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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences
Bestselling author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire) journeys to a galaxy far, far away to bring readers the harrowing story of the courageous bomber pilots and technicians of Cobalt Squadron!
The third and final edge-of-your-seat adventure in Maz Evans's
laugh-out-loud funny Vi Spy series! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: 'Twists,
turns, spies and surprises. What more do you want? Tears? Laughter?
Maz Evans delivers them all.' FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE 'Vi Spy: Licence
to Chill is brilliant - knockabout, laugh-a-minute, heartfelt fun'
ROSS MONTGOMERY 'Wildly hilarious' THE GUARDIAN Vi has tried to
save the Earth before ... and failed. Now, her world faces a
terrible threat: her Gran is seriously ill. Time is not on their
side. And with the world's number one enemy laughing at them from
space, Vi and her family blast off on an adventure that is truly
out of this world ... IT'S PURE GOLD! The third and final book in a
brilliant middle-grade comedy adventure series; book 1, Vi Spy:
Licence to Chill, was shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards From
the bestselling author of the Who Let the Gods Out? series; book 1
shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize A laugh-out-loud funny,
high-octane spy story perfect for readers aged 8 and up Perfectly
combines humour and heart: addresses the realities of being caught
between divorcing parents Praise for the WHO LET THE GODS OUT?
series: 'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I
think you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS 'One of the
funniest new voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick
and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS '[A] relentlessly witty, fast-paced middle
grade adventure' M.G. LEONARD
Looking for quick and easy nature projects for young readers? Look
no further! From frozen suncatchers and mini mushroom patches to
seed art and porcupine pinecones, these amazing 10-minute
outdoor-inspired projects will have kids creating in no time!
People have been travelling over water to get from here to there
for thousands of years, but not in these vehicles! Long ago, people
could only dream of what modern technology would bring. Take a tour
of some of the most unique and fascinating watercraft around. Find
out how hydroplanes reach astonishing top speeds. Discover what
it's like to dive into the ocean depths in a submersible or skim
along the surface on an electric surfboard. A world of awesome
watercraft awaits!
A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage of
HMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah. The
hopes, dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressed
in this vivid story through the real-life experiences of
Trinidadian musician, Mona Baptiste. Written as a brand-new poem by
Benjamin Zephaniah, the book is beautifully illustrated by the
extraordinary artist, Onyinye Iwu. The arrival of the Windrush in
1948 is celebrated each year on Windrush Day, 22 June Benjamin
recently won a BAFTA for his Sky Arts show, Life & Rhymes, a
showcase of some of Britain's finest poets This book is perfect for
teaching young children about inclusivity and diversity Praise for
Windrush Child: 'An invaluable story for any young readers who
enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the Windrush
generation's experience. Essential reading' Alex Wheatle
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Jupiter
(Paperback)
Steve Foxe
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R262
R216
Discovery Miles 2 160
Save R46 (18%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms
are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can
be seen glowing in the night sky.
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.
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