Children’s / Teenage fiction: True stories told as fiction
Portage & Main Press Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story
Book SynopsisInspired by true events, this story of strength, family, and culture shares the awe-inspiring resilience of Elder Betty Ross.Abandoned as a young child, Betsy is adopted into a loving family. A few short years later, at the age of 8, everything changes. Betsy is taken away to a residential school. There she is forced to endure abuse and indignity, but Betsy recalls the words her father spoke to her at Sugar Falls—words that give her the resilience, strength, and determination to survive.Sugar Falls is based on the true story of Betty Ross, Elder from Cross Lake First Nation. We wish to acknowledge, with the utmost gratitude, Betty’s generosity in sharing her story. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Sugar Falls goes to support the bursary program for The Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation.This 10th-anniversary edition brings David A. Robertson’s national bestseller to life in full colour, with a foreword by The Hon. Murray Sinclair, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and a touching afterword from Elder Betty Ross herself.Trade ReviewShortlisted for the SOLS First Nation Communities READ Award * Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) *For those Canadians who know little about the residential school system, Sugar Falls is a crucial text in their education about a truly shameful episode in the history of Canada. Highly Recommended. * CM Association *Among CBC Books' 21 Canadian comics to watch for in spring 2021 * CBC Books *A powerful graphic novel. * CBC *[Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story] was still able to shock me. The truths this novel is able to portray so clearly through the use of illustrations is amazing, and I would encourage anyone and everyone to read it. -- Bella Crysler * Ottawa Public Library *Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story is a wonderfully illustrated...graphic novel that through images and words, portrays the emotions and experiences of Betty. Its impact on young readers, including university students, provides grounds for discussion and a visual connection to a human experience. It is a definite must-read that is both accessible and engaging, while offering a lesson about the past and engaging with the present. -- Karl Hele * Anishinabek News *
£15.99
Galison Little Feminist Picture Book
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£13.49
Pan Macmillan The Owl Who Came for Christmas
Book SynopsisA heart-warming Christmas tale – inspired by an amazing true animal story.Christmas is coming, and the decorations are going up…But one family is about to discover an unexpected visitor snuggled up in their Christmas tree…A little owl called Rosie!The Owl Who Came for Christmas is the perfect gift for young animal lovers – and those who love incredible true animal stories. A read-aloud treat from John Hay and Garry Parsons, the illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped series.With facts about owls and the real events behind the story!Trade ReviewFull of colour with a touch of sparkle * Newbury Weekly News *
£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the
Book SynopsisWith a masterful mix of comic timing and disarming poignancy, Newbery Honoree Eugene Yelchin offers a memoir of growing up in Cold War Russia.Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents' dream that he become a national hero when he doesn't even have his own room? He's not a star athlete or a legendary ballet dancer. In the tiny apartment he shares with his Baryshnikov-obsessed mother, poetry-loving father, continually outraged grandmother, and safely talented brother, all Yevgeny has is his little pencil, the underside of a massive table, and the doodles that could change everything. With equal amounts charm and solemnity, award-winning author and artist Eugene Yelchin recounts in hilarious detail his childhood in Cold War Russia as a young boy desperate to understand his place in his family.
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Bob to the Rescue: An Illustrated Picture Book
Book SynopsisThis is a fully-illustrated, 32-page picture book for children by the authors of a street cat named Bob. When Bob finds a lost little puppy in the park, he remembers what it's like to be homeless and hungry so he does all he can to help his new friend. It is perfect for younger fans of Bob the cat and James Bowen.
£8.65
HarperCollins India Strange Stories from History: Quirky History 2
Book SynopsisCan it get quirkier than that? See history come alive and pop right out of this book through this amazing collection of unusual stories!
