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Show boredom the red card with the Football Fantastic Activity
Book, a fun-packed, interactive dive into all things football! Play
your way through over 30 activities designed to delight any
football-mad 7+ year-old. Find out unbelievable facts about your
favourite players, teams and stadiums while tackling fun challenges
and tasks, including: Assembling your own football dream team,
complete with badge, kit and your fantasy super-squad. Designing
your own super-stylish - or silly - hairdo. Matching players to
their signature celebrations. True-or-false quizzes to test your
footie knowledge. Much, much more! Just like the Beautiful Game,
the Football Fantastic Activity Book has something for everyone,
whether you like art, puzzles, words, or are simply sports-crazy!
So what are you waiting for? Kick off your summer holidays with the
Football Fantastic Activity Book! Have you read The Big Book of
Football by MUNDIAL? This go-to guide is a must-have for any footie
fan, filled with everything you could ever want to know about the
world's favourite sport and the people who make it great.
Is Martin Ødegaard your ultimate footballing hero? The magician in midfield has
become Arsenal's talisman since being handed the captain's armband in 2023. The son
of a former footballer, discover how by the age of 15, Ødegaard was playing in the
UEFA Champions League and even represented Norway in a friendly against the UAE,
making history as Norway's youngest ever national team player. Filled with lots of facts
and stats, the inspiring narrative features fun cartoons, a simple narrative style and a
cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.
"Jam-packed with articles, information and images relating to your
favourite team, the 2023 Official Tottenham Hotspur Annual is a
must for all Spurs supporters. We take a look back on the 2021/22
season, including the Carabao Cup Final and matches in both the FA
Cup and UEFA Europa League. We also check out how our youth and
women's teams got on during the season. There are profiles of our
first-team squad, including new arrivals and a look at some of the
club's history. On top of that, there are games and quizzes for
everyone to enjoy and plenty more besides. Come on you Spurs!"
In Football Stories: Haaland, young readers will find out how little Erling grew from being a football-mad kid to one of the world's most exciting players! With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little football fans. They'll love the story of Haaland's journey to greatness, especially when they learn that once he was just a football-loving kid just like them.
You are about to embark on a dangerous adventure. With this game in
a book, use the pop-out Survival Spinner to learn your fate as you
face peril after peril in a wild, rugged landscape. You become lost
in the mountains after an emergency landing. Among the snowy peaks,
you are at risk from dangers including falling victim to
hypothermia, being buried by an avalanche or stumbling into a deep
crevasse. In your backpack, you have a sleeping bag, a thermal
roll-mat, a bottle of water, a bag of nuts, waterproof matches, a
pair of binoculars, a camera, a first aid kit and an old survival
journal belonging to your grandfather. As you confront each
life-threatening challenge in this adventure-filled game book,
place the Survival Spinner found inside the cover of the book on
one of the circles on your current page, and spin. The place where
the spinner points when it stops tells you if you have survived,
are still living but injured or that you have perished, with a
corresponding page number to turn to for each fate. Throughout, you
will learn about real-life survival techniques, including how to:
Make a snow shelter Build a fire Survive a bear attack Treat a
wound Use the sun and moon to navigate Cross a frozen lake
Harrowing tales of real-life wilderness survivors provide glimmers
of hope as you deal with the consequences of your choices. One bad
decision could lead to disaster... Frozen Mountain is the debut
book in the exhilarating Spin to Survive series. Discover real-life
survival tips and stories as you navigate your own perilous journey
through the wilderness guided by your decisions and the removable
Survival Spinner. Have you got what it takes to survive?
The Ready Bears books - for wee people and aliens! Jake, a grizzly
bear, is returning home to America. Playing against a team of bison
will the Bears be good enough? .... and how does Jake overcome his
bear cub fear of grouts?
Marcus Rashford MBE became the youngest football player to score on
their England debut, ahead of the Euro 2016 tournament. Marked as a
talented forward in the Manchester United Academy from a young age,
the homegrown hero has become a force both on and off the pitch.
From humble beginnings in Greater Manchester, to pushing the
government to tackle food poverty, this young star shines brightly
in the Premier League and beyond. About the Football Rising Stars
series: Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of
ten of the world's best young players. Featuring fresh talents from
England, Portugal, Norway, France, Germany and Spain, the series
covers their unique rise; from playing football in the park and
5-a-sides to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest
stage and in the biggest leagues.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true
story of ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. Little Anna fell in love with
ballet after watching a performance with her mother. At the age of
just nine-years-old, she auditioned for the famous Imperial Ballet!
