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The Sunday Times bestselling Murdle series presents an exciting new book of perplexing puzzle mysteries for young detectives

Dive into the world’s oceans for an exhilarating journey to meet the most amazing sea creatures. Get up close to everything from the giant whale shark to the teeny tiny krill. Take a trip to some of the most fascinating ocean habitats, from sun-filled kelp forests, through icy polar waters, to dark ocean depths. Be dazzled by brightly colored coral reef fish and spot the fierce-looking moray eel. Wonder at the glowing creatures that live in total darkness at the bottom of the ocean. Peer into tide pools to see a whole world in miniature. And meet the sharks—if you dare! Enjoy penguins splashing and diving, dinner time in food-rich coastal waters, and the strange creatures that live in around mysterious smoking chimneys. Filled with bold, scientifically accurate illustrations, fascinating information, and an interactive “Spot It” game, My First Oceans Atlas will thrill animal-lovers and aspiring marine biologists alike.

Dive through the world’s oceans and spot more than 150 colorful, peculiar, and marvelous ocean creatures—without ever leaving your own bedroom! Grab your wetsuit and snorkel and get ready for some ocean creature spotting! Get up close to whales and sharks, swim with dolphins and sea turtles, and watch a fantastic light display from the creatures of the deep. The stunning artwork will show you every detail and the imaginative narrative will make you feel like you are actually there. Packed with incredible illustrations, fact boxes, and conservation highlights, this is the perfect gift for budding marine biologists and ocean explorers everywhere. PERFECT FOR ANIMAL LOVERS: There are more than 150 ocean creatures to learn about, with tons of information about their features, habitat, diet, and behavior. CONSERVATION FOCUS: Each entry includes the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s status for every animal, as well as information about conservation efforts. PACKED FULL: This field guide is brimming with stunning illustrations, special features, fact boxes, and conservation highlights.

Discover incredible undersea habitats and creatures above and below the waves in this ultimate guide to oceans! From coral reefs to mighty sharks, this non-fiction book is jam-packed with awesome facts. The stunning photographs and bold illustrations make it easy for young readers to follow along.

<p><strong>Get ready for hours of funny, corny, crazy, roll-your-eyes entertainment! LOL at over 250 hilarious, kid-friendly, travel related knock-knock jokes, Q&A jokes, tongue twisters, and a whole lot more—perfect for vacations, road trips, and putting a hilarious end to “Are we there yet”</strong></p><p>Get rid of backseat boredom for good. Whether in a plane, train, or automobile, <em>On the Go! Jokes for Kids</em> is certain to have every kid you know laughing out loud. Its on-the-go size fits in the seat pockets of cars and planes, and even inside the smallest suitcase.</p><p><strong>Knock, knock.</strong>Who's there<strong>Cargo!</strong>Cargo who<strong>Car go “Beep beep!”</strong></p><p><em>On the Go! Jokes for Kids</em>:</p><ul><li>Is a popular joke book for kids ages 6 to 10</li><li>Features a collection of over 250 travel related knock-knock jokes, Q&A jokes, tongue twisters, and more</li><li>Is offered at a low price point</li><li>Is a perfect boredom buster for vacations and road trips</li><li>Provides kids with hours of clean and hilarious entertainment</li></ul>

On Track explores how railways opened up our world, sparked industrial, social and tech revolutions and changed society in many positive ways.

'A fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects.' – LoveReading4Kids'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A beautifully illustrated tour of some of the world’s most fascinating insects, perfect for readers aged 8 and up.Did you know that without insects, humankind could not survive?This illustrated and fact-filled book dives into the incredible diversity of insects, focusing on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between various groups, and why they are the most important animal group on Earth.Broken into sections that explore each of the main types of insects, the book uses playfully visual approaches to highlight the unique characteristics of each group. Readers will also find practical tips for observing insects safely and a special section at the back offering ways to help insects thrive and encourage them into gardens, no matter how small.

Operation BananaAs World War ll drags on, Susan sets out on a mission to cheer up her mum in this heartwarming wartime tale from award-winning historical fiction writer Tony Bradman.Susan is worried about her mum. She’s struggling with long hours at her job in the factory and it’s a long time since they’ve heard from Susan’s dad, who’s on the front line in North Africa.Everything is in short supply in London, but Susan decides she’s going to cheer her mum up by getting her a treat, and what could be more rare at that time than a sweet, delicious banana? But what lengths will Susan have to go to find one? Let Operation Banana commence!Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 7.

