It's the start of a new term at the School of the Good Sisters and Hanna, Edie and Calla are ready to enjoy everything their extraordinary school has to offer. But they soon realise that Something Is Most Definitely Up. Not only is a mean businessman trying to open a kale factory in Little Hampden and remove all their delicious snacks, but their beloved Headmistress Good Sister June has disappeared - and nobody knows where she's gone.
It's time for Hanna and her friends to rally an army of first years to protest against the horrors of kale while they set out on an adventure to bring Good Sister June home. As they travel across the country following a trail of clues, they will learn about the power of family, friendship, and a well-timed slice of Victoria Sponge...
Introduces the achievements of past civilisations through 12 structures or objects, each of which illustrates a key aspect or theme of that civilisation
This beautiful book brings together amazing facts about rainforests, a heart-warming narrative and breathtaking illustrations.
In A Rainforest Story, young readers can explore the vibrant life of the rainforest, from the fierce predators that roam the forest floor to the brightly-coloured birds that fly above the trees. Travelling through the seasons, we meet various rainforest creatures as they are born, raise their young and settle down to hibernate through the hottest months.
Learn about the behaviour of favourite big cats such as the beautiful jaguar, and beloved animals such as capybaras and sloths. Discover how animals and plants work together to survive and thrive, like the monkeys that go from flower to flower, feeding on nectar and spreading pollen.
Beautiful story-like text by Jane Burnard of dynamic rainforest creatures are further animated by colourful illustrations by Kendra Binney that will leave children and adults poring over the pages of this book.
Explore the world's habitats and the amazing animals that live there and collect all the titles in the series with A Coral Reef Story and An Arctic Story.
Giant pandas are gentle giants and are loved by many people. So why are they under threat of extinction? Find out all about giant pandas, the threats that they face, what is being done to try and save them and how you can help to answer their SOS call.
Raft down rapids to see raccoons, ski across ice to spot emperor penguins and dive underwater to explore the coral reef and learn why discovering animals is SUPER exciting!
From the leafy green canopy of the rainforest, where gibbons communicate by singing, to the scorching hot desert where one of the world’s DEADLIEST scorpions lives, planet Earth is full of AMAZING animals that are just waiting to be discovered.
Did you know that marine iguanas sneeze out salty sea water after a big swim? Or that a narwhal’s tusk is actually a very, VERY long tooth? And did you know that dung beetles are the STRONGEST animals on earth?
Explore a different habitat on every spread, with fun and vibrant illustrations and fact-filled text for intrepid adventurers who want to know EVERYTHING about the world we live in. Readers will be taken all around the globe to discover a world of animals across rainforests and jungles, rivers and rapids, deserts and ice, and much more.
Do You Love Exploring? is the third book in the award-winning series by Matt Robertson that includes Do You Love Bugs? and Do You Love Dinosaurs?
Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash must rescue their friend from the Ice Age in this brilliantly funny, full-colour graphic novel for young readers, in a British Book Award-shortlisted series.
'Irresistibly funny' Guardian on Pablo and Splash
Pablo and Splash go to visit Professor O'Brain in her lab, only to find that their friend has been left behind in the Ice Age by her misbehaving time machine. The brave penguin buddies set out on a rescue mission – destination 68,000 years ago! When a Neanderthal man accidentally wanders into their time machine, it's not just the professor who is stuck in the wrong time period. But luckily a scientific breakthrough for Pablo combined with Splash's endlessly upbeat approach to life can save the day!
The race against time – several times over! – makes this pacey and hilarious graphic novel irresistible. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or Dog Man will love it.
'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' – Oscar, age 7
'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' – Noah, age 8
'Gripping and enjoyable ... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash
