Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on daring adventures and foil master criminals. This hardback gift edition features printed edges, original art, and newly commissioned art.The six thrilling tales inside have been adapted for younger readers by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf and feature original artworks by Eve O'Brien. This anthology for younger readers retells th...

Unlock the secrets of the scientific method - one fascinating step at a time!Give curious minds the ultimate toolkit for discovery with this fun illustrated guide to the scientific method - perfect for children aged 9+. Whether your child dreams of becoming a scientist, engineer, doctor, or simply loves asking "why?", this one-of-a-kind book turns the foundations of STEM into an exciting, unforgettable journey.Children will master every sta...

Mankind has come a long way since our ancestors first stood up on two feet, but how did we get to where we are today? This book tells the story, through conflict and intrigue, power won and lost, great empires built and destroyed.With over 350 illustrations, timelines and box features, A Short History of the World is a comprehensive and entertaining look at the ways in which man has spent his time on earth. Find out how the great Egyptian dynasties crumbled, how medieval E...

From skyscrapers to jet aircraft, from mobile phones to computers, the products of modern science surround us on all sides.Perhaps the most significant product of science, however, is not the microwave, or the space station or the widescreen TV; it is the scientific method itself. Those societies that have actively embraced this method have flourished.The men and women who appear in The Great Scientists haver all excelled in their chosen field of science; some have excelled...

Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure.When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue jewel is stolen, a former thief is charged with the crime, but is he really guilty? Never fear: Sherlock Holmes is on the case, and the truth will out!This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers. Adapted by award-winning children'...

A delightful 16-book anthology of Sherlock Holmes classic cases, retold to be accessible for young readers.Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a series of daring adventures. Priceless jewels disappear from a hotel suite, a monstrous hound is spotted on the moors and a woman is murdered in a locked room. Can our brilliant hero solve these mysteries and more before disa...

Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a daring adventure.The Baskerville family of Dartmoor live under an appalling curse. They are haunted by a monstrous hound that has sent many of them to an early grave. Can our legendary sleuth save Sir Henry Baskerville before the hound strikes again?This thrilling tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger reader...

Humankind has come a long way since our ancestors first stood up on two feet, but how did we get to where we are today? This book tells our story, through conflict and intrigue, power won and lost, and great empires built and destroyed.Clearly written and accessible, illustrated throughout, and the chapters progress chronologically with each section focusing on a different part of the world, making this book ideal for quick reference or for an enjoyable in-depth read. Whether you w...

Estelle thinks that a stay in a remote cottage will give her the peace and quiet that she needs, but the nearby wood holds a terrible secret.  Can she and her friend Sandor discover whats going on in the mysterious military lab before its too late?

Dare you step into the past?When a mysterious door suddenly appears, you step through ... and find you have travelled back in time! Now your mission is to discover as much as you can about life in the ancient city of Rome, before the door back to the present vanishes.Find out:• What a net man does• What kind of food the chef prepares for banquet• How engineers bring clean water to Rome• And much ...

Tales to send chills down your spine, raise goosebumps and stand your hair on end. Tales to terrify and disturb, to intrigue and unsettle. Fans of horror and the supernatural will relish this collection of original stories, featuring among much else…- a haunted swimming pool- something horrible in a garden shed- a doppelganger husband- a zombie mother-in-law- a ghostly sender of emails- and an embalming that goes very wrong indeed…

Prepare to be disgusted, revolted and amused by this collection of 1001 facts from the putrid past! A team of cartoon characters will take you on a journey through time to learn about the most appalling acts of our ancestors, from ancient history to the Middle Ages, right up to the present day. So get ready for the most hideous history lesson of your life!