Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
Portage & Main Press Ghosts
Book SynopsisMysterious murders, shadowy figures, and high school. Life can be hard; death can be harder.Cole Harper is dead. Reynold McCabe is alive and free. Mihko Laboratories has reopened the research facility and works to manufacture and weaponize the illness that previously plagued Wounded Sky. People are missing, and the community has been quarantined. What deal did Eva strike with Choch? Who will defeat Reynold and Mihko? Time is running out.Trade ReviewRobertson’s final instalment in this excellent trilogy does not disappoint. He manages to take on important and timely themes while always keeping the reader engaged, engrossed and entertained. Fans will root for this believable cast of characters as they finally get to the truth of the mysterious goings-on at Wounded Sky. I can’t wait to see more from this fine author! -- Susin Nielson, Governor General's Award-winning authora superb conclusion to a masterful trilogy. -- Jeffery Canton * The Globe and Mail *Robertson…gives readers a fast-paced and imaginative thriller/adventure which will keep them on the edge of their seats.Highly Recommended -- Ann Ketcheson * CM Association *Once again, award-winning author David A. Robertson, a member of Norway House Cree Nation, achieves a fantastic balance between the development of the characters and the pacing of the story to create a highly engaging read. -- Sara Florence Davidson * BCTF Magazine *Robertson’s trademark wit, grasp of superhero conventions, and skill in telling own-voices stories set in First Nations communities are all on display in the Reckoner books, which leave YA readers shaken and exhilarated. * Quill & Quire *Selected for The best Canadian YA and middle-grade books of 2019 * CBC Books *
£14.24
Portage & Main Press The Frog Mother
Book SynopsisTo the Gitxsan of Northwestern British Columbia, Nox Ga’naaw is a storyteller, speaking truths of the universe. After Nox Ga’naaw, the frog mother, releases her eggs among the aquatic plants of a pond, the tiny tadpoles are left to fend for themselves. As they hatch, grow legs, and transform into their adult selves, they must avoid the mouths of hungry predators. Will the young frogs survive to spawn their own eggs, continuing a cycle 200 million years in the making?Book four of the Mothers of Xsan series follows the life cycle of the columbia spotted frog. Learn about why this species is of special significance to the Gitxsan and how Nox Ga'naaw and her offspring are essential to the balance that is life.Trade ReviewIn his engaging book, Hetxw'ms Gyetxw enhances plain biological facts by putting them in their cultural context; for example, the Frog Mother reflects the Gitxsan Nation’s matrilineal system. Donovan provides wonderfully sinuous illustrations that deftly capture frog movement and utilize color. * Kirkus Reviews *Among Loanstars Junior Top 10 Picks * Loanstars *Readers are treated to an exploration of both the life cycle of frogs and, in particular, the role that frog mothers play in the lives of their offspring with the help of Donovan’s breathtaking illustrations. -- Jeffrey Canton * The Globe and Mail *Highly recommended. Every school library in Canada should own copies of this remarkable series. Parents will enjoy reading them with kids at home. * Vancouver Sun *Among CBC Books 28 Canadian middle-grade books we are excited to read in spring 2021 * CBC Books *The biological and ecological knowledge is skillfully intertwined with the traditional and contemporary lives of the Gitxsan. The artwork is exemplary. It works with the text not only to illustrate but to add layers of meaning and connections. * The Ormsby Review *Highly recommended. * American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) *Among Bank Street College of Education's The Best Children's Books of the Year (2022 edition) * Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee *
£999.99
Portage & Main Press Amo's Sapotawan
Book Synopsis? Starred selection for CCBC''s Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023! Rocky Cree people understand that all children are born with four gifts or talents. When a child is old enough, they decide which gift, or mithikowisiwin, they will seek to master. With her sapotawan ceremony fast approaching, Amo must choose her mithikowisiwin. Her sister, Pisim, became a midwife; others gather medicines or harvest fish. But none of those feel quite right. Amo has always loved making things. Her uncle can show her how to make nipisiwata, willow baskets. Her grandmother can teach herhow to make kwakwaywata, birchbark containers and plates. Herauntie has offered to begin Amo's apprenticeship in making askihkwak, pottery. What will Amo's mithikowisiwin be? Which skill shouldshe choose? And how will she know what is right for her?
