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This beautiful hardback gift book is a stunning visual journey
through Black British history for younger readers by award-winning
historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and illustrated by Jake
Alexander and Melleny Taylor. The essential starting place for
anyone who wants to learn about Black British History. David
Olusoga's thought provoking text charts the forgotten histories of
Black people in Britain from Roman times right through to the
present day. From Roman Africans guarding Hadrian's Wall, to an
African trumpeter in the court of Henry the Eighth, Black Georgians
fighting for the abolition of slavery, Black soldiers fighting for
Britain in the First World War, Windrush and right up today. These
are the stories that brought us all together in this country. When
did Africans first come to Britain? Who are the well-dressed black
children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War
disrupt the Industrial Revolution? These and many other questions
are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years of the
Black British history. This children's edition of the bestseller
Black and British: A Forgotten History is beautifully illustrated
in full-colour with maps, portrait galleries, timelines, photos and
portraits.
A sparklingly funny celebration of Herge's most beloved character
via his legendary exclamations! Captain Haddock made his first
appearance alongside Tintin in 1941, and in the course of the 80
years that followed, has gone on to become one of Herge best loved
characters. Clumsy, accident-prone, frequently intoxicated and
almost always enraged, the Captain is perhaps best known for his
colourful exclamations. 'Blistering barnacles' and 'thundering
typhoons' have passed effortlessly from the pages of Herges comics
into the public consciousness. This brand-new book explores in
joyful detail the Captain's legendary tirades - and is the perfect
way to discover, or rediscover, this extraordinary character and
his unforgettable adventures.
Here is the little-known history of Otto Lilienthal, a daring man
whose more than 2,000 successful flights inspired the Wright
Brothers and other aviation pioneers to come. In 1862, balloons
were the only way to reach the sky. But 14-year-old Otto Lilienthal
didn't want to fly in balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird.
Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was
impossible. Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove
them wrong, so they made their own wings and tried to take flight.
The brothers quickly crashed, but this was just the beginning for
Otto, who would spend the next 30 years of his life sketching,
re-sketching, and building gliders. Over time, Otto's flights got
longer. His control got better. He learned the tricks and twists of
the wind. His flights even began to draw crowds. By the time of his
death at age 48, Otto had made more than 2,000 successful glider
flights. He was the first person in history to spend this much time
in the air, earning the title of the world's first pilot and paving
the way for future aviation pioneers.
A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.
Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.
At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US--and her new label of "Middle Eastern," an identity she's never known before.
But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is.
This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself.
A New York Times Bestseller! Who was at the forefront of women's
right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony
and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from
diverse backgrounds--black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and
more--who helped lead the fight for suffrage? On the hundredth
anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to
celebrate the names and stories of the women whose stories have yet
to be told. Gorgeous portraits accompany biographies of such fierce
but forgotten women as Yankton Dakota Sioux writer and advocate
Zitkala-Sa, Mary Eliza Church Terrell, who cofounded the National
Association of Colored Women (NACW), and Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, who,
at just sixteen years old, helped lead the biggest parade in
history to promote the cause of suffrage. Finish the Fight! will
fit alongside important collections that tell the full story of
America's fiercest women.
Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to rock out! They have a cool band
name! And some instruments-sort of. Songs? Well, even without mad
musical skills, how hard can it be? This super-silly graphic novel
series by Stephen Shaskan hits a new high note! Pizza and Taco love
music! They make lists, and they have tryouts to get more band
members. They think they have all the ingredients to rock the
scene. But maybe this garage band should stay in the garage!! This
hilarious young graphic novel-with chapters-will tickle the funny
bones of kids ages 5 to 8 and bolster their reading confidence.
Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic
novels and longer chapter books. Readers will devour all the books
in the series: Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best? Pizza and Taco: Best
Party Ever! Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic! Pizza and Taco:
Too Cool For School
As Freedman points out, the Montgomery Bus Boycott was a triumphant
historical event, and there are numerous memoirs, articles, and
scholarly works, for adults and for young readers, about the
leaders and the ordinary heroes. In his signature clear prose,
Freedman draws on the best of those personal stories and historical
accounts to provide a dramatic overview of how the 381-day
resistance to segregated buses spearheaded the civil rights
movement. He brings close the experience of what it was like to be
there, on the bus and on the street. With the eloquent accounts of
the legendary heroes--Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King and
more--are the stories of other important activists, including
Jo Ann Robinson (president of the Women's Political Council) and
teenager Claudette Colvin, as well as the lawyers and politicians.
The photo-essay design is attractive and spacious.
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Ever wondered what life will be like 100 years from now? Based on
the latest in scientific thinking, Future Worlds will tell you just
that, covering everything from the forms of transport we will use,
the jobs we will do to how and what we will eat. Welcome to the
future... Packed full of incredible facts, written by Anna
Claybourne and illustrated by Rob Ball, you'll get the chance to
truly imagine the world in which we will one day live. With
full-page gatefolds and flaps to lift that reveal extra
information, there's plenty of scope for kids and adults alike to
envision the future of Planet Earth. Predict what our cities will
look like, how we'll keep ourselves entertained, whether we might
end up colonizing other worlds, how we might combat the effects of
climate change and lots more. This is a new Lonely Planet guide to
the world - just one that doesn't exist yet. Contents: Life in the
Future Age of the Robots Cities Homes Entertainment Future Foods
Transport Fashion Health and Medicine Education and Jobs Space
Travel & Holidays Saving the Planet About Lonely Planet Kids:
Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel
authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over
the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travelers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
When a powerful desert spirit kidnaps her sister, Cece Rios must
learn forbidden magic to get her back, in this own voices middle
grade fantasy perfect for fans of The Storm Runner and Aru Shah and
the End of Time. Living in the remote town of Tierra del Sol is
dangerous, especially in the criatura months, when powerful spirits
roam the desert and threaten humankind. But Cecelia Rios has always
believed there was more to the criaturas, much to her family's
disapproval. After all, only brujas-humans who capture and control
criaturas-consort with the spirits, and brujeria is a terrible
crime. When her older sister, Juana, is kidnapped by El Sombreron,
a powerful dark criatura, Cece is determined to bring Juana back.
To get into Devil's Alley, though, she'll have to become a bruja
herself-while hiding her quest from her parents, her town, and the
other brujas. Thankfully, the legendary criatura Coyote has a soft
spot for humans and agrees to help her on her journey. With him at
her side, Cece sets out to reunite her family-and maybe even change
what it means to be a bruja along the way.
It's 1942 - the middle of World War II - and Elephant Bill, his
Elephant Company, and a group of refugees are in danger of being
captured by the invading Japanese. They must flee their work camp
in Burma as soon as possible to keep ahead of the enemy. Bandoola,
Elephant Bill's favourite elephant leads the way. On their way to
safety in India, they face many dangers through the jungle and
across five mountain ranges. Will Bandoola and Elephant Bill lead
them to safety? Or will they be captured by the enemy?
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