£10.79
Penguin Random House India The Boy Who Loved Birds
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£9.79
Walker Books Ltd The House by the Lake The Story of a Home and a
Book SynopsisA beautiful picture-book adaptation of Thomas Harding''s Costa-shortlisted biography for adults, exquisitely illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.On the outskirts of Berlin, a wooden cottage stands on the shore of a lake. Over the course of a century, this little house played host to a loving Jewish family, a renowned Nazi composer, wartime refugees and a Stasi informant; in that time, a world war came and went, and the Berlin Wall was built a stone''s throw from the cottage''s back door. Thomas Harding first shared this remarkable story in his Costa-shortlisted biography The House by the Lake now he has rendered it into a deeply moving picture-book for young readers. With words that read like a haunting fairy-tale, and magnificent artwork by Britta Teckentrup, this is the astonishing true story of the house by the lake.PRAISE FOR THE ORIGINAL BIOGRAPHY OF THE HOUSE BY THE LAKE: A Radio 4 Book of the WeekNamed a Best Book Trade ReviewThe tome, published on Thursday by Walker Books, introduces themes of prejudice, belonging, identity and family, and features evocative illustrations by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup. * The Jewish Telegraph *Britta Teckentrup’s delicate, ethereal images enhance an atmospheric and ultimately uplifting tale that serves as an allegory for Germany’s troubled journey to its present-day state of stability. * The Financial Times *It made me feel hooked and the stunning illustrations brought it to life. It is set in Berlin, Germany. This fantastic book is truly great for people eager to learn about World War 2 and the Berlin Wall. I definitely would recommend this book because I think that other children will like it too!Feedback from Mrs Haynes, Class 3 Teacher at Milecastle Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne:The book this afternoon is absolutely wonderful! The illustrations are beautiful and it fits perfectly with my lessons as this term we are focussing on illustrators and how pictures can help to tell a story.We read it together as a class and every child wrote a book review. They all gave it 5 stars and from a teacher’s perspective I can say that it led to so many brilliant discussions about Germany and WW2. * Books Up North *Featured in a travel story about the Alexander Haus in The Telegraph. * The Telegraph *Featured in an interview with Thomas Harding in The i. * The i *
£12.34
Chicago Review Press A Pirate's Life for She: Swashbuckling Women
Book SynopsisPirates are an enduring popular subject, depicted often in songs, stories, and Halloween costumes. Yet the truth about pirate women—who they were, why they went to sea, and what their lives were really like—is seldom a part of the conversation. In this Seven Seas history of the world’s female buccaneers, A Pirate's Life for She tells the story of 16 women who through the ages who sailed alongside—and sometimes in command of—their male counterparts. These women came from all walks of life but had one thing in common: a desire for freedom. History has largely ignored these female swashbucklers, until now. Here are their stories, from ancient Norse princess Alfhild to Sayyida al-Hurra of the Barbary corsairs; from Grace O’Malley, who terrorized shipping operations around the British Isles during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I; to Cheng I Sao, who commanded a fleet of 1,400 ships off China in the early 19th century. Author Laura Sook Duncombe takes an honest look at these women, acknowledging that they are not easy heroines: they are lawbreakers. A Pirate's Life for She tells their full stories, focusing on the reasons they became pirates. It is possible to admire the courage, determination, and skills these women possessed without endorsing her actions. These are the remarkable stories of women who took control of their own destinies in a world where the odds were against them, empowering young women to reach for their own dreams.Trade Review"A thought-provoking treatise on charting one's destiny without societal constrictions." -- Kirkus Reviews"In A Pirate's Life for She Laura Sook Duncombe succeeds again in her quest to balance the books of pirate history by showing that women were indeed as capable as men in militant seafaring and piratical enterprise." Benerson Little, author of The Golden Age of Piracy: The Truth Behind Pirate Myths"Girls who read A Pirate's Life for She get to peek into the less conventional lives of some historical women led, when piracy offered a way out of the constraints of their times." Daphne Olive, host of Fathoms Deep , a Black Sails podcast" A Pirate's Life for She is a book full of incredible tales, rich history, and personal pathos. The author has succeeded in every way at capturing what it means to fight for our lives as women...and thereby feel like a bit of a pirate. What a fantastic swashbuckling feminist collection of important adventures." Lyndsay Faye, author of Jane Steele"This informative YA companion to 2017's Pirate Woman will resonate with readers who are already interested in the subject of pirates throughout history." School Library Journal Online
£15.26
Welbeck Publishing Group The Life of Anne Frank
Book SynopsisOn the 75th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust, discover the inspirational biography of Anne Frank the girl who refused to give up hope, even in the darkest of times. In 1942, Anne Frank was given the gift of a red-and-white checked diary for her thirteenth birthday. Nearly one month later Anne and her family went into hiding to escape the persecution of the Nazis, and so the diary of her life in hiding began. In this book, children can learn what life was like in the Secret Annex set to the background of tense radio news reports and constant fear of the ongoing war, as well as reading about Anne''s thoughts, hopes and dreams of a better future. Packaged in a beautiful slipcase and featuring a red-and-white checked folder of additional content to personalise, including maps, recipes, drawings, letters to the future, story prompts, and much more. Readers can discover more about Anne, the Holocaust, and be inspired to keep their own diary.
