Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Macbeth is one of the most popular texts for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes. This title is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent GCSE specifications. Read more

A mind-blowing, action-packed novel from award-winning author Christopher Edge, Escape Room is a thrilling adventure that challenges readers to think about what they've done to save the world today.The Times Children's Book of the Week"Perfect for puzzle-hungry beginner horror fans who require lashings of jeopardy " – The Times"A writer of genuine originality" - Guardian “Perfect for readers who like fast-paced, spine-tingling reads.” – The Irish IndependentWhen twelve-year-old Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it's just a game - the ultimate escape room with puzzles and challenges to beat before time runs out. Meeting her teammates, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, Ami learns from the Host that they have been chosen to save the world and they must work together to find the Answer. But as he locks them inside the first room, they quickly realise this is no ordinary game.From a cavernous library of dust to an ancient Mayan tomb, a deserted shopping mall stalked by extinct animals to the command module of a spaceship heading to Mars, the perils of The Escape seem endless.Can Ami and her friends find the Answer before it's too late?Winner of the Stockton Children's Book of the Year and the Oxfordshire Book Award. Shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards, the Teach Primary Book Awards, the BKCAT Book Awards, the Dudley Children's Book Award, the Portsmouth Book Awards, the TVED Book Awards, the Redbridge Children's Book Awards and the Harrow Junior Book Award Check out these other brilliant books from Christopher Edge:Black Hole Cinema ClubThe Many Worlds of Albie BrightThe Jamie Drake Equation Twelve Minute to Midnight Trilogy Read more

Read Write Inc. Phonics Flashcards are a great way to introduce the letters and sounds that make up words - the 'Speed Sounds'. The cards feature all 31 Set 1 Speed Sounds and corresponding letters to enable children to learn phonics and decode words easily. Full colour illustrations and picture cards place the sounds in context, providing an enjoyable way to practise using the sounds they have learnt. Parent notes offer guidance on how to use the cards and tips to support first steps in learning to read. Read Write Inc., developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK's primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. Read more

Bestseller in 'Books on Self-esteem and Self-reliance for Young Adults' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024"... this book is a MUST if you have a growing girl." - online customer review"Some things are super scary especially for a 9-year-old but reading this together, I felt, let her know that she could talk to me about anything." - online customer review"It has everything a girl needs to understand their body and mood changes as they experience this new stage of their lives." - online customer review"A very gentle and friendly guide to growing up." - online customer review"The illustrations are all child-appropriate and the level of detail is set just right." - online customer review"Opens the door for conversations about the changes they are and will be going through." - online customer reviewA sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger girls.A friendly, reassuring and positive guide for girls as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from periods and breast development to body hair and personal hygiene, puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik addresses any worries that girls may have relating to what is 'normal'. She reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.The Girls' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such as body image, self-esteem and how puberty affects boys, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.Contents include:- What is puberty?- Your puberty timeline- Breasts and bras- Same age, different stage- Skin changes- Sweats, smells and personal hygiene- Hair in new places- Changes down below- What are periods?- The practical side of periods- Managing periods- Sex explained- Making babies- New feelings- Managing your moods- Healthy eating- The power of exercise- Self-esteem and body image- Privacy and your body- Puberty for boys- Boys have worries, too Read more

Everything students need for success in KS3 Science… in one book! This Complete Revision & Practice guide is fully up-to-date and brimming with clear notes, diagrams and examples on every topic - perfect for pupils working at a higher level. There are also plenty of summary and test-style questions, plus mixed topic tests and a fantastic practice exam - all with answers at the back of the book. What's more, you'll find online video solutions and digital quizzes throughout and we've even thrown in a free Online Edition of the entire book - amazing! Read more

From an enchanting fairy forest to a glittering elephant parade and unicorns flying high in the sky, watch each magical scene come to life as you add the stickers in this book. - With over 200 stickers- Including over 100 extra-special sparkly stickers- Screen-free entertainment- Helps develop fine motor skills- Fold out back cover to 'park' stickers as you decorate the pages- Perfect for journeys and holidays- Discover more from Usborne's Sparkly Sticker range including unicorns, fairies and princesses Read more

