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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment
Since the world fell sick with fantastical illnesses, sisters
Payton and Ani have grown up in the hospital of King Jude's. Payton
wants to be a methic like her father, working on a cure for her
mother's sleeping fever. Ani, however, thinks the remedy for all
illness might be found in the green wilderness beyond the hospital
walls. When Ani stumbles upon an imprisoned boy who turns
everything he touches to gold, her world is turned upside-down. The
girls find themselves outside the hospital for the first time, a
dark mystery unravelling ... The first teen novel from Angharad
Walker, author of critically-acclaimed The Ash House Angharad's
writing evokes the clever, unique world-building and philosophical
themes of Pullman's His Dark Materials while remaining startlingly
original The story follows two sisters in a London-inspired city
full of fantastical illness and sprawling, gothic hospitals where
dark secrets linger beneath the surface Praise for THE ASH HOUSE:
'An unexpected - and pleasing - combination of propitious and
disquieting.' KIRKUS REVIEWS 'Walker's immersive story slowly
reveals its secrets, using tension as a lever to tip the reader
deep into the Ash House's mysteries.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'The book
has allegorical chill that settles slowly, like damp seeping in . .
. leaving readers with a feeling of ambiguous unease that may stir
for a long time in the back of their minds like the after-effects
of a nightmare.' THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
This award-winning, double-sided foldout book takes you on a
fascinating journey down through the layers of the Earth, all the
way to the planet's core and out the other side. *Picked by the
Guardian as one of '15 Modern Classics' books* When you're out
walking around, whether on the city streets or a country trail,
there's always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and
look down? Have you ever wondered what's going on deep in the
ground under your feet? There are so many amazing sights to see!
One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst
the reverse side shows the ground beneath the countryside. The
underground scenes include tunnels and pipes, creatures' burrows,
layers of rock and the planet's molten core, each running
seamlessly into the next. Mixing urban and rural settings, covering
subjects such as geology, archaeology and natural history, The
Street Beneath My Feet offers children the opportunity to explore
their world through a detailed learning experience. And its
foldout, laperello (or concertina) style, which extends to 2.5
metres in length, is ideal for spreading out on the floor to pore
over for hours. Explore even more of the world with The Skies Above
My Eyes (August 2018) and The World Around Me (October 2020),
companion books from the Look Closer series.
Traces the personal life and baseball career of the Puerto Rican baseball superstar, from his childhood love of the game through his professional career and untimely death to his election to the Hall of Fame in 1973.
"Robert Burns in Time and Place" is a brand new title in the
"Scotties Books" series which contain a wealth of interesting
facts, stimulating activities, web sites and suggestions for places
to visit. The year 2009 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of
Robert Burns but studying the life and work of the poet is no
longer just a celebration around his birthday, but can be embedded
across the school curriculum. The book looks at Ayrshire, Scotland
and the wider world as they were in his time and which shaped his
experiences and his work.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children meets Lord of the Flies
in the exciting debut from Angharad Walker. 'A mesmerising
other-worldly story that got deep under my skin - I couldn't put it
down.' JASBINDER BILAN, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird 'Dark,
tense and intoxicating ... Seriously exciting.' LUCY STRANGE,
author of The Ghost of Gosswater A new boy arrives at the Ash
House. He can't remember his name - or why he's been sent there.
Given the name Sol, and troubled by a mystery pain that no medicine
can cure, he joins the gang of children living in the shadows of
the secretive house. Soon, however, there's more for him to face:
the darkness that descends with the arrival of the Doctor ... A
timeless, multi-layered debut for ages 10+; perfect for fans of
Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, and Ransom Riggs's Miss Peregrine's Home
for Peculiar Children. Truly unique and original storytelling, with
touches of magical realism and dystopia. Features stunning artwork
by Olia Muza.
Zoom! The lift zips from the BOTTOM floor to the TOP floor of a
tall building. Beep! Beep! The subway stops for people to get ON
and OFF. Using bright photographs and interactive, rhyming text,
this book will help young readers discover position words while
exploring the city.
