Gotta catch this action-packed adventure about Ash and Pikachu! This illustrated chapter book features the cool, brand-new Galar Pokemon from the latest Nintendo Switch games, Pokemon Sword and Shield! Ash, Pikachu, and friends are on a new quest through Galar. This action-packed adventure will see the beloved Trainer and his team take on foes new and old with some cool new Pokemon by his side.This book is based on a thrilling three-part storyline from the top-rated Disney XD animated series. Black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Visit the busy town of Adventure Bay--home to Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol--in this all-new hardcover storybook! Join Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the pups from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol for a tour of the town of Adventure Bay. Girls and boys ages 3 to 7 will enjoy this full-color hardcover storybook that takes them to the airport, the hospital, a movie set, and many other pup-tacular places from the hit TV show.

Elmo shares mindfulness tips to help his Sesame Street friends--and preschoolers everywhere--stay calm and focused. Just like kids everywhere, Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster, and their Sesame Street friends sometimes have trouble controlling their emotions. This board book offers thoughtful suggestions as to what to do when you're scared, angry, frustrated, upset, and overwhelmed. Young children can learn simple techniques to stay calm and focused such as belly breathing, counting to 10, hugging yourself, and using a glitter jar. This oversized board book, filled with color photographs and illustrations of Elmo and the other Sesame Street muppets, is a perfect format for parents and caretakers to read with their children. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

Go behind the scenes with the March sisters in this in-world guide to Little Women, as adapted and directed by Greta Gerwig Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaption of Little Women is bringing new fans to Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic, and this comprehensive, in-world guide follows the making of this highly anticipated film, starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothee Chalamet, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep, Bob Odenkirk, and Chris Cooper. Readers will see the character sketches and costumes that brought these cherished characters to life; the real-life locations that were transformed into iconic sets for the film, how storyboards took key scenes from page to screen, and more!

The 1995 film Rob Roy, based on the life of the Highland folk hero, cattle-thief and outlaw, starring Liam Neeson and Jessica Lange, was released in 1995. Although initially overshadowed by Braveheart, many critics now see Mel Gibson's movie as a product of its time, and view Rob Roy as more timeless, a film set firmly within the Scottish tradition of Romantic storytelling. David Manderson's SCOTNOTE study guide explores the historical and fictional background of the story, and shows how this tale has been retold as a modern film. The book also examines the language of film, and provides a handy guide to cinematography, sound and other elements of the film-maker's art. These notes are suitable for senior school pupils and students at all levels.

Thomas is ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Thomas is excited to join Nia on safari in Kenya. But when he gets scared by the wild animals, Nia must teach him how useful they can be! Will Thomas be brave and make some new friends along the way? A beautifully-illustrated picture book with an action-packed adventure for Thomas and his friends. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit as and essential part of our literary heritage. Also available: Thomas the Hero 9781405296755 The Story of Thomas 9781405297448 Happy Birthday, Thomas 9781405297240

Get ready for some spooky costume fun with Bing and his friends in this brilliant new Halloween picture book! It is Halloween and Bing is dressed up as his favourite dinosaur, super-bitey Biteysaurus, for a special pumpkin party in the park! RAAAAAAR! But is his costume a bit too scary for his little cousin Charlie?

Almost 100 activities inspired by Minecraft that boys and girls will love: word search, spot the difference, crossword puzzles, mazes, and more! Gamers can explore new biomes, battle ferocious mobs, and build dazzling new structures wherever you are-whether on a long car trip or at the beach! This vibrant, fun book of activities for is jam-packed with puzzles and games to keep even the most meticulous Minecrafter entertained for hours upon hours. Games include: Stave Says Creeper Twins Hostile Mob Alpha Code Squared Up: Farm Bobs Find the Portal And more This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. Beat your boredom with a treasure trove of activities, straight from your favorite game!

Digital video and film technologies are transforming classrooms across the world. Teaching the Screen looks beyond the buttons and knobs to explore ways of teaching video and film effectively in secondary classrooms. More and more young people have access to low-cost filming and editing technologies - mobile phones, computers, portable digital - which is changing the experience of digital storytelling. Approaches to classroom teaching and learning need to change too. The authors offer a new pedagogy of film storytelling that draws on research from effective classroom film learning practice. They contextualise screen learning within different educational settings, discuss how teachers can highlight aesthetics in film appreciation and filmmaking, and explore the impact of different technologies. Teaching the Screen is essential reading for educators who want to create engaging learning and teaching activities with screen technologies in secondary English and other subject areas.'A well balanced and comprehensive account of the issues in filmmaking likely to be encountered by English teachers. It lifts engagement beyond the usual procedural knowledge level, to one of active critique.' - Sue Brindley, University of Cambridge'This book has bridged the theoretical and practical without compromising either. It offers a thorough systematic account of theoretical issues and practical techniques in teaching film appreciation and filmmaking.' - Associate Professor George Belliveau, University of British Columbia

Digital video and film technologies are transforming classrooms across the world. Teaching the Screen looks beyond the buttons and knobs to explore ways of teaching video and film effectively in secondary classrooms. More and more young people have access to low-cost filming and editing technologies - mobile phones, computers, portable digital - which is changing the experience of digital storytelling. Approaches to classroom teaching and learning need to change too. The authors offer a new pedagogy of film storytelling that draws on research from effective classroom film learning practice. They contextualise screen learning within different educational settings, discuss how teachers can highlight aesthetics in film appreciation and filmmaking, and explore the impact of different technologies. Teaching the Screen is essential reading for educators who want to create engaging learning and teaching activities with screen technologies in secondary English and other subject areas. 'A well balanced and comprehensive account of the issues in filmmaking likely to be encountered by English teachers. It lifts engagement beyond the usual procedural knowledge level, to one of active critique.' - Sue Brindley, University of Cambridge 'This book has bridged the theoretical and practical without compromising either. It offers a thorough systematic account of theoretical issues and practical techniques in teaching film appreciation and filmmaking.' - Associate Professor George Belliveau, University of British Columbia

