Welcome to Oakleaf Academy, the fairy boarding school at the end of the rainbow, where readers can join friends Poppy, Ivy, Azalea, and Jessamy on their magical misadventures. In Mystery at Fairy School, Ivy is struggling to find her place. Everybody says that fairies love flowers, sparkles, and dainty dances. But Ivy''s a fairy ... and she just wants to rock out! One night, she meets a strange figure wandering through the school ... a boggart! Is this visitor up to no good? Or do they just want to be loved for themselves-like Ivy? Soon Ivy and her friends are tangled up in another big adventure. Can they survive an encounter with a dragon toad?Oakleaf Academy is a charmingly illustrated chapter book series, with each story following a different pupil at fairy school. The series blends together the hijinks and misadventures of traditional boarding school stories, the ups and downs of real schoolgirls'' friendships and a generous sprinkling of mystery and adventure - all ingredients of a truly magical brew! Ideal for readers aged 7+.
The ancient, mysterious mandala image is one of the favourite subjects for colouring.
The Devil''s Dictionary was named as one of the "100 Great Masterpieces of American Literature" by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration.
Perfect for fans of the Rainbow Magic series and Tinkerbell.
Solving sudoku puzzles improves children''s memory and stimulates their mind.
Jokes are the perfect way for parents to spend quality time and bond deeply with their children, without any screens intervening.
"Brilliantly bonkers" - JAMIE SMART, author of Bunny Versus Monkey and Looshkin."With fast-paced action and absurd humor [...] Super Dweeb in an exciting new series for fans of Captain Underpants or Diary of a Wimpy Kid" - SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"A funny, fast-paced and zany adventure, bursting with colourful cartoon-style illustrations" - BOOK TRUST on Super Dweeb and the Pencil of Destiny.***Super-doodler Andy may have an awesome atomic pencil that brings his drawings to life, but he''s still pretty new to the whole hero thing. Sure, he can handle small-time crooks ... but he''s definitely not ready for jailbreaks, supervillain team-ups, and time travel!Unfortunately for Andy, a terrible trio of criminals have leapt back in time from his future to stop him before he''s ready. They''re going to keep him from becoming the awesome future crimefighter he''s destined to be!So Andy''s going to have to step up! With the help of his best friend Mona, he''s going to have to pull off an AWESOME HEIST and set off on an incredible cross-time odyssey that will take him to the time of the dinosaurs and back.Don''t be late for this HILARIOUS time travel adventure!The fourth book in the Super Dweeb series, this unpredictable, anarchic adventure story features comic-strip-style storytelling in full-colour and is perfect for readers aged 7-9.
Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a series of daring adventures.• Bear witness to the historic first meeting of Holmes and Watson in A Study in Scarlet. • Marvel at Sherlock''s powers of deduction as as he unravels the mystery of The Hound of the Baskervilles.• Gasp as our hero meets his apparent doom at the hands of Moriarty, his evil nemesis, in The Final Problem.• And thrill to Holmes'' triumphant return in The Adventure of the Empty House. These thrilling tales by Arthur Conan Doyle have been retold with verve and panache by award-winning children''s fiction author Alex Woolf. Featuring a biography of Arthur Conan Doyle, information about the stories, and more than 200 original artworks by Eve O''Brien, this collection will delight bright young things aged 7+.
Bring the world beneath our oceans to life with this wonderful colour by numbers collection. Inside you will find over 60 designs, including turtles, tropical fish, coral reefs and more! Simply match the numbered sections to the colours in the flip-out key and fill them with spectacular colour.Features: • Thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through • Previews of the finished designs in full-colour to aid design selection. • A flip-out colour key which can be flipped out beside your page for easy referenceABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Colour by Numbers Collection features peaceful and enchanting designs from an array of artists, printed on thick, high-quality paper and including a handy flip-out colour key.
This luxurious silkbound hardback is an expert introduction to Chinese characters, presented with delightful full-colour illustration. Chinese characters, or hanzi, form one of the oldest writing systems in the world. They have been widely used across a variety of East Asian languages throughout history, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. They form a core part of the cultural heritage of China, and their elegant design has spawned a tradition of calligraphy that is as much an art form as a means of communication. This beautiful, gold-embossed book includes 200 characters with an explanation of their meaning, their history and composition so that readers can learn what makes this fascinating language so unique. Accompanied by traditional Chinese illustrations in full colour, this volume makes a perfect gift for anyone interested in the subject.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Silkbound Classics series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.
Archaeology can shed light on the rise and fall of empires, the march of technology, the nature of past societies, the development of arts and culture, the course of warfare, and much more. Yet what gives it its greatest value is its ability to illuminate the area in which written records fall short - the everyday lives of ordinary people.Interpreting Archaeology uses a wide array of evidence, including artefacts as varied as humble ceramic pots, imposing monuments, and genetic data, to tell the human story from a new angle.Beginning with the discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of hominin evolution and the spread of Homo sapiens across the globe, Neil Faulkner has charted a fascinating journey through the past, taking in everything from the rise of the world''s first great civilizations to the establishment of hierarchies, the development of art and religion, and the causes of warfare along the way.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.
