Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
National Geographic Kids Hoping for Rain The Dust Bowl Adventures of Patty
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£6.99
Fleming H. Revell Company The Manual to Middle School
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£16.57
Baker Publishing Group The Girls Guide to Conquering Middle School
Book SynopsisWith real-life hacks, clever illustrations, and practical advice, this survival guide will help girls navigate the do's and don'ts of middle school with confidence.
£15.10
Moody Publishers Ruth
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£12.25
Moody Publishers This Seats Saved
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£11.50
Bloomsbury Publishing USA How They Croaked
Book SynopsisThis fascinating collection of remarkable deaths is not for the faint of heartTrade Review*This all-too-informative study deserves the wild popularity it will without doubt acquire. * Booklist, starred review *Engaging, informative and downright disgusting. * Kirkus Reviews *Expect this one to be passed around and pored over. * School Library Journal *Carried away on a swift-flowing stream of body fluids, medical ineptitude, and O'Malley's deliciously snarky artwork, kids will agree they got exactly what they came for. * BCCB *
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Women Who Broke the Rules Sonia Sotomayor
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewInterior color illustrations, executed by different illustrators and in different styles, further enhance these titles. Visually appealing, with quality information, these books are ideal offerings. * School Library Journal *Not the first Sotomayor bio and certainly not the last but perhaps the most fun. * A Fuse #8 Production *
£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Women Who Broke the Rules Sacajawea
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis brisk and pithy series kickoff highlights Sacagawea's unique contributions to the Lewis and Clark expedition . . . . [Y]oung readers will come away properly inspired by the examples of these admirable rule-breakers. The author of the justly renowned What the Neighbors Thought series digs a little deeper with these equally engaging single volumes. * Kirkus Reviews *Interior color illustrations, executed by different illustrators and in different styles, further enhance these titles. Visually appealing, with quality information, these books are ideal offerings. * School Library Journal *
£7.59
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch
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£17.60
Rocky Pond Books American Ace
Book SynopsisThis riveting novel in verse, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Toni Morrison, explores American history and race through the eyes of a teenage boy embracing his newfound identity Connor’s grandmother leaves his dad a letter when she dies, and the letter’s confession shakes their tight-knit Italian-American family: The man who raised Dad is not his birth father. But the only clues to this birth father’s identity are a class ring and a pair of pilot’s wings. And so Connor takes it upon himself to investigate—a pursuit that becomes even more pressing when Dad is hospitalized after a stroke. What Connor discovers will lead him and his father to a new, richer understanding of race, identity, and each other.
£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc The Camping Trip That Changed America Theodore
Book SynopsisCaldecott medalist Mordicai Gerstein captures the majestic redwoods of Yosemite in this little-known but important story from our nation's history. In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by themselves in the uncharted woods, the two men saw sights and held discussions that would ultimately lead to the establishment of our National Parks.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
Book SynopsisAn inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the worldThis visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation.In this volume: Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodríguez Trías, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera
£17.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Young Readers
Book SynopsisNow a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's st
£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc I am Amelia Earhart Ordinary People Change the
Book SynopsisGroundbreaking American pilot Amelia Earhart is the 2nd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This biography follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
£11.99
Penguin Putnam Inc I am Abraham Lincoln
Book SynopsisEach picture book in this series is a biography of an American hero, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. This book spotlights Abraham Lincoln who always spoke his mind and was unafraid to speak for others.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable• Childhood moments that influenced the hero• Facts that make great conversation-starters• A virtue this person embodies: Abraham Lincoln's compassion made him a great leader. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
