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The Oceans Explored: Oceans at Work (Paperback, Illustrated edition): Claudia Martin The Oceans Explored: Oceans at Work (Paperback, Illustrated edition)
Claudia Martin; Illustrated by Fiona Osbaldstone
R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Take a deep dive into the depths of our blue planet with this stunning book all about the ocean - Earth's largest biome. In Oceans at Work, beautiful illustrations and striking photographs combine to help readers explore how humans interact with the ocean and how we have come to depend on it for travel, food and fun. Investigate our use of the seas from seaweed farms to fishing boats, and from whaling to a world cruises. It will inspire young readers to think about how human activity is at times harming our world and the delicate balance of life in ocean and coastal habitats around the world. Each title includes a map of the world highlighting each ocean and what phenomena occur there. For readers aged 7+ who are studying geography, habitats and natural history at key stage 2. The Oceans Explored series is also an excellent resource for children interested in ecology and green issues. Titles in this series: Ocean Habitats Ocean Life Ocean Pollution Oceans at Work

Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Hardcover, Young Readers' ed.): Phil Knight Shoe Dog - A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Hardcover, Young Readers' ed.)
Phil Knight
R510 R451 Discovery Miles 4 510 Save R59 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"This book, a young reader's edition of Knight's autobiography, is an eye-opening look into the story of Knight before his multibillion dollar company. His tenacity is inspiring and will be a valuable lesson for young entrepreneurs." --School Library Journal "Knight writes from the heart in this young adult version of his 2016 adult memoir. The book takes readers from the beginning of his dream...to the creation of the internationally known, uber-successful Nike brand. Shoe Dog reads like a great story about how an ambition turned into a business, while at the same time it serves as a guide for accomplishing great things." --VOYA In this young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight "offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh" (Booklist, starred review), opening up about how he went from being a track star at an Oregon high school to the founder of a brand and company that changed everything. You must forget your limits. It was only when Nike founder Phil Knight got cut from the baseball team as a high school freshman that his mother suggested he try out for track instead. Knight made the track team and he found he could run fast and even more he liked it. Ten years later, young and searching, Knight borrowed fifty dollars from his father and launched a company with one simple mission: import high quality running shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the trunk of his car to start, he and his gang of friends and runners built one of the most successful brands ever. Phil Knight encountered risks and setbacks along the way, but always followed his own advice. Just keep going. Don't stop. Whatever comes up, don't stop. Filled with wisdom, humanity, humor, and heart, the young readers edition of the bestselling Shoe Dog is a story of determination that inspires all who read it. The Young Reader's Edition is an abridged version of the internationally bestselling adult book and it features original front matter and back matter, including a new introduction and "A Letter to the Young Reader" containing advice from Phil Knight for budding entrepreneurs.

How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs (Hardcover): DC Alexandra Beever How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs (Hardcover)
DC Alexandra Beever; Illustrated by Sol Linero
R389 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R37 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the crime-fighting industry, written by Detective Constable Alexandra Beever. Do you have what it takes to become a detective, a crime scene investigator or a forensic scientist? Find out all about the incredible crime-fighting jobs you could do, from training to become a crime laboratory analyst or a lawyer to working as a helicopter pilot or even becoming an expert in fingerprints. This fully illustrated book will inspire any child with an interest in helping people and fighting crime. Other titles in the series include: How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (shortlisted for a 2020 Blue Peter Book Award); How to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs; How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs; How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs.

Train Your Brain: Think Like A Coder (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Alex Woolf Train Your Brain: Think Like A Coder (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Alex Woolf; Illustrated by David Broadbent
R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Help your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real computer coders 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 coder 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 coding practice.

By uncovering the way that real coders look at the world and approach problems logically, 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 coders or computing experts, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.

Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying coding or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.

Heroes Who Help Us From Around the World (Hardcover, Illustrated edition): Liz Gogerly Heroes Who Help Us From Around the World (Hardcover, Illustrated edition)
Liz Gogerly; Illustrated by Ryan Wheatcroft
R567 Discovery Miles 5 670 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Nurture a child's natural curiosity with this quirky book about the jobs people do, which won the SLA Information Book Award 2020, for age 7 and under! Think of a person who does a heroic job. Perhaps you're thinking of a firefighter who puts out burning buildings, or a doctor who makes sick people better? These people are definitely heroes, but our world is full of lots of amazing people who's job it is to help us. From park rangers to police officers and from librarians to lifeguards, the heroes who help us are everywhere! Readers will love spotting the similarities and differences between the people and places that are familiar and those that are new to them. It opens up opportunities for talking about interesting careers, diversity and positive role models and will inspire them to become 'everyday heroes' through kindness and compassion. Our heroes in action are beautifully illustrated and accompanied by easy-to-read text, which is great for sharing with a child as they learn to read. It is perfect for more confident readers who can read alone. A truly inclusive and positive book, Heroes Who Help Us represents the diversity of people on our planet and celebrates Earth's infinite varieties of race, gender, ethnicity and abilities. From Botswana to Brazil and from Nepal to New Zealand, many countries from the six inhabited continents are included, and every child reading this book should be able to find themselves represented in some way. Perfect for children aged 5+ who are learning about values and citizenship and for curious minds eager to find out a little more about the amazing people in our world.