£999.99
Portage & Main Press Version Control
Book SynopsisAfter finding out Mihkoreinstated the Reckoner Initiative in Breakdown, Cole and Eva confronted Mihko head-on. But when Eva stumbles across a secret laboratory, she findsher worst nightmares come to life. After a vicious battle with Mihko's newest test subject leaves Cole close to death, Eva is forced to continue their investigation without him. With Brady missing and Cole in recovery, Eva is on her own.What new terrors has Mihko created? Can they be stopped? And can Eva find Brady before it's too late?
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Around the World in a Bathtub: Bathing All Over the Globe
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Yes! We Are Latinos: Poems and Prose About the
Book SynopsisJuanita lives in New York and is Mexican. Felipe lives in Chicago and is Panamanian, Venezuelan, and black. Michiko lives in Los Angeles and is Peruvian and Japanese. Each of them is Latino.Thirteen young Latinos and Latinas living in America are introduced in this book celebrating the rich diversity of the Latino and Latina experience in the United States. Free-verse fictional narratives from the perspective of each youth provide specific stories and circumstances for the reader to better understand the Latino people’s quest for identity. Each profile is followed by nonfiction prose that further clarifies the character’s background and history, touching upon important events in the history of the Latino American people, such as the Spanish Civil War, immigration to the US, and the internment of Latinos with Japanese ancestry during World War II.Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy’s informational yet heartwarming text provides a resource for young Latino readers to see themselves, while also encouraging non-Latino children to understand the breadth and depth of the contributions made by Latinos in the US. Caldecott Medalist David Diaz’s hand-cut illustrations are bold and striking, perfectly complementing the vibrant stories in the book.YES! WE ARE LATINOS stands alone in its presentation of the broad spectrum of Latino culture and will appeal to readers of fiction and nonfiction.
£8.54
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. To the Stars!: The First American Woman to Walk
Book SynopsisKathy Sullivan wanted to go everywhere. She loved blueprints and maps. She loved languages and the ocean. She didn’t like the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She wanted to explore and do exciting things that girls weren’t supposed to be able to do. Only men had the exciting jobs. Kathy liked fishing and swimming; flying planes and studying science. That’s what she liked and that’s what she decided to do with her life. She followed her heart and eventually became a NASA astronaut and the first woman to walk in space. Kathy wanted to see the whole world and so she did: from space! Backmatter includes further information about Dr. Sullivan and her career, as well as other famous firsts made by women astronauts.
£14.39
Beyond Words Publishing The Great Change
Book SynopsisIn this Native American tale, a wise grandmother explains the meaning of death, or the Great Change, to her questioning granddaughter. While going through their daily tasks in the Native way, taking from Mother Earth only what is needed and returning what is not used so as to replenish her, nine-year-old Wanba asks, "Why do fish have to die? Why does anything have to die? Why did Grandpa have to die?" Grandmother explains that just as a caterpillar "dies" only to become a beautiful butterfly, there is no "death" in the Circle of Life-only the Great Change.This is a story of passing on tradition, culture, and wisdom to the next generation. It is a moving tale for everyone-child and adult-who wonders about what lies beyond this life.
£9.99
Blue Apple Books Travels With Charlie: Across the Midwest
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£10.25
Innovo Publishing LLC My Hero Doesn't Wear a Cape
Book SynopsisABOUT THE BOOK: My Hero Doesn''t Wear a Cape captures the pride and admiration a young boy feels for his hero-his dad, the soldier. This book realistically depicts, through the eyes of a young boy, what it is like to have a parent serving in the military. He witnesses strangers who come up and shake his dad''s hand, he views his dad marching in parades, he watches with the world as his father leaves for faraway places to help others in need, and he witnesses the strength of his mother. When his dad is home, the young boy describes the softer, gentler, human side of his real-life hero that only his family knows. My Hero Doesn''t Wear a Cape truly touches on the unique experiences military families share. It is honest it its portrayal of how the families of military men and women also serve their country. Author royalties will be donated to charitable organizations who support US military veterans and their families. **** ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gloria Canada grew up as one of four children in a military family. The pride, strength, and determination she witnessed in both her mother and father during their many moves and her father''s deployment to Vietnam helped to create the strong commitment she has to the many challenges military families face. She has spent over thirty years in the field of education working as a teacher, principal, and consultant. She earned her doctorate from Texas A&M University. Gloria has two grown sons, Charles and Eric, and lives with her husband, Tom, and their dog, Chula, in San Antonio, Texas.
