Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
Blue Star Press Who is the Soccer GOAT
£11.56
Cantata Learning He Changed Our Great Nation: Abraham Lincoln
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£7.95
Disruption Books Our Differences Make Us Stronger
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£15.29
Astra Publishing House Little Scoot
Book SynopsisA tiny tugboat overcomes her fears of a turbulent storm to save a stranded barge in this timeless tale of persistence.When faced with a tough challenge, Little Scoot only tries harder. Sent into a gathering storm to rescue a barge that's run aground, Little Scoot is tempted to turn around. But though she's scared of the squall, she perseveres through thunder, lightning, blustery winds, and swamping waves, reminding herself "Little Scoot never quits!" This triumphant tale is a testimony to the power of determination.Trade Review"In this short, unembellished tale of conquering one’s fear, Dotlich’s comfortable rhyme schemes are creative...(a) satisfying ending... may facilitate general discussions with young elementary readers about overcoming worries. The bold geometric design of the storm waves and determined tugboat will delight." —School Library Journal"To the burgeoning shelf of small-but-mighty-vehicle stories, add this one starring plucky tugboat Little Scoot. Page-turns are used effectively to add drama and suspense. Ikê’s digital illustrations capture the watery setting and the growing danger from the storm as well as Little Scoot’s changing emotions." —The Horn Book“Little Scoot is a windy, wavy, rhymey story of someone little doing something big. Readers of all ages will want to straighten their stacks in her wake!” —Liz Garton Scanlon, author of the Caldecott Honor winner All the World“Lucky the child who gets to share an adventure with Little Scoot! Rebecca Kai Dotlich gives her young audience an exciting adventure and a gentle lesson that scary things can be overcome with determination and a lot of heart.” —Alice Schertle, author of Little Blue Truck
£14.39
Astra Publishing House Once Upon a Family
Book SynopsisWhat would you wish for? This middle-grade novel exploring what it means to become a blended family is perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead's The List of Things That Will Not Change.12-year-old Winnie feels stuck. She's alone in a new town with a mom who doesn't seem to notice how miserable Winnie's new stepbrother and stepfather make her. One night, when Winnie makes a hasty wish, she nearly gets sideswiped by an odd bird, leading her to a strange oak tree with even stranger glowing leaves. Investigating the tree, Winnie discovers a nest of golden eggs with wishes inscribed on the shells. After Winnie accidentally breaks two of the eggs, the wishes come true. Winnie sneaks back to the tree to try to grant her own wishes. But when she realizes the wishes are coming true in unexpected and terrible ways, Winnie must find a way to fix everything. . . . .Trade Review"Hill enables readers to see deeply into Winnie, including her past, fears, anger, wishes, and the way she perceives her own story...Hill’s writing is full of poetic references readers will recognize, as when Winnie feels 'like the oldest sibling in a fairy tale where only third children ever win.'...A modern blended family story with a sprinkling of magic." —Kirkus Reviews“With immersive prose and a pinch of real magic, Amanda Rawson Hill spins a fairy tale about anxiety, anger, and acceptance that will linger with a reader ever after.”—Cindy Baldwin, author of Where the Watermelons Grow“An honest exploration of how anxiety can impact the stories we tell ourselves; readers will cheer for Winnie as she fights to write her own happily ever after.” —Jessica Vitalis, author of The Wolf's Curse
£16.99
Astra Publishing House Lady Has the Floor, A
Book SynopsisAn excellent example of picture-book biography. --Booklist, starred review. For fans of the best-selling titles I DISSENT and SHE PERSISTED, here is a non-fiction picture-book biography of Belva Lockwood, a lawyer, activist and presidential candidate who devoted her life to overcoming obstacles and demanding equality for women. Activist Belva Lockwood had big dreams and didn't let anyone stand in her way--not her father, her law school, or even the US Supreme Court. She fought for equality for women in the classroom, in the courtroom, and in politics. In her quest for fairness and parity, Belva ran for President of the United States, becoming the first woman on the ballot. This riveting non-fiction picture book illuminates the life of a woman who was never afraid to take the floor and speak her mind.Trade Review★“(An) informative and delightful biography… Hannigan’s style is pithy, but packed with facts. Belva comes alive as a feisty activist…Jay’s signature crackled artwork has a historical look, but also a childlike appeal that will bring the audience close. An excellent example of picture-book biography.” — Booklist, starred review★“This is an engaging introduction to a woman unknown to many, young and old, giving some insight into her adventurous personality. Her quotes are integrated into the illustrations, executed in oils with a crackle varnish, with a look reminiscent of 19th-century folk art. Soft blues and browns predominate in the naïve paintings, lending to their antique appearance. An excellent, well-researched model of its genre, which will inspire children to do whatever they desire in life, no matter what immediate restrictions exist.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review★“Hannigan presents an invigorating account of the life of Belva Lockwood…Working in her distinctively crackled folk style, Jay depicts powerful moments of resistance and courage from Lockwood’s life. Endnotes provide a timeline…highlighting significant events in the ongoing fight for women’s rights.