Skills for Work, Bk. 2 (Paperback): Anne Vize Skills for Work, Bk. 2 (Paperback)
Anne Vize
R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Ships in 2 - 4 working days
I Want to Be a Doctor (Paperback): Laura Driscoll I Want to Be a Doctor (Paperback)
Laura Driscoll
R135 R121 Discovery Miles 1 210 Save R14 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

For the child who says, "I want to doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor.

Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.

With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories!

I Want to Be a Doctor is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

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
R511 Discovery Miles 5 110 Ships in 12 - 19 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.

Vi Spy: Never Say Whatever Again (Paperback): Maz Evans Vi Spy: Never Say Whatever Again (Paperback)
Maz Evans
R252 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The second 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 'Wildly hilarious' THE GUARDIAN Vi is failing at top spy school Rimmington Hall - even though the school motto is 'Failure is Not an Option'. To make it worse, nearly-stepbrother Russell Sprout is an A* student. Worst of all, Vi's shadowy nemesis Umbra is still at large. Can Vi unveil the arch-villain before she gets expelled and her parents ground her for ever? She'll need the help of old friends and new, including 9-year-old super-hacker Missy Fit and BFF Tamina, who aims to save the world in a different way ... The second book in a brilliant middle-grade comedy adventure series; follows book 1, Vi Spy: Licence to Chill, which 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

Info Buzz: Firefighters (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition): Izzi Howell Info Buzz: Firefighters (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition)
Izzi Howell
R511 Discovery Miles 5 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Find out about work of Firefighters all around the world, from the typical day, 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.

The Big Book of Everything You Need to Get the Job Done (Hardcover): Mia Cassany The Big Book of Everything You Need to Get the Job Done (Hardcover)
Mia Cassany; Illustrated by Maria Suarez-Inclan
R357 R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Children love to group, name, identify, and discover, which is the perfect way to explore vast topics, such as the jobs people do. Filled with hundreds of meticulously and stylishly rendered items, this book takes a fun approach to a serious subject. Each spread is ingeniously populated with objects that pertain to a different career: from musician, astronaut, and doctor, to builder, chef, and gardener. The artwork will keep young readers occupied and entertained for hours. Best of all, it will encourage endless discussion about the many unique and interesting things people need to get their jobs done.

Louder! - A Guide to Finding Your Voice and Changing the World (Paperback): Kate Asquith, Collins Kids Louder! - A Guide to Finding Your Voice and Changing the World (Paperback)
Kate Asquith, Collins Kids
R295 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R124 (42%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

If you want to use words to change the world, keep reading... Be empowered to make a real difference to the issues you care about with this inspiring and insightful book. * Explore the power of language and discover how it influences the way we think and behave * Learn why using our voices is so important, and the many ways people are unfairly silenced * Investigate media bias and fake news, and learn how to spot and squash misinformation * Have go at different types of activism - from vlogging to art, demonstrations to debates, storytelling to social media Covering themes of race, gender, sexuality, violence, culture, politics and other important issues in the world today, this is a crucial read for teens and young adults who want to get out there and make change happen!

Put Levers (Paperback): Sally Walker Put Levers (Paperback)
Sally Walker
R176 R120 Discovery Miles 1 200 Save R56 (32%) In Stock

What do hammers, wheelbarrows, and brooms have in common? All of them are levers! Levers are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But dont take our word for it. Put levers to the test with the fun experiments youll find in this book.

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
R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Can You Become a Pro Gamer? - An Interactive Adventure (Paperback): Eric Braun Can You Become a Pro Gamer? - An Interactive Adventure (Paperback)
Eric Braun
R242 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Can you hone your virtual gaming skills enough to make you a star in the world of pro gaming? First, find your game and pick your platform. Then, set out to see if you've got what it takes. Make real-life choices that can lead to disappointment, a future in the gaming industry, or realizing your dream of becoming king or queen of the console.

Amazing Jobs: Technology (Hardcover): Colin Hynson Amazing Jobs: Technology (Hardcover)
Colin Hynson
R396 Discovery Miles 3 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Discover the amazing array of jobs within the field of technology that you never knew existed. From the professional hackers, known as cyber security experts, who use security techniques to make sure that an organisation's data is safe from falling into the wrong hands, to the app developers who design the latest apps, from games and entertainment to navigation tools. Read about the academic and vocational routes you can take to reach these jobs and how to get ahead in these exciting professions whilst you are at school and college.

