Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, places, cultures
HarperCollins Publishers A Letter to New Zealand
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered what happens when you drop your letter in the postbox? How does a letter get from your home town to the other side of the world in just a few days? In this book you will see what happens at every stage of a letter's journey from Jack in England to his penpal, Tama, in New Zealand.Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type A recount/ explanation text.At the end of the book is a useful timeline showing a summary of each step, which can be used to recap the procedure orally or to support children's writing outside the reading session.Curriculum links Geography: Other people and places; Citizenship: People who help us.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.Trade ReviewHave you ever wondered what happens when a letter is sent to the other side of the world? Find out in this explanation book.
£9.05
HarperCollins Publishers Traditions from Around the World
Book SynopsisDo you look forward to the annual cheese-rolling? Or have you taken part in a dragonboat race? Perhaps you have danced in the street as part of a big street carnival. All around the world people take part in traditions that might seem unusual, but are great fun for everyone who joins in! Find out about all these and more in this information book.Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type Non-chronological report.An index is shown on page 21, and a labelled map of the world on pages 22 and 23 showing where the traditions featured in the book originate, an ideal cue for further discussion.Curriculum links Citizenship: Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people; Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby bear?, Passport to the world.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.Trade ReviewHave you ever heard of cheese rolling, or dragon boat racing? Find out where in the world these unusual traditions come from in this fascinating non-fiction book.
£9.53
Abrams My Powerful Hair
Book SynopsisTrade Review***STARRED REVIEW*** “The narrative’s powerful ending brings this story to a satisfying, hopeful conclusion. Debut illustrator Littlebird (a member of Oregon’s Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde) captures the closeness of the family and the strength and determination of the protagonist in bright colors set against woodgrain-like backgrounds.” * The Horn Book Magazine ****STARRED REVIEW*** “A thoughtful and enlightening addition to the picture book shelves and a worthy choice for units on Indigenous cultures.” * Booklist ****STARRED REVIEW*** "This is an emotionally searing story infused with important historical and cultural information on the significance of hair to Indigenous cultures." * School Library Journal ****STARRED REVIEW*** "A deeply moving and inspiring celebration of long hair and its significance in Indigenous cultures." * Kirkus *
£12.59
Barefoot Books, Incorporated Our World: Brazil
Book SynopsisLet's spend a day in Brazil! Ride the ônibus to the beach, drink sugar cane juice at the feira and play capoeira. Brazilian author Ana Siquiera and illustrator Ana Matsusaki draw on their personal experiences living in Brazil to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers. Trade Review“In the Our World series, this book shows vibrant scenes from Brazil, then simple sentences in both English and Portuguese, plus a smattering of phonetics . . . Armchair traveling for the youngest, or a way for them to learn about faraway relatives and new words” – School Library Journal
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd Unspoken: Talking About Slavery
Book SynopsisHow do you tell a story that starts in Africa and ends in horror? About strength and pride and refusing to be broken? One that still hurts and still loves? A powerfully moving, poetic exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships, from back-breaking work in a strange land to resilience and eventual emancipation, Kwame Alexander tells the story that's hard to hear. Told through the lens of a teacher speaking to their young pupils, and in multiple art styles from award-winning artist and sculptor Dare Coulter, the story of slavery becomes one that you can tell with the bravery to lift your voice. A must-read for all children and adults alike, and the perfect companion to Kwame Alexander's award-winning picture book The Undefeated.Trade Review"A truly original and arresting work" * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice *"Beautifully crafted and brutally honest, this [book] offers a thoughtful introduction to a necessary topic" * Booklist *"With powerful art from a bold new talent, this [book] is a probing and sensitive take on a devastating chapter of U.S. history" * Kirkus *"Coulter's mixed-media illustrations bring the text to life with a powerful combination of two-dimensional ceramic and polymer clay sculptures" * The Horn Book *"Excellent and essential... This book is unforgettable" * School Library Journal *
£11.69
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Where in the World Are You?
