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!

The fearful Romans are coming! Invaders and Raiders: Romans describes the Roman invasion and settlement of Britain from the viewpoint of a native Celt. The all-conquering Roman army, Roman daily life and customs are all explored against a backdrop of fierce fighting, surrender and life under Roman rule. The book concludes with a look at the Roman legacy in Britain and the eventual fall of the Roman Empire. Illustrated with a mix of illustrations and found objects, each book describes a great civilisation, its customs and organisations, how it began and expanded, and finally how it ended.

ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE A LIFE FOREVER. 'An exceptional read' The Sunday Times 'Vital glimmers of hope enlighten this profoundly poignant book' Guardian A powerful and heart-breaking novel about three childhood friends living during the Second World War whose fates are closely intertwined, even when their lives take very different courses. Inspired by a true story, this is the perfect read for fans of The Book Thief and Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. Vienna, 1936. Elsa, Leo and Max have always been best friends, a special team of three. Then the Nazis come. As a growing darkness descends around them, Leo and Elsa run for their lives, taking two very different paths across Europe. And Max, once their closest friend, now becomes the enemy as he is drawn into the Hitler Youth. Will the friends ever find their way back to each other? Will they want to? Inspired by a true story, WHEN THE WORLD WAS OURS is an extraordinary novel that is as powerful as it is heartbreaking, and shows how the bonds of love, family and friendship allow glimmers of hope to flourish, even in the most hopeless of times. Three friends. Two sides. One memory.

An established and popular three-book history course for lower forms in Caribbean schools. - Test knowledge and stimulate further enquiry and thought with a wide range of questions and activities.

Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes and a Christmas quiz! With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown, this annual edition of Horrible Christmas is the perfect festive gift.

What's odd, scary, incredible and wonderful all at the same time? Our planet! Dive into the facts all about our planet's most deadly diseases and their curious cures! You won't believe your eyes... or will you?

As kinders van Die Aksie-Bybel gehou het, sal hulle mal wees oor Die Aksie-Bybel: Raai-raai-speletjie. Dit was nog nooit so lekker of maklik om die Bybel te leer ken nie. Hierdie prettige speletjie bied:

• 99 kaartjies met 20 leidrade elk oor ʼn persoon, plek of voorwerp in die Bybel, asook Skrifverwysings om verdere Bybellees aan te moedig
• 'n Vinnige verwysing na waar die storie in Die Aksie-Bybel gevind kan word
• 'n Instruksiekaartjie met aanwysings vir 3 maniere waarop die speletjie gespeel kan word

Die kaartjies is geïllustreer deur Sergio Cariello, wat Die Aksie-Bybel geïllustreer het. Hierdie speletjie is ideaal om in die kar te speel op die langpad of sommer vir ’n speletjiesaand by die huis. Dit sal kinders se kennis van die Bybel op ’n prettige en interaktiewe manier verbreed.

Learning the Bible has never been this much fun with these 99 cards with 20 questions each about people, places, or things from the Bible. Can you guess the biblical person, place, or thing? Ready … GO! If your kids liked The Action Bible, they’ll love The Action Bible Guess It Game. Learning the Bible has never been more easy and fun! Artist Sergio Cariello’s energetic illustrations, taken from The Action Bible, give life to the stories as young minds try to correctly guess the identity of a Bible person, place or thing with as few clues as possible. Great for traveling or family game night, these action-packed cards will help expand youngster’s Bible knowledge in a fun and interactive way. Special features include: 99 oversized cards with 20 clues each; Quick reference guide so you can find each story in The Action Bible; Instruction card with up to three ways to play.

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)

Live from the Crypt is an hilarious information series with an undead chat show format where ghostly historical figures are interviewed by the diverse crew of the show about their lives and experiences, featuring quirky illustrations, comic strips and play script-style text. In this volume, the ghosts of famous pioneers of the science of electricity are interviewed about their inventions and discoveries, including Thomas Edison, Michael Faraday and Nikola Tesla. It is a mind-expanding and side-splitting treat for young readers.

This abridged version of the world-famous, much-loved classic Pilgrim's Progress has been reissued for a new generation of readers. Oliver Hunkin has carefully selected words from John Bunyan's original timeless story to present a gripping narrative for children. Journey with Christian from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, meeting an array of characters that help or hinder him along the way. The narrative includes his wife, Christiana's story as well. Filled with intricately detailed illustrations that capture the characterisation of Mr Worldly Wiseman, Faithful, the Giant and many others, and the atmosphere of places such as the Slough of Despond, Palace Beautiful and the Valley of the Shadow of Death, this stunning, large-format book makes an ideal gift for a special occasion such as birthday, confirmation or first communion.

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: Angela Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative, sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence, interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing skills most important to historical success. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification.

A carefully selected collection of prayers are presented in a bright and colourful picture book format that is perfect for young children. With beautiful illustrations and sweet, rhyming text, My Very First Prayers makes prayer easy and accessible for young children. This charming book encourages children to talk to God and share their lives with Him. The new paperback format also makes this a perfect gift for churches looking for prize giving or gift and award ideas.

Level: KS3 Subject: History Targeted practice questions covering the KS3 curriculum Practise all the skills you need in KS3 History (age 11-14) in this new workbook which is fully up-to-date and covers all the topics in the KS3 History curriculum. Packed with History practice questions for key stage 3, it helps reinforce and test understanding of all the English topics taught in school from years 7 to 9. Provides topic-by-topic practice Builds knowledge and confidence as you progress through KS3 and prepare for GCSE 9-1 History Easy to find answers at the back For more KS3 History study books, try the matching study guide Collins KS3 History Revision Guide (9780007562886) and Collins KS3 History Complete Revision & Practice (9780007562893).

A delightful collection of well-known Bible stories providing a simple introduction to the important messages of the Bible. Charming, rhyming text and beautiful illustrations make this the perfect book for young children and adults to read together. Content Benefits: This carefully selected collection of Bible stories are presented in a bright and colourful picture book format and will delight and inform young children. Introduces young children to some of the best loved Bible stories Engaging illustrations and rhyming text Ideal bed time reading Perfect for reading with young children Price point makes this ideal for Sunday Schools awards and prizes Perfect gift idea for any occasion Suitable for children aged 3 plus Binding - Paperback Pages - 24 Publisher - Authentic Media

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!

*THE TOP-TEN BESTSELLER* From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black! Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, tasked with cleansing the bodies of the dead so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as spirits with a hunger for the living. When her convent is attacked, Artemisia defends it by awakening a revenant. Wielding this ancient spirit's extraordinary power almost consumes her - but only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a revenant, has any chance of saving Loraille. As Artemisia unravels a sinister mystery of saints, secrets and dark magic, her bond with the revenant grows. And when a hidden evil begins to surface, she discovers that facing this enemy may require her to betray everything she's been taught to believe - if the revenant doesn't betray her first. Praise for Sorcery of Thorns: 'A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this story' - Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series 'If you loved the Hogwarts Library . . . you'll be right at home at Summershall' - Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale 'An enthralling adventure replete with spellbinding characters, a slow-burning love story, and a world worth staying lost in' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review