Encyclopaedias, general reference Books

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...

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...

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...

How Many Spots Has a Cheetah Got? is full of mind-blowing number facts. Did you know that the average cheetah has 600 spots? Or that 17 muscles are used every time you smile? Packed with stats and figures about every topic imaginable – from sharks and...

Age range 12 to 15A sequel to Atlas of Extinct Animals and Atlas of Endangered Animals, this large-format encyclopedia focuses on the world's largest group of animals - insects.Insects are the most diverse and abundant creatures on Earth, yet we often...

Age range 6 to 9A sequel to Encyclopedia of Ordinary Things, which appeared in Wall Street Journal review.We live in our houses, cook in our kitchens, relax in our living rooms. But how did people live before the invention of the bathroom? What was the...

Age range 6 to 9Learn how to classify various birds from big-sized illustrations!We all know that there are many birds up in the sky, but did you know that there is a similarly vast number down here on the ground? The bird kingdom is weird, wonderful,...

Age range 6 to 9 Who said ordinariness is boring? This book shows ordinary things, along with their origins and inventors, in a new light. Come explore their secrets!They're all around us. We use them daily, pass them by, and it never occurs to us to...

Age range 6 to 9How many cat breeds are there? Let's find out! This book belongs to all cat lovers!Did you know that some cats don't have five fingers, but six? We're not pulling your whiskers - it's true! Whether you have your own pet at home...

Age range 6 to 9Learn how to classify various animals from big-sized illustrations!Vast numbers of animals live here on Earth, from tiny insects to large mammals. The animal world is varied and quite interesting. This encyclopedia will introduce you to...

Age range 6 to 9Learn how to classify various plants from big-sized illustrations!This planet of ours is teeming with vast numbers of plants, from small flowers to giant trees. And there are fungi and lichens too. With this encyclopedia, you will get to...

The first book in this series presents animals that once walked the Earth, but have vanished due to the actions of humankind.In this book, award-winning poet Radek Mal tells the stories of fortyone extinct species and studies the causes of their sad...

Age range 6+A unique collection of over 200 breeds of dogs, with fun facts and witty illustrations, accompanied by heroic stories from the exclusive Dogs' Post Daily newspaper! Paw on the heart that you can't guess how many dog species...

Age range 7 to 12An colourfully illustrated encyclopedia of fart facts, jokes, riddles, and more! With humorous entries that include types of farts, food items that cause gas, what farts are called in different countries, jokes and riddles, sidebars,...

A comprehensive collection of more than 10,000 photographs that explains everything under the Sun and beyond.  Science and technology, nature, geography, culture, sports and hobbies, and history all combine in this mind-blowing visual encyclopedia. From...

Explore the human body like you've never known before with this ultimate kid's guide to what goes on under our skin. Forming part of a fantastic series of kid's educational books, this bold and brilliant kid's encyclopedia uses ground-breaking CGI...

A fully updated new edition of DK's bestselling reference book, containing all the latest knowledge and current thinking in a fresh new design When? Where? What? Why? This stimulating and comprehensive encyclopedia answers all the questions children...

This comprehensive children's encyclopedia is a treasure trove of facts, showing you the world one object at a time From animals to the internet, and from pandemics to global warming, this children's encyclopedia is packed with everything you need to...

Learn hints and tips to help you fine-tune your brain, and be inspired by some of the greatest minds that have ever lived Use your eyes, ears, and imagination to explore your amazing mind and sharpen your wits.  Want to paint like a prodigy, experiment...

Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space. Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to...