Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples

Book SynopsisFrom Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree.“A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit.”—Kirkus, STARRED reviewVillagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man—and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.With simple, elegant illustrations, The Shade Tree is a striking story about one person's quest to combat greed for the greater good.An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone KidsTrade Review“Purchase for all picture bookshelves."—School Library Journal“Captivating… a great choice for story sequencing and problem-resolution…would allow even pre-readers familiar with the story to follow along and re-tell it on their own."—Children's Literature“Children can learn much from this carefully constructed parable... The Shade Tree shows us that we can greatly enrich our lives by reaching out-and sharing.”—Quill & Quire“Certain to resonate with young readers."—Publishers Weekly“Delicate paintwork... Suzy Lee uses spare language and illustration to retell a traditional Korean folktale.”—The Wall Street Journal"Small but evocative artistic details continually reward re-readers… All the cleverer for its minimal depictions, this tale has maximal resonance as societies embrace collaborative solidarity and community care."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books review"(A) thought-provoking volume about sharing, community and the undoing of selfishness."—STARRED Youth Service Book Review“The soothing cadence of the story paired with the simple but beautiful illustrations and amusing ending make for a calming and satisfying read, translated from Korean and reformatted for a North American audience. A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit.”—Kirkus, STARRED review

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Book SynopsisThis gloriously illustrated keepsake book will help young modern rebels find their inner hero. With quotes and stories from everyone from Abraham Lincoln to JK Rowling, Take A Stand is a fantastic collection of inspiration and activities. Readers can find out what heroes like Stephen Hawking, Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali would do in a range of challenging everyday situations featuring peer pressure, bullying, status anxiety, schoolwork and more. With life stories, quotes and advice from emancipated heroes, this is a liberating book to empower readers everywhere.

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Book SynopsisPrepare to be amazed by these incredible tales of human strength and determination in the face of disaster. Read 15 amazing survival stories, and let the exciting narrative text and dramatic illustrations drop you right into the action. Disasters often make the headlines, but this book focusses on the survivors. Find out how these real-life heroes survived volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, plane crashes, shark attacks and much more, using only their wits, their determination and the most basic of tools. From the much anticipated 2018 rescue of the 13 Thai boys who were trapped in a cave, to Steve Callahan, who was adrift at sea for 76 days, you''ll be astonished by these thrilling stories of survival.

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could look back in time and meet everyday children just like you, but from a totally different world? How We Lived in Ancient Times is an amazing window into history through the lives of children through time, showing the clothes they wore, the food they ate, the games they played, and the amazing worlds they lived in. Each section opens with a new child introducing themselves to the reader in a stunning illustrated double-page scene. Behind them, the reader can see the child's environment, from prehistoric caves to Egyptian temples. This is followed by fact-filled pages, allowing readers to see their tools they used, the toys they loved, the food they ate, and much more. Join them in a Japanese palace, explore a Viking village, and race with them on horseback across the Scythian plains. How We Lived in Ancient Times is an unforgettable journey back in time.Table of ContentsPaleolithic - France 15000BC • Neolithic - Turkey 6500BCE • Sumer - Middle East 2800BCE • Ancient Egypt - Egypt 1244BCE • Olmec - Mesoamerica 800BCE • Scythians - Eurasian Steppe 700BCE • Ancient Romans - Alexandria 150CE • Heian Japan - Japan 800BCE • Vikings - Norway 900CE.

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Book SynopsisIncredible stories of the great Scots who changed the world we live in. Let the lives of these artists, explorers, poets, philosophers and engineers inspire YOU! DID YOU KNOW THAT... WILLIAMINA FLEMING was an astronomer who discovered hundreds of stars? ALEXANDER FLEMING won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his discovery of penicillin? ELSIE INGLIS set up hospitals all across Europe to treat over 200,000 soldiers? (Have you seen her on a £50 note?) ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON'S family of engineers built more than 100 lighthouses? PRAISE for STRONG BRAVE TRUE: “A wonderfully colourful, fun-packed, characterful introduction to the famous and not-so-famous Scots who made their mark on history . . . A must-have for any young historian or true Scot! Loved it!” – PHILIP ARDAGH, Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author “Who wouldn’t want to be Scottish after reading this splendid book?” – ROSS COLLINS, Prize-winning author of The ElephantomTrade ReviewWho wouldnt want to be Scottish after reading this splendid book? * Ross Collins *

