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A modern South Asian princess, sparkling writing, lots of humor,
and just the right amount of conflict come together for a clever
and enchanting friendship story. Rani lives in a luxurious palace
full of busy adults, but she's lonely. Being the only princess in
the kingdom is boring, tedious, dull. She has no one to play
with-except her baby brother, who doesn't count! So one morning,
Rani decides to leave for the beach in search of adventure. She's
sure it will be the opposite of her life in the palace: wonderful,
marvelous, fun! But in the world outside the palace walls, Rani
isn't a princess anymore, she's just a kid who's not so great at
building sandcastles. And what she finds there is something she
didn't even know she was looking for: a friend. Set in a vibrant
South Asian-inspired world, this story of a strong-willed princess
from two award-winning picture book creators is full of wordplay,
heart, and humor.
Since the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in
southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only
photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee's Bend for children,
award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and
culture of this fascinating group of women and their unique
quilting traditions. Rubin uses meticulous research to offer an
exclusive look at an important facet of African American art and
culture. In the rural community of Gee's Bend, African American
women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of
old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks anything they can
find. Their traditions have been passed down through the decades.
Much to the women's surprise, a selection of the quilts was
featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in
2002. The exhibition then traveled to the Whitney Museum in New
York City. "Eye-poppingly gorgeous," wrote a critic for the New
York Times about the exhibition. He continued, "Some of the most
miraculous works of modern art America has produced." The
Metropolitan Museum of Art will exhibit its newly acquired
collection of Gee's Bend quilts in 2017. Rubin is known for
producing well-researched, highly praised, and sophisticated
biographies of artists and other important figures. Through similar
research, The Quilts of Gee's Bend shares specifics about this rare
community and its rich traditions, allowing children to pause to
consider history through the eyes of the people who lived it and
through a legacy that is passed on to the next generation. This
book should be of great interest to classrooms, libraries, and
those interested in African American art in the United States, in
addition to quilting, life in early emancipated colonies in the
South, and Gee's Bends importance in the Civil Right's movement.
The quilts and the incredible stories behind them are powerful
motivators for anyone who wishes to accomplish anything. A map,
directions on how to make a quilt square, endnotes, and an index
round out this stunning nonfiction book.
These 100 Fantastically Great Women postcards, inspired by Kate Pankhurst's extraordinary picture book series, invite little ones, teens and adults to use their imagination to shape the future! Each postcard celebrates women who have changed the world we live in today and who followed their hearts, talents and dreams.
With motivational quotes on each postcard, remind someone you love to 'never give up', just like Rosa Parks. Or to 'tell their own story', following the wonderful Jane Austen. Or even to 'follow their own path' on the example of Sacagawea. You will meet brilliant women from the past, including Amelia Earhart, Emmeline Pankhurst, Valentina Tereshkova, Elizabeth Blackwell and so many more. With these 100 Fantastically Great Women postcards, you can write inspiring messages to the fantastically great people you know, near or far!
Celebrating new ideas that can make a world of difference, Jorn's
Magnificent Imagination is the true story of Jorn Utzon, the
architect of the world-renowned Sydney Opera House. Was it a
sailboat, a seashell, a swan or an orange peel that inspired Jorn
to design Australia's most recognisable building? In this
gorgeously illustrated story, we follow Jorn through childhood as
he discovers his love of building and creating, gathering ideas
from everything around himself. When he grows bigger, so do his
ideas, and something begins to take shape... can you guess what it
might be? Jorn's story is about embracing dreams, believing in your
own abilities, and the power of new ideas. Written in honour of the
50th anniversary of the opening of the Sydney Opera House, it is
also a topical springboard for educators and families into how the
iconic landmark came to be. In celebrating the incredibly talented
Jorn Utzon, it shows children that there are no limits to what they
might achieve if they follow their dreams. In a world of screens
and busyness, Jorn's Magnificent Imagination is an important
reminder of the joy in taking the time to dream and create, a
reminder which might just benefit children and their carers alike.
Charming and heart-warming, it will enthral and inspire young
readers, encouraging them to look at the world around them and use
their imagination to its full potential.
The Great Lives in Graphics series is a new way of looking at the
lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential
dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with
lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them
in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and
young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often
surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy.
Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and
informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main
subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the
time they lived in. You may already know that Frida Kahlo was an
artist, but did you know she lived in a bright blue house? Or that
she owned two pet spider monkeys? This graphic retelling of Frida's
story gives children a colourful snapshot of her life and the world
she grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Mexican
revolution to the importance of self-belief. AGES: 8 to 12
A look at the inspirational lives of ten Black women of faith Do
the names Elizabeth Freeman, Nannie Helen Burroughs, or Charlotte
Forten Grimke ring any bells? Have you ever heard of Sarah Mapps
Douglass, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, or Maria Fearing? What
about Sara Griffith Stanley, Amanda Berry Smith, Lucy Craft Laney,
and Maria Stewart? While these names may not be familiar to you,
these women lived faithful and influential lives in a world that
was filled with injustice. They worked to change laws, built
schools, spoke to thousands, and shared the Gospel all around the
world. And while history books may have forgotten them, their
stories can teach us so much about how we can live today. Praise
for Carved in Ebony "What a gift this book . . . will be to you!