Big Business: Manchester United (Paperback): Adam Sutherland Big Business: Manchester United (Paperback)
Adam Sutherland
R299 Discovery Miles 2 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This title takes an in-depth look at Manchester United and the business behind one of the most well-known football brands in the industry. From small beginnings, this club has found international success and a global fan base. We cover how the business came into being, the successes and failures over the years, key facts about the industry and their impact on the global market. Readers will learn about branding and the business world with Business Matters features. Each one looks at a different aspect of business and explains it in a clear and concise way for young readers to follow. Key features give information about the Brains Behind the Brand, bringing to the forefront those who run Manchester United today and those who have helped gain glory in the past. Ideal for budding young entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity! A brilliant read for Manchester United and football fans keen to find out how the business behind the brand works. Other titles in the series include: Virgin, YouTube, Topshop, Heinz and ASOS.

Here to Help: Refuse Collector (Paperback, Illustrated Edition): Rachel Blount Here to Help: Refuse Collector (Paperback, Illustrated Edition)
Rachel Blount
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Ever wondered about the people who keep our streets clean and take away our rubbish? What is it like to work as a refuse collector? In this book you will meet our refuse collector - Tex - and travel with him on his rubbish truck to see what he does at work every day. Find out about the different equipment and vehicles refuse collectors use, how they stay safe at work and what happens to our rubbish once it has been collected.

The Here to Help series of books are for very young readers aged 5 and upwards. The books follow real professionals around their place of work to give a flavour of what it means to work in a particular job.

Look Inside: Jobs (Board book): Lara Bryan Look Inside: Jobs (Board book)
Lara Bryan; Illustrated by Wesley Robins 1
R317 R291 Discovery Miles 2 910 Save R26 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

What do grown-ups do all day? Lift the flaps to open up a world of possibilities and discover over 100 things you can be from a nurse to a musician or an astronaut. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites with activities and fun facts about jobs people do.

Farmers (Paperback): Emily Raij Farmers (Paperback)
Emily Raij
R267 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R27 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Farmers are hard workers. They grow plants and raise animals for people around the world. Give readers the inside scoop on what it's like to work as a farmer. Readers will learn about different types of farmers, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting job.

How Does the U.S. Government Work? - 3 Branches of Government State Government Grade 4 Children's Government Books... How Does the U.S. Government Work? - 3 Branches of Government State Government Grade 4 Children's Government Books (Paperback)
Baby Professor
R445 R409 Discovery Miles 4 090 Save R36 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gross Jobs Working with Water and Sewers (Paperback): Nikki Bruno Gross Jobs Working with Water and Sewers (Paperback)
Nikki Bruno
R267 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R27 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A lot of people have to get dirty in order to keep our water clean. From city sewage workers to portable toilet cleaners, readers will learn all the dirty details of jobs working with water and sewers. They'll enjoy this high-interest topic so much they won't realize they're learning important information about STEM jobs.

Penguin Readers Level 4: No Rules Rules (ELT Graded Reader) (Paperback): Reed Hastings, Erin Meyer Penguin Readers Level 4: No Rules Rules (ELT Graded Reader) (Paperback)
Reed Hastings, Erin Meyer
R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. No Rules Rules, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. Reed Hastings started Netflix with Marc Randolph in 1997. Their company has completely changed how we watch TV and films. In this book, Reed explains the secret to the company's success and how at Netflix, there really are NO rules. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Speak Up, Speak Out (Hardcover): National Geographic Kids Speak Up, Speak Out (Hardcover)
National Geographic Kids
R406 R371 Discovery Miles 3 710 Save R35 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Before there was Barack Obama, before there was Kamala Harris, there was Fighting Shirley Chisholm. Running for President chronicles the life of Shirley Chisholm, a woman of matchless integrity and great dignity who had a passion for social justice. Chisolm was the first black woman to seek presidential nomination from a major party when she announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination in 1972. Back in 1968, she had become the first black woman elected to the US House of Representatives. A daughter of Barbadian immigrants, Chisholm developed her political chops in Brooklyn in the 1950s and went on to become the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. This "pepper pot," as she was known, was not afraid to speak up for what she thought was right. While fighting for a better life for her constituents in New York's 12th Congressional District, Chisholm routinely fought against sexism and racism in her own life and defied the norms of the time. As the first Black woman in the House and the first Black woman to seek the presidential nomination from a major political party, Shirley Chisholm laid the groundwork for those who would come after her. Extensively researched and reviewed by experts, this inspiring biography traces Chisholm's journey from her childhood in a small flat in Brooklyn where she read books with her sisters to Brooklyn College where she got her first taste of politics. Readers will cheer Chisholm on to victory from the campaign trail to the hallowed halls of the U.S. Capitol, where she fought for fair wages, equal rights, and an end to the Vietnam War. And while the presidential campaign trail in 1972 did not end in victory, Shirley Chisholm shows us how you can change a country when you speak up and speak out.

Maybe Yes, Maybe No - A Guide for Young Skeptics (Paperback): Dan Barker Maybe Yes, Maybe No - A Guide for Young Skeptics (Paperback)
Dan Barker
R512 R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Save R34 (7%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Encourages having an open mind and checking things out to find the truth, rather than blindly accepting everything we hear.

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