Scholastic

Everybody knows that Albert Einstein was the smartest scientist in the universe and that he also had some very bad hair days. But in this Horribly Famous title readers can find out everything they didn't know, including how Albert was actually expelled from school, and how he was spied on by the Nazis and the FBI. With Albert's lost notebook readers can at last get inside his super-brain, and in The News of the Universe, they can get to grips with all his amazing theories without making their brains hurt.

Fever Crumb is a stunning, stand-alone prequel to Philip Reeve's brilliant science fantasy quartet. It is set many generations before the events of Mortal Engines, in whose dazzling world huge, predatory cities chase and devour each other. Now, London is a riot-torn, ruinous town, clinging to a devastated landscape and hiding an explosive secret. Is Fever, adopted daughter of Dr Crumb, the strange key that will unlock its dangerous mysteries?

Two years ago, Fever Crumb escaped the war-torn city of London in a travelling theatre. Now she arrives in the extraordinary crater city of Mayda, where buildings ascend the cliffs on funicular rails, and a mysterious recluse is building a machine that can fly. Fever is the engineer he needs — but ruthless enemies will kill to possess their secrets. This is the fabulous sixth book in the Morta Engines series, from the brilliant and award-winning Philip Reeve.

Adam sees 'numbers' — when he looks in peoples' eyes he can see their death-dates, just like his mum Jem used to. Adam has trouble dealing with his awful gift, and when he realises that everyone around him has the same series of numbers, he becomes deeply afraid of what might happen in 2025. Desperate to find out what could be about to go wrong, Adam spends hours researching possibilities — war, nuclear accidents, killer viruses. He knows something big is coming, but what? And is there anything he can possibly do about it?

One drowsy dragon is exhausted, because 10 noisy little dragons are keeping him awake! As he tries and tries to find some peace and quiet, he worries that he will never fall asleep... One Drowsy Dragon is the perfect story to teach counting — the fun way!

Old secrets make new trouble for our heroes as they try to track down their latest enemy.

Are you team Edward or team Jacob? With the second film currently breaking box office records, this is one of the mostly hotly debated topics worldwide. This book is the perfect companion to a Twilight obsession shared by two best friends. Covering all the most important topics, friends can ask each other the all important questions, including: Which «Twilight» saga book do you love the most? And which «New Moon» actor do you think is the cutest?

Gwynna is just a girl who is forced to run when her village is attacked and burns to the ground. To her horror, she is discovered in the wood. But it is Myrddin the bard who has found her, a traveler and spinner of tales. He agrees to protect Gwynna if she will agree to be bound in service to him. Gwynna is frightened but intrigued-and says yes-for this Myrddin serves the young, rough, and powerful Arthur. In the course of their travels, Myrddin transforms Gwynna into the mysterious Lady of the Lake, a boy warrior, and a spy. It is part of a plot to transform Arthur from the leader of a ragtag war band into King Arthur, the greatest hero of all time. If Gwynna and Myrrdin's trickery is discovered, what will become of Gwynna? Worse, what will become of Arthur? Only the endless battling, the mighty belief of men, and the sheer cunning of one remarkable girl will tell.

When Giuseppe finds a green violin washed up in New York docks, somehow he knows it will change his life. But how? The very same day, Hannah, a maid at a local hotel, gets a strange new mistress. Why are Madame X and her mysterious Russian minder living in a hotel? What are they hiding from? Across the square, Frederick, a clockmaker's apprentice, hides his dark terrors, and an amazing gift. There is nothing to link these three children, except the green violin and a chance encounter on the street. But soon they are swept away in an epic adventure. This is a mesmerizing story of chance, friendship, and courage.

Flooded England, 2216 — Lilly Melkun has outwitted the bloodthirsty Reavers, who prowl the waters that cover most of England — and escaped to Cambridge. But Lilly is far from safe, because still in her keeping is PSAI, the last hand-held computer in existence — a now malfunctioning treasure from the past. Inside the jewellike computer, is a sinister looking chip with an unknown purpose. Worse follows, when the professors of Cambridge plug it into an ancient mainframe computer setting in motion a fiery chain of events leading back to London. A false, anti-terrorist alert has been activated. Strange, out-of-control robots from a long-ago technological time, threaten to use 'maximum force' to control everything in their way. Once again, it's up to Lilly, Zeph and friends to save the world from burning.

In Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. Now, in Linger, they must fight to be together. For Grace, this means defying her parents and keeping dangerous secrets. For Sam, it means grappling with his werewolf past... and figuring out a way to survive the future. But just when they manage to find happiness, Grace finds herself changing in ways she could never have expected...

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge... This thrilling final instalment of this ground-breaking trilogy promises to be one of the most talked-about books of the year.

Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker. But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? This is a heart-warming story of friendship, loyalty — and kittens! 'Our five-year-old gave it the thumbs up, and that's about the best endorsement you can get' — News of the World.

With a visit to the school, the department store, the building site and the airport, the second Busyville title is jam-packed with things to see, do, find and count, and lots of brilliantly bus characters to meet. Over twenty window flaps will keep little hands busy for hours!

It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why Ivar ended up boneless? What made a three-legged mare so terrifying? Why eating too many sproggs will get you a bazzerkin? Plot your path to the past with the frightful full-colour map — meet at the Minster, the home of battling bishops, amble through the blood-soaked Shambles and then climb the Micklegate, where so many traitors headed off!

Josh thinks he has discovered the key to time travel. Should he use it to go back in time and save his father? Ixchel knows what he intends to do. Should she stop him? Before they can decide, Ixchel is kidnapped by the people who want to see an ancient prophecy predicting the end of the world in 2012 come true. It's up to Josh to save Ixchel and possibly save the world. Time is running out in the exhilarating third part of the best-selling «Joshua Files».

It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: What caused the Great Stink of 1858? Why the flying dustmen were feared? Who ate a tosher for tea? Plot your path to the past with the frighful full-colour map — take a trip to the terrifying Tower and dip into the River Thames (London's largest toilet!).

When the King came riding in on his big, black horse, a murmur went up, because his tunic was stitched with the words, DECLARE I DARE NOT. All the ladies were giggling behind their hands, and I asked Mama what it meant. Her face had turned quite pink and she said, 'Never mind,' so I asked Rosanna later. She told me the words meant the King has a new love, but he dares not say her name. But everyone knows her name, of course. It is Anne Boleyn.

Strange things are happening in Skeleton Creek... and Ryan and Sarah are trying to get to the heart of it. But after an eerie accident leaves Ryan housebound and forbidden to see Sarah, their investigation takes two tracks: Ryan records everything in his journal, while Sarah uses her video camera to search things out, then email the clips for Ryan to see. In a groundbreaking new format, the story is broken into two parts — Ryan's text in the book, and Sarah's videos on a special website, with links and passwords given throughout the book. This is creepy and addictive story in a style you've never seen before.

Dot and Dash are going to a picnic with all their friends. Everyone is bringing their favourite thing. From cuddly toys to bouncy balls, to sparkly balloons and yummy cakes, there are fantastic touch-and-feel elements on every spread. Little ones will love joining in the counting fun, as they meet each of Dot and Dash's friends in this great-value gift book.

'Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three'. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's magical story is accompanied by a fun-filled audio CD that includes full story with music, the Sick Man Song (plus instrumental version) and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns.

From cruel Columbus' first cross-Atlantic cruise, to the first savage settlers, to the wicked Wild West and beyond, this title presents the history of the USA. It includes chapters on topics ranging from potty presidents to the very uncivil war and with a cast of characters that includes Billy the Kid and Calamity Jane, Abe Lincoln and more.

Discover how can you turn your brother into a zombie slave and why you are breathing poison right now. With a fantastic new cover look and extra horrible bits at the back of the book, this best-selling title is sure to be a huge hit with a new generation of «Horrible Science» readers.

Find out what happens if you go too close to a black hole and how flies tell the time. With a fantastic new cover look and extra horrible bits at the back of the book, this best-selling title is sure to be a huge hit with a new generation of Horrible Science readers.