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'An engaging and powerful book' SUSIE GREEN 'Empowering' GENDERED
INTELLIGENCE Explore what it means to be you with your own personal
Trans Survival Workbook! Combining essential tips and practical
advice with quizzes, activities and reflective exercises, this
interactive journal allows you to document your transition, engage
with your feelings and improve your mental health. With coming-out
letters, colouring pages, fun games and inspiring stories, it is
the perfect toolkit for discovering who you are and what your
gender identity, gender expression and pronouns mean to you.
Written by two of the world's leading trans activists, and a
follow-up to the bestselling Trans Teen Survival Guide, this
empowering and unique book will be with you every step of the way.
Sweeping adventure, breathtaking twists of fate, and immersive
worlds based in Norse mythology are woven into this first volume of
the Runestone Saga, from the New York Times bestselling author of
the Seven Realms and Shattered Realms series. Since Ragnarok—the
great war between the gods and the forces of chaos—the human
realm of the Midlands has become a desperate and dangerous place,
bereft of magic. Sixteen-year-old Eiric Halvorsen is among the
luckier ones—his family has remained prosperous. But he stands to
lose everything when he’s wrongly convicted by a rigged jury of
murdering his modir and stepfadir. Also at risk is Eiric’s
half-systir, Liv, who’s under suspicion for her interest in
seidr, or magic. Then a powerful jarl steps in: He will pay the
blood price if Eiric will lead a mission to the fabled Temple at
the Grove—the rich stronghold of the wyrdspinners, the last
practitioners of sorcery. Spellsinger, musician, and runecaster
Reginn Eiklund has spent her life performing at alehouses for the
benefit of her master, Asger, a fire demon she is desperate to
escape. After one performance that amazes even herself, two
wyrdspinners in the audience make Reginn an irresistible offer:
return with them to the Temple to be trained in seidr, forever free
of Asger. Eiric’s, Liv’s, and Reginn’s journeys converge in
New Jotunheim, a paradise fueled by magic and the site of the
Temple. They soon realize that a great evil lurks beneath the
dazzling surface and that old betrayals and long-held grudges may
fuel another cataclysmic war. It will require every gift and weapon
at their command to prevent it.
Friendships are of vital importance for all age-groups and good
friendships go hand-in-hand with good mental health. But what is a
friend, and why do we need them so much? This insightful guide
explores how we can make friends, how we can keep them, what makes
a good friend and whether we need best friends. It provides advice
on recognizing fake and toxic friendships, surviving fall-outs and
break-ups, and building resilience while successfully navigating
the choppy waters around tribes, cliques, groups and gangs. There's
also help for those coping with bullying and unkind behaviour, both
on and offline.
This beautifully illustrated book seeks to tell children the true,
diverse and decolonised story of art around the world. Even before
they could write, people were telling stories with pictures. And
though art is universal, the story we know about it is not. Â
A Whole World of Art opens your eyes to a global view of art by
taking you on a whirlwind tour around the world and through time.
With two companions – a boy and a girl – travel through 25
destinations from the history of art, circling the globe. Â
As they travel, they explore the rich visual canon from each
culture they visit through looking at different key works and
examine the lives of the artists who created them. Each spread
shows a stunning, edge-to-edge illustrated scene from art history
portraying an artist or artists making important artwork within a
detailed background. A paragraph of introductory text and small
captions around the page give fascinating details about the artists
and the time and place in which they lived. Art project ideas
provide inspiration throughout. Visit: Athens, Greece (450
BCE), where you will marvel at the gleaming gold statues and
marble architecture; The Ming Dynasty, China (1368–1644),
where you will discover intricate designs, drawings and calligraphy
on paper and porcelain;Â Benin City, Africa (1550), where you
will meet the brass-casters who create elaborately detailed plaques
and ornaments only for the Oba (or king);Â Coyoacan, Mexico
(1907–1954), where you will get to know the painters Frida Kahlo
and Diego Rivera;Â Written by art history teacher Dr Sarah
Phillips, who rewrote and decolonised the A Level syllabus in the
UK, and illustrated by talented artist Dion Mehaga Bangun
Djayasaputra, this gorgeous book offers a fresh, inclusive view of
the history of art.
