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The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the
unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling
mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly
haunted? In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion
in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the
house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious
features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that
look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly
designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted. What
made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent
woman in many ways ahead of her time, create such an unusual house?
Is it really filled with ghosts and spirit energy? Find out more in
this nonfiction title about one of America's most famously
unexplainable and possibly haunted houses.
Samira has loved gymnastics for as long as she can remember, even
though she has to work harder than her teammates to stay
competitive. But when an arm injury sidelines her, she discovers a
new winter sport - SNOWBOARDING! A whole new world of speed, tricks
and fresh mountain air opens up to Samira when she joins the local
snowboarding club. Once her arm has healed up, she has a decision
to make. Does she go back to gymnastics and the team she's always
known, or does she take a chance and stick with snowboarding?
In this second sequined adventure, join the spunky and powerful
Sparkle Dragons as they blast their glitter fire and put their
brains together to save the queendom from a malicious unicorn. A
hilarious, easy-to-read graphic novel. Help! Sparkle Dragon Alert!
Princess Puff wants Robert the Troll’s bustling smoothie shop
closed. But why? The three glittery gumshoes equipped with brains,
sass, and brawn—Trixie, Glinda, and Rue—are on the case. While
investigating Puff, the sparkly trio find an even stranger string
of clues that lead to none other than Malum, the mysterious
unicorn. Malum is suspiciously inventing a new gadget in his stable
and keeping it a big secret…and the Sparkle Dragons are
determined to unveil just what he’s hiding. Sparkle, shine,
glitter—go! Goofy humor paired with problem-solving make this
malicious unicorn mystery an adventure for fans of Phoebe and her
Unicorn and The Bad Guys.
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Ice Clash (Paperback)
Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson-Berne; Illustrated by Katie Wood
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R172
Discovery Miles 1 720
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Lou and her brother Otto have played on the same ice hockey team
since they were young. Coach Lopez has always recognized Lou as one
of the best players on the team, even though she's the only girl.
But a new coach, Coach Hoctor, is taking over for the next few
months, and gives Lou's starting spot to his son. Can Lou and her
teammates convince their new coach of her talent? And can Lou prove
that she earned her spot on the team?
An adrenaline-fuelled guide to extreme sports for kids, including
snowboarding, skydiving, BMXing, rock climbing and much more. As
well as a general introduction to each sport, discover star
athletes such as Shaun White, Chloe Kim and Danny Way, a list of
essential slang, a timeline of the sport's development and a
rundown of global hotspots - all accompanied by rad street-art
graphics and epic photos. Soar through the air like a bird, ride
the waves and scale mountain heights as you explore what exactly it
means to do an extreme sport. Brave the elements with dare and
skill as you follow athletes skydiving, rock climbing, skiing,
paragliding, scuba diving and much more, discovering the best
places on earth to get the adrenaline pumping. With words by Emma
Carlson Bernie and fun illustrations throughout, this bright and
colourful guide is a great introduction to adventure sports for
both kids and adults alike. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet
Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely
Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years,
Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers,
many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Four children are left behind in their underground home while their
parents and the others leave to see if the surface is safe again
after The Disaster. However, they've been gone too long, and food
is running out. But before Miriam, Isaiah, Chen and Davis can
finish their plans, their home is flooded and destroyed. They
barely escape it and lose everything. WIth no food, shelter or
extra clothes, they realise they aren't safe yet. Adapting to live
underground makes the surface dangerous for them, and they have to
find cover fast. Even so, not everyone wants to help. Can they work
out how to work together before it's too late?
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the
unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling
mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly
haunted? In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion
in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the
house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious
features, including stairs that lead to nowhere and windows that
look into other interior rooms. The house is more than just oddly
designed, however: Many people believe that it is haunted. What
made the heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, an independent
woman in many ways ahead of her time, create such an unusual house?
Is it really filled with ghosts and spirit energy? Find out more in
this nonfiction title about one of America's most famously
unexplainable and possibly haunted houses.
