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Girls Solve Everything - Stories of Women Entrepreneurs Building a Better World (Hardcover): Catherine Thimmesh Girls Solve Everything - Stories of Women Entrepreneurs Building a Better World (Hardcover)
Catherine Thimmesh; Illustrated by Melissa Sweet
R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Brave women from diverse backgrounds make the world a better place through their businesses in this inspiring companion to the best-selling Girls Think of Everything by Sibert-winner Catherine Thimmesh and Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet. For fans of Women Who Dared and Women in Science. Women all over the globe are asking questions that affect lives and creating businesses that answer them. Like, can we keep premature babies warm when they're born far from the hospital? Or, can the elderly stay in their homes and eat a balanced diet? Women are taking on and solving these issues with their ingenuity and business acumen. How did they get their ideas? Where does the funding for their projects come from? And how have some of these businesses touched YOUR life? Girls Solve Everything answers these questions, inspiring today's kids to learn from entrepreneurs and take on some of the world's biggest problems, one solution at a time.

The Atlas of Monsters (Hardcover): Stuart Hill The Atlas of Monsters (Hardcover)
Stuart Hill; Sandra Lawrence 1
R175 R137 Discovery Miles 1 370 Save R38 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

One day a collection of very old maps in found in a dusty library. They show where in the world monsters from mythology and folklore can be found. According to the notes left with them they were made by Cornelius Walters, an intrepid explorer from the 15th century. But did Walters really make these elaborate maps, or is it all a hoax? The librarian who discovered them is not certain ... and what are the strange messages in a cryptic code that Walters records in his ship's log? Inside this wonderous atlas are trolls and dragons, minotaurs and krackens, goblins and giants ... and there is a puzzle to solve. Stuart Hill's spectacular illustrations evoke the beauty of a medieval map, but with a contemporary twist.

Tamarind & The Star Of Ishta (Paperback): Jasbinder Bilan Tamarind & The Star Of Ishta (Paperback)
Jasbinder Bilan 1
R180 Discovery Miles 1 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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...

Philip's RGS Essential School Atlas (Hardcover): Philip's Maps Philip's RGS Essential School Atlas (Hardcover)
Philip's Maps
R371 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R59 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'The best educational book for secondary school kids' - Daily Mirror - The ideal school atlas for Key Stage 3 pupils and Scotland's National Qualifications., 11-14 years old - All updated for 2021-2022 specifically to meet curriculum needs - Specially focused 16-page UK and Ireland section - Comprehensive 62-page world section includes thematic maps on the environment, climate change, people, quality of life, and energy - Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society Philip's RGS Essential School Atlas has been specially created for lower-secondary geography students (11-14 year olds). The maps have been carefully designed to be uncluttered and easy to read, containing specially selected place names and detail. A clear set of symbols and scale information accompanies every map, with a useful introductory section covering basic atlas skills, including aerial photographs and satellite images to further explain particular features on the maps. Latitude and longitude co-ordinates are included in the index, alongside figure-letter references. Fully up-to-date, the atlas includes detailed regional maps, charts and satellite images of Europe, Italy, the Middle East, China, Japan, Kenya, USA, Brazil, and the Arctic and Antarctica. It also focuses on areas of special interest for students of geography, such as Japan's volcanoes and earthquakes, conservation in Kenya, and water supply in the USA. Philip's RGS Essential School Atlas is ideal for special project work and is available in both hardback and paperback editions.

They Fought for Freedom: Thabo Mbeki: Grade 10 - 12 (Paperback): A. Hadland, J.  Rantao They Fought for Freedom: Thabo Mbeki: Grade 10 - 12 (Paperback)
A. Hadland, J. Rantao; Edited by J. Pampallis
R109 R96 Discovery Miles 960 Save R13 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

I am an African. I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowers, the seas and the ever-changing seasons that define the face of our native land.' Thabo Mbeki, 16 June 1999 Thabo Mbeki was elected President of South Africa in 1999. But little is known about the earlier years of this great statesman of Africa and the world. This book traces the life and adventures of Thabo Mbeki. You can read about his childhood years looking after his mother's store in the Transkei, his desperate escape into exile, the years spent in Europe and Africa, to the day he came to occupy the president's office. And you can find out something more about who this man is. They Fought for Freedom tells the life stories of southern African leaders who struggled for freedom and justice. In spite of the important roles they played in the history of southern Africa, most of these leaders have been largely ignored by the history books. The series tells their stories in an entertaining manner, in clear language and aims to restore them to their rightful place in history.