History books are replete with heroic stories of Washington,
Jefferson, and Adams, but what of Allen, Russwurm, and Hawley?
"America's Black Founders "celebrates the lesser known but
significant lives and contributions of our nation's early African
American leaders. Many know that the Revolutionary War's first
martyr, Crispus Attucks, a dockworker of African descent, was
killed at the Boston Massacre. But far fewer know that the final
conflict of the war, the Battle of Yorktown, was hastened to a
conclusion by James Armistead Lafayette, a slave and spy who
reported the battle plans of General Cornwallis to George
Washington. Author Nancy Sanders weaves the histories of dozens of
men and women--soldiers, sailors, ministers, poets, merchants,
doctors, and other community leaders--who have earned proper
recognition among the founders of the United States of America. To
get a better sense of what these individuals accomplished and the
times in which they lived, readers will celebrate Constitution Day,
cook colonial foods, publish a newspaper, petition their
government, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time
line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or
explore online, and Web resources for further study.
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A Little Squirrel
(Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Rosalee Wren; Illustrated by Sydney Hanson
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A year and a half after seeing the blacktop brothers last, Paige
and David's lives have been more than adequate, but overrated in
several ways, fear and sleep most of all. The jail break and flight
to the Rocky Mountains right before Christmas wouldn't have been
their problem if they didn't have a deadly and unknown weapon only
the DPA knew heck about. They must now find the loose teens again
to protect the city and create a new contraption that may or may
not be necessary in the end, with obnoxious cops not just after the
vandal gang...
Economic inequality affects everybody. No matter how rich or poor
you are, economic inequality impacts every aspect of your
life—the place where you live, the opportunities you experience,
the healthcare you get, the education you receive. More Than Money
breaks down why the rich seem to be getting richer while the rest
of us are struggling to just get by. With vivid, energetic
illustrations, the use of graphs and charts, and tips for how to
investigate topics of interest, readers learn the most important
issues and ideas in economics to better understand the consequences
of inequality.
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Lola Goes to School
(Paperback)
Anna McQuinn; Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
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This riveting middle grade novel, which explores the amazing power
of summoning objects into being, will capture fantasy and sci-fi
lovers alike. Arresting, fast-paced, and thought-provoking, The
Callers turns familiar magic upside down and inside out, and is
perfect for fans of Kenneth Oppel and Andrew Clements. In the world
of Elipsom, the ability to Call, or summon objects, is a coveted,
crucial skill, revered among its people as both a powerful tool and
an essential way to sustain life. But despite an elite family
history, a phenom for an older sister, a best friend who is set to
join the Council of Callers, and his mother's steely insistence
that he learn to Call, Quin doesn't have the gift-an embarrassment
made worse when his mother gets his sister to cheat for him on his
Calling exam. But everything changes in a moment of frustration
when Quin, instead of summoning an object, makes something
disappear. And what's more, he quickly discovers that the objects
Callers bring into their world aren't conjured at all but are
whisked away from another world and a people who for years have had
their lives slowly stolen from them. Now Quin must team up with
Allie, a girl who's determined to stop this unfair practice, and
decide whether he should remain loyal to his family or betray
them-and save the world. In a story that explores some of the most
crucial topics of our time-our relationship to consumerism, the
exploitation of natural resources, colonialism, and the
consequences of wanting more than we need-magic is sought, and
truth is found. THOUGHT-PROVOKING FANTASY: With its lush
landscapes, towering metropolises, and hint of futurism, the
distinctive look and feel of this world is familiar and strange in
all the right ways. RICH THEMES: This book explores complex
topics-taking what you want versus what you need, colonialism,
coming of age, and what different worlds owe each other in light of
their common humanity. It takes a deep, thoughtful look at
essential issues and, in doing so, takes after some of the best
works the fantasy genre has to offer. PAGE-TURNER: This perfectly
paced page-turner of a book by Kiah Thomas will be a joy for middle
grade readers who love immersive adventure and fantasy stories.
