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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world
'The perfect book for our times ... that young people will love
(and parents will learn from too!).' - Matthew Syed 'A lovely,
clever and fun way to help kids understand government by making
them think what they would do if they ran a country. Hopefully it
will engage and encourage some cracking leaders for the next
generation!' - Miranda Hart Congratulations! You've just become the
leader of your own country! There are a lot of decisions to be
made, and not long to make them. The good news is you've got your
hands on this funny, fact-packed book, covering everything you need
to know to rule effectively - no matter where in the world you are.
But it's not just about political systems, elections, climate
change, justice and all those other things we hear politicians
talking about. You also need to learn how to lead. With essential
life and leadership skills and tips - from teamwork, confidence and
compassion to discovering who you are and what you believe in - If
I Ran The Country answers all the questions most often posed by
first-time top dogs like you. You'll be ruling like a pro in no
time!
NSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 Selection NSTA Outstanding Science
Trade Books Selection Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award
Recipient A Mighty Girl Book of the Year If you've ever felt
different, if you've ever been low, if you don't quite fit in,
there's a name you should know... Meet Dr. Temple Grandin-one of
the world's quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was
diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone
become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the
determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed
her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent
groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe! The Girl
Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin is the
first book in a brand new educational series about the
inspirational lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the
illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun
facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple
herself!
A poetic picture book celebration of the life and scientific
discoveries of groundbreaking astronomer Cecilia Payne! Astronomer
and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne was the first person to discover
what burns at the heart of stars. But she didn't start out as the
groundbreaking scientist she would eventually become. She started
out as a girl burning with curiosity, chasing the thrilling
lightning bolt of discovery, hoping one day to unlock the mysteries
of the universe. With lyrical, evocative text by Kirsten W. Larson
and extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator
Katherine Roy, this moving biography powerfully parallels the
kindling of Cecilia Payne's own curiosity and her scientific career
with the process of a star's birth, from mere possibility in an
expanse of space to an eventual, breathtaking explosion of light.
Don't get too comfortable. This isn't the type of book you can
snuggle up with under the covers. Not even close! You're off on the
expedition of a lifetime to experience the sights, sounds, smells,
feelings and tastes of the world's most extreme places. Have you
ever wondered what the buzz of the rainforest sounds like on a trek
through the Amazon? Or how it would feel to experience the biting
cold as you voyage across Antarctica? Or how about how chocolate
would taste on Mount Everest? From every heart-bursting sight to
tummy-lurching bite, this is a truly immersive round-the-world
adventure, where YOU are the explorer.
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Nila Aye; Campbell Books
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Discover the artists who changed our world in My First Heroes:
Artists! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about
Artemisia Gentileschi, Vincent Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo and Andy
Warhol, and be inspired by their incredible work. With scenes to
explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila
Aye, this is the perfect introduction for inquisitive preschoolers
to these amazing artists. Also available in the My First Heroes
series: Scientists.
A modern tragedy, this story has had a great impact on race
relations in America. Emmett Till's kidnapping and murder, a
grotesque crime in a Southern backwater that became the catalyst
for the civil rights movement, is explained in this dramatic
narrative by the cousin who was present every step of the way.
Simeon Wright saw and heard his cousin Emmett whistle at Caroline
Bryant at a grocery store and slept in the same bed with him when
her husband came in and took Emmett away; he was there during the
aftermath of the murder, and at the trial, where his father
testified. This""gripping coming-of-age memoir may not bring
closure to the Till case, whose perpetrators were left unpunished,
but it will set the facts straight about that life-changing
incident in 1955.
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We All Celebrate!
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Chitra Soundar; Illustrated by Jenny Bloomfield
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We all celebrate birthdays and friendships, the onset of seasons,
religious events and national holidays. Our celebrations are full
of colour, specially prepared food and good cheer. We All Celebrate
introduces some less mentioned celebrations from around the world
to children, among those that are well known and bring good
memories.
Joan Bauer's beloved Newbery Honor book--now with a great new look
for middle grade readers
When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over
the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect. But what they find
is that the owner, G.T., isn't quite ready to give up yet--in fact,
he's decided to run for mayor against a corrupt candidate. And as
Hope starts to make her place at the diner, she also finds herself
caught up in G.T.'s campaign--particularly his visions for the
future. After all, as G.T. points out, everyone can use a little
hope to help get through the tough times . . . even Hope
herself.
Filled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan
Bauer at her best.
A first book of jobs that challenges stereotypes with its positive
and inclusive message. The important message in this first book of
jobs is that children can be whatever they want to be when they
grow up. With a variety of jobs and a diverse cast of characters,
this book is an excellent way to start conversations with young
children about their futures. The bold, graphic illustrations by
acclaimed illustrator Melanie Walsh, along with simple vocabulary,
bring each profession to life.
Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is the eagerly
anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful,
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one
best-selling children's non-fiction title in the UK market in 2017.
This beautiful title looks at the stories, accomplishments and
adventures of many more brilliant women from throughout history.
The perfect gift for the Fantastically Great Women in your life.
