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Alan Turing's Number Puzzles For Kids

Think fast! This book will test your logic skills to their limits.Published in association with the Turing Trust, this fun-packed, black-and-white collection of puzzles has been specially designed to intrigue, challenge, and inspire young readers.Sales of this book support the work of The Turing Trust, the charity set up by Alan’s family in his memory to provide much-needed computers to schools in Africa. Guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment for children aged 7+.

The Kids' Book Of Sudoku

Young puzzlers can put their number skills to the test with this incredible collection of over 82 sudoku puzzles. This full-colour activity book is a great way stretch your logical thinking and number learning. Each puzzle is accompanied by delightful illustrations with their own fun theme, from rockets to robots, and from forest animals to fairies!

Smart Kids - My First Puzzle Book

Stimulate young minds and keep little hands busy with this adorably illustrated, full-colour activity book for the very youngest puzzlers.

This entertaining puzzle book is filled activities that support early learning, including problem-solving, number learning, pattern recognition, and drawing skills. These are introduced through easy-to-understand takes on popular, classic puzzles, including:

Odd one out

Spot the difference

Search and find

Colour by numbers

Mazes

Illustrated throughout with friendly animal characters, this book is perfect for children aged 4+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Smart Kids' First Activities series includes a variety of entertaining puzzles that support early learning and development, accompanied by adorable illustrations.

My First Activity Book - Over 120 Stickers

Little learners will delight in this adorable illustrated full-color activity book, full of over 130 picture puzzles and 120 accompanying stickers, starring a variety of furry friends.

With bright pictures and friendly characters, this activity book is a wonderfully brain-boosting pastime. Young puzzlers can match the caterpillar to its butterfly, count the ostrich eggs, guide the fox through the forest and much more. For extra fun, there are more than 120 stickers which can be used within the puzzles or for extra decoration.

These entertaining puzzles will improve observation, number learning and fine-motor skills. Each page is brought to life by delightful full-colour illustrations by Kate Daubney. It's perfect for puzzlers aged 4+.

Best Ever Wordsearch For Kids

This delightful activity book features a wide variety of themed wordsearches. Featuring cute and funny cartoon illustrations, this collection provides a fun way for young readers to build their vocabulary and general knowledge.Puzzle themes Polar Animals Countries of the World Famous Places SportsPresented in an affordable, compact format using high-quality paper, this puzzle book is perfect for vacations, rainy days, and long journeys. Suitable for readers aged 7+.

Anne Of Green Gables

In Canada in the early 1900s, Anne Shirley, an eleven-year-old orphan, arrives at the Cuthberts†farm – a red-haired, imaginative and adventurous girl instead of the boy farmhand they had expected. Age 11+

The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Space

Set off on a cosmic odyssey with this lavishly illustrated hardback encyclopedia, packed with out-of-this-world facts and full-colour illustrations that will delight and surprise young readers.

From the birth of a star to the mystery of dark matter, and from the power of black holes to the search for extra-terrestrial life, this definitive guide unravels the mysteries of our incredible universe. Written in easy-to-follow language but reflecting the latest astronomical research, this enchanting encyclopedia will ignite childrens' passion for the space science and its incredible discoveries.

Includes:

- In-depth profiles of the planet in our solar system

- Beyond our solar system: galaxies, exoplanets, distant stars and astronomy

- The history and latest developments in space exploration

- A timelines of exploration

- A glossary of key terms

- A Q&A quiz

Spectacularly illustrated by Marc Pattenden, this beautiful and accessible encyclopedia is ideal for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedias series brings together beautiful hardback reference guides for children, brought to life by eye-catching illustrations by Marc Pattenden. Entertaining and accessible, these encyclopedias are perfect for any home library.

The Incredible Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Collection - With Over 40 Intriguing Mysteries To Solve

"There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact". - Sherlock Holmes, The Boscombe Valley Mystery

Sherlock Holmes is in possession of a pack of cards that once belonged to his diabolical nemesis Professor Moriarty. Can you decode the secrets that they hide? Is his nemesis back from the dead? Or is this all an elaborate trick left behind to plague the great detective?

Open this book and join Holmes and his ever-loyal assistant Dr John Watson as you attempt to solve the mysteries that Moriarty has hidden within.

With hidden messages, mysterious conundrums, and all manner of puzzles to solve you'll need to hone your own powers of logic and deduction to solve the puzzles that wait within!

