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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world
This is the story of how a young girl from Florida began her career in musical theatre, before a big break on television propelled her to international stardom. This retelling of Ariana's life story is perfect for young fans to learn about the early life of a musical megastar, and her amazing rise to fame.
Discover a world where dreams really do come true!
The first DRAGON REALM series reaches its epic finale with the
fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic
conclusions. 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will
make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James, author of
the PAGES & CO. series All eyes are on Billy and his friends
after the Dragon Realm collapses and is exposed to the Human Realm.
In their search for a new home for the dragon population, they
learn of the Hidden Realm, a secret so well guarded that only one
dragon knows how to locate it . . . Glorious Old. But convincing
her to trust them comes with its own problems, not to mention the
introduction of an evil new baddie and their band of human-hating
dragons. With trouble round every corner, what destiny is in store
for Billy and the group? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly
addictive' - Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a
dragon-sized heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL
OF INK AND STARS 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an
adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG
'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine
Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'Brimming with warmth
and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat
adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to
create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.'
- Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON
MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a
tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the
kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next
instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series
'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting,
with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first
looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' -
Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE
BONE SEASON series
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose
curiosity broke boundaries. Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with
machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about
scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found
fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped.
Electronics, chemistry, engineering - whatever Hedy put her mind
to, she came up with ingenious inventions, blazing a trail for
women in science and making great strides towards science. As well
as a glittering film career, Hedy developed technology that formed
the basis of Wifi and Bluetooth used in our world day. This
inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of Hedy's astonishing
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!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director. When Mindy
was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular,
Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theatre and met a
friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It
was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office
(US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and
executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went
on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever, the Netflix
Original smash watched by 40 million people, fulfilling her
childhood dream of becoming a director and writer. This snappy book
features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the
back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed
profile of Mindy's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
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 hardback 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!
Get into the holiday spirit with Bluey and Bingo! Write a letter to
Santa, make your own Christmas labels, and play with stickers.
Based on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on
Disney+ With over 50 stickers, plus puzzles, games, and more,
Hooray, It's Christmas! is the perfect sticker and activity book
for fans of Bluey. Play Christmas bingo with Bingo! Tell holiday
jokes with Bandit! Search for Santa with Bluey! This book is filled
with so much fun that kids will want to play all the activities
again and again.
Is there somewhere you really want to travel to, or just yearn to
know better? Do you want all the essential facts about the UK at
your fingertips? If you want to know what it's really about (rather
than the things your parents think you should see!), The Real UK is
a great place to start. What's hot: UK highlights you really won't
want to miss Take a walking tour of London - with a difference!
Check out the UK's music scene, including the Glastonbury Festival
and the music you should be listening out for Explore the
mysterious standing stones and other spooky sites The best places
to check out next year's fashions - today! Need-to-know information
about internet access, mobile networks, dialling codes and more
Whether you are planning a trip or a holiday, just day-dreaming
about one or simply need to know the facts, The Real UK is your
essential guide. It is part of a series of books that help young
people find out what a country is really about.
Meet the National Animals is a playful and humorous look at the
animals all around the world who represent their country. Why do
they represent the particular country and what is so special or
symbolic about them? Featuring over 35 amazing animals, from the
mystical Scottish Unicorn to China's much-loved Giant Panda and the
wonderful, but extinct, Dodo from Mauritius. The witty text brings
each animal to life and celebrates their quirks and
characteristics. Includes a playful, charming narrative along the
bottom of each spread, which sees Brown Bear gradually bringing all
the animals together as they travel the world, celebrating each
country as they go. Filled with fascinating facts about each animal
and country, the text also touches gently on conservation issues
related to each animal and their habitat. The illustrations inject
warmth and humour into the narrative, making the animals the stars
of their respective countries!
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