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From amazing cloud formations and rainbows to twinkling stars and
planets, become an expert sky explorer with this brilliant guide to
the wonders of the sky, both by day and night. Wherever you are,
whatever the weather, there's always something to see if you look
up! Learn how to tell your cumulonimbus from your contrails, your
stars from your satellites, and much more in the beautifully
illustrated spotter's guides to the sky by day and by night. Find
out what makes the sky blue, the difference between lunar and solar
eclipses and how mirages happen. And even discover how to make a
rainbow, create your own lightning and steer by the stars yourself!
In a handy pocket format with vibrant elastic closer, this book
also includes top spotting tips for your adventures, plus a quiz to
test your expert explorer knowledge.
The magical bestseller: a classic story to read again and again
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the
British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year Shortlisted for the
Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Beautiful,
thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran
Millwood Hargrave's debut novel has all the makings of a modern
classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I
read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave
creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure' EMMA
CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the
faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend
disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond
the walls is a monster-filled wasteland - and beneath the dry
rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its
sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth,
Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island
itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of
friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age - perfect for
fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell From
the author of Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, chosen for the
Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and
stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism A
gorgeous gift for readers young and old - will stay with you long
after reading
What do you get if you cross a python and a porcupine?
A roll of barbed wire.
What do you call a teacher who’s always in a bad mood?
Typical.
Jaco Jacobs is the master of jokes and funny stories and now his 101 Joke books are finally available in English as well! Prepare for hours of laughter and entertainment at a price that will make you smile.
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