|
|
Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world
 |
Dolly Parton
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Daria Solak
|
R388
R346
Discovery Miles 3 460
Save R42 (11%)
|
Ships in 18 - 22 working days
|
|
|
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman. Little Dolly
grew up in Tennessee in a family 'as poor as dirt'. She started
performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television.
After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her
singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she
followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was
right - Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot
where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give back to
people, children and animals in need. This moving book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back,
including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a
detailed profile of the singer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is
a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore
the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions
present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets
allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper
dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools
provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models
accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding
people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
 |
Vicious Vikings
(Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
|
R202
R184
Discovery Miles 1 840
Save R18 (9%)
|
Ships in 9 - 17 working days
|
|
|
Discover all the foul facts about these famous invaders in
history's most horrible headlines: Vicious Vikings edition. The
master of making history fun, Terry Deary takes on the Vikings in
this marauding look at our Scandinavian ancestors. From Viking Gods
in wedding dresses and corpses on trial to death by booby-trapped
statues! It's all in Horrible Histories: Vicious Vikings. fully
illustrated throughout and packed with blood-curdling stories- with
all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the
classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the
perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read
Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for
generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's
brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.
Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot.
Read all about it!
Recognizing the widespread American Indian belief that you can
learn while you play and play while you learn, "Native American
Games and Stories" provides young readers with stories and games
that educate and entertain them. Illustrations.
"Much like "The Boy In the Striped Pajamas" or "The Book Thief,""
this remarkable memoir from Leon Leyson, one of the youngest
children to survive the Holocaust on Oskar Schindler's list,
"brings to readers a story of bravery and the fight for a chance to
live" ("VOYA").
This, the only memoir published by a former Schindler's list child,
perfectly captures the innocence of a small boy who goes through
the unthinkable. Leon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten years
old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family was forced to
relocate to the Krakow ghetto. With incredible luck, perseverance,
and grit, Leyson was able to survive the sadism of the Nazis,
including that of the demonic Amon Goeth, commandant of Plaszow,
the concentration camp outside Krakow.
Ultimately, it was the generosity and cunning of one man, Oskar
Schindler, who saved Leon Leyson's life, and the lives of his
mother, his father, and two of his four siblings, by adding their
names to his list of workers in his factory--a list that became
world renowned: Schindler's list.
Told with an abundance of dignity and a remarkable lack of rancor
and venom, "The Boy on the Wooden Box" is a legacy of hope, a
memoir unlike anything you've ever read.
If you love cute baby animals, come spend the day in the Australian
outback with this adorable and bouncy kangaroo joey. From Ella
Bailey's acclaimed series of beautiful and educational picture
books comes another tale of how one young animal friend spends his
day. He's only a little kangaroo, but that doesn't stop him being
curious and learning all about life in his corner of our big blue
planet.
The Last Goodbye is a semi-autobiographical, children's picture
book, for all ages, that tells a story about loss and offers a
nostalgic reminiscence of childhood told using richly illustrated
charcoal drawings that have been reproduced in a deep sepia tone.
The son sets off for boarding school over the years and later makes
the long trip overseas to begin his career. Whether at the bus stop
or at the airport, his father is always there to see him off on his
journeys. When the son realizes he should spend more time with his
father, he finds his father very ill and misses the opportunity to
bid his father a final goodbye. Images of the orchid served as a
visual metaphor for the transformation of the father, from how his
son remembers him while growing up to the sad discovery that his
father is no longer there to greet him. A surrealistic approach is
applied on some pages to reflect the sentimental, bittersweet mood
of the story, while the emphasis is placed on storytelling and the
passage of time. The inspiration for this book includes the
wordless books by Frans Masereel and Lynd Ward from the early 20th
century, the montage theory of early Soviet filmmakers Sergei
Eisenstein and Lev Kuleshov, as well as the American artist Keith
Smith's very influential book The Structure of the Visual Book . In
the arttist's own words: "I love visual storytelling and its
process of unfolding meanings and emotions through the passage of
time. By selecting and composing each moment, we can turn the most
mundane events into memorable experiences. Connections made through
the juxtaposition of images creates visual rhythm, expresses ideas,
and tells stories." The Last Goodbye was chosen by an international
jury as one of the eight finalists at the Silent Book Contest of
the Bologna Children's Book Fair in 2014, and was exhibited in
Montereggio di Mulazzo and then in Milan, Italy.
Peppa and George are going to Ireland for an Irish-dancing
festival! But when the band forget their instruments, will Peppa
and her family be able to save the day? This brand-new story
features a glittery cover and is the perfect introduction to
Ireland for little Peppa fans.
Farley, a gentle black Labrador, began his puppy life being trained
as a Southeastern Guide Dog in sunny Florida. When he was not
placed in service at age two, he was adopted by a loving family and
moved to Switzerland. This is the story of his long and happy dog
life, his adventures, and the things and the people that he loved.
|
|