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An exquisite edition of The History of the World in 100 Animals by
author and journalist Simon Barnes, adapted and abridged for
younger readers, with superb illustrations by award-winning artist,
Frann Preston-Gannon, illustrator of I Am the Seed That Grew the
Tree. This outstanding gift book proposes the 100 animals who have
had the greatest impact on humans and the way we view the world
around us. From the bees who pollinate our food to the chimpanzees
who share over 98% of our DNA, this book explores the unique and
thought-provoking relationship between humans and animals
throughout history. This fact-filled guide is sure to inspire and
delight animal lovers young and old, and will make the perfect gift
this Christmas.
An anthology of essays, letters, and creative work reflecting on
the experience of Black girlhood, by an inspiring group of teenage
girls. The voices of young Black girls are too often left out of
conversations on the Black girl experience; in this collection, the
founder of South London-based organisation Milk Honey Bees seeks to
bring their voices to the front. Girlhood Unfiltered will reach
those readers who relate, those who want to learn and those who
care deeply about their community.
Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson - an amateur Sherlock Holmes
in the making - in the fourth book in this delightful young
detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton
and Anisha, Accidental Detective! 'There is a new girl sleuth on
the block' The Times When Violet's Cousin Agnes and her Aunt
Mathilde arrive from Cairo, Violet is delighted. Aunt Mathilde has
discovered an Egyptian mummy that may reveal the location of a
secret tomb full of treasures . . . Then disaster strikes and the
precious mummy is stolen from the British Museum! Who is behind the
mummy-napping? It's up to Violet and the gang to solve the mystery
and save the day! Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's
gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with
Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world. Praise
for the Violet Investigates series: 'Pacey and imaginative' The
Times 'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her
world' Books For Keeps 'A delicious package for emerging readers'
Sunday Times 'A quirky and charming read' Guardian Don't forget to
look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the
Orient, The Hidden Treasure, The Smugglers and The Mystery of Tiger
Island!
This increasingly popular study guide which covers the Grade 12
CAPS curriculum, motivates learners to develop their skills in this
exciting subject. It includes: Comprehensive Notes arranged
into Modules & Units,
Exam Questions per Module and Memos for all
the Exam questions plus a mapwork section offering
notes and examples of various types of questions and calculations,
plus exam papers and answers. A colour topographical map and
orthophoto are included. This well-illustrated book, with
concise explanations and a wide range of questions with memos,
provides learners with a compact guide to mastering all the
concepts in the curriculum. Additional recent CAPS exam questions
and answers have been included. This 3 in 1 study guide
is beneficial for all Grade 12 Geography learners, from those who
are struggling to grasp basic concepts to those who are determined
to achieve top marks.
Discover how a young girl who was the star of her school's debate
team became a federal jurist and the first Black woman to sit on
the United States Supreme Court. Presenting Who HQ Now: an exciting
addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
Born in Washington, DC, in 1970, and raised in Miami, Florida,
Ketanji Brown Jackson developed an interest in law and politics at
an early age. As a preschooler, she sat with her father and watched
him complete his law school assignments. And even though some
people, including a school guidance counselor, discouraged Ketanji
from aiming high, she proved them wrong and graduated with honors
from Harvard Law School. She went on to serve on the U.S. District
Court in 2013 and the United States Court of Appeals in 2021 before
making history and becoming the first Black woman to be confirmed
to the United States Supreme Court in 2022. Learn more about
Ketanji Brown Jackson's story in this addition to the New York
Times bestselling series.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Maria Montessori, the pioneering teacher and
researcher. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't
receive an equal education to boys. But Maria's mother was
supportive of her dreams, and Maria went on to study medicine. She
later became an early years expert - founding schools with her
revolutionary educational theories and changing the lives of many
children. 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
educator'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!
Childhood of Famous Americans
One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans,
these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and
librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies
-- easily read by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is
swept right into history.
And now, Master Harker, now that the Wolves are Running, perhaps
you could do something to stop their Bite?' A magical old man has
asked Kay to protect the Box of Delights, a Box with which he can
travel through time. But Kay is in danger: Abner Brown will stop at
nothing to get his hands on it. The police don't believe Kay, so
when his family and the Bishop are scrobbled up just before
Christmas, he knows he must act alone ... John Masefield's classic
children's book is considered to be one of the great works of
modern children's fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with
vivid, rich characters - brought to life in this edition by Quentin
Blake's stunning artwork - The Box of Delights and its sequel The
Midnight Folk are a must-read for any child. A genuine fantasy
classic in the tradition of Peter Pan, Alice's Adventures in
Wonderland or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. If you like Harry Potter,
you'll love this. A wonderful book for early readers aged 8 and up.
Recently adapted for the stage by Piers Torday, bestselling author
of The Last Wild. 'Two of the greatest children's books ever
written' - The Times on The Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.
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This simple atlas introduces the seven regions of the world using
key geographical skills that every child should learn. From how to
read beautifully illustrated maps to discovering what links each
region and makes them different, the information collected here
provides a basis from which all children can learn to explore their
world.
