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The Great Big Book of Families introduces children to the fact that
not all families look the same. Featuring funny artwork and
wonderfully accessible text this book celebrates each family in its
own unique and wonderful way. What is a family? Once, it was said
to be a father, mother, boy, girl, cat and dog living in a house
with a garden. But as times have changed, families have changed
too, and now there are almost as many kinds of families as colours
of the rainbow. From a mum and dad or single parent to two mums or
two dads, from a mixed-race family to children with different mums
and dads, to families with a disabled member. This is a fresh,
optimistic look through children's eyes at today's wide variety of
family life: from homes, food, ways of celebrating, schools and
holidays to getting around, jobs and housework, from extended
families, languages and hobbies to pets and family trees. The Great
Big Book of Families is a brilliant introduction for children to
all family types great and small.
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Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild
(Hardcover)
Jacqueline Briggs Martin, June Jo Lee; Illustrated by Julie Wilson; Afterword by Sandor Katz
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid
Lindgren grew up to become one of the world's best-loved authors,
and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking. Little
Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very
happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was
four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the
entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies. They all
came out from a magic object called a book. Astrid did her best to
learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn't stop! Soon,
there were no books left to borrow from the library and her
friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling
stories into a career as a world-renowned author. Accessible and
easy to follow text means that this book can inspire young readers
in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started
reading, all those years ago. 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 inspiring writer'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!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights
activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad
was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a
preacher... so maybe he'd become a great preacher too. One day, a
friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when
his mother wouldn't let him in because he was black. That day he
realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin
believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if
it's wrong. And he promised himself that - when he grew up - he'd
fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. 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 inspiring
activist'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!
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Mary Anning, Volume 58
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Popy Matigot
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Mary Anning, the mother of paleontology and daring fossil hunter.
When Mary was little, her family was very poor. She used to help
her dad to comb for shells and bones up high on dangerous cliffs.
After receiving a book as a gift from a kind benefactor, Mary
learned all about fossils. She continued to hunt for them and made
the startling discovery of a complete skeleton of an ichthyosaur.
Sadly, she wasn't allowed to study along with all the other men,
but she carried on making her own discoveries - including dinosaur
poo! - and advising the Geological Society when they needed help.
It took a lifetime to receive recognition but we all remember her
now as the mother of paleontology. This roar-some 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 paleontologist'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!
A super funny and exciting pirate adventure for readers 8+ by the
author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of
BBC's Ghosts! SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 30-10-22 Sid
Jones loves hanging out in the graveyard with her best friend Zen -
they are desperate to see a real-life ghost! But when Sid
accidentally summons a 300-year-old pirate from the dead, it opens
the door to the HALFWAY HOUSE - a magical inn FULL of lost souls
from across the ages, all trapped there by a sinister landlord.
There are more ghosts that Sid could ever have imagined - and
they're all sure Sid is there to save them! (Sid's sure there's
been some kind of mistake.) But someone else is watching, and
they're not happy about Sid helping the ghosts . . . Another epic
adventure series from the author of the Land of Roar, with magic,
peril, pirates, lots of laughs and LOADS of ghosts!
Explore the building blocks of our planet with fun jokes, cartoons
and hands-on activities. Find out about the different layers inside
our planet. Explore the conditions deep under the surface and how
they affect life on Earth. Discover how scientists study
underground rocks and how Earth has changed throughout its history.
This book is part of the Geology Rocks series. This collection of
books examines the Earth's make up, from the different types of
rock it is made from to discovering the structure of the planet
itself and how tectonic plates relate to earthquakes and volcanoes.
Perfect for readers 7 and up.
From the esteemed New York Times bestselling and
multi-award-winning author Mac Barnett comes a thrilling, hilarious
fully-illustrated spy adventure series! Ravens have been stolen
from the Tower of London! Mac B.'s top-secret mission? Travel to
Iceland and retrieve the ravens... or Britain is ruined! In
Iceland, Mac discovers: secret submarines hungry polar bears
mysterious blueprints... and his old archnemesis! Is the KGB man
behind this birdnapping? Can Mac get the ravens to safety? It's
time for an epic, top secret smackdown between these two secret
agents! historical facts masterfully woven throughout the plot
full-colour illustrations on every page perfect for kids who love
to laugh themselves silly. Don't Miss! Mac Undercover (Mac B, Kid
Spy #1) The Impossible Crime (Mac B, Kid Spy #2) Top Secret
Smackdown (Mac B, Kid Spy #3)
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the
most famous entertainers to have ever lived. When he was four,
little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA.
Although they had reached a world of great opportunity, the family
lived in poverty and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a
young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze
artist, and this experience led him into a life of entertainment.
As he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences with
fascinating card tricks. But when working as a locksmith by day and
honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realised that he would
need more than a deck of cards to really 'wow' people... and so,
the great Harry Houdini came to be. As Houdini, the escape artist
who could free himself from handcuffs, chains and knots like no one
else, he toured the world and became known for his incredible
death-defying stunts. This 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
entertainer'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!
Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Amazing armies,
powerful emperors, colossal buildings! It's time to learn
everything about the Romans in Britain. Packed with facts, pictures
and maps it's ideal for homework, topic work, KS2 school projects
and anyone who is simply curious about history. * colourful
photography and illustration * hundreds of interesting facts *
maps, diagrams, interactive glossary, and more!
Discover over 900 years of the history of King's Lynn, from the
Normans through to the present day. The history of King's Lynn is
one of medieval wealth, the Reformation and maritime exploration...
it is also a story of plague outbreaks, a 3 week siege and
witchcraft! Join Nick and Margaret as they explore the town's
timeline; learning about how Lynn got its name, the discoveries of
Captain George Vancouver and Samuel Gurney Cresswell, and the Old
North End.
Learn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words! This
book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as
well as the history of architecture, from basic huts to incredible
skyscrapers. From columns to pyramids, each of the carefully chosen
100 words has its own 100-word long description and colourful
illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing
architecture from throughout history. From the familiar to the
jaw-dropping, the medieval to ultra-modern, this is an inspiring
look at some of architecture's greatest developments. With a clean,
contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large
striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100
words of text. A fascinating introduction to cool buildings in a
fun and accessible format, this is the perfect gift for aspiring
architects or curious young minds!
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest' boxer of all time.
When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted
to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to
box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a
strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and
talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight
Champion of the World. 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
Greatest'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!
Every year, hundreds of the most beautiful people in the world come
to New York to become models. At age fourteen, Cheryl Diamond was
one of them. Living on her own in a run-down apartment, Cheryl
spent her days on go-sees, runways, and shoots, surviving
hand-to-mouth, while taking in everything she could about the tough
and sleazy modeling industry. She watched other girls make
mistakes, and swore she wouldn't be a victim...until a
career-altering event changed her life and nearly ruined her shot
at her dream. This is the riveting, true account of Cheryl's
triumphant rise, disastrous fall, and phoenix-like comeback in one
of the hottest and most demanding industries in the world.
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