£12.74
Bok Bok Books The Boy with the Dancing Bells: The Story of
Book SynopsisDeshis Create series - Let's explore the lives of celebrated artists of Bangladeshi heritage shaping the creative world. Akram is a little boy who cannot stop moving. Dancing is the only way he can channel his endless energy. When he enters the world of kathak at the age of seven, he discovers the special ankle-bells that kathak dancers wear, each ringing in its own, unique way. He is spellbound! Find out about Akram Khan's journey from a little boy who always got into mischief to one of the most respected dance artists of today.
£9.49
Bok Bok Books - Akramer Naacher Ghungur: - The Story of Akram
Book SynopsisDeshis Create series - Let's explore the lives of celebrated artists of Bangladeshi heritage shaping the creative world. Akram is a little boy who cannot stop moving. Dancing is the only way he can channel his endless energy. When he enters the world of kathak at the age of seven, he discovers the special ankle-bells that kathak dancers wear, each ringing in its own, unique way. He is spellbound! Find out about Akram Khan's journey from a little boy who always got into mischief to one of the most respected dance artists of today.
£9.49
Westland Publications Limited Born to Bat: A Story Inspired by Mithali Raj
Book SynopsisIf there was one thing that little Mithali loved more than anything else, it was to sleep and dream beautiful dreams. But when her mother encouraged her to follow her dreams, she discovered that it''s harder than she thought. It took her a lot of grit and determination to be the champion cricketer that the world knows today. Inspired by the life of the cricket superstar Mithali Raj.
£12.39
Westland Publications Limited Braving the Bullet: A Story Inspired by Malala
Book SynopsisMalala was fearless. In a society where little girls were kept behind closed doors, Malala went to school. When the Taliban came to power and closed all schools for girls in the Swat valley, Malala continued to speak about every child's right to receive an education. She even braved a bullet, yet carried on tirelessly, fighting for girls' rights.In 2014, at the age of seventeen, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts.
£12.39
Westland Publications Limited Its an Amazing Universe: A Story Inspired by
Book SynopsisWhen Stephen Hawking was a little boy, people often called him odd. He was different. When the other kids were busy playing and having fun Stephen wondered about the mysteries of space, stars and beyond. Then a sudden bout of illness changed his life forever. But Hawkings wasn't one who'd give up so easily. He fought his illness and overcame disabilities, and his genius and endless curiosity powered his work. He went on to make several revolutionary discoveries, including the black hole theory that shook the science world.
£12.39
HarperCollins Publishers The Lost Diary of King Henry VIIIs Executioner Lost Diaries S
Book SynopsisDiaries and scrapbook cuttings of Chopper Smith - chief executioner at the court of King Henry VIII - reveal details of life in Tudor time. They also include: banquets and beheadings; torture and terror; weddings and funerals; the King's private thoughts; Henry's wives and the loves of their lives; and more.
