The blackbirds' song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children's fiction. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she's always loved. She exists in a world of angry silence - furious with her mum and furious she can't seem to play her beloved flute any more. Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds' nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats. As their friendship grows, the blackbirds' glorious song reignites Annie's passion for music. But when tragedy strikes again, will her fragile progress be put at risk?

Our Values gives readers their first taste of some of the most important values in today's world. Here children can explore what it means to be part of a society and discover the cultural and spiritual diversity that life has to offer.

The Pathways series assists students in achieving the National Certificate (Vocational) qualification. Pathways not only equips students with the required knowledge, understanding and practical skills, but also empowers them to apply this learning with confidence in the classroom and ultimately in the workplace. Each Pathways Student Book is clearly structured and easy to use. Each topic covers every Subject Outcome, Learning Outcome and Assessment Standard. Accessible, easy-to-understand language makes learning easy. Concepts are clearly defined. A glossary at the beginning of each topic clearly explains important words and terminology. Informative artwork supports the text. This Student Book is accompanied by a Lecturer’s Guide.

Each book in the "Dealing with Feeling..." series looks at a different emotion commonly experienced by young children. The books help readers to identify their emotions, and provide tips and advice on how best to express and deal with them. This book looks at sadness, including what it feels like to be sad, how to stop being sad, and how to help other people who might be feeling sad.

Sing and learn about Canadian Prime Ministers, from Sir John A. Macdonald to Stephen Harper! Tid-bits of knowledge packaged neatly into eleven catchy songs written within the musical style of each historical period. A wonderful, comprehensive, illustrated lyrics book accompanies each audio CD. A bonus of music accompaniment tracks are included to reinforce learning by having kids perform "karaoke" style or to be used in school performances.

This charming book explains the dos and don'ts for a good night's sleep. Discover what siestas are for, how sea otters sleep and why the dark doesn't need to be scary.

James Patterson’s blockbuster Alex Cross series has sold over 100 million copies–and now he’s bringing those thrills to a new generation! Alex‘s son Ali is eager to follow in his father’s footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery?

Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, former detective and FBI agent Alex Cross. While solving some of the nation’s most challenging crimes, his father always kept his head and did the right thing. Can Ali have the same strength and resolve?

When Ali’s best friend Abraham is reported missing, Ali is desperate to find him. At the same time, a string of burglaries targets his neighborhood—and even his own house. With his father on trial for a crime he didn’t commit, it’s up to Ali to search for clues and find his friend. But being a kid sleuth isn’t easy—especially when your father warns you not to get involved!—and Ali soon learns that clues aren’t always what they seem. Will his detective work lead to a break in Abraham’s case or cause even more trouble for the Cross family?

A look at how to respect your amazing body and keep it safe Your body is very special and it's up to YOU when and how you want to be touched. In Body Privacy, find out how to stay safe, both in the real world and online, and learn what to do if you are touched in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or bad. Your Body & You takes a look at our bodies, taking a less strictly scientific and more PSHE-friendly approach and encouraging readers to appreciate just how special their body really is. Core information on nutrition, exercise and sleep is balanced alongside more challenging issues, such as looking after your mental health, body privacy and how to have a positive body image. Titles in the series: Your Body & You: You're Unique! Your Body & You: Looking After Your Body Your Body & You: Growing & Changing Your Body & You: Body Privacy

Containing 55 activities with a format structured around purposes, participants, time required, materials, and step-by-step procedures for each activity, this practical guide encourages participants to become involved interactively and retain in writing their feelings and thoughts for reference. It accompanies Enhancing Self-Esteem, and is appropriate for teenagers as well as adults.

Everything you need to know about climate change from the causes to the evidence to the effects and what you can do to help combat it. Climate change is already having dramatic and dangerous effects on life on Earth. But what does climate change really mean? What are people doing that could cause the whole planet to get warmer? How can simply driving a car or eating a burger end up impacting Earth's climate? From fossil fuels and deforestation to car use and cow farts, we uncover the culprits of climate change and work out what can be done to combat it. Scientists, inventors and technicians are coming up with creative solutions to try to reduce the effects of climate change, such as building floating homes, restoring flood plans and conserving water. We show how proactive and inspiring people are taking action around the world from campaigning to making practical changes to their everyday lives, and you can find out what you can do to help too. All facts were checked at the time of writing by a climate change scientist based at the Priestley International Centre for Climate at the University of Leeds.

This brightly coloured, illustrated title explains to children about body privacy and why private parts should be kept private. Children will learn that their body belongs to them and they can say 'no' if they don't want anyone to touch their body. They'll discover what is inappropriate, and be encouraged to speak up if they are uncomfortable with how other people treat them. It also covers the topic of secrets and when you shouldn't keep a secret.

The book looks at respecting each other's boundaries and becoming aware that some children, particularly those with autism or anxiety, may find hugging or any kind of touch, unbearable.

It also covers bullying, such as pinching or kicking, and shows children the best way to speak out to help stop these things happening.

Written by Louise Spilsbury, the text explains, simply and clearly, without scaremongering, why body privacy is important.

Sometimes, we all need a little help from our friends. Come and meet the Human Body Helpers, our trusty team of helping hands. Find out about the gadgets and gizmos our bodies can rely on. Whether a friend for life or only here for a little while, these amazing machines help us work and play, we couldn't do without them! This fun and factual series teaches children about the equipment they might need to help them with injuries, illnesses or disabilities, presented in a friendly and informative way.

Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases-now revised to include updated information and a new chapter on Covid-19. More people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters, but the process of identifying these diseases and determining how they spread is often a terrifying gamble. Epidemiologists have been ignored, mocked, or silenced all while trying to protect the population and identify "patient zero"-the first person to have contracted the disease, and a key piece in solving the epidemic puzzle. Patient Zero tracks the gripping tales of eight epidemics and pandemics-how they started, how they spread, and the fight to stop them. This revised edition combines a brand-new design with updated information and features diseases such as Spanish Influenza, Ebola, and AIDS, as well as a new chapter on Covid-19.