A new title in the interactive Little World series from Ladybird - moving board books that make our big world little. Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and beaches to outer space and ocean depths. The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children through the busy building site - from the early morning cup of tea to digging up the earth, churning the cement and building the walls. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread will engage children as they spend a day on the building site. Sam Meredith's bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread. The Little World series: Introduces the world Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 2+ Look out for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series: In the City To the Moon Jungle Journey Under the Sea To the Beach At the Airport Shopping Trip On the Farm On Safari

This is a bold, bright and educational bilingual board book that introduces children to the concept of jobs and occupations in two languages.

Leer hoe om ’n ruimtevaarder, wetenskaplike, dokter of ingenieur te word in hierdie opwindende nuwe reeks!

Met oorgenoeg nuttige inligting en interessante feite oor die lewens van hierdie verskillende beroepsmense, sal hierdie boeke jong lesers leer hoe om wiskunde en wetenskap te gebruik om die wêreld te ontdek, mense se lewens te red en geboue en masjiene te bou.

Eenvoudige aktiwiteite help kinders om hul vaardighede op ’n prettige wyse te toets en die inligting wat hul geleer het te versterk. Kan die kind ’n ruimtetuig herstel, ’n chemiese reaksie veroorsaak, die perfekte verband draai of ’n wolkekrabber bou? Loer binne-in een van hierdie interaktiewe boeke en vind uit hoe!

Ruimtevaarder in opleiding leer die jong leser alles oor die ruimte, sterrekunde en die lewe aan boord die Internasionale Ruimtestasie.

Wetenskaplike in opleiding leer kinders oor basiese chemie, biologie en fisika.

Dokter in opleiding vertel die leser hoe dokters, verpleegsters en paramedici lewens red.

Ingenieur in opleiding wys jong kinders hoe ingenieurs wiskunde en wetenskap gebruik om die geboue en masjiene te bou wat ons elke dag sien.

Learn how to think like a scientist, look at the world in a brand-new way and have tons of fun with science comedian Steve Mould's bold and playful kids science book. Supporting STEM and STEAM education initiatives, How to be a Scientist will inspire kids to ask questions, do activities, think creatively, and discover amazing fun facts! A firm favourite in classrooms and homes alike, this science book for kids has earned itself a permanent spot on many family bookshelves. With more than 40 fun questions, experiments, games, and real-life scenarios that make scientific concepts fun and relevant, it's not hard to see why! Simple activities with undetermined answers encourage curious young readers to find new ways to test ideas. The stories of the great scientists and their discoveries (and failures) are told in an entertaining way to provide even further inspiration for budding young scientists. This educational book has the amazing ability to cover a wide range of ages, So, if your children have an age gap this is a fantastic way to get them to engage with each other in a fun and educational way. It is informative, colourful, well written and draws you into its pages with an insatiable appetite for the simpler facts of science. Most of the home science experiments for kids are easy to do with items most people already have around the house, making it super easy to go from idea to execution. Explore, Investigate And Test Your Ideas! Discover the skills it takes to become a scientist. Being a scientist isn't just about wearing a white coat and doing experiments in a laboratory. It's about exploring, investigating, testing and figuring out how things work. How to be a Scientist is packed with fun activities and projects that let you answer lots of tricky questions and help to explain the world around you. This kid's educational book challenges children to think for themselves and covers topics like: -Weather, making a tornado, the water cycle, how to make a compass -Energy, hot air balloons, electricity, Newton and Einstein -The solar system, making a sundial, creating your own sunrise, phases of the moon How to be s scientist is one of four fantastic books in the How to... educational books series, including How to be a Maths Genius, How to be Good at Maths, and How to Make a Better World. Official reviews include: International Literacy Association's Children's Choices 2018 Reading List "Readers will be inspired to learn more about how to think and act like these famous scientists while uncovering deep scientific knowledge they can apply through fun-filled science projects." Minnesota Parent "This mix of classic and unusual science anecdotes and experiments is just the thing for budding STEM/STEAM fans, including tips for learning how to think and act like a scientist with fun activities and simple scientific explanations of biology, anatomy, physics, astronomy, chemistry and more."

