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Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape
stories ever told? The fourth installment in the Great Escapes
series is here-perfect for fans of the I Survived series! December
13, 1920. It was a typical Monday morning when three US Navy
officials boarded a hot air balloon for an easy, routine training
flight. But as evening came, heavy rain and wind knocked
Lieutenants Louis Kloor, Stephen Farrell, and Walter Hinton off
course, eventually forcing a crash landing deep within the snowy
Canadian wilderness. As the men searched for salvation, they were
overcome by freezing temperatures, starvation, and fatigue. To
survive this harrowing experience, the brave military officers
would have to go up against their greatest enemies yet-desperation
and despair. From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in
this page-turning series-featuring fascinating bonus content and
captivating illustrations-will leave you excited for the next
adventure!
Relax on a cruise ship, catch a flight at the airport or travel on
a canalboat in this sticker book full of bustling travel scenes.
There are over 150 stickers to bring each scene to life, from cars,
buses, planes and trains to tourists, passengers and much more. A
perfect activity for a journey or holiday.
Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a
particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system,
volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously
illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their
subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science
unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for
airplanes, these books are for you! In this volume, you'll learn
where cars came from and how they work. When you pop the hood, what
are you looking at? How does gasoline - or electric batteries, or
even steam - make a car move? Rev up your motor and take look at
the combustible history of the automobile and its explosive effects
on our modern lives.
"It will . . . sweep readers away." --Kirkus Reviews "Henry's lush,
digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France
. . . a good addition to units on aviation and inventors."
--Booklist More than a century before the Wright Brothers invented
their plane, Josephand Etienne Montgolfier sent a flying machine
into the skies--a hot-air balloon with three animals in the basket.
Go up, up, and away with them on their first, magical journey! Back
in 1782, in Ardeche, France, lived Joseph Montgolfier, a dreamer
and an inventor who liked to learn about how everything worked.
When one day a gust of wind blew his papers into the fireplace, he
noticed that something lifted the pieces into the air--and he
realized that heat could make things rise. With the help of his
brother, Etienne, he began to experiment . . . and created a new
kind of flying machine: a hot-air balloon! This beautifully
illustrated picture book tells the story of how the balloon came to
be, King Louis XVI's visit to see it fly, and the three animals--a
rooster, a duck, and a sheep--who became its very first passengers.
A fact-packed fun book of transport themed puzzles. Test your
knowledge and get thinking with this fact-packed National
Geographic Kids fun book of transport themed puzzles. Inside are
brain-tickling quizzes as well as number games, crosswords and word
searches, with fascinating facts along the way.
In this lift-the-flap edition of the Caldecott Honor classic, young
readers go on a train trip full of new surprises. Freight Train
Lift-the-Flap includes fourteen sturdy flaps perfect for little
hands that reveal the contents of the train cars. A fun and
interactive edition of the perennial favorite, perfect for fans of
Dear Zoo and Where's Spot? A train runs along this track. . . Ever
wonder what, or who, is in the red caboose? How about the orange
tank car and the yellow hopper car? The purple box car? The steam
engine? Who is driving that train? Featuring fourteen flaps to lift
and all-new art, acclaimed author and artist Donald Crews's
lift-the-flap edition of the classic picture book celebrates a
childhood favorite: the train. All aboard!
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia
Earhart was a superstar of aviation in the 1920s and 1930s and a
pioneer of women's rights. Her disappearance in 1937, while
attempting to fly around the world, remains an unsolved mystery.
From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little
Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides
introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history
in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie
Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great
Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over
the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and
fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.
Features over 100 vintage and collectible cars, including: classic
1950s models (1955 Pontiac Starchief convertible, 1955 Mercury
Montclair hardtop); powerful muscle cars (1962 Ford Thunderbird,
1964 Corvette Stingray, 1968 Chevy Impala SS 427); and fabulous
luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren two-door Coupe, Jaguar XJ220
two-door Coupe).
This book and jigsaw set is loaded with almost 30 of the largest,
loudest, most powerful trucks to find out about. The sturdy box
contains a 49-piece jigsaw that young children will love putting
together, plus a book that describes what each truck can do and
gives statistics for its top speed, size, weight and power.
All aboard this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not
my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured
patches as they look at buses with shiny doors, squashy bumpers and
sparkly lights. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are
designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.
