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A fun and entertaining book for the whole family Go on a journey of
discovery to 100 of the world's most amazing places with this
must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created the
Weird but true! annual. Featuring colourful hot springs, giant
trees and explosive volcanoes, kids will be astounded by the 1000
incredible facts to wow family and friends with. Jam-packed with
bright, colourful photos From the Galapagos islands to the
Serengeti National Park, the Cave of Crystals to Shark Bay Find out
the WHERE? WHAT? and HOW? about each place along the way
Take a tour of the world and explore the famous seven wonders of
the ancient world. Find out who was behind all of these
architectural feats and how each national treasure was used. From
the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Great Pyramid of Giza, get
ready for an incredible journey!
The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said 'if I wore
beige, no one would know who I was', told through her clothes and
jewellery. The Queen's Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure,
celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the
story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's
best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime
truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the
Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by
Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The
Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of
the Queen's most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen's Wardrobe
is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our
record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from
bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as
a princess.
Mac B. and his arch-nemesis are facing off at the Video Game World
Championships! But first, Mac B. needs to crack an unbreakable
secret code... can he solve it in time to defeat his enemy? Find
out in this kid spy adventure from New York Times bestselling
author, Mac Barnett! The Queen of England calls on Mac B. once
again! This time, Mac must crack a secret code that has been
recovered from a double agent. A series of clues leads Mac to
France, and then to Japan, where he comes face-to-face with his
arch-nemesis, the KGB man ... and the world headquarters of
Nintendo! Is the KGB Man secretly behind all of this? And are Mac's
video game skills good enough to facedown his enemy at the Video
Game World Championships? historical facts masterfully woven
throughout the plot full-colour illustrations on every page perfect
for kids who love to laugh themselves silly. Don't Miss! Mac
Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1) The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid
Spy #2) Top Secret Smackdown (Mac B., Kid Spy #3) Mac Cracks the
Code (Mac B., Kid Spy #4)
In February 2017, Rochelle Riley was reading Twitter posts and came
across a series of black-and-white photos of four-year-old Lola
dressed up as different African American women who had made
history. Rochelle was immediately smitten. She was so proud to see
this little girl so powerfully honor the struggle and achievement
of women several decades her senior. Rochelle reached out to Lola's
mom, Cristi Smith-Jones, and asked to pair her writing with
Smith-Jones's incredible photographs for a book. The goal? To teach
children on the cusp of puberty that they could be anything they
aspired to be, that every famous person was once a child who, in
some cases, overcame great obstacles to achieve. That They Lived:
African Americans Who Changed the World features Riley's grandson,
Caleb, and Lola photographed in timeless black and white, dressed
as important individuals such as business owners, educators, civil
rights leaders, and artists, alongside detailed biographies that
begin with the figures as young children who had the same
ambitions, fears, strengths, and obstacles facing them that readers
today may still experience. Muhammad Ali's bike was stolen when he
was twelve years old and the police officer he reported the crime
to suggested he learn how to fight before he caught up with the
thief. Bessie Coleman, the first African American female aviator,
collected and washed her neighbors' dirty laundry so she could
raise enough money for college. When Duke Ellington was seven years
old, he preferred playing baseball to attending the piano lessons
his mom had arranged. That They Lived fills in gaps in the history
that American children have been taught for generations. For
African American children, it will prove that they are more than
descendants of the enslaved. For all children, it will show that
every child can achieve great things and work together to make the
world a better place for all. That They Lived was made possible
through a grant provided by the Community Foundation for Southeast
Michigan.
OLD books get NEW doodles - it's the classics as you've never seen
them before! A hilarious new series that brings the classics to
life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7-9 year olds and
fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey. And PIRATES. Get your
HOOKS into the one and only original pirate adventure! Jim Hawkins
spends his life helping out at his mum's boring old inn by the sea,
wishing he could sail away and have adventures. But when an old sea
captain turns up with a secret, it's the start of a bigger
adventure than Jim could ever have imagined - soon he's on a ship
on the trail of buried treasure, accompanied by a suspicious sailor
named Long John Silver ... Will Jim escape the pirates? Or will he
walk the plank? Climb aboard with Jim, a chatty parrot and a bunch
of crazy pirates for a hilarious adventure across the seven seas.
Look out for more COMIC CLASSICS: GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Join Pip in a
rip-roaring story of family secrets, scary grannies and a REALLY
annoying big sister. Get on the trail of THE HOUND OF THE
BASKERVILLES Solve the case with Holmes and Watson in a thrilling
tale of mystery, murder and things that go woof in the night.
