Why does purple mean royalty? Do red sweets really contain beetles? And what was the world's deadliest colour?This beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on a colourful journey through the science, history and mysteries of colour. From how our eyes see colour to the fascinating stories and cultural meanings behind them, every page invites curiosity and wonder.Packed with surprising facts, quirky questions and eye-opening tales, this book will change the way childr...

Discover why some of the world's most daunting, frightening, and downright petrifying creatures may not be quite as SCARY as they first seem ...What are you most afraid of? Perhaps you're scared of hairy spiders hiding in corners, huge-winged bats who fly through the night or enormous sharks lurking in the oceans These animals may seem TERRIFYING to us humans, but what if you found out that some weren't quite so scary after all?Scary encou...

'Attachment theory is everywhere, but is everything you've heard about it right? Laura Mucha explains it all. Learn how to better understand yourself and your relationships, and how to improve them.' - Fearne CottonDo you over-analyse relationships? Or do you avoid thinking about them altogether? How do you think your childhood impacts you and your relationships?In Please Find Attached seven people talk candidly about their upbringings, loves and l...

Be careful what you wish for!Rita really really really wanted a rabbit.Spike was NOT a rabbit.He was scaly, scary, scratchy, scrabbly, scrawny, speckled and spiky.Rita is so very sure she wants a fluffy pet rabbit and NOT a scaly, scratchy bearded dragon called Spike . . . But when a fussy, grouchy, messy rabbit comes to stay, she discovers they aren't necessarily as adorable as they...

As featured on Sunday Brunch and Woman's Hour'A really interesting proper analysis of the ins and outs of love. A kind of marvellous feat.' Richard CurtisPoets, philosophers and artists have been trying to explain romantic love for centuries, but it remains one of the most complex and intimidating terrains to navigate. Most people are afraid to be open and honest about their relationships – until now.For We Need to Talk Above Lo...

Ever wondered why some lizards' tails break off-and what happens afterward? Or what lizard is big enough to swallow a goat? Or what lizard can squirt blood from its eyes? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked-plus "Did You Know?" fun facts and lots of fascinating, colorful illustrations.

Learning becomes fun for kids with this counting book about the forest habitat. Amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us!Follow the tracks of ten woodland animals but . . . uh-oh . . . watch out for the skunk! Children learn the ways of forest animals to the rhythm of "Over in the Meadow" as they leap like a squirrel, dunk like a raccoon, and pounce like a fox. They will also count the babies and search for t...

An empowering lived-experience guide to celebrating and supporting neurodivergence from 24-year-old actor, social media star and disability advocate Chloé Hayden.'Fierce, unapologetic and joyous . . . This book is a marvel.'-Jordon Steele-John, Disability Rights Advocate and Australian SenatorGrowing up, Chloé Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye c...

*Nominated for Best Book at the 2025 Chortle Awards*'Outstanding, I want to press it into the hands of every newly diagnosed person' Fern Brady'Like a Martian's guide to living on Earth. Funny, enlightening and gobsmacking' Frank Skinner'A hilarious, crystal-clear guide to autism' Phil Wang'An illuminating and joyously entertaining book' Daily ExpressWhy wer...

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back!The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle-inspired by an archeological dig-craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the class back millions of years to an adventure where they learn about dinosaurs, their habitat...

They're fluffy. They're funny. They could kill you—and your kid won't stop talking about them.In Cute Animals That Could Kill You Dead, author Brooke Hartman and illustrator María García deliver a laugh-out-loud STEM picture book that flips the script on adorable wildlife. Each page dives into the shockingly dangerous traits of nature's cutest creatures—think venomous slow lorises, surprisingly savage ladybugs, and owls with a taste for everything. Blendin...

It’s time to remake the world – the ground-breaking book on what steps we should all be taking for the autistic people in our lives.The modern world is built for neurotypicals: needless noise, bright flashing lights, small talk, phone calls, unspoken assumptions and unwritten rules – it can be a nightmarish dystopia for the autistic population. In Untypical, Pete Wharmby lays bare the experience of being ‘different’, explaining with wit and warmth just how...