Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Kalpana Chawla
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Kalpana Chawla!Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to go to space. Though she was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she continues to inspire girls in India and around the world to pursue their dreams of spaceflight.In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Raakhee Mirchandani, readers learn about the amazing life of Kalpana Chawla--and how she persisted.Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Kalpana Chawla''s footsteps and make a difference!A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.And don?t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Temple Grandin, Malala Yousafzai, and more!
£7.55
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Simone Biles
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Simone Biles: "Written in an accessible format for young readers, this is a great beginner biography." —School Library Journal
£14.44
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Deb Haaland
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Deb Haaland:"[A]n empowering message of perseverance. . .This is a worthy addition to an already successful series." —School Library Journal
£14.44
Penguin Young Readers Group She Persisted Deb Haaland
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Deb Haaland:"[A]n empowering message of perseverance. . .This is a worthy addition to an already successful series." —School Library Journal
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc In and Out the Window
Book SynopsisThe largest single anthology of Jane Yolen''s poetry, containing more than one hundred poems for all occasions?with fun black-and-white art throughout.Our KitchenSmells of mornings,blueberry muffins,hot chocolate, tea.It smells of baconand of eggs.It smells of family.For the first time, legendary author Jane Yolen gathers the largest single anthology of her poetry celebrating childhood. At home or at school, playing sports or practicing music, enjoying the holidays or delighting in each season, Jane Yolen?s masterful collection shows just how lively it is to be a kid. With whimsical artwork by Cathrin Peterslund, this collection of more than one hundred poems is a classic that children are sure to return to again and again.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen
Book SynopsisA sweeping adventure filled with a hidden island, family secrets, shocking betrayals, amazing music, and girl power, by iconic Spice Girl, songwriter and author Geri Halliwell-Horner.It's time to find your power.Suddenly orphaned and alone, Rosie Frost is sent to the mysterious Bloodstone Island—home not only to a school for extraordinary teens, but also a sanctuary for endangered species. There, Rosie confronts a menacing deputy headmaster, a group of mean kids intent on destroying her, and shocking family secrets. She also discovers that history can come to life in ways she never could have imagined. When the island itself comes under threat, Rosie knows she must enter and win the Falcon Queen games in a desperate bid to save it. But Rosie can't do it alone. She finds that believing in herself—and her friends—is the first step to finding the power she never knew she had.*All Trade Review"This book mixes elements of fantasy with history, mystery, and adventure, but it is, at its core, a coming-of-age story. Rosie blossoms when she starts to let her walls down, and the supporting characters who eventually become her friends round out the story. The school and the island are fantastic settings: readers will be bursting to visit Bloodstone Island, with its rare creatures and old secrets. If an English boarding school on an island full of wild, rare animals isn’t enough to grab readers, Rosie Frost, an empowering new heroine, certainly will." —School Library Journal"This contemporary, girl-power story has light paranormal and fantastical elements and is fueled by a captivating mystery and adventure. It also features quick pacing, fun and engaging worldbuilding, and a lead character who is easy to root for. Exuberant, action-packed, and warmhearted." —Kirkus Reviews"[A]n effervescent fantasy series . . . smart twists rooted in real-life history add excitement, and Anne Boleyn’s indomitable spirit literally and figuratively haunts this lively debut, inspiring Rosie and propelling the tale’s feminist, eco-preservationist message." —Publishers Weekly
£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Opal Lee
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£6.99
Penguin Young Readers Group She Persisted Dolores Huerta
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£14.44
Penguin Young Readers Group She Persisted Dolores Huerta
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£7.60
Penguin Putnam Inc Cornrows
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£16.19
Random House USA Inc My Father the Panda Killer
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£17.09
Random House USA Inc My Father the Panda Killer
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£20.89
Random House Children's Books Unstoppable Us Volume 1 How Humans Took Over the
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A New York Times Best Book of the YearGripping and thought-provoking. —The New York Times Even though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story! From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances on Earth millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, complete with maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations that bring his dynamic, unputdownable writing to life.
