Lizzy has dreams of being a famous inventor, but her pet hamster has escaped, and she has to invent something to find him. With help from her babysitter and fellow inventor Ruby, Lizzy learns all about the skills required to become an inventor, how to follow a checklist, and how to consider the audience, safety, and sustainability of anything you might invent.
In Solve It, you play just as much of a role in solving the case as Detective O’Malley and his loyal seagull sidekick, Twist. Fanning draws the reader into a puzzling interactive adventure across Ireland as you try to outwit the thief behind the mystery of the stolen Irish crown jewels.
This book is packed with material for the young sleuth who is interested in ghosts, the supernatural and, indeed, in history and folklore. Written in a very accessible style, each double-page spread deals with a different aspect of the topic of ghosts. There is a wealth of information about everything from timeslips, to spirit photography, to enduring legends.
Into the Ice takes readers on a real adventure to the coldest continent on Earth through a mix of travel tales, artwork, sketches, maps, journal entries and stunning photographs. The creators share their stories of ten-storey-high icebergs, fierce storms and curious wildlife.
Full of interesting facts, this book is a collection of the world’s most bizarre jobs, from olden times to today, from the downright dangerous to the cushy. Each job is given different levels of detail and facts making it ideal for reluctant readers who prefer to read non-fiction by dipping in and out of a book.
Bridges is a smorgasbord of details, big and small – touching on the history and construction of bridges all over the world and why we build them. This book is a perfect introduction to the complex world of engineering, but also a fantastic resource for any budding architectural enthusiast.
Have you ever visited an art gallery and left disappointed by the lack of canine representation? Well then, this book is for you! Featuring colourful and clever recreations of twenty-one iconic portraits from art history, this book is a brilliant introduction to art appreciation for any young artist (or dog enthusiast).
Readers (young and old!) will be captivated by Nat Harrison’s wonderful debut novel that reimagines Around the World in 80 Days with fresh energy, heart, originality and sensitivity. From the very first page, Harrison’s evocative writing immerses readers into a whirlwind adventure rich in historical detail that balances thrilling escapades with tender moments of connection and hope.
Isaiah is struggling at home; he is navigating his parents’ divorce, taking on grown-up responsibilities, his dad is living with chronic pain and now there is a possibility that they might be evicted!
Sophie and Lil embark on their first case for the Secret Service Bureau in this exciting mini adventure. We meet them on the train travelling to the seaside town of Rye, which despite its sleepy appearance, is in fact housing German spies, who are planning despicable actions. But these two Secret Agents are on the case!
