Geology rocks! But what’s so rocking about it? What’s so great about a pile of old stones? Find out in this eye-opening series, which shows you just how amazing rocks can be. What do dinosaur fossils have in common with lava? How are twinkling rubies like the Grand Canyon? What does talcum powder share with a petrified forest? Answer: they’re all rocks! (Well, kind of.) & in this book, you’ll check out a world of buried wonder: not-so-plain old rocks. Rock on! A simple & fun basic introduction to geology Fun colour photos & bite-sized Rock Solid! facts Amazing examples of cool rocks from around the world Covers rock formation, identification, properties & more ...

Dig deep with Rock On! to uncover an amazing world of natural treasures hidden right under your feet. With hands-on activities, ‘strange but true’ rock stories & trivia, & fun facts, you will learn about cool rocks, minerals, geodes, & gemstones. Contains small parts not suitable for children under 3 years of age. ...

All the fight of CHERUB. All the fury & passion. Only it’s a battle of the bands. Three kids with big dreams & everything to play for. Heavy. Raw. Rocking. ...

School talent show? The future of music could be right in front of you. Raw, rocking: an epic battle of bands. ...

Join Marvel’s fan-favourites Rocket & Groot in this hilarious, high-octane original graphic novel! ...

Twenty illustrated essays on Irish women, historical & contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around femininity & achieved great things. With a preface by Sabina Higgins. ...

Rocks are seriously rocking! & so are their sparkly cousins: minerals. (Beautiful, precious & incredibly useful.) Want to know more? Rock out with this briefcase, which

Includes:: your own rock & mineral collection. It’s even got semi-precious stones like amethyst & green fluorite! When you know about rocks, the whole world is a treasure trove. We don’t just mean the usual suspects, like diamonds/rubies. We’re talking fossils: dead prehistoric creatures! Coal: the planet’s powerhouse! Meteorites: real-life space invaders! Stalactites: nature’s greatest sculptures! Want to learn more? Look in here! Briefcase with twelve-piece rock & mineral collection Amethyst, rose quartz, obsidian, black jasper & more Magnifying glass, giant poster & a fantastic fact book Ideal first geology kit which supports school sciencegift-guide-xd-facts gift-guide-xd-bestsellers gift-guide-teen-facts isbc-activity-sets isbc-activities march-british-science-week-18

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‘A delightfully funny book with a big, big heart’ – David O’ Doherty The debut novel from comedian & presenter of The Last Leg, Adam Hills, featuring a young detective dream team. When a priceless painting goes missing, Charley – a 12-year-old viral singing sensation – & her best friend George – camera whizz & budding comedian – are shocked to discover they’re the prime suspects. Now Charley & George have to prove they’re not international criminals – all while nailing a stellar European tour & keeping up with their homework! But as news of high-profile heists hits the headlines wherever they go, Charley & George keep finding themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Can they solve these baffling crimes & save themselves, or will their shot for stardom be over almost as soon as it’s begun? The perfect read for fans of Sharna Jackson, Robin Stevens, David Baddiel & David O’ Doherty. Featuring brilliant illustrations from Luna Valentine. ...

This man’s won the world’s top prize for grown-up fiction. But we bet that book wasn’t all about POO. Tee-hee! ...

It’s fair to say there are few writers as versatile (or anything like as good) as Roddy Doyle, the Irish literary legend. Get this: he won the world-renowned Booker Prize for his novel Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha, & wrote the screenplay to hit 1991 film The Commitments. Plus, he’s won the love of kids everywhere with his daft books about Rover the Wonder Dog. But do you think he’s forgotten about older children? Think again! & it’s no surprise that his books for ages 9+ are just as compelling & downright brilliant as his younger fiction. (Though they are moodier, tenser & stranger.) From the icy chill of Wilderness to haunting ghost story A Greyhound of a Girl, power crackles through every page. Place yourself in the hands of a master… Older children’s fiction by master author Roddy Doyle Roddy is one of the world’s leading authors for all ages He won the Booker Prize for Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha He also wrote the screenplay for The Commitments ...