Join political buff David McCullagh and illustrator Graham Corcoran as they guide you through all the things that make our country work. Why do we have a president and a Taoiseach? What is the Seanad and why can only some citizens vote in its elections? Who makes the rules for Ireland and how are they enforced? And what do we do if we want to change them? Learn what it means to be a citizen and the positive role you can play by helping others, protecting what works and creating change in the world you live in. The latest book in the Gill Books series of important topics tackled by experts, this engaging guide demystifies political systems, elections, voting and government, and explores issues including human rights, freedom of speech and fake news. With clear text and bright illustrations, this book is for anyone who wants to understand

Take flight with Pilot Small's classic aerial adventure--now available as a board book Tag along as Pilot Small takes his little red airplane up, up, up for a joyride Newly simplified text, paired with Lois Lenski's bright and charming art, makes an irresistible choice for youngsters already reaching for the sky

Anna Boyd almost lost her life to get what she wanted most in the world: freedom.
But just when it seems that her family has finally escaped Witness Protection, the illusion that Anna could resume a normal life comes crashing down.
The deadly man Anna knows as Thomas is still on the loose, and now he's using her as a pawn in a dangerous game with the drug cartel determined to silence her forever. When Thomas and a mysterious masked man capture not only Anna but also her fragile younger sister and her boyfriend, Anna decides it's time to break all the rules-even if it means teaming up with the lesser of two evils.
Anna will do whatever it takes to protect the people she loves and win her life back once and for all. But her true enemies are hidden in plain sight. Before long, Anna will learn that putting her trust in anyone may be the last mistake she ever makes.

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real astronauts look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good astronaut great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice. By uncovering the way that real astronauts and space scientists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking. Each book contains biographies of four top space pioneers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts. Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Space or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2. Titles in this series: Think Like An Astronaut Think Like An Artist Think Like a Coder Think Like An Engineer Think Like A Mathematician Think Like A Scientist

Alex Sawyer has escaped his underground nightmare to discover the whole world has become a prison, and Alfred Furnace is its master. Monsters rule the streets, leaving nothing but murder in their wake. Those who do not die become slaves to Furnace's reign of cruelty. Alex is a monster too. He is the only one who can stop Furnace but in doing so he could destroy everything. Is he the executed or the executioner? Who will die? All Alex knows is that one way or another, it all ends now.

Does your child dream of a future career in the exciting world of Art? This book will show them that there is so much more to art jobs than painting and drawing. The perfect book for budding animators, stylists, photographers, special effects artists working on big-budget films or for fine artists creating beautiful works of art. This book highlights the importance of studying STEAM subjects at school to open up the route into these professions. There are lots of careers that use art in one way or another and this book will open their eyes and mind to the exciting possibilities that STEAM expertise can bring. Famous and leading artists in their fields are featured throughout. Readers also go behind the scenes in furniture design and testing, on a fashion shoot and restoring a famous painting to discover more about how these artists do their jobs. This series is ideal for readers aged 9+ who are considering their options at school. Many children worry about job opportunities in the future and these books highlight a great range of jobs in STEM and STEAM subject areas, which can help inspire them to think about where they want their lives to take them. Titles in the series: The Best Ever Jobs in Art The Best Ever Jobs in Engineering The Best Ever Jobs in Maths The Best Ever Jobs in Science The Best Ever Jobs in Technology

This book celebrates jobs related to producing electricity and other fuels. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

This book celebrates workers who help grow, ship, and prepare food. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

This book celebrates workers who help plan, design, and run factories. It includes a table of contents, an On the Job special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about a fire station. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a fire station field trip.

This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about a factory. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a factory field trip.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Work Remotely, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. Has the office gone for ever? This book looks at the positive and negative sides of working remotely for employees, managers and companies. It explores the different ways that everybody can make remote working more successful, and how it can affect productivity and work-life balance. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

This title introduces readers to the people who work on farms. Easy-to-read text, labeled photos, and a picture glossary make this book the perfect introduction to the topic.

For a full hour, he poured lemonade. The world is a thirsty place, he thought as he nearly emptied his fourth pitcher of the day. And I am the Lemonade King. Fourth-grader Evan Treski is people-smart. He's good at talking with people, even grownups. His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math-smart, but not especially good with people. So when the siblings' lemonade stand war begins, there really is no telling who will win--or even if their fight will ever end. Brimming with savvy marketing tips for making money at any business, definitions of business terms, charts, diagrams, and even math problems, this fresh, funny, emotionally charged novel subtly explores how arguments can escalate beyond anyone's intent. Awards: 2009 Rhode Island Children's Book Award, 2007 New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing, North Carolina Children's Book Award 2011, 2011 Nutmeg Award (Connecticut) Check out www.lemonadewar.com for more information on The Lemonade War Series, including sequels The Lemonade Crime, The Bell Bandit, and The Candy Smash.

Come inside for a fresh look at careers in 'green' food, from planting to cultivation, and merchandising to selling. In addition to the "greening" of conventional methods of food production, this book examines careers in alternative energy, equipment, packaging, and delivery systems.