Kids Reference and Non-Fiction Books

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything.  It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to children and adults with enquiring minds.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781474950886 • Author:  Rachel Firth, Minna Lacey & Jordan Akpojaro • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  128 • Dimensions:  24.8 x 17.4 x 0.9 cm

Discover how some of today’s most talented footballers rose from their humble beginnings to become the best in the world. Read the STORIES, look up the STATS and relive the MAGIC MOMENTS in this 10-book mega pack! Featuring: • Haaland • Mbappe • Bronze • De Bruyne  • Rashford • Grealish • Messi • Salah • Ronaldo • Kane Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804538562 • Author: Simon Mugford & Dan Green • Publisher: Hachette Children's Books • Format: Box Set • Number of Books: 10 

This year, Guinness World Records paints the world yellow to bring you an endless source of inspiration. Guinness World Records 2026 opens the ultimate window on record-breaking: our experts have compiled the most remarkable records from around the world to take you on a journey through the best, biggest and brightest records in the world. From high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets, this page-turner will have you screaming “wait, what!?” from cover to cover. •    Filled with awe-inspiring photography •    Online bonus content and activities •    Exclusive record holders' interviews •    Brand new records, in the iconic best-seller you know and love Product Information: • ISBN: 9781913484811    • Author: Guinness World Records • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Hardback • Pages: 256 • Dimensions: 30.3 x 22.6 x 1.8 cm

Jump into the action-packed LEGO Marvel multiverse with DK's latest Visual Dictionary, complete with an exclusive minifigure. Discover everything you need to know about the latest sets, vehicles, and minifigures. See every detail of the Guardians of the Galaxy's spaceship, explore Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, examine the advanced vehicles of Wakanda, discover Spider-Man's most dastardly villains, and find out about your favourite LEGO Marvel minifigures - from Black Panther to The Scarlet Witch. Meet all the iconic LEGO Marvel characters and learn about their allies, villains, skills, vehicles and locations.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241621424 • Author:  Simon Hugo & Amy Richau • Publisher:  DK • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  160 • Dimensions:  25.8 x 3.1 x 30.7 cm

Do you love everything about video games? You can’t wait to explore the coolest open worlds, and peek behind the scenes of the most popular consoles, developers and games? Then we’ve got exactly what you need: Gamer’s Edition 2026, the brand-newmust-have from the ultimate authority on record breaking. WHAT’S NEW? This year, we focus on the top 100 Greatest gaming characters of all time. From Lara Croft to Link and the crew of Mass Effect, to Minecraft’s Creepers to Cloud Strife and his one-winged nemesis Sephiroth, read about some fan-favourites in video gaming history and see where the most iconic characters ranked. Because the cake might be a lie, but the worldwide success of these characters is very much real! Did your favourites make the list? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781913484842    • Author: Guinness World Records • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 192 • Dimensions: 26.4 x 18.9 x 1 cm

A humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a thirteenth century medieval castle.  Inventive embedded flaps on page allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle. Young readers are taken on an exciting journey in which they encounter a magnificent banquet, a thrilling tournament and a dramatic siege. David Hancock's bright, detailed illustrations combined with informative and friendly text, provide children with an entertaining insight into life long ago.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780746064467 • Author: Katie Daynes  • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  16 • Dimensions:  22.6 x 2.2 x 28.5 cm

Fast-track reading and spelling success with systematic synthetic phonetics! Perfect for key stage 1! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781488956010 • Author: Louise Park • Publisher:  Bookoli • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  64 • Dimensions: 29.7 x 21 x 0.5 cm

Beep! Beep! Follow the busy tractor around the farm in this super simple first introduction to tractors. With fun facts and a mouse to spot on every spread! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781838917920 • Author: Amelia Hepworth • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Pages: 12

Discover the mighty fish that have ruled the oceans since prehistoric times in this picture-packed guide to the extraordinary shark family. Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book even takes you inside a shark to learn how it eats and breathes. It explains, too, how they can swim so fast and how different tail shapes affect the way each species moves. You'll see for yourself how a lemon shark is born, and which looks stranger, the hammerhead or the horn shark. Learn, too, about their relatives, the manta rays and skates. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241553039 • Author: DK • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Hardback • Pages: 72 • Dimensions: 28.9 x 22.4 cm

The Little Book Big Idea series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people.  What is science? asks questions such as: how can science help us? why is science important? what can you do with science? and provides the answers in a simple and clear way. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781915613714 • Author:  Sarah Walden  • Publisher:  Noodle Juice • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  21 x 1 x 25.3 cm

