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When a wolf comes to the valley, the animals get scared. How can they escape being the wolf's next meal? One clever rabbit has an idea. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the 'Discover Graphics' series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.

In this ancient Mexican folktale, the Aztec Sky god and Wind god attempt to fix silence on Earth by bringing music to the world. They set out to the Sun palace, where legions of musicians play for the all-mighty Sun. Unfortunately, this hot-headed ruler won't give up his musicians without a fight!

When a fox keeps eating a farmer's animals, he and his wife come up with a plan to get rid of him. But the clever fox has other ideas.

If anything in this book doesn't quite ring true, you'd better start believing! This irresistible page-turner will keep your eyes popping and your jaws dropping from start to finish. Did you know that Earth could fit inside Jupiter more than 1000 times? Can you believe the Eiffel Tower would fit ...

This busy picture book broadens children's vocabulary, strengthens their language and literacy skills, and supports their school learning. Written by primary language specialist Gill Budgell, the picture-packed pages feature vocabulary to help children with key school subjects, including English,...

Her name is Jane Smith. But to friends and foes, she's Jane Effing Smith. Why? Because she's the best criminal defense attorney in the Hamptons - the elite world of New York's rich and infamous. Because she's as good an investigator as she is a lawyer. Because she's tough. She's strong. As Jane i...

When cycling commentator Ned Boulting bought a length of Pathé news film featuring a stage of the Tour de France from 1923 he set about learning everything he could about it - taking him on an intriguing journey that encompasses travelogue, history and detective story. In the autumn of 2020 Ned ...

Award-winning writer Richard Williams tells the remarkable story of the 24 hours of Le Mans, one of the world's most iconic motorsports events. The event was created by a group of Frenchmen in 1923 and remains uniquely compelling to spectators, to the major motor manufacturers who continue to see...

An amazing activity book containing ideas for things to do every day of the year! Each activity is clearly explained in step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. It also includes a bonus activity for a leap year.

Each story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef.

Are you obsessed with football and want to know how to make it your future? Well now you can! Football isn't just about becoming a pro. In fact, there are hundreds of people that help make magic on the pitch, whether it's the architect who designed the stadium, the coder who created your favourit...

Marianne is fifteen when she falls helplessly and absolutely in love with Simon. Simon owns a Morris Minor, is in his final year at school and has a dazzling future ahead of him. Desperate to escape the stifling 1950s suburbs she has been raised in, Marianne feels sure she will be able to find tr...

As Prime Minister for three years and Home Secretary for six years, Theresa May confronted a series of issues in which the abuse of power led to devastating results for individuals and significantly damaged the reputation of, and trust in, public institutions and politicians. From the Hillsboroug...

We regard gardens as our personal dominions, where we can create whatever worlds we desire. But they are also occupied by myriads of other organisms, all with their own lives to lead. The conflict between these two power bases, Richard Mabey suggests, is a microcosm of what is happening in the la...

Maya loves structure. She loves to plan. She never makes a decision without doing a pros and cons list first. She's been planning her dream getaway for a long time. Alex is laid back. He's learnt the hard way that you can't control what happens in life, so he's stopped trying. When he sees an inc...

Thirteen-year-old Adam has made a lot of mistakes in his life, but this has to be the biggest. Thanks to a MASSIVE fight with his little brother Callum, the mysterious and magical computer algorithm Popularis Incrementum has exploded - and accidentally transported them both to a completely differ...

Life in the Swamplands is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she is an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child thought to bring misfortune. And when Adia manifests mysterious powers, accidentally destroying her village, she starts to think they might be right. Adia flees t...