These narrative puzzles are accompanied by delightful illustrations inspired by the original Sherlock Holmes tales, recreating the cosy Victorian charm that the stories are so loved for.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Conundrums series brings together mind-bending narrative puzzles inspired by classic figures from history and literature, from ancient antiquity to modern greats.

Picture This!

This witty and inventive drawing book encourages young readers to unleash their imaginations by transforming everyday objects into awesome animals!

Turn a pear into a polar bear, cheese into a cheetah and pliers into a pterosaur with this wacky and entertaining guide. Whether it's food, clothes or stationary, the young artist has been supplied with plenty of photo-realistic full-colour images which children can draw around to create something entirely different.

• The fun and inventive transformations stimulate imagination

• The simple exercises are perfect for early drawers

• Encourages children to create their own sketches

With these new skills, children can transform their own found objects from around the home. Ideal for creative kids aged 7+.

81 Mind-Blowing Biology Facts Every Kid Should Know!

This eye-catching, full-colour book is jam-packed with incredible biology facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. From the amazing science of trees to the unbelievable makeup of the human body, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as the bacteria, medicines, habitats, and more! Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take readers behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon.Did you know that. Plants take care of their relatives The largest living thing on Earth is a fungus Honeybees create more electricity than storm clouds Supporting STEM and home learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important biology concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends.

These are brought to life by full-colour illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes and a glossary of key terms. Perfect for kids aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Know Your Science! series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.

Children's Encyclopedia of Flagson.

This comprehensive encyclopedia shows the flags of every country in the world, giving a fascinating insight into each nation's history and values.

The book is divided into regions, each illustrated with a map, making it easy to compare the flags of adjoining countries. It delves deep into each flag's history, explaining when it was adopted and why it was chosen to represent a nation. Fact boxes highlight the flags used by cities, regions, and organizations; and annotations, diagrams, and quick-fire facts are used to give greater depth to the topic. Well-researched and with vibrant photos, this is a reference book to treasure. For children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space science. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Awesome Riddles For Kids - More Than 750 Hilarious Brainteasers

Kids can give their mental muscles a real workout with this collection of over 750 clever, funny, and tricky riddles to solve, accompanied by playful full-colour illustrations.

Packed with pun-tastic jokes, tough-tangling twisters and wacky wordplay, this outrageous book will have readers in stitches. Some of the riddles and jokes use cultural references and general knowledge, meaning children can absorb new information as they learn and share these brain teasers, silly puns and trick questions!

Themes include:

- Out and About!

- Silly Ever After

- Weird World

- Laughter Starts at Home!

- Hilarious History

Suitable for all levels of puzzlers, this hilarious book of riddles promises an unforgettable journey through the world of clever wordplay and mind-bending challenges. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Folk Tales For Fearless Girls

This beautiful hardback anthology retells 15 classic folk tales with fearless, inspiring girls at their centre, exquisitely illustrated in full-colour by award-winning artist Khoa Le .

Meet fifteen heroines who defy convention, challenge expectations and forge their own happy endings in this selection of unforgettable folk tales. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful role models for young readers. Read about brave Elisa, who rescues her brothers from a terrible curse; free-spirited Leelinau, who breaks tradition and chooses her own future; and clever Princess Pyeonggang, who saves a whole country with her wits!

Stories include:

Ayanna and the Magic Cooking Pot (eastern Africa)

Catherine and Her Destiny (Italy)

Elisa and the Swans (Germany)

How the Moon Was Made (Maori)

Iara and Her Brothers (Brazil)

The Green Serpent (France)

The King and His Daughters (India)

The Little Sister of the Giants (Brazil)

Timun Mas (Indonesia)

Leelinau the Lost Daughter (North American, Chippewa)

Anush, the Golden Maiden (Armenia)

Princess Pyeonggang (Korea)

Savitri's Love (India)

Tuya, the Clever Daughter in Law (Mongolia)

Nayece, the Mother of All (north-eastern Africa)

Each tale is brought to life by the mesmerizing artwork of Khoa Le. A perfect gift for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

75 Fantastic Physics Facts Every Kid Should Know!

This accessible, eye-catching book is jam-packed with incredible physics facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney.From the mysteries of the Universe to the laws of motion, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as light and sound, machines, and forces in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take readers behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon. Did you know that. Stargazing is a kind of time travel Some black holes are "hairy" Astronauts never snore in space Supporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important physics concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends

These are brought to life by full-colour illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes and a glossary of key terms. Perfect for kids aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Know Your Science! series presents extraordinary and mind-boggling science facts that kids will love, and the scientific explanations behind them, brought to life with vibrant diagrams and illustrations.

