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The secret life of Bigfoot / by Megan Cooley Peterson.

Think you know all about Bigfoot? Think again! This cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Where does Bigfoot sleep? Does the furry beast have a massive stink? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike.
Author: Peterson, Megan Cooley
Published: Oxford : Raintree, [2024]
Published: ©2024
32 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 24 cm.
Secret lives of cryptids

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J001.944 - Junior hardback - Available - 38016020533909

Dictionary of dinosaurs / illustrated by Dieter Braun ; edited by Dr Matthew G. Baron.

From aardonyx to zuniceratops, read about where they lived, what they ate and much more. Featuring firm favourites such as the T-rex, ankylosaurus and triceratops, as well as lesser-known beasts like the baryonyx, rugops and shanag, there's no dino left behind in this A-Z. Each entry includes a fact file, scale diagram, Latin name and pronunciation. Best of all, each page is filled with a colourful, eye-popping illustration of the dinosaur, published in conjunction with the Natural History Museum in London.
Published: London : Wide Eyed Editions, [2024]
179 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 25 cm

Droylsden Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J567.9 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020533305
Hattersley Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J567.9 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020533313

Pelé : from playground to the pitch / Matt & Tom Oldfield.

Considered as one of the greatest players of all time, Brazilian striker Pelé holds the Guinness World record for most goals scored, with a total of 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches. Raised in poverty in the state of Sao Paulo, Pelé was taught to play football by his father - as they could not afford a ball they played with a grapefruit or a sock stuffed with newspaper. This book tells the incredible story of how Edson Arantes do Nascimento, nicknamed Pelé, grew up to become the greatest player of the 20th century.
Author: Oldfield, Matt
Published: London : Dino, 2024.
173 pages ; 20 cm.
Classic football heroes

Denton Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J920 - Junior paperback - Onloan - Due: 16 May 2024 - 38016020533800
Stalybridge Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J920 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020533818

Pets / written by Tori Kosara.

Build your LEGO skills with this bitesize guide! Become a LEGO building expert with stacks of facts, tips, and tricks at your fingertips - no previous building experience required! Get out your bricks and be inspired to build your favourite real and fantasy pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, unicorns, and much more.
Author: Kosara, Tori, 1985-
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2024.
78 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 20 cm.
LEGO pocket builder

Ashton Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J688.725 - Junior paperback - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 38016020533172
Droylsden Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J688.725 - Junior paperback - Onloan - Due: 27 Apr 2024 - 38016020533180
Hyde Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J688.725 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020533198

Goal!

A feast of football facts, plus everything you need to know about action on the pitch and behind the scenes at the stadium. This book is a visual guide to the world's most popular game. From the rules of the game to the top tournaments - the information leaps right off the page! Learn about historic ball games and the birth of football. Gen up on the laws of the game and the new technology that referees use to make vital decisions. See what it takes to run a club and keep the players in tip-top shape. This new edition includes updates to football's roll of honour to include the latest tournament winners.
New edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2024.
144 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 29 cm
1 reserve

Denton Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J796.334 - Junior hardback - On reserve shelf at Stalybridge Library - 38016020533347
Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J796.334 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 38016020533354

Folk tales for fearless girls / Samantha Newman ; illustrated by Khoa Le.

There is increased demand for empowering, heroine-oriented stories with positive female role models that will inspire both girls and boys. This book presents folk tales for fearless girls.
Author: Newman, Samantha
Published: London : Arcturus, 2024.
128 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Inspiring heroines

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J398.2 - Junior hardback - Available - 38016020533362

The book of blast off! / written by Timothy Knapman ; illustrated by Nik Henderson.

We look out of our window at the dark and twinkling sky. It's full of stars and planets and there's comets whooshing by. We want to go and see them, there's so much to explore. So let's count down and blast off - then we can find out more! Journey through space with 15 of the most iconic missions of all time, including the moon landing, Voyager 1's journey into interstellar space and Perseverance's exploration of Mars. This read aloud romp through space introduces budding astronauts to the 15 most iconic missions of all time.
Author: Knapman, Timothy
Published: London : Magic Cat Publishing, 2024.
40 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm
1 reserve

Ashton Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J629.41 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020533321
Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J629.41 - Junior paperback - On reserve shelf at Hyde Library - 38016020533339

77 awesome chemistry facts every kid should know! / Anne Rooney and Nancy Butterworth.

