Books & Educational Material
Browse our range of books and educational materials for electronics, coding, and STEM learning. From beginner Arduino guides to advanced maker project books, you'll find printed resources covering robotics, Python, Raspberry Pi, and more.
Great for classrooms, homeschool programs, hobbyists, and anyone keen to learn by building. We stock titles suited to all skill levels, from kids through to experienced makers.
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Getting Started with the Micro:Bit
SKU: LB-00256 | Brand: Little Bird
The micro:bit, a tiny computer being distributed by the BBC to students all over the UK, is now available for anyone to purchase and play with. Its small size and low power requirements make it an ideal project pla...
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Build Your Own Coils and Transformers Book
SKU: TB-BM2440 | Brand: Little Bird
A practical guide to winding your own coils and transformers, covering everything from the fundamentals of inductance and impedance through to the design and construction of IF transformers, output transformers, and p...
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Getting Started with Sensors : Measure the World with Electronics, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi
SKU: LB-00341 | Brand: Little Bird
Learn to build electronic projects that sense the physical world using sensors, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi. This book takes you from basic electronic circuits through to sophisticated sensor systems that can react to t...
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555 Timer its Applications Book
SKU: TB-BM2466 | Brand: Little Bird
This practical guide covers the functions and operation of the iconic 555 Timer IC, then walks through 21 projects you can build using it. From photo timers and touch plate controllers to NiCad chargers and frequency ...
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The Art of Electronics: The X Chapters - by Horowitz Hill
SKU: AF-4360 | Brand: Adafruit
Wow did you hear about that new sequel coming out? No, no, not The Matrix 4 – it's The Art of Electronics - X Chapters! More delicious, practical electronic advice from the masters, Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill.&nb...
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Coding for Beginners: Using Scratch (Spiral bound)
SKU: LB-1409599353 | Brand: Little Bird
An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book will teach children the basics of Scratch (a free, online programme developed by MIT which is widely used in primary schools), allowi...
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Dash Challenge Cards
SKU: WW-DASHCARD | Brand: Little Bird
Dash Challenge Cards teach the fundamentals of coding through fun robot games. Learn about loops, events, conditionals, sequences and more while you play. This box of Dash Challenge Cards includes 24 Challenge Cards*,...
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The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn
SKU: LB-00336 | Brand: Little Bird
Start-to-finish, fun projects for makers of all types, ages, and skill levels! Written by two school librarians obsessed with making stuff, this easy-to-follow guide is full of hands-on, low-cost makerspace projects t...
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Makey Makey by Sandy Ng
SKU: LB-00337 | Brand: Little Bird
Makey Makey by Sandy Ng introduces students to the art of innovation through the Makey Makey kit — a device that turns everyday objects into touchpads that control your computer's keyboard. Through detailed explanatio...
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Project Notebook (Black)
SKU: DF-DWG0001-B | Brand: DFRobot
This is a DFRobot electronic project notebook. We have been using this for a long time and now it has become a necessity for all DFRobot engineers. This notebook represents creativity, attention to details and the sp...
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Electrical Engineering 101 - (3rd Edition)
SKU: SF-BOK-09458 | Brand: SparkFun
Everything you should have learned in school, but probably didn’t! This book is great for electronics newbies, or if you just need a refresher course. Topics ranging from Ohm’s law to proper usage of an oscilloscope t...
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The official Raspberry Pi Projects Book - Volume 5
SKU: RP-MAG26 | Brand: Raspberry Pi Ltd
The Raspberry Pi is loved the world over by educators and makers thanks to its tiny size and endless possibilities. Find out why it’s loved and how to use it with the latest official Projects Book - we’ve managed to s...
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Practical Raspberry Pi
SKU: LB-00107 | Brand: Little Bird
Practical Raspberry Pi takes you quickly through the hardware and software basics of the Raspberry Pi. Author Brendan Horan then gets you started on a series of fun and practical projects, including a simple temperatu...
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Bee-Bot Lessons (Resources CD Site License)
SKU: ED-BB-T-8 | Brand: Edtechs
A comprehensive resource pack of classroom-tested Bee-Bot activities and lesson plans, licensed for use across an entire school site. Developed by kindergarten teacher Cristy McBee, each lesson has been refined throug...
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Exploring Raspberry Pi : Interfacing to the Real World with Embedded Linux
SKU: LB-1119188687 | Brand: Little Bird
Expand Raspberry Pi capabilities with fundamental engineering principles Exploring Raspberry Pi is the innovators guide to bringing Raspberry Pi to life. This book favors engineering principles over a 'recipe' approac...
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E-Textiles
SKU: LB-1624312721 | Brand: Little Bird
Computers and electronic technology have gotten so small and portable that they can be woven into the fabric we wear. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical wo...
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Learn to Solder : Tools and Techniques for Assembling Electronics
SKU: LB-1449337244 | Brand: Little Bird
Learn to Solder is a concise, beginner-friendly guide from the MAKE series that covers the fundamentals of soldering for electronics assembly. From workspace preparation and component identification through to making ...
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Raspberry Pi Hacks
SKU: PI-BK0110 | Brand: Pimoroni
With more than 60 practical and creative hacks, this book helps you turn Raspberry Pi into the centerpiece of some cool electronics projects. Want to create a controller for a camera or a robot? Set up Linux distribut...
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Make: Bluetooth
SKU: PI-BK0410 | Brand: Pimoroni
Make: Bluetooth is your guide to building Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) projects with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and smartphones. From wiring circuits and connecting off-the-shelf sensors to writing your own custom Bluetooth...
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Make: Basic Arduino Projects
SKU: PI-BK0204 | Brand: Pimoroni
This companion book to MakerShed's Ultimate Arduino Microcontroller Pack provides 26 clearly explained projects that you can build with this top-selling kit right awayProjects include multicolor flashing lights, timer...
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