Choose from a selection of more than 40 beautifully detailed designs in this full-colour, nature-inspired colouring book that includes a selection of flowers, butterflies, birds and fish.Each of the artworks included in this book was originally drawn by some of the greatest botanical and nature artists of the 18th and 19th centuries, including John James Audubon, author and illustrator of the magnificent Birds of America, and Pierre-Joseph Redouté who was once the official botanical artist to Empress Joséphine of France.The original full-colour images are set alongside their equivalent black and white designs to provide inspiration.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Nature Colouring series includes illustrations by some of history''s most acclaimed naturalists, including Audubon, Pierre-Joseph Redoute and William Lizars. These original full-colour illustrations are presented beside the black and white designs for inspiration.
This fun activity book has over 100 mind-bending mazes and loopy labyrinths. Each maze is illustrated with one of Luke Seuin-Magee''s humorous cartoon to bring the puzzles to life. It will give maze masterminds aged 7+ hours of fun!ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing''s Best Ever series brings together a wonderful array of puzzle books, activity books and joke books to keep children entertained for hours!
Helps children reflect on the positives each day and find it easier to discuss their feelings and identify their emotions.
Child-friendly text introduces young readers to the world of animals, making this book a wonderful learning tool.
Why do trees grow so tall? Are tomato plants really carnivorous? And why do mushrooms appear in rings? This exciting and eye-opening full-color hardback takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the kingdoms of plants and fungi. The chapters are divided by continent with annotated maps, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet''s life and showcasing many fascinating species that will be unfamiliar to most people. Includes:• Plants of the world• Plants under threat• How plants help people• How to help plants and the planet• Glossary of key termsBrimming over with beautiful illustrations, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known lifeforms from all over the world, and to see familiar plants and fungi in a whole new light. Ideal for nature-loving kids aged 8+.
Since the dawn of humanity, women have changed the world as leaders, warriors, athletes, innovators, reformers, advocates, activists, and scholars. They have ruled empires, traversed the skies, fronted political and social movements, produced prolific literature, art, and music, and pioneered ground-breaking inventions and discoveries. This wonderfully illustrated full-color hardback explores the history of women through many different cultural systems and historical eras - from First Nation women resisting gender-based violence to queer feminism - shining a light on the influential role that women have played in challenging and resisting gender stereotypes and inequalities through creative strategies. Julia Morris tells how the story of women''s history, identity, and influence is a record of dynamism, brilliant creativity, and determination where women of all backgrounds have dreamt big and broken barriers. Featuring figures such as Cleopatra, Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Katherine Johnson, Mary Wollstonecraft, Toni Morrison, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and many more, this book explores the triumphs and challenges evident in the amazing achievements and legacies of these heroes past and present provides the foundations for the modern heroes of today. Illustrated with hundreds of fascinating contemporary artworks, illustrations and photographs, this reference guide is an inspiring study of women across history and their battle for equality.
Guarantees hours of fun and relaxation during screen-free time.
Follow the timeline to get a unique picture of how scientific discoveries were made.Take a thrilling ride through history and discover how scientists changed the world, from steady advances in technology to sudden leaps in understanding. This innovative guide brings breakthroughs and discoveries to life, putting events in context and explaining key ideas in clear language. Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics, from the discovery of fire and the wheel, right through to genetic engineering and the Information Age.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Visual Timelines series introduces children to the history of human and scientific development, using engaging, richly illustrated timelines to pick out major events and put them in context.
Mazes can help improve fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and visual perceptual skills.
Young readers can discover the wonders of engineering with this vibrantly illustrated and inspirational guide. From designing rockets to delivering power to homes, this entertaining book covers all the ways that engineering has changed our lives and how engineers work today.
Relax and unwind with these calming colour by numbers designs, created to inspire a sense of blissful peace. This collection includes over 60 artworks to fill with colour, including stunning landscape scenes, adorable animals and intricate mandalas. The numbers appear in large-print for enhanced readability. Simply match the numbered section to the colour on the flip-out colour key and bring these artworks to life. Features:• Large-print numbers for enhanced readability • Thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through • Previews of the finished designs in full-colour to aid design selection. • A flip-out colour key which can be flipped out beside your page for easy reference ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Large Print Colour by Numbers Collection contains an array of enchanting designs, printed on thick, high-quality paper with large-print figures for easy reading.
Children can release their inner artist with this beginner''s guide to drawing, with step-by-step projects to work through. This book will show you easy ways to draw wonderful artwork and characters with 50 step-by-step projects to complete. The first step will be a simple shape, slowly building up line work to create people, animals, vehicles, machines, and monsters- all illustrated in a lively and humorous style.Unlock key techniques and tips and before you know it, your illustrations will be galloping, motoring, splashing, and soaring off the page!This handy guide will boost kids'' confidence and take their art skills to the next level. Ideal for children aged 4+.
Can help build social skills and character, teach life lessons, and put children on a pathway to kindness, courtesy, respect, and purpose.
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