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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography
Young readers will learn the ways that C sar Ch vez fought to
protect the rights and lives of migrant workers in this inspiring
biography that gives history behind protests and developments of
unions that Ch vez led. The vivid images and an interesting
timeline of Ch vez's life work in conjunction with supportive text
and glossary, table of contents, and index to engage readers from
cover to cover.
Experience the flavour of China by using the delicious recipes in
this book! As well as being able to make food such as bang-bang
chicken and fried noodles, readers can also read about Chinese
culture, such as schooling, farming, national festivals and daily
life. Top kitchen tips help beginner cooks to get started.
Since the world fell sick with fantastical illnesses, sisters
Payton and Ani have grown up in the hospital of King Jude's. Payton
wants to be a methic like her father, working on a cure for her
mother's sleeping fever. Ani, however, thinks the remedy for all
illness might be found in the green wilderness beyond the hospital
walls. When Ani stumbles upon an imprisoned boy who turns
everything he touches to gold, her world is turned upside-down. The
girls find themselves outside the hospital for the first time, a
dark mystery unravelling ... The first teen novel from Angharad
Walker, author of critically-acclaimed The Ash House Angharad's
writing evokes the clever, unique world-building and philosophical
themes of Pullman's His Dark Materials while remaining startlingly
original The story follows two sisters in a London-inspired city
full of fantastical illness and sprawling, gothic hospitals where
dark secrets linger beneath the surface Praise for THE ASH HOUSE:
'An unexpected - and pleasing - combination of propitious and
disquieting.' KIRKUS REVIEWS 'Walker's immersive story slowly
reveals its secrets, using tension as a lever to tip the reader
deep into the Ash House's mysteries.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'The book
has allegorical chill that settles slowly, like damp seeping in . .
. leaving readers with a feeling of ambiguous unease that may stir
for a long time in the back of their minds like the after-effects
of a nightmare.' THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
This award-winning, double-sided foldout book takes you on a
fascinating journey down through the layers of the Earth, all the
way to the planet's core and out the other side. *Picked by the
Guardian as one of '15 Modern Classics' books* When you're out
walking around, whether on the city streets or a country trail,
there's always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and
look down? Have you ever wondered what's going on deep in the
ground under your feet? There are so many amazing sights to see!
One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst
the reverse side shows the ground beneath the countryside. The
underground scenes include tunnels and pipes, creatures' burrows,
layers of rock and the planet's molten core, each running
seamlessly into the next. Mixing urban and rural settings, covering
subjects such as geology, archaeology and natural history, The
Street Beneath My Feet offers children the opportunity to explore
their world through a detailed learning experience. And its
foldout, laperello (or concertina) style, which extends to 2.5
metres in length, is ideal for spreading out on the floor to pore
over for hours. Explore even more of the world with The Skies Above
My Eyes (August 2018) and The World Around Me (October 2020),
companion books from the Look Closer series.
The most up-to-date maps and graphs available in a high school
atlas; The latest statistical information; Locator maps; map keys;
line, word and ratio scales; direction indicators; and
alpha-numeric and latitude-longitude grids; Clear guidance on how
to use the atlas map skills development support; syllabus grids;
complete curriculum coverage for Geography Grades 8 -12, with
support for other subjects such as Natural Sciences, Mathematics,
Agricultural Sciences, Economics and Tourism.
Here's a book about Sydney that's seriously streetwise. Lonely
Planet Kids' City Trails: Sydney features colourful themed trails,
from history and culture to food and nature, that reveal amazing
facts and intriguing tales that kids won't find on the tourist
routes or inside the average guidebook. We'll show them where to
find haunted pubs, ancient Aboriginal art, the best surfing
beaches, and lots more! Join Lonely Planet explorers Marco and
Amelia as they hunt for more secrets, stories and surprises in
another of the world's great cities. Themed trails include: In the
Beginning Underground...Underwater Sky High Making a Splash Sydney
Spooks Convicts, Refugees and Ten Pound Poms The Name Game Sydney
Shapes Do it Outdoors Float On? Asia in Oz Walk on the Wild Side
Looking Good Sporty City Mudbugs, Bush Tucker and Big Fat Snorkers
Deadly Sydney Got to be Green Wet, Wet, Wet Sydney in the Dark Also
available: City Trails - London, Paris, New York City, Rome, Tokyo,
Washington DC About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start
an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children
about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts,
quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity
and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book
draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our
continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and
magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.
