Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Wombat Said Come In
Book SynopsisA kindhearted wombat offers refuge to a parade of animal friends during an Australian bushfire in a delightful new picture book from New York Times best-selling creators Carmen Agra Deedy and Brian Lies.Australian bushfires roar above Wombat?s home. He is fortunate that his burrow is deep below ground and he is safe. He snuggles under his crazy quilt and drinks his tea. Then, one by one, five uniquely Australian animals ? Wallaby, Kookaburra, Platypus, Koala, and Sugar Glider ? seek refuge from the fires, and Wombat welcomes them all.When you have the heart of a wombat, there?s always room for one more! Fellowship, empathy, and adorable Australian animals star in this delightfully heartwarming and funny story about help in the time of trouble from author Carmen Agra Deedy (14 Cows for America, The Library Dragon, The Rooster Who Would Not Stay Quiet) and Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies (The Rough Patch, Bats at the Beach).The book will delight children with Deedy?s engaging story and Lies masterfully rendered animals. It is an ideal read-aloud for adults seeking a story with humor and heart. Generosity and kindness providepowerful SEL themes. Older readers will get a glimpse of the unique environmental challenges presented by the country?s annual bushfire season.
£15.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Carter Reads the Newspaper: The Story of Carter
Book SynopsisEssential Black History ReadingThe first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History MonthCarter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book), NCSSParents'' Choice Silver Honor AwardChicago Public Library Best of the Best BookTop 10 Books for Kids ?New York Public LibraryBest Children''s Books of the Year (Starred) ?Bank Street College of Education"An important and inspiring tale well told." ?Kirkus Reviews"Carter G. Woodson didn''t just read history. He changed it." As the father of Black History Month, he spent his life introducing others to the history of his people.Carter G. Woodson was born to two formerly enslaved people ten years after the end of the Civil War. Though his father could not read, he believed in being an informed citizen, so Carter read the newspaper to him every day. As a teenager, Carter went to work in the coal mines, and there he met Oliver Jones, who did something important: he asked Carter not only to read to him and the other miners, but also research and find more information on the subjects that interested them."My interest in penetrating the past of my people was deepened," Carter wrote. His journey would take him many more years, traveling around the world and transforming the way people thought about history.From an award-winning team of author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Don Tate, this first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson emphasizes the importance of pursuing curiosity and encouraging a hunger for knowledge of stories and histories that have not been told.Illustrations also feature brief biographical sketches of important figures from African and African American history.Teacher''s Guide available.
£8.54
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Yours for Justice, Ida B. Wells: The Daring Life
Book SynopsisThe award-winning picture book tells the inspirational story of journalist Ida B. Wells and her crusade for justice and civil rights. A must-have for American, Black, and women''s history collections.In 1863, when Ida B. Wells was not yet two years old, the Emancipation Proclamation freed her from the bond of slavery. Blessed with a strong will, an eager mind, and a deep belief in America''s promise of "freedom and justice for all," young Ida held her family together, defied society''s conventions, and used her position as a journalist to speak against injustice. But Ida''s greatest challenge arose after one of her friends was lynched. How could one headstrong young woman help free America from the looming "shadow of lawlessness"?Author Philip Dray tells the inspirational story of Ida B. Wells and her lifelong commitment to end injustice. Stephen Alcorn''s remarkable illustrations recreate the tensions that threatened to upend a nation while paying tribute to a courageous American hero.
£999.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Flipping Forward Twisting Backward
Book SynopsisA diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The print edition of this title is set in a font developed to be easy to read.The gym is where Claire shines and she?s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she?s known as a troublemaker?which is fine with her since it helps her hide her reading problem. Claire has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page.When a sympathetic principal wonders if she?s acting out because she may have dyslexia, she?s stunned. Claire has always assumed she?s dumb, so she?s eager to get evaluated. But her mother balks. Afraid Claire will be labeled ?stupid,? she refuses testing. Can Claire take on both her reading challenges and her mother?s denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her dream of the state championships?Told in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claire?s struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on.
£13.29
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Now You Say Yes
Book SynopsisTwo recently orphaned siblings embark on an unforgettable cross-country road trip in search of their place in the world.When her mother dies, fifteen-year-old Mari is desperate to avoid being caught up in the foster system....again. And to complicate matters, she is now the only one who can take care of her super-smart and on-the-spectrum nine-year-old stepbrother, Conor. Is there anyone Mari can trust to help them? Certainly not her mother's current boyfriend, Dennis. Not the doctors or her teachers, who would be obliged to call in social services. So in a desperate move, Mari takes Conor and sets out to find their estranged grandmother, hoping to throw themselves at the mercy of the only person who might take them in. On their way to New England, the duo experiences the snarls of LA traffic, the backroads of the Midwest, and a monumental stop in Missouri where they witness the solar eclipse, an event with which Conor is obsessed. Mari also learns about the inner workings of her stepbrother's mind and about her connections to him and to the world...and maybe even a little about her own place in it. This heartwarming, fast-paced, and engaging middle grade novel is a beautiful exploration of identity and family.
£999.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog
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£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Extra Innings
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£14.44
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Grudge Keeper
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£8.27
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Madeline Finn and the Blessing of the Animals
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£17.09
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Lali's Flip-Flops
Book SynopsisLali has worked hard to earn money for a special treat?but should she spend her earnings on herself or her friends?Lali works hard to earn some money while her animal friends watch.She stirs. She stokes. She pounds. She pours. Then offshe goes to the market on the twisty-curvy, dusty, stony, prickly, sizzly-wizzly path. What shall she buy with the jingle in her pocket? Lentils for Hen? Berries for Goat? Ribbons for Bird?Or perhaps a lovely pair of flip-flops for her poor tired feet.But when Lali returns home and sees her friends? disappointed faces, sherealizes that while hard work pays off, generosity also has rewards.
