Books published by publisher Kingfisher Books Ltd

This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design. Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone. Spiders introduces children who can read alone to these creepy creatures. It includes facts about body parts, how they find food, and how they spin webs. See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.

History is not just about dates and events, but about people, how they lived and how political and religious changes affected their lives. This book tells the history of the world from the time when people first inhabited the Earth some 300,000 years ago, up to the present day. The presentation is visual, with the use of overview, summaries, themes and strands on particular subjects accompanied by a continuous linking chronological time-line of dates and events. The themes and strands focus on war, society, religion, people (covering topics such as homes, clothes and leisure), buildings, trade, arts and crafts, science and communication. Biographies of major historical figures are included throughout, and in addition to the time-line there is a ready-reference section with lists which include Roman emperors, Chinese dynasties, Russian tsars and Soviet rulers, British heads of state and prime ministers, and American presidents.

Milly-Molly-Mandy's cheerful character and her pink candy-striped dress have enchanted generations of readers. This deluxe slipcase with two audio CDs includes eight charming stories about the familiar situations and small dilemmas that make up a child's world. Warm colour illustrations inspired by the original drawings bring Milly- Molly-Mandy's bygone era to life for a new generation of children.

The sagas of Zeus, Isis, Thor and Beowulf are some of the best adventure stories ever told. This collection of over 30 myths and legends, retold by Anthony Horowitz in a lively, original style, has captivated modern readers since its first publication in 1985. Gathered together from many people and from many lands, these tales - both familiar and less well known - are presented here in an updated jacket, and fully illustrated with black-and-white line drawings. This book is the perfect gift for any child!