£15.26
New Year Publishing LLC My Twins' First Halloween
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£19.00
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. No es un frijol
Book SynopsisSpanish language edition! A Mexican jumping bean isn''t a bean at all. It''s a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar!A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 featuring the life cycle of a yerba de la flecha seedpod and clever counting concept.The Mexican jumping bean has intrigued and fascinated kids for generations.However, the Mexican jumping bean isn''t a bean at all. It''s actually a seedpod from a shrub called yerba de la flecha, into which a caterpillar burrows, living inside the pod until it builds a cocoon and breaks out as a moth.Perfect for preschoolers and pre-readers, this charming and informative read-aloud introduces curious kids to one unique seedpod that is NOT a bean!
£7.99
Interlink Publishing Group, Inc Wanda
Book SynopsisAn empowering picture book from South Africa about a young girl who overcomes endless teasingSkipping Stones Honor Award Winner 2021 Meet Wanda, with her beautiful head full of hair. She is brave and strong, but she''s unhappy because of the endless teasing by the boys at school for her "thorn bush" and "thunderstorm cloud." Through Grandma Makhulu''s hair secrets and stories she finds the courage to face her fears and learn to appreciate that her hair is a crown‚ "not a burden‚" and it is something to be proud of. This book is about identity and beauty, celebrating how cultural pride is learned and passed on over generations.
£999.99
Jump! Incorporated Japan
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£8.99
Bellwether Media Jeff Kinney
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Judy Blume
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Mary Pope Osborne
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Bodie: The Gold-Mining Ghost Town
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£12.34
Strategic Book Publishing Webina
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£8.31
Press Room Editions Dallas Stars
Book SynopsisThis exciting book provides young readers an inside look at the Dallas Stars, from the team''s formation up to the present day. The book includes a table of contents, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 4 and an interest level of grades 4-7.
£25.59
Press Room Editions New York Rangers
Book SynopsisThis exciting book provides young readers an inside look at the New York Rangers, from the team''s formation up to the present day. The book includes a table of contents, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 4 and an interest level of grades 4-7.
£25.59
Press Room Editions Pittsburgh Penguins
Book SynopsisThis exciting book provides young readers an inside look at the Pittsburgh Penguins, from the team''s formation up to the present day. The book includes a table of contents, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 4 and an interest level of grades 4-7.
£25.59
Press Room Editions Boston Red Sox All-Time Greats
Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the Boston Red Sox, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.
£23.99
Press Room Editions Chicago White Sox All-Time Greats
Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the Chicago White Sox, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.
£23.99
Press Room Editions Milwaukee Brewers All-Time Greats
Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the Milwaukee Brewers, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.
£23.99
Press Room Editions Boston Red Sox All-Time Greats
Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the Boston Red Sox, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.
£9.49
Press Room Editions Cincinnati Reds All-Time Greats
Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the Cincinnati Reds, from the legends of the past to today's biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grade 3 and an interest level of grades 2-4.
£9.49
Press Room Editions Oakland Athletics All-Time Greats
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£9.49
Barbour Publishing 100 Adventurous Stories for Brave Boys
Book SynopsisBoys are history-makers!And this deeply compelling storybook proves it! Boys are history-makers!And this deeply compelling storybook proves it!Just for boys in your life, this collection of 100 adventurous stories of Christian men--from the Bible, history, and today--will empower them to know and understand how men of great character have made an impact in the world and how much smaller our faith (and the biblical record) would be without them. Featuring full-page, colorful illustrations alongside the true stories of fascinating men like Daniel, Paul, John the Baptist, Billy Graham, Jim Elliot, James W. C. Pennington, Tony Dungy, Louis Zamperini, Sam Bradford, and dozens more, the stories of these 100 men will encourage and challenge boys to become the history-makers God created them to be!
