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Escape from Pompeii
(Hardcover)
Terry Collins; Illustrated by Cynthia Martin; Cover design or artwork by Tod Smith; Coloured by Barbara Schulz, Tod Smith, …
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Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr.
Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills
to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a
mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Readers join Izzy on her
journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and
cultures on the way.
For this striking, stripped-down account of youth immigration,
Villalobos interviewed teens at various stages of the immigration
process to illustrate their stories - the physical and emotional
difficulties of their travels. He then changed certain elements of
these stories in order to protect the children's identities. Each
chapter brings forth the voice of one young immigrant's experience,
from crossing the Mexican desert to gang violence to the 'freezers'
at ICE detention centres. Together, these teen voices paint a vivid
and thought-provoking picture of US-Central American immigration
and the American refugee crisis, which will resonate with young
readers, educators, and fans of his adult fiction alike.
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Beyonce
(Paperback)
Emily Hudd
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Beyonce has been at the top of the music industry for decades. She
uses her platform to bring awareness to social issues. Learn more
about her passion for helping others.
Join Thomas and the Fat Controller on a very special journey in
this beautiful picture book! The Fat Controller has been invited to
London to be given an award by the Queen! Thomas must take him to
his destination, but they are faced with many obstacles along the
way. They even meet a shiny royal engine named Duchess, who is also
in a big hurry! Will Thomas get The Fat Controller to London's
Victoria Station on time? Accompanied by stills from the upcoming
TV special, The Royal Engine, and a cover illustrated in the Awdry
tradition, this brand new adventure is bound to thrill fans of the
little blue engine.
Anne Frank was an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times.
Forced to go into hiding to escape the Nazis' persecution of Jews
in World War II, Anne kept a diary that would become one of the
most famous books in the world. Meet one of history's most
inspiring figures in this beautifully-illustrated guide to her
amazing life. From artists to aviators and scientists to
revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series
of small-format guides introducing children to the most
inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way.
Find out about the world with these fun, interactive, first
non-fiction books Learn about the life of the women's rights
activist Emmeline Pankhurst and her campaign for votes for women.
The book has photos, illustrations and simple text suitable for
young children. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable
for those reading at Band 9, Gold. The Info Buzz series, for ages
5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the
world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and
interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and
photos, questions to get children thinking and talking as well as
teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a
literacy consultant and features book band guidance and
downloadable activity sheets online.
The popular story about Little Miss Princess and a very special
party is now available in a bigger, deluxe edition in honour of The
Queen's Platinum Jubilee! Little Miss Helpful is organising a very
special party. A street party with Little Miss Princess as the
guest of honour, no less! But Little Miss Helpful isn't as good at
organising things as her name would suggest and so it isn't long
before things start to go wrong especially once Little Miss Naughty
gets involved! Packed full with all your favourite Mr Men and
Little Miss characters this book is a right royal giggle from start
to finish! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children
for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold
illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the
perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you
met them all?
History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated
edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History
Encyclopedia. From humankind's earliest history right through to
the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this
trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is
the perfect companion to any study of world history. The
encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically
within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each
page for context. Each section includes biographies of important
people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of
the period. A brand-new chapter details modern-day events, such as
the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19
crisis, and space exploration and discoveries. With more than 2,000
full-colour illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as
well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encyclopedia
provides a beautiful, authoritative reference that is essential for
any home, school, or library.
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Thirst
(Paperback)
Varsha Bajaj
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A New York Times Bestseller The riveting story of a heroic girl who
fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni
lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is
limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines.
Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water
shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity-an
act that Minni accidentally witnesses one night. Meanwhile, in the
high-rise building where she just started to work, she discovers
that water streams out of every faucet and there's even a rooftop
swimming pool. What Minni also discovers there is one of the water
mafia bosses. Now she must decide whether to expose him and risk
her job and maybe her life. How did something as simple as access
to water get so complicated?
Welcome to the Caribbean! Readers are invited along to learn about
a tropical paradise in this nonfiction reader that features
vibrant, colorful photos, informational text, charts, and maps.
From the delicious fruit to the exotic animals, children will be
engaged from beginning to end.
Children will get an inside look at Vietnam's vibrant culture,
while learning through fun, hands-on games, songs, and activities!
This multicultural children's book is perfect for story time at
home or in a classroom, and is one children will come back to time
and again. Young readers are introduced to many different aspects
of Vietnamese culture, including: A brief look at the nation's
history, from its mythological beginnings to its famous kings and
heroes Tours of picturesque Halong Bay, the teeming streets of
Hanoi and Saigon, the sand dunes of Mui Ne, the Dragon Bridge in Da
Nang, the imperial palace in Hue, and many more colorful places!
