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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences
Pull back the curtain and enter a world where mystery and magic
take centre stage in a gloriously gothic adventure from Jenni
Spangler, illustrated by Chris Mould. Twelve-year-old Tig works at
Manchester's Theatre Royale, cleaning, selling tickets and doing
anything else that is asked of her by her tyrannical boss, Mr
Snell. Tig will do whatever it takes to get closer to her dream -
to become a Stage Manager and spend her days inventing new ways to
imagine and build the intricate machinery and props that bring the
exciting productions to life! But when a strange new act - a
talking machine - arrives at the Theatre Royale, it moves and
behaves in a way that Tig just can't work out. It's as though it's
alive somehow . . . And when the machine appears to be hiding a
dangerous secret, Tig must race against time to solve the mystery,
before everything and everyone she cares about is lost forever. A
Victorian adventure full of ghost, gadgets and shifty villains,
from the critically-acclaimed Jenni Spangler, who's debut The
Vanishing Trick, was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month.
Praise for THE VANISHING TRICK: A thrilling, original, evocative
and eerie tale - I adored it!' Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch
of Magic 'A thrilling page-turner. Madame Pinchbeck is a gloriously
Dickensian villain' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song 'Ghosts,
gadgets, likeable villains and unlikely heroes: The Vanishing Trick
is a dark and dazzling adventure' Emma Carroll, author of Letters
from the Lighthouse 'A completely enthralling tale, oozing with
atmosphere and originality' Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm
Keeper's Island
Discover everything you need to know about space with this
informative fact book, which also includes fun quizzes to test your
knowledge.
Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky
world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world - all
through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a
must-read for any kid who loves to play Roblox! Ari and his friends
can't resist a challenge. Rumor has it there's some kind of monster
living in the local abandoned warehouse who devours anyone who
steps foot inside. Ari doesn't believe the gossip and accepts a
dare to enter the building. But as soon as they set foot in the
warehouse, all of the doors lock behind them and they come
face-to-face with the beast itself! Can Ari and his friends escape
the warehouse? Or will the monster win this game? Read and find out
in the first book in the Diary of a Roblox Pro series! A fun and
exciting story for fans of roblox A must-read for any kid who loves
to play Roblox! Perfect for gamers
A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to
the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs,
detailed diagrams, stunning scans, x-rays and microscope images of
the human body. Engaging text and clear, simple explanations of all
the main bodily functions. Includes experiments, amazing facts, a
timeline of medical history , a who's who of great scientists and
internet links to recommended websites.
The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to
master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of
study What is palaeontology? What do palaeontologists do? What
clues do fossils reveal? These are just a few questions that are
answered in Science-Ology! Palaeontology. Find out about the
pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools
and skills needed to be a palaeontologist and discover how
palaeontologists help museums and movies accurate. Each book int he
Science-Ology! series looks at a high-interest branches of science
and examines how the science and research is carried out, what
tools are used, what skills are required and what discoveries have
been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to
the real-world relevance of studying each area of science. Filled
with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up
is sure to inspire careers in science. Written by award-winning
author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.
Blast through the galaxy to our own solar system and explore the
mysteries of space to a rocking beat. Packed with educational
endnotes about space exploration and more. A QR code on the book
provides access to video animation and audio.
Early elementary readers find out what causes earthquakes and what
to do to stay safe if one occurs in this helpful nonfiction reader.
Featuring informational text, colorful maps, diagrams, and vibrant
photos, this book keeps children engaged and fascinated at the same
time!
In this enthralling nonfiction reader that features informational
text, vivid photos, stimulating facts, and colorful diagrams,
readers will learn all about tornadoes and hurricanes--from how
they are formed to where are they are most common.