Albert Einstein (Paperback): Anita Croy Albert Einstein (Paperback)
Anita Croy
R301 R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Save R57 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity changed our understanding of space and launched the new science of cosmology, or the study of the universe and its birth and development. He is also famous for the equation E=mc2, which states that energy and mass are the same thing in different forms. This book looks at Einstein's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

C sar Ch vez - Protecting Farm Workers (Paperback): Stephanie Macceca C sar Ch vez - Protecting Farm Workers (Paperback)
Stephanie Macceca
R286 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R56 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Young readers will learn the ways that C sar Ch vez fought to protect the rights and lives of migrant workers in this inspiring biography that gives history behind protests and developments of unions that Ch vez led. The vivid images and an interesting timeline of Ch vez's life work in conjunction with supportive text and glossary, table of contents, and index to engage readers from cover to cover.

Disney Princess Tea Parties Cookbook (Kids Cookbooks, Disney Fans) (Hardcover): Sarah Walker Caron Disney Princess Tea Parties Cookbook (Kids Cookbooks, Disney Fans) (Hardcover)
Sarah Walker Caron
R596 R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Save R82 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids - 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (Paperback): Arlisha... Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids - 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (Paperback)
Arlisha Norwood
R456 R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Save R88 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Blast Off! - How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into Space (Hardcover): Suzanne Slade Blast Off! - How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into Space (Hardcover)
Suzanne Slade; Illustrated by Sally W Comport
R560 R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Save R78 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Culture and Recipes of China (Paperback): Tracey Kelly The Culture and Recipes of China (Paperback)
Tracey Kelly
R271 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Experience the flavour of China by using the delicious recipes in this book! As well as being able to make food such as bang-bang chicken and fried noodles, readers can also read about Chinese culture, such as schooling, farming, national festivals and daily life. Top kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.

Anne Frank (Paperback): Pegasus Anne Frank (Paperback)
Pegasus
R134 R102 Discovery Miles 1 020 Save R32 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Kollig Op Geografie Graad 11 Leerdersboek: Graad 11: Leerdersboek (Afrikaans, Paperback): M. Blaauw, J. Brouard, a Gitlin, A.... Kollig Op Geografie Graad 11 Leerdersboek: Graad 11: Leerdersboek (Afrikaans, Paperback)
M. Blaauw, J. Brouard, a Gitlin, A. Gunter, M. Mofokeng, …
R304 R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Save R36 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Kollig Op is in die kol! Kollig Op is die gewildste kursus in Suid-Afrika en het alles wat ’n leerder nodig het in een boek. Kollig Op verbeter uitslae, maak leer prettig, maak onderrig ’n plesier en is maklik om te gebruik. Die Kollig Op Onderwysersgids het beplanningsmateriaal, Formele Assesseringstake, hersieningstoetse en eksamens.

Once Upon a Fever (Paperback): Angharad Walker Once Upon a Fever (Paperback)
Angharad Walker
R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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

It's Her Story Dolly Parton A Graphic Novel - A Graphic Novel (Hardcover): Emily Skwish It's Her Story Dolly Parton A Graphic Novel - A Graphic Novel (Hardcover)
Emily Skwish; Illustrated by Lidia Fernandez Abril
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Lonely Planet Kids The Big World of Fun Facts (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Kids, H W Poole Lonely Planet Kids The Big World of Fun Facts (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet Kids, H W Poole 1
R540 R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Save R76 (14%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Want to know which nation is ruled by a dentist-turned-dictator? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? Then this is the book for you! The Big World of Fun Facts from Lonely Planet Kids is a bumper book of amazing facts and stories from around the world. From countries, food and folklore to sports, flags, animals and more, this fun and fascinating adventure will boggle your mind. Themes to explore include: Nations of the world Nature Government, politics and the law People and culture Life stages Religion and faith Food and drink Holiday and celebrations School and work Arts and entertainment Sports and games Transportation and communications About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.

