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Grab your cowboy hat and saddle up! Early elementary readers learn
about all the responsibilities it takes to be a cowhand and ranch
hand as they move through this captivating nonfiction title.
Featuring plenty of vibrant photographs in conjunction with
informational facts about cattle, cowboys, and rodeos, this book
will have readers engaged and eager to learn more!
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
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The Fox's Palace
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Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Andrea Alemanno; Translated by Paivi Vuoriaro
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You've got the interview - now how will you get the job? How to
Succeed in any Interview will show you how to present yourself as
the best candidate for the job, using proven tips, advice and
techniques from the experts to guide you through exactly what
interviewers want to see and what impresses them most. Present
yourself in the best possible light - every time Understand what
impresses interviewers the most Win the job before, during and
after the interview Learn how to show yourself in the best possible
light and maximise your chances of making a brilliant impression
and getting that job.
Can you hone your virtual gaming skills enough to make you a star
in the world of pro gaming? First, find your game and pick your
platform. Then, set out to see if you've got what it takes. Make
real-life choices that can lead to disappointment, a future in the
gaming industry, or realizing your dream of becoming king or queen
of the console.
Stunt performers make dangerous feats look fun and easy, but there
is a lot of risk behind this profession. Explore what stunt people
do to prepare and keep themselves safe in a truly unique
profession. Through Time For Kids content, readers will be
introduced to a brief history of stunt performance as well as the
latest tips and tricks, including stunt driving, professional
fighting, and even digital effects such as computer-generated
imagery. With thrilling language and stunning images in conjunction
with informational text and an interview with a real-life
stunt-man, readers are sure to be fascinated and stimulated from
cover to cover! This book also includes text features such as a
table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources such
as a bibliography and a list of websites for learning more about
this fascinating career.
The third and final edge-of-your-seat adventure in Maz Evans's
laugh-out-loud funny Vi Spy series! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: 'Twists,
turns, spies and surprises. What more do you want? Tears? Laughter?
Maz Evans delivers them all.' FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE 'Vi Spy: Licence
to Chill is brilliant - knockabout, laugh-a-minute, heartfelt fun'
ROSS MONTGOMERY 'Wildly hilarious' THE GUARDIAN Vi has tried to
save the Earth before ... and failed. Now, her world faces a
terrible threat: her Gran is seriously ill. Time is not on their
side. And with the world's number one enemy laughing at them from
space, Vi and her family blast off on an adventure that is truly
out of this world ... IT'S PURE GOLD! The third and final book in a
brilliant middle-grade comedy adventure series; book 1, Vi Spy:
Licence to Chill, was shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards From
the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out? series; book 1
shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize A laugh-out-loud funny,
high-octane spy story perfect for readers aged 8 and up Perfectly
combines humour and heart: addresses the realities of being caught
between divorcing parents Praise for the WHO LET THE GODS OUT?
series: 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I
think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS 'One of the
funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick
and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS '[A] relentlessly witty, fast-paced middle
grade adventure' M.G. LEONARD
A funny, practical and ever-so timely guide to the NEWS for
8-12-year-olds. Find out how to understand and navigate 24/7 news,
how to spot the facts from the fake . . . and what to do if the
news becomes overwhelming. Perfect for fans of Matthew Syed's You
Are Awesome and Rashmi Sirdeshpande's Dosh. It's never been easier
to access the news; TV, radio, billboards, newspapers and endlessly
buzzing on to the screens in our pockets. But with more and more
news available, it's hard to know what to trust. Where do stories
come from? What's real news and what's fake? And what role does
social media play in all of this? Insightful, hands-on, essential
and reassuring, Breaking News will help children navigate the peaks
and pitfalls of our modern day news cycle, through laugh-out-loud
text, amusing illustration and interactive activities. Praise for
Breaking News: 'Newsflash: I loved it.' - Eoin Colfer, million-copy
selling author of ARTEMIS FOWL 'A perfect read for any budding
young journalists out there.' - Konnie Huq, TV presenter and author
of the COOKIE! series 'Jam-packed with fascinating facts, this is a
fantastically funny and much-needed guide to navigating the news.'
- Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of DOSH
This is a bold, bright and educational bilingual board book that
introduces children to the concept of jobs and occupations in two
languages.
Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Nurse.
This entertaining board book takes children on an imaginary night
shift in a hospital. Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the
nurse attend to her patients one by one. Little ones will love
exploring the engaging scenes, illustrated by Steph Hinton. With
lots to see and talk about, children will learn all about what
nurses do - and why we need them. A fantastic first introduction to
careers, this book teaches children that one day they could do the
job of a nurse, too! Also available for aspiring Superstars: When
I'm a Teacher
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