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Discover the most unbelievable, mind-boggling facts with Fact or Fiction?

Do head lice prefer clean hair? Is Friday the 13th really unlucky? Can you get sucked into an aeroplane loo? Fact or Fiction?

Look inside Fact or Fiction? and find out whether these common sayings are true or false! Packed with amazing fun facts for kids, unbelievable statistics and common sayings Fact or Fiction? reveals the truth!
Covering lots of weird facts and fascinating topics, for example, did you know that you are taller in the morning than in the evening or that diamonds are made in volcanoes. From animals and people to space and science, each true or false question is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Plus you’ll discover incredible facts and statistics to wow your family and friends too. The perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays this book is packed with fun facts for kids with inquisitive minds.

Remember! Next time you’re told that swimming pool water turns red when you pee in it or that if you sneeze with your eyes open they will pop out make sure you have a copy of this handy!

My Dinosaur Infographic Sticker Activities is an interactive journey through the dangerous world of dinosaurs.
Includes more than 200 stickers and printed on high-quality paper that’s perfect to colour in with felt-tips or crayons, this book is ideal for long journeys, rainy days and a great gift for curious children.

Travel back millions of years to learn the facts and figures about the underwater creature that dwarfed the great white shark, how huge a Triceratops’s skull was and build a T-rex’s skeleton out of stickers.

Packed with fact-based stickering, colouring and searching activities to help you remember all of the fascinating facts, My Dinosaur Infographic Sticker Activity Book is a bold, bright and beautiful book that will take your imagination on an exciting journey.

My Animal Infographic Sticker Activity Book is an interactive journey through the animal kingdom that includes more than 200 stickers and printed on high-quality paper that’s perfect to colour in with felt-tips or crayons. This book is ideal for long journeys, rainy days and a great gift for animal-loving children.

Fly to the moon and swim to the depths of the ocean to learn facts and figures about your favourite friends, including who flies further than any other bird on Earth, how many pandas weigh the same as a crocodile, and the fastest animals on the planet!

Packed with fact-based stickering, colouring and searching activities to help you remember all of the fascinating facts, My Animal Infographic Sticker Activity Book is a bold, bright and beautiful book that will take your imagination on an exciting journey.

From the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of THE DARKEST MINDS comes an extraordinary graphic novel about magic, friendship and discovering your power.

Extraordinary things don’t happen to fourteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabil, a talented weaver who dreams about life outside of her tiny village. But that all changes when a mysterious young wizard named Wayland North appears and asks for Sydelle’s help. He’s got a shocking secret that could stop a war between kingdoms … if he can reach the capital with the news in time.

As Sydelle and Wayland race against the clock to deliver their message, they must contend with wild weather and a dark wizard who will do anything to stop them. But the sudden earthquakes and freak snowstorms may not be a coincidence. And as Sydelle discovers more about North’s past and her own strange abilities, she realises that the fate of the kingdom may rest in her fingertips.

Fire! FIRE! At the first sign of a fire we call the fire brigade. But what did people do before the fire service existed? Learn about the evolution from the first brigades to the multi-skilled fire services that operate around the world today.

Wayland Books have partnered with The National Archives to bring you this incredible photographic record of one of the most revered professions around: firefighting.

Trace firefighting through history, beginning with the Romans. Then learn about the Great Fire of London, the man who created the first organised fire service, the evolution of firefighting equipment and the introduction of women to the service.

Today, a firefighter does more than simply put out fires. They play a key role in search and rescue operations, road accidents and disaster relief. Learn about all this and more in Smoke, Flame, Fire!

Includes fire safety advice

Discover the amazing history of policing through photographs – from historic invaders to Interpol and DNA profiling in this fascinating children’s book for ages 7+

At the first sign of danger we call 999, but what did people do before the police force existed? Learn about the evolution of the service that protects us – from keeping invaders in order to the first bobbies on the beat and the latest crime-fighting scientific developments.

Wayland have partnered with The National Archives to bring you this incredible photographic record of one of the most revered professions around: policing.

Trace policing through history, beginning with the Romans. Then learn about Scotland’s first organised police force, smuggling, poaching and street crime, the River police and the Industrial Revolution, the evolution of police vehicles, the world’s most famous detective and the introduction of women to the service.

Explore the many pathways of the mind in this beautiful celebration of brain power and neurodiversity, written by developmental psychologist, Dr. Francesca Fotheringham, illustrated by Jan Bielecki, and published in association with The British Psychological Society.

Wonders of the Mind is a beautiful and powerful look at the workings of the brain and the complexity of the mind. Explore the chemical messages that guide our bodies, the changes brains and minds undergo as they grow, our emotions, memories and the power of sleep. Enhance your understanding of both neurodiversity and mental health through clear and sensitive introductions to each topic. Consider the influence of physical health, culture and language on the mind – and try out some brain teasers to see it all in action!

Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

This is the fourth book in a series published by Wayland that take an authoritative look at the wonders of science, illustrated by Jan Bielecki – making complex science accessible to kids. Other books in the series include: Wonders of the Night Sky and The Future of the Universe by Professor Raman Prinja and The Wonders of Time, by Emily Akkermans, all published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A frank, up-to-the-minute guide to boys’ growing up issues. The Boy Files offers friendly advice, practical tips and support to help boys navigate the physical and mental rollercoaster of puberty and guide them gently through the potential pitfalls. From willy worries, shaving and body hair to girls, spots, bullying and staying safe in a cyber world, The Boy Files‘ chatty, big-brotherly style is a feel-good reference source for ‘tweens and young teens.

Chapters:
Even superheroes go through puberty
The puberty alphabet
All about hormones
Zits, bits and stinky pits
Girls aren’t aliens
Growth spurts, gorilla hair and a voice like VADER!
Sleeping late and controlling the hate
The wandering willy
Staying safe
Live long and prosper

Partner title to The Girl Files by Jacqui Bailey, The Boy Files is written by agony uncle Alex Hooper-Hodson, who is also the author of 52 Teen Boy Problems & How To Solve Them and 52 Teen Girl Problems & How To Solve Them, all published by Wayland.

A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children.

Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of transport, asking and answering questions to build knowledge of technology and science.

So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children aged 7+. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!

Other titles in the series:
So Many Questions: About Space
So Many Questions: About Buildings
So Many Questions: About Robots
So Many Questions: About Rainforests
So Many Questions: About Animals
So Many Questions: About Oceans
So Many Questions: About Plants

Welcome to the wonderful world of economics!

Super Smart Thinking: Economics uses striking design and illustrations combined with easy-to-understand text introduce important concepts, such as the economic problem, self-interest and government intervention.

This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.

Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Economics.

A fun, lively and stylish look at the world of robots through the questions of children, with games and more questions to extend the enjoyment and learning.

Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of robots, asking and answering questions to build knowledge of technology and science.

So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children aged 7+. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!

Other titles in the series:
So Many Questions: About Space
So Many Questions: About Buildings
So Many Questions: About Transport
So Many Questions: About Rainforests
So Many Questions: About Animals
So Many Questions: About Oceans
So Many Questions: About Plants

What is snot? How is it useful? What do animals do with it? Why is there so much? Find out the science behind the green goo and it’s fascinating uses in the animal kingdom with this gross-filled guide!

Highly accessible text from expert non-fiction author Paul Mason combines with fun photographs and highly amusing artwork from Tony De Saulles to create a visual feast of information. Extra facts are packed into the back of the book so you can top trump friends on your snot knowledge!

Full of scientific facts, it’s also a perfect teaching tool for curious minds aged 7+

Other unmissable books in this yuk-filled series:
The Poo that Animals Do
The Wee that Animals Pee
The Farts that Animals Parp

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real astronauts look at the world and how they think.

Children’s brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good astronaut great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice.

By uncovering the way that real astronauts and space scientists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.

Each book contains biographies of four top space pioneers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.

Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Space or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.

Titles in this series:
Think Like An Astronaut
Think Like An Artist
Think Like a Coder
Think Like An Engineer
Think Like A Mathematician
Think Like A Scientist

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real mathematicians look at the world and how they think.

Children’s brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good mathematician great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding mathematic practice.

By uncovering the way that real mathematicians look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.

Each book contains biographies of four top mathematicians, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.

Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Maths or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.

Titles in this series:
Think Like An Astronaut
Think Like An Artist
Think Like a Coder
Think Like An Engineer
Think Like A Mathematician
Think Like A Scientist

Welcome to the wonderful world of Philosophy!

Super Smart Thinking: Philosophy uses striking design and illustrations combined with easy-to-understand text introduce famous thinkers and concepts, from the Ancient Greeks to the modern day.

This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series, which takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.

Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Philosophy.

This book explores the issue of safety for young children. It explains the importance of understanding the difference between what is safe and what is not, and goes on to look at how children can feel safe at home, at school, in the playground, in the street, and elsewhere. Information on natural ‘instinct’ is given and advice for children on what to do if they feel scared at any time. Stranger danger and the topic of body privacy is also explained alongside what children should do if they feel unsure or unsafe.

Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class.

Suitable for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7), occasional prompts throughout the text give a chance to discuss the issue being raised.

Written by trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children’s book artist, this is a part of an acclaimed and successful, long-running series of picture-book non-fiction books for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.

