Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Boys Town Press Cheaters Never Prosper
Book SynopsisNoodle''s really done it this time! What should have been a friendly competition among classmates turns sour after Noodle cheats his way to victory. He says he didn''t really want to cheat but everyone has to once in a while, so what''s the harm? Will Noodle get burned by his own deception or will he muster the courage to confess to his trickery? Young readers will learn a valuable lesson about the cost of cheating while enjoying a few laughs in the newest storybook in the Responsible ME!series.
£10.99
Boys Town Press It Was Just Right Here!
Book SynopsisBraden''s brother Blake is always losing things. What''s the big deal? He''s just a kid! But when Blake loses the class pet in the debris from his desk, he realises that not being organised is more of a problem than he thought. With the help of his teacher and parents, Blake learns the steps to getting organised using his favourite sport - baseball! Will Blake hit a homerun by getting organised? Find out in this hilarious tale that teaches life skills for children.
£10.99
Boys Town Press Rumor Has it...
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£11.39
Boys Town Press The Great Compromise
Book SynopsisCora June and her classmate, Wilson, are locked in a battle of wills. Each one desperately wants to be the ultimate decision maker. They scream at each other about whether to play dodgeball or football at break time. They get into a tug of war over a Popsicle. Each wants to dictate where to go on the next class trip! Can these two opinionated, wanna-be leaders compromise or agree to anything? Using rhymes and true-to-life situations, this story offers valuable lessons about the power of compromise and why the best leaders are never afraid to negotiate.
£10.44
Boys Town Press Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle
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£11.39
Boys Town Press Fix it with Focus: A Story About Ignoring
Book SynopsisFocus. Focus. Focus. That''s the advice Blake hears again and again but never seems to follow. Blake has a short attention span. In the classroom, he carelessly demolishes a Lego volcano in his rush to see who''s outside the window. On the pitch, he gets his elbow and his ego bruised because of a distracting clod of dirt. In the lunchroom, he stops telling his own story to flip a bottle and ends up drenched in a puddle. The poor guy stumbles from one mishap to another because of a complete lack of concentration.Will his fortunes change when the caring adults in his life introduce him to hands-on tools and manipulatives, such as squishy erasers, stress balls and glove taps? And can a work/break cycle, coupled with using the word FOCUS as a mnemonic device, make things any better?FIX IT WITH FOCUS is from the pen of award-winning author and school counsellor Bryan Smith, whose popular Executive FUNction series offers great lessons to young readers who struggle with self-control, have the wiggles, or are coping with ADHD.
£11.39
Boys Town Press Remi in Overdrive
Book SynopsisRemi is one manic squirrel! Scampering here and scampering there, he''s a fluffball of constant motion. Whether he''s at home, in school, or out on the town, Remi never stays in one place. Even his thoughts come and go at a wildly rapid pace.With too much energy and too little focus, Remi finds himself in all kinds of trouble. School assignments go missing because his backpack and desk are messy, bottomless blackholes. Some homework never gets done because his tablet and TV prove too tempting. My desk is a mess, my cubby''s a wreckand my backpack''s a giant black hole.It''s swallowing snacks, pencils, and papers, like a vortex that''s totally out of control!Even the class field trip nearly ends in disaster when Remi has a run-in with an exhibit made out of glass! Will Remi ever be able to calm his mind and his body long enough to get organized, stay on task, and actually have success?Children will laugh as they follow Remi through his whirlwind day, scrambling to find his things and stay on task. With help, he learns to slow down, stay organized, relax and reset.
£11.39
Amberjack Publishing Company Going Places
Book SynopsisEveryone had high expectations for Hudson Wheeler. His fourth grade teacher even wrote to his parents that Hudson was "going places." But everything went downhill after his father died on the battlefield of Iraq one year later. Now facing his senior year of high school without his two best friends by his side and with his teacher's letter still haunting him, Hudson seizes homeschooling as an opportunity to retreat from the world.What happens during this year will prove to be anything but a retreat, as Hudson experiences love and rejection for the first time; meets the Amazonian-looking girl who shows him by example what it means to be a man; and solves the painful mystery of the “girl in the window”—an apparition seen only by the WWII vet whose poignant plight forces Hudson out of the comfort zone of boyhood.Going Places is a peek into what male adolescence looks like today for those who don't follow traditional paths as they strive to find themselves.
£9.95
Amberjack Publishing The Art of Escaping
Book SynopsisSeventeen-year-old Mattie has a hidden obsession: escapology. Emphasis on hidden. If anyone from school finds out, she'll be abandoned to her haters. Facing a long and lonely summer, Mattie finally seeks out Miyu, the reclusive daughter of a world-renowned escape artist. Following in Houdini's footsteps, Miyu helps Mattie secretly transform herself into an escapologist and performance artist. When Will, a popular athlete from school, discovers Mattie's act at an underground venue, Mattie fears her secret persona will be exposed. Instead of outing her, though, Will tells Mattie a secret not even his girlfriend knows. Through a blossoming friendship, the two must find a way to express their authentic selves. Told through the perspectives of the witty main characters, this funny and fresh debut explores the power of stage personas and secret spaces, and speaks to the uncanny ways in which friendships transform us.