Jasmine has a way of teaching you a history lesson you never knew
you needed, while pointing you to a God who deeply cares for his
children."--JAMIE IVEY, bestselling author and host of The Happy
Hour with Jamie Ivey podcast
Grab your football boots and get ready for the UEFA European
Championship 2021 in this incredible journey around the globe! An
absorbing gift for avid football fans aged 7+ years, perfect for
the next David Beckham. Kick off your footballing journey and see
the world in a whole new light! Discover fascinating facts and
stats - from record-breaking goals to famous football mascots - and
learn about the funny and extraordinary moments that make football
such a beautiful game. This unbelievable round-the-world adventure
is a celebration of the beautiful game that will take you through
all of the planet's continents. And the illustrated maps feature
key aspects, such as borders, capital cities and major rivers,
combined with amazing football facts - perfect for engaging young
readers and football fans. Clive Gifford started writing books at
the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 150 books
published, most of which are for children. His books have been
nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association,
Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.
Tracy Worrall creates her artwork using both digital and
traditional media. She produced animations for an award-winning
educational television series for the Discovery Channel. Tracy
lives in Liverpool.
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Home Home
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Lisa Allen-Agostini
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Wickiups
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Riley Flynn
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Explore ten of the world's most awesome rivers! From The Ganges to
the The Amazon, discover some of the most famous and important
rivers on the planet. Zoom in on their most interesting features,
with the help of engaging artwork and key information. Each river
'profile' is accompanied by unique illustrations and clear photos.
The World Feature Focus series brings a fresh perspective to the
world's most significant elements and landforms. With artwork that
emphasises the otherworldliness and beauty that exists within the
make-up of Earth, children aged 7 upwards will be equally entranced
and informed about the world's geography.
Get ready to celebrate! People around the world look forward to
different holidays and honour them with special traditions. Learn
about the many types of holidays and how they're celebrated in this
engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse
global community and their place in it.
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Colin Kaepernick
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Stephanie Watson; Illustrated by Stephanie Watson
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Explore Ireland with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply
exploring your local area. Kids will have fun collecting points
with more than 140 things to find in Ireland. From mountains and
beaches to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the
country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000
points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate
and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's
something for everyone! For even more spotting fun check out: i-SPY
On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443) i-SPY On a Train Journey
(ISBN 9780008431730) i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528)
i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467)
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Imagine
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Juan Felipe Herrera; Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
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Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of
fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an
exciting round-the-globe tour, with a stopover in every nation on
every continent! Did you know that Cuba's national sport is
baseball, one of the most popular sports in the US? And that kids
in both Japan and Chile have earthquake drills on their school
schedule? Find out about anything from the spookily vibrant Day of
the Dead parade in Mexico and the beautiful springtime cherry
blossom displays of Japan, to blueberry-picking in Sweden and
India's space programme. Discover the countries of the world -
explore their geography, wildlife, traditions, and arts, in this
picture-packed children's book. Every country profile is full of
photos, and each nation has a full-colour map detailing its main
cities, landscape features, and borders, and exactly where in the
world they are, in this engaging encyclopedia for children aged
9-12. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: -Striking
and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -A
highly visual approach to learning -Ideal combination of colourful
diagrams with infographic text boxes This captivating kids
encyclopedia tackles our weird and wonderful world continent by
content, with informative profiles for each of the 196 nations of
the world and striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams
featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience
for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun
facts from around the globe! This world encyclopedia includes
at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats,
making this engaging encyclopedia for kids an ideal combination of
colourful diagrams and infographic text boxes with easy-to-read
accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the
entire family, making this enthralling children's encyclopedia a
beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.
Learn all about the world one picture at a time! If you like
Countries of the World, then why not complete the collection? Part
of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can
dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a
vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and explore
the incredible animal kingdom with Animal Book.
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Rescue
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David Long; Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman
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Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes.
How far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. 'I was hall monitor,' he said afterwards. 'It is my job to look after my classmates.'
Whether dragging a friend from a blazing car, masterminding a search far below the earth's surface, or recovering astronauts from an aborted space mission, Rescue reveals the ingenuity, courage and doggedness of the human spirit all over the world.
Another unputdownable collection of eye-opening and moving true adventures, both contemporary and historical. Impeccably told by David Long and brought to vibrant life by illustrator Kerry Hyndman.
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