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Come on a round-the-world adventure as we explore 60 amazing places
from across the globe! Packed with fascinating facts, this fully
illustrated book introduces kids to some of the best places to
visit on our planet. Continent by continent, they'll find out the
top things to see and do: playing in Central Park, getting lost in
the Amazon Jungle, climbing the Eiffel Tower, exploring the Great
Wall of China, touring Sydney Harbour and much more. Fun,
accessible text and lively artwork by Pippa Curnick, David Shepard
and Mike Love bring each place vividly to life. Contents include:
Playing in Central Park, New York (North America) Touring Mexico
City during the Day of the Dead (North America) Exploring the
Amazon Jungle in Brazil (South America) Climbing Machu Picchu in
Peru's Andes (South America) Taking a boat trip down the Seine in
Paris (Europe) Joining the crowds at Venice's carnival on a gondola
cruise (Europe) Cruising the Nile to see the wonders of ancient
Egypt (Africa) Going on Safari to see lions and elephants in
Tanzania's Serengeti Plains (Africa) Negotiating the world's
busiest road crossing in Tokyo, Japan (Asia) Wandering along the
Great Wall of China (Asia) Touring Sydney Harbour (Australasia)
Climbing the mountains of New Zealand's South Island (Australasia)
And lots more 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!
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Pet
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Akwaeke Emezi
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"A beautifully rendered coming-of-age story."-Kirkus Reviews
(starred review) No one knows what lies beyond the magical village
door, but Ezomo is determined to find out. Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev's
debut is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about friendship,
family, and long-standing traditions. The power of storytelling
comes to life in this novel perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly,
Tracey Baptiste, and Tae Keller. There are three important laws in
Ezomo's village: Do not go to The Valley, do not go out at night,
and never, ever, ever open the magical door that protects them all.
But when Ezomo encounters the leopard believed to have killed his
father, he and his two best friends embark on a journey that leads
them past the boundaries set by their elders. With his friends by
his side, Ezomo chases after the leopard, certain that it has the
power to cure all. But in the process, he discovers the truth about
his village. And that cautionary tales exist for a reason. Mayonn
Paasewe-Valchev's debut novel balances a gripping adventure with
themes of friendship, community, identity, grief, and resilience.
Poignant and memorable, Ezomo's story will appeal to fantasy lovers
and readers of Grace Lin and Kelly Barnhill.
Feel confident in full coverage of the curriculum requirements with
an atlas specially created to cover Social Studies, Geography and
History. - Encourage awareness of the whole Caribbean region with a
44-page Caribbean section, containing detailed maps of all
independent countries and major dependent territories from The
Bahamas to Trinidad, and including Belize and Guyana. - Engage
students in topical issues with a world mapping section, including
features on world climate, the environment and population. -
Introduce a solid foundation in geographical knowledge with world
facts and figures for all nations. - Secure strong geographical
skills with a feature on map reading and how to use an atlas. -
Ensure ease-of-use with a 4-page index showing letter-figure grid
references to place names found on the maps.
Father To Son, A Guide To Growing Up In A Difficult World is a no
nonsense book which is targeted primarily to young men who are not
being raised by their fathers, who need male guidance in their
life, and or, who just cannot find their way to the right path of
manhood. Although it targets the young, many people from age 22 to
82 may find this book to be very helpful. The book addresses the
current issues and problems that our youth have to deal with and
why, from a father to son perspective. It also gives guidance and
direction for those who might need it.
The Inflatable Globe is a fun water proof globe great for teaching children about the world. This Inflatable Globe is brightly coloured and indicates capital cities, lines of longitude and latitude, international time zones, elevation, physical features, oceans, seas and is set out in a learner-friendly manner.
This Inflatable Globe is a great educational product for children. It can be used in the classroom or at home. Ideal for young and old alike.
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Hidden Figures
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Margot Lee Shetterly; Illustrated by Laura Freeman
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Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy
Award-nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta
Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the
incredibly inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA
launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan,
Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at
math...really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest
successes, like providing the calculations for America's first
journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black
and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They
persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In
this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the
story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known
as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial
barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career.