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review★"Young Belva Lockwood was afraid of nothing...and refused to be silenced. Students will...be amazed at the fearlessness of this unsung champion of equal pay, equal opportunities, and equal respect for all. Highly Recommended." — School Library Connection, starred review“Hannigan thoroughly details Lockwood’s many triumphs, beginning with her childhood and young adult years, and concluding with her unsuccessful, though impressive, run for president. Nearly each page offers a quote from Lockwood’s speeches and writings and most resonate with today’s political climate…A time line provides dates and pertinent facts about the subject and the accomplishments of other women in law and politics. Lockwood’s struggles against great odds in the name of freedom are well outlined in this work. A fine addition to nonfiction collections.” — School Library Journal“Belva Ann Bennett Lockwood managed to rack up a string of women’s ‘firsts’ by storming the gates during a period in which Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony could seem somewhat passive in comparison. Jay(‘s) folk-art style with elongated figures, (and) muted tones… convey a sense of antiquity.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£8.54
Astra Publishing House Becoming Billie Holiday
Book SynopsisThe stunning voice and hard life of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday is revealed through evocative, accessible poetry. In 1915, Sadie Fagan gave birth to a daughter she named Eleanora. The world, however, would know her as Billie Holiday, possibly the greatest jazz singer of all time. Eleanora's journey to become a legend took her through pain, poverty, and run-ins with the law. By the time she was fifteen, she knew she possessed something that could possibly change her life--a voice. Eleanora could sing. Her remarkable voice led her to a place in the spotlight with some of the era's hottest big bands. Through a sequence of raw and poignant poems, New York Times best-selling and award-winning poet Carole Boston Weatherford chronicles the singer's young life, her fight for survival, and the dream she pursued with passion.Trade Review★ "The poetry is rich and evocative. . . . A remarkable tribute well worthy of its subject." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Readers will find a generous assortment of recommended reading and listening at the end of this proud, clear-voiced testimonial." —Booklist★ "[Weatherford] captures the woman's jazzy, candid voice so adroitly that at times the poems seem like they could have been lifted wholesale from Holiday's autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues. . . . This captivating title places readers solidly into Holiday's world, and is suitable for independent reading as well as a variety of classroom uses." —School Library Journal, starred review
£9.49
Astra Publishing House Dorothea's Eyes: Dorothea Lange Photographs the
Book Synopsis"An excellent beginner''s resource for biography, U.S. history, and women''s studies." ?Kirkus ReviewsHere is the powerful and inspiring biography of Dorothea Lange, activist, social reformer, and one of the founders of documentary photography.After a childhood bout of polio left her with a limp, all Dorothea Lange wanted to do was disappear.But her desire not to be seen helped her learn how to blend into the background and observe. With a passion for the artistic life, and in spite of her family''s disapproval, Lange pursued her dream to become a photographer and focused her lens on the previously unseen victims of the Great Depression.This poetic biography tells the emotional story of Lange''s life and includes a gallery of her photographs, an author''s note, a timeline, and a bibliography.
£9.49
Astra Publishing House Super Zero
Book SynopsisEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more.Albert has high hopes for the new squeakball season. He wants to score lots of goals! Then he gets his uniform number--a big, round zero. He runs and passes and makes lots of assists, but goals? Zero. His sister says zero is a secret super hero. Albert is sure it's cursed! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept:The number zero)
£15.29
Astra Publishing House Super Zero
Book SynopsisEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert and Wanda, who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes and more. Albert has high hopes for the new squeak ball season. He wants to score lots of goals! Then he gets his uniform number--a big, round zero. He runs and passes and makes lots of assists, but goals? Zero. His sister says zero is a secret superhero. Albert is sure it's cursed! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math concept: The number zero) Beautifully illustrated with stunning pictures and cute characters
£8.07
Astra Publishing House Traveling Shoes: The Story of Willye White, US
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£17.09
Astra Publishing House Bird Girl
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£17.09
Astra Publishing House Swinging Into History
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£13.09
Astra Publishing House Skybound
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£17.09
Astra Publishing House Equal
Book SynopsisAs social change sweeps across 1950s America, two boys—one white, one Black—discover the power of friendship and the importance of staying true to yourself It’s the summer of 1959 at the foot of Bakers Mountain in western North Carolina when 13-year-old Jackie Honeycutt first bumps into Thomas Freeman fishing on the riverbank. They hit it off, and Jackie hopes the two of them can be friends. But Jackie is white, and Thomas is Black—and Jackie quickly learns their growing friendship won’t be easy. Affected by the growing civil rights movement, Jackie is intent on being Thomas’s friend and, as a result, experiences racism and prejudice first-hand through bullying at school, family turmoil, and pressure from his community. Can Jackie free both his conscience and his voice—and ultimately do what''s right? A touching historical fiction tale about friendship and racial inequality, Equal is the fifth and final title in the popular Bakers Mountain Stories series.