Perfect for: Middle grade readers, Fantasy fans, Educators and
librarians
To All the Boys I've Loved Before meets Pride and Prejudice in this
swoony and thoughtful romantic comedy from debut author Priyanka
Taslim. Zahra Khan is basically Bangladeshi royalty - but being a
princess doesn't pay the bills in New Jersey. While Zahra plans to
save money for college by working through the summer at a tea shop,
her meddling mum is convinced that a "good match" in marriage will
solve their family's financial woes. Enter Harun Emon, the wealthy,
devastatingly handsome and . . . aloof boy Zahra is set up with. As
soon as they meet, Zahra and Harun both know it's not going to
work. It's nothing like the connection she has with Nayim Aktar,
the new dishwasher at the tea shop, who just gets her in a way no
one has before. Deciding to slowly sabotage their parents' plans,
Zahra and Harun pretend to date, while Zahra explores her feelings
for Nayim. For once in Zahra's life, she can have her rossomalai
and eat it too. But life - and boys - can be a royal pain. With her
feelings all mixed up, will Zahra be a good Bengali kid or can she
find her one true love match? Perfect for fans of Jenny Han,
Sandhya Menon, Emma Lord and Beth O'Leary.
Everyone on the estate thinks Mrs Cattermole is a bit batty,
talking about her non existent "children" and her precious
"treasure." She's easy prey for two con men who persuade her
they're from the Water Board and break into her house to steal her
treasure. But no one knows that Mrs Cattermole's children do
exist--the ghosts of children she looked after in the War--and they
will do anything to protect her. The two con men are found dead of
fright outside her flat, while Mrs Cattermole has also gone to her
rest, holding her "treasure"a box full of the important details of
her life. The children have been watching over her all the
time.
On Target is original fiction by leading authors written to
appeal to the reluctant reader.
The world is changing. Education is changing, but careers and
university advice isn't, and more than that it hasn't for the last
30 years. The teachers we are entrusting with our children's
futures lack the essential skills and experience to competently
advise them - a view that is also held by employers, Ofsted, The
Department for Education, The Sutton Trust, and other think-tanks.
Is Your School Lying to You? Get The Career You Want. Get The Life
You Deserve. is the complete, comprehensive 'how to' academic and
careers guide aimed at every student considering their options. It
is for anyone who is struggling with their decisions, those who
want some clear advice about what they should be doing and when, or
those who know exactly what they want but aren't sure how to go
about it. In fact, it's aimed at every student who cares about
their future. This book offers real world insights about how to
identify what you really want from your life, how to plot your
academic journey and its impact on your career prospects, how to
write your personal statement or CV, advice from successful people
from a variety of industries, best practice for interviews, work
experience, internships and a host of other critical skills to help
achieve your goals - even if you don't know what those goals might
yet be.
Don't like endless digging and weeding? Don't let that stop you
from getting into gardening! The simple and achievable gardening
projects in this book are perfect for parents and young children to
do together. All are based on Charles Dowding's trademark no-dig
technique, which perfectly lends itself to gardening with little
ones who can't manage heavy digging and who will quickly grow bored
of endless weeding. Projects are broken down into easy,
step-by-step processes, designed to be carried out by children.
Attractive, full-bleed photography is supplemented with fun
illustration and fully illustrated factual spreads. Running
throughout the gardening projects are extra little facts about
plants and wildlife, as well as things to look out for when you are
outdoors.
Hierdie stel klankkaarte bevat skryf tekens, dubbelklanke, drieklanke,
en tweeklanke. Ook kaarte vir voorbeelde van klankverwarring, en
konsonantsamevoegings vir die aanleer van nuwe klanke en begrip in te
skerp vir woordvorming. Ideaal vir die gebruik in die klaskamer of tuis.
