Books published by Scholastic

Discover all the frightful facts behind the story of cars on theroad across the world in this brand new Horrible Histories book. From scalding steam engines to preposterous propellor powered vehicles,awful accidents to rebellious road raiders, cursed cars andrisky racers, it's all in Horrible Histories: On the Road.

Beautifully told and stunningly illustrated, My Tree is a story aboutthe joy and adventure of life, the dark clouds that sometimeshang over us, and how endings can also be new beginnings. An uplifting and reassuring picture book filled with hope.

Ailsa Craig is always late! To her own birth, even her ownhouse exploding! Although it is certainly better to be late forthat than early. Then one day, Ailsa discovers a twenty-fifth hourin a day. The Magic Hour. But messing with time, can havedesperate consequences.

A stunning reimagining of the classic tale, The Frog Princethat proves anyone can have their happily ever after!

Explore all the incredible colours in the natural world!Why is the sky blue? What makes the grass green? Why is purple sorare in nature?

12-year-old Ellie and her best friend Abby, live in the small-townof Plainsboro where nothing ever happens. Ellie is an unassumingand unspectacular comic book geek, and she idolises her best-friendAbby who is cool, chic and talented. But when a freak earthquakestrikes the small town, Ellie learns that she has acquired anunimaginable power...

The debut children's book by incredible actress and dementia-awarenesscampaigner, Vicky McClure. A page-turning crime-solving mysterywith friendship and teamwork at its heart.

Olly Brown never gets to take home the Year 6 class hamster becausehis overprotective dad has some weird hang-up about how much responsibilitypets are. But then the hamster shows up in Olly's house- and it can communicate with him! There's a whole civilizationof super-advanced, intelligent hamsters who seem to be worshippingOlly as a god?

The classic, much-loved story of Puss in Boots, masterfully broughtto life by Axel Scheffler. When a miller's son is given a talking cat, he is about to move upin the world ... but will the pair be able to outwit a wicked magicianand save a kingdom together?

When Hare teases Hedgehog about his little legs, Hedgehog is so upsethe challenges the long-legged hare to a race. With the help of his clever wife, can Hedgehog come up with a planto beat the snooty hare, and prove that hedgehogs are just as goodas hares?

Uncover the history of Ukraine, from the ancient past until the presentday.

The Worst in the World is packed full of the foulest gold, silverand bronze medal winning entries in horrible categories such asdiseases, battles, emperors, punishments, schools and more. Readall about the most horrible top threes across history (in one man'sopinion), they're the absolute worst!

The multi-generational, matriarchal magic and funny fantasy of ENCANTOmeets Noel Fitzpatrick's VETMAN. From superstar TV presenterand bestselling children's author Alesha Dixon.

Everything Scotland - a celebration of the Scottish people, theirrich culture and fascinating history.

If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, thisis the book for you. But watch out! If you're not careful, you mightupset a jellyphant . . . Or even disturb a hungry alligrator!SNIP! SNAP! Filled with die-cut delights and lots of laughter, getready for the feast of your life.

This beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated picture bookis full of all the hope and joy that comes with new beginnings. With an inspiring and encouraging message to help children throughlife's ups and downs, it's the perfect gift for all children!

Everyone gets a signal that tells them the exact halfway point oftheir lives. Flint knows he will die at 16 and science-obsessedSeptember is determined to find a cure for "half-lifing". Chancebrings the two together, but is their time together destined to endin heartbreak or can September find a cure?

Compelling stories from female Afghan voices. Using extracts from diaries kept in real timeduring and following the fall of Kabul in 2021,this book gives children personal and compelling snapshotsfrom a woman's perspective.

An inspirational story about optimism and overcoming adversity fromNew York Times bestselling illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds anddebut author, Marc Colagiovanni!Some days your worries, doubts, fears and frustrations can becometoo heavy to carry. But what if you just left them behind.?

Top 50 Kings and Queens is packed full of foul facts and loathsome lists all about our ruthless rulers. Filled with brand new material, this pocket-sized guide to rotten royalty has all the trademark Horrible Histories humour in bite-sized chunks. With eye-catching, full-colour layouts and new illustrations from Martin Brown, it's perfect for fans of the series and new readers alike.

DESTINY IS NEAR... The land of Jarell's ancestors, is still not safe,and he must return if he is to stop the sorcerer Ikala fromgaining power. Together with the help of Kimisi, and their new allyBo-de, the trio must journey to a city of clay if they are tofind what they need to defeat their enemy. But danger lies ahead...

From Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Skibo Castle in the Scottish highlands, Horrible Histories: Crackin' Castles covers the history of Britain from the time of the Romans to the London Blitz. Filled with adventure, danger, magic, sieges, treachery, spies, revenge and much more besides - all in the classic Horrible Histories style! It's a seriously horrible read.

"Fisherman Charlie's new puppy, Hudson, is the cutest! But Hudson keeps taking the other dogs' toys, running through Emily Elizabeth's sandcastles, and barking loudly all the time. Everyone has had enough! Clifford and his pals decide to start a puppy preschool for Hudson. Can they teach Hudson how to be a good friend?"--