£8.67
HarperCollins Publishers When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit A classic and unforgettable childrens book from the author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Book SynopsisPartly autobiographical, this is first of the internationally acclaimed trilogy by Judith Kerr telling the unforgettable story of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany at the start of the Second World WarTrade Review“A compassionate introduction to the whole subject of World War II” – Books for your Children “An extremely exciting adventure story.” – Daily Express “A charming and touching book, often very funny” – Daily Mail “Exact, intelligent and unsentimental.” – Sunday Telegraph
£12.34
Zondervan Alone Yet Not Alone
Book SynopsisA miraculous survival. An extraordinary faith. Autumn 1755. Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America’s new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. Until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French-Indian War, and the devastating raid known as the Penn’s Creek Massacre.The lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by a band of Allegheny warriors. Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara and Regina hold firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in their darkest hour, and that they will be reunited again.“This is a well-written adventure told from the point of view of an intelligent, observant, and mature girl on the brink of adolescence.” —Publishers Weekly
£8.06
Penguin Young Readers Group Who Is Michael Jordan
Book SynopsisGrab your Js and hit the court with this Who Was? biography about NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
£7.01
Penguin Putnam Inc What Is the Story of Transformers
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£7.59
Random House Children's Books Helen Keller Courage in the Dark Step Into
Book SynopsisWhen a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader level.
£6.96
AuthorHouse Tales Of The Boo
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£11.97
Henry Holt & Company Flying High The Story of Gymnastics Champion
Book SynopsisA lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, international gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar.
£14.24
£17.46
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC We Are All Inventors
Book SynopsisUnleash your IMAGINATION and learn all about INVENTING in this fact-packed new picture book from the bestselling creator of the FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN series and WE ARE ALL ASTRONAUTS. This is the perfect introduction to inventing for the next generation of curious creators, whoever they may be.Can you feel it? That FANTASTICAL FIZZ of CURIOSITY? Lizzy Sparks has the spark, the spark of INVENTION, and she's going to need it because her pet hamster Gizmo is MISSING! That''s where Milly, Lizzy''s super-smart babysitter, comes in. She''s going to show Lizzy how inventors NEVER give up because there''s an inventor in ALL of us. And maybe Lizzy can invent the perfect solution to find Gizmo. Join Lizzy, Milly and Gizmo in the second title of Kate Pankhurst''s new non-fiction picture book series. Including facts on famous female inventors (like Mary Hopkinson and Marie Curie), the industrial revolution, how inventions are made, life-saving inventions, planet-saving inventions and MORE! Mixing STEM topics with a story of adventure and learning will inspire and entertain curious minds. From Kate Pankhurst, award-winning creator of FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN, this is the second in a new series tackling popular non-fiction topics in fun new ways. Inspiring young readers to aim high, dream big and see that they can design their future.
£12.34
Unseen Books El Chico Que Lo Sabía (Carlo Acutis)
£9.37
Little, Brown & Company Dolly
Book SynopsisA rhythmically told and vibrantly illustrated picture book biography of Dolly Parton: an American icon beloved by all.You’ve likely heard of the performer Dolly Parton. But do you know where this dazzling songwriter and musician draws her roots? As one of twelve children growing up in rural Tennessee, Dolly was determined to be seen and heard. From her front porch to her church choir, every stage was an opportunity to perform and share her many talents. While balancing farm chores with schoolwork, Dolly never lost sight of her dreams, composing her first song at age five and performing at the Grand Ole Opry at age thirteen. With lilting language and vibrant artwork, this childhood story captures the unique gifts of Dolly Parton, while also honoring the measures of her success: resilience, confidence, family, and kindness.
£12.99
Little, Brown & Company Encounter
Book SynopsisA powerful imagining by two Native creators of the first encounter between a European explorer and a Native North American that celebrates our ability to acknowledge difference and find common ground.
£15.19
Little, Brown & Company Superpower Dogs Halo Disaster Response Dog
Book SynopsisJoin rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs!
£8.50
Little, Brown & Company America Border Culture Dreamer
Book SynopsisFirst- and second-generation immigrants to the US from all around the world collaborate with renowned photographer Wendy Ewald to create a stunning, surprising catalog of their experiences from A to Z.
