Books published by Capstone Global Library Ltd

You may have heard of Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell. But have you ever heard of Hedy Lamarr or Bi Sheng? Without Hedy Lamarr, we wouldn't have wireless technology. Without Bi Sheng, we wouldn't have printed books! Learn about eight important inventors and how their inventions have shaped the world we live in today.

Omar goes with his family to a research station in Antarctica. Omar's favourite sport is football. He hopes the new friends he meets there will like football too. But when he arrives, Peter is the only other child there, and football is hard to play in the snow! Will Omar find new interests with Peter in his snowy surroundings? Or is he bound for a boring and lonely trip?

Raj, Mia, Ari and Jez want to raise money for a recording studio at their school. They ask people in the neighbourhood to donate items for them to sell and raise money. When the friends come across a seemingly valuable fountain pen, they go on a search to track down the pen's origins.

This folktale tells the story of a boy named Kim who lives near a village. He helps on his family farm. He gets eggs from the chickens. He gets milk from the goat. He sits under the tree for shade and collects fruit from it. But he never tells any of them thank you! After Kim rescues a tiger, it is ungrateful to Kim. The tiger wants to eat Kim! Will the other animals and the tree help him?

Do you like pizza? Have you ever wondered how the pizza came to be? How are the grains for the crust grown? How are the tomatoes harvested before they are used in the sauce? Milk is the main ingredient in cheese. It comes from dairy cows. How is the cheese made at factories? Follow along to find out how all those delicious pizza ingredients get on your plate!

This KS2 Ancient Egyptians Pack features 12 books that explore Egyptian Myths and Legends and teach children about Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Was: £100 NOW: £50

Bianca is thrilled when her parents announce that her grandfather is coming to live with them. Bianca and Abuelo share a love of football, and she can't wait to share her love of drumming with her grandfather too. But when Abuelo arrives, he has his own ideas about how Bianca should practise and play. Those ideas translate into trouble on the field. Can Bianca find the beat in her feet before it costs her team the tournament?

Andy isn't excited about going camping. Things go downhill when the older boys start telling stories of mysterious fairy circles hidden in the ancient woods. If you disturb a circle, they say, you'll be snatched away forever by vicious creatures. Andy assumes it's a made-up tale to frighten newbies, but when he kicks over a circle made of stones and bones, he'll find out there may be some truth to the legends after all... In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.

A dangerous book is missing from the Library of Doom. The book has no words, except for one single sentence. Whoever reads it disappears. Forever. When the book appears in a classroom on the first day of school, it will be up to the Librarian to close this new chapter of fear. Uncover hidden threats and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.

Henry is a good helper! He can even help with his dog, Toby.

New-kid Javier Moreno makes a big splash on the football pitch when a video of his amazing goal goes viral. But now the fame is going to his head, and he's hogging the ball and showing off. Will Javi's solo act ruin the team's chances at making the championships? Dynamic full-colour comic artwork sets the stage for this exciting Graphic Novel, a winning choice for any young reader.

Nimo Mohamed has made the cross-country team and she's determined to keep up with the older girls. So she's training harder than ever, maybe too hard. Soon the runner's grades at school are tumbling, her running times are slipping and her body is completely exhausted. Can Nimo learn to pace herself and stop this running overload? With its high-stakes sports story with an exciting full-colour comic format, this Graphic Novel is a winner for young readers.

After a trip to the zoo Katie wonders how animals clean their teeth. She asks her dental hygienist at her dental appointment. The hygienist, Ms Katz, can't answer all of Katie's curious questions. But she still makes Katie's trip to the dentist comfortable and fun. Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighbourhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

When Katie finds a poorly kitten, she simply must help! She asks Dad to take the kitten for a trip to Dr Wong's vet clinic. Dr Wong helps animals of all shapes and sizes, from parrots that won't talk to iguanas that won't eat. Can he help the stray kitten too? Katie loves her community and that love is shown in Katie Woo's Neighbourhood, an early chapter book series by author Fran Manushkin.

Hoping to avoid the Alcatraz guards, Zak Nine and Erro decide to climb down into a deep canyon to hide. But soon the boys see some huge rock formations that move! Zak and Erro are quickly caught by the giant criminals that have been imprisoned in the deep gorge. Some of the giants want to hand the boys over to the Alcatraz guards to gain their own freedom. But a few giants would rather turn the boys into dinner! Will Zak and Erro outwit their captors and get away before becoming the giants' next meal?

Zak Nine has been captured and placed in Planet Alcatraz's "Monster Zoo". But this isn't any ordinary zoo. This zoo holds dozens of alien "monsters" who are forced to fight for the entertainment of the prison planet's owners. Zak's friend, Erro, is determined to break into the zoo to rescue the human boy. Erro will need to rely on his Quom survival skills to succeed. Will he be able to find Zak, avoid the zoo's Overseers and find a way out?

Shelley loves bedtime, especially reading with her dad. But her dad starts a new job, and it gets in the way of their bedtime routine. So Shelley takes action! She fires her dad, posts a Help Wanted sign, and starts interviews immediately. She is thrilled when her favourite characters from fairy tales line up to apply. But Sleeping Beauty can't stay awake, the Gingerbread Man steals her book, and Snow White brings along her whole team. Shelley is running out of options. Is bedtime ruined forever?

After a long wait, the snow is falling. Rico is ready to race into some winter activities. Will Robot be able to keep up?

Robot builds a new racing car. But it doesn't seem to work. Robot and Rico are ready to get this car back on track!

A crackling fire. Weird shadows. Strange noises. And a scary story. Are Robot and Rico ready for their first camping adventure?