Inspired by the true story of his father's cousin, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing wartime story of perseverance and hope in the face of horrors and hardship. Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland. While Solly is evacuated and tries his best to adjust to life in the English countryside, Bernie's parents know that as Jews they're not safe staying in Warsaw, so they send Bernie to the Russian-occupied side of the country in the hope that he'll be safer there. Soon, though, he is arrested and sent off to a forced labour camp in Russia. As the cousins exchange sporadic letters, they try to keep their spirits up, trading jokes and observations about the world changing all around them. Then Bernie seizes the opportunity to join the "Anders Army" and fight the Axis powers, and tells Solly all about his experiences in Iran and eventually Italy, where he fights alongside the British at the famous Battle of Monte Cassino. Will Bernie survive this war and find a safe place to call home?

Running With IvanYearning to escape the new family he never wanted, thirteen-year-old Leo Arnold is transported to wartime Europe where he must draw on his courage to save himself and those around him. From award-winning author Suzanne Leal comes a gripping timeslip novel inspired by true stories.Thirteen-year-old Leo Arnold hates his life. He doesn't want a new school, a new house or a new family. And he definitely doesn't want to be sharing a room with his new stepbrother, Cooper. What Leo wants is to be somewhere else, far away. So when he uncovers an old music box and turns the key, he is astonished to find himself in Prague, surrounded by whispers and fears of a second world war. A war that ended decades ago.In Prague, Leo meets Ivan, a Czech boy, and the two become friends. But when World War Two finally erupts, the unimaginable becomes real and the boys are imprisoned. Fearing the worst, Leo and Ivan frantically search for an escape. A search that sends them running. Running against time. Running for their lives.PRAISE"... the very best tradition of the time slip, of one era seeping into another, one culture and dangerous set of events invading another" - Tom Keneally AO"... dramatic, big-hearted story" - Ursula Dubosarsky"... a moving exploration of courage, friendship and commitment" - Sophie Masson AM"... a remarkable feat of storytelling" - James Moloney"Immersive and sensitive historical fiction, Running with Ivan is perfectly pitched for readers 10 to 12; imagine The Messenger crossed with Playing Beatie Bow." - Books + PublishingAWARDSShortlisted - 2023 NSW Premier's History Awards (Young People's History Prize)Longlisted - 2024 Book Links Award for Children's Historical Fiction

The third volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times number-one bestseller tackles the question of the driving force of humanity's fate- is it empire, money, religion - or something else entirely - that unites us?<p>Sometimes history seems like a laundry list of malevolent monarchs, pompous presidents and dastardly dictators. But are they really the ones in the driving seat? Sapiens- A Graphic History - The Masters of History takes us on an immersive and hilarious ride through the human past to discover the forces that change our world, bring us together, and - just as often - tear us apart.Grab a front-row seat to the greatest show on earth and explore the rise of money, religion and empire. Join our fabulous host Heroda Tush, as she wonders- which historical superhero will display the power to make civilisations rise and fall? Will Mr Random prove that luck and circumstance prevail? Will Lady Empire convince us of the irrefutable shaping force of conquerors? Or will Clashwoman beat them all to greatness by reminding us of the endless confrontations that seem to forever plague our species?In this next volume of the bestselling graphic series, Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave continue to present the complicated story of humankind with wit, empathy and originality. Alongside the unlikely cast of new characters, we are rejoined by the familiar faces of Yuval, Zoe, Professor Saraswati, Bill and Cindy (now Romans), Skyman and Captain Dollar. As they travel through time, space and human drama in search of truth, it's impossible not to wonder- why can't we all just get along?This third instalment in the Sapiens- A Graphic History series is an engaging, insightful, and colourful retelling of the story of humankind for curious minds of all ages, and can be browsed through on its own or read in sequence with Volumes One and Two.Praise for Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens-'I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species.' Bill Gates'Interesting and provocative . . . It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth' Barack Obama'Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last . . . It may be the best book I've ever read' Chris Evans'Contains a remarkable piece of information on almost every page and reminds us that we should be grateful to be human.' Matt Haig'Sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain . . . Radiates power and clarity, making the world strange and new' Sunday Times 'Provocative and fascinating and opinionated...it makes the familiar seem unfamiliar. It altered how I view our species and our world.' Guardian</p>