This engaging book is for anyone who's ever felt anxious or afraid, or who's simply wanted to help a friend. Meet a cast of characterful frogs as they hop in and out of a range of relatable scenarios - from not wanting to be alone and being afraid of the dark, to trying to be brave and facing up to their own fears. With beautifully-observed illustrations, friendly text and interactive flaps, children will enjoy sharing the frogs' experiences and learning more about their own feelings. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781801313919 • Author: Katie Daynes • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 22.2 x 19.7cm

The human body is an amazing machine! Take a look inside and learn all about how it works with this fantastic book. Packed with fun facts and accessible information, this super simple first introduction to our bodies is perfect for the very youngest of children. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781838917937 • Author: Amelia Hepworth • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Pages: 12

Discover the wackiest facts about animals and their farts - and the scintillating science behind them! Hold your nose for the latest batch of wacky animal facts in The Farts That Animals Parp! Try not to faint as you take in the science behind these beasts' many ghastly gases ... you won't believe how much wind blows about in the animal kingdom! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781526312235 • Author: Paul Mason, Tony De Saulles & Gemma Hastilow • Publisher: Wayland • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.4 x 24.6 x 1 cm

Discover the spooky histories of real-life places in this chilling non-fiction series Paranormal investigator Yvette Fielding has been uncovering the ghostly pasts of places for over 20 years. Join her as she brings to life the hauntings and chilling histories of some of the most notorious houses in the UK. From the homes of kings and queens, to the ‘Most Haunted House in Britain', and even Yvette's own home, these spooky stories are not for the fainthearted! Prepare to discover some truly terrifying paranormal activity, including the ghost of a barbaric priest, a witch who stood trial for murder, and a pair of tragic lovers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839137808 • Author: Yvette Fielding • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 cm

The Little Book Big Idea series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people.  Studying history, in theory, should stop us from making the same mistakes again. But only if we keep asking questions such as Who studies history? Who should you believe? Whose stories haven't been told. These are all very BIG questions that need exploring and the sooner the better. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781915613721 • Author:  Noodle Juice • Publisher:  Noodle Juice • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  21 x 1 x 25.3 cm

The perfect gift for all Manchester United fans! Inside the Manchester United Annual 2025... • Relive the men's and women's historic FA Cup triumphs of 2024! • Find out which squad members are also childhood united fans • Check out the most spectacular premier league goals we've ever scored! • Read up on our incredible record of youth system products • Star defender Maya Le Tissier goes in-depth in our exclusive interview! • Rapper Headie One sheds light on his lifelong love of the Reds • Challenge yourself with a range of tricky United-based quizzes • Enter an exclusive competition to win a Reds shirt signed by first-team players! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781915879905 • Author: Grange • Publisher: Grange Communications Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 64 • Dimensions: 28.5 x 19 x 0.6cm

An informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation.  With bright, infographic pictures, a detailed glossary and links to specially selected websites where you can visit a virtual bank, see money from around the world and more.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781474958233 • Author:  Matthew Oldham & Eddie Reynolds • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  96 • Dimensions:  24.4 x 17.6 x 0.8 cm

The Little Book Big Idea series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people.  Building fun foundations for life-long learning, What is music? gives the answers to questions such as these: What is a song? What is an orchestra? What is rhythm? What can you do with music? Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781915613707 • Author:  Noodle Juice • Publisher:  Noodle Juice • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  21 x 1 x 25.3 cm

Why do we need bees? How do they make honey? And who's who in a beehive? Children can find the answers to these questions and many more in this informative lift-the-flap book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift. Young children can discover lots of amazing facts about bees and why they need our help. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781474917933 • Author: Katie Daynes • Publisher: Usborne • Format: Hardback • Dimensions: 22.5 x 20 x 1.5cm

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Football is the perfect guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the "beautiful game". Become an eyewitness to world cup winners and champions past and present in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a tour of the beautiful game. Children will love reading about tricky tactics, freshening up on football skills knowledge, and getting to grips with the science and technology behind the game. This fact-packed football guide for children aged 9+ includes bite-sized biographies of well-known players - from Lionel Messi to Zinedine Zidane - to fill you in on those important details needed to impress, as well as club shirts and memorabilia pictured from years gone by and the shining trophies you still see today. Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team profiles are listed for quick-fire mastery of famous football history. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241617182 • Author: DK • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Hardback • Pages: 72 • Dimensions: 28.9 x 22.4 cm