This simple and colourful guide is for absolute beginners of any age with carefully graded tunes including well-known tunes, folk songs and Christmas carols. Friendly cartoon characters explain how to play each note, and provide an entertaining introduction to reading and understanding music.[...]

This picture atlas takes young readers on a visual journey around the world, from the hot plains of Africa, to the frozen tundra of the Artic. Detailed pictorial maps reveal the richness and diversity of human and animal life around the world. Each map shows the countries, their capital cities, most[...]

This 250-piece, chunky jigsaw is illustrated in great detail by Colin King and features humorous colour images of places and objects relevant to each of the British Isles as well as its smaller regions. It aims to encourage children to develop early geography skills.[...]

Aimed at children aged nine and over, this book will encourage them to improve their English skills in a fun and lively way. It points out common mistakes and misspelt words in written English, showing how they can be avoided. The book is packed with quizzes, tests, games and tips.[...]

A bright and colourful book containing a delightful collection of more than 40 favourite and well-known songs with easy accompaniments for piano or keyboard. The melody line is also suitable for recorder, flute or violin and has indications for simple guitar chords. The CD contains tracks of childr[...]

A colourful new edition of this fascinating introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and times.

Published in association with English Heritage, this is a guide to castles. It helps you to find out what it was like to live inside a castle, discover where people ate, slept and made merry and even experience a siege in action. It combines photographs with artwork and computer graphics.[...]

Helps you learn about the first major conflict of the 20th Century. This title provides accounts of the major battles and how the innovations such as submarines, tanks, poison gas and barbed wire helped shape the course of the war. It explores the impact of the war on the home front, especially the [...]

Offers a comprehensive compendium of the history of Britain, encompassing various things from prehistoric times to the turn of the millennium. This book features internet links to additional resources, including video clips, games and interactive features.[...]

Intends to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations. This series helps young children and adults to discuss first experiences. It includes over 50 stickers and "I found the duck" reward stickers.[...]

Helps young children learn about the secret life of birds, the wonderful world of trees and flowers, and the wildlife living on the seashore and in your own garden. Part of "Little Books" series on nature, this comprehensive reference is suitable for the classroom or for the home.[...]