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Adapted from Mother Tongue this book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. In this epic journey through words, rhymes - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue: lots of invasions) and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing (lots of Shakespeare).

Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. How many stars are in the night sky? Why don't animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings? This book will define, debunk and demystify the trickiest of questions and even open your eyes to questions you have never even thought of!

In The Case of the Crown Jewels, when the crown jewels go missing from Kennel Palace, it's up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and Dr. Catson to solve the crime. But with multiple suspects and a trail that's starting to run cold, will they be able to catch the culprit in time? In The Mystery of the Vanishing Magician, when a famous magician vanishes from a train bound to Paris, Catson is convinced of foul play… but none of the other passengers seem to know anything about the magician. Was he on the train at all?

A massive zombies-versus-skeletons war has broken out in Minecraft, threatening to engulf and destroy the entire Overworld, and there's only one furry creature clever enough to stop it. Always a great teacher of crafting, as the conflict breaks out Bacca is tutoring his first zombie student - a young crafter named Dug - and decides to take his pupil with him on this important quest. Together they discover that the skeletons have stolen an ancient sword from the zombies that has a powerful prophecy surrounding it.

Brought to you by Ladybird. A collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by original QI Elf, Molly Oldfield. How much bamboo can a giant panda eat? Do aliens exist? What we would do if we didn't have a prime minister? Why do...

Brought to you by Puffin. Do you want to be an astronaut? A politician? A footballer? Well, you can! DREAM BIG! In this exciting and innovative children’s workbook, viral-sensation entrepreneur and bestselling author Simon Squibb will help kids to unwind from exam and school pressures and help...

From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series, comes How Winston Delivered Christmas – the irresistible story of the brave little mouse who sets out on an adventure on Christmas Eve. Winston the mouse is on a Very Important Mission. On Christmas Eve, he finds a letter that has...

Brought to you by Puffin. Join Danny and Dino as they search for Easter eggs in this EGGcellent lift-the-flap story audiobook! With rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped series has sold over 1.5 million copies around the world! Danny and Dino's big Easter...

TV superstar Ant Middleton challenges you to supercharge your self-esteem, maximise your potential and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth! Ant’s warm, straight-talking guide is packed with motivating tasks and challenges, mood-boosting physical activities, alongside inspiring personal stories. Learn to celebrate your strengths, set meaningful goals, turn tough times to your advantage...all while having fun!

Since its first publication in 1908, Scouting for Boys has been one of the best-selling books in the English language. Subtitled A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship, the book draws on a miscellany of material, including Baden-Powell's own military experiences, and is credited with giving birth to the scout movement. The audio covers the topics of scoutcraft, tracking and observation, woodcraft, camp life, and first aid in addition to suggesting a range of scout activities and games.

Do you love thrilling mysteries, unsolved puzzles, and bizarre true stories that leave you wondering? Then get ready for an unforgettable journey into the world's most mind-boggling enigmas! From legendary lost cities to eerie disappearances, from scientific oddities to cryptic codes, this book uncovers 100 of the most fascinating and perplexing mysteries that have baffled historians, scientists, and curious minds for centuries. What really happened to the vanished crew of the Mary Celeste?

Zeke and Harold continue on their quest to reunite with their friends, but what can they do to escape the mysterious and evil minion who hunts them? Can they survive alone? Will anyone help them? Is this their final adventure?

One of Time Out’s Top 100 Children’s books of all time! ‘Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball Shabba me whiskers! A new audiobook reading from the author Andy Stanton, bursting out the nostrils with fun! It's one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton!...

Readers get a chance to participate in James Patterson's wildly successful Middle School series in this interactive book featuring more than 80 hilarious anecdotes from dueling siblings Rafe and Georgia Khatchadorian – plus dozens of fun-filled activities! The Khatchadorian kids are an...

Unhinged History isn't your grandma's history lesson (unless your grandma is secretly awesome and knows about bat bombs). It's a laugh-out-loud, jaw-dropping collection of the most bizarre true tales that prove the past was a wild, wacky, and wonderfully weird place. Get ready for history, but with all the boring bits surgically removed and replaced with pure WTF-ery!

Are you tired of eating the same old microwave dinners every night? Sick of take-out! Then, here's a cookbook just for you! We all know eating healthy is very important nowadays, but eating healthy doesn't mean having eat yucky! These are recipes kid-approved to be yummy and good for you! That's right! You can have your very own cookbook and learn how to prepare dishes that even your parents will approve of! Start eating yummy food today!

Get ready to dive into an adventure of epic proportions with 999+ mind-blowing science facts that will completely transform the way the young scientist in your life sees the world!

Brought to you by Ladybird. A wonderfully global collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by Molly Oldfield. How were rollerskates invented? How do boats float? Do snails go upside down? Where is the happiest place in the...

This is a fun and engaging audiobook meant to educate through fun. While you'll find some silly questions about Disney movies or games, you'll see just as many if not more questions focused around math, science, and history. Through interactive audio you'll be able test your knowledge and maybe learn some new facts along the way.

From kayaking the length of the Amazon to cycling to the South Pole and running an ultra-marathon across the Namib desert, the Blue Peter and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton has taken on record-breaking feats of endurance and shown that adventures definitely are for girls. Helen shares six stories of her most daring adventures across some of the world's most extreme wildernesses, explaining how she embraced her fears and found the positives in the toughest situations.