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Howard Thurman's Great Hope (Paperback): Kai Jackson Issa Howard Thurman's Great Hope (Paperback)
Kai Jackson Issa; Illustrated by Arthur L. Dawson
R283 R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Now in paperback, a biography of Reverend Howard Thurman author, philosopher, theologian, civil rights leader, and idol of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. focusing on Thurman's childhood pursuit of an education.

Rashford (Paperback): Matt Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes Rashford (Paperback)
Matt Oldfield, Ultimate Football Heroes 1
R180 R157 Discovery Miles 1 570 Save R23 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Manfish - A Story of Jacques Cousteau (Paperback): Jennifer Berne Manfish - A Story of Jacques Cousteau (Paperback)
Jennifer Berne; Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
R219 R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Save R51 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. In fact, he longed to become a manfish. Jacques Cousteau grew up to become a champion of the seas and one of the best-known oceanographers in the world. In this lovely biography, now in paperback, poetic text and gorgeous paintings come together to create a portrait of Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.

Max die Dapper Gorilla en Ander Ware Dierestories (Afrikaans, Paperback): Wendy Maartens Max die Dapper Gorilla en Ander Ware Dierestories (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Wendy Maartens; Illustrated by Alex van Houwelingen
R170 R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Save R24 (14%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Ongelooflike ware dierestories wat jou asem sal wegslaan.

Ontmoet ’n paar dapper en interessante diere van regoor die wêreld! Vind uit hoe Max die dapper gorilla van die Johannesburgse Dieretuin dit reggekry het om ’n skurk vas te trek, reis meer as 1 600 kilometer ver saam met Huberta die seekoei wat besluit het om die land te verken, en ontmoet ’n oulike vlermuis wat deur ’n mens-mamma grootgemaak is! Hierdie boek bevat ses wonderlike ware dierestories:

1. Max die gorilla vang ’n skelm

2. Huberta die seekoei stap suid

3. Noodle leer om ’n vlermuis te wees

4. Kees kry lus vir koek

5. Zhu, die sterk Chinese vark

6. ’n Beer word soldaat

Die stories word op ’n toeganklike manier met eenvoudige taalgebruik vertel sodat beginnerlesers dit maklik self kan baasraak!

Professor Buber and His Cats (Paperback): Susan Tarcov Professor Buber and His Cats (Paperback)
Susan Tarcov; Illustrated by Fotini Tikkou
R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Jock van die Bosveld en Ander Ware Dierestories (Afrikaans, Paperback): Wendy Maartens Jock van die Bosveld en Ander Ware Dierestories (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Wendy Maartens; Illustrated by Alex van Houwelingen
R170 R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Save R24 (14%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Lekkerleespret vir jong diereliefhebbers! Ontmoet ’n paar dapper en interessante diere van regoor die wêreld! Ontdek die wonderlike verhaal van Jock, die Suid-Afrikaanse hond wat wêreldberoemd geword het; ontmoet ’n brilpikkewyn met die naam Gregory Peck wat mense geïnspireer het om nie die see te besoedel nie; en skud poot met Just Nuisance, ’n hond wat by die Britse vloot aangesluit het! Hierdie boek bevat vyf asemrowende ware dierestories:

1. Seeman Just Nuisance: Het jy al gehoor van ’n hond wat lid van die vloot is? Of ’n pet dra en alleen trein ry? Dis wat Just Nuisance gedoen het.

2. Visvriende Big Red en Blackie: ’n Wonderlike ware verhaal oor die wonderbaarlike vriendskap tussen twee troetelvisse.

3. Jock van die Bosveld: Ontdek die wonderlike verhaal van Jock, die dapper Suid-Afrikaanse hond wat wêreldberoemd geword het.

4. Die ysbeer en die kietsiekat: Die merkwaardige verhaal van ’n katjie wat op ’n dag in die ysbeerpoel by ’n dieretuin beland het – en deur een van die gevaarlik bere gered is!

5. Gregory Peck die brilpikkewyn: Vind uit hoe ’n brilpikkewyn genaamd Gregory Peck mense geïnspireer het om vir die natuur om te gee.

Die stories word op ’n toeganklike manier met eenvoudige taalgebruik vertel sodat beginnerlesers dit maklik self kan baasraak!

Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off! - The Science Museum Book of Scary Things (and ways to avoid them) (Paperback, Unabridged... Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off! - The Science Museum Book of Scary Things (and ways to avoid them) (Paperback, Unabridged edition)
Glenn Murphy 1
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In Stuff That Scares Your Pants Off! Glenn Murphy shows us that it is OK to be scared and that there are very good reasons why we are able to feel fear. He looks closely at our most common fears, including natural disasters, predators, spiders, disease, needles, dentists, crashes, darkness, speaking in public, heights, ghosts and monsters, to show us how much of that fear is perhaps unnecessary. The result is a fun, carefully pitched, popular-science title that mixes great true-life stories with the psychology of fear, the statistical probabilities of things happening and a lot of reassurance. Discover more funny science with How Loud Can You Burp?.

The Finest Hours (Paperback, Media Tie-In ed.): Michael J. Tougias The Finest Hours (Paperback, Media Tie-In ed.)
Michael J. Tougias
R242 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R39 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. This is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. It's a gripping story of heroism and survival with the same intensity as the bestselling book and movie "The Perfect Storm."
A Christy Ottaviano Book

The Ha Ha Bonk Book (Paperback): Janet Ahlberg The Ha Ha Bonk Book (Paperback)
Janet Ahlberg
R209 R169 Discovery Miles 1 690 Save R40 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book includes riddles, jokes and humorous poems about animals, school, sports, and brothers and sisters.

Shoham's Bangle (Paperback): Sarah Sassoon Shoham's Bangle (Paperback)
Sarah Sassoon; Illustrated by Noa Kelner
R249 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Peace and Me - Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates (Paperback): Ali Winter Peace and Me - Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates (Paperback)
Ali Winter; Illustrated by Mickael El Fathi 1
R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What does peace mean to you? This illustrated collection of inspirational ideas about peace is based on the lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates of the 20th and 21st centuries, among them Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa and Malala Yousafzai. A must for anyone interested in exploring this essential issue of our times, this child-friendly exploration of what peace means to you and me is a book for every bookshelf.

Biggest Names in Music: Ariana Grande (Paperback): Martha London Biggest Names in Music: Ariana Grande (Paperback)
Martha London
R249 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Ariana Grande. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

Richard III: The Young Prince (Paperback, 2nd edition): Stuart Hill Richard III: The Young Prince (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Stuart Hill
R128 Discovery Miles 1 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

I Was There... is a perfect introduction for younger readers into stories from the past, allowing children to imagine that they were really there. I Was There... Richard III: The Young Prince tells the thrilling story of England's last Plantagenet king in his youth. Amazing black-and-white illustrations throughout bring the story to life! Brilliantly reimagined, readers aged 7+ will love this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of knights, castle life and an exciting battle.

- Akramer Naacher Ghungur 2021 - - The Story of Akram Khan (Bengali, Hardcover): Samira Ahmed - Akramer Naacher Ghungur 2021 - - The Story of Akram Khan (Bengali, Hardcover)
Samira Ahmed; Illustrated by Humayra Kabir; Translated by Rizwana Tasneem, Zinat Wali
R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Trailblazers: Simone Biles (Paperback): Sally J. Morgan Trailblazers: Simone Biles (Paperback)
Sally J. Morgan 1
R170 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R34 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! How did Simone Biles become a superstar athlete and gold medallist? On a daytrip to the local sports centre, Simone discovered her natural talent for gymnastics. She signed up for regular training sessions and was soon performing incredible routines at competitions. Despite a challenging start in life, Simone went on to become one of the world's greatest athletes. Find out how this gymnast toughed it out in training and went on to win four Olympic gold medals. TRAILBLAZERS biographies are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively illustrations.

For the Love of Bob (Paperback): James Bowen For the Love of Bob (Paperback)
James Bowen 1
R308 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From best friends James Bowen and street cat Bob, stars of the number one bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob, comes a special edition of The World According to Bob for children aged 11 and above. Best friends James Bowen and street cat Bob have been on a remarkable journey together. In the years since their story ended in BOB: NO ORDINARY CAT James, with Bob's help, has begun to find his way in the world. Along with the adventures and the fun there have been tough times too, but through moments of real danger and sometimes illness Bob has always been there as James' protector and guardian angel. FOR THE LOVE OF BOB is the is the incredible story of James and Bob's life-saving friendship, and the lessons James has learnt from his street-wise cat.

