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A bright and engaging first information book about farms, specially
designed for children learning to read.
FARM unlocks a free 16-page digital companion book, FARM FUN,
offering even more information, photos, and videos
FARM is full of facts and images of all the wonderful things that
make a farm run. Recognizable animals, such as roosters and cows,
are combined with the more unusual aspects of farm life, such as
grain silos and harvesters to ensure that this book is familiar and
informative. See fantastic photographs of animals, crops, and
mighty machines up close. Watch the farmer hard at work during the
changing seasons. The simple text is easy to work out and includes
all of the basic word groups that are needed for beginning readers.
Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's
empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her
life. With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the
U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California,
Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political
career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and
influences guided and inspired her along the way? In this young
readers edition of Kamala Harris's memoir, we learn about the
impact that her family and community had on her life, and see what
led her to discover her own sense of self and purpose. The Truths
We Hold traces her journey as she explored the values she holds
most dear-those of community, equality, and justice. An inspiring
and empowering memoir, this book challenges us to become leaders in
our own lives and shows us that with determination and perseverance
all dreams are possible.
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Ada Lovelace, Volume 10
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Zafouko Yamamoto
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R315
R265
Discovery Miles 2 650
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Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet
Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
this inspiring and informative little biography follows the
colourful life of Lord Byron's daughter, from her early love of
logic, to her plans for the world's first computer program. As a
child, Ada had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She
grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated
herself to studying. Her work with the famous inventor, Charles
Babbage, on a very early kind of computer made her the world's
first computer programmer. This moving book features stylish and
quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a
biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile
of the mathematician'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!
Growing up in Germany, like so many children around the world,
Diane Kruger felt like she stood out from the other kids. There was
the pet bunny she talked to like a friend, her love of books, and
even her name, which was unusual for her country. But then Diane's
mother tells her the origin of her name, and everything changes!
Inspired by Diana, goddess of the hunt and magical protector of
animals, Diane learns that she, too, will find her own special
powers someday. On a trip to England, Diane and her mother visit
the theatre, and she is spellbound, realising she's meant to be an
actress. This warm and relatable autobiographical story comes full
circle when Diane explains how she chose her own daughter's name,
and invites readers to learn the meaning behind their own name and
discover their own special powers. Illustrated in a classic
storybook style by fine artist Christa Unzner, this book is sure to
instill wonder as it inspires children to follow their dreams and
passions.
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Halloween
(Hardcover)
Heather Ryan; Illustrated by Heather Ryan
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R552
Discovery Miles 5 520
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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Amazing interceptions Bone crunching sacks Forced fumbles Defenders
make big plays and bring fans to their feet. Turn the pages to meet
some of the pro footballs top defenders. Produced in partnership
with Sports Illustrated KIDS."
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