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A friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the
crime-fighting industry, written by Detective Constable Alexandra
Beever. Do you have what it takes to become a detective, a crime
scene investigator or a forensic scientist? Find out all about the
incredible crime-fighting jobs you could do, from training to
become a crime laboratory analyst or a lawyer to working as a
helicopter pilot or even becoming an expert in fingerprints. This
fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in
helping people and fighting crime. Other titles in the series
include: How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (shortlisted
for a 2020 Blue Peter Book Award); How to Be a Footballer and Other
Sports Jobs; How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs; How to Be a
Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs.
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
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.
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
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.
Be inspired by 20 of the world's most famous advocates for peace.
Discover the lives of ten female and ten male peace-makers from
throughout history and from around the world. This book is the
perfect introduction to some of the most dramatic and
world-changing lives of people who have made a huge impact through
the advocation of peace. Stunning artwork brings to life ten male
and ten female peacemakers from across history and from around the
world. Clear, concise text presents their significant contribution
to our world alongside the stand-out biographical information from
their fascinating lives.
Where can you get paid to deal with bugs, bacteria and animal
waste? In the field of science! Readers will explore some of the
most disgusting jobs in science, down to the dirty details. They'll
enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're
learning important information about STEM jobs.
A fantastic new picture book about holding a yard sale based on the
award-winning CBeebies preschool series, Bing! Round the corner,
not far away, Bing and Sula are being shopkeepers today! They are
holding a yard sale to raise money for a new slide for the creche.
But are they really happy to say goodbye to their old toys?
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Nurses
(Paperback)
Emily Raij
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Nurses help people stay healthy. Give readers the inside scoop on
what it's like to be a nurse. Readers will learn about different
types of nurses, the tools they use, and how people get this
exciting, rewarding job.
If you want to use words to change the world, keep reading... Be
empowered to make a real difference to the issues you care about
with this inspiring and insightful book. * Explore the power of
language and discover how it influences the way we think and behave
* Learn why using our voices is so important, and the many ways
people are unfairly silenced * Investigate media bias and fake
news, and learn how to spot and squash misinformation * Have go at
different types of activism - from vlogging to art, demonstrations
to debates, storytelling to social media Covering themes of race,
gender, sexuality, violence, culture, politics and other important
issues in the world today, this is a crucial read for teens and
young adults who want to get out there and make change happen!
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Santa Gets a Second Job
(Hardcover)
Michele D'Ignazio; Illustrated by Sergio Olivotti; Translated by Denise Muir
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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.
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Flamefall
(Paperback)
Rosaria Munda
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An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which
helps to make sense of today. The present can loom very large in a
child's mind: all the crises and challenges of the modern world can
feel overwhelming and at times dispiriting. This book is a big
history of the world, from the beginnings of the universe to now,
which places the reader at its centre. It encourages them to think
about how and why they experience the world as they do and offers a
helpful perspective by placing their thoughts and feelings in the
context of our history and evolution. Big Ideas From History is an
immense story of what has happened through time that speaks
personally and constructively to a growing mind. What might the
dinosaurs or the ancient Egyptians, the Aztec warriors or the
Enlightenment thinkers of the 18th century tell us that could be
interesting and useful to hear now? The insights we need are
scattered in time and place, waiting to be discovered. The book
also looks to the future and asks the reader to imagine a world
they would like to live in. What might they learn from
self-knowledge? How can they grow, develop and create their own
place in history? It is a thoughtful and inspiring introduction to
the world around us, which encourages the child to engage with
themselves and others through history.
Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Teacher.
This entertaining board book takes children on an imaginary
adventure at school. Push, pull and slide the tabs to follow the
teacher as he takes part in sports day, teaches his class new
songs, and goes on a field trip. 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 teachers 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
teacher too! Also available for little superstars: When I'm a Nurse
A friendly and fascinating book about how to work with animals, for
children from 6+, written by vet and CBeebies presenter Dr Jess
French Do you have what it takes to become a vet, a horse trainer
or to work at a nature reserve? Find out all about the incredible
animal jobs you could do, from training to become an animal
behaviourist or a wildlife rehabilitator to working at a zoo or
even becoming a bug wrangler! This fully illustrated book will
inspire any child with an interest in animals.
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Farmers
(Paperback)
Emily Raij
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Farmers are hard workers. They grow plants and raise animals for
people around the world. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's
like to work as a farmer. Readers will learn about different types
of farmers, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting
job.
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
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A Coder Like Me
(Paperback)
Shini Somara; Illustrated by Nadja Sarell
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Engaging illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce
young readers to the world of coding, computers and
problem-solving. Curious Sam has lots of questions. What is an
algorithm? Could a robot be instructed to walk a dog? What is
artificial intelligence? A day spent with Auntie Jo turns into a
fascinating lesson in coding for Sam! They discover that the world
is full of clever computers, find out about the language they
"speak" and the brilliant coders who have helped us to understand
it. Maybe Sam can try out some awesome coding projects and become a
coder too? With pages encouraging kids to try out coding for
themselves and opening their minds to the fun things that can be
created using computer code, this brilliant picture book written by
engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of coding
and computing and celebrates women in STEM.
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