£15.19
Union Square & Co. Never Too Young
Book SynopsisAnyone - no matter how young - can make a difference! Meet 50 incredible kids who had a positive impact in their communities and the world.Trade Review“Kids and young adults accomplish amazing things, as Weintraub shows in 50 profiles. Horton features each individual, their portraits enclosed in frames set against playful, thematic backgrounds. The subjects range from artists to inventors, activists to scientists. They include Joan of Arc, Louis Braille, S.E. Hinton, Tavi Gevinson, Pablo Picasso, and Venus and Serena Williams. The figures each receive a page that describes how their curiosity, passion, or quest led to their achievements and notoriety: ‘Some children ask their parents if they can have a cat or dog, but Aisholpan, a 10-year-old girl living in the mountains of Mongolia, asked her parents for an eagle,’ Weintraub writes of Aisholpan Nurgaiv, known as the Eagle Huntress. By focusing on individuals from different eras and geographies, Weintraub affirms that there are myriad ways to live and to make an impact.” —Publishers Weekly “The stories and achievements of 50 amazing people—all of whom began their journeys as children—are brought together in this collection. Kids who were born with unique talents, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Clara Schumann, are joined by courageous youth, such as Anne Frank and Ruby Bridges, and by hardworking young scientists and athletes, such as Akrit Jaswal (the youngest person to perform surgery in modern history) and Pelé, considered by many to be the best soccer player in the world. Many included, such as Thandiwe Chama and Om Prakash Gurjar, have overcome great obstacles and have become advocates for children, literacy, and equality. Each full-page biography is accompanied by a bold, full-page color portrait, which gives further insight into their passion, and the seamlessly flowing text makes this both an interesting and fast read. Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight for what is right.” —Booklist “People from different countries and eras who have achieved significant accomplishments by the age of 18 are the subjects of this contemporary collective biography, which opposes jaunty, intensely colored portraits against breezy, one-page descriptions. Under each illustration, there is often a personal quotation. For example, Katie Stagliano, who started a foundation called Katie’s Krops that encourages young people to grow vegetables to feed the hungry, said: ‘I believe that youth have the power to do incredible things.’ Indeed. Pablo Picasso, Louis Armstrong, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Clara Schumann are well-known for having developed their talents early. Perhaps the more interesting figures are the kids who are still teenagers or in their early 20s now. Young women, including trans woman activist Jazz Jennings, and young men from countries including the U.S., Canada, Zambia, India, Pakistan, Brazil, and Syria are among the currently living biographees. Joining Malala Yousafzai are Mongolian Aisholpan Nurgaiv, a champion eagle hunter (unusual both for her age and gender), and Rhode Islander Nicholas Lowinger, a young Jew who founded Gotta Have Sole, an organization that provides new shoes to kids in homeless shelters. . . . Will give some readers inspiration and ideas for ways that they can help their own communities right now.” —Kirkus“Kids and young adults accomplish amazing things, as Weintraub shows in 50 profiles. Horton features each individual, their portraits enclosed in frames set against playful, thematic backgrounds. The subjects range from artists to inventors, activists to scientists. They include Joan of Arc, Louis Braille, S.E. Hinton, Tavi Gevinson, Pablo Picasso, and Venus and Serena Williams. The figures each receive a page that describes how their curiosity, passion, or quest led to their achievements and notoriety: ‘Some children ask their parents if they can have a cat or dog, but