SPORTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES
mind-blowing history and mystery of time with the masters of timekeeping. Published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich and written by its Curator of Time.
SERIES
A Question of Technology Clive Gifford pb, £8.99, 97815263 Draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology as they uncover the mysteries of robots, supercomputers and more in this funny and accessible series filled with annotated photos and cartoons. Can a Driverless Car Get Lost? 10th August, vol 1 19951 What’s So Super about Supercomputers? 10th August, vol 2 20018 Will Robots Take Over the World? 12th October, vol 3 20025
Science-ology!: Meteorology Anna Claybourne, Daniel Limón (illus) 23rd November, pb, £9.99, 9781526320605 Latest in the series of perfect guides to inspire a love for science through in-depth explorations of different fields. Would-be scientists can find out about the pioneering scientific research and how this affects the real-world.
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Comic Strip Science Paul Mason, Jess Bradley (illus) 9781526321 Make learning about science fun through these hilarious cartoon strips which cover a range of scientific concepts and disciplines. Great for engaging reluctant learners. Physics 23rd November, pb, eb, £9.99, vol 3 077 Chemistry 10th August, hb, eb, £13.99, vol 1 091 Earth and Space 28th September, pb,eb, £9.99, vol 2 107
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Dogs Do Science Anna Claybourne, Luke Séguin-Magee (illus) 10th August, hb, £12.99, 9781526321 Professor Pooch and his pack of diligent dogs uncover the workings of science with fun comic adventures, cartoon stories, jokes, puzzles and quizzes. Ideal for teaching kids core science topics. Living Things
vol 2 893 Materials vol 1 909
The Science of Me Anna Claybourne, Jennifer Jamieson (illus) 11th January, pb, £9.99, 9781526322371 Fascinating, child-friendly look at how our family history shapes us and at the links between us and our ancestors. Includes activities for readers to investigate their own unique genetics.
Recipe for a Solar System Raman Prinja, Kristina Kister (illus) 14th September, hb, eb, £14.99, 9781526322401 Ultimate guide to the formation of our solar system over billions of years.
Real-life Sea Monsters and Their Stories of Survival Anita Ganeri, Jianan Liu (illus) 14th September, hb, eb, £13.99, 9781526322951 Intriguing stories and surprising facts about 10 real-life sea monsters. Looks at the myths and legends surrounding them, how and where they were discovered and how they survive today. Ideal for supporting Key Stage 2 learning.
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Icky World Addy Farmer, Scott Garret (illus) hb, £12.99, 978152632 Helps children discover the important but icky things that keep nature’s ecosystems running smoothly. We Need Mud! 9th November, vol 3 2975 We Need Slime! 14th September, vol 1 3125 We Need Fungus! 9th November, vol 4 3156 We Need Poo! 14th September, vol 2 3163
Welbeck Children’s Books
Interview With a Panda and Other Endangered Animals Too Andy Seed, Nick East (illus) 12th October, hb, £9.99, 9781783127344 “Interviews” with a giant panda, green turtle, black rhino, flying fox, Sumatran elephant, Cuban crocodile, tiger chameleon, kakapo and Western Nimba toad. Plus ideas for how to help endangered species.
Land of Hunters Clive Gifford,
Howard Gray (illus) 12th October, hb, eb, £16.99, 9781783129348 Explore seas, swamps, deserts and mountains, from the earliest life on Earth to the present day, and get up close to our planet’s all-time deadliest predators. Includes a visual timeline.
Weldon Owen Children’s Books
Dinosaurs: A Spotter’s Guide
Michael K Brett-Surman 3rd August, hb, £14.99, 9781915588227 Step into the time machine and travel back millions of years to spot more than 160 incredible dinosaurs in this A-Z directory. Perfect for budding palaeontologists and daring dinosaur explorers.
My First Space Atlas Jane Wilsher, Paul Daviz (illus) 7th September, hb, £14.99, 9781915588258 Exhilarating journey through the Solar System. Bright, quirky ima ges, evocative narrative and interactive ‘Spot It’ game will thrill budding astronauts.