Level: EYFS early years foundation stageSubject: EnglishHave fun learning lower case letters at home with this motivating wipe-clean book!This educational wipe-clean activity book is a fun and easy way to help children in preschool and reception build confidence with writing at home.Lots of practice opportunities to help children learn how to write letters.Wipe-clean pages and pen so that children can try the activities again and again.Motivating activities to help boost confidence. Read more

Bestseller in 'Children's sex education' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024"My son said nothing scared him after reading this book and he felt much more comfortable about it all." - online customer review"Do you ever wonder how to start the conversation about the birds and the bees with your child? Well, this book helps you in so many ways! Highly recommend if you're planning on having that talk soon." - online customer review"Great book, factual, easy to understand and supports parental talks!" - online customer review"It's a perfect no-nonsense book! Brilliant!" - online customer review"It has all the answers for inquisitive minds." - online customer review"My son is autistic and finds change very hard. This book has helped him to understand the changes that will happen in himself that he can't control. Bright pictures with accurate details for the body parts. Great book!" - online customer reviewA sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger boys.A friendly and reassuring guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from body hair and vocal changes to mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson addresses any worries that boys might have relating to what is 'normal'. He reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.The Boys' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such exercise, healthy eating, shaving, talking about feelings and how puberty affects girls, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.Contents include:- What is puberty?- Your puberty timeline- How do hormones work?- The height and weight race- A deeper voice- Spotty skin- Hair, hair, everywhere­- The art of shaving- Sweat, smells and personal hygiene- Changes down below- New feelings- Sex explained- Making babies- Keeping your confidence up- Mood swings- Managing your feelings- Healthy eating- The power of exercise- Privacy and your body- Puberty for girls- Girls have worries, too Read more

Enter the Grishaverse with the first book of the Shadow & Bone bestselling trilogy and international Netflix sensation by no. 1 New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laini Taylor."This is what fantasy is for." The New York Times Book ReviewNow with exclusive bonus material from Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo.Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed. Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift.As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation.Welcome to Ravka . . . a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems.Read all the books in the Grishaverse!The Shadow and Bone TrilogyShadow and BoneSiege and StormRuin and RisingThe Six of Crows DuologySix of CrowsCrooked KingdomThe King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of WolvesDemon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story)The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Lives of SaintsPraise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series"a masterclass in worldbuilding filled to the brim with twists, turns, romance and marvellously addictive characters" -The London Evening Standard Read more

A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes ... and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion! A modern classic, The Lion Inside has sold over 200,000 copies in the UK alone and been translated into over 30 languages worldwide."A heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed." Parents in Touch"Captivating." Books for Keeps"A delight to read over and over again." WRD Read more

Level: EYFS early years foundation stageSubject: MathsIntroduce young learners to numbers with this fun and engaging activity book.This educational wipe-clean activity book is a fun and easy way to help children in preschool and reception build confidence with numbers.Lots of practice opportunities to help children learn the numbers 0–20.Wipe-clean pages and pen so that children can try the activities again and again.Colourful, motivating activities to help boost confidence. Read more

This smashing Higher Level Complete Revision & Practice book has everything students need for success in Key Stage Three Maths. Every topic is explained with clear, friendly notes and worked examples. There are also plenty of questions, mixed-topic tests and a whole practice exam, all complete with answers - perfect for testing students' skills at KS3! What's more, you'll find video solutions and digital quizzes throughout and we've even thrown in a free Online Edition of the entire book. Read more

For perfectly targeted Year 7 Maths practice, look no further. This KS3 Maths Yearly Targeted Workbook is loaded with practice questions - ideal for honing those essential Maths skills! It covers a range of topics and techniques from the KS3 syllabus, all set at the perfect difficulty for Year 7 pupils. For each topic, questions begin with a gentle warm-up, designed to get pupils up to speed and test what they already know, then progress to more difficult questions. Full answers are provided in the back of the book. Check out our books for Year 8 (9781789083170) and Year 9 (9781789083187) for even more targeted practice. Read more