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Book SynopsisThe first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart was a superstar of aviation in the 1920s and 1930s and a pioneer of women’s rights. Her disappearance in 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, remains an unsolved mystery. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.Trade Review"The book shows that Earhart is famous not just because of her mysterious disappearance but also because of the many things she accomplished during her lifetime." -- GeekDad

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Book SynopsisMost famous as the painter who created the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci is also one of history’s greatest geniuses – he was a mathematician, architect, astronomer, scientist and musician… and he even invented the helicopter! From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

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Book SynopsisIn the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards!From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of plants and animals, the dawn of the dinosaurs, and on towards the first humans, early civilisations, empires and technology, this incredible book will take you through the history of, well, everything!The History of Everything in 32 Pages is a visual guide to 'everything' - from the formation of the solar system, right up to the modern day.Fourteen exciting double-page spreads draw you into a world of discovery. Each fascinating scene depicts a key development in life on earth, with colourful and engaging illustrations and packed with interesting facts and figures.The History of Everything in 32 Pages takes you through the ages in a compact and concise way, covering a huge-ranging subject in just one book! A fun and accessible guide to the history of the universe, this book is suitable for children aged 7 and above.Anna Claybourne is a children's author who has written non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, including science and technology, wildlife and history.

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Book SynopsisTravel through the countries of the world and learn about weather landscapes and everyday life. This exciting series explores aspects of human and physical geography via accessible text and engaging images that support National Curriculum requirements.Travel through the countries of the world and learn about weather landscapes and everyday life. This exciting series explores aspects of human and physical geography via accessible text and engaging images that support National Curriculum requirements.

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Book SynopsisLearn about the lives of children around the world, including their family life, what they eat, their school uniforms and what their school days are like. Also learn about playtime, home life, pets and bedtime for children in other countries. A map at the end shows all the countries discussed, from Australia to Vietnam.

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Book SynopsisTravel through the countries of the world and learn about weather landscapes and everyday life. This exciting series explores aspects of human and physical geography via accessible text and engaging images that support National Curriculum requirements.Travel through the countries of the world and learn about weather landscapes and everyday life. This exciting series explores aspects of human and physical geography via accessible text and engaging images that support National Curriculum requirements.

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Book SynopsisBe bold like Boudicca, as adventurous as Amelia Earhart and super sporty like Usain Bolt! Inspire little minds as you explore the achievements and lives of key figures from the past and present. How did Galileo make important discoveries and how did Frida Kahlo overcome hardship? This series will inspire you to be whatever you want to be.

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum!Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, on every page? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating facts about Ming Dynasty China and over 100 other things to find - from the emperor in his yellow robes to an acrobat doing a handstand! The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally!Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback!Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece

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Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated companion to Matt Lamothe's This Is How We Do It featuring 50 kids from across the United States. From the rocky coastline of Maine to the lush rainforests of Hawai'i, read about the many different places American kids call home-and about 50 real kids who live there. In Iowa, Amelia and her dad soar through the skies in their red-and-white-striped plane. In Rhode Island, Ramon and his sisters ride scooters in the apartment building courtyard. In Louisiana, Adrain Jr. races his dirt bike down a gravel road, speeding past cornfields. Matt Lamothe and Jenny Volvovski document the daily lives of 50 children from America's 50 states in this compelling companion to the award-winning picture book This Is How We Do It . Fifty unique, authentic portraits of growing up in America include: - Families who live in a variety of dwellings, from houseboats and yurts to farms, Native reservations, and Air

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Book SynopsisA light-hearted, but nonetheless informative insight into the fascinating beliefs and traditions of Ancient Egypt. Striking collage illustrations by Laura Winstone bring a freshness of tone to a subject matter that might be ancient, but never grows old. “Hello my newly dead friends. Gather round. My name is Bastet and I’m going to be your tour guide to the afterlife. Please make sure your bandages don’t trail as we walk along.” Bastet is a mummified cat who is here to take you on a journey through the mystical death rituals of Ancient Egypt. Starting with some routine disembowelment and mummification, she explains about the role of the coffins, the separation of your soul, the importance of amulets and the various types of Egyptian tombs. Together, you will cross the river Styx and face the gods in one final judgement – the weighing of the heart. Bastet will make sure you have everything you need in the afterlife, because, it turns out, you can take it with you after all!

