Children’s / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society
Left of Brain Books Take Off
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Children Big Dream Treehouses
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Children Malaking Pangarap na Mga BahayPuno
£13.29
Darien Trask Control The Plot
£14.25
Lerner Publishing Group Civic Minded
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Nosy Crow How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs
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£17.09
Little, Brown & Company Doña Felas Dream
Book SynopsisThe inspiring story of Doña Fela, an enterprising woman who broke barriers and stopped at nothing to make the island of Puerto Rico a better home for all. Though she was born before women on her island were allowed to vote, Felisa Rincón de Gautier did not let that stop her from becoming the first female mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1946. Easily spotted on the streets of San Juan by her flair and the jasmine flowers braided into her hair, she radiated style and grace. Doña Fela, as she affectionately came to be called, loved her city. Doña Fela was always ready to listen to problems and find solutions. With determination and resilience, she brought lasting change to the island. Doña Fela’s inspiring story as a visionary leader is brought to life on the page through stunning paintings that evoke the vibrant colors and culture of Puerto Rico.
£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Superpower Dogs Halo Disaster Response Dog
Book SynopsisJoin rescue dog Halo as she learns how to search through disaster zones and find people trapped beneath rubble in this nonfiction chapter book based on the upcoming IMAX film, SuperPower Dogs!
£8.50
Little, Brown & Company The ABCs of AOC
Book SynopsisThe ABCs of AOC is an inspiring, educational, and giftable book about the representative taking Congress--and the media--by storm. This empowering and informative book is the perfect conversation starter for young people interested in government and activism, and the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to learn more about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. From Advocate to Feminist, Grassroots to Queens, and Revolutionary to Zeal, The ABCs of AOC introduces readers to values, places, and issues that relate to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez''s life and platform. A clear and engaging explanation of each term is paired with a stunning, contemporary illustration that will delight readers. This is an alphabet book like no other! The book closes with a wealth of information expanding on the A-Z of concepts introduced, for readers ready to learn more about the rev
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Random House USA Inc Dreams from My Father Adapted for Young Adults
Book SynopsisNow adapted for young adults—the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, which Toni Morrison called “quite extraordinary,” offers an intimate look at Barack Obama’s early days. This is a compelling journey tracing the future 44th president''s odyssey through family, race, and identity. A revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging—long before he became one of the most important voices in America. This unique edition includes a new introduction from the author, full-color photo insert, and family tree. The son of a white American mother and a Black Kenyan father, Obama was born in Hawaii, where he lived until he was six years old, when he moved with his mother and stepfather to Indonesia. At twelve, he returned to Hawaii to live with his grandparents. Obama brings readers along as he faces the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming a community organizer in Chicago, and traveling to Kenya. Through these experiences, he forms an enduring commitment to leadership and justice. Told through the lens of his relationships with his family—the mother and grandparents who raised him, the father he knows more as a myth than as a man, and the extended family in Kenya he meets for the first time—Obama confronts the complicated truth of his father’s life and legacy and comes to embrace his divided heritage. On his journey to adulthood from a humble background, he forges his own path through trial and error while staying connected to his roots. Barack Obama is determined to lead a life of purpose, service, and authenticity. This powerful memoir will inspire readers to examine both where they come from and where they are capable of going.
£14.24
Random House Children's Books The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series and Five Survive comes a gripping mystery thriller following one teen’s search for the truth about her mother’s shocking disappearance—and even more shocking reappearance—during the filming of a true crime documentary.A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEARLights. Camera. Lies. Eighteen-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on. But the case is dredged up from the past when the Price family agrees to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again. Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. Unbelievable, because Bel isn’t sure it’s real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And—could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . . . From world-renowned author Holly Jackson comes a mind-blowing masterpiece about one girl’s search for the truth, and the terror in finding out who your family really is.