£9.49
Barbour Publishing HT BE A COURAGEOUS GIRL OF GOD
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£13.57
Red Comet Press Fortune Cookies for Everyone Smithsonian
£17.74
Red Comet Press Small Mighty Dung Beetle Start Small Think Big 6
£15.08
Triumph Books Wataru Misaka: Basketball's Barrier Breaker
Book SynopsisThis dynamic picture book biography introduces readers of all ages to Wataru Misaka, the first non-white athlete to play in the NBA Wataru "Wat" Misaka, a Japanese American boy born to immigrant parents, liked to play basketball under the glow of stars and a small street lamp in Ogden, Utah. America was home to Wat, but with the onset of World War II, many people thought he didn't belong. "Go home!" they would shout as he dribbled the ball down the hardwood court, but Wat continued on his chosen path, winning state tournaments in high school, becoming a national champion with the University of Utah, and even serving in the U.S. Army. The New York Knicks took notice, and in 1947, Wat became the first person of color to play in the NBA.During a time when nearly all of America mistrusted and mistreated Japanese Americans, Wataru Misaka embodied courage and strength, pursuing the game he loved and becoming a symbol of hope for Japanese Americans sent to incarceration camps. Lost in the annals of history for too long, this remarkable story of identity, belonging, and following one's own path is now illuminated through lyrical text and vivid illustrations.
£16.10
Sports Illustrated Books Big Book of Who Rising Stars
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£16.27
Triumph Books (IL) Big Book of WHO Women in Sports
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£17.05
Sports Illustrated Books Big Book of Who Football
£16.07
Rockridge Press Asian American Women in Science: An Asian
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£9.99
Rockridge Press Black Men in Science: A Black History Book for
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£9.99
Rockridge Press Norse Mythology for Kids: Tales of Gods,
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£21.84
Highlights for Children Brainplay Halloween Puzzles
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£8.89
Shadow Mountain Wat Kept Playing
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£999.99
Paraclete Press (MA) Barnaby the Runaway Sheep
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£14.99
Soho Press Inc Hope Is Our Only Wing
Book SynopsisSet in Zimbabwe, Rutendo Tavengerwei’s unforgettable novel offers a beautiful and honest look at adolescence, friendship, and the capacity for courage. For fifteen-year-old Shamiso, hope is nothing but a leap into darkness. Grief-stricken and confused after her father’s mysterious death in a car crash, Shamiso moves with her mother from England to Zimbabwe in order to pick up the pieces—returning to an extended family and a world she hardly remembers. For Tanyaradzwa, a classmate whose life has been turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis, hope is the only reason to keep fighting. As an unexpected friendship blossoms between them and the two girls navigate the increasingly uncertain political situation in Zimbabwe, Tanyaradzwa helps Shamiso confront her fear of loss.
£999.99
Chicago Review Press Martin and Bobby: A Journey Toward Justice
Book SynopsisMartin and Bobby follows the lives and experiences of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy, showing how and where their work intersected and how their initially wary relationship evolved from challenging and testing each other to finally “arriving in the same place” as allies fighting poverty and racism. King’s courage showed Kennedy how to act on one’s moral principles, and Kennedy’s growing awareness of the country’s racial and economic divide gave King hope that the nation’s leaders could truly support justice. Young readers will be quickly engaged by the alternating details of each man’s final hours, before flashing back to compare their very different childhoods, young adult years, famous words and speeches, and rise to prominence. Full of compelling historic photos and including sidebars to extend learning, source notes, a bibliography, suggested places to visit, and a timeline, Martin and Bobby is an invaluable addition to any student’s or history buff’s bookshelf.Trade Review"This deeply researched, moving, and timely book traces the paths, junctures, and near-misses of two leadersone a long-term civil rights icon, the other an almost-leader who might have carried on his torch. In Martin and Bobby, Claire Rudolf Murphy tells a human, historic, and tragic story for young readers and adults." Cynthia Levinson , author of The Youngest Marcher"Whether it's 1968 or today, Martin and Bobby is a timely story about the need for leadership, justice, and courage in a tumultuous world. Murphy blends the timelines of MLK and RFK through meticulous research and eyewitness accounts of a historic time." Patricia Sutton , author of Capsized!"Exceptionally well-written, organized and presented for young readers ages 10 to 16, Martin and Bobby: A Journey Toward Justice is an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition for school and community library 20th Century American biography collections." Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsPrologue: “What Kind of a Nation We Are” . . . .vii PART I: APRIL 1968 1 “I Think We Can Do Better” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 “What We Really Stand For” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4 “When Is This Violence Going to Stop?” . . . . . . . 25 PART II: 1925–1967 5 “To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Asked”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 6 “Until Justice Runs Down Like Water”. . . . . . . . . 