Exam board: ISEB Level: 13+ CE and KS3 Subject: Geography First
exam: November 2022 Equip your pupils with the skills and
confidence they need to excel in their 13+ CE Geography exams with
this comprehensive ISEB-endorsed revision guide. * Revise all
topics in the new specification: the guide covers all topics in the
new ISEB specification in depth, including a new focus on the
environment. * Clear illustrations with engaging visuals:
well-annotated illustrations, photos, maps and charts aid learning
and recall. * Build confidence ahead of the exam: hone technique
with practice of ISEB exam-style questions, with tips and advice
along the way. Practise with even more exam-style questions with
Common Entrance 13+ Geography Exam Practice Questions and Answers
(ISBN: 9781398322103).
Voldoen ten volle aan die vereistes van die Kurrikulum- en
assesseringsbeleidsverklaring (NKABV). Eksamenoefening en
assesseringsgeleenthede word verskaf Riglyne van die volledige
Assesseringsprogram word verskaf. Klaskamers regoor Suid-Afrika het
die materiaal gebruik en beproef. Eksamensukses deur leerders te
ondersteun en te betrek. Nuttige wenke vir klaskameronderrig.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion. Little
Lewis's childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and watching
Formula One with his dad. On his fifth birthday, he received a
remote-controlled racing car and joined a local club. It was hard
being the only black child there, but he listened to his dad's
words: 'Let your results speak for you.' His hobby led him to
go-kart racing, and at the age of 10 he became the youngest ever
winner of the British cadet go-karting competition. Shortly after,
he began training as a racing driving with McLaren, rising through
the ranks to compete at Formula One's Grand Prix. Despite his
amazing successes, from breaking the record for the most triumphs
in Formula One to his knighthood, Lewis has never forgotten where
he came from. Today he is a campaigner for racial justice and
racial diversity in sport, as well as an advocate for positive
mental health as well as environmental issues. 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 incredible young poet and activist's life
so far. 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!
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the mythological
land with history's most horrible headlines: Greek edition. The
master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to
the Groovy Greeks. From why girls ran about naked pretending to be
bears to why doctors tasted their patients' earwax. It's all in
Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks: fully illustrated throughout and
packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious
bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories
style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone
looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been
entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV,
stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible
Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here
and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the incredible life of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's
greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who
broke boundaries. As a child, little Georgia viewed the world
differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch
book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day.
From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by the
landscapes of her environment. As her paintings became more
popular, she became one of the most succesful artists of her
generation, and an inspiring role model for young girls everywhere
who wanted to express themselves creatively. 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 artist'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!
Embodying the aims of the new curriculum for Wales, and forming
part of the Humanities Area of Learning and Experience, Curriculum
for Wales: Geography for 11-14 years will help you plan your
curriculum, offering 18 chapters packed full of geographical
resources, including maps, charts, diagrams and data. >>
Build students' curiosity about the world around them - how it
developed, what it is like now, and what it could be like in the
future by helping you develop an enquiry-based approach to
learning. >> Explore geography at a local, national and
global scale and foster students' sense of cynefin with a focus on
Wales and its place on the wider world. >> Develop core
geographical skills with fieldwork enquiries embedded into the
context of topics, encouraging students to investigate their local
area. >> Support teachers in planning and assessment with
suggested learning objectives. >> Help students to consider
topics in the context of their own lives and the local area in
which they live with regular 'My place' activities. >>
Encourage students to think about the impact of human actions in
their local area, on Wales and the world, to develop ethical
informed citizens. >> Choose from crucial content areas
including: weather and climate; ecosystems; landscapes and national
parks; rural and urban places; sport and culture; climate change;
disease; global consumers and more.
In 1861 Frank " Shanks" Russell wishes he was old enough to fight
for the South alongside his pa and big brother. But Frank is too
young, skinny, and weak, and is left behind with his mother and
grandparents. Life in Mississippi was simple before the war between
North and South. Now Frank' s boyhood is gone forever, along with
his dreams of heroic battles. The shortages and horrors of war
reach his home as he scrounges for food and water, and sees both
Confederate and enemy soldiers at their worst. As time goes by and
Frank' s friendship with Buck, the family slave, grows, he
questions more and more who is the enemy and why the terrible war
is being fought.
A high-stakes adventure story full of heart from debut author
Varsha Shah, featuring charming illustrations from Sonia Albert!
'Full of colour and energy ... bravo' JAMILA GAVIN 'Utterly
charming, inspiring and gripping ... An absolute must-read!' KIERAN
LARWOOD 'Ajay is the most intrepid young reporter since Tintin,
caught up in a gutsy and moral adventure to find and tell the
truth. This sensational debut is full of outrage but full of warmth
and friendship too.' KEITH GRAY 'Exhilarating and heartwarming - a
story that shows the true power of the pen. Shah's tremendous
talent shines on every page.' CARLIE SOROSIAK Abandoned on the
Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish
to be a journalist. Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his
friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The
Mumbai Sun. As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children
uncover corruption, fight for justice and battle to save their slum
from bulldozers. But against some of the most powerful forces in
the city, can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the
truth to light? Not to mention win the most important cricket match
ever ... A high-stakes adventure story full of heart, written
against the backdrop of modern India: Emil and the Detectives meets
Slumdog Millionaire Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's
Fiction Competition 2020 Wonderfully illustrated by Sonia Albert
and starring a lovable ensemble cast of characters Tackles tough
topics such as social justice and truth in journalism with a
lightness of touch
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