Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
Random House USA Inc Kill Creatures
£22.10
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Marvelous Messages
£16.99
Grosset and Dunlap Who Was Isaac Newton
Book SynopsisIsaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to some of the most important theories in modern science, including gravity and the laws of motion.
£6.88
Grosset and Dunlap Who Was Sitting Bull
Book SynopsisBorn on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Sitting Bull, was chief of the Lakota Sioux tribe in a time of fierce conflict with the United States. As the government seized Native American lands, Sitting Bull relied on his military cunning and strong spirituality to drive forces out of his territory and ensure a future homeland for his people.
£6.89
Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Gandhi
Book SynopsisCalling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol of hope, peace, and freedom. This book tells his story.
£6.88
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Steve Irwin
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£5.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Where Is the Taj Mahal
Book SynopsisThe Taj may look like a palace but it's actually a tomb and a lasting testament to one of the world's great love stories. In 1612, Mogul emperor Shah Jahan married Mumtaz Mahal. When she died suddenly giving birth to their fourteenth child, the emperor set about building a magnificent memorial to his wife.
£7.43
Penguin Putnam Inc Thanksgiving Is for Giving Thanks
Book SynopsisThis sweet picture book about being thankful is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving with the youngest readers! Thanksgiving is about pilgrims and history--and turkey, of course!--but most importantly, it''s a holiday all about everything that we are thankful for. Cheerful, colorful illustrations accompany the simple text in this celebration of family, friends, and the holiday that brings them all together. A great introduction to the concept of giving thanks and appreaciating every day things.
£5.69
Galison World of Pumpkins 1000 Piece Puzzle
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£16.19
Penguin Young Readers Group Everything Is Poison
Book SynopsisThis historical novel in prose and verse tells the story of a deadly secret hiding in plain sight and of the women?who risk everything to provide care for those with nowhere else to turn, perfect for fans of Blood Water Paint and The Lost Apothecary. Early Seventeenth-Century RomeFor as long as she can remember, Carmela Tofana has desperately wanted one thing:to be allowed behind the counter of her mother?s apothecary in Campo Marzio, Rome. When she turns sixteen, she?s finally allowed intothe inner sanctum: the workroom where her mother, Giulia Tofana, and two assistants craft renowned remedies for their customers. But for every sweet-smelling flower extract in the workroom, there?s another potionrequiring darker ingredients. And then there?s Aqua Tofana, theapothecary?s remedy of last resort for husbands who are just as deadly as any disease. In all Carmela?s years of wishing to follow in her mother?s footsteps, she never realized one tiny vial could be the death of them all.
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss Happy Eid
Book SynopsisThe Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Eid!The Eid al-Fitr festival is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can''t wait to join in. At the end of Ramadan, there will be a wonderful celebration with a huge feast and lots of presents. The perfect opportunity for Little Miss Splendid to wear her most splendid hat and for Mr Greedy to wear his biggest napkin!Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Chinese New Year, Diwali and now Eid.
