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JANUARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

INTEREST AGE KS2-KS3 • P6-S2 • 10-13+ YEARS READING AGE 11 YEARS

World Cup Fever: World Cup 2014

The host nation for the World Cup does not have to qualify to play in the competition. The other teams—all 209 of them—have to play a series of matches against teams from the same continent in order to qualify for the World Cup. Qualifying

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This book takes a brief look at the history of the World Cup, then turns to focus on Brazil, the 2014 host country. It’s packed with information about Brazil’s sporting history, cities, and stadiums, as well as the teams and players to watch out for during the tournament.

Why should I buy this book?• Ideal for reluctant readers as well as all

football fans.• Highlights the teams, players, and managers

to keep an eye on in the upcoming tournament.

• Full of facts, figures, maps, and statistics, all presented in an engaging way.

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The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. Teams from 32 countries around the world will take part.

The host nation for the World Cup does not have to qualify to play in the competition. The other teams—all 209 of them—have to play a series of matches against teams from the same continent in order to qualify for the World Cup. Qualifying for the World Cup is a long process, and some teams can play as many as 24 matches! The prestige and honor of playing at the World Cup is the reward for getting through the qualifying rounds.

The finals The tournament itself kicks off on June 12, 2014 in the city of São Paulo in Brazil, and the final will be played on Sunday July 13 in Rio de Janeiro. The 32 teams will be placed into eight groups of four. Each team will play three group matches, gaining three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for losing. The two teams from each group with the most points will go through to the second round. The tournament then becomes a knockout competition.

DID YOU KNOW?

Fuleco is the official mascot of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He is based on an endangered

species of armadillo that can be found in Brazil. The

Tolypeutes tricinctus, or “tata-bola” in Portuguese, that Fuleco is based on can roll into

a ball to protect itself.

World Cup 2014

Uruguay’s Diego Forlan loses out to Argentina’s Ángel di María in a qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup.

HARDBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 4 9781406266276 £53.16World Cup 2014 9781406266269 £13.99

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WORLD CUP FEVERHB PUBLISHING JANUARY 2014BIC Code YNWA CBMC Code D5N79 Author Michael HurleyPages 48Dimensions 210 x 146Colour photographs and maps

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INTEREST AGE KS2 • P3-P6 • 8-10 YEARS READING AGE 9 YEARS

The Commonwealth Games

events. Every four years, athletes from countries around the world meet to compete in sports ranging from the speed of sprinting and track cycling to the power of rugby.While some events bring nations together in a spirit of fierce

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The Commonwealth Games are a thrilling festival of sport, bringing together athletes from around the world. Held every four years, they celebrate the best that the Commonwealth has to offer. But how did they get their start, and how are they organized? Who have been the star performers, and what can we expect at the 2014 Games in Glasgow?

Why should I buy this book?• Features star athletes from across the

Commonwealth.• Includes factfiles on the Friendly Games.• Contains maps showing the countries of the

Commonwealth and where the games have been held.

Commonwealth Games Oath This oath is spoken by one athlete at the start of each Commonwealth Games.

“We declare that we will take part in the Commonwealth Games in the spirit of true sportsmanship, recognizing the rules which govern them and desirous of participating in them for the honour of our Commonwealth and for the glory of sport.”

Will Olympic and World Champion heptathlete Jessica Ennis add a Commonwealth Games gold medal to her collection?

The Friendly Games

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The Commonwealth Games is one of the world’s biggest sporting events. Every four years, athletes from countries around the world meet to compete in sports ranging from the speed of sprinting and track cycling to the power of rugby.While some events bring nations together in a spirit of fierce competition, the Commonwealth Games are known as “the friendly games”. The Games has brought many of the world’s best athletes to vibrant cities like Manchester, England, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Glasgow 2014In 2014, the Commonwealth Games will be coming to Glasgow. Scotland’s largest city will play host to 4500 athletes competing in 17 sports for the honour of being the Commonwealth Champion.

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Some of the Commonwealth Games’ most popular sports do not feature at the Olympics.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEThe Commonwealth Games 9781406261745 £7.99

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THE COMMONWEALTH GAMESPB PUBLISHING JANUARY 2014BIC Code YNWCBMC Code C5N79Author Nick Hunter Pages 32 Dimensions 264 x 195 Colour photographs and maps


JANUARY FICTION

INTEREST AGE 4-8 READING AGE 6-8 FOUNDATION-KS1 NURSERY-P3

Clara’s Crazy Curls

Little Clara Day was very, very small.

