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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world
At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a
race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on
Earth - Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the
legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most
important and famous expeditions in British history - Discovery,
Terra Nova and Endurance. Through his story, we discover the events
that took place on these voyages which were often thrilling,
inspiring and heart-breaking.
A look at the inspirational lives of ten Black women of faith Do
the names Elizabeth Freeman, Nannie Helen Burroughs, or Charlotte
Forten Grimke ring any bells? Have you ever heard of Sarah Mapps
Douglass, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, or Maria Fearing? What
about Sara Griffith Stanley, Amanda Berry Smith, Lucy Craft Laney,
and Maria Stewart? While these names may not be familiar to you,
these women lived faithful and influential lives in a world that
was filled with injustice. They worked to change laws, built
schools, spoke to thousands, and shared the Gospel all around the
world. And while history books may have forgotten them, their
stories can teach us so much about how we can live today. Praise
for Carved in Ebony "What a gift this book . . . will be to you!
Jasmine has a way of teaching you a history lesson you never knew
you needed, while pointing you to a God who deeply cares for his
children."--JAMIE IVEY, bestselling author and host of The Happy
Hour with Jamie Ivey podcast
Grab your football boots and get ready for the UEFA European
Championship 2021 in this incredible journey around the globe! An
absorbing gift for avid football fans aged 7+ years, perfect for
the next David Beckham. Kick off your footballing journey and see
the world in a whole new light! Discover fascinating facts and
stats - from record-breaking goals to famous football mascots - and
learn about the funny and extraordinary moments that make football
such a beautiful game. This unbelievable round-the-world adventure
is a celebration of the beautiful game that will take you through
all of the planet's continents. And the illustrated maps feature
key aspects, such as borders, capital cities and major rivers,
combined with amazing football facts - perfect for engaging young
readers and football fans. Clive Gifford started writing books at
the age of 16 and hasn't stopped since! He has had over 150 books
published, most of which are for children. His books have been
nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association,
Blue Peter, Smithsonian and TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester.
Tracy Worrall creates her artwork using both digital and
traditional media. She produced animations for an award-winning
educational television series for the Discovery Channel. Tracy
lives in Liverpool.
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Home Home
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Lisa Allen-Agostini
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The Great Lives in Graphics series is a new way of looking at the
lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential
dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with
lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them
in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and
young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often
surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy.
Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and
informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main
subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the
time they lived in. You may already know that Frida Kahlo was an
artist, but did you know she lived in a bright blue house? Or that
she owned two pet spider monkeys? This graphic retelling of Frida's
story gives children a colourful snapshot of her life and the world
she grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Mexican
revolution to the importance of self-belief. AGES: 8 to 12
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Wickiups
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Riley Flynn
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Explore ten of the world's most awesome rivers! From The Ganges to
the The Amazon, discover some of the most famous and important
rivers on the planet. Zoom in on their most interesting features,
with the help of engaging artwork and key information. Each river
'profile' is accompanied by unique illustrations and clear photos.
The World Feature Focus series brings a fresh perspective to the
world's most significant elements and landforms. With artwork that
emphasises the otherworldliness and beauty that exists within the
make-up of Earth, children aged 7 upwards will be equally entranced
and informed about the world's geography.
Get ready to celebrate! People around the world look forward to
different holidays and honour them with special traditions. Learn
about the many types of holidays and how they're celebrated in this
engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse
global community and their place in it.
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Colin Kaepernick
(Hardcover)
Stephanie Watson; Illustrated by Stephanie Watson
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Explore Ireland with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply
exploring your local area. Kids will have fun collecting points
with more than 140 things to find in Ireland. From mountains and
beaches to landmarks and attractions, they'll learn all about the
country and its history along the way. And once they've scored 1000
points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate
and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's
something for everyone! For even more spotting fun check out: i-SPY
On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443) i-SPY On a Train Journey
(ISBN 9780008431730) i-SPY At the Seaside (ISBN 9780008386528)
i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467)
Brimming with passion, beauty, flow, and style, here is an ABC book
like no other - a celebration of Black history and culture in
lively verse, matched with illustrations that are each like a folk
painting. Written by the poet Rio Cortez and illustrated by Lauren
Semmer, the book teaches the ABCs in a far more interesting and
meaningful way than the usual "A is for apple, B is for ball."
Letters represent history - G is for the Great Migration. Culture -
K for Kwanzaa. People and places - H is for Harlem and Zora Neale
Hurston. And big ideas - like B for beautiful, bold, brave,
brotherhood. R is for rise, to reach for the top. Relentlessly
striving, refusing to stop Like ballplayers, boxers, and gymnasts
who fly. Like presidents and justices who dared to ask why?
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Imagine
(Paperback)
Juan Felipe Herrera; Illustrated by Lauren Castillo
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"The beauty of sky, music, and the belief in 'extraordinary things'
triumph in this whimsical and magical tale" ("Publishers Weekly")
about a girl in search of her past who discovers a secret rooftop
world in Paris.
Everyone thinks that Sophie is an orphan. True, there were no other
recorded female survivors from the shipwreck that left baby Sophie
floating in the English Channel in a cello case, but Sophie
remembers seeing her mother wave for help. Her guardian tells her
it is almost impossible that her mother is still alive--but "almost
impossible" means "still possible." And you should never ignore a
possible.
So when the Welfare Agency writes to her guardian, threatening to
send Sophie to an orphanage, they takes matters into their own
hands and flee to Paris to look for Sophie's mother, starting with
the only clue they have--the address of the cello maker.
Evading the French authorities, she meets Matteo and his network of
rooftoppers--urchins who live in the hidden spaces above the city.
Together they scour the city in a search for Sophie's mother--but
can they find her before Sophie is caught and sent back to London?
Or, more importantly, before she loses hope?
Phillip Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials series, calls
"Rooftoppers ""the work of a writer with an utterly distinctive
voice and a wild imagination."
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Rescue
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David Long; Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman
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Astonishing real-life rescue missions from on, under and above the earth from the award-winning team behind Survivors and Heroes.
How far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. 'I was hall monitor,' he said afterwards. 'It is my job to look after my classmates.'
Whether dragging a friend from a blazing car, masterminding a search far below the earth's surface, or recovering astronauts from an aborted space mission, Rescue reveals the ingenuity, courage and doggedness of the human spirit all over the world.
Another unputdownable collection of eye-opening and moving true adventures, both contemporary and historical. Impeccably told by David Long and brought to vibrant life by illustrator Kerry Hyndman.
National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of
beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation
with education experts. The books pair magnificent National
Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book
authors across four reading levels. Nelson Mandela, who
courageously dealt with adversity and emerged a world leader, has
been an inspirational role model for millions of people around the
world, from students to presidents. After being imprisoned for 27
years, in 1994 he became South Africa's first
democratically-elected president and shared the Nobel Peace Prize.
Learn all about his life, especially the challenges he faced and
how he persevered, in this thoughtful biography. Level 4:
Independent reader Perfect for kids who are reading on their own
with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied
sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime
books
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Ellen Ochoa
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Michelle Parkin
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