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Life Below the City
(Paperback)
Claude Delafosse, Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai; Translated by Penelope Stanley-Baker
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R204
Discovery Miles 2 040
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Walking through a city, you'll see lots of buildings and statues -
but to discover the hidden world below the streets, you'll need
your 'magic' torch and your sense of adventure! Explore the cellar
beneath the house, the pipes below the pavements, and the car parks
and underground trains that run under our feet. Maybe you'll even
uncover the fascinating remains of an ancient city, if you're
lucky. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback
series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information
books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid
learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. This edition
contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing hidden
secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the story
come alive - one detail at a time. With free access to a brand new
audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace,
page by page.
An enticing slipcased 3D foldout of London's most celebrated sites
makes the perfect gift or memento for Anglophiles or travelers to
London.
From a posh department store to a palace, from a bustling city
square to a hushed cathedral, from Shakespeare's historic Globe
Theatre to the exciting London Eye, this delightful pull-out view
of London's most treasured attractions folds up, accordion-style,
to tuck away in a stylish slipcase. Featured are twelve of London's
famous sites, including the Tower of London, the Tower Bridge, the
Houses of Parliament, the Royal Observatory, and several more
must-sees in the U.K.'s marvelous capital city.
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and Mr Toad have delighted generations of readers.
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edition, illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal winner, Grahame
Baker-Smith.
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murderous mutiny--what could be better to win over even the most
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and plenty of action in this timeless and beloved adventure novel.
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illustrations, a cloth case, foil stamping, deluxe endpapers,
bookplate, and a ribbon marker.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
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When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted
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scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected as Principal Chief
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her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught her to be proud of who
she was, and all that had come before her. But when the family
moved from Oklahoma's Rocky Mountains to the city of San Francisco,
it was a big change, and Wilma fully realised how unfairly the
world treated Native Americans. As an adult, she became a leader in
the fight for Native American rights, and rose to become the first
woman to ever be elected as a Chief of a Cherokee Nation. This
inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the pioneering Native
American leader and activist. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
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all time. This moving book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the
actress's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series
of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
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stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back,
including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a
detailed profile of the scientist. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
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timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the music
legend's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of
books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding
people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All
of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child
with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to
children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are
told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and
toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection
of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games
and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the
lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
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bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Gloria Steinem, the world's most famous
feminist. Gloria realised from a young age that the women were
treated differently than men, and that wasn't fair. Beginning her
career as a journalist, her witty and honest articles challenged
readers to see the world through her eyes. Following in the
footsteps of her suffragist grandmother, she became passionate
about feminism and grassroots activism. There was so much work to
be done, and Gloria kept working - she became a passionate leader
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brining about change. A spokesperson for an entire generation, to
this day Gloria inspires us to keep working for a fairer society -
for everyone. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of this
amazing feminist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
series of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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Dig World
(Hardcover)
Codie Wright; Illustrated by Madeline Husby
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R621
Discovery Miles 6 210
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Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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