£26.59
Random House Children's Books The Swans of Harlem Adapted for Young Adults
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Random House USA Inc The Night Before Freedom
Book SynopsisThis moving picture book tells the story of Juneteenth with all the care and reverence such a holiday deserves. The rhyming text and stunning illustrations will teach children about this historic day in history.'Twas the night before freedom, and all through the South, long-whispered rumors had, spread word of mouth. It’s coming! It’s coming! I heard people say. Emancipation is coming our way.Eight-year-old David and his family gather at Grandma’s house in Galveston, Texas, for a cherished family tradition: Grandma’s annual retelling of the story of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln meant that all enslaved persons within the rebellious states would be free as of January 1, 1863. However, people in Texas did not receive the news of their emancipation until two and a ha
£20.89
Random House Children's Books Diary of a Dying Girl
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£16.14
Random House Children's Books Diary of a Dying Girl
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£14.11
Random House USA Inc I Am My Name
£23.01
Random House USA Inc Happy Lunar New Year Sesame Street
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£10.44
Random House USA Inc Baking with Mi Abuelita
Book SynopsisFamily traditions are special, especially when they include baking a delicioso cake with your abuelita! This Step 2 Reader includes some words in Spanish!It's Papi's birthday! Which means it's time to get in the kitchen and bake the traditional family cake — Tres Leches! Together, we'll measure the ingredients and when some of it sticks to the pan, no worries! Abuelita is there to save the day. The family is working together on this special tradition, just like Papi did with Abuelita when he was young! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
£6.96
Random House USA Inc Baking with Mi Abuelita
Book SynopsisFamily traditions are special, especially when they include baking a delicioso cake with your abuelita! This Step 2 Reader includes some words in Spanish!It's Papi's birthday! Which means it's time to get in the kitchen and bake the traditional family cake — Tres Leches! Together, we'll measure the ingredients and when some of it sticks to the pan, no worries! Abuelita is there to save the day. The family is working together on this special tradition, just like Papi did with Abuelita when he was young! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Trade Review★ "Illustrations are delightful, perfectly portraying the big emotions that come with a big celebration....This book is a fabulous example of Rudine Sims Bishop’s mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors concept." —School Library Journal, starred review
£14.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is Ketanji Brown Jackson
Book SynopsisDiscover how a young girl who was the star of her school's debate team became a federal jurist and the first Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series that features newsmakers and trending topics.
£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is Nathan Chen
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£6.94
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is Nathan Chen
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£13.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Magic Is You New Years Wish
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£6.99
Random House USA Inc Fun Activity Books for Kids Box Set
Book SynopsisGet all three! Explore 50 states, national parks, and oceans and seas with this awesome activity book bundle.Take a trip through our amazing 50 states, 63 national parks, and all 5 of the world’s oceans and 20 seas in these three exciting books. Filled with fascinating facts and 100+ fun activities, each book takes kids on a thrilling travel adventure.With Fun with 50 States, Fun with National Parks, and Fun with Oceans and Seas, you’ll get: Fascinating and often weird facts, including where to dig for diamonds and keep them in the United States, which national park protects the tallest living tree in the world, and which ocean is home to the deepest point anywhere on the globe Fun activities ranging from mazes, dot-to-dots, and word searches to coloring pages, crack the codes, and matching games Maps locating and naming our country&rsquo
£22.49
Penguin Young Readers El mooch de Laxmi Laxmis Mooch Spanish Edition
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£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc The Lost Queen
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£14.97
Random House USA Inc Its Not Easy Being Santa Claus
Book SynopsisLife isn''t always easy—even for Santa Claus! In this hilarious picture book, Santa realizes that happiness is something found within when he tries working different professions. A perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer with a subtle message about self-acceptance!Santa is feeling grumpy! He has too many letters to read. His reindeer are quarreling. Someone''s taken his slippers. And Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables. When Santa decides to try something new (working in a department store, bakery, toy store, and delivering mail), he discovers that nothing is as rewarding as just being himself.Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a small mouse with BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a great holiday gift for kids 3-7!Look for It''s Not Easy Being a Ghost coming soon!Trade Review"A fun and meaningful holiday story wrapped up in a heartwarming package." —Kirkus Reviews"This simple holiday message paired with festive illustrations is sure to leave readers feeling jolly and excited for holiday fun." —School Library Journal
