Games & Books

Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters. We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries. This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, alongside facts about the biggest and the worst.

• Author(s): Sophie Williams & Robin Jacobs
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 64

How do bees communicate? What does a beekeeper do? Why do bees figure in Napoleon’s coat of arms? Who survived being stung by 2,443 bees? This book answers all these questions and many more, tracking the history of bees from the time of the dinosaurs to their current plight.

• Author: Piotr Socha
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 72

True tales of boys and girls who stood up and stood out. Designed to inspire youngsters, this beautifully designed and illustrated book chronicles the lives of those who rebelled in society for the benefits of others. Great names include Bjork, Whoopi Goldberg, Andy Warhol, Hua Mulan, Andrea Bocelli and many others. An egalitarian follow-up to the hugely popular Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different.

• Author: Ben Brooks
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 208

A glow-in-the-dark, interactive guide to the Solar System, carefully crafted to make complex STEM concepts like astronomy, physics and chemistry understandable for children aged 8-12.

• Author: Barefoot Books
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 52

Puzzles to exercise your mind. A fantastic boredom-buster for even the cleverest of kids. The perfect companion for vacation or on car journeys, this collection contains more than 90 puzzles, including memory, word, and number workouts; codes; battleships; and mind-bending spot-the-differences. There are hours of fun to be had with Japanese puzzles, including hanjie, kakuro, hitori, sudoku, and lots more.

• Author: Buster Books
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 192

This wonderful collection brings together the four original Beatrix Potter stories which feature the mischievous little rabbit: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and the Tale of Mr Tod. Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Benjamin Bunny, along with their extensive family, get into all sorts of mischief as they sneak into Mr McGregor's garden, narrowly avoid being turned into rabbit pie and outsmart the wily and cunning fox, Mr Tod. Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny's mischief, as well as their creative ploys to trick and outsmart their enemies, have ensured their lasting status as childhood favourites. This book, bringing together all the classic Peter Rabbit tales from their original publisher, Frederick Warne, is the perfect gift for any Beatrix Potter fan, or as an introduction to the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit.

• Author(s): Beatrix Potter
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 96

A new addition to the family is an exciting celebration - and Peter Rabbit thinks so too! Join him as he welcomes little ones everywhere in this lyrical rhyming text, accompanied by contemporary design and beautiful illustrations that capture the whimsical, charming nature of Beatrix Potter's original drawings.

• Author: Beatrix Potter
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 32

Follow Peter as he walks through the woods, plants and flowers and visits the farmyard, learning all about the natural world as he goes. Packed full of everyone's favourite woodland friends, activities, games and stickers, this book will keep little paws busy for hours.

• Author: Beatrix Potter
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 24

Peter Rabbit and his family are learning all about nature! From dawn to dusk, the rabbits discover fascinating facts about the great outdoors, including the different types of insects and trees and the importance of pollination and hibernation. With ten different sounds to press - from buzzing bees to singing birds - this interactive picture book adventure brings the sounds and wonder of nature to life for little explorers!

• Author: Beatrix Potter
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 24

Down in the garden, up high in a tree, is a busy beehive...and one little bee. As the bee pollinates the garden, vibrant flowers and ripe fruit and vegetables burst to life around her. This rhyming picture book invites little readers into the garden to admire the essential work that bees carry out for all of us.

• Author(s): Toni D'Alia & Alice Lindstrom
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 24

One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited about the new day. Then things start to go wrong. His brother's teasing him, his breakfast isn't his usual favourite, and nothing is going right. Stomps and roars start rising inside him, until they explode! But a tricky start doesn't have to mean a stompy finish. Can Stompysaurus find a new way of looking at things and turn his day around?

• Author(s): Rachel Bright & Chris Chatterton
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 32

Each page in this vibrantly illustrated book is teeming with dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures to look for, count and compare. Children will enjoy exploring the entertaining pictures, from Pterosaur twins to tambourines, while simple spotting activities encourage the development of reading, counting and observation skills.

• Author: Usborne
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 32