Dinosaurs - Book And Fact Cards

Young readers can come face-to-face with fearsome dinosaurs in this wonderful book and card deck, presented in a sleek lidded box.

The comprehensive full-color book of dinosaur life combines jaw-dropping photo-realistic illustrations with easy-to-read text. It delves into some of the latest scientific thinking, making it a reliable reference guide to dinosaurs, flying reptiles, and other prehistoric animals.

The pack of 52 cards puts even more facts at your one side introduces an animal family and the other gives quick stats on a particular species, from majestic sauropods to soaring pterosaurs and deep-diving ichthyosaurs. Both sides of the card include illustrations to bring the animals to life.

Together, the book and cards cover the wonders of prehistoric life and will enthrall any young paleontologist aged 8+.

Don't Mess with Science: Over 70 Hands-On Projects for Kids

Think you've got science all figured out? Think again!

Young readers can discover the weird, wacky and incredible side of science in this hands-on, inspirational and accessible activity book, written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne.

This practical and innovative full-colour book will show children science in a completely new light - and we're not just talking about optics! Inside you will find mind-blowing facts, genius science tricks, and awesome experiments to try. Readers will be ditching their preconceptions about physics, chemistry and biology, and sketching, writing, and drawing directly into the book. And if they make a mistake? That's just part of the fun!

- Discover how music and science intersect by making your own instrument and music notation

- Get arty with color theory-and check out some awesome optical illusions

- Solve problems creatively with simple machines

- Rediscover subjects such as astronomy, anatomy, and the periodic table in a completely new light.

This book supports STEM learning, introducing key scientific concepts in new ways, including friction, magnetism, space science and human biology. These innovative, engaging approaches and will open children's eyes to a whole world of fun and possibilities within science!

Featuring delightfully illustrations, it's perfect for readers aged 8+.

The Little Prince (Hardcover)

A beautiful hardback edition of this children's classic, featuring Antoine de Saint-Exupery's original artwork in full-colour.

When a pilot crash-lands in the Sahara Desert he meets a stranger - a little prince - who has arrived on Earth from an entirely different planet. By listening to the prince's stories and his questions about the world, it becomes clear to the pilot that truths about life can reveal themselves in the most unlikely of places.

This classic edition is a wonderful addition to any child's bookshelf.

Smart Kids - My First Search And Find

This charmingly illustrated activity book is a great way to stimulate young minds and boost children's observation skills.

Inside you will find a wide variety of search and find puzzles, with imaginative themes such as:

The North Pole

Underground Animals

Busy City

At the Fairground

On Safari

This collection is a great way to keep children entertained for hours on long journeys, rainy days, or while on vacation! Perfect for puzzlers aged 4+.

Key Selling Points

A great way to reduce screen time and encourage learning. Search and Find activities help increase visual perception, build focus and attention to detail, and enhance concentration.

Dinosaur Activity Book

Young readers can embark on an incredible dinosaur adventure with this fabulous array of over 80 prehistoric puzzles and activities, vibrantly illustrated in full-colour.

Dino-mad kids will adore this fabulous activity book, where they will encounter high-flying Pterodactyl, charging Triceratops, and the mighty T. rex! Each activity features a different unique dinosaur, as well as a fascinating fact and their phonetic pronunciation, so children can pick up useful knowledge as they go!

Puzzles include:

- Search-and-find games

- Spot-the-differences

- Odd one out

- Mazes

- And more!

Readers will love the illustrations of mighty monsters, and the puzzles will give their mental muscles a real workout.

Perfect for children aged 6+.

The Story Of Science

Young readers can uncover the incredible history of science in this vibrantly illustrated hardback guide, written by award-winning author Anne Rooney.

From Ancient Egyptian medicine to green energy, The Story of Science covers extraordinary discoveries and the trailblazing scientists who changed the world. Children can learn about the Chinese invention of gunpowder, paper, and the printing press; the Scientific Revolution of sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe; the Space Race in the 1960s and much more. They will be introduced to Hippocrates, Marie Curie, Alexander Fleming and Albert Einstein, among others, and learn about the scientific principles behind their remarkable discoveries.

