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Roy Apps
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Robbers, Cops, Crime
Discover the amazing history of policing through photographs - from historic invaders to Interpol and DNA profiling in this fascinating children's book for ages 7+…
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Greg Rutherford
This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows the jumping story of Greg Rutherford and his incredible rise to become Olympic…
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Neymar
This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows the jaw-dropping story of Neymar, from his early days playing for Santos FC…
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Harry Kane
This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows Harry Kane's story and his journey to becoming Tottenham Hotspur's leading striker and…
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Serena Williams
This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows the 'smash-hit' story of tennis star Serena Williams and her rise through the…
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Fara Williams
This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows the life story of Fara Williams and her rise to become a world-class…
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Cristiano Ronaldo
This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows the amazing story of Cristiano Ronaldo from his first street kickabout in Funchal,…
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Jamie Vardy
This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows the dream-come-true story of Jamie Vardy and his amazing rise to become a…
Smoke, Flame, Fire!: A History of Firefighting
Fire! FIRE! At the first sign of a fire we call the fire brigade. But what did people do before the fire service existed? Learn…
The Top Secret History of Codes and Code Breaking
Explore the history of codes from The Haircut Code, used by the Persians to convey messages in war, to Ancient Hebrew ciphers, pictorial codes of…
EDGE: Sporting Heroes: Adam Peaty
This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows the swimming story of Adam Peaty and his incredible rise to become a…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Usain Bolt
Usain had a dream, he wanted to play cricket. But an eagle-eyed coach spotted his sprinting talent at school in Jamaica. Usain soon discovered that…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Leo Messi
We've all got a dream, right? Growing up in Rosario, Argentina was tough for a kid - especially a little one like Lionel Messi. But…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Nicola Adams
Nicola appeared in a BBC list of 100 top inspirational women, and reading her story you can see why. After joining an all-boys boxing club…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Louis Smith
When Louis Smith was seven he was faced with a choice that would change the course of his whole life. He chose the path of…
EDGE: How to Handle Your Dad
This super silly book is here to 'help' children with all dad-related breakdowns (so add it to the basket quick, before your dad spots it…
EDGE: How to Handle Your Teacher
Funny and fast moving, with just the right level of Dennis-the-Menace-type mischief, How to Handle: Your Teacher is perfect for readers who love a good…
EDGE: How to Handle Your School
This super silly book is here to 'help' children with all dad-related breakdowns (so add it to the basket quick, before your dad spots it…
EDGE: How to Handle Your Mum
This super silly book is here to 'help' children with all mum-related problems (so add it to the basket quick, before your mum spots it…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Tom Daley
From the time that Tom, aged 8, drew a picture of his ambition to dive at the Olympic Games, he has gone on to become…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Ellie Simmonds
Ellie, or Eleanor, Simmonds, is a swimming legend - and she's only sixteen years old - a multi-Paralympic champion. Read her story from her childhood…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Mo Farah
Mo Farah is the UK's most successful distance runner - and double gold-medalist at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read his story, from his childhood…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Jessica Ennis-Hill
After injury prevented her from competing in the 2008 Olympic Games, Jessica Ennis fought back to become the 2012 Olympic gold medal winner in the…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Bradley Wiggins
Bradley Wiggins is a national hero - the first British person to win the Tour de France - EVER. Read his story from his childhood…
EDGE: Dream to Win: David Beckham
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? David had a dream -- to play for Manchester United. This is the story of David's…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Wayne Rooney
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Wayne had a dream -- to be a world-class football player. This is the story of…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Lewis Hamilton
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Lewis had a dream -- to be a Formula 1 racing driver. This is the story…
EDGE: Dream to Win: Andy Murray
Ever had a dream -- a dream to win? Andy had a dream -- to be the number one tennis player. This is the story…
EDGE: Deadly Tales: Dont Look Behind You and The Babysitter
Bored with sleeping soundly? Fed up with sweet dreams? Well this is the book for you! Deadly Tales features two nightmare urban legends that you'll…