Aisholpan, a 10-year-old girl living in the mountains of Mongolia, asked her parents for an eagle,’ Weintraub writes of Aisholpan Nurgaiv, known as the Eagle Huntress. By focusing on individuals from different eras and geographies, Weintraub affirms that there are myriad ways to live and to make an impact.” —Publishers Weekly “The stories and achievements of 50 amazing people—all of whom began their journeys as children—are brought together in this collection. Kids who were born with unique talents, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Clara Schumann, are joined by courageous youth, such as Anne Frank and Ruby Bridges, and by hardworking young scientists and athletes, such as Akrit Jaswal (the youngest person to perform surgery in modern history) and Pelé, considered by many to be the best soccer player in the world. Many included, such as Thandiwe Chama and Om Prakash Gurjar, have overcome great obstacles and have become advocates for children, literacy, and equality. Each full-page biography is accompanied by a bold, full-page color portrait, which gives further insight into their passion, and the seamlessly flowing text makes this both an interesting and fast read. Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight for what is right.” —Booklist “People from different countries and eras who have achieved significant accomplishments by the age of 18 are the subjects of this contemporary collective biography, which opposes jaunty, intensely colored portraits against breezy, one-page descriptions. Under each illustration, there is often a personal quotation. For example, Katie Stagliano, who started a foundation called Katie’s Krops that encourages young people to grow vegetables to feed the hungry, said: ‘I believe that youth have the power to do incredible things.’ Indeed. Pablo Picasso, Louis Armstrong, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Clara Schumann are well-known for having developed their talents early. Perhaps the more interesting figures are the kids who are still teenagers or in their early 20s now. Young women, including trans woman activist Jazz Jennings, and young men from countries including the U.S., Canada, Zambia, India, Pakistan, Brazil, and Syria are among the currently living biographees. Joining Malala Yousafzai are Mongolian Aisholpan Nurgaiv, a champion eagle hunter (unusual both for her age and gender), and Rhode Islander Nicholas Lowinger, a young Jew who founded Gotta Have Sole, an organization that provides new shoes to kids in homeless shelters. . . . Will give some readers inspiration and ideas for ways that they can help their own communities right now.” —Kirkus
£11.39
Lee & Low Books Inc Etched In Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter
Book SynopsisAn evocative portrait of an enslaved potter in the Deep South; who quietly protested through his art.
£15.29
Seven Stories Press,U.S. No To Despair: Mordechai Anielewicz
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£9.99
Seven Stories Press,U.S. No To Homophobia: Harvey Milk
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£13.49
Lerner Publishing Group Shoham's Bangle
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£15.19
Lerner Publishing Group Professor Buber and His Cats
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£15.19
Lerner Publishing Group Shoham's Bangle
Book SynopsisA Sydney Taylor Notable BookWinner of the Crystal Kite AwardTablet Magazine''s Best Jewish Kids Books of the YearShoham''s bangle jingles and jangles, clinks and clacks.Shoham wears a golden bangle on her wrist, just like her Nana Aziza. Their bangles jingle when they cook, and glitter in the sun. When Shoham and her family must leave Iraq, they are allowed to take only one suitcase each. They may take no jewelry. Shoham has the important job of carrying Nana?s homemade pita bread, which Nana says they will eat when they get to Israel. But when they finally arrive and it is time to eat, Shoham bites into something hard inside the pita bread.