£6.30
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss Museum Sleepover
Book SynopsisMr Small and his friends are spending the night at a museum. There's much to see before they settle down for their sleepover! But when the lights are out and surprising noises are heard, what will the Mr Men and Little Miss discover?The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group My Human Body Infographic Sticker Activity Book
Book SynopsisMy Human Body Infographic Sticker Activity Book is an interactive journey around your amazing body. Includes more than 200 stickers and printed on high-quality paper that''s perfect to colour in with felt-tips or crayons. This book is ideal for long journeys, rainy days and a great gift for curious children. You can build a skeleton out of stickers, discover what goes as fast as a high-speed train, and find out how many supertankers your heart could fill with blood. Packed with fact-based stickering, colouring and searching activities to help children remember all of the incredible information, My Human Body Infographic Sticker Activity Book is a bold, bright and beautiful book that will take your imagination on an exciting journey.Includes over 200 stickers and printed on high-quality paper that''s perfect to colour in with felt-tips or crayons, this book is ideal for long journeys, rainy days and a great gift for curious children.Trade ReviewExcellently presented -- its value as an information book is high, and even when the activities are complete, it will serve as a useful reference guide * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: Your Brilliant Body 2: Funny Bones 3: Muscle Power 4: The Skin You're In 5: Hair we Go! 6: Super Computer 7: Sweet Dreams 8: See Hear 9: Perfect Pump 10: Take a Deep Breath 11: Say 'aaah' 12: Food for Thought 13: Baby Steps 14: Tall Tale, Short Story 15: Animal Olympics
£8.20
Penguin Putnam Inc You Belong to Me
Book SynopsisThe Substance meets Girl in Pieces, in this new YA psychological thriller exploring the dark secrets of the wellness and beauty world, brimming with sapphic romance, class exploration, and friendship clashes.Frances Bean has always been content living life on the perimeter. Until she gets paired up for a class project with rich and popular Julia, daughter of famous wellness guru Deena Patterson. The magic skincare products, healing sound baths, and extravagant parties of Deena?s company DEEP never really interested Frances before, who wears the badge of goth outcast and bookworm proudly. But face time with the girl she has been crushing on for years is starting to give her a new outlook.When Frances gets an exclusive invite to a DEEP event, she is blown away by the beauty and luxury of Julia?s world and the group''s focus on empowering girls to be their most true selves surprisingly strikes a chord. Before long Frances finds herself invested in DEEP, a whirlwind romance with Julia, and a future that feels hopeful.But when an infamous DEEP party takes a dark turn, Frances wonders if the allure of being a part of Julia?s life was actually just a deadly distraction…
£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Mirror
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£14.61
Capstone Global Library Ltd Lewis Hamilton
Book SynopsisLewis Hamilton was just 23 years old when he won his first Formula One World Championship title. He has added many more to his name since then. He holds records for podium finishes, pole positions and more. Hamilton was the first Black F1 driver in history. He has faced racism. He has faced bullying. But he continues to rise to the challenge. Follow Hamilton's road to success in this gripping biography that is sure to be a winner with all young sports fanatics.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd See and Say Mandarin
Book SynopsisHow do you tell someone “Goodbye” in Mandarin? What’s the Mandarin word for 'spring'? With this book, curious kids will learn to see and say simple words and phrases in Mandarin. Culturally specific photos and an interactive format make language learning a game of discovery!
£12.34
Wombat Books Mavis The Little Plane Spotter
Book SynopsisTen- year-old Mavis, the Little Plane Spotter examines the role children played in World War Two. Frustrated when she is told she is too young to help the war effort at home. Mavis discovers she can volunteer alongside her older sister, she becomes an enemy plane spotter and must keep her eyes on the skies to help protect her community.
£15.29
Little Simon The Isla of Adventure Collected Set 2
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£22.39
Capstone Press Matthew Henson Arctic Adventurer Graphic
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£8.09
Hachette Children's Group Heroes Who Help Us From Around the World
Book SynopsisNurture a child's natural curiosity with this quirky book about the jobs people do!
£15.74
Simon & Schuster The Year at Maple Hill Farm
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£8.87
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fantastically Great Women Who Made History
Book SynopsisJoin even more of the world''s most inspiring women in this amazing activity book based on Kate Pankhurst''s Fantastically Great Women Who Made History, the eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one best-selling children's non-fiction title in 2017. Full of fun activities and over 200 stickers, along with nuggets of information about these amazing women to accompany each activity, prepare to spend endless hours of fun with Harriet Tubman, Mary Shelley, Pocahontas; Josephine Baker, Valentina Tereshkova and many more!Bite-size text and informative text accompany these brilliantly fun activities. With over 200 stickers, this is the perfect activity book to celebrate girl power!