£12.34
Garden Learning The Weather
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£8.00
Garden Learning I Take Care of Myself!
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£8.86
Origen Kids La familia es un regalo de Dios / God Gave Us
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£9.45
Amberjack Publishing Company Crow Flight
Book SynopsisThe curious flight patterns of crows lead a teen computer programmer down a path of mystery and romance. Gin trusts logic a little too much. She even designs programs to decide what to eat and how to spend her time. All that changes when she's paired with a new transfer student, Felix, on a computer modeling assignment to explain certain anomalies in the behavior of crows. Speaking of anomalies, why is Gin so disappointed that Felix isn't a match for her in the dating app she's designing with local gamers? As she enters Felix's world and digs further into the data behind crow behavior, Gin uncovers a terrible secret. And the wrong decision could equal disaster squared...Trade ReviewFinalist in the 2019 Colorado Book Awards, Young Adult Literature category Colorado Book Award"A deftly crafted, impressively original, and thoroughly entertaining novel... an especially recommended addition to school and community library YA Fiction collections." Midwest Book Review
£12.59
Duo Press LLC Think for Yourself: The Ultimate Guide to
Book SynopsisMiddle school is a time of change, when things begin to look different and assumptions start to be questioned, and today more than ever it's tough to know what to believe. This unique and timely book won't tell you what to think—that's up to you!—but it will show you how to think more deeply about your own life and current events. Covering a wide range of subjects affecting the world today, including human and animal rights, social media, cyber bullying, the refugee crisis, and more, THINK FOR YOURSELF will help you to learn how to ask questions, analyze evidence, and use logic to draw conclusions, so you can solve problems and make smart decisions.Each chapter of the book covers one key step in the critical thinking process, and includes a real-world example to help convey the importance and relevance of every step:Ask Questions: If you want to be a critical thinker, it helps to be curious. It's normal to wonder about the world around us. Some questions are big, and some are small. Sometimes questions can spark debate and argument. All critical thinking starts with at least one question.Gather Evidence: First, find information—from making observations to interviewing experts to researching a topic online or in books. Then make connections and draw conclusions.Evaluating Evidence: Smart thinkers evaluate the importance, accuracy and relevancy of the information they gather.Getting Curious: Consider other points of view, examine your own point of view, understand the power of emotion, and practice empathy.Draw Conclusions: The final step in the critical thinking process, this is based on reason and evidence. Revisit your original question, review the evidence and what you've learned, and consider your values. And remember: critical thinking doesn't stop when you've reached a decision. Learn how to discuss and debate other points of view. Then keep growing. Sometimes you might change your mind—that's OK, too!Featuring profiles of real-life inspiring young critical thinkers from around the world, checklists, quizzes, and activities, THINK FOR YOURSELF is a clever and fun illustrated guide that teaches middle schoolers that even young people can make a difference in the world just by thinking smart and understanding.INCLUDES: Your Turn: activities to help connect ideas to readers' lives Quizzes Profiles of inspiring young critical thinkers A Reading List for Young Thinkers Teacher's guides Plus a table of contents, index, and glossary for easy searching
£14.93
National Center for Youth Issues Will You Be the I in Kind?
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£10.40
Good & True Media The Song That Goes on and on and on and on
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£12.95
Little Creek Press All of You
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£16.99
Ellen J Stelter Poppy's First Adventure: Le Pont de Papillion
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£22.49
Mamabear Books LLC The Day I Had a Bulldozer
£17.58
Penguin Putnam Inc girl stuff.
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£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc crush stuff.
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc awkward stuff.
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£8.99
Dial Books Wink
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£16.19
Random House USA Inc Rosie Goes to Preschool
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£9.56
Random House USA Inc ¿Te he dicho alguna vez lo afortunado que eres?
