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Florida Seminoles and Miccosukees have been making and wearing
patchwork clothing since the early 1900s, creating many beautiful
and unique patchwork designs. They also make palmetto-husk dolls,
dressed in patchwork clothing. Patchwork is a way for these Native
Americans to express themselves and identify with their heritage.
This book combines the history of the Seminoles and Miccosukees
with how they do their crafts. Learn how to make patchwork designs
and a doll using colored paper and glue instead of fabric and a
sewing machine with easy step-by-step instructions.
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Emerald Isle
with history's most horrible headlines: Irish edition. The master
of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Ireland.
From why wax models were captured and made prisoners of war and
which warriors went to battle naked to how to make yourself
invisible. It's all in Horrible Histories: Ireland: fully
illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with
all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the
classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the
perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for
generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's
brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
The Last Goodbye is a semi-autobiographical, children's picture
book, for all ages, that tells a story about loss and offers a
nostalgic reminiscence of childhood told using richly illustrated
charcoal drawings that have been reproduced in a deep sepia tone.
The son sets off for boarding school over the years and later makes
the long trip overseas to begin his career. Whether at the bus stop
or at the airport, his father is always there to see him off on his
journeys. When the son realizes he should spend more time with his
father, he finds his father very ill and misses the opportunity to
bid his father a final goodbye. Images of the orchid served as a
visual metaphor for the transformation of the father, from how his
son remembers him while growing up to the sad discovery that his
father is no longer there to greet him. A surrealistic approach is
applied on some pages to reflect the sentimental, bittersweet mood
of the story, while the emphasis is placed on storytelling and the
passage of time. The inspiration for this book includes the
wordless books by Frans Masereel and Lynd Ward from the early 20th
century, the montage theory of early Soviet filmmakers Sergei
Eisenstein and Lev Kuleshov, as well as the American artist Keith
Smith's very influential book The Structure of the Visual Book . In
the arttist's own words: "I love visual storytelling and its
process of unfolding meanings and emotions through the passage of
time. By selecting and composing each moment, we can turn the most
mundane events into memorable experiences. Connections made through
the juxtaposition of images creates visual rhythm, expresses ideas,
and tells stories." The Last Goodbye was chosen by an international
jury as one of the eight finalists at the Silent Book Contest of
the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2014, and was exhibited in
Montereggio di Mulazzo and then in Milan, Italy.
Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe! From urban
gardens to farms under the sea, discover the many different
sustainable ways people have been growing food for centuries, and
new innovations that are battling the effects of climate change on
farming. Rhyming text and inset boxes with definitions for new
vocabulary words make the topic accessible to young learners. End
matter includes detailed information about each country's farming
practice, sustainable farming and more.
Farley, a gentle black Labrador, began his puppy life being trained
as a Southeastern Guide Dog in sunny Florida. When he was not
placed in service at age two, he was adopted by a loving family and
moved to Switzerland. This is the story of his long and happy dog
life, his adventures, and the things and the people that he loved.
Drinking vomit. Breathing poisonous gasses. Creating two headed
dogs. These mad acts aren t just the stuff gross out stories and
horror movies. They are real things that real scientists have done
in the search for scientific answers."
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Dragon City
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Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang
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The third adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+
readers! Perfect for fans of magical fantasy, heartfelt friendships
and time travel! Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is
now available. 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
In an alternate reality, 5,000 years in the future, the evil Dragon
of Death has become ruler of Dragon City. Humans now live to serve
the dragon population and it's no different for Billy Chan and his
friends. After losing contact with their own dragons, they're
determined to track them down in this new city, even if it means
putting their own lives at risk. But one dragon has turned to the
dark side and has no plans to return. With the help of a new clan
of dragon friends, can Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei undo
the Dragon of Death's villainous work or will she triumph
eternally? 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 wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' -
Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes
so large-hearted you could swim in them. It's for every child who
has ever longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, author
of THE ROOFTOPPERS '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 '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
Go on a round-the-world adventure with this fun search and find
fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the
illustrated scenes to find more than 250 landmarks, animals and
cultural sights. From the beaches of Rio to the parks of Tokyo, the
busy streets of Paris to the wonders of Cairo they are sure to keep
young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all
about the things spotted. Did you know that Mount Everest is the
world's tallest mountain? That Ayer's Rock appears to glow red in
the sunset and sunrise? Or that Rio Janeiro's carnival is one of
the biggest celebrations in the world? With colourful photos and
lots of fun activities that kids will love it's the perfect book
for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together!
Bringing planet earth to life, this colourful and fun addition to
Lonely Planet Kids takes you on a trip around the world that you'll
never forget. Filled with continental and regional maps, lively
text, an entry for every country on the planet, plus mind-blowing
facts, and an emphasis on the species that live on our planet, this
is an essential resource for young readers wanting to learn about
the world. With 240 pages of illustrated maps, engaging
infographics, mind-blowing photography and a large dose of humour,
this fun and informative world guide, written by children's author
and wildlife enthusiast Alexa Ward, is the definitive guide to what
our planet is really like. From exploration of indigenous peoples
all over the globe, to illustrations of festivals in Brazil and
each country's individual history, young readers will be enticed to
go on a journey to some of the furthest corners of the globe,
learning intriguing facts as they go. Take a trip around the world
that you'll never forget with the Amazing World Atlas! 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!
A companion to the Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel The
Crossover, the basis of the show streaming on Disney+! What can we
imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and
grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of
the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will
enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The
Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life.
Each rule contains wisdom from inspiring athletes and role models
such as Nelson Mandela, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Carli Lloyd,
Steph Curry, and Michelle Obama. Kwame Alexander also shares his
own stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this
motivational and inspirational book for readers of any age and for
anyone needing a little bit of encouragement. You gotta know the
rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar.
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