Books by Jillian Powell

It's 1941 and you are a secret agent for Great Britain. Find out what training and skills you need to ensure you achieve your mission and return home safely. This instruction book was written by Jillian Powell, with photos straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum.

Bold, colourful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects they'd choose for themselves.

Find out what life was like for the children growing up during World War II. With photographs straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, Jillian Powell looks at rationing, schooling and evacuation and how the daily lives of children were affected by the war.

From pigeons and elephants to parachuting dogs - millions of animals helped in both world wars. This non-fiction book, with fascinating photographs from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, focuses on the animals that were involved and their bravery in the face of battle.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Have you ever been camping? Become an expert camper - find out how to read maps, set up camp, cook campfire food and even track wild-animals with this fun non-fiction information book. Stunning photographs and useful step-by-step drawings accompany the text.

What different objects can children use during play? Find out in this photographic non-fiction book.

Let's get creative and have fun! Get an old sock, some glue, marker pens and material and follow this simple instruction text to make your own cool frog or snake hand puppet. Photographically illustrated the lively, colourful images show each stage and each instruction clearly for children to follow.

Three short exciting stories with questions at the back of the book.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Imagine you were a child in Victorian times. What was your day like? What did you wear, eat and play with? Did you go to school, or out to work? Find out what life was like for children in this enthralling non-fiction book.

Stacey and her best mate Becks love to show off to each other with their new bags. One day, Stacey finds a beautiful old handbag that she takes with her everywhere, but the bag hides a secret that's meant just for Stacey.

A close-up look at sharks, how they live and swim; the relationship between people and sharks; amazing sharks and shark facts. Photographic images Includes contents, facts and index

Joe doesn't want some weird kid coming to stay with him on the school exchange, but Zeb is not what he expected. Zeb can do tricks that are out of this world, but why is he so fond of chips?

Pete and Danny are mad about the latest gadgets. While Danny plays with picture messages, Pete's hooked on the latest game. But is it safe? When Pete finds the answer, he leaves Danny to put the pieces together.

Carl's family are thrilled when they are chosen for a reality TV show. Carl is not so sure. When it seems that there is more to it than meets the eye, Carl has to act. But will he be in time?

Josh was dreading having to move in with Tom. He is clearly out to get Josh, and when Tom starts sleepwalking, Josh thinks it's just another trick. But when he follows the sleepwalker's trail, Josh discovers something far more sinister is afoot...

Brad, Conor and Scott are bored. That is, until they find the briefcase. When they discover a mobile number, it leads them from clue to clue to a cold, damp cave. But what is at the end of the trail?