Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, places, cultures
National Geographic Books Celebrate Christmas With Carols Presents and
Book SynopsisWith dazzling photographs and lively, lyrical text, this book introduces young readers to historical and cultural aspects of the Christmas holiday. Kids will get diverse and unique viewpoints about this very special day. With fascinating facts, a recipe, and Common Core-alignment activities, reading and learning about Christmas adds to the excitement in preparing for it.
£17.00
National Geographic Kids September 11 National Geographic Kids Readers
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£14.16
Disney Publishing Group Weird But True Birthdays
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£17.95
Chronicle Books One Sun and Countless Stars
Book SynopsisCounting and culture come together in this stunning companion to Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.From one sun to countless stars, this gentle introduction to numbers also celebrates the many diverse traditions of the Muslim world, encouraging readers young and old to reflect upon—and count—their many blessings. Like Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns and Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, this latest offering in the Concepts of the Muslim World series has stunning illustrations, rhyming read-aloud text, and informative back matter, and it is equally at home in the classroom or being read on a parent''s lap.HENA KHAN''S AWARD-WINNING BOOKS: Hena Khan''s picture books have garnered numerous awards: Parents'' Choice Recommended Seal, Booklist Top 10 Religion Book for Youth, and Chicago Public Library Best Book, among many others.MUSLIM TALENT: Created by a Muslim Pakistani American author and a Muslim Pakistani British illustrator, this book reflects their shared experiences and vision.NUMBERS & COUNTING: It''s a perfect introduction to counting and numbers! Children will delight in counting the items in the illustrations on each spread along the with the satisfying rhyme of the text.BACK MATTER: The back matter includes a comprehensive glossary and an author''s note, making this a great classroom book!Perfect for:• Anyone looking for picture books to teach religious literacy and/or about Islam• Muslim parents and grandparents looking for picture books that reflect their culture/faith• Fans of previous books in the series, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns and Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets• Anyone looking for picture books to build early counting and number proficiency
£12.99
DK Popup Peekaboo I Love You
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£12.25
DK I Love You Little One
Book SynopsisSnuggle up with your little one and discover a host of adorable animals and their babies as they gaze at the same glowing moon from beautiful habitats around the world.Meet a mommy cat and her cuddly kitten, a daddy elephant and his playful calf, and many more loveable animal families hidden in the pages of this light-up book for 2 to 4 year olds.With an LED light-up moon on the cover and striking silhouettes throughout, this cute baby book is certain to capture your toddler's attention, while the gentle rhymes and repetition help baby to learn and get involved. This heart-warming book celebrates the loving relationship and special bond between parents and children, making it a fantastic gift and the perfect bedtime book for you to read and share with your toddler.
£12.34
Arcadia Children's Books Dreaming of Christmas
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£9.49
Arcadia Children's Books The Ghostly Tales of Sleepy Hollow
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£11.69
Random House USA Inc My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty
Book SynopsisAn age-appropriate introduction to the creation of the Statue of Liberty combines the stories of key contributors with simple coverage of how the Statue was built, how everyday kids contributed pennies to its construction and what it has come to symbolize throughout the world.
