Books from Wayland

  • Tunnel of Fear
    Tunnel of Fear
    By Sam Godwin

    There is something strange about the tunnel at Ayling-on-Sea. Some say it's haunted. When Lucy hears the story of a young thief who got run over by a train there, she can't get it out of her mind. Then Lucy is accused of stealing too.

  • What Is Mental Health? and Other Big Questions
    What Is Mental Health? and Other Big Questions
    By Lucy Maddox

    Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way. Mental health gets talked about a lot, but...

  • The Sikh World
    By Angela Smith, Daljit Singh

    Religions of the World is a series which has introduced the major world of religions, and explained how their beliefs are reflected in the lives of ordinary people.

  • In the Kitchen
    In the Kitchen
    By Barbara Taylor

    Through a mixture of specially commissioned photographs, full colour diagrams, cartoons, quizzes and fascinating facts, children will have fun discovering answers to questions such as 'Why does a cake rise in the oven?

  • About the Weather
    About the Weather
    By Barbara Taylor

    ', 'Is there weather on the moon?' and 'Why is thunder so loud?'

  • What They Don't Tell You About: Vikings
    What They Don't Tell You About: Vikings
    By Robert Fowke

    Canute turned out to be quite a good king and England had twenty more years of peace. FAMOUS CANUTE STORY One day ... H ARD H ARALD S TORIES Canute died in1035 and an English king, Edward the Confessor, soon took thethrone of England.

  • World War I: Bravery and Heroism During the War
    World War I: Bravery and Heroism During the War
    By William Spencer, Peter Hicks

    Produced in partnership with the National Archives, these titles give accounts of outstanding bravery and courage of veterans, civilians and animals in WWI and WWII.

  • Short Histories: The Baker's Boy and the Great Fire of London
    Short Histories: The Baker's Boy and the Great Fire of London
    By Tom and Tony Bradman

    This exciting story brings the tale of the great fire of London to life for young readers. When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong!

  • Short Histories: The Baker's Boy and the Great Fire of London
    Short Histories: The Baker's Boy and the Great Fire of London
    By Tony Bradman, Tom Bradman

    This exciting story brings the tale of the great fire of London to life for young readers.

  • The Buddhist World
    The Buddhist World
    By Peter Harrison, Anne Bancroft

    Religions of the World is a series which has introduced the major world of religions, and explained how their beliefs are reflected in the lives of ordinary people.

  • Edgar Degas
    Edgar Degas
    By Peter Harrison, Matthew Meadows

    This title traces the relationship between Degas' life and his work. His most famous masterpieces are shown in close-up to provide information on his creative method and techniques. Includes glossary,...

  • An Introduction Pablo Picasso
    An Introduction Pablo Picasso
    By Peter Harrison, Matthew Meadows

    This series acts as an introduction to the key works of famous artists.

  • What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? And Other Big Questions for Kids
    What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? And Other Big Questions for Kids
    By Michael Rosen, Annemarie Young

    The first of its kind aimed at the new curriculum for upper primary and lower secondary school children, this book examines how humanists respond to fundamental questions about morals and ethics, the origins of life, religion and the state.

  • Why Do We Need Art? What Do We Gain by Being Creative? and Other Big Questions
    Why Do We Need Art? What Do We Gain by Being Creative? and Other Big Questions
    By Michael Rosen, Annemarie Young

    This book asks many questions relating to the importance of art in our lives, such as where is art and where does the impulse to make art come from? Who are artists? What is art for? Can art change anything?

  • Who Are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave Their Homes? and Other Big Questions
    Who Are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave Their Homes? and Other Big Questions
    By Michael Rosen, Annemarie Young

    This book explores the history of refugees and migration around the world and the effects on people of never-ending war and conflict.

  • What Is Right and Wrong? Who Decides? Where Do Values Come From? and Other Big Questions
    What Is Right and Wrong? Who Decides? Where Do Values Come From? and Other Big Questions
    By Michael Rosen, Annemarie Young

    This book looks at topics that are strongly connected to the values people hold and their ideas of right and wrong, such as democracy, justice, fairness, prejudice and discrimination, education, climate change and war.

  • I Want to Shout and Stamp About!: Poems about Being Angry
    I Want to Shout and Stamp About!: Poems about Being Angry
    By Tony Mitton, Sarah Doughty

    This collection of approximately 20 new poems looks at what it means to be angry and how anger can be overcome.

  • British Birds
    British Birds
    By Liz Gogerly, Nick Williams, Dereen Taylor

    This book introduces more than 50 of the most common birds found in Britain today.

  • STEAM Jobs: the Best Ever Jobs in Engineering
    STEAM Jobs: the Best Ever Jobs in Engineering
    By Paul Mason

    This book will show you them there is so much more to engineering jobs than studying buildings.The perfect book for budding aerospace engineers, chemists, gadget designers, nanoengineers designing things on a microscopic scale or even ...

  • Bullies, Cyberbullies and Frenemies
    Bullies, Cyberbullies and Frenemies
    By Michele Elliott

    If you're a bully, how can you change your behaviour? This brilliant book will tell you what bullying is, where it happens and what you can do about it, as well as how to assert yourself and develop your self-esteem.