”

Do you think magic is just an illusion? Well, think again... Explore the world of Science and discover the real magic at your fingertips! Learn the art of levitation, bend water with a balloon and make glass disappear! Full of fascinating facts, this book is a must-have for scientists and magicians alike. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780241437827• Author: Steve Mould• Publisher: DK• Format: Paperback• Pages: 96• Dimensions: 27.5 x 21.5 x 0.7cm

This box set has all the foul favourites from the Horrible Histories series presented in a blood-curdling box with flip-top lid. Contains twenty books bound to have you wanting to read more. Box includes the Rotten Romans, Terrible Tudors and Awesome Egyptians and many, many more ghastly history fun. This is the perfect book box for all gruesome horrible history fans, and allows for books to be stored safely and tidily. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781407178097• Author: Scholastic Press• Publisher: Scholastic Press• Format: Paperback - Box Set • Dimensions: 20.5 x 13.5 x 20cm

Young learners excel in short bursts, so 10 Minutes a Day Vocabulary from Carol Vorderman is the perfect introduction to vocabulary for younger children. Games and tests take a short amount of time so you get maximum fun for maximum effect. There are 10 minute activities on synonyms, word meanings and verb endings. Plus the "parents' notes" section gives the answers, explains common pitfalls and gives guidance on how to avoid them. 10 Minutes a day workbooks are the perfect at home reinforcement for subjects learned in school. Enjoy 10 Minutes a Day Vocabulary with Carol Vorderman show your child how much fun vocabulary can be. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241183854 • Author: Carol Vorderman • Publisher: DK Children • Format: Paperback • Pages: 80 • Dimensions: 209 x 296 mm

A simple, visual guide to helping children understand English from the expert Carol Vorderman. Reduce the stress of studying English and help your child with their homework by following Help Your Kids with English, a unique visual guide that demystifies the subject for everyone. Carol Vorderman uses clear, accessible pictures, diagrams and easy-to-follow step-by-steps to cover all the important areas including punctuation, grammar, spelling, and communication skills, so you can approach even the most complex English concepts with confidence. Includes cross-references throughout to show links between language ideas and a glossary of key terms. Help Your Kids with English is the perfect guide for every frustrated parent and desperate child, who wants to understand English and put what they've learn't into practice. This paperback book has 256 pages and measures: 24 x 20 x 1.5cm.

Which country moved its capital city from Bujumbura to Gitega in January 2019? Or when the London Crossrail service opens, what will it's name of the line be? Learn every inch and aspect of knowledge there is to know with this A-Z of almost everything reference book! With thousands of new and updated facts, delve into the world of general knowledge and brush up on all the latest facts today. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780993481314• Author: Trevor Montague• Publisher: Montague Publishing• Format: Hardback• Pages: 1224• Dimensions: 24 x 17 x 7cm

Time at home is much more fun when it is shared. Whatever games and activities you dream up, they take on a whole new meaning when the whole family get involved. So whether it's the weekend, the holidays or that precious free hour at the end of a busy day, here are over 80 ideas for activities that will have everyone grinning from ear to ear. If you've got energy to burn, this book contains sports and games ideas to exercise both mind and muscles. If it's new toys you want, there are all sorts of ingenious and inexpensive playthings to make within these pages. If you need ideas for indoor fun, there's lots to do when it's raining outside. And if you want to sneak a little education into playtime, you'll even find a few facts hidden among the fun. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781780557366 • Author: Alison Maloney • Publisher: Buster Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 192 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2cm

Enjoy learning a language with your eager little youngsters with lots of action-packed illustrations to all of the essential words in Welsh! From breakfast times together to visiting the zoo or the art gallery, learn about colours and shapes as these fun characters bring new words to life on your pages! Product Information:• ISBN: 9781849671880• Author: Sam Hutchinson and Elin Meek• Publisher: Rily Publications• Format: Paperback• Pages: 64• Dimensions: 28 x 21.5 x 0.8cm

A creative and productive organizational system to combine your sketchbook, planner, to do lists and journals... all in one little book! Start by filling out the The Little Bullet Book's planners with monthly and weekly goals, select simple codes to mark important and long-term tasks and keep track of them all with your own wonderfully simple contents page. Take care of everyday reminders, exercise aspirations and appointments while also tracking future hopes and dreams with this peaceful planner. This book has a perfect balance between monthly and future logs and space to break out your own creative lists with inspirational tips and tricks throughout to build and maintain a lifestyle you love. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781509865932• Author: David Sinder• Publisher: Bluebird• Format: Paperback• Pages: 224• Dimensions: 20 x 15.5 x 2cm