£6.47
Kids Can Press See Where We Come From!: A First Book of Family
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£16.14
Hachette Children's Group Infomojis: Continents
Book SynopsisDid you know about the Great Green Wall in Africa? Or the Atacama Desert, Oceania and the Grand Canyon? Well, where have you been! Whether it's busy, hot, cold or wet, Infomojis: Continents is all about exploring land and people in a fun and engaging way. Core areas of geographic investigation are covered, such as human populations, languages spoken, famous landmarks and indigenous species of each of Earth's seven continents,The book features custom-made 'infomojis' (information emojis) that present the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young geologist to the next evolution in infographics.Infomojis is a series of ten books that are perfect for curious readers aged 8+.Table of Contents 1: The world's continents 1: North America, Central America and the Caribbean 1: The countries of North America 1: The countries of South America 1: Europe 1: The countries of Europe 1: Africa 1: The countries of Africa 1: Asia 1: The countries of Asia 1: Oceania 1: Antarctica 1: Glossary 1: Index
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Go Quiz Yourself!: Around the World
Book SynopsisLearning loads of facts is boring, right? Not with this book! Get your quiz on to become the ultimate expert on people, places and animals around the world.This book is the ultimate combination of facts and fun. Each chapter has loads of fast facts followed by a short quiz, which makes it the perfect tool for revising for a test or for becoming the quizmaster of the world. It covers a huge range of topics, from the seven continents, to climate and biomes and the plants and animals that live in these habitats, to the cultures and customs of people of different countries, and Earth's magnificent and iconic landmarks - both natural and human-made.These books are designed as a companion resource for children studying core curriculum topics. Illustrations, timelines and graphics work with captions and extended texts to challenge the reader's skills in memory, comprehension and reading. Kids will barely realise they are learning when the competitive element takes over as they aim to become the Quizmaster. The books contain loads of information, but as the quiz sections are spaced evenly throughout, it can make the challenge less overwhelming. Readers can choose to read a section and then answer those questions, or read the book and then attempt the whole quiz in one go. It can be used to test themselves, test their friends or as a ready-made resource for teachers in need of a pop-quiz for their class.Suitable for children aged 8+ who are studying natural history and physical and human geography as part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Also perfect for fact-mad kids who explode with facts like a volcano erupts with lava.Other titles in this series:DinosaursHuman BodyOuter SpaceScienceSportTable of Contents 1: Our world 1: Africa 1: Europe 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: Asia 1: Oceania 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: North America 1: South America 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: Antarctica 1: Culture, language and religion 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: Oceans 1: Rivers 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: Mountains 1: Deserts 1: Go quiz yourself! 1: Weird and wonderful places 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group The History Of The Asian Community In Britain
Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating history of the Asian community in Britain, from the first settlers to the 21st Century.Newly updated, The History of the Asian Community in Britain explores why people came to Britain, the problems they faced and the contributions these communities have made to British society. Brought to life with case studies and rarely published photographs, this is an opportunity to get up close to the experiences and vital impact Asian people have had in Britain. Meet pioneers such as Sake Dean Mahomed and Jayaben Desai and find out why the Asian community has been fundamental to Britain's success on the world stage.
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group The Treasure Hunt: True stories of treasures
Book SynopsisDiscover real-life stories of treasures lost, stolen and found where YOU become the treasure hunter!Discover a message in a bottle that appears to be from the ghost of Captain William Kidd - the infamous pirate and now, it would seem, thief! Follow a breadcrumb trail of intriguing clues left by the treasure-hungry thief as he travels the world attempting to steal great historic artefacts, paintings, gold and more. The Treasure Hunt takes you on an epic adventure, where you will find out how to decipher tricky codes and uncover heart-stopping accounts of how famous treasures were lost, found or stolen!Crack the codes to turn the page and travel from country to country. But be warned - some treasures may never be found ...
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Nala's World: One Little Cat's Quest for Love and
Book SynopsisA heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson and his trusty cat companion, Nala. When Dean Nicholson found an abandoned kitten by the side of the road one day, he hadn't bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion, Nala. Both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous, they were a perfect match - and so together, they set off to travel around the world. This inspirational true story, with an underlying message about loving and caring for animals, will show young readers everywhere that you can find friendship in the most unlikely places. With gorgeous illustrations from winner of the Waterstones Gift of the Year, Frann Preston-Gannon, and also featuring photos of Dean and Nala's real-world adventures.Dean and Nala's story has become a social media and publishing phenomenon. Dean's book for adults, Nala's World, spent two weeks on the Sunday Times' bestseller list and has been translated into twenty-five languages.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan This Is Our World: From Alaska to the Amazon –
Book SynopsisThis Is Our World, written by Tracey Turner, is a colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural and environmental diversity – an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and wildlife of twenty places around the world vividly to life for young readers. The guides are children who tell us about the animals, plants and weather that they encounter; the feasts and festivals they enjoy; and the clothes they wear, the way they learn, the languages they speak, and the sports and games they play. The tour is truly global, as we journey from Australia’s desolate Red Centre to bustling Beijing, from the windswept Outer Hebrides to the rock houses of Cappadocia in Turkey, via the Amazon rainforest, New York City, the Siberian tundra, and a floating village in Cambodia.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity and in conservation. It teaches us that despite its countless languages, customs and traditions, it really is a small world after all.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan This Is Our World: Celebrate With Us!