A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage of
HMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah. The
hopes, dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressed
in this vivid story through the real-life experiences of
Trinidadian musician, Mona Baptiste. Written as a brand-new poem by
Benjamin Zephaniah, the book is beautifully illustrated by the
extraordinary artist, Onyinye Iwu. The arrival of the Windrush in
1948 is celebrated each year on Windrush Day, 22 June Benjamin
recently won a BAFTA for his Sky Arts show, Life & Rhymes, a
showcase of some of Britain's finest poets This book is perfect for
teaching young children about inclusivity and diversity Praise for
Windrush Child: 'An invaluable story for any young readers who
enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the Windrush
generation's experience. Essential reading' Alex Wheatle
Traces the personal life and baseball career of the Puerto Rican baseball superstar, from his childhood love of the game through his professional career and untimely death to his election to the Hall of Fame in 1973.
Find out how children live all around the world in this beautifully
illustrated paperback book Children all over the world are very
different, but they also have much in common. In this beautifully
illustrated book, young children can learn all about what people in
other countries eat, wear and play, and how they speak and
celebrate. From breakfasts to birthdays, cakes to clothes, and
hiccups to hellos, there are so many ways to say and do things -
but everyone shares a love of family, friends, food and fun. This
delightful book teaches us that despite different languages,
customs and traditions, it really is a small world, after all. A
unique, warm-hearted book to help teach children understanding,
harmony and respect.
"Robert Burns in Time and Place" is a brand new title in the
"Scotties Books" series which contain a wealth of interesting
facts, stimulating activities, web sites and suggestions for places
to visit. The year 2009 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of
Robert Burns but studying the life and work of the poet is no
longer just a celebration around his birthday, but can be embedded
across the school curriculum. The book looks at Ayrshire, Scotland
and the wider world as they were in his time and which shaped his
experiences and his work.
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Life Below the City
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Claude Delafosse, Ute Fuhr, Raoul Sautai; Translated by Penelope Stanley-Baker
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Walking through a city, you'll see lots of buildings and statues -
but to discover the hidden world below the streets, you'll need
your 'magic' torch and your sense of adventure! Explore the cellar
beneath the house, the pipes below the pavements, and the car parks
and underground trains that run under our feet. Maybe you'll even
uncover the fascinating remains of an ancient city, if you're
lucky. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback
series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information
books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid
learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. This edition
contains a paper torch at the back of the book, revealing hidden
secrets on the 4 darkened transparent pages and making the story
come alive - one detail at a time. With free access to a brand new
audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace,
page by page.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children meets Lord of the Flies
in the exciting debut from Angharad Walker. 'A mesmerising
other-worldly story that got deep under my skin - I couldn't put it
down.' JASBINDER BILAN, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird 'Dark,
tense and intoxicating ... Seriously exciting.' LUCY STRANGE,
author of The Ghost of Gosswater A new boy arrives at the Ash
House. He can't remember his name - or why he's been sent there.
Given the name Sol, and troubled by a mystery pain that no medicine
can cure, he joins the gang of children living in the shadows of
the secretive house. Soon, however, there's more for him to face:
the darkness that descends with the arrival of the Doctor ... A
timeless, multi-layered debut for ages 10+; perfect for fans of
Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, and Ransom Riggs's Miss Peregrine's Home
for Peculiar Children. Truly unique and original storytelling, with
touches of magical realism and dystopia. Features stunning artwork
by Olia Muza.
Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's
great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the
deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback
turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing
with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the
world's oceans with LucyLetherland's animal characters. Each
section begins with an infographic map of the ocean it explores -
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern and Arctic - followed by richly
detailed two-page spreads exploring its depths and the denizens
within, as well as seabirds, coral reefs and shoreline critters.
Discover saltwater crocodiles lurking in the Andaman Islands,
hammerheads gathering in the Atlantic, and the awe-inspiring
colossal squid that calls the Ross Sea home. Lucy Letherland's
illuminating artwork shows how these oceans teem with life, forming
part of complex and fascinating ecosystems, all in a quirky,
characterful style. Interesting facts and figures pepper the
scenes. Did you know that spinner dolphins can swim up to 400
kilometres a day? Or that some sea snails can grow up to half a
metre long? Or that in the deepest depths, fish can glow in the
dark? A natural history lesson in an adventure book, each spread
features 10 captions and and facts about every destination. The 5th
title in the best-selling Atlas of Adventures series that has now
been translated into 31 languages. A 'Can you find?' page at the
back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating
the pictured scenes and scene-stealers. Children and adults alike
will be amazed by the incredible creatures that await in the
world's oceans.
The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the
questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world,
history, space, and more! Why does the Sun rise in the morning? Can
animals tell the time? Where is it night all day long? Learn the
answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sun Rises,
a fascinating question-and-answer book all about time and the
seasons. Information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it
ideal for dipping in and out. Colourful illustrations by
award-winning artist Marie-Ève Tremblay bring the subjects to
life, from seasonal festivals celebrated around the world to the
calendars used by ancient Romans and Aztecs. This is the ideal book
for kids who are curious about the world around them.
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