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Books > Children's & Educational > Social studies > Sociology & social issues > Work & industry / world of work
'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel
Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged
children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute
must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST Kate
Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, is back
with a brand new wildly brilliant and accessible book about
incredible women in the world of work. What do you want to be when
you grow up? It's a BIG question that everyone is asked from an
early age. Discover eye-opening facts about a collection of
go-getting women who have pioneered careers in a kaleidoscope of
different industries. * Climb to the top of Everest with fearless
mountaineer Junko Tabei * Calculate mind-fizzing formulas with
mathematician Katherine Johnson * Make brilliant scientific
discoveries with Rosalind Franklin * Travel high up in the sky in a
hot-air balloon with Sophie Blanchard Overflowing with beautiful
illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who
Worked Wonders is the perfect introduction to just a few of the
most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. A
fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List of women featured:
Junko Tabei, Sophie Blanchard, Maria Merian, Elizabeth Magie, the
London Matchgirls, Rosa May Billinghurst, Katherine Johnson,
Annette Kellerman, Katia Krafft, Rosalind Franklin, James Barry,
Madam C.J. Walker, Lotte Reiniger.
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Gladiator
(Paperback)
Helen Greathead
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Discovery Miles 1 240
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Tough Jobs! is a new narrative non-fiction series covering popular
historical topics through a variety of colourful jobs in a
down-to-earth, readable style, with plenty of toilet humour! Each
chapter features a double page fact spread and there is a glossary
at the end. In Gladiator you are taking lessons in gladiatorial
combat at the Colosseum itself! Experience what it's like to try
out gladiatorial gear and weapons and to learn some tricks of the
trade. But it's not all fun and games. What will happen when you
get the chance to witness a real, live fight? You'll find it's a
tough job being a gladiator.
This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that
came together to save the Maersk Alabama crew seized by Somali
pirates on April 8, 2009. Simple text and incredible close-up
photographs focus on the amazing rescue work. This title also
features details about what to do if readers find themselves in a
similar situation, surprising facts, and quotes from the rescuers
and the rescued. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to
state standards.
This title invites readers to discover what's fun and unique about
a fire station. Simple text, engaging pictures, and a photo
glossary make this title the perfect introduction to a fire station
field trip.
This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that
came together to save the 155 people on US Airways Flight 1549
after the plane struck a flock of geese and lost all engine power.
Simple text and incredible close-up photographs focus on the
amazing rescue work. This title also features details about what to
do if readers find themselves in a similar situation, surprising
facts, and quotes from the rescuers and the rescued. Aligned to
Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Being a search-and-rescue officer is a fierce job filled with
toppled buildings, the aftermath of natural disasters and emergency
rescues! Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is
at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers.
Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state
standards.
Being a stunt performer is a fierce job filled with high speed
chases and falls from high places! Only the best and bravest can do
this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically
for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards &
correlated to state standards.
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The Fox's Palace
(Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Andrea Alemanno; Translated by Paivi Vuoriaro
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R766
R631
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