The Maths SATS test is split into 3 separate papers, two for Mathematical Reasoning and one for Arithmetic. This Reasoning Question Book focuses on improving pupils' Reasoning skills, boosting their confidence and ensuring they're fully prepped for Maths Papers 2 & 3! From Ratios and Formulas to Units and Angles, we've covered every Mathematical Reasoning topic with heaps of practice questions, all brought together with quick summary tests at the end of each section. Answers and mark schemes are included at the back, along with a handy chart to help keep track of progress and test scores! For total Maths SATS coverage, pair this up with our question book for Maths Arithmetic (9781789086140), covering Paper 1! Read more

This bright and colourful CGP Writing Activity Book is full to the brim with Handwriting practice for ages 3-5, plus over 100 fantastic stickers. It’s carefully matched to the Early Years Curriculum, and has handy guidelines for learning letter formations including capital letters. Brilliant preparation for primary school. Each page takes around 10 minutes to complete, and pupils can reward themselves with a fun sticker at the end of every one! There are plenty of charming characters and a puzzle page too. What's not to love? Read more

A funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran wild and played free ... A Koala called Kevin clung to a tree.Meet Kevin. A koala who likes to keep things the same. Exactly the same. But sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not... And, as Kevin discovers, if you step outside your comfort zone and try new things, you might just surprise yourself!WINNER of the Sainsbury's Book Award and the Evening Standard Oscar's Book Prize!'Fabulous rhymes, I'm in love with Kevin and would like to buy this for all my friends' children.' Claudia Winkleman'A feel-good rhyming tale . . . Field's Australian animals are a treat' - Bookseller Read more

Discover the wonderful world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!Join the dolls as they look after their pets, as well as interact with those that they dream of having. This fabulous addition to the successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series uses stickers to dress the dolls as they feed and groom their pets, meet their friends with slightly unusual pets, as well as play with puppies, rabbits and kittens. - The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Over 200 stickers in every book! - With 12 scenes to complete- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene - Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination - Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal for ages 5+- 44 pages Read more

Level: EYFS early years foundation stageSubject: EnglishIntroduce young learners to first words with colourful pictures and words.These educational flashcards are a fun and easy way to help children in preschool, reception and Year 1 build confidence with reading at home.Includes:•31 word and picture cards•11 high frequency word cards• 7 rhyming and nonsense word activity cards•ideas for fun games to play with the cards•helpful guidance for parentsThe website shows the VAT inclusive price. The price before VAT is £6.66. Read more

Two greedy squirrels learn to share, in this hilarious rhyming adventure from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: THE VERY LAST NUT OF THE SEASON! As the nut bounces crazily though the forest, the squirrels race after it, between the trees, over boulders, down the river and - ARGH! - right to the edge of a waterfall! Working together might be the only way to save themselves now ...A laugh-out-loud tale about friendship and sharing. Perfect for competitive friends and sibling rivals!'A charming story about sharing and friendship.' Parents in Touch'Reminiscent of Julia Donaldson.' The Sun'Delightful to read again and again.' The Bookbag'A truly delightful tale.' The School Librarian. Read more

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series, The Famous Five. This new collection contains three fantastic books in one volume.Five Go to Mystery Moor (Book 13)The Famous Five can't wait to explore peculiar-sounding Mystery Moor. But after spending a night on the heath, they begin to realise it's not just the moor's past that is shrouded in secrets. Could its treacherous mists hide the answer to a brand-new mystery?Five Have Plenty of Fun (Book 14)George is not pleased when a spoilt American girl turns up at Kirrin Cottage. But George hasn't got time to be jealous - Berta is in hiding from kidnappers! The Famous Five are the only ones who can protect her - but will they take on dangerous criminals to help out a stranger?Five On a Secret Trail (Book 15)Anne and George are on a camping trip, waiting for the boys to arrive. One night they see a face at the window of an abandoned cottage close by - and then the Five wake to find ghostly lights...Anne wants to go home but the others are determined to stay. Who could be snooping around the cottage - and why is a nearby gang trying to make them leave?This edition contains three Famous Five adventures (books 13-15) in one volume and features the original cover art and inside drawings by Eileen Soper. Read more