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Little Clara Day wishes for the tallest hair in the world. But when her wish comes true, she discovers that having the tallest hair in the world is not without its problems.

Why Should You Buy This Book?• Rhyming text is used throughout the book• A fun storyline, humour and beautiful

illustrations will draw readers in and get them hooked.

Little Clara Day was very, very small.

But what was most extraordinary was her hair was really tall!

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEClara’s Crazy Curls 9781406275698 £5.99

CLARA’S CRAZY CURLSPB PUBLISHING JANUARY 2014BIC Code YBCSCBMC Code B3M79Author Helen Poole Pages 40 Dimensions 254 x 254 Colour illustrations

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JANUARY FICTION

INTEREST AGE 7-12 READING AGE 7-12 KS2-3 P2-S1

Hocus Pocus Hotel: The Thirteenth Floor

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This is the third book in the Hocus Pocus Hotel series. The old Abracadabra Hotel is the home of retired magicians and Tyler Yu, the school’s biggest bully. When Ty needs help, he gets it from Charlie Hitchcock and his photographic memory.

Why should I buy these books?• Colourful illustrations tie in closely with the

text, bringing stories to life.• The books use engaging characters, mystery,

intrigue and humour to draw readers in.• Enjoy this book as part of the Hocus Pocus

Hotel sequence.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEHocus Pocus Hotel: The Thirteenth Floor 9781406277876 £6.99

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HOCUS POCUS HOTELPB PUBLISHING JANUARY 2014BIC Code YFBCBMC Code C3N79Author Michael Dahl Pages 224 Dimensions 190 x 128Colour illustrations



INTEREST AGE KS2 • P3-P6 • 8-10 YEARS READING AGE 6-8 YEARS

Try This at Home!

your bike slowly, apply your front

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Read this series to learn amazing tricks that will impress your friends! Step-by-step photos, along with clear instructions, break down even the most complicated tricks so anyone can learn them. Safety guidelines and tips from the pros make these books a must have!

Why should I buy these books?• Step-by-step photos and clear instructions

make each trick simple to follow.• High-interest, impressive tricks will make

these books a ‘must-read’ for reluctant readers.

Insider tip: Always start at an easy level and work your way up.

Level of difficulty: Easy

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Endo Push forward on the handlebars, and your weight should shift forward. Your knees should be bent, and your head should be over the front tyre. Your back tyre will fly into the air. Keep gripping the front brakes to stay up in the air.

When you are ready to finish the trick, lean back and gently let the back tyre fall onto the ground.

3step

2step

1step

While riding your bike slowly, apply your front brakes.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEAmazing Bike Tricks 9781406251067 £7.99Cool Board Tricks 9781406251074 £7.99

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TRY THIS AT HOME!PB PUBLISHING JANUARY 2014BIC Code YQWCBMC Code C5N79Author Ellen Labrecque Pages 32 Dimensions 240 x 190 Colour photographs

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FEBRUARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

INTEREST AGE KS2-KS3 • P6-S2 • 10-13+ YEARS READING AGE 11 YEARS

World Cup Fever


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This series will appeal to football fans wanting to find out more about the nations, teams, and players involved in the upcoming World Cup tournament, as well as giving them a look back to the most memorable and exciting tournaments, matches, and players from the history of the World Cup.

Why should I buy these books?• Ideal for reluctant readers as well as all

football fans.• Highlights the teams, players, and managers

to keep an eye on in the upcoming tournament.

• Full of facts, figures, maps, and statistics, all presented in an engaging way.

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The host nation for the World Cup does not have to qualify to play in the competition. The other teams—all 209 of them—have to play a series of matches against teams from the same continent in order to qualify for the World Cup. Qualifying for the World Cup is a long process, and some teams can play as many as 24 matches! The prestige and honor of playing at the World Cup is the reward for getting through the qualifying rounds.

The finals The tournament itself kicks off on June 12, 2014 in the city of São Paulo in Brazil, and the final will be played on Sunday July 13 in Rio de Janeiro. The 32 teams will be placed into eight groups of four. Each team will play three group matches, gaining three points for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for losing. The two teams from each group with the most points will go through to the second round. The tournament then becomes a knockout competition.

DID YOU KNOW?