From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allows readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then readers are taken behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon, brought to life by full-colour diagrams and illustrations.
Author: Rooney, Anne
Published: London : Arcturus, 2023.
128 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J540 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020533297

The unicorn / written by Charis Mather.

You have probably heard many stories of magical creatures of myth. From the deadly dragon to the musical mermaid, the fiery phoenix to the unique unicorn, could any of these fantastic animals really exist? Well, that is for you to decide!
Author: Mather, Charis, 1999-
Published: King's Lynn, Norfolk : BookLife Publishing, [2023]
Published: ©2023
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 21 cm.
Creatures of myth
BookLife rapid readers

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J398.24 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020534121

Fossil / written by Dr Paul D. Taylor.

Explore the history of life on Earth through every type of fossil, from marine invertebrates such as ammonites, to fishes, plants, early amphibians, dinosaurs, birds, mammals, and even humans with this book.
Author: Taylor, Paul D.
Revised edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.
72 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 29 cm + 1 wallchart.
DK eyewitness

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J560 - Junior hardback - Available - 38016020534378

Mortal mistakes / written by Charis Mather.

Some people have had amazing lives. Other people are not remembered for their lives, though ... they are remembered for their strange deaths. Find out all about the unlucky lot who made mortal mistakes!
Author: Mather, Charis, 1999-
Published: King's Lynn, Norfolk : BookLife Publishing, [2023]
Published: ©2023
24 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 21 cm.
Nasty ways to die
BookLife rapid readers

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J306.9 - Junior paperback - Onloan - Due: 04 May 2024 - 38016020534139

Collins junior atlas / editorial advisor, Dr. Stephen Scoffham.

For primary school geographers aged 8+, this atlas includes topographical mapping and topic maps. It is divided into sections covering the UK, Europe and the world, with larger scale maps of countries and regions popular for focus studies.
Sixth edition.
Published: Glasgow : Collins, 2023.
80 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 32 cm

Denton Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J912 - Junior paperback - Onloan - Due: 09 May 2024 - 38016020534451

Festivals! / written by Jane Bingham ; illustrated by Mariona Cabassa ; edited by Felicity Brooks.

An inviting feast of festivals, from well-known celebrations, such as Christmas, Hannukah, Eid, and Diwali, to more surprising events such as the Woolly Worm Caterpillar Race and the Hungry Ghosts' Feast. Young children can dip in at any page and feel all the fun of the celebration, while learning about different cultures and traditions.
Author: Bingham, Jane, 1952-
Published: London : Usborne Publishing Limited, 2023.
32 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 30 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J394.2 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 04 May 2024 - 38016020534444

Migrants / Eduard Altarriba.

Humanity was nomadic for 99% of its existence. Sedentary life, national borders and the creation of identity documents for increasingly stricter population control are comparatively recent phenomena, and paradoxical given that the world is becoming ever more globalised. The recent emergence of populist movements in the West that are focused on closing borders and rejecting others raises serious questions about our sense of fraternity, especially when we could be facing ever larger migration movements due to the climate crisis. This book concisely explains what migration is, its causes and consequences, and the humanistic and legal aspects regarding it in the simplest, most objective ways possible, so that children have all the information they need to understand the world around them.
Author: Altarriba, Eduard
Published: Lewes, East Sussex : Button Books, 2023.
43 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 25 cm.
My world

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J304.8 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020534337

The simple science activity book / Jane Bull.