Shackleton's Endurance - An Antarctic Survival Story (Paperback): Joanna Grochowicz Shackleton's Endurance - An Antarctic Survival Story (Paperback)
Joanna Grochowicz
R252 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Adrift on the Antarctic pack ice with no means of escape and no hope of rescue, Ernest Shackleton and his men are surely doomed. In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and his men set sail for Antarctica, where they plan to cross the last uncharted continent on foot. In January 1915, his ship, the Endurance, becomes locked in pack ice. Later, it sinks without a trace. To survive, Shackleton and his crew of twenty-seven men must undertake a trial even more extreme than their planned crossing of the frozen continent. Their aim is to make it home against tremendous odds, with only lifeboats to cross the heavy seas of the South Atlantic - and the life-saving power of Shackleton's extraordinary leadership skills. 'An incredible true story brought to life in a highly readable style.'- Michael Smith, author of Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer Praise for AMUNDSEN'S WAY & INTO THE WHITE Joanna Grochowicz's narrative non-fiction brings to life characters and events without skimping on historical fact. While the extensive research underpinning the book is apparent, it is the narrative voice that carries us forward. - New Zealand Review of Books Amundsen's Way is a thoroughly enjoyable and readable story about some very brave people coping with horrific challenges. It is ideal for making young readers aware of the pleasures of long-form non-fiction books. - Magpies 'For thrill-seeking middle school students who love nonfiction adventure stories...the adventures of Scott and his crew don't disappoint.' - School Library Journal

Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest - A Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Chapter Book (Hardcover): Eugenia Rebel Girls Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest - A Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Chapter Book (Hardcover)
Eugenia Rebel Girls; Illustrated by Mello 1
R310 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a historical novel based on the life of Dr. Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist and environmentalist from Kenya. Wangari lives in a magical place in rural Kenya where the soil is rich for planting, the trees abundant, and the nearby pond full of mysterious creatures. She drinks from cool, clean streams and plays beneath her favorite fig tree under her mother's watchful gaze. Then Wangari grows up and goes away to school, and things start changing at home. Farmers chop down the trees. Landslides bury the stream. The pond dries up. The soil becomes overworked, dry, and unusable for planting. And people go hungry. Dr. Wangari Maathai has a simple solution to all of these problems: plant trees.

Mary Slessor - Servant to the Slave (Paperback, Revised ed.): Catherine Mackenzie Mary Slessor - Servant to the Slave (Paperback, Revised ed.)
Catherine Mackenzie
R182 R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Save R34 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Mary Slessor grew up in the slums of Dundee in the 1800's. Industry was booming but housing was sub- standard and life expectancy was low. Illness, disease and malnutrition killed many children before they reached the age of five. Mary was lucky - born into a poor family, abused by her father - she was still alive. Dundee was Mary's training ground for a far fiercer battle. Mary left the shores of Scotland while only in her early twenties to immerse herself in reaching the lost tribes of Calibar in West Africa. Her preparation in the slums of Dundee was the key ingredient to her success on the mission field - that and her tireless trust and belief in her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was the reason she was there. Calibar today still remembers Mary Slessor, affectionately known as "Ma," her influence on that area of Africa was astounding. Superstition demanded that families kill twin babies and murder slaves and women at funerals - the Lord Jesus Christ that Mary Slessor brought to these people set them free from all that. They were set free from the law of sin and death.