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Little Steve
(Hardcover)
Zoli Honig; Illustrated by Romont Willy
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R597
Discovery Miles 5 970
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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In this prequel to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING phenomenon
of TIKTOK fame, They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a
life-changing day together after Death-Cast make their first
fateful calls. 'If They Both Die at the End broke your heart and
put it back together again, be prepared for this novel to do the
same. A tender, sad, hopeful and youthful story that deserves as
much love as its predecessor.' Culturefly '[A] heart-pounding story
[full] of emotion and suspense.' Kirkus 'An extraordinary book with
a riveting plot.' Booklist Meet Orion and Valentino. It's the night
before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's
mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate
hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that
he's going to die, given his serious heart condition. Valentino
Prince has a long and promising future ahead of him and only
registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a
car accident. Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and
immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first End Day
calls go out, their lives are changed for ever - one of them
receives a call . . . the other doesn't. Told with acclaimed author
Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates
the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that
life is always worth living to the fullest. PRAISE FOR ADAM
SILVERA: 'There isn't a teenager alive who won't find their heart
described perfectly on these pages.' Patrick Ness, author of The
Knife of Never Letting Go 'Adam Silvera is a master at capturing
the infinite small heartbreaks of love and loss and grief.' Nicola
Yoon, author of Everything, Everything 'A phenomenal talent.' Juno
Dawson, author of Clean and Wonderland 'Bold and haunting.' Lauren
Oliver, author of Delirium
Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore the planets
in this bright, layered board book which teaches kids all about the
solar system! In this charming and innovative layered board book,
Evie and her pet dog Juno visit all the planets, one by one, and
tell readers what they found there. Watch them skateboard on bumpy
Mercury, do a spot of hoovering on dusty Mars and hula-hoop round
Saturn! Humorous text and bold, quirky illustrations introduce each
of the eight colourful planets. Curved and layered board pages
increase in size as you move through the book, developing a child's
hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages. The final spread
shows all of the planets together in order from the sun. Quirky
facts coupled with engaging artwork boost pre-schoolers'
imagination and spark an interest in the world around them. This
bright, layered board book provides a great first introduction to
the solar system. This book is from the Adventures of Evie and Juno
series, which sees our two intrepid explorers travel to different
places and environments in innovative layered board books which
will help young readers develop hand-eye coordination and teaching
them about the world. Also available is Explore Under the Sea,
which sees Evie and Juno travel from the beaches to the bottom of
the ocean, as they share with readers what they find!
Live from the Crypt is an hilarious information series with an
undead chat show format where ghostly historical figures are
interviewed by the diverse crew of the show about their lives and
experiences, featuring quirky illustrations, comic strips and play
script-style text. In this volume, the ghosts of famous pioneers of
the science of electricity are interviewed about their inventions
and discoveries, including Thomas Edison, Michael Faraday and
Nikola Tesla. It is a mind-expanding and side-splitting treat for
young readers.
From Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner
Sam Sedgman comes a beautiful and fact-filled book encapsulating
the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel - all seen
through the world's most epic train journeys. So climb on board and
travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via
twelve of the world's most awe-inspiring railways. Bestselling
author Sam Sedgman brings to life these astonishing feats of
railway engineering, including the Eurostar (London to Amsterdam),
Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental
Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco) and the Rejuvenation Express
(Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of
the rich history, culture, landscape and wildlife of the countries
travelled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up
warm in the Arctic Circle, cross scorching deserts on the
California Zephyr, and taste tea in India whilst on a toy train -
there's a whole world to discover when travelling by train!
Detailed, colourful illustrations by Sam Brewster bring the facts
and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-,
travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.
Live from the Crypt is an hilarious information series with an
undead chat show format where ghostly historical figures are
interviewed by the crew of the show about their lives and
experiences, featuring quirky illustrations, comic strips and play
script-style text. In this volume, famous women scientists from
throughout modern history, including Marie Curie, Elizabeth
Blackwell, Janaki Ammal and Gertrude B. Elion, are interviewed
about their ground-breaking experiments and mind-blowing
discoveries.
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The Spy Network
(Hardcover)
Kamea Aloha LaFontaine, Kealani LaFontaine, Rosanna LaFontaine
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R614
Discovery Miles 6 140
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special
feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that
sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!
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