Fuleco is the official mascot of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He is based on an endangered

species of armadillo that can be found in Brazil. The

Tolypeutes tricinctus, or “tata-bola” in Portuguese, that Fuleco is based on can roll into

a ball to protect itself.

World Cup 2014

Uruguay’s Diego Forlan loses out to Argentina’s Ángel di María in a qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 4 9781406266320 £34.16World Cup Nations 9781406266283 £8.99World Cup Heroes 9781406266290 £8.99A-Z of the World Cup 9781406266306 £8.99World Cup 2014 9781406266313 £8.99

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WORLD CUP FEVERPB PUBLISHING FEBRUARY 2014BIC Code YNWACBMC Code D5N79Author Michael HurleyPages 48 Dimensions 210 x 146 Colour photographs and maps


FEBRUARY FICTION

INTEREST AGE 6-9 READING AGE 6-9 KS1-2 P1-5

DC Comics - Batman Strikes!

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Join a young Batman as he begins his illustrious crime-fighting career!

Why should I buy these books?• Exciting story told in accessible comic book-

style format.• Encourages an interest in reading for

pleasure.• Excellent character values for young readers

to emulate.• Includes additional material, such as a

glossary and visual questions and prompts.

HARDBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 4 9781406279641 £18.96Bane on the Rampage! 9781406279603 £4.99In the Clutches of the Penguin! 9781406279610 £4.99Going…Batty! 9781406279627 £4.99Joker’s Wild! 9781406279634 £4.99

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DC COMICS - BATMAN STRIKES!HB PUBLISHING FEBRUARY 2014BIC Code YFWCBMC Code B3N79 Author Bill MathenyPages 32 Dimensions 260 x 169 Colour illustrations


FEBRUARY FICTION

INTEREST AGE 9-13 READING AGE 9-13 KS2-3 P4-S2

Shadow SquadronLieutenant Daniel Cross has served his country bravely for many years. When his time in the armed forces comes to an end, he is given a job offer he can’t refuse: command an elite squad of soldiers tasked with tackling military ops that are blacker than black and far beyond the call of duty.

Why should I buy these books?• Chapter books with graphic novel-style

artwork.• Thrilling war stories based on real conflicts

told with sensitivity and compassion.• Exemplary character values that will inspire

young readers.• Offers educational benefits while

encouraging an interest in reading for pleasure.

• Includes an interview with the author.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEPack B of 2 9781406275636 £11.38White Needle 9781406275612 £5.99Sun Phantom 9781406275629 £5.99

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SHADOW SQUADRONPB PUBLISHING FEBRUARY 2014BIC Code YNJCBMC Code D3N79Author Carl Bowen Pages 112 Dimensions 203 x 133 Colour illustrations

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Fantastic Sport Facts

If a vehicle has got an engine, you can race it! One of the

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Discover amazing facts about your favourite sport and test your sporting knowledge in Fantastic Sport Facts!

Why should I buy these books?• Dynamic photos draw you into the action.• Boxes, charts, captions and labels make the

text in this book easy to read and absorb.• Packed with facts including players’

superstitions, the highest earners, loyal fans, and record-breakers.

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Unusual racers

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If a vehicle has got an engine, you can race it! One of the most exciting motor sports is truck racing.

Racing trucks have to weigh

at least 5,500 kilograms. That’s

the same as a bull elephant!

DID YOU KNOW?

What Will People Be

Racing Next?!

You can race

lawn mowers, too!

Racers improve

their mowers so

that they accelerate

more quickly.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEFootball 9781406253528 £7.99Motor Sports 9781406253542 £7.99

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FANTASTIC SPORT FACTSPB PUBLISHING FEBRUARY 2014BIC Code YQWCBMC Code C5N79Author Michael Hurley Pages 32 Dimensions 240 x 190 Photographs

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FEBRUARY PSHE & CITIZENSHIP

INTEREST AGE KS3-KS4 • P7-S4 • 11-16 YEARS READING AGE 11-13 YEARS

Eco Guides

You can plant herbs and wild flowers to attract beneficial (helpful) insects such as butterflies, bees, and ladybirds. Bees and butterflies pollinate plants, while ladybirds feed on aphids (small insects that damage plants). Make sure the varieties you choose are suitable for your local climate. These are all quite easy to grow:

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Eco-Guides are trendy, stylish books that give school-age readers realistic and practical advice on how they can live an eco-conscious life, right now. And that action can be taken by themselves, with their family, or as part of a school or community group.