£12.74
Penguin USA Champions of the Fox
Book SynopsisIn this conclusion to the thrilling Thieves of Shadow series, bestselling author Kevin Sands delivers a jaw-dropping heist that sees five young thieves masterminding a prison break from the empire’s most impenetrable island fortress. Fans of The False Prince and Ocean’s Eleven will be mesmerized by this page-turning series filled with twists and turns.“Follow my instructions, and when our task is done, I will release you.” Commanded by the magical artifact known as the Dragon’s Eye, junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye’s sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor’s private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for a hundred years. This impossible heist will strain the gang’s unique abilities to thieve and deceive everyone fr
£15.60
Clarion Books The Lemonade War 1
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Hachette Children's Books YouTube Big Business
Book SynopsisThis high interest series focuses on the fascinating stories behind the most iconic businesses today. Here we take a look at the internet sensation YouTube: where did the idea come from, how has the company found success, and who is running the show today?
£12.34
Hachette Children's Books Manchester United Big Business
Book SynopsisThis high interest series focuses on the fascinating stories behind the most iconic businesses today.
£12.34
Hachette Children's Books Manchester United Big Business
Book SynopsisThis high interest series focuses on the fascinating stories behind the most iconic businesses today.
£9.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Future Architects Handbook
Book SynopsisThis book explores how architects really work, taking the young reader through the entire process for planning and designing a house.
£14.39
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Steve Jobs Ground Breaker Biographies Visionary
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US From Oil Rig to Gas Pump Source to Resource
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US From Sunshine to Light Bulb Source to Resource
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US What is Environmental Entrepreneurship Your Start
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US What is Social Entrepreneurship Your Start Up
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US Your Guide to Trade in the Middle Ages
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£11.77
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Tech to Protect Techno Planet
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,US The Opioid Crisis Get Informed Stay Informed
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St Martin's Press How I Resist
Book SynopsisAn all-star collection of essays about activism and hope, edited by bestselling YA author Maureen Johnson.Trade Review"Candor and passion radiate from the 30 voices raised in this trenchant and timely compendium of interviews, essays, reflections, illustrations, and poems." -- Publisher's Weekly "[Maureen Johnson] has done an exceptional job calling on different voices to share their wisdom and thoughts on making a difference" -- School Library Journal "This offers plenty of access points for teens looking for advice, catharsis, and/or motivation." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£13.99
Abrams We Are Power
Book SynopsisA stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to Civil Rights to the Climate Change Movement. Todd Hasak-Lowy’s We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world. The book explores questions such as what is nonviolent resistance and how does it work? In an age when armies are stronger than ever before, when guns seem to be everywhere, how can people confront their adversaries without resorting to violence themselves? Through key international movements as well as people such as Gandhi, Alice Paul, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, and Václav Havel, this book discusses the components of nonviolent resistance. It answers the question “Why nonviolence?” by showing how nonviolent movements have succeeded again and again in a variety of ways, in all sorts of places, and always in the face of overwhelming odds. The book includes endnotes, a bibliograpTrade ReviewNonviolence may have been the greatest invention of the twentieth century, more important than nuclear fission or genetic coding. It offers us the chance to build a working twenty-first century, and since young people will have to lead that fight, this book is a crucial gift! * Bill McKibben, climate activist and author of Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out? *I'm so glad this book exists! From the opening pages where we meet Gandhi, to the closing with Greta Thunburg, and in between with Alice Paul, Martin Luther King, Vaclav Havel, Ceasar Chavez, and others, it is beautifully written, informative, and so moving. Readers young and older will be inspired to rise up peacefully, to act, to change the world--to save the world. * Deborah Heiligman, author of Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of 'The Children' ***STARRED REVIEW** "Hasak-Lowy's writing gives life to both the people and issues involved, taking time to explain historical backgrounds and the ways the lessons from one movement affected future ones." * Booklist *It’s a book that grants that kids have brains, that they can understand complexity, and that in a world where everything seems very gloom and doom, it is possible to make things better. And to be frank, that’s the kind of message we’re all in dire need of right this very second. * A Fuse #8 Production ***STARRED REVIEW** "Highly recommended for its outstanding treatment of the history of social justice. A good resource for student activists." * School Library Journal ***STARRED REVIEW** "There has never been a time when a book is more relevant than this one." * School Library Connection *“A striking and very timely conclusion highlights teenage Greta Thunberg’s bold challenge to fight global climate change.” * Publishers Weekly *This excellent, timely overview will open eyes and deserves a wide readership. * Kirkus *. . .Readers will gain new appreciation for how nonviolent methods, often inspired by other movements for justice, led to victories. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *
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National Geographic Kids Big Words for Little Paleontologists
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Hachette Children's Group Here to Help Paramedic
Book SynopsisWhat''s it like to be a paramedic? Perhaps one day you might like to become a paramedic too? In this book you will meet our paramedic, Jon - and some of his colleagues - and see what he does at work every day. Find out about the emergencies he attends, the equipment he uses on his patients and what it is like to zoom through traffic in an ambulance with the sirens blaring and the lights flashing!Brilliant introductory books for very young readers that follow real professionals around their place of work to give a flavour of what it means to work in a particular job.