The Lost Diary of Leonardo's Paint Mixer (Paperback): Alex Parsons The Lost Diary of Leonardo's Paint Mixer (Paperback)
Alex Parsons
R155 Discovery Miles 1 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ninth title in this successful series. A factually accurate but hilarious look at the life of Leonardo Da Vinci as he mixes with the colourful set in Renaissance Italy From his passion for horses, to his painting of the Mona Lisa -- all is revealed. Leonardo da Vinci's life from 1470 to 1519 as seen through the eyes of one, Luigi Cannelloni, Leonardo's trusty assistant. From his Adoration of the Magi; his passion for the structure of horses; his painting of the Mona Lisa not to mention the highlife of Renaissance Italy -- all is revealed in an hilarious way. As with the other Lost Diaries, this is factually accurate but the fictional voice brings in the humour

Lottie Moon - What do you need? (Hardcover, Revised ed.): Catherine Mackenzie Lottie Moon - What do you need? (Hardcover, Revised ed.)
Catherine Mackenzie
R159 R131 Discovery Miles 1 310 Save R28 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Lottie Moon had little to occupy her mind beyond school lessons, dresses and pranks (oh, and skipping church whenever she could). However, one day things change for Lottie. Find out how the naughty little rich girl gives her life to mission work in China. Today she is one of the best remembered missionaries in America with millions of dollars having been raised by her memorial Christmas offering.

Ballerina Dreams - A True Story (Paperback, Main): Michaela DePrince, Elaine DePrince Ballerina Dreams - A True Story (Paperback, Main)
Michaela DePrince, Elaine DePrince; Illustrated by Ella Okstad 1
R212 R193 Discovery Miles 1 930 Save R19 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

At the age of three, Michaela DePrince found a photo of a ballerina that changed her life. She was living in an orphanage in Sierra Leone at the time, but was soon adopted by a family and brought to America. Michaela never forgot the photo of the dancer she once saw, and decided to make her dream of becoming a ballerina come true.

She has been dancing ever since, and after a spell as a principal dancer in New York, now dances for the Dutch National Ballet in Amsterdam.

Beautifully and gently illustrated by Ella Okstad, Ballerina Dreams is the younger-reader edition of Michaela DePrince's highly moving memoir, Hope In A Ballet Shoe.

The Great Plague (Paperback): Pamela Oldfield The Great Plague (Paperback)
Pamela Oldfield
R178 Discovery Miles 1 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Great Plague is a thrilling story of a young girl during the epidemic of 1665. It's 1665, and Alice is looking forward to being back in London. But the plague is spreading quickly, and as each day passes more red crosses appear on doors. When her aunt is struck down with the plague, she is forced to make a decision that could change her life forever... Alice's chilling diary brings alive one of the darkest moments in British history: the Great Plague of 1665-1666. Experience history first-hand with My Story in this all-new look!

Alive in the Killing Fields - Surviving the Khmer Rouge Genocide (Hardcover): Nawuth Keat Alive in the Killing Fields - Surviving the Khmer Rouge Genocide (Hardcover)
Nawuth Keat
R425 R355 Discovery Miles 3 550 Save R70 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Alive in the Killing Fields" is the real-life memoir of Nawuth Keat, a man who survived the horrors of war-torn Cambodia. He has now broken a longtime silence in the hope that telling the truth about what happened to his people and his country will spare future generations from similar tragedy.
In this captivating memoir, a young Nawuth defies the odds and survives the invasion of his homeland by the Khmer Rouge. Under the brutal reign of the dictator Pol Pot, he loses his parents, young sister, and other members of his family. After his hometown of Salatrave was overrun, Nawuth and his remaining relatives are eventually captured and enslaved by Khmer Rouge fighters. They endure physical abuse, hunger, and inhumane living conditions. But through it all, their sense of family holds them together, giving them the strength to persevere through a time when any assertion of identity is punishable by death.
Nawuth's story of survival and escape from the Killing Fields of Cambodia is also a message of hope; an inspiration to children whose worlds have been darkened by hardship and separation from loved ones. This story provides a timeless lesson in the value of human dignity and freedom for readers of all ages.

Trailblazers: Stephen Hawking (Paperback): Alex Woolf Trailblazers: Stephen Hawking (Paperback)
Alex Woolf
R158 Discovery Miles 1 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! How did Stephen Hawking's amazing discoveries change the way we think about the universe? Fascinated by the cosmos from a young age, Stephen grew up in a family that read books at the dinner table and kept bees in the basement! Despite being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, Stephen overcame the limits of his disability to become a superstar scientist and best-selling author. Find out how Stephen's ground-breaking research into black holes helped answer questions about the universe that had been puzzling scientists for centuries. TRAILBLAZERS biographies are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively illustrations.

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