Book SynopsisMeet twenty children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow.This Is Our World – Celebrate With Us!, written by Valerie Wilding and illustrated by Åsa Gilland, is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed This Is Our World. It’s a vibrant and colourful celebration of our planet’s cultural diversity – an unforgettable journey that brings the people, customs and religions of twenty places to life for young readers.The tour is truly global, as we journey from Eid al-Fitr in the UK to the Hanami cherry blossom festival in Japan, from Christmas Eve in Poland to the Festival of the Sahara in Tunisia, via Diwali in India, Australia’s indigenous Barunga festival, Rosh Hashanah in New York, the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and much more.This is both a beautiful gift book and a highly-accessible home reference, sure to foster an interest in the wider world, in travel, in diversity, and in cultures and religions.
£11.69
Simon & Schuster Lunar New Year
Book SynopsisLearn all about the traditions of Lunar New Year—also known as Chinese New Year—with this fourth board book in the Celebrate the World series, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe.After the winter solstice each year, it’s time for a celebration with many names: Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, and Lunar New Year! With beautiful artwork by Chinese illustrator Alina Chau, this festive board book teaches readers that Lunar New Year invites us to spend time with family and friends, to light lanterns, and set off fireworks, dance with dragons, and to live the new year in harmony and happiness.
£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Under the Milky Way: Traditions and Celebrations
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£14.44
Candlewick Press,U.S. Birrarung Wilam: A Story from Aboriginal
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Birrarung Wilam: A Story from Aboriginal
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£7.59
Little, Brown & Company The Story of the Mayflower
Book SynopsisBest-selling author Patricia A. Pingry introduces young children to the historic voyage of the Mayflower with this simply written board book that releases just in time for the 400th anniversary of the landing of the ship.What happened when the Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower 400 years ago? With this simple and factual introduction, children can learn about the preparations, voyage, and landing of the Mayflower. Thoroughly researched and historically accurate, this board book distills a pivotal moment in history for little learners.
£7.83
Bloomsbury Activity Books I Love You Near and Far Activity and Sticker Book
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£6.64
IBEX Publishers,U.S. My Persian Haft Seen: An Iranian Nowruz Tradition
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£17.09
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Carry and Play: I Love You
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£6.64
Bloomsbury Activity Books Carry and Play: Pumpkin
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£6.64
Jump! Inc. Holi
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£8.99
Bullfrog Books Golden Gate Bridge
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£8.99
Creative Paperbacks Halloween
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Independence Day
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Kwanzaa
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£9.89
Creative Paperbacks Thanksgiving Day
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£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Valentine's Day
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£8.54
Racehorse for Young Readers My Big Book of Summer Activities: Packed with
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£12.34
Red Chair Press The Grand Canyon: This Place Rocks
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£25.49
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didn't Know about Ancient Greece
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£6.64
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didn't Know about Ancient Rome
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£6.64
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didn't Know about the Middle Ages
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£6.64
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didn't Know about Colonial America
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£6.64
Red Chair Press 50 Things You Didn't Know about the Old West
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£6.64
Pogo Books Panama
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£8.99
North Star Editions The Alamo
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of the Alamo. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review“A good purchase to support intermediate grades studying landmarks tied to American history.” —School Library Journal
£23.99
North Star Editions Alcatraz
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Alcatraz. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review“A good purchase to support intermediate grades studying landmarks tied to American history.” —School Library Journal
£23.99
North Star Editions The Black Hills
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of the Black Hills. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review“A good purchase to support intermediate grades studying landmarks tied to American history.” —School Library Journal
£23.99
North Star Editions Devils Tower
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Devils Tower. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review“A good purchase to support intermediate grades studying landmarks tied to American history.” —School Library Journal
£23.99
North Star Editions Gettysburg
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Gettysburg. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review“A good purchase to support intermediate grades studying landmarks tied to American history.” —School Library Journal
£23.99
North Star Editions Mesa Verde
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Mesa Verde. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review“A good purchase to support intermediate grades studying landmarks tied to American history.” —School Library Journal
£23.99
North Star Editions National Memorial for Peace and Justice
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.Trade Review“A good purchase to support intermediate grades studying landmarks tied to American history.” —School Library Journal
£23.99
