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Brand: Scholastic
EAN: 9780702315831
MPN: 9780702315831
Category: Books & Magazines

Horrible Histories Savage Book Set Horrible Histories is a series of books written by Terry Deary that provides a humorous and lighthearted look at different periods of history. The books are aimed at children and young adults and strive to make history more accessible and engaging. Horrible Histories books are perfect for children aged 7-9 but are also enjoyed by older children and adults alike. Each book in the series covers a specific historical era or event, such as the Roman Empire, the Tudors, or the World Wars, and provides interesting facts and details about the people, places, and events from that time. The books are known for their humorous writing style and use of cartoons, illustrations, and jokes to help convey information in a fun and entertaining way. The Horrible Histories books have been very popular and sold millions worldwide. They have been praised for their ability to make history more accessible and engaging for children and for encouraging young people to learn about and appreciate the past. Overall, the Horrible Histories books are an excellent way for kids to learn about history in a fun and entertaining way, and they offer a welcome break from more traditional, dry history textbooks. Titles in This Set : Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings Horrible Histories: Measly Middle Ages Horrible Histories: Terrifying Tudors Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War Discover History with all the nasty bits left in! These books are a great way to encourage children to learn about history. These books contain valuable and gory information from brutal Roman entertainment to Ancient Egyptian burial rituals. The Horrible Histories books are loved by children and adults alike, with many people using them throughout school and even at University to help them grasp specific topics. CBBC adapted these fantastic books into a children's show which involved acting out the famous scenes from the novels as well as adding catchy songs and more visual learning tools to help children understand and learn a wide variety of important historical events. Whether your child is new to the subject or they are budding history buff, this box set is the perfect addition to their library. The book set features eight nasty novels crammed with historical facts framed in a memorable and accessible way to make history fun. About the Author: Terry Deary is a British author, playwright, and screenwriter. He is best known as the author of the Horrible Histories book series, which has been praised for making history more accessible and engaging for children. Deary was born in Sunderland, England, in 1946 and has been writing books for children and young adults for many years. In addition to his work on the Horrible Histories series, he has also written several other books, including fiction, non-fiction, and...
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Scholastic in Books & Magazines

Brand: Hodder & Stoughton
EAN: 9789124145538
MPN: 9789124145538
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this Set: Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure Mr. Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets Mr. Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom Description: Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure From the international bestselling creator of Claude, comes a brand new hero - Mr Penguin, adventurer and penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design. Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying? Mr Penguin and the Catastrophic Cruise Mr Penguin is boarding a luxury cruise ship. He doesn't like water, and he can't swim, but his friend Colin is performing with the Ladies Choir on board - and anyway, Mr Penguin feels like a rest after some busy Adventuring. What's more, fish finger sandwiches are apparently available twenty-four hours a day. Heaven! But despite the glamorous film stars and party atmosphere, Mr Penguin can't help but feel that something shifty is happening on board. Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom Follow Mr Penguin and his trusty sidekick Colin (the spider) as they head into the desert! When their good friend Edith is kidnapped, they're on their most important mission yet. Can they survive a perilous train journey to the great pyramids? Will Mr Penguin complete the three impossible tasks - and get home in time for a fish finger sandwich ...?
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Hodder & Stoughton in Books & Magazines

Brand: Oxford University Press
EAN: 9782980364891
MPN: 9782980364891
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: Winnie and Wilbur: The Broomstick Ride (with a music CD inside!) Winnie and Wilbur Meet Santa (with a music CD inside!) Winnie and Wilbur: The Naughty Knight (with a music CD inside!) Winnie and Wilbur: The Bug Safari (with a music CD inside!) Winnie and Wilbur: Around the World (with a music CD inside!) Description: The Broomstick Ride Winnie and Wilbur love flying on their broomstick. But recently they have had a few mid-air crashes and a lot of near misses. Winnie uses a little magic to find a safer way to travel, but perhaps she should look no further than the end of her nose... Winnie and Wilbur Meet Santa It's Christmas Eve and Winnie and Wilbur are super excited. They've posted their letters to the North Pole and made everything festive. But then disaster strikes. Santa gets stuck in their chimney! He desperately needs help with his deliveries otherwise Christmas just won't happen. It's a festive Winnie and Wilbur adventure with accompanying CD. The Naughty Knight Winnie and Wilbur. In a medieval castle. In disguise. What could possibly go wrong . . .? In this latest picture book from Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul Winnie and Wilbur go back in time to enjoy all the thrills and spectacle of castle life and they'd like you to join them! The Bug Safari Winnie and Wilbur are fascinated by the creepy-crawlies in the garden and decide it could be fun to shrink right down to their size. But when you're knee-high to a caterpillar, there can be some very hairy moments. And when a humongous wand is too big to handle, will things ever get back to normal? Around the World Winnie and Wilbur are visiting the wild animals from their library book in real life. It's exciting to journey by magic all around the world, but there is trouble for our travellers when the animals get hungry... A whistle-stop tour full of hilarious slapstick fun with story and music CD inside!
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Oxford University Press in Books & Magazines

Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
EAN: 9781408856772
MPN: 9781408856772
Category: Books & Magazines

Join the spellbinding adventures of Harry Potter, presented in a magical boxed set containing paperback editions of J.K. Rowling's seven classic stories. Escape to Hogwarts with the unmissable series that has sparked an enthralling beginning to a lifelong reading journey for children and families all over the world. The Harry Potter books are essential for any bookshelf. Whether it’s kids' books or classic books , we stock an extensive range of literature for you to get your hands on available now at Books2Door. Shop now! This collection includes a stunning paperback edition of all seven novels in the series in one affordable box set making it the perfect gift for children ages 9+ to keep them entertained for hours on end. Delve into the magical world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with this stunning new edition of the classic and internationally bestselling series by J.K. Rowling. For more fantasy collections and box sets, take a look at Jill Murphy’s Worst Witch series for more magical and spell-binding adventures. Or check out Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials collection for more fantastical mystery and action adventure. About the Author: Joanne Kathleen Rowling is a British author and philanthropist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter series, which was published between 1997 and 2007. The series has sold over 500 million copies worldwide and has been translated into at least 70 languages. There are also several spin-off prequel series in the works starting with Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them, marking the beginning of the Wizarding World shared media franchise. J. K. Rowling has also written a stand-alone novel, The Casual Vacancy, for adults and writes the Cormoran Strike novels, a crime fiction series under the pseudonym Robert Gailbraith. Titles In This Set : Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows From the Publisher: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'. Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft...
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in Books & Magazines

Brand: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9781786179777
MPN: 9781786179777
Category: Books & Magazines

This fantastic pack contains four action-packed titles: Diggers, Rescue, Tractors and Trucks, certain to delight little vehicle fans. With clear, engaging text and bright illustrations, including a host of lively vehicle characters, theres plenty for busy little people to look at, talk about and explore in every book. Titles in collection: Rescue Diggers Trucks Tractors
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Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd in Books & Magazines

Brand: Walker Books Ltd
EAN: 9781406379396
MPN: 9781406379396
Category: Books & Magazines

The scenarios will be all too familiar for the parents in this series, there are kitchen catastrophes to a blissful night in. You will fall in love with the characters as you and your child see the powerful bonds within the book! The perfect bedtime story. Titles in This Set: A Quiet Night in A Piece of Cake Mr Large In Charge Five Minutes' Peace All in One Piece
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Walker Books Ltd in Books & Magazines

Brand: Hachette
EAN: 9781783255085
MPN: 9781783255085
Category: Books & Magazines

The all-new collection of more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes for everyday eating from the author of the award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling cookbook Persiana. Designed to ensure maximum flavour with the greatest of ease – including no-cook, quick-prep, quick-cook and one-pot dishes, Persiana Everyday is full of generous, inviting and delicious recipes to cook again and again for family and friends. CONTENTS INCLUDES Small Plates Including My Muhammara; Fried feta parcels with honey; My flavour bomb beans on toast Salads for All Seasons Including Chicken & cucumber salad with pul biber & tahini lime dressing; Courgette, apple, peanut & feta salad with basil and pul biber; Jewelled tomato salad Poultry & Meat Including Bloody Mary spatchcocked chicken; Halloumi fatteh; Speedy lamb shawarma Fish & Seafood Including Fragrant roasted haddock; Spicy orange & harissa-glazed cod; Marmalade prawns with barberry, chilli & chive butter Vegetable Love Including Ash-e-Reshteh; Pomegranate & harissa roasted aubergine steak; Sticky tamarind, garlic & tomato green beans Carbs of All Kinds Including Super-quick smoky tomato couscous; Lazy Mantí; Tangy bulgur wheat bake with roasted onions Something Sweet Including Rhubarb, rose & pistachio trifle pots; Orange & dark chocolate rubble cake; Cardamom & mocha rice pudding
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Hachette in Books & Magazines