Little crafters will become little scientists as they explore, experiment, make, and create their way through every STEAM project. This hands-on crafty science book introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects. Jane Bull combines arty, craft, and cooking activities with solid scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and maths are all around us - and in everything we make and do! This book contains more than 20 fun-filled projects, each accompanied by a 'What's the science?' section explaining how it works. Children can learn how to make a toy raft and discover what makes their boat float, or how to create an ice sculpture and learn about the changing states of solids and liquids.
Author: Bull, Jane, 1957-
[New] edition.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.
64 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J507.8 - Junior hardback - Available - 38016020534410

Goddesses and heroines : meet more than 80 powerful women from around the world / Jean Menzies ; illustrated by Katie Ponder.

With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is an introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by Jean Menzies. Find out how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing; how ancient Greek witch Medea helped to defeat a dragon; and how legendary Celtic warrior Scáthach trained the hero Cú Chulainn to fight. In addition, the reference section is packed with extra information, including a pronunciation guide.
Author: Menzies, Jean
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2023.
160 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Ancient myths

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J398.21 - Junior hardback - Available - 38016020534402

Greek heroes : top ten myths and legends! / Marcia Williams.

Step into the world of ancient Greek myths and meet their amazing heroes! Find out what it takes to defeat fearsome monsters, complete deadly quests and please the fickle gods in ten thrilling stories.
Author: Williams, Marcia, 1945-
Published: London : Walker Books and Subsidiaries, 2023.
29 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 32 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J292.13 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020534394

A miscellany of mischief and magic : discover history's best hoaxes, hijinks, tricks, and illusions / Tom Adams, Jasmine Floyd.

'A Miscellany of Mischief and Magic' is a compendium of history's best hoaxes, hijinks, tricks and illusions.
Author: Adams, Tom, 1967-
Published: London : Wide Eyed Editions, 2023.
64 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 31 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J001.9 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 38016020534469

The energy we use / written by Katie Woolley ; illustrated by Sophie Foster.

In 'The Energy We Use', learn about why we need renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, or geothermal, how we use energy in the home, and what effects using fossil fuels has on our planet. The 'We Go Eco' series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, 'Go Eco' panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.
Author: Woolley, Katie
Published: London : Franklin Watts, 2023.
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 22 cm.
We go eco

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J333.79 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 38016020533271

Legends of Norse mythology : enter a world of gods, giants, monsters and heroes / Tom Birkett, Isabella Mazzanti.

'Legends of Norse Mythology' is a fully illustrated encyclopaedia of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes featuring beautiful and otherworldly illustrations from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birkett.
Author: Birkett, Tom
Published: London : Wide Eyed Editions, 2023.
78 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J293.13 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 16 May 2024 - 38016020534485

Bright stars of Black British history / J.T. Williams ; illustrated by Angela Vives.

This richly illustrated collection presents the extraordinary life stories of 14 bright stars from Black British history - from Tudor England to modern Britain - and charts their ongoing influence.
Author: Williams, J. T.
Published: London : Thames and Hudson, 2023.
160 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm

Denton Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J920.008 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 11 May 2024 - 38016020534170

Silva / Harry Coninx.

Bernardo Silva plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City. Born in Lisbon in Portual, he plays for the Portugal national team. Silva came through Portugal's Benfica youth academy league and won Breakthrough Player of the Year in 2014. He was not taken on by Manchester City as a teenager but signed for them in 2017. Silva is capable of playing in several attacking and midfield positions, and is known for his technique, acceleration, agility, passing, vision, and dribbling skills. At 25 Silva, has emerged as one of Manchester City's most important players and was nominated on the long list for this year's Ballon d'Or. This fictionalised biography is one of the titles in Ransom's 'Tales from the Pitch' series.
Author: Coninx, Harry
Published: West Meon : Ransom Publishing, 2022.
120 pages ; 20 cm.
Tales from the pitch

Ashton Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J920 - Junior paperback - On order
Denton Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J920 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020533883

Messi rules / Simon Mugford, Dan Green.

