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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography
"In graphic novel format, tells the life story of Revolutionary War
hero and spy Nathan Hale"--Provided by publisher.
The first DRAGON REALM series reaches its epic finale with the
fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic
conclusions. 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will
make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James, author of
the PAGES & CO. series All eyes are on Billy and his friends
after the Dragon Realm collapses and is exposed to the Human Realm.
In their search for a new home for the dragon population, they
learn of the Hidden Realm, a secret so well guarded that only one
dragon knows how to locate it . . . Glorious Old. But convincing
her to trust them comes with its own problems, not to mention the
introduction of an evil new baddie and their band of human-hating
dragons. With trouble round every corner, what destiny is in store
for Billy and the group? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly
addictive' - Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a
dragon-sized heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL
OF INK AND STARS 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine
Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'Brimming with warmth
and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat
adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to
create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.'
- Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a
tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the
kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next
instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series
'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting,
with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first
looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' -
Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE
BONE SEASON series
A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression
of joy and beauty. Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of
landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is
celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent
much of her life living in poverty with rheumatoid arthritis. In
this stunning picture book, author Kathy Stinson and illustrator
Lauren Soloy bring Maud's world to life: how she captured in her
art what she loved most, while navigating the mobility issues
caused by her condition. From bright paintings of the sea and
countryside, to the flowers and birds she painted on the walls of
the small house she shared with her husband, Maud's work continues
to delight and inspire viewers young and old. A Tulip in Winter
features: Backmatter about Maud Lewis' life and legacy Notes from
the author and illustrator about how Maud has impacted their lives
Uplifting and visually compelling, Maud's story will inspire young
readers to find and focus on the beauty in their worlds.
"Inspiring African American Women of Virginia" was written to
provide readers with a variety of ethic women from various eras in
our countries history.
It captivates the reader and pulls them into the lives of women
who were not just faced with the obstacle of race but gender. It
also reveals how they overcame their obstacles to achieve
international acclaim.
From Missy Elliott and Roberta Flack to Maggie Walker and Nannie
Boroughs, you be surprised at how each of these women are connected
to Virginia.
Enjoy!!
Discover the majestic history of London in this sumptuously
illustrated picture book. Each double page shows a royal palace or
location, from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London, with
pictures of royal coaches, costumes, portraits, crowns and other
royal regalia. With contents and index pages and internet links to
specially selected websites.
On his local & global travels young boy Sam Widges encounters
many interesting characters - from a flan fan old man & his
monkey mate on a itchy desert island and mice on the moon hiding
beneath a big chunk of Chinese cheese, to mysterious performers
parading by a Fuji mountain river walk in Japan & didgeridoo
dancing outback aboriginals... Highly detailed illustrations lead
us to discover with Sam Widges what he has always been searching
for all this time when he has travelled all around the world
seeking his mysterious goal. The red world map at the beginning of
the book works like a puzzle for readers to try to guess which page
relates to which stopover point in the book on his long distance
travel to many different continents of this planet & give young
readers an insight into our big planet. His adventure guides the
reader to find the inner values of life that mean more to us than
all the shiny sparkly attractions of the outside world & its
10,000 hypnotic things. This meditative approach is designed to
leave story readers in a peaceful tranquil state of mind ready for
a good dream just before bedtime or to feel like they have
travelled the world without ever leaving their armchair. He
achieves his gentle realisation at last after much soul searching
in the same gentle manner a white feather of peace makes contact
with a pool of crystal clear water landing in a slow motion soft
bounce...
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