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Horrible Histories Blood Curdling 20 Books Collection By Terry Deary - Ages 9-14 - Paperback
in stockTitles in Set : Horrible Histories Savage Stone Age Awesome Egyptians Groovy Greeks Rotten Romans Cut-Throat Celts Smashing Saxons Vicious Vikin...
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Usborne Beginners History 10 Books Collection Set - Age 7-9 - Paperback
Out of stockSummary Usborne Beginners History is a top value collection containing ten easy-to-read books about the people and places of the past. Every page ...
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Horrible Histories Savage By Terry Deary 8 Book Collection Set - Ages 7+ - Paperback
in stockHorrible Histories Savage Book Set Horrible Histories is a series of books written by Terry Deary that provides a humorous and lighthearted look a...
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Horrible Histories Savage 10 Book Collection Set By Terry Deary - Ages 8-12 - Paperback
in stockHorrible Histories Savage 10 Book Collection is a set of books that bring history to life uniquely and engagingly. Written by Terry Deary and illus...
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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World by Ms Kate Pankhurst
in stockNominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards 'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls'...
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Little People, BIG DREAMS Sticker Activity Book : With over 100 stickers
in stockA bumper activity book companion to the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Featuring colouring, stickers, search &...
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Play Like Your Football Heroes by Matt Oldfield
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The Best Diwali Ever (PB) by Sonali Shah
in stockPeek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be. ...
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Around the World Mazes by Sam Smith
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If the World Were 100 People by Jackie McCann
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Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
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Victory. Stand! : Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith
Only 5 left!On 16 October 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Ca...
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Welcome to Our World: A Celebration of Children Everywhere! by Moira Butterfield
in stockFind out how children live all around the world in this beautifully illustrated paperback bookChildren all over the world are very different, but t...
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Knight of the Ice 7 by Yayoi Ogawa
Out of stockA rom-com manga on ice, perfect for fans of Princess Jellyfish and Wotakoi. Kokoro is the talk of the figure-skating world, winning trophies and he...
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Boarding School Juliet 14 by Yousuke Kaneda
Only 5 left!The Romeo and Juliet high school rom-com manga that inspired the anime! Rival dorms on an extravagant island campus fight a schoolyard war, but can...
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Marie Curie and Radioactivity by Jordi Bayarri Dolz
Out of stock; Pagination: 40 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/01/2020
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Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion by Jordi Bayarri Dolz
Only 2 left!; Pagination: 40 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/01/2020
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Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution by Jordi Bayarri Dolz
Out of stock; Pagination: 40 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/01/2020
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Stan Lee : The Man behind Marvel by Bob Batchelor
Only 2 left!The definitive biography of Marvel legend Stan Lee, now adapted for young readers. Stan Lee's extraordinary life was as epic as the superheroes h...
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Orbit : The Cast of Doctor Who by Paul J Salamoff
Only 14 left!; Pagination: 26 pages; Date of Publication: 07/02/2012
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Haikyu!!, Vol. 22 by Haruichi Furudate
Only 7 left!Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant...
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Marvin: Based on The Way I Was by Marvin Hamlisch by Ian David Marsden
Out of stockAs only the second person in history to be awarded the PEGOT (Pulitzer, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), Marvin Hamlisch has quite an incredible story. ...
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The Ultimate Survival Guide to Being a Girl : On Love, Body Image, School, and Making It Through Life by Christina De Witte
Only 2 left!Addressing the struggles of young girls everywhere, this hilariously relatable comic guide to life provides real advice and encourages a new genera...
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The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman
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Firmino (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series) by Matt & Tom Oldfield
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The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person by Frederick Joseph
Only 4 left!The Black Friend is THE book everyone needs to read right now... Read it, absorb it, and be changed because of it. -Angie Thomas, author of The Hat...
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It is no secret that reading has several cerebral benefits for children. Be it reading as a hobby, reading for leisure or for school—it is a practice that will benefit your child in more ways than one. The biggest advantage of allowing your child some designated time with books is that books can be an educational resource; in that, they provide the child access to content and experiences that may not be part of their daily experiences. Books have the ability to transfer its readers to faraway places and introduce them to new interesting people that may not always be physically around.
To help you allow your child the luxury to read about interesting people and far-away places; we have curated an exclusive collection of people and places books. A collection that will help your child experience the best of people and places that the world has to offer.
Here you will find books that will take your children to magical worlds with fantastical characters, but also factual books about extraordinary people in extraordinary circumstances who have carved their own paths and changed the course of their respective fields. Also, we have (age-appropriate) books about the lesser-known places from across the world that will positively impact your child’s understanding of world geography and world issues.
Here is a treasure trove of people and places books for your child to learn and love.
First up is the Trailblazing Women 5 Books Gift Set by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara for kids aged 5 and up. The book is part of the bestselling series Little People, big dreams; that is popular for its bestselling books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists.A collection of 5 books packaged in a giftable keepsake, this critically-acclaimed book has 5 inspiring stories of dreamers who have made a difference. Each of the beautifully written biographies is accompanied by a timeline, featuring extra information, important dates and beautiful illustrations. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Another exciting book in the people and places collection is the Barefoot Books’ Amazing Places. As the name suggests; the book is about some incredible places across the world that your child will love to learn about. Let your kid explore the stories of fifteen incredible landmarks, from Angkor Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive illustrated guide. Young readers will get to know the people who built these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their mysteries that still puzzle historians today. Exciting read for young curious minds; we say!
Our favourite from the collection, this book will help you raise a curious little traveller or even a historian. The Magic Carpet's Guide to Earth's Forbidden Places: See the world's best-kept secrets; is one of our childhood dreams brought to life, through a book. Raise your hands if you have asked yourself this question as a child—where would you go if you had a magic carpet? Well, this book will answer that question for your child and also educate them about those places. Allow your kid to take the journey of a lifetime and explore 19 real-life, off-limits locations. Whether they would prefer to visit a volcano, do some supernatural sightseeing in Area 51, take a tour of the remotest island on Earth, or plunder the Secret Archives of the Vatican, this magic carpet of a book will cover the four corners of the globe—and reveal hundreds of hidden secrets to your child.
And lastly, when curating a collection of books about places, we cannot help but recommend this First Facts set with books about space, dinosaurs and an Atlas! No child’s bookshelf is complete without a fun, illustrated Atlas that also has tons of fun activities and learning opportunities. Children's First Facts Collection 3 Books Box Set With Posters (Atlas, Dinosaurs & Space) for kids aged 5 years and up is a stunning set of books with beautifully illustrated posters for children to learn from. Young explorers can discover countries, continents, whilst learning about space and also dinosaurs. There are fascinating facts about each, in this book set.
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At Books2Door, we believe that reading is a fundamental skill that every child should have to help improve their vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills.
We understand that buying kids books can be expensive. That's why we offer a wide range of box sets and series at affordable prices, making it easier for parents, teachers, and libraries to access quality books for children.
Our team is made up of book lovers who are dedicated to sourcing and providing the best books for kids. We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child.
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