Step up to the plate with baseball’s top players, from mainstays like Mookie Betts and Gerrit Cole to rising stars like Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Young fans will enjoy these lively profiles of the game’s biggest stars, which explore their life stories, their playing styles, and their greatest baseball moments. Stars of Major League Baseball is illustrated with colourful photos and includes key statistics for each player. Athletes included: José Abreu (White Sox); Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves); Sandy Alcantara (Marlins); Pete Alonso (Mets); Yordan �lvarez (Astros); Tim Anderson (White Sox); Nolan Arenado (Cardinals); Mookie Betts (Dodgers); Gerrit Cole (Yankees); Jacob deGrom (Mets); Edwin Díaz (Mets); Freddie Freeman (Dodgers); Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals); Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays); Bryce Harper (Phillies); Aaron Judge (Yankees); Manny Machado (Padres); Shohei Ohtani (Angels); José Ramírez (Guardians); Austin Riley (Braves); Julio Rodríguez (Mariners); Max Scherzer (Mets); Corey Seager (Rangers); Juan Soto (Padres); Fernando Tatís Jr. (Padres); Mike Trout (Angels); Trea Turner (Dodgers); Justin Verlander (Astros).

Sign language makes it easy to communicate with your child, and Nita makes it fun! The second book in the Little Hands Signing series (which introduced the bestselling Nita's First Signs), Nita's Day teaches ten new and essential ASL signs for every parent and child to know: wake up, change, clothes, eat, potty, go, play, bath, book, and bed. A simple story about Nita and her parents teaches each sign in context. Even better, each page slides open to reveal accurate instructions on how to make each sign, plus tabs on the side of each page make it simple to locate every sign for later reference. No signing book collection is complete without Nita!

  Celebrate thirty years of fantastical foods with this brilliant interactive story by Nick Sharratt. If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you. But watch out! If you're not careful, you might upset a jellyphant . . . Or even disturb a hungry alligrator! SNIP! SNAP! Filled with die-cut delights and lots of laughter, get ready for the feast of your life. A special foiled cover to mark the 30th anniversary of Jelly, Nelly – perfect for new and old fans alike  Full of real holes for kids to poke their fingers into, this classic story is bursting with lots of fun! A winning combination of wordplay and discovery by the brilliant Nick Sharratt

The Mellons need to build a forever home that is lean, clean and green! The Mellon family have outgrown their flat. It’s time to move, but none of the houses they look at are quite right, so they decide to build their own house. Masha is an architect. She designs a house that accommodates the Mellons’ needs, their budget, and most importantly, the environment. It is an eco-house. The Mellons Build a House is a hugely enjoyable picturebook that takes the reader step-by-step through house design and build. Heat pumps, solar panels, insulation and rainwater harvesting are all clearly explained and brought to life in Nik Neves’s warm, inclusive illustrations. A timely and essential read for aspiring young architects and construction-enthusiasts.

Does a monkey get grumpy? Do horses feel happy? Can geese get glum? A bright, fun, read-aloud non-fiction picture book about animals and their feelings for curious young readers. With a different emotion per spread, this funny, moving and adorable picture book explores emotions such as sad, happy, grumpy and kind. Children will love making connections between their own feelings and their favourite animals – including elephants, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, monkeys, deer and much more. With rhythmic text, informative facts and adorable animal characters, this book will help children identify basic feelings, while introducing ideas of empathy and animal welfare.

Theory Made Easy For Little Children Level 1 by Lina Ng provides notes (semibreve, minim, crotchet), number of counts, dotted minim, the piano keyboard, time signatures, barlines, notes in the bass clef, revision notes, games, tests and some manuscript paper to practice music writing. There is also a lesson record and a certificate for signing by a teacher or parent when the book is completed. Specifically suited for children aged 4 to 7, this is the first of two books that present music theory using colourful illustrations and stickers for the exercises.

At just 20 years old, Kai Havertz became the youngest player to score thirty Bundesliga goals. The attacking midfielder quickly made a name for himself with German club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, before switching to the Premier League with Chelsea. Already a Champions League winner with the Blues, as well as a regular starter for the German national team, Kai is only just getting started on his journey to footballing stardom. About the Football Rising Stars series: Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world’s best young players. Featuring fresh talents from England, Portugal, Norway, France, Germany and Spain, the series covers their unique rise; from playing football in the park and 5-a-sides to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.

Pearson Revise is the revision series from Pearson, the assessment experts. From the very start of your GCSE, Pearson Revise is the best way to keep learning up to date, practise skills and prepare for assessments and exams. one-topic-per-page format helps you revise more quickly, without the hassle  exam-style worked examples match the new specification and demonstrate good exam technique 'Now try this' exam-style practice questions let you test understanding of a topic problem solving support throughout including tricky questions on easy topics and strategies and techniques for answering harder questions. complete coverage of the new specification including brand-new topics. visual explanations of key concepts help you revise quickly and recall key skills in exams. Part of a comprehensive range of learning and revision support available for Pearson Edexcel and AQA GCSEs from Pearson Revise including: Revision Guides, Revision Workbooks, Revision Cards, Practice Papers Plus all linked to a free online learning portal. Please note there is also a Revision Guide for Christianity and Islam.

Go maze-crazy with Ash, Pikachu and all their Pokémon pals! Travel around the Alola region and meet the colourful bunch of Pokémon that inhabit its islands. Navigate through a variety of labyrinths to help Pikachu win exciting battles, find a route through a city of sleeping Snorlax and much more. With over 60 mazes to complete and hundreds of Pokémon to meet, this activity book is hours of fun.