A young Jewish immigrant from Poland, Rose Schneiderman went to
work in a cap factory in New York City when she was just thirteen
years old. She saw that women workers earned much less than men,
that the factory was cold and dirty, without even clean water for
the workers to drink. Rose spoke up for better conditions, and
organized 20,000 women to walk out, leaving factories all over the
city empty and still. Following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
fire in 1911, Rose's speech at the Metropolitan Opera House
galvanized support for better working conditions. The International
Ladies Garment Workers Union was born. Includes historical photos
and bibliography, plus a note to families about tikkun olam,
repairing the world, a core element of Jewish tradition.
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Fourth of July (Paperback)
Emma Carlson-Berne; Illustrated by Luke Flowers; Produced by Joseph Faison
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R236
R202
Discovery Miles 2 020
Save R34 (14%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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In the late summer and early autumn of 1938, ten-year-old Ruth
Block, along with her father, mother and best friend, Miriam, must
navigate the increasing pressure placed on the Jewish population in
Frankfurt, Germany. Ruth grows more worried by the day. Her
father's stationery store is shut down; she and Miriam are mocked
in the street; their school is closed. Then one night in November,
the family's flat is broken into. Ruth's father is dragged into the
square and arrested, along with hundreds of other Jewish men. Ruth,
her family, her friends and her community struggle to survive the
fiery night and the terrifying, uncertain future ahead of them.
Featuring non-fiction support material, a glossary and reader
response questions, this story takes readers to Kristallnacht, the
Night of Broken Glass, one of history's most important moments.
Join the spunky and powerful Sparkle Dragons as they blast their
glitter fire and put their brains together to save the queendom
from polka-dotted pollution in this hilarious, easy-to-read graphic
novel. Meet the Sparkle Dragons: the spunkiest crew in all of
Princess Puff's queendom! Trixie is fierce with brains and beauty.
Rue is tough as nails with a heart of shimmering gold. And, last
but not least, Glinda, who often has her head in the clouds, but
her out-of-the-box problem-solving can be her strongest asset. With
their unique powers combined, they are an unstoppable force! And
let's be honest: fighting off bad guys with glitter beams can be
pretty hilarious . . . and sticky! Bad guys can be quite clever in
this queendom, but the Sparkle Dragons don’t miss a trick. When
the Rain River is polluted with polka dots, Robert—not Bob—the
Troll takes the heat for it. But he says he is innocent! Not to
worry—the Sparkle Dragons are hot on the tails of the true
culprits. That is, if Princess Puff and her unicorn BFF will stop
getting in their way. How can the Sparkle Dragons fire up a
rock-solid case to prove Robert's innocence and find out who is
really at the bottom of these polluting polka dots?
What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young readers dive
into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by
Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about
the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship with the
kingdom and the real research that's been done by historians and
scientists who are trying to locate Atlantis. Featured in plenty of
movies, books, and comics, Atlantis is still relevent in popular
culture today...but does it really exist? Find out all the facts we
do know about it in this exciting book. Series Overview: Following
the same format as the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was?
series, the What Do We Know About? books explore the histories of
famous cryptids, mysteries, and phenomenons.
The legendary story of Balto comes to life in this heavily
illustrated nonfiction chapter book series, perfect for fans of
Ranger in Time! In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome,
Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of
Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650
miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the
long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a
hero. This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life
animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art
throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an
exciting journey they won't soon forget. Fans of Ranger in Time
will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!
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Green Energy (Hardcover)
Emma Carlson-Berne, L J Tracosas
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R272
R251
Discovery Miles 2 510
Save R21 (8%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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Did you know that you can light your home using only the power of
the sun and the wind? Or that rotting garbage can be used to make
energy? Packed with fascinating facts and fun activities and
experiments, STEAM & Me books use science, technology,
engineering, arts, and math to feed your curiosity and spark your
creativity. STEAM & Me is all about you!
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R398
R330
Discovery Miles 3 300
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