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Celts
Book SynopsisThe 'Usborne Beginners' series provides an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Developed with reading experts, each title helps young readers to grow in confidence and to build their reading skills.Table of Contents1 Iron Age Celts2 Meet the tribe3 High on a hill4 Village people5 Farming and food6 Looking good7 Crafty Celts8 Gifts for the gods9 Festival fun10 Fearsome fighters11 Telling tales12 Trouble ahead13 Battling Britain14 Celtic clues15 Glossary16 Usborne Quicklinks17 Index
£5.69
Hawthorn Press Festivals Family and Food
Book SynopsisThis family favourite is a unique, well loved source of stories, recipes, things to make, activities, poems, songs and festivals. Each festival such as Christmas, Candlemas and Martinmas has its own, well-illustrated chapter. There are also sections on Birthdays, Rainy Days, Convalescence and a birthday Calendar. The perfect present for a family, it explores the numerous festivals that children love celebrating.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Efrén Divided
Book SynopsisWinner of the Pura Belpré Award!?We need books to break open our hearts, so that we might feel more deeply, so that we might be more human in these unkind times. This is a book doing work of the spirit in a time of darkness.??Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango StreetEfrén Nava?s Amá is his Superwoman?or Soperwoman, named after the delicious Mexican sopes his mother often prepares. Both Amá and Apá work hard all day to provide for the family, making sure Efrén and his younger siblings Max and Mía feel safe and loved. But Efrén worries about his parents; although he?s American-born, his parents are undocumented. His worst nightmare comes true one day when Amá doesn?t return from work and is deported across the border to Tijuana, México. Now more than ever, Efrén must channel his inner Soperboy to help take care of and try to reunite his family.A glossary of Spanish words is included in the back of the book.Trade Review"Debut author Cisneros paints a vivid and palpable #ownvoices picture of the lost childhoods as children and parents are separated due to immigration issues. But even as Efrén's world seems to be crashing around him, Cisneros celebrates the kindness of the Mexican American community and its richness of food, culture, and resilient spirit.Honest and tender: a must-read." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "As affecting as it is timely, Cisneros’s debut depicts how draconian U.S. immigration policies rip through one Southern California family... Cisneros tells this urgent story with focus and heart-wrenching realism, especially concerning the ripple effects of family separation, not just at the border but also among those in the U.S." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This timely middle-grade novel will not only open dialogue with children on the issue of immigration but also encourage conversations on the subjects of kindness, empathy, and activism. A moving novel perfectly pitched to its audience." — Booklist (starred review) "In the last few years, the news has become saturated with headlines about deportations and separated families. Cisneros provides a heart-wrenching and evocative glimpse of what one family’s life might look like on both sides of the border. Using down-to-earth characters and authentic scenarios, he tells a story of resilience, strength, and love. In a time full of divisiveness and unknowns, this resonant title will inspire young readers to make a difference, no matter the hardships they face." — School Library Journal (starred review) “Authentically told, and interwoven with hope, strength, and beauty, Efrén Divided is true to life and all too timely. A must-read for anyone with a heart. This book is a gift to the world.” — Sarah Scheerger, author of Operation Frog Effect “This book broke my heart as much as it lifted it!” — Aida Salazar, critically acclaimed author of The Moon Within & Land of the Cranes “A beautifully told and important book that offers readers a heart-wrenching and authentic glimpse into today’s immigration policies. Cisneros handles the timely subject matter with heart, depth and authenticity, leaving readers like me hopeful and determined to make this world a better place for all children.” — Angela Cervantes, award-winning author of Gaby, Lost and Found and Lety Out Loud “In Efrén Divided, Cisneros tells the story of children grown up too quickly and families unfairly separated. Efrén’s heartbreaking situation fills the reader with justified rage and empowering hope. This book is a call to not take the world as it is, but to fight for the world as it should be.” — Adrianna Cuevas “A moving portrayal of the shame, fear, and uncertainty of a family ripped apart by deportation. Efrén Divided eloquently defines how color doesn’t matter.” — Aimée Medina Ca, author of River of Love “A golden door into crucial conversations we need to have in our classrooms about equity and human rights.” — NoNieqa Ramos, Author of The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary and The Truth Is “Efrén Divided can be counted among those books that will inspire young people to action, activism and change in their communities.” — e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Author, Filmmaker, NCO Co-Founder “We need books to break open our hearts, so that we might feel more deeply, so that we might be more human in these unkind times. I felt the author was asking each of his readers to be more human, that we were being called to be our own heroes, just as the protagonist is being asked this. This is a book doing work of the spirit in a time of darkness.” — Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street "Cisneros ably conveys for a young audience what life can look like for the working poor, and how fear, embarrassment, mistrust, and desperation become variables in the calculus of seeking help." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£10.16
Scholastic Inc. Games Around the World Around the World
Book SynopsisDiscover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip around the globe to celebrate diverse cultures and traditions, and will show us how different (and how similar) we all are!