"Finally, the extraordinary lives of four African American women
who helped NASA put the first men in space is available for picture
book readers," proclaims Brightly in their article "18 Must-Read
Picture Books of 2018." "Will inspire girls and boys alike to love
math, believe in themselves, and reach for the stars."
The "DK First Atlas" brings each continent and country to life,
making geographic concepts easy to understand. Packed with detailed
pictorial maps specially designed for young readers, this First
Reference title is an invaluable learning tool for home and
elementary school.
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Cities In Layers
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Philip Steele; Illustrated by Andres Lozano
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Walk around any famous city and layers of history start to emerge. In London, Roman walls stand shoulder to shoulder with modern architecture. In Rome, ancient treasures like the Colosseum stand shoulder to shoulder with buildings from the Renaissance. In New York, skyscrapers from the 1920s and 1930s have been upstaged by enormous glass towers.
In Cities in Layers, six famous world cities will be shown at different stages of their history. A clever die-cut element allows readers to really feel like they are peeling back time.
"Kim is not his real name, but this is the first of his important
secrets he must keep to himself as he runs away following the death
of his parents in an auto accident. At the age 15 he naively enters
a difficult search on his own of a new identity and new family.
Supported by his strong religious and moral convictions, he
struggles to survive as he encounters many serious crises. Can he
not only survive but achieve his goals and eventually prevail? This
is an authentic, semi-autobiographical coming of age story set in
the post WWII era but still highly relevant for the 21st century.
Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's
empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her
life. With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the
U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California,
Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political
career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and
influences guided and inspired her along the way? In this young
readers edition of Kamala Harris's memoir, we learn about the
impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what
led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths
We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds
most dear-those of community, equality, and justice. An inspiring
and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in
our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance
all dreams are possible.
Crazy about Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the
inventor whose work made them all possible: Ralph Baer, creator of
the first home video game system! Today, the video game industry
keeps growing, with ever more platforms available to fans. But how
did the very first system come about? This picture-book biography
of Ralph Baer, whose family fled Nazi Germany for the US,
introduces kids to a great inventor AND the birth of the first home
console. Using wartime technology, Baer thought outside the box and
transformed the television into a vehicle for gaming; Baer's
invention, the Odyssey, is a precursor to the Atari gaming system.
Today, interactive systems like Wii and PlayStation are descendants
of Ralph's innovative "Brown Box," making this award-winning
inventor the true "Father of Video Games."
When fourteen-year-old Manuel and his younger brother join a difficult expedition through the Southwest desert to the Rio Grande in 1598, their comical trained goat is instrumental in helping them survive.
A fantastic sticker activity book about all the different jobs Paddington has put his paws to since moving from Peru.
The young bear has been a police officer, a fire bear, a waiter, a detective, a dancer, a singer and a monster hunter to name but a few. Your very important job is to help him complete all the puzzles in this activity book using the stickers inside.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer.
Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican
mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from an
accident in bed, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy,
which sparked his interest in the human form. As a teenager, he
gained recognition as part of the graffito duo SAMO that
spray-painted cryptic messages and images around the landscape of
Manhattan's Lower East Side. He eventually made his way to the New
York gallery scene and on to international acclaim. 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 brilliant 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!
An engaging and visually exciting look at some of Africa's major
cities This series offers readers of 9 and up an engaging and
visually exciting look at some of the world's major cities.
Cityscapes draw in the reader with facts about the iconic buildings
that help to shape each city's unique identity. Data-packed pages
give the essential details about each featured city, including
where to go, what to do and things to eat on a visit, as well as
information about the city's history. The cities of Africa covered
in the book are Lagos, Nigeria; Cairo, Egypt; Kampala, Uganda;
Nairobi, Kenya; Algiers, Algeria; Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast; Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia; Cape Town, South Africa; Marakesh, Morocco and
Maputo, Mozambique, as well as Tripoli, Libya; Harare, Zimbabwe;
Monrovia, Liberia; Las Palmas, African Spanish Islands; Tunis,
Tunisia, Windhoek, Namibia, Antananarivo, Madagascar and
Johannesburg, South Africa. Titles in the 6-book series feature the
cities of Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America and
South America.
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