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Bag the perfect KS1 dictionary this Back to School. This dictionary is an ideal introduction to the world of words for children age 5+. The careful choice of vocabulary, clear definitions and simple examples, together with the beautifully designed...

An easy-to-read introduction to sea life for young children. How do fish breathe? Is coral a plant? Which sea creatures are poisonous? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed...

This popular schools' version of the international best-selling Dictionary of Perfect Spelling allows students to use phonic attack to find both regular and irregular spellings. A fresh new edition of this highly acclaimed and bestselling dictionary...

Soar through the night sky with this beautifully illustrated atlas of the stars.Explore constellations and find out about the bright stars that form them, in this beautifully illustrated book for children. Astronomer Tom Kerss introduces the...

Matt Sewell returns with a sumptuous celebration of the most amazing migrating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish,  insects and even plants who battle through Earth's toughest conditions to make extreme journeys. Gorgeously illustrated in Matt's...

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Thai. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Thailand and Thai language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully...

Bag the perfect KS1 French dictionary this Back to School.An ideal first French dictionary for kids aged 5+ and above, designed to introduce French vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and memorable way. Fully updated for 2020, this beautifully...

The trusted paperback English dictionary and thesaurus for everyday use. The perfect word reference to broaden your knowledge of English, ideal for everyday use, at home, in the office or at school. Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are shown...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to 3000 key words and phrases in British English. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect English language travel companion and guide to life and culture in...

Beautifully illustrated wall map for inquisitive kids Colourful Illustrated Map of the World This bestselling, highly illustrated pictorial map is designed to take children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the world. The mapping is...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use.The perfect word reference for daily use with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms. Contains practical usage notes, and a fantastic crossword-solving supplement, this is the...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. All the words you need, every day: the perfect word reference for daily use with 300,000 synonyms and antonyms in a durable format. With practical usage notes, and a...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Italian. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Italy and Italian...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Chinese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to China and Chinese...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in German. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Germany and German...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Spanish. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Spain and Spanish...

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries and thesauruses for school use.The ideal handy Spanish reference for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed for home study, and to be used...

Minecraft Tips, Tricks and Hacks is the ultimate guide to take your gameplay to the next level! The Official Minecraft Tips, Tricks and Hacks book is your ultimate companion to bossing the world of Minecraft.Featuring step-by-step guides and incredible...

A collection of amazing facts exploring the wonderful world of dinosaurs. You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs...

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship! Did you know?The world’s largest football shirt is over 80m long.In 2002, Australia won a World Cup qualifying game by 31–0.Danish referee Henning Erikstrup’s fake...

The must-have thematic atlas for KS2 and beyondBring geography, history and the environment together with this thematic world atlas suitable for Key Stage 2 and lower Key Stage 3. Fully up-to-date and endorsed by the Geographical and Historical...

Beautifully illustrated atlases for inquisitive kids A beautifully illustrated picture atlas designed to take children on an exciting journey around the world. This newly updated atlas opens with the continents, then presents a world view of countries...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Arabic. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to the Arabic language, world...

An easy-to-read introduction to science for young children. Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations...

Discover the fascinating pre-historic world of dinosaurs in this fun-packed annual from the Natural History Museum. Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023)Take a trip back in time and meet the prehistoric rulers of the planet...

Bag the perfect A-Level Atlas this Back to School.A new, fully updated edition of this bestselling atlas of the world. Great value and contains all the world maps you need in a budget atlas, for family, study and business use. Explore our planet; •...

Bag the perfect GCSE Atlas this Back to School.Fully revised and updated for 2021, this curriculum-supportive world atlas is the perfect tool for students aged 14-16 years (Key Stage 4, GCSE 9-1). It features up-to-date reference and thematic mapping,...

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Korean. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Korea and Korean language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully...

A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Vietnamese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Vietnam and Vietnamese language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in themes with...

Bag the perfect KS1 Spanish dictionary this Back to School.An ideal first Spanish dictionary for kids aged 5+ and above, designed to introduce Spanish vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and memorable way. Fully updated for 2020, this beautifully...

The trusted paperback English dictionary and thesaurus for everyday use. The perfect word reference to broaden your knowledge of English, ideal for everyday use, at home, in the office or at school. Matching dictionary and thesaurus entries are shown...

The home of trusted Latin dictionaries for everyday language learning. A handy and affordable Latin to English and English to Latin dictionary for everyday use, including guidance on Latin grammar and insights into Roman culture. The clear layout allows...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. The perfect mini dictionary for all students aged 11 and above. Updated to include around 20,000 entries, with all the words you must know for school and exams, in the best-selling...

The trusted paperback English dictionary for everyday use. The perfect dictionary reference with 200,000 words and phrases for daily use. Language usage notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find what you’re...

The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use.Packaged in a flexible boxed set, this is the ideal gift to take your English language use and knowledge to the next level, contains both the Paperback Thesaurus and the...

The trusted paperback English dictionary for everyday use. The perfect dictionary reference for daily use, with 200,000 words and phrases in a durable format. Language notes help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout allows you to find...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Japanese. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Japan and Japanese...

The home of trusted full-colour visual dictionaries for everyday use.A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in French. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to France and French language...

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 7. This English School Dictionary is the perfect language companion for all students age 11+ (Key Stage 3 and GCSE). Containing over 20,000 entries with up-to-date definitions relating to Covid-19...

The must-have Back to School dictionary and thesaurus for Year 7. The English School Dictionary and Thesaurus is the perfect English reference tool for all students aged 11+ (KS3). In a handy pocket format, this dictionary and thesaurus is ideal for use...

The must-have English dictionary and thesaurus for use anywhere you go. Two books in one with all the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you’ll never be stuck for words again! This...

The home of trusted Latin dictionaries for everyday language learning.This Latin Dictionary and Grammar offers the student of Latin the essential two-in-one reference: a comprehensive Latin to English and English to Latin dictionary and a user-friendly...

The must-have English dictionary for use anywhere you go. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the...

Explore the amazing world of maps from the first sketches on cave walls to real time maps on phones. Discover their incredible history and marvel at ancient maps, war maps, weather maps and even interactive maps from computer games. Packed with awesome...

Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires...

Take a hands-on tour of our amazing planet in this interactive world atlas for young kids that explores all 7 continents and 5 oceans that make up the Earth. Packed with vibrant illustrations, 40 lift-the-flaps, and tons of wow-factor facts; readers will...

Buckle up! This interactive and colourful atlas takes young readers on a hands-on journey all around the world. Discover the stories behind the world’s most iconic vehicles, including the countries where they were invented and the places that they’re...

Bringing planet earth to life, this colourful and fun addition to Lonely Planet Kids takes you on a trip around the world that you’ll never forget. Filled with continental and regional maps, lively text, an entry for every country on the planet, plus...