An history of Britain which tells the story of two islands, Britain and Ireland, and the people, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and English, who have lived in them.
Offers coverage that ranges from the history of museums, to the very meaning of the word 'museum'. This title muses on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different
Helps you find out what animals say to each other when they think humans aren't listening. From amorous stink bugs to territorial dogs, from wise old elephants to monkeys with a grudge, this title has
Have you ever wondered why animals are the size they are? Why some animals are big, why some are wide, why some are small and others are long and thin? This book explains how animals fit in to their e
The year is AD 102 and Iliona, an educated Greek girl, has been orphaned and sold as a slave in Rome. Apart from her beloved diary, she hasn't a friend in the world. But the family she works for are n
Ever fallen in love? Ever fallen out of love? Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have...? This title tells about first kisses, love, heartbreak and everything in between. It offers a colle
The powerful sequel to the highly acclaimed 'No Shame, No Fear' which was shortlisted for both the Whitbread Children's Book Award and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 2004.
Sixteen-year-old Ezra McAdam has much to be thankful for: trained up as an apprentice by a well-regarded London surgeon, Ezra's knowledge of human anatomy and skill at the dissection table will secure
Paloma Rose is 16 years old and the star of one of the most popular TV shows ever. She has millions of fans and is the face of a successful merchandising empire. But having had too much too young, Pal
Gaby works as a delivery girl at Pete's Pizza. She also drives a Mini Cooper. One night Kayla, who also works at Pete's, goes missing. A customer who had placed an order had asked whether the girl in
"War," says the Mayor. "At last." Three armies march on New Prentisstown, each one intent on destroying the others. Todd and Viola are caught in the middle, with no chance of escape. As the battles co
Billy's telling tall stories about his "famous" grandfather, Raphael suspects his coach of murder, Tom and Jerry surprise a talent scout and Katy gets picked to play for England. It's all going on at
Twelve-year-old Fern feels invisible. It seems as though everyone in her family has better things to do than pay attention to her. Mum helps Dad run "Harry's," the family restaurant; Sarah is taking a
When the Langur monkey troop rises to power on the dusty streets of Calcutta, it is at a price. A brutal massacre drives the Rhesus troop out of the place they called home and forces them to embark on
Thirteen-year-old Aluna has lived her entire life under the ocean with Coral Kampii in the City of Shifting Tides. Only headstrong Aluna and her friend Hoku are bold enough to face the terrors of land
