Clive Gifford
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Super Tech: Robots
Did you know there's a robot chef that can make 50 pizzas per hour? Would you swim with a robotic fish that gulps up microplastics…
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Super Tech: Gross Tech
Did you know there's a machine designed to catch sneezes? Or a machine for extracting snail slime? Find out how the technology works and become…
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Super Tech: Big Data
Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future. Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups…
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Computer Kids: Coding Online
A fun first series introducing readers to life online. Whenever you go on the internet, play a computer game or listen to music on a…
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Computer Kids: Having Fun Online
A fun first series introducing readers to life online. The online world offers great opportunities for having fun online, from gaming with friends to learning…
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Super Tech: Dinosaurs
Explore weird, wonderful and mind-blowing tech and discover the tech breakthroughs that are shaping the future. Super Tech is a high-interest STEM series that groups…
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The Hungry History of Sharks
Think all sharks are man-eating terrors? Think again! There's so much more to these fascinating and frequently misunderstood animals. This book takes you through the…
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Computer Kids: Staying Safe Online
A fun first series explaining to young readers how they can stay safe online Going online can be great fun, but you need to look…
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Computer Kids: Being Healthy Online
A fun first series explaining to young readers how they can be healthy online Just like in real life, it's important to be healthy online.…
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Super Tech: Space
Did you know the James Webb Space telescope is so powerful it can spot a football 550 kilometres away? Would you like to live on…
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Super Tech: AI
Did you know artificial intelligence has been used to decode rat squeaks? It can also play games with you, make art and recognise your face!…
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The Explosive History of Volcanoes
Spewing out fountains of red-hot lava and toxic plumes of smoke, volcanoes are dangerous and deadly. But every volcano is different - in shape and…
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Computer Kids: Going Online
A fun series introducing readers to life online. Are you ready to take your first steps into the online world? Discover the best, safest ways…
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Computer Kids: Learning Online
A fun series introducing readers to life online. The online world offers great opportunities for learning, from support with homework to discovering how to do…
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A Question of Technology: Can Light Slice Through Steel?
Uncover the mysteries of machines in this funny technology series How do fridges stay so... chilled? Can you 3D print a 3D printer? And how…
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A Question of Technology: Why Do Phone Calls Travel into Space?
Uncover the mysteries of electronics in this funny technology series How does a rock tell the time? How does an electric guitar rock out? And…
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A Question of Technology: Who Invented Inventing?
Uncover the mysteries of invention in this funny technology series How did a bird invent a train? Was the can opener REALLY invented fifty years…
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A Question of Technology: Can You Break the Internet?
Uncover the mysteries of the Internet in this funny technology series What was the first thing ever sent on the Internet? Can winds blow WIFI…
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Land of Hunters
Explore seas, swamps, deserts and mountains, from the earliest life on Earth to our present day, and get up close to our planet's all-time deadliest…
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A Question of Technology: How Do You Go to Toilet in Space?
Uncover the mysteries of space in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up Will we ever live on Mars? Why can't we…
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A Question of Technology: Will Robots Take Over the World?
Uncover the mysteries of robotics in this funny technology series What is the smallest robot? How do robots know where to go? And will robots…
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A Question of Technology: Can a Driverless Car Get Lost?
Uncover the mysteries of transport in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up Why do your ears pop when you're flying? Are…
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A Question of Technology: What's So Super about Supercomputers?
Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up What's the difference between a bug and a virus?…
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Sports Academy: Sports Academy: Netball
Build your netball skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and…
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Robographics: Robot Helpers
An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics, discovering how robot helpers move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans.…
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Robographics: Super-smart Robots
An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics that have an environmental impact, discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in…
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The Small and Mighty Book of Rainforests
Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get…
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Sports Academy: Sports Academy: Basketball
Build your basketball skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and…
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Sports Academy: Rugby
Build your rugby skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and…
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Robographics: Eco-Robots
An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics, discovering how robots move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans. Fearsome…
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Robographics: Robot Explorers
An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics, discovering how explorer robots move, sense and make decisions in the service of humans.…
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Land of Giants
Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the Earth, past and present, from the outright biggest – such as the colossal blue whale and the…
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Football Joke Book
Have a laugh with this fantastically hilarious collection of football jokes! With puns, one liners, visual gags and plays on words, this book will have…
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Sports Academy: Tennis
Build your tennis skills with Sports Academy: Tennis Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy?…
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Sports Academy: Football
Build your football skills with the Sports Academy series. Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and…
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The Small and Mighty Book of Dinosaurs
Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get…
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A World of Computers and Coding
In this exciting, photo-packed book, discover the world's most amazing computers, from the first mechanical calculators to the latest groundbreaking designs. Step back in time…
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Wasted
Aimed at readers aged 9 and up, this book takes a look at the pollution and damage caused to our planet and the solar system…
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A Short, Illustrated History of… Inventions
If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for…
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Get Ahead in Computing: Great Games
Great Games and Amazing Animation encourages readers to imagine and design their own computer games, including mazes, Pong and Space Invaders! It will take them…
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Get Ahead in Computing: Computing and Coding in the Real World
Computing and Coding in the Real World looks at applied coding and the computation hidden in the world that surrounds us. Readers will learn how…
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A Short, Illustrated History of... Scientific Discoveries
If your kids are fed up with learning the names of kings and queens or dates of battles, then this is the history book for…
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Out of this World Space Tech
Packed with stunning photographs, this book celebrates the incredible ingenuity of spacecraft designers and the courage of intrepid astronauts. It offers a chronological sweep of…
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Living on the Veg
The perfect kids' guide to being a vegetarian. Are you thinking about giving up meat, but don't know how to go about it? With both…
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Record Breakers: Football Record Breakers
From the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships to the record-breakers of Serie A, the Bundesliga and the Premier League, football's record-breaking stars are…
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Get Ahead in Computing: Webpage Design
The World Wide Web is the world's biggest source of knowledge and entertainment, but how does all that information get there? Webpage Design looks at…
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Get Ahead in Computing: Super Social Media and Awesome Online Safety
The World Wide Web has changed the way we communicate and socialise with our friends. Super Social Media and Awesome Online Safety investigates how social…
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A Robot World
In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, computer games - maybe even walking among us. Aimed at readers aged 7 to…
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The International Space Station
Just what is it like living on board the International Space Station? Well, now you can find out in this fascinating book ... illustrations have…
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1001 Really Ridiculously Silly Jokes
Know any good jokes? Here are 1001 (yes, one thousand and one!) awesome ones for the whole family to enjoy! Why did the empty sandwich…
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Worldwide Wonders: Unusual Wonders
Discover the most amazing and unusual wonders the world has to offer, from Greece's Meteora Monasteries to India's Ajanta Caves and from Belize's Great Blue…
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Worldwide Wonders: Manmade Wonders
Discover the greatest manmade wonders the world has to offer, from the Empire State Building to the Sydney Opera House and from the Eiffel Tower…
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Worldwide Wonders: Natural Wonders
Discover the greatest wonders of nature the world has to offer, from the Grand Canyon to Uluru and from the Serengeti Migration to the Aurora…
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Worldwide Wonders: Ancient Wonders
Discover the greatest wonders the ancient world has to offer, from Stonehenge to Angkor Wat and from Machu Picchu to the Great Wall of China.…
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Generation Cricket: Players and Skills
Cricket is a game steeped in history and tradition. But it is also one of the most exciting, and rapidly changing, sports in the world.…
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Unpacked: Germany
Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore Germany: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about German fashion, music,…
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The Best and Worst Jobs: Anglo-Saxon and Viking Times
If you enjoy reading about the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, especially about the grim and gory aspects of each era, this is the book for you!…
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Generation Cricket: Global Cricket
Cricket is a game steeped in history and tradition. But it is also one of the most exciting, and rapidly changing, sports in the world.…
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The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Rome
What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Rome expect to find? They might become a soldier in the most disciplined army in the known…
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Planet Football: Greatest Managers
Awesome facts and stats about the greatest football managers in the world. From the Premier League to the Bundesliga, Champions League winners to World Cup…
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Sports Skills: Rugby
Whether you are taking part or just watching, rugby is an exciting and dramatic sport. Discover everything you need to know about it from training…
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Sports Skills: Tennis
Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all…
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Planet Football: Greatest Fans
Awesome facts and stats about the greatest football fans in the world! Find out the lengths some fans will go to to support their team,…
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Planet Football: Greatest Stadiums
Awesome stats and facts about the greatest football stadiums in the world! From the Nou Camp and the Bernabeu in Spain, to Anfield, Old Trafford,…
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Unpacked: Denmark
Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore Denmark: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about Danish fashion, music,…
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Champions League Fact File
Get the lowdown on the most exciting annual football tournament on the planet - the UEFA Champions League. This action-packed book is bursting with eye-popping…
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Sports Skills: Football
Whether you are taking part or just watching, football is an exciting and dramatic sport. Discover everything you need to know about it from training…
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Ground Control to Major Tim
Aimed at children inspired by Major Tim Peake's adventures in space, this 32-page book looks at the history-making career of the man who, in 2016,…
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Planet Football: Greatest Players
Incredible stats and facts tell you all about the greatest footballer players in the world. From the Premier League to the Bundesliga, Champions League winners…
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Inspirational Lives: Amir Khan
