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Belinda Gallagher

    Belinda Gallagher is an author and editor specializing in children's and young adult literature. Her published works encompass beloved nursery rhymes, classic fairy tales, and engaging factual books for young readers. Gallagher excels at breathing new life into traditional narratives and presenting informative content in an accessible manner. Her editorial contributions significantly shape children's literature, offering young audiences diverse and captivating reading experiences.

    First Picture Encyclopedia of Animals
    Junior Encyclopedia
    Little Miss Muffet and Friends
    Children's Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life
    World of Science
    Children's Encyclopedia. Ocean
    • Children's Encyclopedia. Ocean

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Discover the world's oceans and beyond with this highly visual encyclopedia. Includes detailed information information about coral reefs, seashores and marine life.

      Children's Encyclopedia. Ocean
      5.0
    • This children's encyclopedia is filled with exciting facts about Earth's features and beyond, covering topics like planet Earth, polar lands, oceans, rainforests, and environmental conservation. Each subject is presented in short, numbered facts, making it easy to digest. The book is visually engaging with fantastic photos and artwork, alongside special panels featuring incredible facts, quizzes, and hands-on projects. Aimed at children aged 7 and up, it serves as a fun and stimulating learning tool. Key topics include the planet's interior, massive mountains, wild weather, polar animals, tides, and global warming. Fascinating facts highlight the wonders of Earth, such as the occurrence of 45,000 thunderstorms daily and the unique building techniques of rainforest inhabitants. The book also shares captivating insights, like the albatross's ability to soar for years before landing. To enhance learning, it includes engaging activities like making a compass with a bowl of water, creating bird feed to attract local birds, and crafting a penguin from simple materials. This encyclopedia not only educates but also inspires creativity and curiosity in young minds.

      Children's Encyclopedia Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life
      5.0
    • Little Miss Muffet and Friends

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This collection of best-loved nursery rhymes also includes fairy tale and first poems.

      Little Miss Muffet and Friends
      5.0
    • First Picture Encyclopedia of Animals

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      This beautifully illustrated encyclopedia invites young readers to discover the animal kingdom, showcasing over 100 fascinating creatures. It highlights intriguing facts about a variety of animals, from the life cycle of axolotls to the communication skills of wolves and the hunting techniques of barn owls. Kids will also learn about the vital role bees play in pollination, making it an engaging resource for curious minds eager to explore wildlife.

      First Picture Encyclopedia of Animals
      4.0
    • Packed with bright, engaging illustrations and lots of labels, little ones will love exploring familiar objects around the house, room by room. With loads to spot on every page, children are encouraged to practise their vocabulary skills as they learn new words. Fun questions throughout explore numbers, colours and shapes.

      Wonderful Words: At Home!
      4.0
    • This title is a collection of favourite nursery rhymes, first poems and fairytales. Beautifully illustrated and a host of best-loved characters will delight and entertain readers.

      Little Bo-peep and Friends
      4.0
    • Ten-Minute Stories

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      A treasure trove of more that 50 short tales about heroes, magic and adventure are brought to life with delightful illustrations. Children will cherish these ten-minute favorites, by well-known authors such as Mark Twain and the Brothers Grimm.

      Ten-Minute Stories
      3.5
    • British History

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Take a step back in time to the days of Celtic clans, Viking marauders and when fashion was all frills and wigs. If you thought that knights really rode on white chargers, you'd be wrong. Find out the shocking truth about historical Britain with these hysterically funny cartoons by Mark Davis.The 'Bubblefacts' series takes a fresh look at British history - rebellious leaders, great inventors, invaders and conquerors are all covered.

      British History
      3.0
    • Children's Encyclopedia - Animals

      Bugs, Sharks, Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds and Mammals. Information Packed and Stunningly Visual.