An original retelling of a classic Taoist tale. Once upon a time, there was a tiny grain of sand. Its life was rather boring, until one day it made a wish. Suddenly the grain of sand found out what it might be like to be something else – but is the grass always greener? This rendition of a classic fable tackles an age-old question: how can you be happy with your lot in a world full of temptation? With bold, contemporary illustrations and a rhythmic and witty text, this book is funny, lively and wise.

While Glaciers Slept weaves together the parallel stories of what happens when the climates of a family and a planet change. Dr. M Jackson reveals how these events are deeply intertwined, and how the deterioration of her parents’ health was as devastating as the inexorable changing of Earth’s climate. Nonetheless, the book shows that even in the darkest of times we cannot lose hope.Dr. Jackson guides us to solar, wind, and geothermal solutions, bringing us along on her expeditions to research climate change and to educate people about how to stop it. Scientists are continually looking for better ways to translate hard science into human language and that is precisely what this book does. Climate change, she convinces us, is not just about science—it is also about the audacity of human courage and imagination.

Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Woolly mammoths, ancient civilisations, fantastic forts! It’s time to learn everything about the Stone Age to the Iron Age. Packed with facts, pictures and maps it’s ideal for homework, topic work, KS2 school projects and anyone who is simply curious about history. · colourful photography and illustration · hundreds of interesting facts · maps, diagrams, interactive glossary, and more!

A joyful celebration of food, family and the magic of cooking together. At Zee's Grandma's Christmas party, there is the smell of sugar and spice, calypso music and dancing, and lots and lots of friends and family . . . but no Grandma! Where could she be? She's in the kitchen, of course, waiting for Zee to help her turn dough into yummy ginger biscuits. Join them as they celebrate a plant-powered winter in this heart-warming story and recipe book. Debut author Ella Phillip's text is a joy to read aloud and is beautifully complemented by Camilla Sucre's vibrant illustrations. Includes two irresistibly warming winter recipes for plant-based gingerbread men biscuits and spiced hot chocolate.

"A house is not a home for wild things; wild things need to run, and soar, and swim." In the quiet dawn of the spring forest a boy finds an orphan fawn, hungry and alone. He carefully carries her home, caring for her while she grows strong. The boy and the fawn become inseparable. Together they spend long summer days running through the glen, leaping over the heather, and lying in the dappled sunlight. But the young deer is a wild thing and too soon she is ready to discover a home of her own. The boy misses his friend and worries for her when a big storm threatens. Can the boy and the fawn find each other again? Are some bonds stronger than goodbye? Lyrical and atmospheric, this beautiful picture book by award-winning author Louise Greig and emerging illustrator Júlia Moscardó is an uplifting story of belonging, the enduring connection between humans and nature, and a tender lesson in learning when to let go of those you love.

Recent advances in biotechnology in areas as diverse as agriculture, the environment, food, and healthcare have led to much debate and media attention. This unique reference resource for advanced high school students and teachers explores the science behind these new technologies and examines the stakeholders and their stakes in the various debates. The author presents views of scientists, doctors, insurance companies, and big businesses, among others, on such issues as genetic testing, patenting of human gene sequences, cloning, and genetically engineered food.

Each chapter addresses a specific issue with the goals of helping readers understand all the different ways biotechnology is being explored and implemented in our lives today, as well as to critically perceive the arguments being made concerning these issues. Students will learn there is more to biotechnology than cloning sheep, that it is also used for such purposes as making cheese and beer. Each topic is presented as a Case Study describing of a range of technologies and a diversity of stakeholders that will allow users to draw their own conclusions. This introduction to the technologies and the debates surrounding them also encourages students to take advantage of the many available sources for further research, particularly on the Internet.

Learn how to design, build and customise 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and mini arcade games. There's even a superhero flying school! With detailed instructions, block hacks and build tips, this book will encourage you to polish old skills and learn new tricks as you create a wide range of fun, bite-sized builds to impress your friends in Minecraft. Each build is accompanied by exploded views, step-by-step guides and detailed instructions to show you how to complete each build from start to finish. Informative text will help you with your construction understanding, and encourage you to use your new knowledge to create your very own builds. Try our indispensable handbooks for your Minecraft journey: Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992 Minecraft Survival Handbook 978 0755503452 Minecraft Creative Handbook 978 0755500413 Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420 Minecraft Explorers Handbook 9780008608507 Minecraft Legends Handbook 978 0008595012 Brilliant books full of inspiration: Minecraft Amazing Bite Size Builds: 978 0008495954 Minecraft Super Bite Size Builds 978 0008534127 Minecraft Epic Inventions 978 0008496012 Minecraft Epic Bases: 978 1405296472 Perfect Gifts: Minecraft Maps 978 1405294546 Minecraft Blockopedia 978 0755500390 Sticker, humour and activity: Minecraft Survival Sticker Book 978 1405288552 Minecraft Sticker Adventure Treasure Hunt 978 0755503582 Minecraft Sticker Adventure Mobs Attack 978 0008533953 Minecraft Joke Book 978 1405295253 Minecraft How to Draw 978 0008534028 Minecraft Would You Rather 978 0008534028 Minecraft Catch the Creeper 978 0755503575

A charming lift-the-flap board book based on the animated TV series, The Adventures of Paddington! Someone has taken Paddington's marmalade sandwich! Can you follow the crumb trail with your finger, lift the flaps, and help him track down his emergency snack?

Filled with simple, black-and white images including a dump truck, fire truck, car transporter, concrete mixer and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.