Amir Khan is a world champion boxer, who, in 2004 at the age of just 17, won a silver medal at the Athens Olympics. He…
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The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Egypt
What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Egypt expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? Ancient Egyptians might become law officers, using…
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The Best and Worst Jobs: Ancient Greece
What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Greece expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? The Ancient Greeks could become priests, although…
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Record Busters: Bugs
Did you know that froghoppers can jump four metres in a single second? Or that the Hercules beetle can lift up to 800 times its…
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Unpacked: Poland
Explore the people, music, art, sport, food, landscapes and wildlife using this awesome children's travel guide to one of the world's most exciting countries. Discover:…
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Watch This Space: The Universe, Black Holes and the Big Bang
Travel back in time to the Big Bang, and learn about the formation of the universe. Explore the baffling world of black holes, and find…
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Watch This Space: The Solar System, Meteors and Comets
Explore our stunning solar system and learn about its eight planets, from mini Mercury to giant Jupiter. Find out about marvellous moons and mighty meteorites,…
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Great Sporting Events: Rugby
A must-read for all football fans, Great Sporting Events: Rugby looks at the top rugby competitions in the world and describes the history behind them,…
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Great Sporting Events: Football
A must-read for all football fans, Great Sporting Events: Football looks at the top football competitions in the world and describes the history behind them,…
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Watch This Space: Astronomy, Astronauts and Space Exploration
Uncover the amazing story of astronomy, from terrific telescopes to outstanding observatories. Find out about the latest space probes, and learn how rockets lift off.…
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Watch This Space: Stars, Galaxies and the Milky Way
Discover the sparkling world of stars, from their beautiful births to their dramatic deaths. Learn about our very own star, the Sun, as well as…
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Great Sporting Events: Motorsports
Each title in the Great Sporting Events series gives a fascinating insight into the great sporting events that thrill sports stars and fans alike. A…
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Great Sporting Events: Cricket
Each title in the Great Sporting Events series gives a fascinating insight into the great sporting events that thrill sports stars and fans alike. A…
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Great Sporting Events: Tennis
A must-read for all tennis fans, Great Sporting Events: Tennis looks at the top tennis competitions in the world and describes the history behind them,…
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Get Ahead in Computing: Awesome Algorithms & Creative Coding
Discover how computers work and learn about computer coding languages. The bright and engaging book guides readers through clear explanations of binary code, simple algorithms…
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Record Busters: Machines
Did you know that the world's tallest rollercoaster has a vertical drop that's the height of a 45-floor building? Or that the world's biggest helicopter…
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Get Outdoors: Skiing
Packed with information for children aged 9-11 on different ski disciplines, indoor and outdoor ski resorts, plus the equipment they will need to stay safe…
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Get Ahead in Computing: Amazing Applications & Perfect Programs
Amazing Applications and Perfect Programs explores operating systems, computer programs, sorting and storing files, databases, and the programs that allow users to have fun with…
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Inspirational Lives: Ellie Simmonds
The series focuses on the people who inspire children today. This title looks at the life of Ellie Simmonds, the troubles she has overcome and…
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Unpacked: France
This beautifully designed title offers kids an engaging insight into a fascinating country that is France: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language,…
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Unpacked: Italy
Unpack the history and culture of Italy - one of the world's most beautiful and interesting countries - with Unpacked: Italy. The book takes you…
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Food and Cooking In... Viking Times
This book contains recipes from the Viking period using ingredients that children can replicate today. The recipes are complimented by information on farming, mealtimes, cooking…
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So You Think You Know: Enid Blyton's Famous Five
What is the name of the first book in the Famous Five series? Who is NOT a member of the Five: Julian, Nora or Anne?…
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Inspirational Lives: Andy Murray
The series focuses on the people who inspire children today. Each book looks at the background, life and achievements of a personality and their impact…
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So You Think You Know: Shakespeare
In which play would you find the characters, Bottom, Quince, Puck and Titania? How many of Shakespeare's history plays featured a King called Henry in…
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True Stories: World War Two
The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War II. Included is the remarkable survival story of future US…
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True Stories: World War One
The book contains nine short stories dealing with different aspects of life during World War I. World War I includes the stories of flying aces…
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The Who's Who Of: World War I
Covering major periods in world history, The Who's Who of... introduces key players who significantly influenced the outcome of global conflicts and crucial economic developments.…
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Sporting Skills: Netball
Netball is played in many schools, but it is a far bigger sport than that. Boys and girls, men and women in over 70 countries…
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The Who's Who Of: World War II
Covering this major period in world history, The Who's Who of World War II introduces key players who significantly influenced the outcome of this global…
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Sporting Skills: Athletics
Have you been inspired by the 2012 Olympics? Sporting Skills: Athletics is a step by step guide to your favourite athletic disciplines, from sprinting, running…
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So You Think You Know: The Olympics
So you think you all about the Olympics? Have a go at these: Which country's population was granted a day's holiday when its men's football…
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Teenage Kicks: 101 Things To Do Before You're 16
Have you ever ... Eaten with chopsticks for a week? Had a shopping trolley race? Helped out for a night at a homeless centre? This…