£7.59
Cottage Door Press Brown Sugar Baby
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£9.69
Walker Books Ltd London Panorama Pops
Book SynopsisRemember London for ever with this exquisite cut-paper souvenir.Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning memento features twelve of London's most famous sites: Harrods, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, St Paul''s Cathedral, The Globe Theatre, The Tower of London, Tower Bridge and The Royal Observatory. Stylishly illustrated and folding out to a length of 150 cm, this is a perfect souvenir for anyone visiting the UK's capital city.
£6.99
Raintree France
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£9.23
Usborne Publishing Ltd Look Inside London
Book SynopsisTake a trip to London with this neat, lift-the-flap information book which explores the UK capital's most famous sites, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London. With lots of things to spot and talk about, including iconic red telephone boxes, red double-decker buses and black cabs.
£9.49
Holiday House Inc The House with 100 Stories
Book Synopsis100 floors. 100 new friends. 100 stories. Flip open this towering book vertically to climb and count with Tochi as he tries to discover who lives at the top of a strange, magical house.Tochi receives a mysterious invitation to the House with 100 Stories. On each floor, Tochi meets the colorful, animal residents from squirrels working on their bonsai garden to bats taking baths on the ceiling. But who sent the invitation? Why do they live at the top of this strange house? Tochi must climb to the top to find out! With a unique structure, readers flip open this book vertically to reveal towering illustrations of the House with 100 Stories. Readers feel like they are climbing the tower with Tochi as they follow the text from bottom to top. Where’s Waldo? meets My Neighbor Totoro in this highly detailed and adorably illustrated counting book. Each floor features its own mini story as the reader counts with Tochi from 1 to 100. Pac
£16.14
Walker Books Ltd Super Sports Stars Who Are Changing the Game
Book SynopsisDiscover the stories of 20 sportspeople who are pushing the limits of their game and helping to make our world a better place.Discover 20 incredible true stories of sporting legends. Incredible facts about each sportsperson's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about amazing athletes who through their achievements and action on and off the pitch have changed the world for the better. Positive, uplifting and packed full of information, this book will show children that no one is too small to make a difference.Sportspeople featured: Muhammad Ali; Emma Raducanu; Tegla Loroupe; LeBron James; Maria Toorpakai; Ludwig Guttmann; Cathy Freeman; Tom Daley; Palwankar Baloo; Billy Monger; Morné du Plessis; Sky Brown; Mel Young; Ibtihaj Muhammad; Ellen MacArthur; Simone Biles; Husnah Kukundakwe; Saeid Mollaei; Megan Rapinoe; Marcus Rashford.Uplifting. The Time
£8.54
Annick Press Ltd When I Was Eight
Book SynopsisBestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father's warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders' school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, When I Was Eight makes the bestselling Fatty Legs accessible to younger readers. Now they, too, can meet this remarkable girl who reminds us what power we hold when we can read.
£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. 14 Cows for America
Book SynopsisIn June of 2002, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary. A mere nine months have passed since the September 11 attacks, and hearts are raw as these legendary Maasai warriors offer their gift to a grieving people half a world away. Word of the gift will travel newswires around the globe, and for the heartsick American nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hope?and friendship.This New York Times best seller recounts the true story from Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah of a touching gift bestowed on the United States by a tribe of Maasai Warriors in the wake of the September 11th attacks. With the stunning paintings of Thomas Gonzalez, master storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy hits all the right notes in this elegant story of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures.