A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage of
HMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah. The
hopes, dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressed
in this vivid story through the real-life experiences of
Trinidadian musician, Mona Baptiste. Written as a brand-new poem by
Benjamin Zephaniah, the book is beautifully illustrated by the
extraordinary artist, Onyinye Iwu. The arrival of the Windrush in
1948 is celebrated each year on Windrush Day, 22 June Benjamin
recently won a BAFTA for his Sky Arts show, Life & Rhymes, a
showcase of some of Britain's finest poets This book is perfect for
teaching young children about inclusivity and diversity Praise for
Windrush Child: 'An invaluable story for any young readers who
enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the Windrush
generation's experience. Essential reading' Alex Wheatle
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Big Book of W.O.W.
(Hardcover)
Andrea Silen, Kelly Hargrave, National Geographic Kids
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Join the exploration experts at National Geographic Kids on a
globe-trotting adventure through what's most spectacular in our
universe. Embrace your inner adventurer as you explore the most
incredible and inspiring wonders of our world. Roam through the
breathtaking sand dunes in Namibia's Namib Desert. Marvel at
Mexico's axolotl, an animal that can regrow almost any body part.
Plunge into a mysterious underwater forest in Kazakhstan. Open your
mind to far-off wonders in space, ponder the darkest depths of the
ocean, time travel to the ancient wonders of the world, and make
friends with the Aibo robot dog, a futuristic Fido. As you race
from one amazing wonder to the next, you'll take in gorgeous
photography and mind-boggling facts that reveal the truth, history,
and scientific explanation behind all that's cool and wow-worthy in
our universe. An epic journey around the globe-and beyond! Perfect
for anyone who's endlessly curious about the world. Complete your
collection with The Big Book of Bling, Ultimate Weird But True!,
and 5,000 Awesome Facts.
This book tells the history of Scotland between 1249 and 1371 from
the Golden Age of Alexander III to Robert II, the first Stewart
king. This takes in the Scottish Wars of Independence: William
Wallace and the Battle of Stirling Bridge; and Robert the Bruce and
the decisive Battle of Bannockburn. Find out ...* Who was the 'Maid
of Norway' * How John Balliol got his nickname * What was the
'Ragman Roll' * What the name Wallace means * What is the Stone of
Destiny
In this beautifully detailed, laser-cut book, children can travel
back in time and explore homes from seven different eras: Late
Middle Ages, Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, 1920s, 1960s and present
day. Peek through the windows, discover the rooms inside and spot
the family members. Then, learn a bit more about the family, spot
the pieces of furniture that appear in more than one house, and
find out what people wore in each era - from kirtles and crinolines
to flat caps and flapper dresses.
National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of
beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation
with education experts. The books pair magnificent National
Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book
authors across four reading levels. Learn all about Thomas Edison,
one of the most important figures in American history, in this
colourful, inviting, and entertaining biography. This carefully
levelled reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage
the inventors of tomorrow! Level 3: Becoming independent Best
suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more
challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from
adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.
Beautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture
Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their
habitats. Travel the globe and identify animals in an absorbing
look-and-find game. Large, colourful maps show the world's
continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as
grids, scales and keys. Superb full-page illustrations take readers
deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction
to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children
and is the perfect reference book for both home and school.
From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird comes a breathtaking, magical adventure ...
Tamarind never knew her Indian mum, Chinty, who died soon after she was born. So when she arrives at her ancestral home, a huge mansion in the Himalayas surrounded by luxuriant gardens, she's full of questions for her extended family. But instead of answers, she finds an ominous silence - and a trickle of intriguing clues: an abandoned hut, a friendly monkey, a glowing star ring, and a strange girl in
the garden who calls herself Ishta.
Slowly, Tamarind unravels a mystery at the heart of who she is...
A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into 30 incredible
inventions. The Extraordinary Book That Invents Itself turns itself
into rockets, code-breakers, bionic hands, balancing acrobats,
demolition balls, constellation viewers and many more ingenious
human inventions. Each invention is introduced very simply, with
the scientific and engineering principles behind it, and all the
templates, tips and instructions to create it yourself. A pull-out
Inventors Handbook includes easy-to-follow step-by-step
instructions and clever hacks to help every young inventor achieve
success.
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.
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China's Child
(Hardcover)
Evi Triantafyllides; Illustrated by Nefeli Malekou; Edited by Mary Cole
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