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The highly-anticipated sequel to The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red, a NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES which explores sisterhood and kindness, from trailblazer and Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad. Bravery grows in your mind, but takes root in your heart. When nobody's watching, Faizah is the best fencer in the world. But there's a tournament coming up just before Eid, and with everyone watching, Faizah is worried she won't be brave enough to compete. Can her big sister Asiya help her find a way to be her boldest self? An important and uplifting story about faith in religion, in family, and in yourself: to be bold in order to lead, to help, and to grow. Praise for the series: 'A ground-breaking picture book about religion, sisterhood and identity.' WATERSTONES'A beautiful and powerful story about the bond shared between siblings and being proud of yourself and your beliefs.' BOOKTRUST
Explore the world from the beginning of time until the present, in
this amazing, over-sized timeline book that brings history to life!
The timeline is uniquely broken out into 12 sections, including by
subject areas (such as sea, land) and continents, as well as by
date, with over 1,000 pictures and captions. From the rise of the
dinosaur to the creation of the smart phone, the nearly 2-metre
timeline allows you to compare events across the world at any given
moment in time. An easy-to-read chronicle, written in the form of
newspaper articles, highlights key moments from history, such as
the rise and fall of Rome and the invention of the steam engine.
Other features include a page of letters to the editor, a
fifty-question quiz, and a pocket magnifier to make it easier to
explore all the timeline's details. Perfect for 6-14 year olds, and
history buffs of any age!
The CSB Explorer Bible for Kids is made to help kids place God’s Word
in the middle of God’s world. Within its pages, kids will explore and
interact with the people, places, and things of the Bible and God’s
creation. This Bible features an engaging full-color design with
images, illustrations, timelines, and study helps placed throughout to
equip kids to better read, understand, and apply God’s Word for a
lifetime.
Features include:
• Book introductions to help kids understand the key truths and
takeaways for every book, including the “Who, What, When, Where, and
Why”
• “Christ in Context” for each book to show how the whole Bible points
to Jesus and the good news of the gospel
• “Discovering the Truth” callouts to help kids understand the
essential truths of the Bible and apply them to their life
• “Excavating the Past” illustrations and real-world images to help
connect the dots between important archaeological discoveries and the
Bible
• “Exploring Creation” facts and images connecting modern-day objects
and things in the world today to God and the Bible
• “Charting History” illustrated timelines to survey key time periods
and events in biblical history
• “Character Field Guide” profiles with fun facts and insights about
important people in the Bible
• “Archiving Discoveries” highlighting key memory verses throughout the
Bible to aid in Scripture memorization
• “Explorer Glossary” and topical concordance to help with some of the
big words found in the Bible
• QR codes placed throughout the Bible with online videos and
activities for home or church
• 9.5-point type size that is easy-to-read with words of Jesus in red
• Ribbon marker for easy referencing between pages
• Specially designed presentation page for gift-giving or awards
• Full-color maps section to help find places mentioned in the Bible
Part of what makes the CSB Explorer Bible for Kids so special is the
highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible®
(CSB). The CSB’s optimal blend of accuracy and readability makes it a
trustworthy, easy-to-understand resource for kids to study and memorize
today—and to live and share for a lifetime.
Ignite your students' passion for history through the use of
intriguing primary sources! The Primary Source Reader series
features purposefully leveled text to increase comprehension for
different learner types. Students will learn about this vital
period of American history and the many significant events that
lead to the Revolutionary War. This informational text includes
captions, a glossary, an index, and other text features that will
increase students' reading comprehension. It aligns with state
standards including NCSS/C3, McREL, and WIDA/TESOL and prepares
students for college and career readiness.
Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) History prepares students for the
new specification. These books provide comprehensive coverage of
the latest Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification and are
designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for
the examination: written by a team of highly experienced History
teachers, examiners, and authors each book provides free access to
an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be
accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the
classroom chapters are mapped closely to the specification to
provide comprehensive coverage learning is embedded with exercises,
source materials and exam practice throughout transferable skills,
needed for progression into higher education and employment, are
signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the
skills they're gaining Pearson progression tools allow quick and
easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance
on how to personalise learning solutions. reviewed by a language
specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible
style for students whose first language may not be English glossary
of key History terminology. Student Books will be available for the
following units: Depth Studies Development of Dictatorship: Germany
1918-45 A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1943-72 A Divided
Union: Civil Rights in the USA, 1945-70 Dictatorship and Conflict
in the USSR, 1924-53 Historical Investigations The USA, 1918-41 The
Soviet Union in Revolution, 1905-24 The Origins and Course of the
First World War, 1905-18 Breadth Studies Conflict, Crisis and
Change: China, 1900-1989 Conflict, Crisis and Change: The Middle
East, 1919-2012 The Changing Role of International Organisations:
the League and the UN, 1919-2011 Changes in Medicine, c1848-c1948
Available: May to September 2017
Its purpose was to house thousands of Japanese Americans. Among
them was the Wakatsuki family, who were ordered to leave their
fishing business in Long Beach and take with them only the
belongings they could carry. Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, who was
seven years old when she arrived at Manzanar in 1942, recalls life
in the camp through the eyes of the child she was. First published
in 1973, this new edition of the classic memoir of a devastating
Japanese American experience includes an inspiring afterword by the
authors.
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
Some people just can't resist showing off... and this book
introduces readers to some of the biggest braggers and loudest
show-offs throughout history. This book takes young readers on a
tour of some of history's greatest show-offs, from wealthy kings
and queens who loved to splash the cash to masterful musicians who
weren't shy about their talents or brilliant artists who could not
stop telling others how great they were. Some of the showoffs in
this book include: Queen Elizabeth I of England, who owned over
2,000 pairs of gloves, Alexander the Great, who named more than 70
cities in his vast empire after himself,... and one after his
horse! The Montgolfier brothers, who showed off their flashy new
invention, the hot air balloon, in front of huge crowds and even
the King and Queen! Andy Seed's hilarious text brings these crazy
but true stories to life, as he tells readers tales about massive
palaces, fast cars, monster banquets, immense armies, frilly
outfits, dazzling bling, musical masterpieces, epic artworks,
outrageous inventions and much, much more! Featuring long-dead
leaders, artists, musicians and more, from all around the world,
the snappy facts are paired with humorous character illustrations
from the brilliant Sam Caldwell for maximum hilarity.
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