Children's Reference Books

Read all about amazing treasure from around the world and find over 60 things with a magical torch to help you in your quest!

*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.*We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins,...

This beautifully illustrated book explores Ancient Rome in depth, from sweeping history to the details of everyday life. With stylish illustrations, and a wealth of hands-on projects to get to grips...

From the queen in her castle to the plowman in his field, the whole rich and varied tapestry of medieval life is laid out in this book. With stylish illustrations, and a wealth of hands-on projects...

From the founding of the Irish Free State to today, Ireland in Numbers covers everything you ever wanted to know about the people of Ireland, with bite-size facts and vibrant illustrations. How many...

There are creatures that live on the very edges of our imagination. In woodland, over sea, on the highest peaks of the world, and in the darkest caves, these mythological beasts, fierce monsters and...

From All-Ireland champions to Olympic gold medallists, Grand Slam greats to golfing Major champions, join us on a tour of Irish sporting history told as never before. Which Irish soccer player has...

An intricate pop-up book to mark the centenary of Tukankhamun's Tomb's discovery in 1922. 100 years ago, Howard Carter and his team made an incredible find: the undisturbed tomb of an ancient...

Explore the wonders of the past in this stunning collection of over 160 historical artefacts, from Ancient Rome to the dynasties of China. Welcome to the museum. This rich and informative cabinet of...

Join much-loved wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna as she takes us on a trip through Irish wildlife habitats – from bogs to beaches and woodland to grassland. Discover how habitats work and which...

Adapted from Mother Tongue this stunningly illustrated book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Every...

From the bestselling author of the Rugby Spirit seriesWith rugby more popular in Ireland than ever before, sportswriter Gerard Siggins celebrates the sport as he charts its success across the country...

This visually dramatic encyclopaedia of Ireland’s lighthouses is packed with easy-to-digest facts which effortlessly engage young readers with topics such as science, engineering and history. Inside...

A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton. History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and...

A stunningly spooky collection of Celtic myths. This captivating collection of folk tales and myths is crammed full of magic, danger, intrigue, sorrow and suspense - not to mention monsters, kings,...

My Curious World is filled to the brim with curious questions and astounding answers about everything from astronauts to oceans, dinosaurs to space machines and much more, for children aged 5+ years...

How does your food get on your plate? Where does it come from? How does it grow? How does it travel around the globe to get to you? And once you have it, how do you cook and eat it? Seed to Supper...

Get outside and explore a world of fascinating fossils and shells with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide for children. Why do some shells have shimmery rainbow linings? And can you tell a...

Get outside and explore the magnificent world of trees with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide. Witness a tree's growth from seed to sapling and discover how trees come together to support...

Get outside and explore the fascinating world of fungi with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide. Did you know that fungi are not quite plant, not quite animal and not quite bacteria, but a...

Matt Sewell returns with a sumptuous celebration of the most amazing migrating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish,  insects and even plants who battle through Earth's toughest conditions to make extreme...

Explore the beginnings of life on Earth and find out how fish learned to walk on land, how some dinosaurs grew into giants, which super predator is the most famous of all and how fossils hold the key...

This extensive volume of Greek Myths is perfect for a family bookshelf, containing all of the best-known myths, told in a detailed and fresh way to alight the interest of any child or adult with an...

How do you sum upthe world's amazing inventions in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to 

In the 21st century, a scientist uncovers their Victorian ancestor’s notebook in a box. This ancestor is Dr. McCreebor — an eminent explorer, philosopher, and collector of the very strange and truly...

Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did...

A lovely illustrated fact book about children's favourite subjects: Animals, Dinosaurs, Space, Human Body, Rainforests and Oceans.

Discover the magical world of Celtic gods and goddesses - prophets, shapeshifters and warriors, with the ability to communicate with birds and animals. Find out how they defeated their enemies in...

A beautiful new edition of retellings of classic folktales, myths and legends from China, Korea, Japan and beyond. Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore the history...

A beautiful new edition of retellings - including tales from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan! Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over...