This Batman encyclopedia is packed with all the latest Batman comic book art, stories, facts and statistics on DC Comics' Batman characters, including Super Heroes and allies such as Robin and Alfred Pennyworth and Batman villains, including The Joker and The Penguin. Each character in the Batman Character Encyclopedia is illustrated with exciting and up-to-date DC comic book artwork, including the newest titles Batman Eternal, Gotham by Midnight, Arkham Manor and Gotham Academy. Batman Character Encyclopedia contains more than 200 characters from the Dark Knight of Gotham City's world, and is the perfect Batman encyclopedia of characters for fans new and old. Copyright (c) 2015 DC Comics.

The Children's Television Community presents a cutting-edge analysis of the children's television community-the organizations, major players, and approaches to programming-and gives an overview of the history, current state, and future of children's programming. Leading children's television professionals and distinguished academicians come together in this volume to take a distinctive behind-the-scenes look at how children's television is created, programmed, and sold. This thought-provoking work emphasizes the various actors whose creative, financial, political, and critical input go into children's television, and addresses advocacy for children's television from multiple approaches. By blending these diverse perspectives, editor J. Alison Bryant offers readers a comprehensive picture of children's television. Highlights include: * a community level approach to understanding children's television; * perspectives from colleagues in various aspects of the media industry; and * an eye-opening analysis of how decision-making affects what children are exposed to through television. The Children's Television Community is highly informative for educators, industry professionals, and practitioners in media, developmental psychology, and education.

Journey through the jungle and coral reefs, across the African plains and icy poles, and even to the Galapagos Islands, as you discover all there is to know about the world's best-known and best-loved naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, in this beautifully illustrated picture book. From a childhood spent searching for fossils to his awe-inspiring work as a broadcaster and conservationist, learn about Sir David Attenborough's WILD life, as he goes further, higher and deeper than anyone ever before to share our incredible natural world, and embarks on a mission to protect it. A perfect gift for budding naturalists and fans of David's wildlife documentaries.

Create your own magical artefacts with this official craft book of projects from the Harry Potter films! From your very own Hogwarts acceptance letter to a golden snitch and a pop-up Goblet of Fire, this official book of craft projects from the Harry Potter films covers a whole range of magical artefacts that fans know and love. With five levels of difficult rating, and detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs for each project, you will soon be able to create an elder wand, a crystal ball, a time-turner and more! Organised into chapters, the book covers the journey to Hogwarts, recognisable books and potions from the classroom, magical objects from sports clubs and competitions, and of course, the dangerous restricted section of the library! This it the perfect book for Harry Potter fans looking to immerse themselves in the Wizarding World.

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." For the first time, readers can relive all the movie magic of the Harry Potter series with this beautiful guidebook to the secrets of Hogwarts, complete with four foldout pages containing portions of the map. When fans are finished poring over the text, they can open up the wand, which doubles as an invisible ink marker and light. The light reveals invisible ink secrets on the foldout Marauder's Map pages, while the pen can help readers create their own magical map, using the blank parchment included at the back of this book. When all is said and done, this spellbinding guide is sure to have fans saying, "Mischief managed."

This work looks at classic French films, from the 1930s to the 1990s, providing detailed analyses of 22 major landmarks in French cinema. Embracing classic thrillers such as Renoir's "Le Crime de Monsieur Lange", popular comedies like "Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot" , or New Wave masterpieces like Godard's "A Bout de Souffle", contributors employ a variety of methods of textual analysis to investigate the different ways in which these and other films textually inscribe and rework a variety of other cultural and historical texts. Approaching from a variety of disciplines - history, literary studies, semiotics, psychoanalysis - contributors examine films within the context of French film and literature, Hollywood, and the profound changes in French society taking place through the twentieth century. This revised second edition includes: new studies of controversial classics such as Jean-Pierre Melville's "Le Samourai" and Betrand Blier's "Les Valseuses"; articles on acclaimed 90s films "Nikita", "Cyrano de Bergerac", and "La Haine"; and a fully revised introduction and bibliography.

We Love K-Pop is a true celebration of Korean Wave music. Packed with vibrant photos, readers will journey through the songs, styles and stories behind all their favourite K-Pop groups and solo artists. Discover more about the process of transforming from trainee to idol, rate the best music videos, and compare key stats. Whether you're a Blink, a Carat, or part of the Army, there's something for every K-Pop fan!

This Scholastic Classics edition of George Orwell's classic satire novel is perfect for students and Orwell enthusiasts alike. All animals are equal - but some are more equal than others. When the ill-treated animals of Manor Farm rebel against their master Mr Jones and take over the farm, they start to believe in a life of freedom and equality for all. But slowly, the egocentric and ruthless Napoleon takes control and the animals are subjected to force and violence from the corrupt elite - the pigs. As one dictator is replaced with another, the idea of fairness and equality for all becomes a distant memory. Class, equality, power and control are some of the themes that run throughout this novel. Studying this for GSCE? - check out Scholastic's revision flashcards (9781407190198), study guide (9781407183435) and guidebook for writing the best answers possible (9781407183992). SCHOLASTIC "INK DOT" CLASSICS - Collect them all! A Christmas Carol Black Beauty Five Children and It Frankenstein Jane Eyre Macbeth Oliver Twist Romeo and Juliet Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Treasure Island What Katy Did