But... she was rejected. The set-back didn't stop Anna - she
auditioned again a year later and was accepted into the company.
Although ballet was her passion, it didn't always come easily to
her, and she worked fiercely to become the best. After her training
was complete, she performed across Russia and later formed her own
company with which she toured the world. The story of Anna Pavlova,
one of the greatest dancers to have ever lived, teaches us that
with hard work, our talents can take us wherever we want to go.
This inspiring 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 star'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. 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!
Guidebook to 40 outdoor adventures in the Lake District with
children under 12, including hiking, biking, scrambling, boating,
swimming, paddling, camping, bothying and hostelling. The
adventures are graded, with alternatives given where they exist so
families can embark on the level of adventure that suits them best.
Similarly, the guide is designed for long-term use, so as children
grow up they can progress to more exciting and challenging
adventures. All featured routes have been rigorously road-tested
and have got the thumbs up from the harshest of critics - the
under-12s. In addition to OS mapping and easy-to-follow route
description, the guide also includes invaluable practical
information on bike/boat hire, bases and transport in the Lake
District, plus notes on adventuring safely, getting close to nature
and responsibly using national parks. The guide is also visually
appealing, showcasing stunning photography guaranteed to inspire.
With its twinkling tarns for skimming stones and craggy summits for
scrambling, the Lake District is a natural adventure playground for
children of all ages. It is the perfect place for families to share
outdoor adventures, have fun together and inspire youngsters to
love and cherish wild and rural landscapes.
The perfect read for the Formula 1-mad kid in your life. Written by
real-life racing driver Karun Chandhok!
How fast do Formula 1 cars really go? How do you become a racing
driver? What track is the hardest to drive in the world?
Discover the most amazing stories and incredible stats and facts about
the fastest and most exciting sport on the planet. From trackside to
podium, leading Sky Sports Grand Prix commentator and former Formula 1
driver Karun Chandhok showcases the best teams, drivers, tracks, cars,
jaw-dropping moments and more.
Featuring the iconic drivers on the circuit today, including Lewis
Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and George Russell, plus iconic
drivers from the past like Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and
Jenson Button, and the trailblazing female drivers Maria Terese de
Filippis and Lella Lombardi - and not forgetting the great teams and
impressive tracks that push drivers to their limit.
Karun takes readers behind the scenes and under the bonnet to show what
it really takes to drive to success in the world of F1 and how you can
be a part of it.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest' boxer of all time.
When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted
to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to
box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a
strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and
talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight
Champion of the World. 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
Greatest'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!
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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.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo your ultimate football hero? In this REVISED edition, we bring you fully up to date with CR7's story so far and include his stats and achievements since he returned to Premier League in 2021.
Did you know that he is the first player to reach the 800-goal mark, has won an incredible 32 trophies, and at 33 he's the oldest player to score a hat-trick at a World Cup? He can also jump higher than an average NBA player!
Discover how he went from kicking bottles in the streets of Madeira to becoming a football superstar at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! When
Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too
small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could
make it as a footballer. Now a superstar striker for Tottenham
Hotspur and England, his hard work and determination have paid off.
Kane is the amazing story of how the boy from North London became
the Premier League's most lethal goalscorer. Ultimate Football
Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the
biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible
journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player.
Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect
for all the family to collect and share.
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Rashford
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Matt Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes
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Meet Marcus Rashford - Ultimate Football Hero This is the story of
Marcus Rashford - one of the brightest young stars on the
Manchester United books and future England goalscoring legend. From
tough beginnings in Manchester, Rashford has proven to be one of
the Premier League's shining stars, scoring twice on his senior
debut, scoring in his first Premier League match and scoring on his
England debut in 2016. The future can only get better! Ultimate
Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories
of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their
incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional
player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are
perfect for all the family to collect and share.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma
was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the
segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her
doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with
treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At
school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning
the nickname 'Skeeter' (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in
college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold
in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting
skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a
huge inspiration to many women in sports around the world. 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 athlete'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!
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