Earth is in trouble and it is time for you to make a difference! It is time for action! There are hundreds of things that YOU can do to make a HUGE difference, so why not try now? Become a home hero, a wildlife warden, a friend of the forest, at one with Earth! Reduce your plastic waste, compost your food or just give wildlife a helping hand today! Packed full of facts, activities and top tips on how to protect this beautiful world, so act now! Product Information:• ISBN: 9781780555881• Author: Clive Gifford• Publisher: Buster Books• Format: Hardback• Pages: 125• Dimensions: 25 x 19.5 x 2cm

A must-have for parents, here is everything you need to know to help your child with their homework. Every parent will be familiar with the cry for help that comes from their child when it's homework time. Many parents find themselves having to help a great deal with all subjects - yet with teaching methods having changed so much since their own schooling, it's often the parent who could use a helping hand. Homework Help for Mums and Dads provides parents with tips, from teachers and other parents, on how to get to grips with each subject and, most importantly, on how to pass that knowledge on to their child during primary school. From reading to literacy, science to history, this book includes shortcuts and tricks that will make subjects easier to grasp. It even includes tips on homework layout, writing practice, learning habits and on how to make some subjects more fun by thinking creatively about each task set. Accessible and light-hearted in tone, this book will make schoolwork more enjoyable for both parent and child, taking the horror out of homework. This paperback book has 192 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.9 x 1.2cm.

With a full and active service life of more than 40 years with the Royal Navy and the RAF, the Westland Wessex was one of the most versatile helicopters of the Cold War era. As a British-built turbine-powered development of the American Sikorsky H-34, the Westland Wessex was developed and produced under license by Westland Aircraft (later Westland Helicopters). One of the main differences from Sikorsky's H-34 was the replacement of the piston-engine power plant with a turboshaft engine. The Wessex was the first helicopter to be produced in large numbers that made use of a gas turbine engine. Early models were powered by a single Napier Gazelle engine, while later builds used a pair of Rolls-Royce Gnome engines. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781785211171• Format: Hardback• Author: Lee Howard• Publisher: Haynes Publishing• Pages: 188• Dimensions: 27.6 x 21.6 x 1.5cm

Take a journey to the prehistoric age with this fascinating book exploring all the facts and figures there is to know about these beastly creatures. From the Velociraptor to the T-Rex, this book will uncover all kinds of fascinating facts from what they ate to some of their special features. Paired with extraordinary artwork, this will give your explorer an insight into the world of the dinosaurs. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781526310781 • Author: Katie Woolley• Publisher: Wayland• Format: Hardback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 29 x 22.3 x 0.7cm

Designed and built to challenge an aggressive French shipbuilding programme in the late 1850s, when commissioned the 40-gun steam-powered ironclad HMS Warrior was the largest warship in the world. The revolutionary design housed the main guns, 10 boilers and steam engine inside an impregnable armoured 'box' or citadel made from 41/2in thick wrought iron plates. Warrior is the only surviving example of Britain's 'Black Battlefleet' - the 45 iron hulls built for the Royal Navy between 1861 and 1877. She was restored in the 1980s and is now on public display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781785211065• Format: Hardback• Author: Richard May• Publisher: Haynes• Pages: 188• Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 2cm

This book shows children how to set themselves goals, get organised and keep track. Whether it is a virtual bookshelf of books to read or a year wheel to remember important birthdays, they can find out how to make the most of pictures and images.

The first year of a baby's life flies by so quickly, but with this illustrated record book you can ensure you keep track of all the special times. Record every precious moment of your baby's first year in this beautiful journal from that very first smile to those amazing first steps and when completed will be a wonderful memento of your child's first year. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781488913945• Author: Kate Cody• Publisher: Hinkler• Format: Hardback• Pages: 44• Dimensions: 25 x 5 x 1cm

Introducing London, England’s capital, bring the city to life in a brick-tastic way. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+, this Lego themed guide allows you to discover the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Covent Garden plus 17 more that have been recreated in detail by top brick artists. Choose from 20 projects to build, including Underground train, a red bus and fish { chips. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781787018037• Author: Warren Elsmore• Publisher: Lonely Planet• Format: Hardback• Pages: 128• Dimensions: 152 x 201 x 18mm

So what is a bullet journal? It’s a planner, to-do list and diary that will help you get your life together! This fun, practical guide shows you how to start and keep a bullet journal: a single notebook in which you write down all the things that you want to remember, or need to do, or you’ve already done – from every aspect of your life: work, home, relationships and hobbies. With colourful illustrations and easy tips to get you started, early adopter Rachel Wilkerson Miller explains how to make a bullet journal work for you – whether you want to create something simple or elaborate. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780752266374• Author: Rachel Wilkerson Miller• Publisher: Boxtree• Format: Paperback• Pages: 240• Dimensions: 21 x 14.5 x 2cm