February 9th, 2010

Sam knows lots of stuff about science! He can tell you where your food goes when you swallow it; how you fight off colds; how cells divide and multiply and why brushing your teeth is so important. After reading these books you’ll know as much about science as Sam, and there are lots of funny illustrations to help you to understand too - brilliant!
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February 8th, 2010

Oxford Reading Tree is used in 80% of primary schools and is the UK’s best-loved reading scheme. Read at Home First Experiences are ideal for introducing children to new situations. Using the familiar Oxford Reading Tree characters, each book contains all the elements of a first time experience in an entertaining story full of humour and detail.
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February 7th, 2010

Bolt the super-dog is the latest hit character from Disney. The star of a TV show, Bolt believes he has super powers, but when he’s accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to the tough streets of New York, he has to act like a superhero in real life too! This padded book, with all the best illustrations from the movie, will bring the story to life for Bolt fans.
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February 6th, 2010

This colourful book is crammed full of recipes to get kids in the kitchen and encourage them to bake up a storm! Full of twists on old favourites and delicious new ideas, there’s something every child will enjoy cooking and eating, and with recipes from brownies to banoffee pie parents reap the benefits too!
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February 5th, 2010

This sumptuous baking book is crammed full of mouth-watering treats for the whole family. With delicious, easy-to-follow recipes - from Lemon Chiffon Cake and Gingery Gingersnaps to Lattice-top Peach Pie and Chocolate Pound Cake - this book is full of original ideas designed to inspire and tempt in equal measure.
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February 4th, 2010

Time out Great Train Journeys of the World is a selection of forty of the world’s best train journeys, from nostalgic steam lines to state-of-the-art high-speed locomotives. Beautifully illustrated and written with passion by those who care deeply about travel, this book will appeal to people who cherish the individual, the ethical and the characterful when planning their journeys.
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February 3rd, 2010
In The Chain of Curiosity, writer and presenter Sandi Toksvig takes you on a sidesplitting journey through life’s peculiarities in this book packed with wit, wisdom and wonderment. From pondering the joys of World Pencil Day to tiptoeing around the delicate art of school report vocabulary to researching the oddest way to meet a sticky end, these hilarious observations will delight Sandi’s fans, both old and new.
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February 2nd, 2010

Gordon Ramsay’s favourite food is curry, but until now he’d never been to India to see how the real thing is cooked. Accompanied by a Channel 4 film crew, Gordon takes the culinary trip of a lifetime to discover real Indian cuisine and here, with his customary eye for perfection, he shares this collection of over 100 of his favourite dishes.
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February 1st, 2010

When Matt orders Monster Blood from a weird website, he only wants it as a joke. But the joke’s on him - and so is the green ooze! Goosebumps are back with all the thrills and humour you’d expect from this bestselling series. This set features five chillers, absolutely up to date for a modern audience, from bestselling author R.L. Stine.
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January 31st, 2010

Humphrey - the classroom pet for Room 26 - enjoys an exciting life. In addition to his classroom escapades, each weekend he gets to go to a sleepover with one of the kids. His life would be perfect if only the teacher wasn’t out to get him…
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