£8.54
Lerner Publishing Group Professor Buber and His Cats
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£8.54
Bonnier Books Ltd The Eureka Moment Radioactivity
Book SynopsisFollow Marie Curie in this inspiring, informative narrative non-fiction book and learn about how her appetite for knowledge changed the world. Perfect for aspiring scientists over 9 years old!Driven by an insatiable curiosity, follow Marie Curie as she secretly educates herself in a time and place where women were forbidden to study. Discover what barriers the famed female scientist faced, and how she went on to discover radioactivity and its properties. Explore the ways Marie Curie's incredible contributions would give rise to the advent of X-rays, revolutionising the medical field and saving the lives of many WW1 soldiers.The Eureka Moment series explores the greatest moments in science through the eyes of the scientists and inventors themselves, educating and encouraging a new generation of innovators. Each book is interspersed with short comic strips, dramatising all the missteps and struggles that ultimately lead to that 'Eureka' moment of tri
£7.08
Aurora Metro Publications Girl Out of Place
Book SynopsisAt the end of the war, Nell is released from an internment camp in Indonesia. While searching for her father in the chaos, she meets and becomes close to Tim, who is looking for his family too. Nell's journey takes her first to Singapore then to a new life and new friends in Australia. Finally, she has a ticket to visit her father in the Netherlands. But will Nell really be able to settle there - and will she ever see Tim again? Based on a true story, this is an exciting tale of courage and friendship, hope and determination, about the search for love and a place to finally call home.Trade Review“I was deeply moved… a beautifully written book …Van Duyn has succeeded in creating characters of flesh and blood.” – bol.com; “This compelling novel is based on a true story… the emotions and uncertainty of the adolescent Nell are beautifully expressed in a simple style with plenty of dialogue. The atmospheric descriptions provide an evocative picture of the chaotic times.” – Elly Bart, Biblion;
£9.99
Getty Trust Publications Brave Cloelia Retold From the Account in the
Book SynopsisIn his History of Early Rome, the ancient historian Livy tells the story of a Roman girl named Cloelia who was taken prisoner by Larth Porsena, the king of the Etruscans. Cloelia came up with a daring plan of escape from her Etruscan captors and in the process won the admiration of all Rome and of the Etruscan king himself, who freed her. For saving her city, a grateful Rome set up a statue in her honor, the first such ever to be put on the Sacred Way. Jane Louise Curry tells this exciting and true story in Brave Cloelia, beautifully illustrated by Jeff Crosby. Jane Louise Curry is the author of many books for young people, most recently Hold Up the Sky and Other Indian Tales of Texas and the Southwest and The Egyptian Box. Brave Cloelia is his sixth children's book.
£15.19
Chelsea House Publishers Madam C.J. Walker: Entrepreneur
Book SynopsisMadam C.J. Walker, the first woman - black or white - to become a self-made millionaire, started out as a laundress with few prospects. Originally named Sarah Breedlove, she was the first in her formerly enslaved family to be born free. Poor for most of her life, Walker invented a line of hair-care products when she was 37 years old. Eleven years later, she owned and operated her own thriving business, the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company. She trained thousands of consultants - almost all of them women - who purchased her products for resale to their customers throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Through her work, Walker created a legacy of pride and do-it-yourself spirit that still resonates today. Read about this remarkable woman and her legacy in ""Madam C.J. Walker: Entrepreneur"".
£25.46
Anaya Publishers Mi Primer Libro Sobre Picasso
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Playing at the Border
Book SynopsisTrade Review“By examining the life of Ma, whose story resonates with courage, persistence, and unity, Ho inspires readers to break barriers of their own.” — Horn Book (starred review) “A beautiful tribute to an award-winning musician with a heart much larger than the number of albums he has created and accolades he has garnered.” — New York Journal of Books “Everyone can benefit from Ho’s message of music bringing calm and peace to the world.” — Booklist “Hopeful and lovely.” — Kirkus Reviews “An ambitious portrait of a storied humanitarian with a clear message of advocacy.” — Publishers Weekly
£15.24
HarperCollins The Bicycle
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£15.16
Penguin Random House India 10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With
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£7.59
Penguin Random House India The Girl Who Climbed Mountains
Book SynopsisBefore Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to climb Mt Everest, she was a little girl with dreams as big as the sky.
£9.26
Random House USA Inc Indelible Ann The LargerThanLife Story of
Book SynopsisA folksy, larger-than-life picture book biography about Ann Richards, the late governor of Texas who has inspired countless women in politics today.Dorothy Ann Willis hailed from a small Texas town, but early on she found her voice and the guts to use it. During her childhood in San Diego and her high school years back in Texas (when she dropped the Dorothy), Ann discovered a spark and passion for civic duty. It led her all the way to Washington, DC, where she, along with other girls from around the country, learned about the business of politics. Fast forward to Ann taking on the political boys' club: she became county commissioner, then state treasurer, and finally governor of Texas. In this stunning picture book biography, full of vim, vigor, and folksy charm, two Texan creators take us through the life of the legendary big mouth, big hair governor of Texas, a woman who was inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt, and in turn became an inspiration to Hillary Clinton and
£15.19
