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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment
Discover the remarkable achievements of female mathematicians in
this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through
inspirational women such as Ada Lovelace, the Bletchley Park
code-breakers and Katherine Johnson, and find out how they overcame
prejudice and other obstacles to achieve scientific greatness.
'From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to building on the
moon, this utterly fascinating and visually stunning book is sure
to build sky-scraping curiosity in young engineers' Kate Pankhurst,
author of the Fantastically Great Women series 'I adored reading
How Was That Built? with my son. The fascinating facts and huge
detailed pictures led to lots of interesting conversations for both
of us. You will never take buildings for granted again!' David
Walliams, comedian and children's author As seen on Steph's Packed
Lunch and featured in Cerys Matthew's BBC Radio 6 Music show and
'The Dreams We Live Inside' on BBC Radio 4 Join Roma Agrawal, the
award-winning structural engineer who worked on The Shard, for an
exciting behind-the-scenes look at some of the world's most amazing
landmarks. Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs
about what's possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped
build the Brooklyn Bridge in the US, the Pantheon in Italy, the
Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Shard in England and the Sapporo Dome in
Japan. Discover the ingenious methods engineers have come up with
to enable us to build underground, underwater, on ice and even in
space. And learn about the impact different forces and materials
can have on a structure by carrying out your own engineering
experiments from the 'Try it at Home' sections. Beautiful and
detailed illustrations by Katie Hickey, including cross-sections,
skylines and close-ups of engineering techniques in action, provide
unique and illuminating perspectives of our most awe-inspiring
constructions. Get ready to see the built world around you like
never before! 'Exploring this beautiful book feels like having a
conversation with Roma, full of expert insight and fascinating
detail. With playful illustrations, stacks of brand-new information
and plenty of context - this is children's non-fiction at its best'
Isabel Thomas, science writer and author of Moth and Fox 'Skilfully
illustrated and filled with remarkable details, this book is a
treat for any young engineer. Roma's breadth of knowledge and
genuine passion shines through every page. It's simply beautiful'
Angela Saini, science journalist and author 'Open this book at any
page and you are immediately sucked into the fascination of how
things work - a wonderful achievement and a beautiful one too' Mark
Miodownik, materials engineer, broadcaster and author of Stuff
Matters 'How Was That Built? is a brilliant and essential book ...
Hopefully schools and libraries will purchase the book in big
numbers because it deserves to be widely read and discussed. I also
think it will do a lot to encourage young people to consider a
career in construction' Infrastructure-Intelligence.com
The evidence is overwhelming: sports help girls grow into strong
women. Both scientific studies and anecdotal evidence confirm that
athletic girls not only grow up to be healthier; they learn
teamwork, gain inner confidence, and grow into society's leaders.
Sports help preteen and teenage girls make the right choices in a
society that is sending them incredibly mixed messages about who
they are supposed to be. Yet no one is speaking directly to these
girls. Jennie fills the role of girlfriend, big sister, team
captain, and mentor. A smart, credible, and accomplished voice from
an athlete who is strong and feminine, fiercely competitive, and
fashionably cool, Jennie is someone young women will listen to and
take to heart. Jennie's message: Believe in yourself. Go for it,
girls.
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The Case of the Missing Crown
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Shelley Larkin; Illustrated by Yanaisy Puentes Cruz; Cover design or artwork by Amber Mortensen
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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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Yodel
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Lori Vankirk Schue; Illustrated by Lori Vankirk Schue
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The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! This is the
story of Roberto Firmino, star of both Liverpool F.C and the
Brazilian national team. Follow his exciting journey from his early
days at Figueirense and Hoffenheim all the way to the bright lights
of Anfield, where he has become a key part of Liverpool's Premier
League success. Known for his energy, control and speed, Firmino
has proven himself to be a real team player, always there to use
his skills to help his team on the road to glory. Ultimate Football
Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the
biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible
journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player.
Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect
for all the family to collect and share.
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?
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