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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography
A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year, written
by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin. 'Twelve animals, one
for each year, each one with their own special powers. It all
started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.' Chinese
New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so excited! As
her family start decorating the house, there's a knock on the
door... her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived! They start their
celebrations with a traditional meal filled with fish for good
luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessings and a WHOLE
chicken. Then after dinner Nai Nai tells the story of how Chinese
New year began, with the Great Race! Join Mai-Anne as she learns
about twelve animals and their special powers in the story of how
Chinese New Year began! A beautifully illustrated introduction to
the true meaning of Chinese New Year and family traditions for
little ones A love letter to all the grandparents in the world
Features some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especially
curious minds about Chinese New Year, including different
countries' traditions Illustrations of China Towns around the world
on the first and last pages Written and illustrated by two
brilliantly talented Asian women
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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Kaliah's Club
(Hardcover)
Tanika J Baker; Illustrated by Wade Williams
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R491
Discovery Miles 4 910
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In 1861 Frank " Shanks" Russell wishes he was old enough to fight
for the South alongside his pa and big brother. But Frank is too
young, skinny, and weak, and is left behind with his mother and
grandparents. Life in Mississippi was simple before the war between
North and South. Now Frank' s boyhood is gone forever, along with
his dreams of heroic battles. The shortages and horrors of war
reach his home as he scrounges for food and water, and sees both
Confederate and enemy soldiers at their worst. As time goes by and
Frank' s friendship with Buck, the family slave, grows, he
questions more and more who is the enemy and why the terrible war
is being fought.
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You Can Too
(Hardcover)
Katie Tucker; Illustrated by Nancy Kline
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R591
Discovery Miles 5 910
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Hans Christian Andersen, the father of fairy tales. When Hans
Christian Andersen was a little boy, he treated storybooks as
jewels to be treasured. He wanted to perform on stage, but was
always cast as the troll. Luckily, through theatre, he found a love
for writing. He wrote about both the ordinary and fantastic, in
stories like 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Mermaid', never
talking down to children. His stories became famous all over the
world, and were loved and adored by generation upon generation of
children who marvelled at these well-told gems. This enchanting
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 writer'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!
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