The Street Beneath My Feet (Hardcover): Charlotte Guillian The Street Beneath My Feet (Hardcover)
Charlotte Guillian; Illustrated by Yuval Zommer 1
R567 R388 Discovery Miles 3 880 Save R179 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

It's Her Story Rosalind Franklin A Graphic Novel (Hardcover): Karen De Seve It's Her Story Rosalind Franklin A Graphic Novel (Hardcover)
Karen De Seve; Illustrated by Samantha F. Chow
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Platinum High School Atlas CAPS - Platinum High School Atlas: Grades 8 to 12 (Paperback): Maskew Miller Longman, Harper Collins Platinum High School Atlas CAPS - Platinum High School Atlas: Grades 8 to 12 (Paperback)
Maskew Miller Longman, Harper Collins
R320 R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Save R38 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The most up-to-date maps and graphs available in a high school atlas; The latest statistical information; Locator maps; map keys; line, word and ratio scales; direction indicators; and alpha-numeric and latitude-longitude grids; Clear guidance on how to use the atlas map skills development support; syllabus grids; complete curriculum coverage for Geography Grades 8 -12, with support for other subjects such as Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, Economics and Tourism.

We Sang Across the Sea: The Empire Windrush and Me (Paperback): Benjamin Zephaniah We Sang Across the Sea: The Empire Windrush and Me (Paperback)
Benjamin Zephaniah; Illustrated by Onyinye Iwu
R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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

Lonely Planet Kids City Trails - Sydney (Paperback): Lonely Planet Kids, Helen Greathead Lonely Planet Kids City Trails - Sydney (Paperback)
Lonely Planet Kids, Helen Greathead; Illustrated by Alex Bruff, Matt Taylor 1
R284 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Here's a book about Sydney that's seriously streetwise. Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails: Sydney features colourful themed trails, from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist routes or inside the average guidebook. We'll show them where to find haunted pubs, ancient Aboriginal art, the best surfing beaches, and lots more! Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in another of the world's great cities. Themed trails include: In the Beginning Underground...Underwater Sky High Making a Splash Sydney Spooks Convicts, Refugees and Ten Pound Poms The Name Game Sydney Shapes Do it Outdoors Float On? Asia in Oz Walk on the Wild Side Looking Good Sporty City Mudbugs, Bush Tucker and Big Fat Snorkers Deadly Sydney Got to be Green Wet, Wet, Wet Sydney in the Dark Also available: City Trails - London, Paris, New York City, Rome, Tokyo, Washington DC About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

Roberto Clemente - Young Ball Player (Paperback, 1st Aladdin Paperbacks ed): Montrew Dunham Roberto Clemente - Young Ball Player (Paperback, 1st Aladdin Paperbacks ed)
Montrew Dunham; Illustrated by Meryl Henderson
R212 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R36 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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 (Paperback): Frances Jarvie, Gordon Jarvie Robert Burns in Time and Place (Paperback)
Frances Jarvie, Gordon Jarvie
R189 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

"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.

Life Below the City (Paperback): Claude Delafosse, Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai Life Below the City (Paperback)
Claude Delafosse, Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai; Translated by Penelope Stanley-Baker
R239 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Walking through a city, you'll see lots of buildings and statues - but to discover the hidden world below the streets, you'll need your 'magic' torch and your sense of adventure! Explore the cellar beneath the house, the pipes below the pavements, and the car parks and underground trains that run under our feet. Maybe you'll even uncover the fascinating remains of an ancient city, if you're lucky. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. This edition contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing hidden secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the story come alive - one detail at a time. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.

Mitzi and the Big Bad Nosy Wolf - A Digital Citizenship Story (Hardcover): Teresa Bateman Mitzi and the Big Bad Nosy Wolf - A Digital Citizenship Story (Hardcover)
Teresa Bateman; Illustrated by Jannie Ho
R485 R406 Discovery Miles 4 060 Save R79 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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