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Paramedics (Hardcover): Amy Allaston Paramedics (Hardcover)
Amy Allaston; Designed by Drue Rintoul
R417 R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Save R58 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This informative series introduces younger readers to the different jobs that members of the community have. Find out what police officers wear, how firefighters put out fires and where doctors work. This series supports early learning through easy-to-read text and interactive learning.

What Are Programs and Apps (Paperback): Lee Carmichael What Are Programs and Apps (Paperback)
Lee Carmichael
R211 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R48 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
What Is Inside My Computer (Paperback): Christine Zuchora What Is Inside My Computer (Paperback)
Christine Zuchora
R215 R167 Discovery Miles 1 670 Save R48 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Robots At Home (Paperback): , Christine Walske Robots At Home (Paperback)
, Christine Walske
R210 R162 Discovery Miles 1 620 Save R48 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Show Me the Money - Big Questions About Finance (Paperback): Alvin Hall Show Me the Money - Big Questions About Finance (Paperback)
Alvin Hall
R272 R158 Discovery Miles 1 580 Save R114 (42%) In Stock
Cool Careers for Girls in Cybersecurity & National Safety (Paperback): Linda Thornburg Cool Careers for Girls in Cybersecurity & National Safety (Paperback)
Linda Thornburg
R423 R334 Discovery Miles 3 340 Save R89 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ten pioneering women employed in such careers as Security Manager and Computer Network Security Specialist are profiled. Includes a personality checklist, vital information about the job, education and requirements, and much more. Two-color throughout.

National Geographic Kids: Doggy Defenders - Dolley the Fire Dog (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids, Jennifer Szymanski National Geographic Kids: Doggy Defenders - Dolley the Fire Dog (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids, Jennifer Szymanski; Edited by Paige Towler
R309 R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Save R68 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this addition to National Geographic Kids' super-cute series about dogs with jobs, you'll join real-life fire dog Dolley as she protects her city and solves crime. Good dog, Dolley!

Sometimes it takes a dog to get the job done! In this endearing picture book, readers meet courageous canine, Dolley, and follow her as she spends an exciting day at work with the fire department. Gorgeous photography brings to life the true stories of brave Dolley's role as a fire dog in Virginia, U.S.A. Simple, lyrical text lets readers journey along as Dolley visits the site of a fire, trains to sniff out flammable items, and teaches students about fire safety. Young readers will fall for this witty and daring tale of heroism, along with aww-worthy photographs, sure to make dog-lovers out of us all.

The Best Ever Jobs In: Art (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition): Rob Colson The Best Ever Jobs In: Art (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition)
Rob Colson
R384 Discovery Miles 3 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Does your child dream of a future career in the exciting world of Art? This book will show them that there is so much more to art jobs than painting and drawing. The perfect book for budding animators, stylists, photographers, special effects artists working on big-budget films or for fine artists creating beautiful works of art. This book highlights the importance of studying STEAM subjects at school to open up the route into these professions. There are lots of careers that use art in one way or another and this book will open their eyes and mind to the exciting possibilities that STEAM expertise can bring. Famous and leading artists in their fields are featured throughout. Readers also go behind the scenes in furniture design and testing, on a fashion shoot and restoring a famous painting to discover more about how these artists do their jobs. This series is ideal for readers aged 9+ who are considering their options at school. Many children worry about job opportunities in the future and these books highlight a great range of jobs in STEM and STEAM subject areas, which can help inspire them to think about where they want their lives to take them. Titles in the series: The Best Ever Jobs in Art The Best Ever Jobs in Engineering The Best Ever Jobs in Maths The Best Ever Jobs in Science The Best Ever Jobs in Technology

Maisy at Work (Board book): Lucy Cousins Maisy at Work (Board book)
Lucy Cousins; Illustrated by Lucy Cousins
R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Join Maisy for a very busy day learning about all sorts of different jobs. A book of first words focusing on vocabulary used in ten popular workplaces including a building site, a school, a fire station and even outer space! What do you want to be when you grow up? Explore different workplaces with Maisy and learn all the important first words for different workplaces including a sports stadium, a hospital, a garage, a space station and more! With bright, colourful, clearly labelled pictures to help broaden vocabulary and understanding and bold, easy-to-use tabs which are perfect for helping little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again. Early learning is so much fun!

Careers for Girls - Let go the sandbags and dream BIG. (Hardcover): Anne Daly Careers for Girls - Let go the sandbags and dream BIG. (Hardcover)
Anne Daly; Illustrated by Anne Daly
R678 Discovery Miles 6 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Field Trips: At the Fire Station (Paperback): Sophie Geister-Jones Field Trips: At the Fire Station (Paperback)
Sophie Geister-Jones
R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about a fire station. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a fire station field trip.

I Want to be a Librarian 2018 (Hardcover, Library binding): Dan Liebman I Want to be a Librarian 2018 (Hardcover, Library binding)
Dan Liebman
R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Library-bound hardback picture guide to the work of a librarian, reflecting the increasing diversity in society, changing technology and the lives of adults that children come into contact with. This best-selling series of 17 titles has sold more than 800,000 copies since publication and earned excellent reviews and praise for the range of occupations it features. With vibrant colour pictures and plain text, the I Want To Be series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations, from Pilot to Chef to Cowboy, making them ideal for inclusion in Community Helpers and other Common Core Correlations Social Studies and Language Arts units. New photos show Policewomen with contemporary uniforms and stateof-the-art equipment. Firefighters' uniforms protect better; builders are women as well as men; many of the Nurses are male. This reflects the society that kids are seeing now. Mainly, children will enjoy the I Want To Be books for the pictures, reading to themselves, seeing everyday people doing important jobs, like the adults in their family and in their dreams and aspirations.