Book Synopsis¡Edición en español y rimada del clásico de Dr. Seuss acerca del optimismo! Si crees que todo va mal,si estás triste o amargado, si te empiezas a enojar…,¡debes hacer lo que yo hago! Así comienza el magnífico consejo que le da un viejo sabio a un joven en este admirado álbum ilustrado de Dr. Seuss. Una divertida historia que nos enseña una lección acerca del pensamiento positivo, el antídoto perfecto para lectores de todas las edades que se sienten deprimidos o bajos de ánimo. ¡Gracias a las características rimas de Dr. Seuss y sus singulares ilustraciones, los lectores, sin lugar a duda, se darán cuenta de lo afortunados que en realidad son!Las ediciones rimadas y en español de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss publicadas por Random House brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!), y Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Ideal tanto para leer en casa como en la escuela, estos libros han sido meticulosamente traducidos, respetando la rima, por autores y traductores latinoamericanos, y supervisados por Teresa Mlawer, reconocida y galardonada traductora durante más de cincuenta años. A rhymed Spanish edition of Dr. Seuss's classic story about optimism!When you think things are bad, when you feel sour and blue,when you start to get mad . . .you should do what I do!So begins the terrific advice spoken by a wise old man to a young boy in this beloved picture book by Dr. Seuss. A funny story that teaches a valuable lesson about positive thinking, its the perfect antidote for readers of all ages who are feeling a bit down in the dumps. Thanks to Dr. Seuss's trademark rhymes and signature illustrations, readers will—no doubt—see just how lucky they truly are!Random House's rhymed Spanish-language editions of classic Dr. Seuss books make the joyful experience of reading Dr. Seuss books available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Readers can enjoy over 30 different classic Dr. Seuss titles including The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez dos peces pez rojo pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); and Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Perfect for home and classroom use, they are meticulously translated in rhyme by native Latin American Spanish speakers overseen by award-winning translator Teresa Mlawer.
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Rosita Cabeza de Margarita (Daisy-Head Mayzie
Book Synopsis¡Edición en rima del fascinante álbum ilustrado de Dr. Seuss acerca de la individualidad y la autoaceptación! De la misma alocada manera en que el Gato causa estragos en El Gato Ensombrerado, una florecita que brota en la cabeza de una niña desata una serie de disparatadas reacciones en este clásico de Dr. Seuss. Ideal para celebrar esas cualidades que nos hacen únicos, ¡este libro de tapa dura es un excelente regalo!Las ediciones rimadas y en español de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss publicadas por Random House brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!), y Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Ideal tanto para leer en casa como en la escuela, estos libros han sido meticulosamente traducidos, respetando la rima, por autores y traductores latinoamericanos, y supervisados por Teresa Mlawer, reconocida y galardonada traductora durante más de cincuenta años. A rhymed Spanish edition of Dr. Seuss's charming picture book about individuality and self-acceptance!In the same zany way that the Cat wreaks havoc in The Cat in the Hat, a small flower that sprouts from the top of a young girl's head sets off a series of madcap reactions in this classic picture book by Dr. Seuss. An ideal choice for celebrating those qualities that make each of us unique, this unjacketed hardcover makes a great gift!Random House's rhymed Spanish-language editions of classic Dr. Seuss books make the joyful experience of reading Dr. Seuss books available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Readers can enjoy over 30 different classic Dr. Seuss titles including The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (Un pez dos peces pez rojo pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); and Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!). Perfect for home and classroom use, they are meticulously translated in rhyme by native Latin American Spanish speakers overseen by award-winning translator Teresa Mlawer.
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Dr. Seuss's 'Tis the Season: A Holiday
Book SynopsisThis year, forget cards--send this perfect little Christmas gift book, featuring full-color art from How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and other classic works by Dr. Seuss, instead! Perfect for Dr. Seuss fans of all ages!This small hardcover gift book--illustrated with full-color art from How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and other classic works by Dr. Seuss--is filled with simple, unrhymed observations about the holiday season. From "travel" and "tree-trimming" to "feasting" and "singing," it's the perfect little gift or stocking stuffer for children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, caregivers, coworkers--anyone and everyone you want to wish a Merry Christmas!
£9.17
Random House USA Inc The Words We Keep
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£16.99
Random House USA Inc Oh, No!
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£7.99
Random House USA Inc You're One!
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£7.99
Les 400 Coups La Petite Truie Le Vélo Et La Lune
£19.10
Norma El Jamón del Sándwich
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£17.05
Ediciones Larousse (MX) Tengo Valores
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£6.28
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial 15 consejos malvados para ser tu propia
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£19.51
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial ¡Bah! No pongan esa cara / Urgh! Don't Make That
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£11.66
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Simplemente Charli: Mis secretos para que brilles
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£16.11
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial #yosoybosco / #IamBosco
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£14.20
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Dinero: cómo ganarlo, ahorrarlo, gastarlo y
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£14.36
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Diario de Loki 1: Cómo el peor de los dioses se
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£11.66
Prh Grupo Editorial Kintsugi del alma La reconstrucción del corazón
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£16.11
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial 13 cosas que los niños fuertes hacen 13 Things
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£14.17
Oceano Travesia En Sus Zapatos
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£13.26
Nostra Ediciones Ulises Y Los Diez Mil Bigotes
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£11.62
Adidev Press Perseverance with Janaki Ammal
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£10.99
Obelisco El Gran Libro de los Miedos
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£21.25
La Fragatina Only a Watch
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£22.15
Nube de Tinta Vidas que cambian vidas: 40 historias
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£13.95
Obelisco No Ha Sido Culpa Mia/It Wasn't My Fault
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£20.31