£13.01
Penguin Putnam Inc I Am Albert Einstein
Book SynopsisWe can all be heroes is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this one highlighting Albert Einstein (Cover may vary)Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This biography focuses on Albert Einstein''s never-ending curiosity and how it helped him be a better scientist. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each
£12.94
Penguin Putnam Inc I Am Rosa Parks
Book SynopsisCivil Rights leader Rosa Parks is the 3rd hero in in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic. The heros are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, and photos on the last page. This story focuses on Rosa Parks and how she always stood up for what''s right. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline
£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Ordinary People Change the World Gift Set
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£45.00
Henry Holt & Company Red Hot Salsa Bilingual Poems on Being Young and
Book SynopsisRed Hot Salsa is an extraordinary collection of bilingual poems from the bestselling editor of Cool Salsai think in spanishi write in englishi want to go back to puerto rico,but i wonder if my kink could livein ponce, mayagüez and carolinatengo las venas aculturadasescribo en spanglishabraham in español--from My Graduation Speech, by Tato LavieraTen years after the publication of the acclaimed Cool Salsa, editor Lori Marie Carlson has brought together a stunning variety of Latino poets for a long-awaited follow-up. Established and familiar names are joined by many new young voices, and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Oscar Hijuelos has written the Introduction. The poets collected here illuminate the difficulty of straddling cultures, languages, and identities. They celebrate food, family, love, and triumph. In English, Spanis
£18.04
Henry Holt & Company The House That Jane Built
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£16.99
Henry Holt & Company Machines Go to Work in the City
Book SynopsisToddlers love machines and things that go, and this book gives them everything they want, from a bucket truck to a tower crane to an airplane. Every other spread has an interactive gatefold which extends the original picture to three pages, revealing something new about each situation.The last spread diagrams each city machine, providing additional information for young readers to pore over again and again.William Low's classically-trained artist's eye adds a new layer to this genre, and both parents and children will appreciate the beautiful illustrations, the attention to detail, and the clever situational twists revealed by lifting the flaps.
£17.09
Henry Holt & Company Awesome Autumn
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£17.09
Henry Holt & Company Luna Me
Book SynopsisOnce there was a redwood treeone of the world''s largest and tallest trees, and one of the oldest. And once, born nearly a thousand years after the tree first took root, there was a girl named Julia, who was called Butterfly. When exploring her beloved forest, Butterfly wandered into a grove of ancient trees. One tree had broken branches and a big blue X on the side. It was going to be chopped down. Butterfly climbed up into the tree. A tree wouldn''t be cut down if it had a person living in it. This is the story of Julia Butterfly Hill and Luna, the redwood tree she lived in for two years, never once coming down. That is, not until Luna''s future was safe.
£16.99
Kensington Publishing Girlish
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£13.46
Louisiana State University Press The ABCs of LSU
Book SynopsisEducates and entertains young readers ages 4 to 8 through a litany of unique LSU landmarks, activities, traditions, history, and architecture. Each letter of the alphabet receives one page in the book, with two rhyming couplets of text by Linda Colquitt Taylor and charming colour illustrations by Erin Casteel depicting the themes.
£20.89
Albert Whitman & Company An Apple for Harriet Tubman
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£10.79
Albert Whitman & Company With Books and Bricks
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£999.99
Albert Whitman & Company ALICIA ALONSO DANCES ON
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£999.99
GLOBAL PUBLISHER SERVICES Dia De Los Muertos
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£12.13
Albert Whitman & Company Grace Lee Boggs Gardens of Hope
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£18.00
Albert Whitman & Company Gordon Parks
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£11.00
Albert Whitman & Company Holi Hai
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£17.09
Albert Whitman & Company Shaped by Her Hands
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£10.71
Paulist Press International,U.S. Saint Brendan and the Voyage before Columbus
Book Synopsis"Saint Brendan and the Voyage Before Columbus" is a picture book that introduces children and their parents to the story of Brendan's voyage to the land of Tir-na-n-Og; a voyage so fantastic that many people believed it was only a legend.
