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Breaking News - How to Tell What's Real From What's Rubbish (Paperback): Nick Sheridan Breaking News - How to Tell What's Real From What's Rubbish (Paperback)
Nick Sheridan
R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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

As Good as Dead - The Finale to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition):... As Good as Dead - The Finale to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)
Holly Jackson
R610 R522 Discovery Miles 5 220 Save R88 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Spell Tailors (Paperback): James Nicol The Spell Tailors (Paperback)
James Nicol
R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A spellbinding new fantasy novel from the author of The Apprentice Witch series - perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones. 'A cosy, magical adventure which touches on the problems associated with fast fashion.' THE BOOKSELLER 'Enchanting' THE WEEK JUNIOR Hen dreams of joining the family spell-tailor business, making magical homemade outfits. But the shop is struggling, thanks to the cheap clothing factory that has opened nearby. Stumbling upon a stitch - one that can sew memories into seams - Hen thinks he has the answer that will save them. Instead, he's shocked to be banned from sowing forever. What is going on? And can he unravel the mystery before it's too late? Combines James Nicol's trademark cosy fantasy with an enchanting mystery - perfect for readers 8 and up Explores the real magic of clothes as Hen, a spell tailor's apprentice, struggles to master his family craft - and discovers a new kind of stitch in the process A warm hug of a book - one to curl up with in your favourite old jumper!

A Coder Like Me (Paperback): Shini Somara A Coder Like Me (Paperback)
Shini Somara; Illustrated by Nadja Sarell
R247 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

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.

As Good as Dead - The Finale to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Hardcover): Holly Jackson As Good as Dead - The Finale to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Hardcover)
Holly Jackson
R561 R471 Discovery Miles 4 710 Save R90 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
When I Grow Up, I Want To Help People (Hardcover): Noodle Juice When I Grow Up, I Want To Help People (Hardcover)
Noodle Juice; Illustrated by Flavio Remontti
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It's never too early to start getting excited about the future! Using simple language to explain different jobs, this charming book demonstrates to young children how different careers can help people. Includes roles such as translator, charity worker, sports coach, care worker and yoga teacher, as well as teacher, doctor, nurse and police officer. When I Grow Up is a series of four books each containing 13 different jobs that are involved in helping people, looking after the planet, the creative industries and STEM.

What is money? (Hardcover): Noodle Juice What is money? (Hardcover)
Noodle Juice; Illustrated by Katie Rewse
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Money makes the world go around.... but who looks after our money? Is money good? What are taxes? What is the future of money? These are all very BIG questions that need exploring and the sooner children start thinking about the answers, the better our world will be. Content includes the following questions and our attempt to answer them: What is money?Where does money come from?Who were the first people to use money? What is money used for?Is money the same everywhere in the world? Who looks after our money?Is money good?Who studies money?What are taxes?How does money grow?What problems can money cause?How do people earn money?What is the future of money? This delightful series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people. Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to each subject and provides answers that make sense to young children. Stunning illustrations support the non-fiction narrative ensuring our picture book approach feels fresh and different.

Gross Jobs Working with Water and Sewers (Paperback): Nikki Bruno Gross Jobs Working with Water and Sewers (Paperback)
Nikki Bruno
R267 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A lot of people have to get dirty in order to keep our water clean. From city sewage workers to portable toilet cleaners, readers will learn all the dirty details of jobs working with water and sewers. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs.

Gross Jobs Working with Rubbish (Paperback): Nikki Bruno Gross Jobs Working with Rubbish (Paperback)
Nikki Bruno
R267 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Here's to the heroes who keep our world clean. From roadkill collectors to landfill gas operators, these workers get dirty to keep us healthy and safe. Readers will explore some of the most disgusting waste-related jobs, 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.

Louder! - A Guide to Finding Your Voice and Changing the World (Paperback): Kate Asquith, Collins Kids Louder! - A Guide to Finding Your Voice and Changing the World (Paperback)
Kate Asquith, Collins Kids
R295 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R59 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

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!

