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Dragon City
(Paperback)
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang
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The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+
readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships
and time travel! Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is
now available. 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
In an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon
of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve
the dragon population and it's no different for Billy Chan and his
friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they're
determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means
putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the
dark side and has no plans to return. With the help of a new clan
of dragon friends, can Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei undo
the Dragon of Death's villainous work or will she triumph
eternally? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly addictive' -
Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized
heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND
STARS 'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' -
Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes
so large-hearted you could swim in them. It's for every child who
has ever longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, author
of THE ROOFTOPPERS 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it
will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James,
author of the PAGES & CO. series 'Brimming with warmth and
originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure,
laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to create a
sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' -
Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a
tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the
kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next
instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series
'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting,
with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first
looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' -
Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE
BONE SEASON series
A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+,
developed in consultation with the British Museum. Tom's not only
lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his
naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork,
fascinating renaissance Florence facts and over 100 other things to
find - from an apprentice working on a sculpture to a juggler at a
carnival ball - lose yourself in Michelangelo's Italy with this
brilliantly interactive book! The perfect book for fans of Where's
Wally! Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator
Fatti Burke. Most of the places mentioned in this book still exist
in Florence today! Why not follow the story and explore where Tom
visits? Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time:
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ming Dynasty China, and Ancient Greece
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.
Meet four amazing women - astronauts, scientists and mathematicians - who helped make space travel a reality. Illustrated with photography from the new LEGO® Ideas Women of NASA set, this book for children learning to read is a fun way to discover the achievements of some of space travel's greatest pioneers.
Read about Mae Jemison, the first African American women to travel in space. Find out how Sally Ride inspired future scientists after her career as an astronaut. Discover how Margaret Hamilton created computer software for the Apollo mission, and see the stars with Nancy Grace Roman through the giant Hubble Telescope. Learn about NASA, and explore what life is like aboard the Endeavour Space Shuttle!
Presented with fun images, simple vocabulary and lots of word repetition to engage young readers and help them build their literary skills, DK Reader LEGO Women of NASA reading book celebrates achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
This is the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights
activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Overcoming
great obstacles, Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in
the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental
conservation and women's rights. She inspired thousands across
Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years, saving many from
hunger and poverty. Her remarkable story of courage and
determination shows how just one person can change the world. The
story shows children how desertification works: how land is eroded
and degraded when trees aren't there to hold the soil in place so
it's not taken away by winds and heavy rain. It explains how all
living things are dependent on each other and if trees are taken
away, then you not only lessen the fertility of the soil, but you
lose the animals that live there and then the animals that rely on
those animals for food and so on. As well as explaining important
green issues, the book also talks about Wangari's fight for human
rights and shows how important it is to stand up for what you
believe. The gripping narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn
Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary
Work for Children, hooks readers from the start. Vibrant
illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the
featured artists in Taschen's The Illustrator: 100 Best from around
the World, vividly evoke Wangari's amazing life story.The
consultant, Dr Jane Irungu, grew up in Kenya, but is now a
Professor at the University of Oklahoma. She was inspired by
Wangari when she was growing up and went on to get a PhD just as
Wangari did. 'Carpentier's saturated geometric illustrations
emphasize the bold impact of Maathai's actions', Publishers Weekly,
May 2021
The first DRAGON REALM series reaches its epic finale with the
fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic
conclusions. 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will
make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James, author of
the PAGES & CO. series All eyes are on Billy and his friends
after the Dragon Realm collapses and is exposed to the Human Realm.
In their search for a new home for the dragon population, they
learn of the Hidden Realm, a secret so well guarded that only one
dragon knows how to locate it . . . Glorious Old. But convincing
her to trust them comes with its own problems, not to mention the
introduction of an evil new baddie and their band of human-hating
dragons. With trouble round every corner, what destiny is in store
for Billy and the group? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly
addictive' - Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a
dragon-sized heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL
OF INK AND STARS 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine
Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'Brimming with warmth
and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat
adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to
create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.'
- Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a
tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the
kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next
instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series
'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting,
with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first
looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' -
Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE
BONE SEASON series
Publishing for the 75th anniversary of the Partition of India in
August 2022, this book is a unique exploration of the rich and
complicated history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain.
There are many ways of telling the same story, and how you tell it
depends on your point of view. Some stories are so complicated, or
difficult to explain, that they're not often told at all. Like the
story of how a company ended up running a country, or how one man
drawing a line on a map could change the lives of millions of
people forever. This book aims to piece together the interesting,
surprising, and sometimes very sad story of India, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and Britain, and how these countries have shaped one
another over the centuries. From exploring the vast empires and
amazing inventions of ancient India, to revealing the challenges
faced by South Asian migrants to Britain - or celebrating the
amazing culture, innovations, inventions, and achievements of
British people of South Asian heritage today - this book shows how
the past, present and future of these four countries will always be
intertwined. Written by Donna and Vikesh Amey Bhatt who were
inspired to write this book for their two young sons, with
consultancy by Rajbir Hazelwood, historian of South Asia and Modern
Britain, Lands of Belonging includes an exploration of the impact
of British rule over India (India, Pakistan and Bangladesh were all
one country at the time), from the foundation of the East India
Company to India's involvement in supporting Britain during both
World Wars, to India's fight for independence and the British
government's decision to Partition the country, resulting in the
largest migration of people in history.
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