Packed with amazing infographics and awesome stats, this
best-selling series has a fun and accessible world-record book
approach. With bold and colourful illustrations, eye-catching
photographs and the latest expert research, Record Breakers books
are the perfect purchase for kids who love brain-bending facts!
Kids can't get enough motor action and Car Record Breakers is
crammed full of facts, stats, and full-page images of the most
amazing automobiles on Earth. Dad will be sneaking a look, too!
Extreme autos, speed machines and crazy cars! Not to mention
hypercars at the cutting edge of technology, the world's fastest
race cars and outrageous one-off autos. Find out what records the
Porche 918 Spyder and McLaren F1 cars hold in this exciting and
informative book in Carlton's latest addition to the Record
Breakers series.
Decking the halls turns into a chaotic disaster in this humorous
board book about an overeager tow truck who desperately wants to
help its friends decorate.?Tow truck can't wait to help its friends
get into the Christmas spirit. But as tow truck excitedly
decorates, wraps, and decks the halls, things turn into a bit of a
wreck. Packed with puns and festive cheer, this silly tale will
delight little readers. Likewise, parents will appreciate the
book's message that Christmas spirit doesn't come from pretty
decorations or shiny presents, but from the heart.
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Cruise down the street with some wacky animal drivers in this
cheerful picture book all about cars. Lively wordplay, vibrant art,
plus a visual dictionary, make this title a must have for
bookshelves everywhere. Available for the first time in paperback,
this book is filled with lively rhyming text by the award-winning
poet Tony Mitton that perfectly complements Ant Parker's bold,
bright illustrations. A picture dictionary identifying car parts
builds vocabulary and makes learning about cars exciting and
fun.
Looking for a fun sticker book to go with such favorites as First
100 Stickers: Trucks and Things That Go? It's Pete the Cat to the
rescue! This fun 8x8 storybook includes over 30 groovy stickers.
This sticker book starring the ever-popular Pete the Cat will keep
your junior firefighter entertained! In Pete the Cat: Firefighter
Pete from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean,
Pete and his classmates are excited about their field trip to the
firehouse. They get to slide down the pole, meet all the brave
firefighters, and even try on their helmets and gear. But when the
alarm goes off, it's time for Pete to jump on the fire truck, grab
the hose, and help the firefighters save the day!
In this exciting, Spanish-translated nonfiction book, readers learn
about the Wright Brothers, the history of aviation, how air travel
has changed the way people work and live, and the important parts
that make the plane fly! Using informational text, vibrant photos,
an interesting timeline, and intriguing facts, this book will have
readers wanting to learn everything they can about airplanes!
Join Liberty and the PAW Patrol in this action-packed movie story
book! So long, Adventure Bay! The PAW Patrol is on a roll ... to
Adventure CITY! When the Pups learn that Humdinger has become mayor
of the buzzing metropolis, they must race into action to save
Adventure City from his selfish scheming. PAW Patrol The Movie is
the PAWfect film for the whole family to enjoy together.
What do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a
big, empty space, but it's busier than you think. From clouds and
stars, to birds, planes and everything in between - there's a whole
sky to explore. Skygazing is a double-sided book full of incredible
cross-curricular information, fun activities, and beautiful
illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sky is blue, early
experiments in flight, and how helicopters stay aloft, before
flipping the book to read all about the night sky. Find out how to
read the stars, spot the night's flying creatures and see the
colours of the aurora borealis.
Push, pull and slide the tabs to be a part of the Busy Fire
Station! Join in with the firefighters as they slide down the pole,
drive the fire engine and put out a fire while everyone cheers.
Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful
board book with lots to spot, a gentle rhyme and wonderful
illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Fire Station has been endorsed and
recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of
the Busy Book series: Busy Bikes, Busy Airport and Busy Trains.
Inventive illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce
young readers to the world of engineering, creative thinking and
problem-solving.
Zara is curious about everything! Travelling around the city with her
gran, she sees all kinds of fascinating things. How do roller coasters
do loop-the-loops? How do planes stay up? As she marvels about how they
work, Zara learns about some of the brilliant engineers who have shaped
the world around her. Soon she can't wait to start creating her own
amazing inventions and become an engineer too!
With pages encouraging kids to try out their very own engineering
experiments such as constructing the perfect paper aeroplane and safely
dropping an egg from a height, this brilliant picture book written by
engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of engineering
and celebrates women in STEM.
The first book in an exciting new series. Still to come:
- A Scientist Like Me
- A Coder Like Me
- A Mathematician Like Me
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