Children's Reference and Non-Fiction Books

Did you hear about the creeper's birthday party? It really went off with a BANG! Why does Alex love redstone lamps? Because they light up her life. Where do tired miners sleep? On bedrock. The official Minecraft Joke Book is packed full of hilarious jokes that will have you laughing your blocks off! There's something for every Minecrafter, whatever their age.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781405295253 • Author:  Mojang AB • Publisher:  Egmont • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  96 • Dimensions:  23.5 x 28.1 x 1.2 cm

Packed with fascinating facts and adorable photos of your favourite pets. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806830077 • Author: Make Believe Ideas • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback

This all-new 2027 children’s annual is loaded with jaw-dropping, eye-popping, believe it or not facts and bright, bold photography! •    Combining the planet’s weirdest facts with the coolest and strangest true stories •    From peculiar pets and brilliant bees to amazing microbes, strange sea vessels and robotic athletes. •    Explores animals, geography, science, the environment, human achievement and lots more •    The perfect book for fans of Guinness World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Whether it's weird wildlife, spectacular structures, strange sports or extraordinary inventions, this 2027 children's annual is sure to entertain! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008812492 • Author: National Geographic Kids • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Hardback

Packed with fascinating animal facts and adorable photos. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806830060 • Author: Make Believe Ideas • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback

Discover the best way to practise your times tables with this fantastic 10 Minutes A day Times Table test book! Understand multiplication, division and much more! Take the brain-testing challenges and develop strong maths habits in order to help you pass your SATs. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781409341406 • Author: Carol Vorderman • Publisher: DK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 80 • Dimensions: 29.8 x 21 x 1cm

Get ready for hours of laughter with this hilarious 5-book set! Includes: • Gross Jokes • Silly Jokes • Dinosaur Jokes • Knock-Knock Jokes • Animal Jokes Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837251193 • Author: Michael O'Mara • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Box Set

Meet animals from around the world with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the busy illustrated scenes to find more than 250 animals. From the Serengeti to the Amazon rainforest, the wild Arctic to British woodland they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the animals spotted. Did you know a giraffe has three hearts? That woodpeckers have very long tongues? Or that scorpions can glow in the dark? With colourful photos and lots of fun activities that kids will love it’s the perfect book for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008421915 • Author: National Geographic Kids • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 48 • Dimensions: 28 x 22 cm

A brilliant flap book that delves deep into the mysteries of the geography of the Earth.  Each page is covered with flaps that reveal and explain the Earth's structure, climate and environments, from desert to arctic tundra. Includes pages revealing the problems of climate change and ways to reduce global warming. With over 80 sturdy flaps, and internet links to websites to find out more.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780746087541 • Author:  Katie Daynes • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  16 • Dimensions:   28 x 21 x 1 cm

This is a re-sized edition of the original flap book that introduces the fascinating world of science in a simple and engaging way for younger readers.  It is full of surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained, including flaps beneath flaps. It includes basic science topics from how plants grow to astronomy and forces. Each double-page includes simple practical experiments for children to try themselves. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781409551287 • Author: Minna Lacey  • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  14 • Dimensions: 19.9 x 2.2 x 22.3 cm

Greatest Football Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world's greatest players of all time. Featuring talents from all around the globe. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781802635355 • Author: Luke Paton • Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Format: Box Set 

The perfect read for the Formula 1-mad kid in your life. Written by real-life racing driver Karun Chandhok! How fast do Formula 1 cars really go? How do you become a racing driver? What track is the hardest to drive in the world? Discover the most amazing stories and incredible stats and facts about the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet. From trackside to podium, leading Sky Sports Grand Prix commentator and former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok showcases the best teams, drivers, tracks, cars, jaw-dropping moments and more. Featuring the iconic drivers on the circuit today, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell, plus iconic drivers from the past like Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button, and the trailblazing female drivers Maria Terese de Filippis and Lella Lombardi – and not forgetting the great teams and impressive tracks that push drivers to their limit. Karun takes readers behind the scenes and under the bonnet to show what it really takes to drive to success in the world of F1 and how you can be a part of it. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781526367051 • Author: Karun Chandhok • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