This sensitively written picture book for young children explains what poverty is and looks at the reasons why some people have less than others. The books is meant to be read with children with the aim of opening up discussions about important issues in a simple and reassuring way. The charmingly clear illustrations give readers immediate access to complex situations and feelings.

Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class.




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This informative picture book explores questions and concerns about safety in a simple and reassuring way




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This book explores the issue of safety for young children. It explains the importance of understanding the difference between what is safe and what is not, and goes on to look at how children can feel safe at home, at school, in the playground, in the street, and elsewhere. Information on natural ‘instinct’ is given and advice for children on what to do if they feel scared at any time. Stranger danger and the topic of body privacy is also explained alongside what children should do if they feel unsure or unsafe.

Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class.

Suitable for Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7), occasional prompts throughout the text give a chance to discuss the issue being raised.

Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children’s book artist, this title is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture-book non-fiction for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.

Discover the weird and wacky history of the ancient Britons!

Did the ancient Britons invent lego? Did aliens really land at Stonehenge? And just how did a plant help the Celts win battles?

With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!.

The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.

Titles in the series:
What happened to mummies’ brains? And other questions about the Ancient Egyptians
Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin
Did the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age
Why did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient Greeks
Why did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the Maya
Did the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans
Why did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty
Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the Vikings

Take a trip around the poo-niverse, with all the best faecal facts squeezed into one book!

The Poo-niverse is your one-stop for excrement information, from poo-eating worm toilets to poisonous poos, from poo particles on toothbrushes to crucial post-poo hand-hygiene tips. Find out about exploding poo in history, where it goes after you flush, which creatures’ poos are used to make tea, coffee and cheese, how much of your food is grown using poo – and much, much more.

From high-(and low-)interest excrement information, to important guidance on hygiene and good health, this book taps into the brains of readers who love learning while laughing.

There’s a whole world where science meets sanitation: are you brave enough to dive in?

Author Paul Mason and illustrator Fran Bueno bring you an irresistible combination of words and pictures, alongside perfectly poo-filled photos. Great for readers ages 7 to 9 and beyond!

Contents of The Poo-niverse:
Welcome to the poo-niverse / Poo creation / What’s in a poo? / The world’s biggest poos /
Not a waste / What a waste / Poo snacks / Weaponised poo / Things we do with animal
poo / The Guano War / Toilets through time / C leaning up / Hygiene and hand-washing /
Into sewers / Space poo / Poo from the past / Tapeworms – poo parasites / A bit about
farts / Weird animal poo / How often is often enough? / What your poo says about you /
The poo lexicon + Finding out more / Glossary / Index

Get outside and do some fun science experiments! From growing flowers and vegetables, to building a bee hotel or aging a tree, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment.

This book tells you all you need to know about plants – what types of plants are there and where do they grow? Discover the different parts of a plant and why they’re important, from roots and petals to leaves and seeds. Follow the life cycle of a plant and see how seeds grow. See how plants release water through their leaves in a simple experiment.

This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.

Suitable for the key stage one and key stage two science curriculum.

Welcome to the wonderful world of sociology!

Clear design and and illustrations combine with easy-to-understand text introduce famous thinkers and concepts, from Marxism to Feminism.

This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series, which takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.

Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Sociology.

Titles in the series: Economics Made Easy/ Philosophy Made Easy/ Psychology Made Easy/ Sociology Made Easy

Welcome to the wonderful world of Psychology!

Striking design and illustrations combine with easy-to-understand text introduce the primary perspectives of psychology, from the biological to the humanist approach.

This book is part of the Super Smart Thinking series, which takes highly complex concepts and explains them in clear and straight-forward ways through the use of everyday relatable examples.

Perfect for high-flying kids aged 11 and up, and those with the curiosity to delve deeper into the world of Psychology.

Titles in the series: Economics Made Easy/ Philosophy Made Easy/ Psychology Made Easy/ Sociology Made Easy

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real artists look at the world and how they think.

Children’s brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good artist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to improve their artistic skills and thinking.

By uncovering the way that real artists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.

Each book contains biographies of four top artists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.

Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Art or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.

Titles in this series:
Think Like An Astronaut
Think Like An Artist
Think Like a Coder
Think Like An Engineer
Think Like A Mathematician
Think Like A Scientist

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real engineers look at the world and how they think.

Children’s brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good engineer great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding engineering practice.

By uncovering the way that real engineers look at the world and approach problems scientifically, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.

Each book contains biographies of four top engineers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.

Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying engineering or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.

Titles in this series:
Think Like An Astronaut
Think Like An Artist
Think Like a Coder
Think Like An Engineer
Think Like A Mathematician
Think Like A Scientist