Eco Hero In Training (Paperback): Jo Hanks Eco Hero In Training (Paperback)
Jo Hanks; Illustrated by Sarah Lawrence
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

If you love nature and animals, then training to be an ecologist may be for you! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of a nature lover, Eco Hero in Training will tell you all about habitats, animals, plants and how we can all be greener.

Discover the life and career of an ecologist - what they do and how you can join their eco gang. See how and why conservationists study living things in every habitat, from high in the trees to the deepest ocean; how their findings help us to understand the word we live; and what we can all do to protect the vulnerable eco systems that surround us. Written by Jo Hanks, Eco Hero In Training is full of fun and practical activities that support learning, with the humorous illustrations making the content truly accessible.

Gross Jobs Working with Food (Paperback): Nikki Bruno Gross Jobs Working with Food (Paperback)
Nikki Bruno
R268 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Where can you get paid to deal with pet food, fish guts and organ meat? In the food industry! Readers will explore some of the most disgusting food-related jobs, 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.

The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person (Hardcover): Frederick Joseph The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person (Hardcover)
Frederick Joseph
R502 R425 Discovery Miles 4 250 Save R77 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gross Jobs Working with Animals (Hardcover): Nikki Bruno Gross Jobs Working with Animals (Hardcover)
Nikki Bruno
R394 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R27 (7%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Would you want to be a maggot farmer? How about a whale snot collector? Readers will learn about these disgusting animal-related jobs, down to the dirty details. They will enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs.

STEAM Jobs for Thrill Seekers (Paperback): Sam Rhodes STEAM Jobs for Thrill Seekers (Paperback)
Sam Rhodes
R267 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Do you love roller coasters? Then maybe you could get a job designing one. There are more jobs for those who love an adrenaline rush than you probably ever realized. From adventure guides to bomb squad technicians, readers will learn about various STEM and STEAM jobs for thrill seekers and what it takes to get one.

When I Grow Up I Want To Look After The Planet (Hardcover): Noodle Juice When I Grow Up I Want To Look After The Planet (Hardcover)
Noodle Juice; Illustrated by Flavio Remontti
R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It's never too early to start getting excited about the future! Using simple language to explain different jobs, this charming book demonstrates to young children how different careers can help look after the planet. It includes roles such as zookeeper, food scientist and planet engineer as well as forester, conservationist and journalist. When I Grow Up is a series of four books each containing 13 different jobs that are involved in helping people, looking after the planet, the creative industries and STEM.

Vi Spy: Never Say Whatever Again (Paperback): Maz Evans Vi Spy: Never Say Whatever Again (Paperback)
Maz Evans
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The second 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 'Wildly hilarious' THE GUARDIAN Vi is failing at top spy school Rimmington Hall - even though the school motto is 'Failure is Not an Option'. To make it worse, nearly-stepbrother Russell Sprout is an A* student. Worst of all, Vi's shadowy nemesis Umbra is still at large. Can Vi unveil the arch-villain before she gets expelled and her parents ground her for ever? She'll need the help of old friends and new, including 9-year-old super-hacker Missy Fit and BFF Tamina, who aims to save the world in a different way ... The second book in a brilliant middle-grade comedy adventure series; follows book 1, Vi Spy: Licence to Chill, which 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

When I'm a Doctor (Board book): Steph Hinton When I'm a Doctor (Board book)
Steph Hinton; Campbell Books
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Doctor. This entertaining board book takes toddlers on an imaginary shift in a surgery. Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the doctor attend to her patients and make everyone feel better! Little ones will love exploring the engaging scenes, illustrated by Steph Hinton. With lots to see and talk about, young children will learn all about what doctors do - and why we need them. A fantastic first introduction to careers, this book teaches young children that one day they could do the job of a doctor, too! Also available for aspiring Superstars: When I'm a Nurse, When I'm a Firefighter.

Paid to Game (Paperback): Daniel Mauleon Paid to Game (Paperback)
Daniel Mauleon
R267 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In 2018, the gaming industry made over 100 billion dollars worldwide. Professional gamers, designers, programmers and writers all received some of that money. Learn about the different jobs in video games, and maybe someday you'll get paid to game.