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This engaging encyclopedia features 500 fascinating facts about bugs, sharks, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals, designed to captivate young readers. Children will explore the wonders of the animal kingdom through concise, numbered facts, complemented by stunning photographs and artwork. Special panels throughout offer incredible facts, quizzes, and hands-on projects, making learning both enjoyable and interactive. Discover how spiders weave their webs, where reptiles lay their eggs, and the reasons behind the fennec fox's large ears. The easy-to-follow format promotes reading and learning skills, while fun projects and quizzes encourage further exploration. Key topics include insects, super swimmers, reptiles, adaptable animals, birds, and mammals, with intriguing examples like the great white shark's 300 razor-sharp teeth and the impressive displays of male Agamid lizards. Activities such as creating your own flying stingray, racing against a cheetah, and crafting animal masks using card enhance the learning experience. This encyclopedia is perfect for children aged 7 and up, sparking curiosity and a love for the animal world.

      Children's Encyclopedia - Animals
      3.8
    • Magical Stories

      • 383 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Step into an enchanted land of curious folk and extraordinary beasts, where spells are cast and magic glitters in the air.

      Magical Stories
      4.0
    • This collection of best-loved nursery rhymes also includes fairy tales and first poems. Children will love reading about Little Jack Horner, Peter Piper and The Queen of Hearts as they enjoy the beautiful illustrations.

      Little Jack Horner and Friends
      3.0
    • Historical Heroes

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Collection of biographies, for children that have been previously published separately. They are "wickedly funny proflies of six time-honoured megastars!" and this volume comes with many colour cartoons.

      Historical Heroes
      3.9
    • For centuries, the myth of the vampire has intrigued mortal minds. A creature so loathsome, but at the same time so alluring, has inspired literature throughout the ages. This collection contains stories and extracts by established masters of horror such as Bram Stoker, M.R. James and Sheridan Le Fanu.

      Classic Tales of Vampires and Shapeshifters
      3.8
    • My First Storybook

      • 93 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      A collection of easy to read stories, paging is color coded for each story.

      My First Storybook
    • My First Big Book of Shark Facts

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Engaging young readers, this informative book presents essential science and fascinating facts about sharks through a lively question-and-answer format. It encourages curiosity and learning, making complex information accessible and enjoyable for children.

      My First Big Book of Shark Facts
    • Caring for Wildlife

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Filled with creative and innovative hands-on projects, this book encourages children to take action in helping wild animals in their neighborhoods. It emphasizes that even small efforts can make a significant difference, inspiring young readers to engage with and support local wildlife.

      Caring for Wildlife
    • Dinosaurs

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      This alphabetical handbook features over 40 dinosaurs. Each page showcases a realistic illustration and a scale-to-man feature shows how big each dinosaur was.

      Dinosaurs
    • Classic animal stories

      • 511 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Containing 25 timeless tales of animal adventures, 'Classic Animal Stories' is a wild and wonderful collection for children to treasure.

      Classic animal stories
    • Poems for Young Children

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      A unique and charming treasury of more than 400 classic poems, this book features themed sections and a mixture of styles to provide a poem for every occasion.

      Poems for Young Children
    • Simply retold and wonderfully illustrated, this series brings together charming tales that children will enjoy. Each story takes approximately 10 minutes to read.

      The Brave Tin Soldier and Other Stories
    • Ten-Minute Stories: The Elephant's Child

      And Other Stories

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Simply retold and wonderfully illustrated, this series brings together charming tales that children will enjoy. Each story takes approximately 10 minutes to read.

      Ten-Minute Stories: The Elephant's Child
    • Why? Why? Why?

      First Book of Questions and Answers

      • 251 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This fun question-and-answer book covers key topics within history, science and nature/ Perfect for younger readers, questions are clearly answered and fantastic illustrations help explain things further. Throughout there are hilarious cartoons to keep children hooked and some extraordinary facts to really entertain young minds. Specially designed panels give tips on further learning.

      Why? Why? Why?
    • First Fun Animals

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This is a fun introduction to amazing animals. Imaginative illustrations encourage young readers through the pages as they learn all about lovable pets, creepy crawlies and night time animals.

      First Fun Animals