Why should I buy these books?• Explains “what’s in it” for the reader• Contains step-by-step guidance and ideas

for practical projects• Makes eco-living an easy habit and

behaviour

Nature and biodiversity

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How can you make your neighbourhood nature-friendly? Perhaps there’s a nature club in your area that you could join. Otherwise, why not gather some friends and neighbours together to encourage wildlife to your local area?

You can plant herbs and wild flowers to attract beneficial (helpful) insects such as butterflies, bees, and ladybirds. Bees and butterflies pollinate plants, while ladybirds feed on aphids (small insects that damage plants). Make sure the varieties you choose are suitable for your local climate. These are all quite easy to grow:

Herbs: Basil, Borage, Dill, Fennel, Lavender, Parsley, Thyme, Sage

Flowers: Cornflower, Clematis, Hydrangea, Mexican Hat, Zinnia

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Attracting the right visitorsThere’s nothing worse than planting herbs and flowers only to find they have been munched by insects. Luckily, there are several ways to encourage beneficial insects and deter harmful ones naturally, without harming wildlife or the environment. A popular method is companion planting – combining plants that help each other by deterring pests. For example, plant chives, garlic, or coriander to repel aphids. Dill attracts beneficial insects such as hoverflies and wasps that eat aphids. Find out more at www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/basics/techniques/organic_companionplanting1.shtml.

The benefits of treesTrees play an important role in our environment. In urban areas, they attract wildlife, and provide greenery and shade in summer. In places that are prone to flooding, they retain water and reduce the run-off of water. The School Tree Nursery Programme helps school children to plant trees to improve their local habitat. The children help to raise the saplings within the school grounds, and once they are big enough, they plant them out in the community. In Lewes, East Sussex, for instance, trees have been planted on the floodplain to try to reduce the harmful effects of future flooding by local rivers.

As these bees fly among the buttercups and daisies, they will pollinate both types of flower. Encouraging bees does not mean you will get stung, as long as you are careful.

These volunteers are planting a tree. Once it’s in the soil, they will add mulch and water it.

Eco ImpactOne-third of the human diet can be traced to bee pollination. Bees pollinate crops, so they can be fertilized and reproduce. Bee populations have dwindled, but it’s easy to create a bee-friendly environment. In Stirling, Scotland, the On the Verge project asks schools and community groups to plant wild flowers and nectar-rich plants in the spring to help the bee population recover.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEA Teen Guide to Being Eco in Your Community 9781406249880 £8.99A Teen Guide to Eco-Fashion 9781406249897 £8.99

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ECO GUIDESPB PUBLISHING FEBRUARY 2014BIC Code YQNCBMC Code E5N79Author Cath Senker; Liz Gogerly Pages 56 Dimensions 240 x 190 Colour photographs and diagrams




Try This at Home!

practice, you could amaze your friends with your own circus skills.

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Read this series to learn amazing tricks that will impress your friends! Step-by-step photos, along with clear instructions, break down even the most complicated tricks so anyone can learn them. Safety guidelines and tips from the pros make these books a must have!

Why should I buy these books?• Step-by-step photos and clear instructions

make each trick simple to follow.• High-interest, impressive tricks will make

these books a ‘must-read’ for reluctant readers.

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Roll up! Roll up!Take a trip to the circus. You’ll be amazed by the acrobats and trapeze artists flying high above your head. With a little bit of practice, you could amaze your friends with your own circus skills.

Big-top tipMany circus tricks are highly dangerous and should only be performed by trained circus stars.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICESilly Circus Tricks 9781406251081 £7.99Fun Magic Tricks 9781406251104 £7.99

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TRY THIS AT HOME!PB PUBLISHING FEBRUARY 2014BIC Code YQWCBMC Code C5N79Author Nick Hunter Pages 32 Dimensions 240 x 190 Photographs

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MARCH PHYSICAL EDUCATION



to play in the NBA was Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues. He is only 5

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Discover amazing facts about your favourite sport and test your sporting knowledge in fantastic sport facts.




Basketball is a sport for tall people, mostly. But the shortest player to play in the NBA was Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues. He is only 5 feet 3 inches tall.

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Tallest and shortest

23

Muggsy

Bogues’ agility helped him

outsmart taller

opponents.

The tallest basketball

player in NBA history was Manute

Bol (pictured left).

He was an amazing

7 feet 7 inches tall.