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Book SynopsisA beguiling look at seven contemporary nomadic cultures around the world, offering a timely insight into alternative ways of life that connect us to our ancestral roots. A fascinating and beautiful survey of seven nomadic societies spread across the continents. With delicately beautiful illustrations bringing the material to life, we learn about the Sama Bajau, fishing nomads from the Philippines who spend months at sea without ever touching land. We discover the Yanomami peoples of the Amazon rainforest whose connection to their environment informs every aspect of their lives. The Nenet nomads of Siberia follow their reindeer through blasting winds to the very edge of the Arctic Circle. All these cultures face common pressures and problems. Governments want them to settle down and assimilate; local populations view them with suspicion; subsistence farming or herding is not viable in a cut-throat globalised world. This book offers a timely window on a simpler way of life, and on human traditions and cultures that connect us to our distant ancestors. Elegantly and respectfully written and illustrated, this book is a captivating contribution to the growing literature on nomadic societies, and will appeal to both the education and the gift markets.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to travel the world?Peep through the pages to visit eight iconic cities from around the globe. Little readers will love touring London, Moscow, Tokyo and beyond, with bite-sized facts and lots to spot along the way. Would you love to know which city hosts the tallest building in the world? And have you ever wondered where the Statue of Liberty came from? Find out all the answers to these questions and more in this fun and informative introduction to famous cities!

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Book SynopsisCreate AMAZING rainbow and foil art with Scratch and Draw Things That Go!Includes step-by-step instructions to learn how to draw amazing vehicle pictures. Rainbow patterns and shiny foil hide beneath the black coating-use the wooden stylus to cleverly reveal them with a simple scratch and then complete the emergency vehicle story too!

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey to explore the world's biggest things, from biggest animals on land and under the sea to the biggest burger ever! Fantastic photographs and facts will captivate curious kids!

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Book SynopsisCome on a round-the-world adventure as we explore 60 amazing places from across the globe! Packed with fascinating facts, this fully illustrated book introduces kids to some of the best places to visit on our planet. Continent by continent, they'll find out the top things to see and do: playing in Central Park, getting lost in the Amazon Jungle, climbing the Eiffel Tower, exploring the Great Wall of China, touring Sydney Harbour and much more. Fun, accessible text and lively artwork by Pippa Curnick, David Shepard and Mike Love bring each place vividly to life. Contents include: Playing in Central Park, New York (North America) Touring Mexico City during the Day of the Dead (North America) Exploring the Amazon Jungle in Brazil (South America) Climbing Machu Picchu in Peru’s Andes (South America) Taking a boat trip down the Seine in Paris (Europe) Joining the crowds at Venice’s carnival on a gondola cruise (Europe) Cruising the Nile to see the wonders of ancient Egypt (Africa) Going on Safari to see lions and elephants in Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains (Africa) Negotiating the world’s busiest road crossing in Tokyo, Japan (Asia) Wandering along the Great Wall of China (Asia) Touring Sydney Harbour (Australasia) Climbing the mountains of New Zealand’s South Island (Australasia) And lots more About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated and witty book is filled to the brim with curious phrases from around the world. Travel from country to country and learn the history behind interesting and unusual idioms, and the greater cultures which shaped them. From the endearing French phrase “to be a blue flower” to the fascinating Japanese saying “to wear a cat on one’s head”, this book explores the diversity and importance of language worldwide. Younger readers will love sharing these quirky phrases with their friends and discovering more about the world we live in. Beautiful artwork from Manu Montoya and captivating text from the author of What a Wonderful Word perfectly capture the intricacies of global cultures.

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Book SynopsisThere''s so much to see up here on the street, but it''s even more interesting under our feet! This informative title looks at our ancestors, and what their ancient bones tell us about the living, breathing people they were. From stone age man to a terracotta army, we know ourselves because we know the people under our feet.

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Book SynopsisIf you''ve been looking for a compilation of stupid, comical deaths from throughout history, look no further. Disastrous Deaths is the set of books for you. Find out just how these unfortunate people met their sorry ends... Were they taken out by an awful accident? Maybe they had a run-in with some atrocious animals. Were they foiled by their own blundering bodies? Perhaps some frightful food was the reason for their demise. No matter the cause of death, you''ll be left hoping that you don''t go the same way...