£11.69
Tadpole Books Halloween (Halloween)
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£7.49
North Star Editions Lewis Hamilton: Auto Racing Star
Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of auto racing star Lewis Hamilton. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£25.59
North Star Editions Nikola Jokić: Basketball Star
Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Nikola Jokić. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£25.59
North Star Editions Fernando Tatís Jr.: Baseball Star
Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Fernando Tatís Jr. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£25.59
North Star Editions Black Voices on Race: Duke Ellington
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Duke Ellington, a Black composer and band leader whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£25.59
North Star Editions Black Voices on Race: Jordan Peele
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book introduces readers to the life of Jordan Peele, a Black film director and comedian whose artistic and cultural contributions have expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This special feature, a biographical timeline, informative sidebars, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This book shows that whether wielding satire or terror, Peele’s work promotes the visibility of Black people and deep-rooted problems in American society, while creating empathy in his audiences." —Booklist
£25.59
North Star Editions Mac Jones: Football Star
Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of football star Mac Jones. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
£10.44
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Out of the Tub
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£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Sharing Footprints
£15.29
Familius LLC She Spoke Too
Book Synopsis Don’t miss this captivating sequel to the acclaimed She Spoke by Kathy MacMillan and Manuela Bernardi. When the world tells you to stay quiet, do you listen, or do you speak up? In She Spoke Too: 14 More Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World, with the touch of a button readers can hear Mother Jones (Mary Harris Jones), Gerda Weissmann Klein, Patsy Takemoto Mink, Judy Heumann, LaDonna Harris, Antonia Hernández, Dr. Mae Jemison, Jacinda Ardern, Zuzana Caputová, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kamala Harris, Maria Ressa, Shamsia Hassani, and Greta Thunberg. Simply press the button featuring each iconic woman to hear her words, or press the button again to turn the sound off. Through succinct profiles, stunning portraits by illustrator Becky Thorns, and the original voices of these international women, She Spoke Too will inspire readers of all ages to share their own truths and change the world
£16.19
Mango Media The Book of Awesome Black Americans: Scientific
Book SynopsisBlack Heroes Who Have Made Us a Better America Activists and rap stars, abolitionists and pioneers, inventors and scientists surge with life throughout this thrilling and comprehensive work.” ―Jennifer Maritza McCauley, National Endowment for the Arts Fellow and author of Scar On / Scar Off #1 Best Seller in Teen & Young Adult 21st Century U.S. History Black Americans who have shaped their country and beyond. We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do not get recognized in mainstream media. Their biographies vary greatly, but each one contributes to the course of Black history and its influence on America and the greater world. Their stories encourage teenage boys and girls, to find their own path to change. Celebrate the successes made possible by diversity. African Americans have made history by challenging and changing the American landscape. This was accomplished not by shedding layers of originality, but by wearing their colors proudly and openly in the world. Growth has been made possible by a resistance to conformity and a fusing of cultures, African and American alike. Monique L. Jones’s The Book of Awesome Black Americans is more than a Black history book. It’s a celebration of Black people. In this book, you will find: Amazing role models who brought on change by using their gifts and passions to overcome societal barriers Stories mainstream media failed to mention that are sure to inspire, motivate, and educate readers of all backgrounds Testimonies that demonstrate how American culture thrives when it celebrates diversity and promotes inclusiveness If you enjoyed books such as 100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History, Bedtime Inspirational Stories, Black Pioneers of Science and Invention, or Becca Anderson’s The Book of Awesome Women, then The Book of Awesome Black Americans should be your next read!
£12.99
Bellwether Media El Salvador
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£12.34
Bellwether Media New Zealand
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Ukraine
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£12.34
North Star Editions Where I Live: My Continent
Book SynopsisThis title introduces early readers to their continent. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the diverse sights, people, and cultures on their continent.
£8.54
North Star Editions Life Skills: Reading a Map
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to the steps involved in reading a map and encourages them to try making a map of their neighborhood. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.Trade Review"The books are clearly intended for educational use, with a page of reading comprehension questions in the back matter, which also contains a practical application of the skill (under the heading “Try It Out!”) that readers can attempt. Although the books feel a little schoolish, young readers will likely enjoy feeling capable as they learn about and master these basic life skills." —Booklist
£9.49
Orange Hat Publishing Doodles the Clown
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£13.00
Levine Querido Neverforgotten
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£999.99
North Star Editions Around the World: School Around the World
Book SynopsisThis title introduces readers to how people in different parts of the world learn. Simple text, fun pictures, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to school around the world.
£9.49