Book SynopsisWhere are you in the world? Can you imagine what your home would look like if you saw it from above and zoomed out further, and further, and further…? Join the mischievous pet cat on a journey of discovery that encourages young readers to think about their place in the world. Inspired by the feeling of being trapped inside and imagining the world beyond during the worldwide lockdowns, this enjoyable picture book reminds us that even when we are apart, we are all connected. The world keeps turning, a cat keeps purring and children will find their happy place in the world.Trade Review"Lovely ... features a nice bold font which is easy to read and cute and colourful pictures." * BookTrust *
£10.79
Jump! Inc. Day of the Dead
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£8.99
Jump! Inc. Halloween
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Bellwether Media Ireland
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Bellwether Media Bolivia
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Bellwether Media Sweden
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Barefoot Books Ltd Our World: Greece
Book SynopsisLet’s explore Greece! See the ducks at Zappeion Gardens, discover what the farmers are selling at Laiki (open market), and taste sweet, fluffy loukoumades. Author Agatha Rodi and illustrator Fotini Tikkou draw on their personal experiences living in Greece to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers.
£7.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Time Travel Sleepover Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisPack your bags and have a sleepover in Ancient Egypt! Join two friends and their mischievous cat who happen to be able to time travel! Travel with these bold adventurers, via a striking gatefold spread, into Ancient Egypt and meet siblings Tuya and Senbi who invite them into their home. Tuya and Senbi show them around their house and their city, transporting the visitors and the readers into the everyday life of an Egyptian kid. We explore their house, play their favourite games, dress up in jewels, learn who are their favourite gods, favourite snacks and what they dream of being when they grow up. The time travellers end their eventful day with a family feast and a sleepover at their hosts' house. Tim Knapman's text is funny and informative, and the scenarios the kids – and cat – find themselves in lead to lots of visual gags and funny character interac
£11.69
Tourbillon Cities Around the World
Book SynopsisA unique look at some of the world's most beautiful cities: The iconic landmarks of New York City, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, London, and other international cities fill the eye-opening pages of this Pop-Up GuideTM. Featuring the Empire State Building, Copacabana Beach, Big Ben, and many more attractions, the multilayered 3-D scenes encourages children to explore further! • Descriptive text and labeled illustrations for quick and easy learning • Built-in elastic bands that allow readers to prop open and display their favorite scene • Sturdy construction that's perfect for at-home or on-the-go. Fans of the Pop-Up GuideTM series will also enjoy the other books in the series, Space, Vehicles, Natural Wonders, and Animals. • Pop-up books for kids • Educational books for children aged 3 to 5 • Books for preschool and kindergarten children
£12.59
Bellwether Media Argentina
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HarperCollins Publishers Around the World in Eighty Days
Book SynopsisThis beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition is perfect for every bookshelf. Despite his better judgement, eccentric English gentleman Phileas Fogg has wagered half his fortune on a whim and a foolish one at that. He must travel around the world in eighty days or lose it all.Fogg is determined not to lose, no matter the typhoons, bison or Scotland Yard detectives that get in his way. By steamer, train, sledge and boat, on foot and on elephant back, Fogg and his beleaguered valet journey the globe, crossing land and sea in the greatest of races.The most celebrated of Jules Verne's Voyages extraordinaires series, this riotous adventure story has inspired countless films, plays and trips around the world.Complete your library with HarperCollins Children's Classics.
£7.59
BookLife Publishing All About Wales
Book SynopsisThese books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.