£8.54
North Star Editions Lionel Messi: Soccer Star
Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Lionel Messi. 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.
£9.89
Penguin Putnam Inc The Night Before Valentines Day
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£6.29
North Star Editions Candace Parker
Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of WNBA superstar Candace Parker. The book also includes a table of contents, a Paving the Way special feature, an At a Glance section, 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.
£9.89
Kar-Ben Copies Ltd On One Foot KarBen Favorites
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£5.99
Simon & Schuster Ada Lovelace Poet of Science
Book SynopsisFrom nonfiction stars Diane Stanley and Jessie Hartland comes a beautifully illustrated biography of Ada Lovelace, who is known as the first computer programmer. Two hundred years ago, a daughter was born to the famous poet, Lord Byron, and his mathematical wife, Annabella. Like her father, Ada had a vivid imagination and a creative gift for connecting ideas in original ways. Like her mother, she had a passion for science, math, and machines. It was a very good combination. Ada hoped that one day she could do something important with her creative and nimble mind. A hundred years before the dawn of the digital age, Ada Lovelace envisioned the computer-driven world we know today. And in demonstrating how the machine would be coded, she wrote the first computer program. She would go down in history as Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer. Diane Stanley’s lyrical writing and Jessie Hartland’s vibrant illustrations capture the spirit of Ada Lovelace and bring her fascinating story vividly to life.Trade ReviewStanley has been delighting and informing readers with her biographies for years, and here, her considerable talents are once again on display. . . . Hartland’s charmingly busy art, reminiscent of Maira Kalman’s work, is full of wit—calculations sweep across pages—and meshes well with Stanley’s inviting text. This is a solid addition to STEM studies, yes, but, also a great choice for any biography lovers. -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEWComplementing the clear prose, Hartland's whimsical gouache pictures portray white figures with coral lips and in period dress. Gestural brushstrokes loosely evoke landscapes and interiors, yet scores of objects—from book titles and period toys to an omnipresent cat—provide plentiful visual interest. Pithy narrative plus charming pictures equals an admiring, admirable portrait of a STEM pioneer. -- Kirkus ReviewsStanley delivers a breezy but insightful overview of the curiosity and determination that drove Ada Lovelace (1815–1852) to pursue her intellectual passions, tracing her childhood dreams of flight, her friendship and working relationship with Charles Babbage, and her pioneering programming work in service of promoting Babbage’s Analytical Machine. Hartland keeps the mood light in loopy gouache cartoons that humorously portray Lovelace as the creative and intelligent product of parents “as different as chalk and cheese”; in facing family portraits, the “rational, respectable, and strict” Lady Byron stares uncomfortably at her husband, Lord Byron, who looks rakish in multiple senses of the word. An author’s note and timeline conclude a thoroughly engaging look at a trailblazing mathematical mind. -- Publishers Weekly * August 15, 2016 *
£16.25
Simon Pulse Love Gelato
Book SynopsisNow a movie streaming on Netflix! A summer in Italy turns into a road trip across Tuscany in this sweeping New York Times bestseller filled with romance, mystery, and adventure.Lina is spending the summer in Tuscany, but she isn’t in the mood for Italy’s famous sunshine and fairy-tale landscape. She’s only there because it was her mother’s dying wish that she get to know her father. But what kind of father isn’t around for sixteen years? All Lina wants to do is get back home. But then Lina is given a journal that her mom had kept when she lived in Italy. Suddenly Lina’s uncovering a magical world of secret romances, art, and hidden bakeries. A world that inspires Lina, along with the ever-so-charming Ren, to follow in her mother’s footsteps and unearth a secret that has been kept for far too long. It’s a secret that will change everything Lina knew about her mother, her father—and even h
£11.04
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Period Book
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£11.89
A&U Children's Riding the Black Cockatoo
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc We Gather Together
Book SynopsisWhat is the fall equinox? The official start of the harvest season, it occurs around September 21 each year. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of longer nights and shorter days. For many cultures around the world, the fall equinox represents a time to celebrate the harvest and begin collecting and storing crops. Looking at both the science of weather and the history of how the fall equinox has been celebrated by various cultures throughout the world, this book will inspire a new understanding of autumn and the harvest season. Science activities, ideas for celebrating the fall equinox, and further reading list included!