Is Lionel Messi your number 1 footballer? In this revised edition, we bring you fully up to date with Messi's story so far and feature his stats and achievements since he left Barcelona for PSG after 18 glorious seasons, including his epic Copa América win with Argentina in 2021.
Author: Mugford, Simon
Revised edition.
Published: London : Welbeck Children's Books, 2022.
128 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.
Football superstars ; 2.
1 reserve

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J920 - Junior paperback - Onloan - Due: 11 May 2024 - 38016020534113

Frozen planet II / Leisa Stewart-Sharpe and Kim Smith ; foreword by Chris Packham.

Our planet is powered by the oceans, entangled in plants, and home to animals of every colour, shape and size. But in its last true wilderness, our planet is white - welcome to our frozen planet. Each year, a quarter of our planet is frozen solid, so let's journey to these ice kingdoms: Dive under the ice ceiling and learn to swim with the seal pups, take to the skies with frozen flamingos, and settle in for a snooze with a windy walrus.
Author: Stewart-Sharpe, Leisa
Published: UK : Puffin, 2022.
56 unnumbered pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 30 cm.
BBC Earth

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J577.586 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 38016020534428

At home / Florence Urquhart and Lisa Koesterke.

This environment education book looks at how we can use energy and water in our homes, and why it's important to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste. The 'Be an Eco Hero!' series introduces environmental issues to children aged 5 and over. The books feature bright, bold illustrations and carefully explain the issues and ways to help, setting children on the path to be life-long eco heroes.
Author: Urquhart, Florence
Published: London : Franklin Watts, 2022.
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.
Be an eco hero!

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J363.72 - Junior paperback - Onloan - Due: 09 May 2024 - 38016020534493

Outdoors / Florence Urquhart and Lisa Koesterke.

Find out how you can be an eco hero outdoors! Learn about plants and animals, and how to help keep the environment clean and healthy. Then take the eco hero quiz!
Author: Urquhart, Florence
Published: London : Franklin Watts, 2022.
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.
Be an eco hero!

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J333.72 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020534808

Doctor Who : a short history of everyone / written by Craig Donaghy and Justin Richards ; illustrated by Dan Green and Dynamo Ltd.

For over forty years, the Doctor has battled against the monsters and villains of the universe. This book brings together the best - and the worst - of his enemies, companions, and fellow Time Lords.Why are the Daleks so deadly? What did Sarah Jane Smith do after she left the Doctor? Who exactly is the Master? And how did the Doctor defeat every threat, with a little help from some friends and a lot of luck. Whether you read it on or behind the sofa, this book provides a wealth of information about the monsters and villains that have made Doctor Who the tremendous success it has been over the years, and the galactic phenomenon that it is today.
Author: Donaghy, Craig
Published: London : Puffin, 2022.
309 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J791.457 - Junior hardback - Available - 38016020534204

Gods of the ancient world : a kids' guide to ancient mythologies / written by Marchella Ward ; illustrated by Xuan Le.

Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling.
Author: Ward, Marchella, 1991-
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.
144 pages : illustrations (colour), map (colour) ; 29 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J398.2 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 38016020534360

Human rights / written by Louise Spilsbury ; with illustrations by Toby Newsome.

This volume explains civil rights and the history of the fight for human rights and equality in an accessible way for younger readers. Movements in the struggle for equal human rights through history are explored chronologically. A selection of key civil rights moments and movements are broken down into short blocks of text that examine some of the history of how and why inequality exists and the struggles that have been fought to overcome this.
Author: Spilsbury, Louise
Published: London : Franklin Watts, [2022]
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm.
Civil rights stories

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J323 - Junior paperback - Available - 38016020534345

Spider-Man character encyclopedia

Spider-Man is one of the world's best-loved and most recognized super heroes, the spectacular star of comic books, movie blockbusters and TV shows. Released to coincide with Spidey's 60th anniversary, this encyclopedia profiles more than 200 timeless Spidey characters in alphabetical order.
Author: Wallace, Daniel, 1970-
New edition / written by Daniel Wallace and Melanie Scott.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.
207 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm

Dukinfield Library - (Tameside) - Junior Non Fiction - J741.535 - Junior hardback - Onloan - Due: 23 Apr 2024 - 38016020534188