£11.04
Chronicle Books Tomfoolery
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£13.99
Mad Creek Books Con Papá With Papá
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£14.20
Mad Creek Books The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie
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£9.45
Mad Creek Books Las Aventuras de Chupacabra Charlie
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£9.45
Ohio State University Press Me Llamo Marcela
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£13.46
University of Minnesota Press dAulaires Book of Norwegian Folktales
Book SynopsisKnown for their vibrant and imaginative interpretations of Scandinavian folklore, Greek and Norse mythology, and American history, the books of Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire have entertained readers for more than seventy-five years. They received the Caldecott Medal for their book Abraham Lincoln and were later awarded the Regina Medal for their distinguished contribution to children’s literature.Trade Review"A treasure through childhood and beyond."—New York Times"A beautiful book for boys and girls."—Christian Science Monitor"One can count on a beautiful book from the d’Aulaires, and this promises to be one of their loveliest."—Kirkus Reviews"Easy to read and very fascinating."—Stuart’s Study"A great place to practice reading comprehension."—Family Fun Twin Cities"Twenty-one, thoughtfully collected folk stories...each accompanied by an oversized textured (sometimes dramatic, sometime cheeky) illustration, in black and white, in the style for which the couple is known."—The Horn Book Magazine
£20.89
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of Martin Luther King Jr.
Book SynopsisAn introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers. Born in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights. Young readers will learn how his interest in equality was sparked by experiences in his childhood, and how his legacy shaped modern America. Pairing detailed illustrations and an accessible narrative of Dr. King''s life, this book is ideal for a discussion about the history behind the holiday, or an early introduction to the struggle for civil rights in America. Includes a timeline of important dates. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personal
£7.99
Holiday House Inc apicturebookofrosaparks
Book SynopsisCalled The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger.When she was arrested in December 1955, her act of civil disobedience sparked the year-long Mongomery bus boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the city, African Americans refused to ride the public buses. This is considered the first large-scale US. demonstration against segregation. From Rosa Parks' early life through her activism and eventual honors, this fully-illustrated biography helps children understand the background and context that led Rosa Parks to fight for civil rights.Pura Belpré Honor-winning artist, Robert Casilla, gives life to history with his colorful paintings of Parks' story.Back matter includes author's note and timeline of important dates.For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-fr
£8.54
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth Picture Book
Book SynopsisDiscover the life story of one of American history's most imporant orators & freedom fighters.Sojourner Truth was born into slavery 1797, and what she would learn and do during her lifetime would change the country. She was one of the first African-American women in the United States to win a lawsuit against a white man. She traveled the country speaking out against slavery and racist injustice, and for her efforts she met and talked with two different presidents. Introduce young readers to a remarkable story of a woman who always believed there was more work to be done.For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first a
£8.03
Holiday House Inc Double Luck
Book SynopsisWhen Lu Chi Fa''s parents died in 1944, he was only three years old. The timing of the tragedy could not have been worse-- it was a time of political turmoil and severe hardship in China. Few people willingly took in orphans, and Chi Fa''s extended family was no exception. The young boy was shuffled from one house to another as his relatives turned him away, one by one. Even his loving sister was forbidden by her husband to take him under her roof. Chi fa was always hungry, often cold, and frequently beaten. But through all his struggles, he held onto his sister''s hopeful words: You are lucky, Chi Fa. Good fortune will find you. This stirring memoir of a painful childhood tells a story of resilience and courage, and attests to the power of even small acts of kindness.
£999.99
Holiday House Inc Blues Journey
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£17.09
Holiday House Inc Before She Was Harriet
Book SynopsisWho was Harriet Tubman before she was Harriet?We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was a slave whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she was a young girl whose father showed her the stars and the first steps on the path to freedom.An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor a woman of humble origins whose courage and compassion make her a larger than life hero.A lush and lyrical biography of Harriet Tubman, written in verse and illustrated by James Ransome, winner of the Coretta Scott King medal for The Creation.A Junior Library Guild SelectionA Coretta Scott King Honor BookA Christopher Award winnerA Jane Addams Children''s Honor BookA Booklist Top of the List selection
£17.09
Holiday House Inc Freedom Walkers
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£14.24
Holiday House Inc Because They Marched
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£18.00
