Children's Reference

Learn about animals and where they live with Hidden World. Filled with bite-sized facts, multiple flaps and sumptuous illustrations, this title is perfect for introducing young children to the worlds of the animal kingdom.

What is life like on the International Space Station? Can we survive on Mars? Why is Pluto no longer a planet? Just how big is the universe anyway? The ultimate guide to our galaxy, Space Atlas answers all these questions and more…

Fifteen simple step-by-step edible gardening projects for young children. From strawberries in welly boots to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains 15 simple, edible projects for young gardeners. …

Ten illustrators blast off into outer space to explore the mysteries of our solar system and the galaxies and stars beyond it. Learn about everything from the Big Bang to the Moon landing, find out what makes the day light and the…

Say goodnight to a magical underwater land! Learn about sleeping sea creatures as you swim over carpets of coral to the deepest depths of the ocean. This beautiful book combines facts and fun, with a gentle rhyming text that's per…

For centuries, mankind has gazed up at the Moon in awe and wonder. It has been a source of both aspiration and inspiration to astronomers, poets, mathematicians and artists alike. But how much do we know about our closest neighbou…

Our world is a spectacular place, full of curiosity and wonder. Why not take a closer look... Prepare to explore five fascinating habitats.Read about weird and wonderful plants, from the prickly cactus to the carnivorous Venus fly…

Irish-language edition of this popular children’s biography. Tom Crean was no ordinary man, and his chilling adventures in the Antarctic raise real goosebumps in this stirring story of survival in extraordinary conditions.

This timeless Irish legend will fascinate and enthral young readers while also encouraging an appreciation of the Irish language. Beautifully illustrated by Irish artist Nicola Sedgwick, this durable hard-cover book is perfectly d…

Freddie wakes up grumpy after a bad night's sleep. Late for school, his day just seems to go from bad to worse. When Nana tries to help him at dinner time, he snaps at her.She explains that being tired makes everything feel worse,…

Recommended by Malala Yousafzai, The Breadwinner is the first book in Deborah Ellis's bestselling series set in Afghanistan. This award-winning novel explores loyalty, survival, family and friendship under extraordinary circumstan…

Travel back in time and meet the Romans in this fact-packed lift-the-flap book! How big was the Roman Empire? What weird foods did the Romans eat? Why was the Roman army so fearsome? How did the Romans fight? Find the answers to a…

Travel back in time and meet the famous explorers in this fact-packed lift-the-flap book! Who was Leif Erikson? What did Christopher Columbus do? When was the moon landing? Find the answers to all these questions and more! Each hu…

Travel back in time and meet the Egyptians in this fact-packed lift-the-flap book! How do you make a mummy? Who built the Great Pyramid? What did pharaohs wear? Find the answers to all these questions and more. Each humorous scene…

At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth - Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate…

In the first book of its kind, Aaron Rosen tells the story of how art developed across the world. He takes young readers on a journey through art history, from the Palaeolithic period to the present day, stopping off at thirty dif…

First Atlas is the perfect introduction to world geography for your 5+ year old. Clearly labelled map on every spread, highlighting key towns, cities and geographical features Fact and activity panels throughout encourage your ch…

Meet the inspiring young Irish people taking on the world!Follow beach-cleaner FLOSSIE DONNELLY on her quest to save the oceans, and join ADAM KING in changing the world one hug at a time. Hit the track with star athlete RHASIDAT …

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths. Discover 23 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces ch…