£15.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Nina Soni, Snow Spy
Book SynopsisLovable, distractable Nina Soni and her friends and family return in another entertaining tale of big plans gone awry and amusing solutions with unexpected consequences.A long weekend and lots of snow sounds like a recipe for super-special fun to Nina. Best friend Jay is going skiing with his cousins, which is a little disappointing, but some family friends are going to visit and they''ve got two kids right about the ages of Nina and little sister Kavita. When Nina notices a strange car stopping at the house of neighbors she knows are out of town, she decides that it''s time to be a Snow Spy--complete with a Snow Spy Snow Fort, to be built by Nina, Kavita, and new friendsPriya and Nayan. Maybe together they can keep an eye on the neighborhood and figure out what MP (Mystery Person) is up to.
£14.39
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Nina Soni, Snow Spy
Book SynopsisLovable, distractable Nina Soni and her friends and family return in another entertaining tale of big plans gone awry and amusing solutions with unexpected consequences.A long weekend and lots of snow sounds like a recipe for super-special fun to Nina. Best friend Jay is going skiing with his cousins, which is a little disappointing, but some family friends are going to visit and they''ve got two kids right about the ages of Nina and little sister Kavita. When Nina notices a strange car stopping at the house of neighbors she knows are out of town, she decides that it''s time to be a Snow Spy--complete with a Snow Spy Snow Fort, to be built by Nina, Kavita, and new friendsPriya and Nayan. Maybe together they can keep an eye on the neighborhood and figure out what MP (Mystery Person) is up to.
£7.59
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Feast of Peas
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£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Not Really Buddies
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£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Tiny Tornadoes
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£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Who Owns the Moon
Book SynopsisToday?s teens may travel to the Moon in their lifetimes. This primer on what to know for a future in space combines technology and science with law and policy for a fascinating look at a very timely subject.For teens who are space fans, this book is loaded with fascinating facts, great stories, and new ways of thinking about the challenges of space. It covers topics on the science of spaceand developments in technology (e.g., satellites behaving like spacecraft), and it alsoconsiders the laws that have been drafted for spacetravel and space etiquette?the agreed upon norms of behavior that allow humans to explore without conflict.The book discusses the problem of space debris, and the growth of space tourism. It provides details about the Artemis missions and plans for the Gateway space station, and so much more. It challenges young readers to think about the decisions that need to be made in the years ahead to ensure that space exploration remains an exhilarating and peaceful activity.And the final chapter provides guidance on careers in the space industry?being an astronaut is only one of many exciting paths to pursue.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£18.04
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Big Rig
Book SynopsisHitch a ride with 11-year-old Hazmat and her Dad in their 18-wheeler, Leonardo, for a feel-good road trip across America that keeps on trucking!Life on the road with Daddy is as good as gets for Hazmat. Together, they''ve been taking jobs and crisscrossing the US for years. Now Daddy''s talking about putting down roots?somewhere Hazmat can go to a real school and make friends. Somewhere Daddy doesn''t have to mail-order textbooks that talk about "nature''s promise to all women."And while everything just keeps changing, sometimes in ways she can''t control, Hazmat isn''t ready to give up the freedom of long-distance hauling. Sure the road is filled with surprises, from plane crashes and robo trucks to runaway hitchhikers and abandoned babies, but that all makes for great stories! So Hazmat hatches a plan to make sure Daddy''s dream never becomes a reality. Because there''s only one place Hazmat belongs: in the navigator''s seat, right next to Daddy, with the whole country flying by like a crazy quilt and each day different from the last.
£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Problem with Gravity
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£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Making Light Bloom
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£14.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Somebody Needs to Do Something About That
Book SynopsisA silly and ironic twist on ?The Little Dutch Boy,? featuring a charmingly unaware monster who just wants to be kind and make a differenceMerv is a nice monster. He sits outside the village, snacking on plants and blissfully minding his own business. Until…the villagers start complaining about ?that monster.? Merv assumes they must be talking about somebody else and decides to go take care of that nuisance himself! He asks for help from the witches, the troll under the bridge, and even the unicorns. But their assistance comes with strings attached, and poor Merv isn?t ready to meet their demands. Will Merv return to the village a failure, or might he have been helping everyone all along?
£14.24
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Logan's Greenhouse
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£7.99
Holiday House Not Really Buddies
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£9.24
Creative Company The Story of the Carolina Panthers
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£11.39
Creative Company The Story of the Denver Broncos
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£11.39
Creative Company The Story of the Green Bay Packers
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£11.39
Creative Company The Story of the Indianapolis Colts
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£11.39
Creative Company The Story of the Jacksonville Jaguars
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£11.39
Creative Company The Story of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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£11.39
Creative Company The Story of the Tennessee Titans
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£11.39
Creative Company The Story of the Washington Commanders
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£11.39
Creative Company Las Pirámides de Egipto
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£10.44
Creative Company La Historia de Los Green Bay Packers
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£11.39
Creative Company La Historia de Los Kansas City Chiefs
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£11.39
Creative Company La Historia de Los New England Patriots
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£11.39
Creative Company Mount Denali
£12.59
Creative Company Mount Elbrus
£12.59
Creative Company Mount Everest
£12.59
Creative Company Mount Kilimanjaro
£12.59
Creative Company Mount Kosciuszko
£12.59
Creative Company Mount Vinson
£12.59
Creative Company Cardi B
£13.60
Creative Company Jon Jones
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£14.39
Creative Company Conor McGregor
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£14.39
Creative Company Francis Ngannou
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£14.39
Creative Company Pigs
£11.25
Creative Company Luge
£11.25
Creative Company Argentina
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Creative Company Brazil
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£11.25
