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Needs and wants and the difference between them can be a difficult
concept for young students. Early readers will be introduced to
goods and services, what makes them different, and examples of
each. This title features plenty of eye-catching images and new
vocabulary.
Imagine if you got to be the boss of EVERYONE-even your dad! That's
just what happens to 10-year-old Joss in this hilarious, brand-new
comedy from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny
Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll. Perfect
for children aged 8+ and fans of David Baddiel, Stephen Mangan,
David Walliams, Andy Griffiths, Jenny Pearson and Helen Rutter.
Ten-year-old Joss's greatest ambition is to be Class Monitor at
school. But she's about to go one step further. It's Take Your Kid
to Work Day, and Joss's dad takes her to the games company he works
for. When the boss calls a meeting and tells them he's giving his
job away to the person with the best idea for a company
game-changer . . . Joss sticks her hand up. And the next thing she
knows, Joss is the boss. Joss is thrilled. Dad is horrified: he's
going to have to be on his best behaviour all the time! As Joss
whips everyone into shape, maybe they can all learn a lesson or two
. . . even Joss herself. Warm-hearted and beautifully observed,
with hilarious artwork from Gemma Correll, this family-centric
comedy has massive wish-fulfilment appeal for kids and adults
alike.
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!
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.
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Fireborne
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Rosaria Munda
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"Fireborne is everything I want in fantasy."--Rachel Hartman, New
York Times bestselling author of Seraphina Game of Thrones meets
Red Rising in a debut young adult fantasy that's full of rivalry,
romance . . . and dragons. Annie and Lee were just children when a
brutal revolution changed their world, giving everyone--even the
lowborn--a chance to test into the governing class of dragonriders.
Now they are both rising stars in the new regime, despite
backgrounds that couldn't be more different. Annie's lowborn family
was executed by dragonfire, while Lee's aristocratic family was
murdered by revolutionaries. Growing up in the same orphanage
forged their friendship, and seven years of training have made them
rivals for the top position in the dragonriding fleet. But
everything changes when survivors from the old regime surface, bent
on reclaiming the city. With war on the horizon and his
relationship with Annie changing fast, Lee must choose to kill the
only family he has left or to betray everything he's come to
believe in. And Annie must decide whether to protect the boy she
loves . . . or step up to be the champion her city needs. From
debut author Rosaria Munda comes a gripping adventure that calls
into question which matters most: the family you were born into, or
the one you've chosen.
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!
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All In
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Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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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 series features highly photographic and easy-to-follow books
packed with information, first-hand experience, and guidance on the
responsibilities involved in a vocation you may wish to pursue.
Leap into the world of a ballet dancer! In this engaging nonfiction
book, readers learn about the history of this art form as well as
what a ballet dancer does to get ready for a performance. With
informational text, vibrant photographs, a sample schedule of
ballet dancer's day, a look at ballet positions, and simple, clear
text, readers learn about the basics of ballet and that this
beautiful art form takes a lot of hard work and dedication.
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.
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Chef
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James Nixon
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This series features highly photographic and easy-to-follow books
packed with information, first-hand experience, and guidance on the
responsibilities involved in a vocation you may wish to pursue.
Engineers are the superheroes of the real world. They use their
problem-solving skills to face down the biggest challenges we have,
from creating clean energy to designing prosthetic limbs, from
eliminating food shortages to programming AI to exploring the
surface of Mars. In this book you'll meet 46 engineers, from
apprentices and lab technicians to university professors and
start-up CEOs and hear what problems they are solving and why they
love their jobs. Engineers are changing the world. Will you be one
of them?
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.
Innocent by day, killer by night: a dark, twisting thriller about a
teen assassin's attempt to live a normal life. 'An electrifying
debut!' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You Trained
and traumatised by a secret assassin programme for minors, Isabel
Ryans wants nothing more than to be a normal civilian. After
running away from home, she has a new name, a new life and a new
friend, Emma, and for the first time, things are looking up. But
old habits die hard, and it's not long until she blows her cover,
drawing the attention of the guilds - the two rival organisations
who control the city of Espera. An unaffiliated killer like Isabel
is either a potential asset . . . or a threat to be eliminated.
Will the blood on her hands cost her everything? From Finn Longman,
an exhilarating new voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive new
blockbuster series for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE
BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'This dark, enthralling thriller is a
compulsive debut' The Guardian 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller'
The Irish Times 'A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from
the first page until the very last.' Benjamin Dean, author of The
King is Dead 'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will
keep you guessing all the way to the end.' Tom Pollock, author of
White Rabbit, Red Wolf 'Sharp and layered, with a bright beating
heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating
and dangerous new world.' Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls 'An
utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well
into the night.' Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil 'Fierce,
thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing
friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive' C. G.
Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses
It only takes one strike: A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans
Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning
creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child. 'Superb. About community
and voices and standing up for yourself' Phil Earle, British Book
Award-winning author of When the Sky Falls Bridie works hard to
feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian
London. After an incident leaves her with only three matches left,
the magical strike of each one sees her tumble into visions of a
brighter future. Realizing she has the power to change her own
fortune, Bridie leads the match factory workers out on strike,
achieving the remarkable through their unity and courage. A defiant
and empowering retelling of the classic you thought you knew, based
on real-life events, this stunning collaboration brought to life in
glorious spot colour introduces a bold new heroine for future
generations to treasure. 'Bridie is a feminist icon, with a story
that is all too relevant. There is so much power in these beautiful
pages' Katya Balen, winner of the Carnegie Medal 'A defiant,
elegantly illustrated story' Sunday Times Culture 'A brilliant
story of collective power that champions community and kindness'
Abi Elphinstone 'A powerful strike right to the heart, burning with
courage, that should light a beacon of hope for young readers'
Piers Torday 'A timely read that might prompt discussion' Observer
'[Lauren] Child's vivid spot-colour illustrations elegantly
complement the fierceness of the story' Guardian 'A masterful
interweaving of fairytale and fact with social action and strong
women at its heart' Smriti Halls
How do you get your CV to the top of the pile? When you apply for a
job, your CV is compared to hundreds of others. You've only got the
time it takes the employer to scan the pages to show how brilliant
you are. How do you impress them when you don't know what employers
are actually looking for? Now fully updated and revised to give you
the most up-to-date and effective guidance, Brilliant CV tells you
what a prospective employer is looking for and how to write it -
now. * Learn how to write CVs that make the shortlist * Understand
what employers love and loathe * Revamp your existing CV with
minimum effort * Learn how to make the most of online applications
and social media Find out what works in the real world and learn
how to put it into practice through examples, exercises, samples
and templates. With brilliant new chapters on how to tackle online
applications and using social media to land that perfect job,
you'll be well prepared and ready to really shine and stand out
from the rest.
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Firefighter
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Lucy M. George; Illustrated by Ando Twin
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What's it like being a firefighter? Let's find out! Step inside the
life of Frank the firefighter and discover the challenges he faces
in his very busy job. Follow him and his crew from the moment the
fire station alarm bell rings to his arrival at the emergency and
learn about the inspirational life of a firefighter. An
entertaining story following a day in the life of a firefighterfor
children aged 4+, with fun illustrations to engage and inspire
young readers. Turn to the back of the book for more information
about what a firefighter's job involves, the equipment they need
and the other busy people that work alongside them. The Next Steps
include discussion points about the story to prompt further
conversation, develop vocabulary and support comprehension. People
who help us, people who care, busy people are everywhere! Encourage
the next generation of busy people and learn about a range of
careers in this inspiring series for young children. Each story
focuses on a different professional as they go about their daily
work, exploring what each job involves, why it's important and how
it can be rewarding. If you enjoyed this book, check out the other
titles in the Busy People series: Busy People: Astronaut Busy
People: Builder Busy People: Construction Worker Busy People:
Doctor Busy People: Firefighter Busy People: Librarian Busy People:
Police officer Busy People: Teacher Busy People: Vet
Times are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the
reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job. But
finding work is not easy at all, even if you're Santa - he tries
being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call
centre. He finally finds the perfect job to be useful to the
community - the bin man! Santa discovers that waste can conceal
wonderful gifts, and he is soon back on his sled delivering toys
made from recycled materials. When Santa finds some lost letters
from years ago in the bin, begging to meet him, he sets out to find
their owner. Will he be able to find them and finally grant their
wish before Christmas Day? Hilarious and heartwarming, Santa Gets a
Second Job is the perfect present for Santa fans of all ages from
Michele D'Ignazio and Sergio Olivotti.
Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World is a
beautifully illustrated guide following the journey of one book
across the globe, from a printing press in a factory far, far away,
over land and across the sea, to the hands of a young boy. With
stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlen and gentle narrative
text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the
people, processes and vehicles involved in delivering the perfect
gift! From factory workers and train drivers to container ship
captains, post office workers and booksellers, children will be
fascinated to find out how the very book they are holding in their
hands made its way all around the world! Bonus non-fiction material
includes three pages of fantastic fully illustrated special
delivery facts to inspire and delight curious readers.
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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