What on Earth Books
on Earth and how it came to be.
Wide Eyed Editions
Welcome to the Mysteryverse Clive Gifford, Good Wives and Warriors (illus) 5th October, hb, £20, 9780711280489 From the big puzzles — “How did life begin?”, “How will the universe end?”— to the everyday niggles—”Why do cats sit in circles?”
words & pictures
The Book of Time Clive Gifford, Teo Georgiev (illus) 31st August, hb, £14.99, 9780711279551 Asks the big questions— “What is time?”, “How does it work?”—to offer a fresh perspective on a Stem topic that kids will love.
Workman
Meet the Megafauna Gabrielle Balkan 24th August, hb, £20, 9781523508600 Interactive, large-format exploration (complete with gatefolds) of mega- fauna, the mostly extinct class of ginormous animals that thrived during the Pleistocene era after the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Wren & Rook SERIES
How to Chat Chicken Adrienne Barman (illus), Nick Crumpton 5th October, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781804660423 Time to walk on the wild side and talk to the animals.
Te Story of . . . Neal Layton pb, eb, £7.99, 97815263626 Latest non-fiction picture books from award- winning creator. Readers 5+ will discover everything they have ever wanted to know about the world and how it came into being. The Story of Stars 14th September, vol 1 05 The Story of Everything 9th November, vol 2 12
Sports, crafts & hobbies
Abbeville Press
Stars of the NFL Tyler Blue 5th September, hb, £12.99, 9780789214577 Read all about today’s greatest gridiron stars in this exciting book full of action-packed photos. Includes quarterbacks such as Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes and powerhouses like Tyreek Hill.
Legends of Major League Baseball Craig Calcaterra 3rd October, hb, £12.99, 9780789214737 Drama-stuffed book on the most extraordinary stars in MLB history. Illustrated profiles of 28 retired baseball greats, such as Babe Ruth and Willie Mays.
Stars of World Soccer Illugi Jökulsson 24th October, hb, £12.99, 9780789214751 Bestselling guide to today’s most exciting players completely revised and updated. Short biographies of some 28 stars including Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.
Applesauce Press
Sticker Mosaics: Reptiles Julius Csotonyi (illus) 31st August, pb, £10.99, 9781646433445 Puzzle together 12 one-in- a-chameleon designs sticker by sticker.
Arcturus
Alan Turing’s Logic Puzzles for Kids Eric Saunders 1st October, pb, £4.99, 9781398816701 Kids can level up their logic skills with this inge- nious puzzle book, inspired by the incredible mind of legendary code- breaker Alan Turing.
Evolution
Olga Baumert (illus), Eva Maria Sadowski, Sarah Darwin 7th September, hb, eb, £16.99, 9781912920532 Discover the story of life
Alan Turing’s Number Puzzles for Kids Eric Saunders 1st October, pb, £4.99, 9781398816725 Put maths skills to the test with this ingenious puzzle book.
Endless Destinies: The Clockwork City Corinna Keefe, Paula Zorite (illus) 31st October, pb, £19.99, 9781398823297 Explore new lands, battle monsters and uncover mysteries in this imagina- tive reinvention of the choose-your-own-path adventure game, complete with an interac- tive gamebook and 52 combat cards.
Amazing Christmas Activity Book Violet Peto, Kathryn Selbert (illus) 1st October, pb, £9.99, 9781398828643 Get children excited about the festive season with this adorable Christmas activity book.
Press-out Planes Claire Bampton, Samantha Hilton, Martin Bustamante (illus), Tom Connell (illus), Lee Montgomery (illus) 1st October, pb, £9.99, 9781398829701 Ten model planes to be built, with facts presented on each one. Spectacular press-out book, complete with full-colour illustrations.
Incredible Animal Activity Book William Potter, Stephanie Fizer Coleman (illus), Lucy Doncaster 1st November, pb, £7.99, 9781398832176 Beautifully illustrated book brings together facts, engaging puzzles and entertaining art activ- ities, all about animals!
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
Big Garden Birdwatch Activity Book 7th December, pb, £6.99, 9781526662590
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