Work-Related Teaching and Learning - A guide for teachers and practitioners (Hardcover): Prue Huddleston, Julian Stanley Work-Related Teaching and Learning - A guide for teachers and practitioners (Hardcover)
Prue Huddleston, Julian Stanley
R3,473 Discovery Miles 34 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever that young people engage with the world of work and gain the knowledge, skills and experience they will need to prepare them for their future careers. This book provides an overarching framework for understanding all the separate parts of the work-related learning curriculum and constructs a research-based pedagogy with practical steps for students, teachers and practitioners.

Work-Related Teaching and Learning deepens our understanding of work-related learning and provides an overview of the programmes and recent initiatives designed to make learning more relevant and better connected to work. Drawing on contemporary research and innovative practice, it offers guidance to support teachers and practitioners in the delivery of the work-related learning curriculum.

Covering all aspects of word-related learning from enterprise education and economic well-being to careers education, work experience and the diplomas, features include:

  • An overarching conceptualisation of work-related learning
  • An exploration of the benefits of work-related learning
  • An examination of the key issues and challenges faced
  • A detailed look at how teaching and learning activities have been used in various contexts and with what effects
  • An assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of different curriculum models
  • Case studies and examples of good practice
  • Discussion questions for reflective practice

This book is essential reading for current teachers and practitioners involved in work-related learning, as well as students and trainee teachers who wish to improve or develop their practice in the light of recent initiatives.

Reading Champion: In the Toolbox - Independent Reading Non-fiction Red 2 (Hardcover): Katie Woolley Reading Champion: In the Toolbox - Independent Reading Non-fiction Red 2 (Hardcover)
Katie Woolley; Illustrated by A Corazon Abierto
R430 Discovery Miles 4 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE) In the Toolbox is a non-fiction text reporting on the tools used by a builder. The repeated sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for a first independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for children aged 5-6 or at book band Red.

I Like Sports... what jobs are there? (Hardcover, UK Edition Only): Steve Martin I Like Sports... what jobs are there? (Hardcover, UK Edition Only)
Steve Martin; Illustrated by Tom Woolley 1
R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this entertaining and informative book, children who love sport can find out all about the future careers they can choose from. From being a swimming instructor, a referee, a sport nutritionist, a race car mechanic, to a sport photographer and many more, this book will take you through a day in the life of 25 sporty workers, showing you how each job unfolds on a typical working day. You'll learn what it takes to get the job, what duties and tasks are involved, and discover a world of opportunities. Turn the pages and find out the best part of a lifeguard's day and what really bothers a personal trainer... HINT: it involves stinky gym clothes! With a variety of careers covered, from jobs in science, professional sport, the arts and many more, this book is sure to inspire children's ambitions and get them excited for their futures. Aimed at sport loving readers aged 7 and older the illustrated narrative approach tells the story of each career and helps introduce children to the world of work in a playful, engaging way. When they've finished reading, children will have gained an overview of each of the featured jobs and will have discovered that you can turn a passion, an interest or a hobby into a rewarding career.

We Use Science - Discover the Real-Life Science in Everyday Jobs! (Paperback): Kim Hankinson We Use Science - Discover the Real-Life Science in Everyday Jobs! (Paperback)
Kim Hankinson; Illustrated by Kim Hankinson; Jenny Jacoby
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reveal the hidden science all around us! People use science every single day in their jobs, sometimes without realising! From a smoothie maker creating a vortex to blend fruit and vegetables to firefighters extinguishing a blaze by breaking the fire triangle, the jobs and occupations at the heart of this super-creative non-fiction read will inspire all children to seek out the everyday science in the world around us.

A Sky Beyond the Storm (Paperback): Sabaa Tahir A Sky Beyond the Storm (Paperback)
Sabaa Tahir
R412 R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Save R76 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
How the World Really Works: Intellectual Property (Paperback): Guy Fox How the World Really Works: Intellectual Property (Paperback)
Guy Fox
R154 R142 Discovery Miles 1 420 Save R12 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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