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Book SynopsisLearn how to read Latin in this gripping puzzle mystery story, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author Andy Seed!When ancient Roman friends Flavia and Julius uncover a plot to overthrow the emperor, they must stop the criminals before it's too late. But there are a lot of puzzles to solve along the way, from a mysterious message on a tablet to a suspicious conversation at the Colosseum. Will Flavia and Julius get to the banquet in time to save the emperor's life? And who is the mastermind behind the evil plot?With beautifully detailed artwork by James Weston Lewis, fascinating facts about ancient Rome and a fold-out guide at the back of the book which explains how to read Latin and contains an easy-to-use Latin dictionary, this is the perfect book for children who love history and hair-raising adventures.Featuring Latin messages, mazes, logic puzzles and more, children will enjoy immersing themselves in ancient Rome and taking part in the story.A page of solutions is included at the end of the book.Other titles in the series include: British Museum The Curse of the Tomb Robbers, an Ancient Egyptian Puzzle Mystery (winner of the 2022 Creative Play Book Award).

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Book SynopsisIt's fun to learn French with this visual phrasebook. It covers a variety of everyday subjects and situations, from l'ecole (school) to le supermarche (the supermarket) and from decoucher (a sleepover) to la piste de patinage (the skatepark). It includes an English-French dictionary of the key words covered in the book, followed by a list of further core French terms. Ruth Galloway's lively and engaging illustrations of familiar scenes bring each topic and setting to life, making the book easily accessible for young people writing to penpals, struggling with French homework, or preparing for a trip abroad. It is ideal for home and school use for 7- to 11-year-olds. It's easy to find out how to say 'table' in French, but what if you want to communicate something more complicated - and more important? This lively and accessible book provides you with key vocabulary and valuable phrases for every eventuality, from 'Can we have our ball back, please?' to 'Help, I'm drowning!' It covers a range of different areas - everything from down-to-earth family relationships to the far-distant reaches of outer space! An in-depth glossary of terms at the back of the book completes this invaluable aid to learning.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wished there was a word for friends who are like family to you, or for the way you hesitate when you’ve forgotten someone’s name? Did you know there was a special word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing the toilet? Or for when you search for something in the water using only your feet? This hand-picked collection of untranslatable worlds from all over the world celebrates the magic of language, with gorgeous original artwork and fascinating facts about each word and the culture it comes from.

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Book SynopsisJoin Roxy the rat on a fun-filled trip to work. There are plenty of places to go, but who will she meet along the way? Find out in this cute board book with chunky peek-through flaps.

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Book SynopsisBa dhuine as an ghnath e Tom Crean. Cuireann sceal spreaguil a chuid imeachtai san Antartach an leitheoir ar bior, go hairithe an bealach inar thainig slan san angar eachtach. Shabhalfadh a chomradaithe ona mba i bhfarraigi fuara is dheanfadh roinnt eile a tharrthail sa sneachta oighreata. Ae seo le linn do a chuid ceannairi a leanuint, an da thaistealai iomraiteacha chun an Mhoil, an Captaen Scott agus Ernest Shackelton. Arna chumadh ag an te a scriobh beathaisneis Crean, an saothar mor-rachairt An Unsung Hero. Fagfar an lucht leite og faoi dhraiocht ag an chrogacht, ag an neart agus ag an diongbhailteacht ata le brath san insint seo.Trade Review'An exciting story that's all the more powerful for being true.' * Sunday Tribune *This gripping story ... offers the teacher many opportunities for cross-curricular integration in SESE history and geography, art and drama' * InTouch magazine *'An ideal book for children.' * Inis *'Fascinating true story of an Irish adventurer.' * Books Ireland *Table of ContentsReamhra 1 1 Mac Feirmeora 3 2 I dTir Aineoil 7 3 Coisceimeanna sa Sneachta 10 4 An Saol ar an Imeall 15 5 Glaoch an Oighir 19 6 An Ras go dti an Mol 23 7 Deora sa Sneachta 29 8 Ras chun na Beatha 33 9 Misneach 38 10 An Mhairseail ba Mhisniula 42 11 Bas agaus Beatha ar an Oighear 48 12 I bhFostu Oighreata 51 13 Sainnithe 55 14 Imithe le Sruth 59 15 Chun na Farraige leis na Baid 64 16 Greim an Fhir Bhaite ar an mBeatha 69 17 Eachtra Eipiciuil 73 18 Mairseail no Bas 81 19 Aistear Iomraiteach 86 20 Turas Tarrthala 96 21 Tomas an Mhoil 100 Tom Crean - Treoirline ama 105 Eolas usaideach 109 Leitheoireacht bhreise 111 Gluais 113 Inneacs 115

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Book SynopsisThe story of the how Saint Andrew's Cross, or The Saltire, became Scotland's Flag. Part of the Corbies series of books. Ideal for explaining aspects of history to younger children. Recommended for age 7+.

