Secondhand Childrens Reference Books

Josh Van Der Flier is the current World Rugby Player of the Year and star of the all-conquering Ireland and Leinster rugby teams. Growing up in Wicklow, Josh was sports...

Keith Barry is a world-renowned brain-hacker and mentalist, with amazing skills that have been showcased in over forty international television shows. Interweaving stories from Keith's own childhood with inspirational tips...

Covering historic and current figures from the worlds of the arts, sport, business, politics and social activism, Black and Irish will also find space to celebrate everyday heroes-lesser known figures...

Children have a knack of asking great, but challenging, questions: Why is the sea salty? How far away is space? Why can't I tickle myself? What makes me me? But...

Murderous Maths: All Shapes and Sizes is full of facts, tricks and tips to help children discover why shapes are super and measurements are magic! Updated for the relaunch of...

HORRIBLE SCIENCE: SPACE, STARS AND SLIMY ALIENS is a bursting space-hopping book of stunning science. Zoom to the stars with Oddblob the alien, and take part in a spacewalk that's...

This story of a young boy who encounters a polar bear while climbing a snow-covered mountain teaches children relaxation techniques to reduce stress, prepare for sleep, and improve self-confidence.

Uncover the secret world of spies - who they are what they do and how they do it. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in this...

This is a delightful activity book specially designed for sharing with young children. Activities include printed chicks, Easter egg tags, finger-printed tree blossoms and lots of ideas for drawing and...

Murderous Maths: The Brain-Bending Basics is full of facts, tricks and tips to give children a roller-coaster overview into the utterly nutty world of murderous maths. Updated for the relaunch...

Drawing on years of teaching experience and research, the author answers 60 letters on a range of topics relating to astronomy and theoology, from children between the ages of 5...

The weather affects us all and can change suddenly and dramatically wherever you are in the world - up a mountain, out at sea or in a city centre. This...

Some of the most interesting and entertaining myths and legends from Ancient Egypt are given a lively re-telling by Joyce Tyldesley. These include stories about the gods, such as The...

Science with the squishy bits left in! 'Bulging Brains' will blow your mind! Get your brain cells buzzing as you discover what a fresh brain really smells like; why chopping...

After fifteen fearsome years on the page, "Horrible Histories" are now on the small screen - with all the nasty bits intact - of course. Readers can discover all the...

18th June, 1910 We marched from the Embankment to the Albert Hall. It was a glorious day. The sun shone warmly. Everyone was in good spirits. There were aristocrats, artists,...

The sequel to the bestselling "Children's Miscellany: Volume One" and "Children's Miscellany: Volume Two". Packed full of even more, even smarter, even stranger useless information. Discover the secrets of history,...

How does an acorn grow into a tree? What does a baby sea horse eat? Discover the amazing stages of different life cycles and learn all about your favourite species...

The book contains completely new material covering each field of science, as well as chapters on dinosaurs, testing your teacher and weird scientists. The quiz element is key to the...

The cookbook that no self-respecting girl should be without!From perfect sleepover snacks to delicious dinners and picnic salads for summertime fun, girls will love cooking up these mouth-watering ideas with...

Behind every great woman... is another great woman. Here, the extraordinary achievements, relationships and secret histories of 84 pioneering women are revealed in inspirational stories which together show the indomitable...

Julian Alvarez's extravagant football skills won him a youth team place at the famous Argentinian club River Plate at the age of 12, and he quickly rose through the ranks....

Really Really Big Questions About Faith is an unusual and fun introduction to the philosophy, ethics and meaning behind different kinds of belief. It explores tricky, strange and often unanswered...

Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton.Find out how Lewis Hamilton went from playing with remote-controlled cars to becoming one of...

Fur-raising tales of real-life Rebel Cats! Discover secrets, stories and facts about history's most fascinating felines. An engaging collection about cats who are the heroes of their own stories, Rebel...

Did you know Velociraptor was about as tall as a turkey? But could it fly? And how did it use its deadly claws?Pop a dinosaur in your pocket! Introductions from...

Why was Stegosaurus scared of flowers? How long were the spikes on its tail? And did you know the top of Stegosaurus teeth looked like the edge of a cartoon...

Our comprehensive School Thesaurus is straight-forward, accessible, and easy to use, taking your students to the word they are looking for quickly and easily. The thesaurus includes full cross-curricular vocabulary...

A heart-warming story about the World's Worst Dog, adapted from John Grogan's phenomenally bestselling memoir, Marley and Me. Meet Marley, a yellow furball of a puppy who quickly grows into...

'A super book for children to enjoy as they puzzle their way through the challenges, which get harder as they progress through the book' - Parents in Touch___________________Brain Games for...

Jack Fairfax is the 19-year old second son of Lord and Lady Fairfax. The Fairfaxes are steeped in the military tradition, and don't approve of Jack's volunteering for the Royal...