Try your hand at making authentic Vietnamese dishes including a
Banh Mi sandwich, Fresh Spring Rolls and Moon Cakes to accompany
the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration Re-live popular folktales and
legends like "The Legend of the Areca Nut and the Betel Leaves" and
"The Legend of Trong Com" Learn the beloved folk song "The Rice
Drum" and the lively dance that accompanies it Experience the
sights and sounds of the Tet New Year's celebration as well as
other colorful festivals like the Feast of the Wandering Souls, the
Mooncake Festival, the Kitchen God Festival, and the Hoi An Lantern
Festival Learn to speak a few words of Vietnamese, including
greetings and the proper way to say goodbye Make a beaded
dragonfly; learn about Vietnamese manners and superstitions;
celebrate birthdays, weddings, and important events; and taste the
local fruits and delicious street food dishes! Award-winning author
Phuoc Thi Minh Tran is a Vietnamese librarian and storyteller who
opens windows onto a culture she knows intimately in this
lavishly-illustrated book. The charming full-color illustrations
and photographs bring Vietnam's history and culture vividly to
life.
Inspire children to fall in love with the world they live in with
Tiny Travelers! "A+ educational content....Wonderful... to share
with young kids -- to broaden their horizons and discover new
places of interest!" - Common Sense Media The Tiny Travelers
"Treasure Quest" Series takes its readers on a fun-filled journey
to discover what makes each country special with search-and-find
features on every spread. In Tiny Travelers Puerto Rico Treasure
Quest, readers journey from the historical city of San Juan with
its famous "El Morro" fort, to the beautiful bioluminescent bay in
Vieques. Tiny Travelers will enjoy getting closer to Puerto Rican
culture, and seeing why it is called "La Isla del Encanto" (the
island of enchantment). Each illustrated spread invites children to
discover hidden "treasures" - icons, animals, statues, instruments
and more - that make up the rich cultural heritage of Puerto Rico.
"Most kids today are told that it's a small world, when in fact
it's a really big world," says Encantos CEO and Tiny Travelers
creator and author Steven Wolfe Pereira. "And because the world is
so big, there are many countries, cities, and cultures that have
yet to be discovered and explored by kids. We created Tiny
Travelers to foster curiosity, empathy, and understanding by
learning what makes people and places so special." "Purpose is at
the core of the Tiny Travelers launch... The goal is to expose kids
to the vastness and diversity of the world beyond their backyards,
engendering empathy for different cultures, geographies and
languages at a time when people all over the world are more
connected than ever via digital platforms." - Forbes "The books are
full of fun facts, hidden "easter eggs" , and rhyme-based
storytelling. They're infused with keywords from the featured
country's language, helping teach kids correct pronunciation and
useful phrases for travel." - Parentology "Great for kids of all
ages, the interactive book is packed full of beautiful
illustrations and rhyme-based storytelling." - Red Tricycle
Since the early nineteenth century, the women of Gee's Bend in
southern Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. In the only
photo-essay book about the quilts of Gee's Bend for children,
award-winning author Susan Goldman Rubin explores the history and
culture of this fascinating group of women and their unique
quilting traditions. Rubin uses meticulous research to offer an
exclusive look at an important facet of African American art and
culture. In the rural community of Gee's Bend, African American
women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of
old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks anything they can
find. Their traditions have been passed down through the decades.
Much to the women's surprise, a selection of the quilts was
featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in
2002. The exhibition then traveled to the Whitney Museum in New
York City. "Eye-poppingly gorgeous," wrote a critic for the New
York Times about the exhibition. He continued, "Some of the most
miraculous works of modern art America has produced." The
Metropolitan Museum of Art will exhibit its newly acquired
collection of Gee's Bend quilts in 2017. Rubin is known for
producing well-researched, highly praised, and sophisticated
biographies of artists and other important figures. Through similar
research, The Quilts of Gee's Bend shares specifics about this rare
community and its rich traditions, allowing children to pause to
consider history through the eyes of the people who lived it and
through a legacy that is passed on to the next generation. This
book should be of great interest to classrooms, libraries, and
those interested in African American art in the United States, in
addition to quilting, life in early emancipated colonies in the
South, and Gee's Bends importance in the Civil Right's movement.
The quilts and the incredible stories behind them are powerful
motivators for anyone who wishes to accomplish anything. A map,
directions on how to make a quilt square, endnotes, and an index
round out this stunning nonfiction book.
This high-interest biography examines the life of Kwame Alexander,
the author of The Crossover. From his birth in 1968 to winning the
Newbery Medal in 2015, students will read about the people and
places that influenced his life and career, and will be encouraged
to follow their dreams as they are engaged in reading. Developed by
Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this full-color
nonfiction book includes essential text features like an index,
captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars,
detailed images, and in-depth Reader's Guide require students to
connect back to the text and promote multiple readings. The Think
Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students' higher-order
thinking skills, and the Check It Out! section includes suggested
books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state
standards, this text features complex and rigorous content
appropriate for students preparing for college and career
readiness.
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Pocahontas
(Hardcover)
Gail Saunders-Smith; Erin Edison; Edited by (consulting) Brie Arnold
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Pocahontas was a Powhatan Indian who worked to teach early
Americans about her people. Photographs and easy-to-read text tells
the story of this great woman in history.
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