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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical
computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in
England, where his best friends were numbers and a little boy
called Christopher. When his young friend died, Alan retreated to
the world of numbers and codes, where he discovered how to crack
the code of the Nazi Enigma machine. 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 brilliant 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!
A thrilling Gothic tale from the author of Our Castle by the Sea,
shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. 'Told in
deft and luminous language, The Ghost of Gosswater is storytelling
at its very best.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF
INK & STARS 'Family secrets, a ghost girl and a forbidding
manor house that goes up in smoke ... You can't help rooting for
Agatha in this spooky, addictive tale of friendship and family.'
THE TIMES 'Eerie, shimmering, unputdownable' HILARY MCKAY, winner
of the Costa Book Award The Lake District, 1899 The Earl is dead
and cruel Cousin Clarence has inherited everything. Twelve-year-old
Lady Agatha Asquith is cast out of Gosswater Hall to live in a
tiny, tumbledown cottage with a stranger who claims to be her
father. Aggie is determined to discover her real identity, but she
is not alone on her quest for the truth. On the last day of the
year, when the clock strikes midnight, a mysterious girl of light
creeps through the crack in time; she will not rest until the dark,
terrible secrets of the past have been revealed ... The third novel
by acclaimed bestselling author Lucy Strange, author of The Secret
of Nightingale Wood and Our Castle by the Sea A thrilling gothic
adventure for young readers aged 9 and up - perfect for fans of
Emma Carroll and Frances Hardinge Follows strong-willed heroine
Agatha Gosswater as she untangles the dark mystery of her own past,
with the backdrop of the eerie Gosswater Lake
Meredith's family's annual game of assassin at Martha's Vineyard during
a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister's legacy,
and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a
cute groomsman, she's at risk of losing both the game ... and her heart.
When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she
shut everyone out. But this summer she's determined to join the world
again.
The annual family vacation to Martha's Vineyard seems like the perfect
place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big
summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being
unexpectedly dumped, she's excited to participate in the traditional
Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of
wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is
determined to honor her legacy.
But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she
finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game
and win it for her sister, but she can't help falling for him. And as
the week progresses, she realizes she's not only at risk of losing the
game, but also her heart.
Caspia‘s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters
containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.
Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New
York. So she isn’t thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her
to stay in Brooklyn. It's summer-devouring bad luck! But everything
changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters, hidden in an old
chest of drawers. They belonged to two sisters who lived there long
ago. Each letter contains a ‘green’ riddle, with clues leading to a
different plant.
Caspia sets out to solve the riddles and, as she does, she meets
friends she could never have imagined and discovers that anywhere can
feel like home, if you are just brave enough to put down new roots. The
newest adventure from renowned and award winning author of Inkheart and
Dragon Rider, Cornelia Funke weaves magic into every sentence of this
new and exciting mystery set in the heart of New York City. The Green
Kingdom is perfect for fans of the Greenwild series.
The bestselling young adult non-fiction book on sexuality and
gender! Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Intersex.
Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender
or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to
wonder. This book is for YOU. This candid, funny, and uncensored
exploration of sexuality and what it's like to grow up LGBTQ also
includes real stories from people across the gender and sexual
spectrums, not to mention hilarious illustrations. Inside this
revised and updated edition, you'll find the answers to all the
questions you ever wanted to ask, with topics like:Stereotypes-the
facts and fictionComing out as LGBTWhere to meet people like youThe
ins and outs of gay sexHow to flirtAnd so much more!You will be
entertained. You will be informed. But most importantly, you will
know that however you identify (or don't) and whomever you love,
you are exceptional. You matter. And so does this book. This book
is for:LGBTQIA+ teens, tweens, and adultsReaders looking to learn
more about the LGBTQIA+ communityParents of gay kids and other LGBT
youthEducators looking for advice about the LGBTQIA+
communityPraise for This Book is Gay: A Guardian Best Book of the
Year 2018 Garden State Teen Book Award Winner "The book every LGBT
person would have killed for as a teenager, told in the voice of a
wise best friend. Frank, warm, funny, USEFUL."-Patrick Ness, New
York Times bestselling author "This egregious gap has now been
filled to a fare-thee-well by Dawson's book."-Booklist *STARRED
REVIEW*
An utterly addictive and twisty thriller, full of dark family secrets
and deadly stakes. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives
Out.
She came from nothing.
Avery has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future.
Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire
fortune. And no one, least of all Avery, knows why.
They had everything.
Now she must move into the mansion she's inherited.
It's filled with secrets and codes, and the old man's surviving
relatives - a family hell-bent on discovering why Avery got 'their'
money.
Now there's only one rule: winner takes all.
Soon she is caught in a deadly game that everyone in this strange
family is playing.
But just how far will they go to keep their fortune?
Girl Talk is the must-have advice book for girls navigating all things puberty and growing up!
This easy to read, diverse guide is illustrated for better understanding and includes bodies of all shapes, abilities, and sizes. With Girl Talk, get the answers to the questions you don’t know who to ask or are too embarrassed to. From body changes, personal hygiene, healthy eating, and tips for sensitive topics, this book covers all the bases. Learn to not only prioritize your physical health, but your emotional health, too! A healthy mind and a healthy heart makes for a happy life. Maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, and peers. Growing up isn’t just about your changing body. Learn how to handle peer pressure, social media safety, leadership, and self-confidence so that you can be your best you as you journey through this new time in your life.
In this book, Runoko tells his daughter, Assata-Garvey, all about
the African diaspora. The book is divided into sections on Asia,
Europe, Australia, the Pacific islands and the Americas. Runoko has
taken thousands of good photographs on his frequent travels: 25 of
them, of which several in colour, illustrate this book. There are
also two maps.
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Strong and Tough
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Rico Hinson-King; Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
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_______________ 'A very touching and honest story ... Rico and Nick
make a great team!' - Jacqueline Wilson _______________ An
empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young
Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the
award-winning Nick Sharratt There is a kid. Let's call him Charlie.
On the outside he looks like every other football-mad boy of his
age. But he isn't ... A story of hope and resilience, this gentle,
inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who
was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of
finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he
feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does,
just a little). But he is strong. He is tough. Strong and Tough is
by the amazingly talented ten-year-old Rico Hinson-King. Rico, like
Charlie, found strength and resilience along the journey to find
his forever family (and played lots of football along the way!).
Rico is a Junior Premier League footballer with a knack for words
too, who wrote his story so that other children going through
similar circumstances can feel less alone, and to encourage empathy
in others. His moving and powerful words are paired with warm,
friendly illustrations by the award-winning Nick Sharratt, who
famously illustrated many of Jacqueline Wilson's books including
the Tracy Beaker series.
School can be an amazing place for our children to grow, explore
and develop. However, to often our children with special needs are
not adequately catered for. Their needs are not met and they end up
failing causing their self esteem to plummet. Soli Lazarus, an
expert in the field of special needs, gives practical advice to
parents on what should be going on at school and how to support
their children at home. This is an easy-to-read, no nonsense guide
to getting results that matter. Encouraging schools to produce
happy, motivated, free thinkers.
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Beckoning
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Claudia Cangilla McAdam
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