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Book Synopsis"Robert Burns in Time and Place" is a brand new title in the "Scotties Books" series which contain a wealth of interesting facts, stimulating activities, web sites and suggestions for places to visit. The year 2009 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns but studying the life and work of the poet is no longer just a celebration around his birthday, but can be embedded across the school curriculum. The book looks at Ayrshire, Scotland and the wider world as they were in his time and which shaped his experiences and his work.Trade Review' ... a historical and geographical context for Burns' life and work. This is an extremely well-designed and illustrated short information book, with maps, family trees, timelines, photographs and pictures ... this is a high-quality publication which would be valuable for any project work connected with Scotland's national poet and the festivities still connected with his name.' School Librarian ' ... it is engaging and full of appropriate supporting illustrations, timelines, prints and a wealth of museum material to help support the text. ... these all serve to provide the reader with a clearer appreciation of Scotland's national poet whose life and works are celebrated around the world today.' History Teaching Review ' ... firmly aimed at children but is a book we can all read and learn something new about Burns, or have our conceptions of his time challenged. ... well-presented, with crisp, well-chosen illustrations, and places Burns both in his own time, and our own, with useful hints on holding a Burns Supper, as well as sections on farming in Burns' time, sea-bathing in the Solway, and much more - there is even a Burns wordsearch!' Ayrshire NotesTable of ContentsMap of Ayr and surrounding area Burns' family tree Maybole and Alloway Mount Oliphant: a moorland farm Some hae meat: food in the 1700s Lochlea and linen Rab Mossgiel Jamaica bound Burns in Edinburgh Tour of the Borders Highland journey Fashion in Burns' day Ellisland Exciseman in Dumfries funny you should ask Sea-bathing in the Solway Firth robert Burns the patriot Favourite quotations The world's legacy Tam o' Shanter: A Tale Answers/Useful websites Facts and activities section

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Book SynopsisWho was the world’s first female programmer? Who made history as the first British woman to sail solo around the world non-stop? Who is Birmingham’s first female Muslim MP? Meet Mary Lee Berners-Lee, Lisa Clayton, Shabana Mahmood and many more in Once Upon a Time in Birmingham, a lively introduction to thirty of Birmingham’s most awe-inspiring women, past and present. From pioneers in their field to everyday heroines, these are women who refused to be silenced, who fought for what they believed in, who proved they were just as good as men… if not better!Compete in two days of challenging heptathlon events with Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis. March the picket lines with staunch activist and seeker of justice Jessie Eden. Raise your voice and speak up for girls around the world with courageous campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai.Accessible, educational and downright inspirational, this empowering collection of creators and innovators, activists and changemakers, is a must-read for all ages. Complete with vibrant illustrations from a host of up-and-coming female illustrators, learn about the women who made, and are making, Birmingham the great city it is today.

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Book SynopsisIn this book young readers will join children around the world as they celebrate religious festivals and special times of year. From Holi to Chinese New Year, Eid al-Fitr to the Viking festival of Up Helly Aa, readers will discover how families take part in the special days that shape our lives.

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Book SynopsisWhen we turn on a tap, we expect to see clean, safe water pour out. This is not how everyone around the world gets their water, of course. Some children must walk miles each day to collect water for their families, while others have a bath or help do their family's laundry in a river. In this title, young readers will find out how families around the world obtain and use this precious resource.

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Book SynopsisPerhaps you take the bus to school or ride in the car. But imagine travelling to school on your family's horse and cart or paddling to school in a canoe! This book explores the many different ways in which people travel during their everyday lives. From high-speed trains in China to snowmobiles in Norway, we're all on the move in dozens of different ways.

