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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world
What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes
Guatemala's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and
daily lives of Guatemalan people.
The inspiring stories of 50 key figures in Great Britain's history,
who had an impact on the ways we live, think and feel today.
Throughout the centuries, the history of this small island nation
has been shaped by the people who were born in Britain or arrived
on its shores. From early Britons to modern pioneers, leaders,
writers, athletes and activists, this country has contained a
wealth of incredible talent, only made 'greater' by our history of
immigration, integration and innovation. This beautiful
large-format gift hardback features stunning full-colour artwork
throughout. Each page spread is devoted to a tale of an incredible
Briton, told by talented writer and children's book critic Imogen
Russell Williams and brought to life by Sara Mulvanny's vivid
illustration. Discover the enthralling and diverse stories of 50
brilliant Britons through the ages, from the warrior queen Boudicca
of early Britain, who rose in revolt against the Romans, to
activist Malala Yousafzai, who fights for every girl's right to an
education today. The gripping tales include key figures from all
areas of British life - science, medicine, entertainment, sports,
activism and more. Featuring the inspirational lives and
achievements of amazing people such as Florence Nightingale, Alan
Turing, Mary Prince, Stormzy, Charles Darwin and Noor Inayat Khan,
Great Britons is not only a celebration of our history as an
island, but also as part of a far larger and greater world.
As a child, Laura Ingalls Wilder traveled across the prairie in
a covered wagon. Her daughter, Rose, thought those stories might
make a good book, and the two created the beloved Little House
series.
Sara Breedlove, the daughter of former slaves, wanted everything
to be different for her own daughter, A'Lelia. Together they built
a million-dollar beauty empire for women of color. Marie Curie
became the first person in history to win two Nobel prizes in
science. Inspired by her mother, Irene too became a scientist and
Nobel prize winner.
"Borrowed Names" is the story of these extraordinary mothers and
daughters.
A fun board book version of the Christmas carol "Deck the Halls"
starring Elmo and his Sesame Street friends. Get ready to welcome
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to your home this Christmas
season with a delightful board book retelling the classic song
"Deck the Halls!" Young girls and boys will love the sturdy pages
and adorable photographs of Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, and the
rest of their friends as they decorate for the holidays, exchange
presents, and play in the snow. Makes a great Christmas gift! Look
for these other Christmas titles starring Sesame Street's Elmo and
friends: Elmo's 12 Days of Christmas, Elmo's Christmas Snowman, and
Elmo's Countdown to Christmas. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit
educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids
grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic
and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of
topics for families around the world.
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