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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General
This beautifully-written rhyming picture book, illustrated with
brilliantly colored paintings, celebrates the unique talents,
gifts, and potential possessed by each child. Children of all
ethnicities, cultures, and physical abilities will find
encouragement to learn and excel within these pages. Written by a
mom and educator, Every Child Is Gifted contains affirmation and
inspiration for fellow educators and parents who seek to identify
and cultivate children's interests, gifts, and abilities, which
promise to eventually blossom into their purpose and enable them to
help others. Most importantly, Every Child Is Gifted is an
invitation to see beyond children's exteriors and backgrounds to
discover the treasure within. After all, one can never judge a book
by its cover...
Explore the world from the beginning of time until the present, in
this amazing, over-sized timeline book that brings history to life!
The timeline is uniquely broken out into 12 sections, including by
subject areas (such as sea, land) and continents, as well as by
date, with over 1,000 pictures and captions. From the rise of the
dinosaur to the creation of the smart phone, the nearly 2-metre
timeline allows you to compare events across the world at any given
moment in time. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of
newspaper articles, highlights key moments from history, such as
the rise and fall of Rome and the invention of the steam engine.
Other features include a page of letters to the editor, a
fifty-question quiz, and a pocket magnifier to make it easier to
explore all the timeline's details. Perfect for 6-14 year olds, and
history buffs of any age!
Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is the eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one best-selling children's non-fiction title in the UK market in 2017. This beautiful title looks at the stories, accomplishments and adventures of many more brilliant women from throughout history.
Travel through the Underground Railroad with the brave and courageous Harriet Tubman, turn the pages of the famous Frankenstein with the incredibly talented Mary Shelley and prepare to meet countless other remarkable women.
Overflowing with vibrant and beautiful illustrations, and wonderfully engaging text, Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is a celebration of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we live in.
This is the story of how a young girl from Florida began her career in musical theatre, before a big break on television propelled her to international stardom. This retelling of Ariana's life story is perfect for young fans to learn about the early life of a musical megastar, and her amazing rise to fame.
Discover a world where dreams really do come true!
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Sean Rosen knows what he wants. A ten-million-dollar deal with a
big Hollywood studio. The only problem is, he's a kid. And he's
busy with school. And he lives far from Los Angeles or New York
City. But Sean does have a laptop and a phone, and he's smart. He's
about to have the ride of a lifetime as he discovers the ins and
outs--and dos and don'ts--of becoming one of the youngest movie
moguls the world's ever known.
An inventive, original, and hilarious novel that will leave fans
of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Carl Hiaasen, and Louis Sachar begging for
Sean's next adventure.
The sixth book of the award-winning and bestselling Sugar Plum
Ballerinas series by Whoopi Goldberg-now featuring brand-new
illustrations!At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young
dancers learn to chasse, plie, and jete with their Sugar Plum
Sisters-but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter
challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their
classmates to carry them through with aplomb.Epatha knows she's the
perfect pick for the lead in the new Sugar Plum ballet. But her
dream role isn't as fabulosa as she imagined. When she tries to
spice up the choreography with her free-spirited style it's up to
the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas to keep Epatha's toes in
line. Will Epatha listen to her friends or can she convince the
other ballerinas that her way is the best?
Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming
text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger
readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add
interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illustrations
capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift
in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn
about the holiday. Features Christmas traditions from: Ethiopia
Colombia Australia Italy Serbia Mexico India Iceland Egypt
Argentina Philippines Lebanon Canada
Get ready to explore the city in a whole new way. This innovative
book for younger readers is packed with city facts, loads of flaps
to lift, and unfolding pages to see inside buildings and under the
streets. Children aged 5+ can learn about skyscrapers, subway
systems and stinky sewers. Discover where people live and peek
behind closed doors to see what's going on in houses and
apartments, or why not find out about what goes on underneath the
streets you walk on every day? Each page is stylishly illustrated
by James Gulliver Hancock, creator of the All The Buildings That
I've Drawn So Far series (Universe Publishing) and there are loads
of quirky details to spot. How many giant cowboy hats can you find
through the book? Created in consultation with Jill Sterrett,
lecturer with the department of Urban Planning at the University of
Washington. Contents : The birth of a city In and out of the city
City living Build, build, build! High-rise life Green spaces Going
underground City hall Emergency services Recreation and culture
Night and day Cities of the future About Lonely Planet Kids: From
the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a
children's imprint that brings the world to life for young
explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for children
aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing kids just
how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold sticker
activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the seams with
amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious kids, showing
them the rich diversity of people, places and cultures that
surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and love of the
world, our sense of humour and continual fascination for what it is
that makes the world we live in the diverse and magnificent place
it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come explore!
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