Reference Books

Describes some animals that move at extreme speeds when they jump, run, or fly. Some of the animals shown include a kangaroo, a zebra, a lion, and ...

Step aboard the fastest, sleekest crafts - from submarines to jet planes; ships to tanks - in this fact-fuelled exploration of the many vehicles th...

Ladybird's First Fabulous Facts is an illustrated non-fiction series for 3-5 year olds. Fun and fascinating facts engage young children and bring t...

Ladybird's First Fabulous Facts is an illustrated non-fiction series for 3-5 year olds. Fun and fascinating facts engage young children and bring t...

First Fabulous Facts is an illustrated non-fiction series for 3-5 year olds. Fun and fascinating facts engage young children and bring their favour...

Discover all the materials used in our lives each day. In the First Facts Materials series, young readers learn where different materials come from...

Which is larger, the iguana or the gecko? Why do crocodiles lie with their mouths open? Filled with fun facts and educational tidbits, these fun an...

This is the third in a series of four full-colour information books on the theme of Plants. The books have been carefully created to make informati...

This is the first in a series of four full-colour information books on the theme of Animals. The books have been carefully created-make information...

The Go Facts Natural Disasters strand contains topical information on recent natural disasters such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katri...

We wear clothing to protect ourselves from the environment, to celebrate special occasions, to honour traditions, and to express ourselves! With si...

People around the world can look very different from one another, but smiles, tears and laughter can be universal. With simple, rhyming text and vi...

This is the first green guide for kindergarteners and first-graders who are ready to get busy and make a difference. An uncomplicated guide for kid...

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about your body! How do you breathe, eat, move, feel, and grow? Why does your heart beat and how does y...

IIn this mind-bogglingly hysterical and brain-meltingly informative book, the body's most vital muscle gets a thorough probing. A friendly blob of ...

Taking as its starting point a child's natural desire to understand the world, this is a series designed to entertain and to inform. This book focu...

The best-selling I Wonder Why series answers demanding questions in an unrivalled child-friendly and informative style, guaranteed to arouse the re...

With detailed, lively answers to a host of fascinating questions, I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes is a perfect introduction to horses and ponies, fe...

Favorite questions such as "Why do I get hiccups?"; "What makes me sneeze?"; "What is sleepwalking?" are answered in this lively look at the human ...

Full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works. I Wonder Why books are a terrific way to keep young minds buzzing. ...

Colorful, surprising, and full of information, the I Wonder Why books have set thousands of young minds buzzing. I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs is ...

Colorful, surprising, and full of information, the I Wonder Why books have set thousands of young minds buzzing. I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle is the ...

Climate change can be a difficult discussion to have with children without overwhelming or scaring them. I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky tak...

Through the use of stylish, informative graphics, this title explores the science behind continental drift and discusses how this process has shape...