Record

Breakers

The tallest basketball

player in Olympic

history is Libyan

Suleiman Ali Nashnush.

He is over 8 feet tall!

FUN FACT

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEBasketball 9781406253535 £7.99Rugby 9781406253566 £7.99

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FANTASTIC SPORT FACTSPB PUBLISHING MARCH 2014BIC Code YQWCBMC Code C5N79Author Michael Hurley Pages 32 Dimensions 240 x 190 Colour photographs

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MARCH FICTION

INTEREST AGE 6-9 READING AGE 6-9 KS1-2 P1-4

Teen Titans GO!Join Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Raven as they battle for truth, justice, and pizza!

HARDBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 4 9781406279498 £18.96The Beast Boy Who Cried Wolf 9781406279450 £4.99Demo 9781406279467 £4.99Lame 9781406279474 £4.99My Crummy Valentine 9781406279481 £4.99

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TEEN TITANS GO!HB PUBLISHING MARCH 2014BIC Code YFW CBMC Code C3N79 Author J. TorresPages 32Dimensions 260 x 169Colour illustrations


MARCH FICTION

INTEREST AGE 5-7 READING AGE 5-7 KS1 NURSERY-P3

Perfectly Poppy

Poppy and Millie ran into the

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Seven-year-old Poppy is the perfect mix of cleverness and fun. These early chapter books are perfect for showing how much fun a healthy lifestyle can be.Poppy loves to stay inside and watch TV, but learns that there are lots of exciting games to play outside, too.

Why Should You Buy This Book?• Relateable stories• Focus on healthy living• Age-appropriate activities• Endearing characters• Light-hearted read

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICETalent Show Trouble 978 1 406 28045 6 £4.99The Summer Party 978 1 406 28046 3 £4.99

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PERFECTLY POPPYPB PUBLISHING MARCH 2014BIC Code YBCSCBMC Code B3N79Author Michele JakubowskiIllustrator Erica Jane WatersPages 32Dimensions 216 x 152Colour illustrations

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APRIL HISTORY


A Child’s History of Britain

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This series introduces significant periods of British history from a child’s viewpoint. It explains general features of each period, but focuses on what life was like for children, including where they lived, what they learned at school, and where they worked. The text is supported by primary source material, including paintings, artefacts, and quotes. A final section explains how we use historical evidence to reconstruct the past.

Why should I buy these books?• Meets the requirements of the new English

National Curriculum for History.

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knights. At the age of seven, you went to

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A CHILD’S HISTORY OF BRITAINHB PUBLISHING APRIL 2014BIC Code YQH; YNH CBMC Code C5N79 Author Anita GaneriPages 32Dimensions 264 x 195Photographs

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A Child’s History of Britain

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This series introduces significant periods of British history from a child’s viewpoint. It explains general features of each period, but focuses on what life was like for children, including where they lived, what they learned at school, and where they worked. The text is supported by primary source material, including paintings, artefacts, and quotes. A final section explains how we use historical evidence to reconstruct the past.

Why should I buy these books?• Meets the requirements of the new English

National Curriculum for History.

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BECOMING A KNIGHTBoys from wealthy homes could become

knights. At the age of seven, you went to

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HARDBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 6 9781406270549 £74.04Life in Roman Britain 9781406270488 £12.99Life in Anglo-Saxon Britain 9781406270495 £12.99Life in Medieval Britain 9781406270501 £12.99Life in Tudor Britain 9781406270518 £12.99Life in Stuart Britain 9781406270525 £12.99Life During the Industrial Revolution 9781406270532 £12.99

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Minerva MintWelcome to the world of Minerva Mint where anything can happen... you just have to believe! Minerva is a fun-loving and mischieveous girl. When she was an infant, her parent left her in a suitcase at a railway station in London. Now she’s a nine-year-old girl and lives in a huge house on top of a cliff in Cornwall, England. Luckily she has two friends to help her solve the mystery of where she comes from. Illustrated with vintage-style drawings, this series is an irresistible mix of adventure and wit.

Why should I buy these books?• Exciting adventure stories with strong female

lead.• Stylish and quirky illustrations.• Enjoy these books in sequence.