£8.54
Bellwether Media Indonesia
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Scotland
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HarperCollins Publishers Himalayas Bottom to Top
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelTake a look at the Himalayan mountain range from the jungle valleys at the bottom right up to the icy peaks at the very top. Find out about the climate, the vegetation and the wildlife and how people live their lives at each level.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type An information book.The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.The glossary and index can be used to develop children''s information retrieval skills further.Curriculum links: Geography
£10.92
HarperCollins Publishers The Life of the Desert
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.Level 15 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters to help develop reading stamina and to help develop sustained engagement with texts. Level 15 books use a wide range of language structures to reflect progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar. Paragraphs and other text devices become more evident in these longer books.The sandy desert of the Arabian peninsular stretches for hundreds of kilometres in every direction. It may seem hard to believe that anything can live in this hot, dry land, but many different living things call it home. Find out about the amazing plants, animals, and people who live in this beautiful landscape
£8.26
HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary Global Perspectives
Book SynopsisThe Collins Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives series offers a skills-building approach to the Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives curriculum framework (0838) from 2022.We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this title for the Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives curriculum framework (0838) from 2022. Focused on developing the six Global Perspectives skill strands, the Student's book provides full coverage of the Stage 4 Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives curriculum framework. Each chapter enables students to develop their Global Perspectives skills through practical exploration of one of sixteen global topics. Stage 4 explores Digital world, Looking after planet Earth, Family, friends, community and culture, Values and belief, and Rich and poor. Students will investigate issues relating to the topics within their school, family, local surroundings and culture. Learners will build skills to support their work in the final task of each unit, which draws their learning together, allowing them to undertake a piece of research, analysis or an action in their school or learning community. There are regular opportunities for reflection and self-assessment. The rich and engaging Student's Book content provides students with a variety of sources, with an international focus, to support their learning. Prepare students for a seamless transition to Stage 5.
£12.55
Zondervan The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes a fun picture book biography of Tad Lincoln, his relationship with his father President Abraham Lincoln, and a story about a parent’s love for his son and the wisdom of a child. Full of humor, this romp through history will teach children about the power of curiosity, imagination, friendship, empathy, determination…and even a little mischief!Tad Lincoln was forever getting into trouble. He bounced around the White House making mischief and annoying almost everyone but the president. Yet Tad was his father’s joy and comfort amidst a brutal war, a family tragedy, and the toll of holding the nation’s highest office. When Tad befriends a turkey meant to be holiday dinner, his plea for the pet to be spared teaches Abe a lesson about mercy. It also starts the tradition of the presidential turkey pardon, a tradition that presidents carry on to this day.<Trade ReviewA biography of Abraham Lincoln's son, Tad, that introduces the lesser-known historical figure to young readers. Action-filled vignettes from Tad's childhood, brought to expressive life through Davis's artwork, illustrate lessons of emotional complexity and eventually mature into more somber moments, like the death of Tad's brother, Willie, and the moral struggles of leadership Tad witnessed his father go through during the Civil War. The author gracefully uses these anecdotes to make Tad feel relatable to modern readers while grounding him in the necessary context of the boy's life. While the story is limited to Tad's childhood, there's plenty of material for meaty discussion. Plainspoken language will appeal to confident young readers, while evocative word choices, such as 'helpless, neighing laughter,' add a little literary flair. An explanatory note at the end describes how Arroyo was especially moved by Abraham Lincoln's sensitivity and mercy, especially in the granting of pardons, and how he believes Tad's influence was responsible. This is a heady topic well worth exploring and successfully sets up the story of Tad as an organic launching point for conversations about the humanity of political leadership and what qualities a leader should exemplify. VERDICT: A fun, well-paced, highly readable biography that provides a sophisticated entry point for more nuanced discussions about the complexities of leadership. Recommended. * Kate Stadt, School Library Journal *
£11.69
Bellwether Media Pakistan
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Ecuador
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Jamaica
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Malaysia
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Poland
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Somalia
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£12.34
Barefoot Books, Incorporated Our World: India
Book SynopsisCome along for a day in India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees and more. Author Meera Sriram (A Gift for Amma, Dumpling Day) and illustrator Neethi draw on their personal experience of life in India to create this appealing board book as part of the Our World Series for very young readers.Trade Review“Within this one board book, children will have a sense of the clothing, jewelry, sights, and sounds of another country, vividly evoked by paintings and in language, and stamped with the love of the families shown” – School Library Journal
£7.59
BookLife Publishing Jamaica
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 the National Curriculum requirements.
£11.69
BookLife Publishing Antarctica
Book SynopsisWhere on Earth is the UK? Where are koalas from, and who lives on Antarctica? From landscapes to animals, cities to people and languages to food, this series will let readers take a trip to each continent. It''s time to travel around the Earth.