Travel through the Underground Railroad with the brave and
courageous Harriet Tubman, turn the pages of the hauntingly
brilliant Frankenstein with the incredibly talented Mary Shelley
and prepare yourself for an unforgettable journey through history
with these and many other remarkable women. Overflowing with
vibrant and beautiful illustrations, and wonderfully engaging text,
Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is a celebration of just
some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we
live in. Written by the incredibly talented Kate Pankhurst, prepare
to be inspired. List of women featured: Elizabeth Blackwell, Qiu
Jin, Boudicca, Flora Drummond, Pocahontas, Noor Inayat Khan,
Harriet Tubman, Valentina Tereshkova, Ada Lovelace, Sayyida
al-Hurra, Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary
Shelley
At school, Selina is teased for her big, frizzy hair. Kids call her
`mophead'. She ties her hair up this way and that way and tries to
fit in. Until one day - Sam Hunt plays a role - Selina gives up the
game. She decides to let her hair out, to embrace her difference,
to be WILD! Selina takes us through special moments in her
extraordinary life. She becomes one of the first Pasifika women to
hold a PhD. She reads for the Queen of England and Samoan royalty.
She meets Barack Obama. And then she is named the New Zealand Poet
Laureate. She picks up her special tokotoko, and notices something.
It has wild hair coming out the end. It looks like a mop. A kid on
the Waiheke ferry teases her about it. So she tells him a story . .
. This is an inspirational graphic memoir, full of wry humour, that
will appeal to young readers and adults alike. Illustrated with wit
and verve by the author - NZ's bestselling Poet Laureate - Mophead
tells the true story of a New Zealand woman realising how her
difference can make a difference.
This charming concertina book follows the journey of a little
submersible on a voyage beneath the waves, down into the deep dark
ocean and back again. Folding out to nearly 2.5 metres, children
can look at all the different things the sub sees on its way, as it
travels past a shipwreck, through a coral reef, near to a pod of
orcas hunting for their lunch, close to a leatherback turtle
feasting on jellyfish, and past some rather strange deep-sea fish.
Playful text guides the journey, providing a fun shared experience
and a conversation starter for parents and young children. The
reverse side of the concertina features spot illustrations picked
out from the main scene, with more expansive information about
submarines, ocean life and the dangers it is facing.
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Time for School
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Ellen Lawrence
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Who's to blame when a vain, heedless king meets his comeuppance? He
is, of course! Fans of Tomi Ungerer's mischievous humor and Jon
Agee's sly morality tales will be delighted by this hilarious
read-aloud about a long, long beard and its short-sighted royal
owner, by a popular Belgian illustrator, designer, and animation
whiz. The lush, golden royal beard is a wondrous thing - especially
to the king himself. He spends his days admiring and grooming it,
and passes laws making it a crime punishable by death for anyone
else's face to sport even a single hair. As the people of the
kingdom nervously shave daily, the royal beard grows and grows
until it appears at the palace's back gate. What happens next will
have readers laughing along -- and cheering for the astronomers
who, unlike the tyrannical king, know that the earth is round.
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The Food We Eat
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Ellen Lawrence
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A thrilling Christmas board book adventure with pages to peek
through and gatefolds to open! From Christopher Franceschelli,
creator of the Abrams Block Book series, comes the Abrams Trail
Tale series, taking readers on unforgettable holiday-themed
adventures. In this Christmas story, follow two children on their
way to Santa's workshop as they travel through the city, into a
gleaming forest, and across the glittering snowscape. Young readers
will delight in the clever die-cut surprises throughout and the
dramatic quadruple gatefold at the end that folds out into a
special, festive surprise.
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Set Me Free
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Ann Clare Lezotte
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Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US
Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit
and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her
dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your
passions and never give up. The world told Kendall Coyne to slow
down. They said "not so fast" when she picked up hockey skates
instead of figure skates. They said "just a minute" when she tried
out for the boy's team. They told her "you're not enough" so often
that she started to believe it. But Kendall had a passion and a
dream, so instead of slowing down, she sped up, going on to win
Olympic gold and a spot in the Fastest Skater Competition at the
2019 NHL All-Star Weekend. As Fast as Her explores how Kendall held
on to her dream, overcame her insecurities, defied her naysayers,
and pushed herself past barriers to achieve her goals-and how you
can too! Inside this inspirational, sports-meets-real-life
inspirational autobiography, Kendall shares: stories that
illustrate the lessons she's learned and how to apply them for
success affirmations to help young people believe you are can reach
your dreams encouragement to fit in, to find your "why," and to
create lasting change for others her personal trials and triumphs,
inspiring you to discover what excites and exhausts you motivation
to be relentless in achieving your own goals Kendall pauses
throughout her story to equip you with practical take-aways from
her journey to become a top athlete and Olympic medalist,
appropriately dubbed "Golden Coynes." As Fast As Her also includes
behind-the-scenes and personal photos in a full-color, 8-page
insert. As Fast as Her is perfect for: readers 13 and up looking
for an uplifting true story fans of the NHL, Olympic hockey,
women's sports, and sports in general birthday, Christmas, and
holiday gifts for teens and young adults
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