Info Buzz: People Who Help Us: Police Officers (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Izzi Howell Info Buzz: People Who Help Us: Police Officers (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Izzi Howell
R574 Discovery Miles 5 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Find out about the work of police officers all around the world, from a typical day, to the equipment they use and why their work is important. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for children reading at band 10: white. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking, and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

I Want to Be a Teacher 2018 (Paperback): Dan Liebman I Want to Be a Teacher 2018 (Paperback)
Dan Liebman
R122 R99 Discovery Miles 990 Save R23 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A picture guide to the work of a schoolteacher, reflecting the increasing diversity in society, changing technology and the lives of adults that children come into contact with. This best-selling series of 17 titles has sold more than 800,000 copies since publication and earned excellent reviews and praise for the range of occupations it features. With vibrant colour pictures and plain text, the I Want To Be series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations, from Pilot to Chef to Cowboy, making them ideal for inclusion in Community Helpers and other Common Core Correlations Social Studies and Language Arts units. New photos show Policewomen with contemporary uniforms and stateof-the-art equipment. Firefighters' uniforms protect better; builders are women as well as men; many of the Nurses are male. This reflects the society that kids are seeing now. Mainly, children will enjoy the I Want To Be books for the pictures, reading to themselves, seeing everyday people doing important jobs, like the adults in their family and in their dreams and aspirations.

Cool Careers for Girls in Computers (Paperback): Ceel Pasternak, Linda Thornburg Cool Careers for Girls in Computers (Paperback)
Ceel Pasternak, Linda Thornburg
R393 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R81 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Profiles ten women who work in the field of computers in such jobs as software engineer, network administrator, and systems analyst, and explains their duties and how they prepared for and got their positions.

Field Trips: At the Factory (Paperback): Sophie Geister-Jones Field Trips: At the Factory (Paperback)
Sophie Geister-Jones
R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about a factory. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a factory field trip.

Hayley the Hairy Horse (Paperback, Main): Gavin Puckett Hayley the Hairy Horse (Paperback, Main)
Gavin Puckett 1
R212 R170 Discovery Miles 1 700 Save R42 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Hayley the Horse is a beauty! Her sleek tail was glossy, her black mane perfection. Her coat shone so bright you could see your reflection. And when she gets a haircut . . . she is proud to see her locks used to make fine paintbrushes and bows for violins. But when the famous violinist La Rue comes to town and spots Hayley, he hatches a plan to steal her whole tail. So Hayley has to be strong - this horse couldn't fail. There was no way on earth he was taking her tail! She is going to put on a performance that the Queen will never forget! Another laugh-out-loud horsey fable from the brilliant Gavin Puckett!

Helper Robots (Paperback): Nancy Furstinger Helper Robots (Paperback)
Nancy Furstinger
R213 R165 Discovery Miles 1 650 Save R48 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
101 Things Every Boy Needs To Know - Important Life Advice for Teenage Boys! (Paperback): Jamie Myers 101 Things Every Boy Needs To Know - Important Life Advice for Teenage Boys! (Paperback)
Jamie Myers
R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
I Want to Be a Pilot (Paperback): Dan Liebman I Want to Be a Pilot (Paperback)
Dan Liebman
R122 R99 Discovery Miles 990 Save R23 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A picture guide to the work of a pilot, reflecting the increasing diversity in society, changing technology and the lives of adults that children come into contact with. This best-selling series of 17 titles has sold more than 800,000 copies since publication and earned excellent reviews and praise for the range of occupations it features. With vibrant colour pictures and plain text, the I Want To Be series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations, from Pilot to Chef to Cowboy, making them ideal for inclusion in Community Helpers and other Common Core Correlations Social Studies and Language Arts units. New photos show Policewomen with contemporary uniforms and stateof-the-art equipment. Firefighters' uniforms protect better; builders are women as well as men; many of the Nurses are male. This reflects the society that kids are seeing now. Mainly, children will enjoy the I Want To Be books for the pictures, reading to themselves, seeing everyday people doing important jobs, like the adults in their family and in their dreams and aspirations.

Lockdown Hair (Hardcover): Linda Steinbock, Alexandra Rusu Lockdown Hair (Hardcover)
Linda Steinbock, Alexandra Rusu
R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gripped Part 5 - Taylor's Story (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): Stacy A. Padula Gripped Part 5 - Taylor's Story (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
Stacy A. Padula
R711 Discovery Miles 7 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Train Your Brain: Think Like A Scientist (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Alex Woolf Train Your Brain: Think Like A Scientist (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Alex Woolf; Illustrated by David Broadbent
R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

WINNER OF THE ASE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 (THE ASSOCIATION FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION) Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real scientists look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good scientist great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice. By uncovering the way that real scientists look at the world and approach problems scientifically, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking. Each book contains biographies of four top scientists, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts. Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Science or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2. Titles in this series: Think Like An Astronaut Think Like An Artist Think Like a Coder Think Like An Engineer Think Like A Mathematician Think Like A Scientist

The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover): Dk The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia (Hardcover)
Dk
R561 R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Save R95 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Lil' Marine (Hardcover): Lisa Engler Lil' Marine (Hardcover)
Lisa Engler; Illustrated by Lisa Engler
R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Marine highlights what it's like to be in the US Marine Corps, focusing on uniforms, bases, and parachutes, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles, such as the amphibious assault vehicles and aircraft. Perfect for military families, those with veterans in their family, or for anyone looking to expose their youngest readers to parts of American society, this book and the series is sure to inspire and celebrate our brave service men and women.

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