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Book SynopsisTales of pirates, whether in fact or fiction, have long excited young imaginations. The pirate stories here all have a Scottish connection. The title is part of the Scotties series of activity books for young readers and includes an 8pp black and white section of activities which are photocopiable for home or classroom use.Trade Review' … Flicking through the book quickly reveals that the quality of the illustrations is very high throughout. It also reveals that there is a nice balance between illustration and written content. It's certainly attractive enough to draw young readers in, but having done so, there's quite a lot of actual content here to inform and entertain them.' Undiscovered ScotlandTable of ContentsPiratical terms and their meaningsPirate quizRaiders, hijackers and kidnappersPrivates and privateersScottish pirates of the golden ageScottish pirate huntersPiratical doctors

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Book SynopsisDiscover some of the inspirational men and women who have received Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine from 1901 to the present day, among them Marie Curie, Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin and Donna Strickland. A glimpse into the often surprising lives and sometimes accidental discoveries of a group of extraordinary scientists, this fascinating collection shows that the science you learn at school really can change the world.Trade Review“This beautifully presented book invites young readers to consider the values of science and how it carries the potential to change the world for the better.”-Mat Tobin, children's book reviewer“Rich material for readers seeking scientific role models who made differences both in and beyond the lab”-Kirkus Reviews “Winter and El Fathi give a satisfying flavor of the work that guided scientific and moral compasses, while highlighting aspects of the scientists’ personal histories”-The New York TimesTable of ContentsAlfred Nobel | Marie Curie | Guglielmo Marconi | Richard Willstatter | Albert Einstein | Irene Joliot-Curie | Sir Alexander Fleming | Hermann Joseph Muller | Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin | Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar | Mario J. Molina | Francoise Barre-Sinoussi | Youyou Tu | Donna Strickland

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Book SynopsisThe stories of twenty Irish feminists who rocked the system and changed history, told by one of Ireland's leading writers for young people. Twenty illustrated essays on Irish women, historical and contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around femininity and achieved great things. The subjects include Irish women from Queen Medb to Eileen Gray, from Constance Markievicz to Sonia O’Sullivan, covering stateswomen, artists, writers, activists and rebels of all kinds. Written by multi award-winning author and first Laureate na nÓg (Irish Children’s Laureate), Siobhán Parkinson. Perfect for use in schools as well as for leisure reading, this collection celebrates the role of women in Ireland’s changing society. With a foreword from political activist and first lady of Ireland, Sabina Higgins. 'This book will inspire all its readers to play their part in creating a world that is fair, harmonious and equal.' — Sabina HigginsTrade ReviewEssential reading for young history buffs. -- Sara Keating * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisTake time to connect with the world as you embark on 40 slow adventures. Each of these journeys are on foot, bike, boat or train, allowing you to take in the history, absorb the landscape and meet extraordinary people along the way. Whether you roam the ‘Rose City’ of Petra, feel the magic of the Great Stones Way or sail back in time on the River Nile, these journeys, illustrated step-by-step through each location and accompanied by texts from bestselling author ‘Godfather of the Slow Movement' Carl Honoré provide young readers with a feast for the senses and food for the soul.Trade Review"Savour each moment and TRULY experience the riches of the world." — The Daily Mail "A beautiful, mindful approach to traveling the world." Juno Magazine"This book has given me itchy feet!... A beautiful, mindful approach to traveling the world." Juno Magazine

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Book SynopsisLearn many interesting facts about how vehicles on the ground, in the air, and on water feature in our everyday lives and discovery of the world. What is the importance of electric vehicles? What can you find out at sea? These huge-format, 40-page books, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, feature fun-filled vehicles. Bursting with information, humour, and colour, they teach children about all the different vehicles that exist.

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Book SynopsisIt's never too early to start getting excited about the future! Using simple language to explain different jobs, this charming book demonstrates to young children how different careers can help look after the planet. It includes roles such as zookeeper, food scientist and planet engineer as well as forester, conservationist and journalist. When I Grow Up is a series of four books each containing 13 different jobs that are involved in helping people, looking after the planet, the creative industries and STEM.

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Book SynopsisWhere would you go if you had a magic carpet? Take the journey of a lifetime and explore 19 real-life, off-limits locations… Whether you’d prefer to visit a volcano, do some supernatural sightseeing in Area 51, take a tour of the remotest island on Earth, or plunder the Secret Archives of the Vatican, the magic carpet will cover the four corners of the globe – and reveal hundreds of hidden secrets in between!Trade Review''What a pure way to travel' -Brian Blessed

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