Praise for GREAT EXPECTATIONS: A funny, thought-provoking treat,
it's the ideal way into [Dickens] (Imogen Russell Williams
Guardian) Buy a copy of Jack Noel's retelling of Great Expectations
before I set the dogs on you. Now, begone! (Philip Ardagh, Roald
Dahl Funny Prize-winning author) It is BRILLIANT! (Jenny Pearson,
author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates) Jack
Noel's brilliantly witty art perfectly complements Dickens' Great
Expectations, making this a fab KS2 text to sit alongside the
classic. Brilliant for dyslexic kids who may struggle with Dickens'
prose ... this book could bring a generation of kids to the
classics (Abi Elphinstone, author of Rumblestar, Sky Song and the
Dreamsnatcher trilogy) Jack Noel is a Jack of three trades: author,
illustrator, designer, who works mainly on children's books and is
a co-host on the Down the Rabbit Hole children's books podcast.
Once upon a time Jack sent this tweet, and rest is history (history
with doodles):
https://twitter.com/jackdraws/status/965492074157166592
https://jacknoelillustration.tumblr.com
Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African
continent in all its splendour with this beautifully illustrated
and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book
is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and
showcase the peoples, landscapes and wildlife from different
regions of this great continent, and bright and bold illustrations
bring these facts to life. Learn about the astonishing history of
the continent, as the birthplace of the very first human beings,
through rich historical civilisations such as the ancient
Egyptians, the Benin Empire and the Kingdom of Kush, up to the
development of the dynamic cities of the modern day. Africana
explores: The beautiful visual cultures and artwork from across
Africa, including the the printed cottons of Guinea and the mud
cloth of Mali Famous figures from African history and modern-day
change makers The incredible landscapes and wildlife of the
continent, ranging from the deserts of the north, the rainforests
of the central regions and the savannahs of the south Featuring a
stunning copper foil-detailed cover, this large-format book is
packed with maps, timelines and much, much more to open your eyes
to the beauty and brilliance of this diverse continent.
"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people..." From the
Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic
celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully
illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman.
Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee. There
once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a
young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign
of seventy years, making her the longest serving female monarch in
history, saw her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation,
and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This
remarkable queen remained devoted to crown, to country . . . and a
corgi or two! Beginning with the late queen as a little girl,
planting an oak tree with her father, There Once is a Queen follows
her incredible story in a way that will bring this historic reign
vividly to life for readers, big and small, around the globe. An
exquisite gift book and commemoration of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee,
it marks a unique moment in our shared history and will be a
treasured keepsake for generations to come.
The perfect book for your daddy's birthday, Father's Day, a new
father, or for giving and sharing any time you want to say I love
you daddy. Join the PAW Patrol in this celebration of heroic
daddies and see how kind, funny, clever and adventurous daddies
are. From saving the day and cheering you up, to playing lots of
games and being a bit clumsy, daddies are fun to be around - just
like the PAW Patrol. Show your daddy just how much he means to you
and add your own words to the story to make an extra special gift.
The perfect way to say, 'I love you daddy'.
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of
Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer and civil rights
activist. Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps,
Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped
speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice
through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's
most beloved writers and speakers. 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 Maya Angelou'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!
Mohandas Gandhi was one of the world's great leaders who used
nonviolent resistance to protest against the caste system. Readers
will learn all about his life, Hinduism, and the amazing things he
accomplished in this inspiring nonfiction biographical title.
Children will be fascinated and enlivened through interesting
facts, vivid images, a helpful timeline, and a glossary that
assists in improving vocabulary.
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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of
this international style icon. Following the death of her mother,
Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how
to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret
singer, seamstress, hat maker, and, eventually, the world's most
famous fashion designer. 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 designer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling
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 hardcover 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!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected as Principal Chief
of the Cherokee Nation. Growing up, little Wilma was surrounded by
her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught her to be proud of who
she was, and all that had come before her. But when the family
moved from Oklahoma's Rocky Mountains to the city of San Francisco,
it was a big change, and Wilma fully realised how unfairly the
world treated Native Americans. As an adult, she became a leader in
the fight for Native American rights, and rose to become the first
woman to ever be elected as a Chief of a Cherokee Nation. This
inspiring 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 pioneering Native
American leader and activist. 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!
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