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Hachette Children's Group Careers That Save Lives Police Officer
Book SynopsisFind out about careers that help shape and save the lives of others
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Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz People Who Help Us Firefighters
Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books
£15.61
Hachette Children's Group Pollution and Waste Stand Against
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Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion In the Toolbox
Book SynopsisThis book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)
£12.64
Hachette Children's Group Little Business Books Growth
Book SynopsisJoin Leon Lion at his car sales garage, and all his animal friends, as they GROW their businesses. Through simple, positive steps, the animals and you will find out everything that''s great about growth.Little Business Books is a fun introduction to the world of business and important life skills. The series is written in collaboration with an expert business consultant and includes ideas for discussion around each topic.The Little Business Books series introduces core business concepts to the entrepreneurs and business leaders of the future. Suitable for children aged five and up, these books are great classroom and learning resources as an introduction to business and PSHE.The six books in this series are:ChangeCreativityGrowthResilienceResponsibilityTeamwork
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Hachette Children's Group Engineering Amazing Jobs
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Hachette Children's Group Science The Best Ever Jobs In
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Hachette Children's Group Maths The Best Ever Jobs In
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Hachette Children's Group Train Your Brain: Think Like an Astronaut
Book SynopsisHelp your child to develop their growth mindset as they discover how real astronauts look at the world and how they think. Children's brains are powerful and flexible, but they need exercising and challenging to develop. In this book they will uncover the core skills that can make a good astronaut great, and be encouraged to have a go at some simple activities to help them to train their brain to become better at applying outstanding scientific practice. By uncovering the way that real astronauts and space scientists look at the world and approach problems, they will be learning skills that will set them in good stead for life. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks, so the reader can build up their skills and naturally develop their thinking.Each book contains biographies of four top space pioneers, and the humorous illustrations throughout help the reader to understand some of the trickier concepts.Ideal for students aged 8+ who are studying Space or S.T.E.A.M. topics at key stage 2.Titles in this series:Think Like An AstronautThink Like An ArtistThink Like a CoderThink Like An EngineerThink Like A MathematicianThink Like A ScientistTable of Contents 1: Travelling to space 1: be healthy and fit 1: Know how things work 1: Neil Armstrong: First on the Moon 1: Make good decisions 1: Improvise to survive 1: Change your perspective 1: Yi So-yeon: First South Korean in space 1: Floating free 1: Prepare to be lonely 1: Communicate 1: Mae Jemison: Astronaut, doctor and engineer 1: Train for a spacewalk 1: Be curious and observant 1: Develop your piloting skills 1: Chris Hadfield: The singing astronaut 1: Be a team player 1: Fly to the Moon 1: Mission to Mars 1: Navigating in space 1: Living in space 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index
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Pan Macmillan Santa Gets a Second Job
Book SynopsisTimes are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job.But finding work is not easy at all, even if you’re Santa – he tries being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call centre. He finally finds the perfect job to be useful to the community – the bin man! Santa discovers that waste can conceal wonderful gifts, and he is soon back on his sled delivering toys made from recycled materials. When Santa finds some lost letters from years ago in the bin, begging to meet him, he sets out to find their owner. Will he be able to find them and finally grant their wish before Christmas Day?Hilarious and heartwarming, Santa Gets a Second Job is the perfect present for Santa fans of all ages from Michele D'Ignazio and Sergio Olivotti.
£9.49
Lerner Publishing Group What Are Satire and Parody?