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 3 9781406275810 £19.92Minerva Mint: The Order of the Owls 9781406275780 £6.99Minerva Mint: Merlin’s Island 9781406275797 £6.99Minerva Mint: The Legend of Black Bart 9781406275803 £6.99

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MINERVA MINTPB PUBLISHING APRIL 2014BIC Code YFCCBMC Code C3N79Author Elisa Puricelli Guerra Pages 160 Dimensions 192 x 134Black and white illustrations

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Perfectly Poppy

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Seven-year-old Poppy is the perfect mix of cleverness and fun. These early chapter books are perfect for showing how much fun a healthy lifestyle can be.Poppy loves to stay inside and watch TV, but learns that there are lots of exciting games to play outside, too.

Why Should You Buy This Book?• Relateable stories• Focus on healthy living• Age-appropriate activities• Endearing characters• Light-hearted read

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 4Beach Day Blues Snowy Surprise

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PERFECTLY POPPYPB PUBLISHING APRIL 2014BIC Code YBCSCBMC Code B3N79Author Michele JakubowskiIllustrator Erica Jane WatersPages 32Dimensions 216 x 152Colour illustrations

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Eek and Ack Early Chapter Books

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Why should I buy these books?• Provide the perfect transition from picture

books to chapter books with both text and colour illustrations.

• Each book contains a glossary, ideas for discussion, writing activities, and interesting facts about space that relate to the theme. “We’re not vaporizing anything,”

Ack replied.

“Shhh,” Eek growled at his brother.

“Boys, you shouldn’t zap every

planet you find,” Dad said. “There

won’t be any left for other space



“You two destroy everything. I want

you to try making something for a

change,” Dad said.

“Okay, Dad,” said Ack, nodding.

Eek said nothing.

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PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEAck’s New Pet 9781406275643 £5.99Eek Discovers Earth 9781406275650 £5.99

EEK AND ACK EARLY CHAPTER BOOKSPB PUBLISHING APRIL 2014BIC Code YFQCBMC Code C3N79Author Blake A. Hoena Pages 32 Dimensions 228 x 152Colour illustrations

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Discover amazing facts about your favourite sport and test your sporting knowledge in fantastic sport facts.




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King of Spain

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Mugs were made that were meant to show a photo of England spin bowler Ashley Giles, with “King of spin” written next to it. Instead of “spin”, the mugs had “spain” written on them. It led to Ashley Giles being nicknamed “King of Spain”.

Spin bowling involves a special

technique. The bowler uses his

fingers to make the ball spin left

or right after it has bounced.

DID YOU KNOW?

PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 5 9781406253573 £37.95Cricket 9781406253559 £7.99

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Animal Fairy Tales

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In Animal Fairy Tales, beautiful illustrations and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals! This book, a retelling of Rumplestiltskin, tells the story of a beautiful squirrel called Sybil, a greedy king, and a very strange magical snake!

Why should I buy these books?• Beautiful illustrations• Simple text approprate for both early

independent readers and adults reading to a child

• Notes for parents and teachers on the origins of each tale

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ANIMAL FAIRY TALESPAPERBACK PUBLISHING MAY 2014BIC Code YFJ; YQCCBMC Code B3N7-9Author Charlotte GuillainPages 24Dimensions 24-7 x 172 Colour illustrations

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books to chapter books with both text and colour illustrations.

• Each book contains a glossary, ideas for discussion, writing activities, and interesting facts about space that relate to the theme.

“Let’s get closer,” Ack said.

“Ack, stop!” Eek shouted. “Don’t

you know anything about black

holes?”

“No, that’s why I’m doing

research,” Ack said.

“Black holes are like giant vacuum

cleaners,” Eek said.

But it was too late. They flew too

close. The black hole sucked up their

spaceship and threw it around.

“Aaaahhhh!” Eek and Ack

screamed.

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PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEPack of 4 9781406275681 £22.76The Big Mistake 9781406275667 £5.99The Black Hole Report 9781406275674 £5.99

EEK AND ACK EARLY CHAPTER BOOKSPB PUBLISHING MAY 2014BIC Code YFQCBMC Code C3N79Author Blake A. Hoena Pages 32 Dimensions 228 x 152Colour illustrations

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The Other Side of the Story

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PAPERBACK ISBN PRICEFrog Prince: The Story of the Frog Prince as told by the Frog 9781406279832 £4.99Little Mermaid: The Story of the Little Mermaid as told by the Prince 9781406279849 £4.99

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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORYPAPERBACK PUBLISHING MAY 2014BIC Code YFACBMC Code C3N79Author Nancy Jean LoewenPages 24Dimensions 254mm x 198mm

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