Games

Discover all the foul facts about the ‘Great’ War with history’s most horrible headlines: Frightful First World War edition.

The master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War including what the ‘Fat King’ did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War.

• fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curling stories– with all the horribly hilarious bits included
• with a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new
• the perfect series for anyonelooking for a fun and informative read
• Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.

Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.

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Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the world of rugby.

The book’s content spans the globe and includes unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most mind-boggling moments.

Also in the series:
Incredible Cricket Stories
Incredible Football Stories
Incredible Rugby Stories

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Guess the animal from the clues, then pull a slider to reveal the answer!

A brilliant board book series perfect for little animal lovers. With vibrant energetic artwork and a friendly rhyming text, these interactive books are great for reading aloud.

Each child is thinking of a pet . . . What do they look like? What do they eat? And what noise do they make? Follow the simple clues, make a guess, then spot the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene and pull the slider to reveal the answer! With four favourite pet animals to find – and animal noises too!

Other titles in the series include: I’m Thinking of a Farm Animal, I’m Thinking of a Jungle Animal and I’m Thinking of a Sea Creature

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A highly illustrated and creative scientific guide to the small creatures and natural wonders we find when we take time to open our eyes to the world around us—and ode to the power of quiet observation.

“Inspirational.” Love Reading 4 Kids

“A brilliant blend of factual and hilarious.” Centre for Literacy in Primary Education

“A charming work sure to spark a lifelong habit of looking closely at the natural world.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review

An observologist is someone who makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details in the world around them. They are expert at finding tiny creatures, plants and fungi. They know that water snails glide upside down on the undersurface of the water; not all flies have wings; earthworms have bristles; butterflies taste with their feet.

The Observologist puts over 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop.

But this is no everyday catalogue of creatures. It is an antidote to boredom, an invitation out of the digital world and screentime, an encouragement to observe our environment, with care and curiosity, wherever we are.

Facts combine with comics, detailed illustrations, science and funny stories in this unique, warm and fascinating account of the small things all around us. Graphic and comic illustrations with funny talking insects make this a playful and informative book for 7- to 11-year-olds and one to be treasured in the classroom.

Giselle Clarkson has a comics and conservation background. Through her unique sensibility you’ll find that once you start thinking small, there’s no limit to what you can notice—right under your nose.

Reviews of The Observologist

“A carefully curated museum for all ages.” The Sapling

“A magnum opus – Giselle has a great ability to see the world from a child’s perspective.” Radio New Zealand

“The ultimate boredom-buster and a wholesome antidote to the digital world…teaches young readers to embrace curiosity, show patience and care for their environment in unexpected ways.” Books + Publishing

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Is your child spending too much time playing video games? Or are your children are begging you for screen time and you don’t know how to help them establish healthy tech habits? Are games causing conflict and arguments? Whatever brings you here, I can help.

How much should I let them play? How do I get them to be interested in anything else?!

Video games and managing screen time are a modern parenting problem with no blueprint and a rapidly changing landscape. Harvard-trained psychiatrist and former gaming addict, Dr Alok Kanojia – Dr K to his millions of followers – offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set and reinforce healthy boundaries around screens and video games.

From communication strategies and advice on dealing with behavioural issues to the neurological reasons behind why tech is so addictive, How to Raise a Healthy Gamer is essential for parents of children of all ages. Based on Dr K’s own experience with gaming addiction and his neuroscientific and psychiatric expertise, this in an accessible and engaging eight-week, step-by-step program covering how to react when your child becomes irritable, rude, or seemingly directionless around screens and offers insights on dealing with behavioural issues that often accompany game overuse such as ADHD and spectrum disorders.

Written to empower parents with knowledge and practical advice, this guide from the foremost expert on video game psychology provides skills, offers hope and sets out a clear road map to building healthy gaming habits that will equip your child for a fulfilling future.

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