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From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little
People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Nikola Tesla, the
scientist and inventor whose groundbreaking inventions we continue
to use today. Since he was a young boy growing up in the Austrian
Empire, Nikola was fascinated by science and numbers. His teachers
knew he had a brilliant mind, but Nikola's irregular routines and
fondness for playing cards meant that he was kicked out of school
before he could finish his exams. However, after working for a
spell at the Budapest Telephone Exchange, where he made several
clever innovations to their electrical systems, he managed to get a
job with Edison Machine Works in New York, U.S.A. In the United
States, Tesla's inquisitive nature and ingenious mind spurred him
on to keep exploring electricity, and he came up with several
groundbreaking inventions during this time, including breakthroughs
in alternating current and wireless remote controls. By the end of
his life, the brilliant inventor had more than 300 patents for
original and unique inventions, and had advanced scientific thought
by a generation. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the
iconic scientist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
series of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of Kamala Harris, the first
woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be
elected vice president of the USA. Little Kamala used to accompany
her parents to civil rights marches in California, strapped into
her pushchair so she wouldn't get lost. From an early age, she
dreamed of becoming a lawyer to help people in need. At university,
Kamala felt like she could do anything and everything. She earned a
law degree to make sure the most vulnerable were protected by
justice. Kamala's life was full of firsts, including becoming the
first woman, Black woman, and South Asian American to be elected
vice president. As Kamala stated to little girls everywhere in her
speech - she may be the first but she won't be the last. This
powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the politician's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and
educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
A young activist's guide filled with real ways to make a difference
Get motivated to stand against pollution and waste in your community and the world with this introduction to non-violent activism. Young activists: follow the practical and effective methods in this book, and help mobilise others to clean up our planet now!
This highly topical series informs and educates young people on key social issues in the world today. Vibrant and clearly designed content will inspire the next generation to take peaceful action now. With knowledge and passion in their corner, young people can change the world.
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All In
(Paperback)
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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R337
Discovery Miles 3 370
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn
Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games
series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days.
After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the
Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique
profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial
killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims
were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security
feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist.
Hidden in the numbers is a code - and the closer the Naturals come to
unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes.
Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more
painful mystery. For the first time in years, there's been a break in
her mother's case. As personal issues and tensions between the team
mount, Cassie and the Naturals will be faced with impossible odds - and
impossible choices.
Born smart. Born tough. Born FBI.
This uplifting picture book showcases the amazing work our
frontline staff do, the incredible skills they have and the
important equipment they need to save a life, in a unique graphic
novel-inspired non-fiction format. With a foreword by British
celebrity Dr Zoe Williams.
In The Worst Children's Jobs in History Sir Tony Robinson takes you
back to the days when being a kid was no excuse for getting out of
hard labour. This book tells the stories of all the children whose
work fed the nation, kept trains running, and put clothes on
everyone's backs, over the last few hundred years of Britain's
history. No longer will you have to listen to your parents,
grandparents, uncles, neighbours, and random old people in the
Co-op telling you how much harder they had it in their day. Next
time you find yourself in that situation, ask them if they were a
jigger-turner or a turnip-picker in their young day. No? An orderly
boy, perhaps? A stepper? Maybe they spent their weekends making
matchboxes? Still no? Then they have no idea about the real meaning
of hard work. With profiles and testimonies of real kids in rotten
jobs, this book will tell you things you probably didn't want to
know about the back-breaking, puke-inducing reality of being a
child in the past. For more gruesome history facts discover Bad
Kids: The Naughtiest Children in History.
New title in the internationally best-selling, and Blue Peter Book
Award-winning series. Following on from the incredible Invented by
Animals, Built by Animals introduces us to the creatures who have
inspired the materials and techniques that are used by humans in
the building world today. Meet over 26 animals behind the most
amazing building tech, humorously brought to life by Yeji Yun and
wittily and expertly explained by WWF educator Christiane Dorion.
This book dives into theworld of biomimicry and answers questions
like: How can we use more solar energy to power our homes? How can
we grow plants in the desert? How can we pump water to the top of
very tall buildings? How can we clean polluted rivers? From the
bee's honeycomb shape that strengthens structures to termites that
build their nests with natural air con, these creatures did it
first! And, at the end of the book, find out who wins big at the
Animal Builder Awards! Will it be the prairie dog, the peacock, the
beaver or the firefly? Built by Animals explores this amazing STEM
subject in a deceptively simple way, showing children that the
future of architecture can be inspired by and be respectful of
nature.
Introduce students to fundamental economic concepts and help them
understand financial literacy with this book about capital
resources and the economy. Students will learn about different
types of resources, how they are part of the economy, and how to
conserve resources. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary,
table of contents, and index all work together to engage readers
and help them better understand the content. This informative,
colorful book uses primary sources to captivate readers as they
learn social studies topics.
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The Fox's Palace
(Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Andrea Alemanno; Translated by Paivi Vuoriaro
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R728
R644
Discovery Miles 6 440
Save R84 (12%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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You've got the interview - now how will you get the job? How to
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This series features highly photographic and easy-to-follow books
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