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Lerner Publishing Group How to Make a Book (about My Dog)
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£13.49
Astra Publishing House Pushing Hope
£15.29
Imagine That Publishing Ltd Scratch and Colour Machines
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£8.54
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd You Can Make it in Archaeology
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Wonderful World of Work: A Workbook for
Book SynopsisThis hands-on workbook demystifies the world of work in order to help teenagers with Asperger syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) feel confident in their ability to be successful at their studies and get a job.Each chapter talks the teen through a different element of employment, including the benefits of having a job, why education is important, how to write a resume and succeed at job interviews, and the advantages and disadvantages of autism in the workplace. A variety of different industries and jobs are explored to encourage teens to begin to think about careers that might appeal to them and suit their skills and interests.Full of practical information, engaging activities, funny illustrations and inspiring personal stories, this book gives Asperteens a positive image of what people on the autism spectrum can achieve and is an essential career guidance aid for parents and teachers working with young adults.Trade ReviewThis is a fascinating workbook written with Aspie insight and advice - for Aspies - from an Aspie. Jeanette has thought of everything incorporated in the workforce, with specific activities that draw out the reader's own personal ambitions, thoughts and future plans. Including her own personal experiences helped cement the foundation of the book. This workbook is a practical, encouraging, unique resource to help steer any Asperteens who are nearly ready or looking for employment. -- Josie Santomauro, author, speaker, consultant and mother of a son with Asperger's SyndromeAs an teenage girl with Asperger's Syndrome, this book gave me courage and the information I need to get a job and to have a basic understanding of work. It's easy to read and Jeanette explains each aspect of working and getting a job really well. This book is useful to young Aspies, like myself, wanting to enter the world of work. I think it's also useful for parents to read so they can help their child with this new experience. -- Ellen Fisher, aged 14If you're on the spectrum wanting to work, this book is for you! Aspie mentor Jeanette Purkis shares meaningful insights to help you discover your place in today's workforce. -- Craig Evans, founder of Autism Hangout and editor of Been There. Done That. Try This!: An Aspie's Guide to Life on EarthThis book told me lots of useful information about the workplace and how to get a job. The illustrations made it more exciting and encouraged me to read more. The activities are fun and helped me to think about jobs I might do when I finish school. -- Sarah Flach, aged 13Getting that first job can be a daunting experience. In this workbook, Jeanette provides step-by-step, easy-to-understand advice on how to succeed in joining the workforce. With a positive approach to résumé writing, gaining work experience, sound interview skills, to what is expected in the workplace, The Wonderful World of Work opens up many doors of opportunity, arming Asperteens with the right knowledge and ambition to mastering a fulfilling career ahead. -- Barb Cook, Editor-in-Chief of Autism Aspergers Network Magazine and co-founder of Australian Autism Aspergers Network Inc.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Why Should You Go to Work? 2. What Kind of Work Do You Want to Do? 3. Your Own Unique Skills and Attributes - The Best Thing that You Have! 4. School, University, Skills and Work. 5. Getting the Most Out of Employment Services. 6. Working - What's Involved? And How Do You Get a Job? 7. Get that Job! (Includes CVs, Interviews and Referees). 8. Volunteering - The Giving Keeps on Giving - to You! 9. Different Kinds of Jobs. 10. How to Gain Spectacular Skills for the Workplace. 11. Joy and Elation at Workplace Communication! 12. Ooh, Scary and Exciting! Starting a New Job. 13. Help for Employees on the Autism Spectrum. 14. What in the World is Workplace Relations? 15. Trouble at Work! What Do I Do? 16. Being Brilliant in your Own Business. 17. Getting Ready to Go for It! Glossary. References.
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Firetree books Choices, Choices...
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NQ Publishers So You Want To Work With Animals
Book SynopsisUses fun flaps and whimsical art to describe more than 50 different jobs and careers involving animals, from veterinary work and conservation to jobs in research, training and care.
£10.44
NQ Publishers So You Want to Work in Fashion
Book SynopsisFeatures 50 fun flaps and whimsical art to describe jobs in the world of fashion, from design, photography and modelling to sales, retail, PR and online jobs.
£10.44