£8.99
Random House USA Inc Its Not Easy Being Santa Claus
Book SynopsisLife isn't always easy—even for Santa Claus! In this hilarious picture book, Santa realizes that happiness is something found within when he tries working different professions. A perfect Christmas gift or stocking stuffer with a subtle message about self-acceptance!Santa is feeling grumpy! He has too many letters to read. His reindeer are quarreling. Someone's taken his slippers. And Mrs. Claus wants him to eat more vegetables. When Santa decides to try something new (working in a department store, bakery, toy store, and delivering mail), he discovers that nothing is as rewarding as just being himself.Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a small mouse with BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a great holiday gift for kids 3-7!Look for It's Not Easy Being a Ghost coming soon!Trade Review"A fun and meaningful holiday story wrapped up in a heartwarming package." —Kirkus Reviews"This simple holiday message paired with festive illustrations is sure to leave readers feeling jolly and excited for holiday fun." —School Library Journal
£13.99
Random House Children's Books Gabrielle Sesame Street Friends
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£8.54
Random House Children's Books Last One to Die
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£11.69
Random House Children's Books Its Not Bragging If Its True
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£7.99
Random House Children's Books Unstoppable Us Volume 2 Why the World Isnt Fair
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes the second volume in the bestselling Unstoppable Us series that traces human development from the Agricultural Revolution to Prehistoric Egypt.Humans may have taken over the world, but what happened next? How did our hunter-gatherer ancestors become village farmers? Why were kingdoms and laws established? How did we go from being the rulers of Earth to the rulers of each other?And why isn’t the world fair?The answer to all of that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story!From cultivating land and sharing resources to building pyramids and paying taxes, prepare to discover how humans established civilization, endured the consequences for it, and created history-changing inventions along the way. In Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World, acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari explored the early history of humankind. In Volume 2, he is back with another expertly crafted story of how human society evolved and flourished. His dynamic writing is accompanied by maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations, making the incredible story of our past fun, engaging, and impossible to put down.
£26.59
Random House Children's Books Blood at the Root
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£22.79
Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Shirley Chisholm
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£7.60
Penguin Young Readers Group Who Is LinManuel Miranda
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£15.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Who Is Shaun White
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£15.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Who Is Tony Hawk
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£15.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Katherine Johnson
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Penguin Young Readers Group Tío y tío Tío and Tío Spanish Edition
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£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc Top Chef 6
£7.74
Penguin Random House LLC Quién fue Pelé
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£6.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Who Is Lionel Messi
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£13.99
Random House Children's Books Eve Adapted for Young Adults
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Random House Children's Books Happy Kwanzaa Sesame Street
Book SynopsisCelebrate Kwanzaa with Gabrielle, Tamir—and Elmo—on Sesame Street!Happy Kwanzaa! Gabrielle and Tamir are excited to celebrate their African American culture—and Elmo is excited to learn all about the holiday. From lighting the candles in the kinara, to discussing the seven principles, and enjoying a family feast, there's a lot to be excited about! This colorful book with sturdy board pages makes a great Kwanzaa gift for young boys and girls.Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is dedicated to helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. By creating researched-based media and resources for families around the world, Sesame Workshop is able to meet children’s most pressing needs. With a focus on foundational knowledge & skills, creativity & playful problem-solving, self-identify & belonging, and emotional well-being, Sesame Street is the most trusted name in early learning.
£10.59
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Eyewitness Arctic and Antarctic
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£10.16
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Bilingual Babys First Day of the Dead Día de
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£8.01