£8.54
BookLife Publishing South America
Book SynopsisWhere on Earth is the UK? Where are koalas from, and who lives on Antarctica? From landscapes to animals, cities to people and languages to food, this series will let readers take a trip to each continent. It''s time to travel around the Earth.
£8.54
RIBA Publishing Colour and Create Architecture 2: Cities of the
Book SynopsisDiscover the cities of the world with Georgie the giraffe in this entertaining and educational Colour and Create Architecture book. With over 50 beautiful pages to design and colour in, and featuring cities including Barcelona, Istanbul, London, New York, Rome, Seoul, Shanghai and many more, little architects will have hours of fun exploring different architecture styles from across the world. The book encourages budding designers to use their imagination, memory and observation skills to explore the world around them in a playful and informative way. Enjoy the journey and get creative as you go on an exciting architectural adventure!Table of ContentsColour and Create Architecture 2
£12.00
Jump! Inc. Diwali
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Jump! Inc. Czech Republic
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Jump! Inc. Lithuania
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£10.42
Jump! Inc. Romania
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£8.99
Jump! Inc. Ukraine
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£8.99
Pogo Books Juneteenth
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Pogo Books Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
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£8.99
Bellwether Media The Dominican Republic
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£12.34
Bellwether Media Egypt
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Bellwether Media Germany
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Bellwether Media Ukraine
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Barefoot Books Ltd Our World: Argentina
Book SynopsisCome along for a day of exploring the sights and sounds of Argentina from morning light to city night. Snack on medialunas, count the stalls at la feria and ride the caballito on the carousel. Argentinian author and illustrator Aixa Pérez-Prado and Mariana Ruiz Johnson (Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes, Run Little Chaski, The Last Hazlenut) draw on their lived experiences in Argentina to create an authentic picture of modern Argentinian life as part of the Our World series for very young readers.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Meet the National Animals
Book SynopsisMeet the National Animals is a playful and humorous look at the animals all around the world who represent their country. Why do they represent the particular country and what is so special or symbolic about them? Featuring over 35 amazing animals, from the mystical Scottish Unicorn to China's much-loved Giant Panda and the wonderful, but extinct, Dodo from Mauritius. The witty text brings each animal to life and celebrates their quirks and characteristics. Includes a playful, charming narrative along the bottom of each spread, which sees Brown Bear gradually bringing all the animal together as they travel the world, celebrating each country as they go. Filled with fascinating facts about each animal and country, the text also touches gently upon any conservation issues related to each animal and their habitat. The illustrations inject warmth and humour into the narrative,Trade Review“A playful look at 35 animals who represent their country, from China’s Great Panda to the mystical Scottish unicorn. Full of quirky facts about each creature and country, gently touching on environmental themes.” * The Bookseller *Table of Contents4-5 INTRO 6-7 Bears everywhere – Brown bear / Polar bear 8-9 Blowing hot and cold – Dromedary camel / Llama 10-11 Fabulous feathers – Bald eagle / Flamingo 12-13 Night-time hunters – Tiger / Black panther 14-15 Desert tough nuts – Fennex fox / Sand cat 16-17 Hornes and hooves – Markhor / Oryx 18-19 National treasures – Giant panda / Red kangaroo 20-21 Chomping and chilling – Beaver / Mountain hare 22-23 Squawks and squabbles – Gallic rooster / Raggiana bird-of-paradise 24-25 Dragon tales – Mythical dragon / Komodo dragon 26-27 Hooray for heroes – Grey wolf / Crocodile 28-29 Roars and claws – Lion / Leopard 30-31 Making mischief – Barbary macaque / Ring-tailed lemur 32-33 Star moggies and doggies – Manx cat / Tornjak 34-35 Super swimmers – Common dolphin / Hawksbill turtle 36-37 Thrilling heights – Andean condor / Giraffe 38-39 Believe it or not? – Unicorn / Okapi 40-41 Disappearing animals – European bison / Black rhinoceros 42-43 Two of a kind – Kiwi / Aldabra giant tortoise 44-45 Dodo 46-47 Let's celebrate! 48 Map
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Bellwether Media Tanzania
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