43 7 “The Time Has Come for This Nation to Fulfill Its Promise”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 8 “I Have a Dream”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 9 “A Tiny Ripple of Hope”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 PART III: 1968 10 “Do They Know About Martin Luther King?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 11 “I Have Some Very Sad News for All of You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 12 “A Time of Shame and Sorrow”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 13 “We Still Have Bobby Kennedy”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 14 “Something Died in All of America” . . . . . . . . . . 117 Epilogue: “America Is Not Yet Finished”. . . . . . . 125 Author’s Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Time Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Places to Visit, in Person or Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Bibliography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Image Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
£11.35
Chicago Review Press Bold Women of Medicine: 21 Stories of Astounding
Book SynopsisCBC - NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Students K-12 2017Meet 21 determined women who have dedicated their lives to healing others. These courageous women from the 1800s to the present focused on finding cures, tending the sick and wounded, and healing with science and compassion. Readers meet groundbreakers such as Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States; Mary Carson Breckinridge, the “nurse on horseback” who delivered babies in the Appalachian Mountains; and heart surgeon Kathy Magliato, one of the few women trained in heart transplant surgeries. Packed with photos, informative sidebars, and including source notes and a bibliography, this collection is an invaluable addition to any reader’s bookshelf.Table of ContentsForeword by Gina Routh, D.O.: Shaped by Experiences Introduction: “Go tomorrow to the hospital to see the She Doctors!” Part I: The Bold Pioneers Florence Nightingale: Victorian Rule Breaker Elizabeth Blackwell: Medical Pioneer Clara Barton: Bold Angel Marie Zakrzewska: Woman’s Spirited Ally Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Rebecca Cole: First African American Women Physicians Mary Edwards Walker: Gutsy Surgeon in Pants Part II: Medical Women Making Headway Bertha Van Hoosen: Unstoppable Petticoat Surgeon Susan La Flesche Picotte: A Bridge Between Worlds Elizabeth Kenny: Dogged Nurse from the Outback Mary Carson Breckinridge: Mountaineer Nurse on Horseback Helen Taussig: From Blue to a Lovely Shade of Pink Virginia Apgar: The Apgar Score Part III: And Today Still Fighting Catherine Hamlin: The Fistula Pilgrims Edna Adan Ismail: The Dump That Became a Hospital Anne Brooks: Sister Doctor with Attitude Jerri Nielsen: Icy Courage Kathy Magliato: A Persistent Heart Bonnie Mason: Taking It to the Nth Dimension Adele Levine: A Leap of Faith Sherrie Ballantine-Talmadge: Back on the Field! Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index
£11.35
Familius LLC Genial llegó el Día de Reyes
Book SynopsisUn libro ilustrado sobre la celebración del Día de Reyes con una cubierta adornada con detalles en metálico: el regalo perfecto para este día. Sofía y su abuela comparten una tradición especial del Día de los Reyes Magos: la abuela lleva sus santos de madera desde Puerto Rico y le cuenta la historia de los Reyes Magos, que partieron en busca del bebé Jesús guiados por una estrella. Sofía, rodeada de su familia y de esta preciosa tradición, vive la magia de la fiesta.
£17.06
Familius LLC Lets Count New York City
Book Synopsis2024 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite A board book counting primer for all things NYC from Adina Oberman, with illustrations by Volha Kaliaha sure to delight the tiniest New Yorkers From one Empire State Building to 10 sneakerheads rocking their kicks downtown, Let's Count New York City introduces readers to the places, food, and people of NYC with a fun counting element. Perfect for locals and tourists alike!
£999.99
Familius LLC M Is for Mason Jar
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£11.69
Commonwealth Editions A Whimsical Washington Night: The Adventures of a
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£13.46
Commonwealth Editions Hello, Wyoming!
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£9.45
Commonwealth Editions Hello, Montana!
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£9.45
Commonwealth Editions Hello, Wisconsin!
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£9.45
Commonwealth Editions Hello, Yosemite!
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£9.45
Commonwealth Editions Hello, Paris!
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£9.45
Commonwealth Editions Hello, California!
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£9.45
Commonwealth Editions Hello, South Carolina!
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£9.45
Arcadia Children's Books Hello, Puerto Rico!
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£9.45
Commonwealth Editions Hello, National Parks!
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£13.49
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didnt Know about Mexico
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£27.38
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didnt Know about Great Britain
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£11.55
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didnt Know about France
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£999.99
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didnt Know about the Republic of
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£26.59