Boost your spelling skills with this fantastic 10 Minutes A Day workbook! Support you child's knowledge of doubling letters, homophones, compound words and much more! Use the 10 minute timer to see if you can race the clock! Product Information:• ISBN: 9781409341420 • Author: Carol Vorderman• Publisher: DK• Format: Paperback• Pages: 80• Dimensions: 30 x 21 x 1cm

Introduce your child to the world of learning and satisfy their thirst for knowledge! Packed with fun subjects that children will be familiar with, such as games, sports, pets, food we eat, seasons, and weather. This children's knowledge book is a must-have addition to every family library! Does your little one have big questions about the world we live in? This fully updated kid's encyclopedia from DK has all the answers!  This illustrated encyclopedia is perfect for curious children aged 4-7 years! It is sorted into themes to make finding information and learning new things quick and easy. The clear text is perfect for parents to read aloud or for beginner readers to read themselves. There is no better starting block for learning than with My First Encyclopedia! Packed with fascinating facts and modernised content, plus a mixture of bold new photography and specifically tailored illustrations, the design and layout are guaranteed to capture a child's imagination. It is the perfect gift for young children who are not afraid to ask why. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241659847 • Author: DK • Publisher: DK  • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  80 • Dimensions: 24 x 1.2 x 30.9 cm

Discover how some of today’s most talented footballers rose from their humble beginnings to become the best in the world. Read the STORIES, look up the STATS and relive the MAGIC MOMENTS in this 10-book mega pack! Featuring: • Haaland • Mbappe • Bronze • De Bruyne  • Rashford • Grealish • Messi • Salah • Ronaldo • Kane Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804538562 • Author: Simon Mugford & Dan Green • Publisher: Hachette Children's Books • Format: Box Set • Number of Books: 10 

Reboot your curiosity and binge the bizarre with the all-new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Wired Into Weird. In a world where AI-generated content has everyone second-guessing what’s real, Wired Into Weird proves that truth is stranger than fiction! Readers will meet incredible people, see quirky creations, visit far-off places, discover odd animals, and witness astonishing feats — and it’s all real! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529991604 • Author: Ripley • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback

Dive into redstone with the official Minecraft Inventor’s Gift Box, packed with tips and tricks for Minecraft players. Ever wanted to build a redstone contraption? Seeking inspiration for your next epic build? This gift box is the perfect toolkit for unlocking the inventor in you! Learn the basics of redstone in the Mini Redstone Handbook, start to apply your creative skills with Amazing Bite-Size Builds Mini Edition and then take inspiration for an immense build in Epic Inventions. Plus kit out your bedroom with the double-sided poster and door hanger, and build yourself a little creeper friend to keep you company as you play! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008537449 • Author: Mojang AB • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Dimensions: 27 x 22 cm

Why do stars shine? And how was the moon made? Children can blast off into space with this fantastic interactive flap book revealing the secrets of the Universe. Vibrant illustrations and simple explanations combined with over 70 flaps to lift. Each double page covers a different topic, including 'Glittering galaxies', 'On the Moon' and 'Space Station'. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836044604 • Author: Rob Lloyd Jones • Publisher: Usborne Publishing • Pages: 14 • Dimensions: 22.3 x 20 x 1.5 cm

A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this rib-tickling collection has hundreds of hilarious jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share. Why did the vampire’s breath smell? Because he had bat breath. Why did the brain never take a shower? It didn’t want to be brainwashed. Why did Cinderella’s team always lose? Because her coach was a pumpkin. Filled with over 300 laugh-out-loud jokes this super silly collection is guaranteed to have kids rolling on the floor laughing. Designed to be easy to read and even more fun to share it features giggle-inducing illustrations by Andrew Pinder for extra fun. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837250295 • Author: Caroline Rowlands • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.82 cm

The must-have book for curious minds is back and brimming with the most recent record-breaking feats across eight action-packed chapters. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806500222 • Author: Guinness World Records • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Hardback

How do tadpoles turn into frogs? Which bug is as big as your hand? How do pigs keep cool? You can find the answers, and much more, in this collection of informative nature books, with stunning photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to exciting websites. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836049869 • Author: Various • Publisher: Usborne Publishing • Format: Box Set • Pages: 32 pages x 8 books • Dimensions: 20.4 x 15 cm