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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.
Grab your football boots and get ready for the UEFA European
Championship 2021 in this incredible journey around the globe! An
absorbing gift for avid football fans aged 7+ years, perfect for
the next David Beckham. Kick off your footballing journey and see
the world in a whole new light! Discover fascinating facts and
stats - from record-breaking goals to famous football mascots - and
learn about the funny and extraordinary moments that make football
such a beautiful game. This unbelievable round-the-world adventure
is a celebration of the beautiful game that will take you through
all of the planet's continents. And the illustrated maps feature
key aspects, such as borders, capital cities and major rivers,
combined with amazing football facts - perfect for engaging young
readers and football fans. Clive Gifford started writing books at
the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 150 books
published, most of which are for children. His books have been
nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association,
Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.
Tracy Worrall creates her artwork using both digital and
traditional media. She produced animations for an award-winning
educational television series for the Discovery Channel. Tracy
lives in Liverpool.
Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet's wildest
and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves
of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert,
swing off the end of the world in Ecuador, and be amazed at
hundreds more wonders you never knew existed! This travel companion
for the incurably curious is your guide to finding the world's most
amazing secret places. So grab your compass and let's get started
as you explore the far corners of our world. Start your adventure
in the west at Hawaii's Pineapple Garden Maze, before travelling
along the line of longitude to Vanuatu's underwater post office.
Get ready to bungee jump off a road to nowhere in the Brazilian
jungle, or lose yourself in the world's largest maze. Whether deep
underwater in a prehistoric grotto or high on a cliff at the tip of
a rock troll's tongue, afloat on waters as pink as a rose or
swimming with pigs on a sandy beach, adventure awaits around every
corner. 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. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
An instant New York Times bestselller! An Indiebound bestseller!
12-year-old Jordan feels like he can't live up to the example his
older sister set, or his parent's expectations. When he returns
home from school one day hoping to hide his suspension, Los Angeles
has reached a turning point. In the wake of the acquittal of the
police officers filmed beating Rodney King, as well as the shooting
of a young black teen, Latasha Harlins by a Korean store owner, the
country is at the precipice of confronting its racist past and
present. As tensions escalate, Jordan's father leaves to check on
the family store, spurring Jordan and his friends to embark on a
dangerous journey to come to his aide, and come to terms with the
racism within and affecting their community.
Explore the animal kingdom like never before with the Animal Atlas
from Lonely Planet Kids. Unfold maps to reveal animals from every
continent and lift the flaps to see their unique environments and
habitats. Discover a world of animal facts, life-size photos and
creature features - from a bear's paw and a baby turtle to an
anteater's tongue and a goliath birdeater, the world's heaviest
spider. EEK! All drawn to scale so you can measure yourself against
them. You'll find animals living on freezing ice caps, high on
snowy mountain peaks, in parched deserts and down in the dark
depths of the ocean. They fly through the air, crawl among trees,
burrow into the earth, plunge through the seas, and prowl the
forests - and range from the tiniest of insects too small to see
without a magnifying glass to the blue whale, which is longer than
three buses! The book is divided into seven sections: North
America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania
& Antarctica - each with a map of the major environments as
well as illustrated and photographic depictions of some of the
animals living there. Are you ready for this round-the-world animal
adventure? 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.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Sumptuously illustrated with eighty maps from the British Library's
unrivalled collection, this gorgeous children's book whisks its
reader around the globe. Like that of Jules Verne's famous hero,
the journey begins and ends in London, plotting an eastwards route
with stop-offs at some of the world's most fascinating places.
There are extraordinary details to pore over, as well as stories
about how and why these maps were made, and by whom. Fascinating
snippets explore each place in more depth, revealing its history,
famous people, landmarks, wildlife, culture or customs. Helpful
fact files provide at-a-glance information to broaden geographical
knowledge.
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Hand to Hold
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J. J. Heller; Illustrated by Alyssa Petersen
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Brazil
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Anita Ganeri; Illustrated by Sernur Isik
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Join intrepid explorer Benjamin Blog and his inquisitive dog Barko
Polo as they travel to one of the world's most fascinating
countries: Brazil The book includes chapters on Brazilian history,
geography, cities, people, and food, as well as visiting some of
the most famous places of this unique country, such as the Iguacu
Falls and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.
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Fourth of July
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Emma Carlson-Berne; Illustrated by Luke Flowers; Produced by Joseph Faison
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Coming Soon
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James Roberts
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Get inside the head of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, history's second woman
to serve as a Supreme Court justice. This collection of quotes has
been curated from Ruth Bader Ginsburg's numerous public
statements-interviews, court opinions, oral arguments from her time
as a lawyer, speeches, and more. It's a comprehensive picture of
her legacy and her impact on American history, specifically geared
toward middle and high school readers. The quotes in the collection
touch on equality, the law, feminism, the United States justice
system, education, and more. This edition includes educational
materials and resources for lesson plans designed to provoke
discussion and thought for readers in grades 7-12 about Ginsburg's
ideas. Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg earned respect and admiration
over the course of her remarkable lifetime, during which she broke
barriers and set her sights on the highest levels of achievement at
every turn. Beginning with her graduation from Cornell as the
highest-ranking woman in her class, and then her enrollment in
Harvard Law School in 1956, where she was one of only nine women in
a class of 500, she steadily moved up the ranks of the American
legal system until she was appointed as the second woman in history
to join the Supreme Court in 1993. During her time on the Supreme
Court, she became known for her fiery dissents, her fundamental
work toward equality and fair treatment, and her eloquent
thought-leadership. Even after her death in 2020, she serves as an
inspiration to all and a role model for women everywhere. Now, Ruth
Bader Ginsburg: In Her Own Words offers a unique look into the mind
of one of the world's most influential women by collecting 200 of
Ginsburg's most insightful quotes. Meticulously curated from
interviews, speeches, court opinions, dissents, and other sources,
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: In Her Own Words creates a comprehensive
picture of Ginsburg, her wisdom, and her legacy. Special
educational materials for classrooms are available from Agate
Publishing.
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