A timely, sharply-curated book on modern pandemics. Fully illustrated, bite-sized stories to engage young readers to face new challenges head-on. COVID-19 seized the world in 2020. From the likes of the plague, the Spanish Flu and SARS, invisible enemies have changed our lives, bringing death and widespread fear. Yet, knowledge and the scientific quest for answers -- along with a dogged sense of resilience -- are our best weapons in the epic battle against pandemics. - Who is Patient Zero and what are super spreaders? - When did the Theory of Germs begin? - Why did scientists risk their own lives? - How did history prevail against pesky pandemics? Former TV journalist Hwee Goh and historian/artist David Liew collaborate on a well-researched, fun book on key milestones of the pandemics that have shaped our world.

‘A healthy corrective to the notion that “History is what White Men did”, and worthy of a place on every child’s bookshelf.’ – Sir Tony Robinson Rediscover the ancient world as you’ve never seen it before and meet... The women and children who painted the world’s oldest-known cave art The black pharaohs, forgotten from Ancient Egypt’s history The Indus civilisation who built a sustainable city The female warriors who led battles in Ancient China The peaceful Viking traders The African engineers behind the greatest city in the medieval world Join archaeologist and broadcaster Raksha Dave on an unforgettable journey back through time as she casts a spotlight on forgotten histories and misrepresented stories. Told through 50 objects, this groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on our past to inspire you to build a better future.

Travel back in time to view the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the Roman Empire. Join Tranio, the son of an actor, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, in witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Tranio, like most Roman boys, likes to watch whatever is going on: tradesmen selling their goods, ships unloading their exotic cargoes, politicians making speeches in the forum. But one hot August day a very different scene unfolds. The ground begins to shake, the sky to darken. People run gasping for air. Heading for the harbor, Tranio and his friend Livia hide on a boat and witness one of the most terrifying moments in recorded history-the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of their beloved city, Pompeii. Although this book handles the sensitive subject of a tragic natural disaster, this book perfectly pitched for years 2 and 3. It is great in explaining the daily life of Romans from a child's point of view. Perfectly aligned to the KS2 curriculum, for those studying the Romans in school.

A calming activity book to help children explore their emotions and focus on the things that make them feel happy and confident. Written by Ellen Bailey, bestselling author of the 'All About Me' series. This fun, friendly book is filled with mindful activities and prompts to encourage readers to express their emotions on the page, including drawing pages, breathing techniques and inspirational quotes. It also provides a safe space for the reader to explore feelings such as low self-esteem and anxiety, with practical tips and information presented in a supportive and affirming way. The book has been developed in consultation with a children's mental health charity, Blue Smile, and a royalty of UK sales will be donated to the charity.

Get outside and explore the magnificent world of trees with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide. Witness a tree's growth from seed to sapling and discover how trees come together to support each other in forests in this beautiful pocket guide to nature. Illustrated gallery-style pages show children how to identify a tree from its seeds, take a closer look leaf function and shape and highlights some of the oldest and the tallest trees from around the world. A book to inspire budding naturalists aged 6 and up, Hello Trees also includes creative off-the-page activities for children to try, including growing a tree from an avocado seed and creating amazing art by painting leaves and bark rubbing. Be inspired to go outdoors and get up close with nature with this brand-new series from internationally bestselling illustrator Nina Chakrabarti. Also in this series: Hello Fungi, Hello Bugs and Hello Fossils and Shells.

Nikki Maxwell authors an advice column for the school newspaper in this fifth book of the "New York Times "bestselling Dork Diaries series.
Nikki Maxwell develops a sudden interest in student journalism that may or may not (okay, definitely does) have to do with the fact that mean girl Mackenzie has started writing a gossip column. And there just might be some juicy info involving Nikki's crush, Brandon, that Nikki doesn't want Mackenzie reporting to the world. So Nikki joins the school newspaper staff--and ends up as an advice columnist It's fun at first, answering other kids' letters. But when Miss Know-It-All's inbox is suddenly overflowing with pleas for guidance, Nikki feels in need of some help herself. Fortunately she has BFFs Chloe and Zoey on her side--and at her keyboard

The Awesome Women series: Activists: Determination box set features three board books to inspire young readers to be anything they want to be. Each story pays tribute to an awesome female activist by recounting her struggles and challenges, and detailing her success. Each female activist is brought to life through interesting nuggets of information, such as the fact that Malala Yousafzai fought for girls' education even when her life was threatened, that Melinda Gates almost worked at another company before joining Microsoft, and that Michelle Yeoh relied on her ballet experience to perform fighting scenes? Readers will also have fun searching for Andrea and Beth hidden in the illustrations!

* Instant New York Times Bestseller * Indie Bestseller * In this stunning new fantasy novel from international bestselling author C. S. Pacat, heroes and villains of a long-forgotten war are reborn and begin to draw new battle lines. This epic fantasy with high-stakes romance will sit perfectly on shelves next to beloved fantasy novels like the Infernal Devices series, the Shadow and Bone trilogy, and the Red Queen series. Sixteen-year-old dock boy Will is on the run, pursued by the men who killed his mother. Then an old servant tells him of his destiny to fight beside the Stewards, who have sworn to protect humanity if the Dark King ever returns. Will is thrust into a world of magic, where he starts training for a vital role in the oncoming battle against the Dark. As London is threatened and old enmities are awakened, Will must stand with the last heroes of the Light to prevent the fate that destroyed their world from returning to destroy his own. Like V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic and Shelby Mahurin's Serpent & Dove, Dark Rise is more than just high intrigue fantasy-it's fast-paced, action-packed, and completely surprising. Readers will love exploring the rich setting of nineteenth-century London. This thrilling story of friendship, deception, loyalty, and betrayal is sure to find a passionate audience of readers.