Includes:

- Profiles of famous scientists and their discoveries

- Diagrams and infographics which help to visualize scientific principles

- An illustrated timeline for easy reference

- A glossary of key terms

Supporting STEM learning, this accessible guide is the perfect introduction to the history of science for kids aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Story of Everything is a beautifully illustrated series for young readers which tells the story of life as we know it, from the big bang to evolution and the history of human development.

The Super Smart Ocean Activity Book

A fun and informative introduction to life in the world's oceans.

Alan Turing's Logic Games For Kids

Can you keep up with the world-famous-code-cracker Alan Turing. This fun-packed collection of brain bafflers, riddles, and number puzzles has been specially designed to challenge and inspire young readers.

Brain Training Puzzles - Over 150 Stimulating Puzzles

Over 150 mind-bending puzzles are included in this brain-training collection.

The mix of puzzles is designed to present a host of mental challenges and give your brain a great workout. As you progress through the book, the difficulty increases so you can test and build your skills as you go.

Puzzle types include:

- Domino Placement

- Calcudokus

- Hidatos

- Number links

- Skyscrapers

- Slitherlinks, and many more.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Super Puzzles series brings together some of the most superb and popular puzzle types, including sudokus, wordsearches and brain-training puzzles, presented with striking and vibrant cover designs.

Picture This! Animals

This witty and inventive drawing book encourages young readers to unleash their imaginations by transforming everyday objects into awesome animals!

Turn a pear into a polar bear, cheese into a cheetah and pliers into a pterosaur with this wacky and entertaining guide. Whether it's food, clothes or stationary, the young artist has been supplied with plenty of photo-realistic full-colour images which children can draw around to create something entirely different.

• The fun and inventive transformations stimulate imagination

• The simple exercises are perfect for early drawers

• Encourages children to create their own sketches

With these new skills, children can transform their own found objects from around the home. Ideal for creative kids aged 7+.

79 Amazing Science Games To Blow Your Mind!

This fun-packed science book is sure to get a reaction!Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this brain-boosting book uses principles from biology, chemistry and physics and supports STEM learning with a fun twist. Young readers try their hands at awesome science games, challenges and experiments to try at home - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic. Some can be completed solo and others with your friends, family and classmates. Learn to play magnetic soccer Build a skyscraper from marshmallows and spaghetti Make a rocket balloon from items at home And many more!Presented in a neat format with rounded corners, color illustrations and a glossary of key scientific terms, this book is perfect for readers aged 8+.ABOUT THE The STEM in Action series puts math and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make math and science accessible and exciting for young readers.

New Dinosaur Encyclopedia

Young readers can explore the prehistoric world with this fact-packed, hardback encyclopedia of dinosaurs, brought to life by photo-realistic, full-colour illustrations.

From Triceratops to T. rex, this compendium of knowledge delves into the world of dinosaurs, pterosaurs and swimming reptiles. It includes 85 double-page profiles of these magnificent creatures, with key stats and fun facts of what makes each of them unique. Each dinosaur name is accompanied by a phonetic pronunciation to help readers to say them correctly out loud. This book will teach children a wealth of information about habitats, evolution and ecosystems - as well as igniting a passion for the prehistoric world!

Includes:

• Carnivorous dinosaurs, from fierce Tyrannosaurus to speedy Velociraptor

• Herbivorous dinosaurs, from huge Diplodocus to spiky Stegosaurus

• Nesting, egg-laying and parenting

• Solitary hunters and living in herds

• And so much more!

With a beautiful cover design with gold-foil accents, this handsome encyclopedia is a wonderful reference guide any home library. Perfect for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus New Encyclopedias are entertaining and visually spectacular reference guides for young readers, complete with eye-opening stats and fascinating facts with full-colour photography.

Visual Timelines: Science: Inventions and Discoveries Year by Year

Follow the timeline to get a unique picture of how scientific discoveries were made.

Take a thrilling ride through history and discover how scientists changed the world, from steady advances in technology to sudden leaps in understanding. This innovative guide brings breakthroughs and discoveries to life, putting events in context and explaining key ideas in clear language. Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics, from the discovery of fire and the wheel, right through to genetic engineering and the Information Age.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Visual Timelines series introduces children to the history of human and scientific development, using engaging, richly illustrated timelines to pick out major events and put them in context.

Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs

Based on the latest understanding of dinosaur life, this definitive guide tackles the questions kids really want answered. Discover which dinosaur could run the fastest, why some dinosaurs lived in herds, and what made T. rex a formidable predator. This is prehistory for kids who really want to know.

Space Mazes - 45 Cosmic Mazes Packed With Science Facts

Are you ready for an intergalactic puzzle adventure?

Young readers can blast off on a voyage of discovery around the universe with this ingenious full-colour maze book. It's packed with:

- Ingenious visual puzzles that are beautiful to look at and satisfying to solve

Maze puzzles are an excellent way for children to improve their concentration and patience, and help them to develop develop problem-solving strategies and lateral thinking skills.

What's more, every puzzle has real educational value and supports STEM learning - so whichever route young readers choose, they'll be on the right track to learn about our universe!

A perfect book for readers aged 6+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Young readers can set off on a quest for knowledge with the Arcturus Fact-Packed Mazes series, solving complex maze puzzles and picking up fascinating facts at every turn.

Around The World In 100 Wordsearches

Let these wordsearches take your mind on a fantastic journey as you enjoy completing more than 100 puzzles, all themed with memorable and inspiring destinations of the world. Wordsearches are fun and satisfying to complete, and this collection has fascinating travel-based themes, to inspire you as you find the hidden words.

Dinosaur Jigsaw Book - Includes 4 Jigsaws

It's Stella the Stegosaurus' birthday, but have her dinosaur friends forgotten? Complete each jigsaw and follow the beautifully illustrated story to discover how Stella will celebrate her special day.This super-cute board book combines story book and jigsaw puzzle. Find 4 jigsaws inside, each presenting an exciting scene from Stella's story. These 9-piece puzzles are just right for children aged 2+ and will improve their logical thinking and hand-eye co-ordination.Illustrated by Maxine Lee, these vibrant full-colour jigsaws contain lots of fun details to spot and talk about, and the story is perfect for reading aloud to dino-mad kids!

Children's Encyclopedia Of Ocean Life

Whether shark mad, dotty for dolphins or orca obsessed, this extraordinary encyclopedia has all you need to know about life beneath the ocean.

Full of fascinating facts and stunning sea life photography, this book covers everything from the ocean shores to deep sea creatures. Find out why octopuses release ink, why clownfish live in anemone tentacles and where can you find a halloween crab.

Based on the latest research, this definitive guide to ocean life includes easy-to-follow information on anatomy and behavior of sea creatures. It also includes fun fact-boxes, with information you wouldn't believe! Perfect for children working on a school project, or simply the ocean obsessed, the Children's Encyclopedia of Ocean Life is a brilliant guide for kids aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

The Secret Garden

When tragedy strikes her parents in India, Mary Lennox, a spoiled and bad-tempered child, is sent to live with an uncle at Misselthwaite Manor. After an unhappy start, making friends and finding the key to the mysterious locked garden starts a new life for Mary. Age 9+

Incredible Animal Activity Book

This beautifully illustrated book brings together exciting facts, engaging puzzles, and entertaining art activities, all about animals!

Children can play search-and-find to learn about camouflage; read about birds of prey; and draw an elephant by following the clear instructions. These informative, interactive pages are packed with puzzles and games to make learning about animals exciting and accessible.

Includes:

- Spot the difference

- Step-by-step art projects

- Code crunchers

- Jungle tangles

- And much more!

Designed for animal lovers aged 6+.

Puzzle Arcade - Knock Knock Jokes - Over 300 Hilarious Jokes And Puns!

Knock Knock.

Who's there?

Jester.

Jester who?

Jester minute, isn't this the best joke book ever?!?!

This collection of over 300 hilarious gags will have readers rolling on the floor with laughter, from laugh-out-loud classics to brand-new favourites. With jokes based on clever wordplay and cultural references, kids can improve their language learning and general knowledge, all while they revel in these side-splitting wisecracks.

All the jokes are presented in a fun, visually appealing way, and accompanied by hilarious illustrations throughout. Perfect for children aged 7+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Puzzle Arcade series brings a wonderful assortment of puzzles, activities and joke books for young readers, presented in handy pocket editions for entertainment on the go!