£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC Coco Chanel
Book SynopsisIn this new series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The first book follows Coco Chanel, from her early life in an orphange--where she is a genius with needle and thread--to her time as a cabaret singer, hat maker, and, eventually, international fashion designer. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Coco's life at the back.
£12.09
Duo Press LLC Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO(R) Toys: An
Book SynopsisEveryone has played with LEGO(R) toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention. This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desperate situation into the most popular toy in history. With full-color illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO(R) Toys is the perfect read for those with creative spirits and curious minds. This book is an independently authored and published biography of the family that created the LEGO(R) construction toy and is not sponsored or endorsed by or affiliated in any way with the LEGO Group of companies, owner of the LEGO(R) trademarks. Lexile Level: 970L Guided Reading Level: R4Trade Review"The story of Ole Kirk and the LEGO company origins hasn't ever been told with such charm and accessibility as this new book by duopress... The smart writing and wealth of information makes this a very charming book. I'm going to add this to the BrickNerd library. It's that good. I give it 5 out of 5 Nerdlys." --Tommy Williamson, LEGO(R) artist and founder of BrickNerd (bricknerd.com) "This book could be the building block for the next great toy inventor." --Ed Sobey, Ph.D., Founder of the National Toy Hall of Fame "Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO(R) Toys is colorful and engaging, just like LEGO(R) bricks themselves. Over the course of 48 pages, the book deftly mixes words and a whole host of interesting visuals to tell the origin story of the Danish company behind the iconic toy. Knowing the backstory behind the toy makes you appreciate it in a whole new way." --Todd Coopee, author of Light Bulb Baking: A History of the Easy-Bake Oven and Toy Historian "The Inventors of LEGO(R) Toys is a must read for your child." --Bruce Pascal, author of Hot Wheels Prototypes "The Inventors of LEGO(R) Toys, tells the history of this toy in a wonderful way that children of all ages, and even the parents, will not want to put the book down." --Bruce Pascal, author of Hot Wheels Prototypes "LEGO(R) is a part of our everyday world--a huge part, for many families. In clear, accessible text and art, Erin Hagar and Paige Garrison show how the world got to be that way. Their book creates a terrific gateway through which LEGO(R)-loving kids can journey for a deeper appreciation of the family, company, and history behind their favorite toy." --Chris Barton, Author of Shark vs. Train and Whooosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions "Hagar and Garrison explain the Lego backstory to readers who can't envision a time before the interlocking bricks. The beloved toys were the brainchild of a Danish carpenter, Ole Kirk Christiansen, who developed the idea with the help of his son, Godtfred. Hagar describes Christiansen's early attempts to create a toy that would sell big; he even rode the wave of the yo-yo's popularity, which taught him, 'Don't worry about what's popular. Instead, make good toys that give kids new ways to play.' As the manufacturing of plastic expanded, Christiansen bought an injection-molding machine for his burgeoning toy company in 1947 and began making prototypes of the now-iconic plastic bricks. Hagar's conversational narration and an early reader-esque format, augmented by sidebars and Garrison's efficient cartooning, should make the book particularly appealing to newly independent readers--and Lego devotees, of course." --Publishers Weekly
£11.99
Classic Comic Store Ltd Benjamin Franklin
Book SynopsisAn illustrated biography of the life of Benjamin Franklin.Classics Illustrated tells the extraordinary life tale of Benjamin Franklin in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a timeline of events surrounding Franklin's life and study questions, which can be used both in the cla
£7.52
The ChoiceMaker Pty Limited I am a Little Monk: Thailand
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£8.54
