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Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree amongscholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaitsher will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clansreign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will haveimmeasurable consequences far beyond her own world...

United Heroes is a children's book looking at the contributions of 30 legends who helped to make Manchester United the world's most famous football club. Illustrated by renowned Manchester artist Stanley Chow, and accompanied by stunning photography.

The twelfth bestselling, full-colour Dog Man book from Dav Pilkey- you'll howl with laughter!

This in-depth hardback encyclopedia is an endlessly fascinating tour of the elements for young readers, brought to life by eye-catching, full-colour photography. From hydrogen to oganesson, this fascinating book explores all 118 elements of the periodic table, including the story of their discovery and the way they have revolutionized our lives.

Return to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in this interactive novel in which YOU decide what happens!Dive into an interactive retelling of one of the most popular FNAF stories, and the basis for the hit video game "Into the Pit"! You the reader are Oswald, and after using the ball pit at Jeff's Pizza to travel back in time to 1985, you've brought a sadistic animatronic back into the present. Can you escape? Or will it be game over for you and your friends? With over 25 different possible endings and two difficulty settings, this one-of-a-kind, innovative novel is a uniquely entertaining experience for any Freddy fan.

Meet over 100 iconic Hot Wheels(TM) vehicles in this jam-packed sticker book. Read each vehicle description, and then find the matching sticker in the sticker sheet. From the Motosaurus(TM) to the Cyber Speeder(TM), this awesome activity book will have you made to race. With over 200 stickers, this book will fuel Hot Wheels(TM) enthusiasts' enjoyment for hours.Complete the sticker book and make it epic!Wanna race? Try: Hot Wheels(TM): The Big Race: Search and Find

In the eighth fabulous picture book in Megan Hess's best-selling series, Claris's friends help her move into an iconic new atelier in Paris! When Claris's friends ask her to create some chic new fashion looks for them, she's only too happy to help. But her apartment is tiny and her friends are too big! Her best friend Monsieur has an idea: there's a secret room at the top of the Eiffel Tower that would give her plenty of space. They just need some help getting her belongings all the way to the top ...   Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. These stunning stories are told in delightful rhyme and feature an abundance of adorable animal characters. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection.  Perfect for:  Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories  Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style!  Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia.  Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book  Discover the world of Claris with more gorgeous adventures: The Chicest Mouse in Paris Fashion Show Fiasco Bonjour Riviera Holiday Heist Palace Party The Secret Crown Pasta Disaster Magnificent Mess

Planisphere and Starfinder is a practical guide to finding your way around the night sky. It demystifies astronomy and introduces basic stargazing techniques, enabling you to find and recognize objects with ease. A section on the Solar System shows you how to observe the Moon, planets, and other bodies such as comets and asteroids. It also gives advice on looking at eclipses and meteor showers. The central section of the book is a detailed guide to the constellations. Each entry in the guide is illustrated with a clear star chart, supported by graphics that show where in the world the constellation can be seen and explain the symbolic meaning of its star pattern. The key features for observation are presented in an accessible list supported by advice on how best to observe them. The final section is a month-by-month guide to the night sky. A double-page spread for each month highlights the features on view, while a large-scale chart shows you where to find the planets and a table of special events lists the dates of Moon phases, eclipses, and the best times to see the planets.

Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow.' So begins Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the story of Harry Potter's magical first Christmas at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. From the wonder of the Great Hall decked with sparkling, decorated fir trees to cosy evenings by the fire in the Gryffindor common room and the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning, it's a school holiday filled with warmth, friendship, treats and magical surprises that Harry will never forget. With text drawn directly from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and luminous artwork by Ziyi Gao, this favourite moment, showing Harry's very first Christmas amongst friends, is now fully illustrated for the whole family to enjoy. Sure to be treasured by Harry Potter fans of all ages, it's the perfect gift to put under the tree or read together at Christmas – the beginning of an enchanting new festive tradition.

Just in time for the 10th anniversary of Five Nights at Freddy's,return to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in this interactive novel in whichyou decide what happens!

CGP's Vocabulary Flashcards are almost too fantastic for words. These bright and colourful cards are perfect for expanding pupils' vocabulary - and they're spot-on for ages 5-7. Each card has a word on the front, and a clear definition and example sentence on the back. And for some extra fun, we've thrown in suggestions of activities and games to play with the cards too. For even more vocab practice, check out our Flashcards for ages 7-9 (9781789089233) and ages 9-11 (9781789089240)!

Messi vs Ronaldo: which of these footballing legends is the Greatest Of All Time?The brand-new series from Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer, tackles the question that every football fan wants answered: who is the GOAT? Each book will pit two of the biggest and best players in the world head-to-head in a battle for the crown, kicking off with the superstar clash of Messi vs Ronaldo. Action-packed and full of detailed facts, trivia, stats and funny illustrations , this is the the collectable new series that's perfect for fans of Ultimate Football Heroes and Football School.

Bright, colourful flashcards perfect for helping children aged 5-7 practise and improve their Spanish vocabulary! There are lots of fun cards, each with a Spanish word or phrase on one side, and the English translation on the other. Charming characters and illustrations make learning new vocabulary easy - and we've colour-coded each topic to make finding the card you want a breeze. There's even a free online audio player - it's loaded with all the vocabulary from the cards pronounced by native Spanish speakers.

Bright, colourful flashcards perfect for helping children aged 9-11 practise and improve their French vocabulary! There are lots of fun cards, each with a French word or phrase on one side, and the English translation on the other. Funny illustrations make learning new vocabulary easy - and we've colour-coded each topic to make finding the card you want a breeze. There's even a free online audio player - it's loaded with all the vocabulary from the cards pronounced by native French speakers.

Bright, colourful flashcards perfect for helping children aged 7-9 practise and improve their French vocabulary! There are lots of fun cards, each with a French word or phrase on one side, and the English translation on the other. Charming characters and illustrations make learning new vocabulary easy - and we've colour-coded each topic to make finding the card you want a breeze. There's even a free online audio player - it's loaded with all the vocabulary from the cards pronounced by native French speakers.

A bold and striking graphic novel adaptation of the seventh novel in Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed Alex Rider series. Teenage spy Alex is forced into the Australian secret service. His target is the criminal underworld of South East Asia, and a ruthless organization known as the Snakehead.

Master the art of drawing kawaii characters in this simple step-by-step beginners guide to adorable animals!Perfect for beginners as well as aspiring artists with a passion for animals, this easy-to-follow guide introduces readers to the basic techniques required to produce original, adorable kawaii illustrations. Originating from Japan, kawaii is an art style that involves creating cute and charming characters. The multiple fun projects, outlined with step-by-step instructions and adorable drawings, will give readers aged 8 to 80 the confidence and skillset to independently create their own kawaii artwork.

Packed with cool facts, delightfully fun illustrations and inspirational quotes, Sports Heroes: Simone Biles is an easy-to-read fan guide that follows her amazing journey to become the world's most famous gymnast. Discover what drives her, the pressures she has faced, and the struggles that she has overcome, as well as all the details of her world-beating triumphs and her jaw-dropping routines. It's a must for any fan of this astonishing gymnast and world star.