A New York Times Bestseller! Amal has big dreams, until a
nightmarish encounter . . . Twelve-year-old Amal's dream of
becoming a teacher one day is dashed in an instant when she
accidentally insults a member of her Pakistani village's ruling
family. As punishment for her behavior, she is forced to leave her
heartbroken family behind and go work at their estate. Amal is
distraught but has faced setbacks before. So she summons her
courage and begins navigating the complex rules of life as a
servant, with all its attendant jealousies and pecking-order woes.
Most troubling, though, is Amal's increasing awareness of the
deadly measures the Khan family will go to in order to stay in
control. It's clear that their hold over her village will never
loosen as long as everyone is too afraid to challenge them--so if
Amal is to have any chance of ensuring her loved ones' safety and
winning back her freedom, she must find a way to work with the
other servants to make it happen.
Hierdie kleurvolle klankkaarte is die perfekte hulpmiddel om jong
leerders te help om vokaal- en konsonantklanke op ’n eenvoudige en
prettige manier te onderskei.
Deur helder kleure en illustrasies te gebruik, moedig die kaarte
klankbewustheid en fonemiese ontwikkeling aan — ’n belangrike bousteen
vir suksesvolle lees- en skryfvaardighede. Ideaal vir gebruik in die
klaskamer of tuis.
A Geisel Honor-winning series * Author Kelly Starling Lyons
selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate * A Bank Street Best
Children's Book of the Year 2022 Join Ty on his imaginative
adventures in Ty's Travels: Beach Day!, a My First I Can Read book
by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and
Nina Mata. Friendship and imagination and play are highlighted in
this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6. Ty turns
an ordinary day in the sandbox into a fun beach day. He wiggles his
toes in the sand, finds seashells, builds a castle, and splashes in
the ocean. Splish, splash! When his neighbor's beach ball flies
into his backyard, Ty learns that a beach day is even better with a
friend. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this My
First series and Guided Reading Level I is perfect for shared
reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language,
word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing
with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing
plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue
their reading journey.
"Crisp rhymes and bold illustrations" Guardian Hopp is a little
frog who definitely does NOT want to be a prince! A fairy tale for
the 21st century that challenges gender stereotypes and encourages
children to be proud to be themselves. On a misty lagoon in a fairy
tale land, young frogs wait patiently to be turned into magical
princes. But one little frog is different . . . Hopp definitely
does NOT want to be a prince! When Hopp sets out on a journey to
find their true self, everyone assumes the little frog is destined
to be a prince . . . how could such a strong, brave, and kind frog
be anything else? But all it takes is one understanding new friend
to help Hopp undergo a magical transformation that causes a
positive change to ripple all across the lagoon!
A charming, funny, and heartwarming kids Halloween picture book
that will help to start a new seasonal tradition. Perfect for kids
3-5 or any young child in your life that wants to celebrate the
spookiest season of the year. Everyone knows most young saplings
dream of becoming Christmas trees. But one grumpy, old tree who
doesn't like lights, decorations, or people is determined to be
different. Get ready to meet the Halloween Tree! The Halloween Tree
is not your average holiday book and is sure to warm the hearts of
kids and adults-alike as a gnarly tree finds his place in the
world. This festive tale will have all youngsters shouting "Trick
or tree!" with glee and decorating their own Halloween trees by the
final page. The perfect Halloween gift for babies and kids alike!
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Cocomelon Say Hello!
(Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Rose Nestling; Illustrated by Cocomelon Licensed Art
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With a 3D lenticular cover, Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise send-off
for grads or anyone moving from one phase of life to another now
LITERALLY moves! This eye-catching edition of Dr. Seuss's
wonderfully wise tale about facing life's ups and downs features a
huge lenticular 3D inset on the cover that when tilted, shows the
main character flying off into the sky in a balloon! Whether in the
hands of a child, or artfully displayed on a coffee table, this
very special edition of Oh, the Places You'll Go! makes an idea
gift for anyone starting a new phase in their life--whether nursery
school, high school, or college graduations; weddings; or
retirement!
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