Children’s / Teenage reference material
DK Psícología para mentes inquietas Heads Up
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£15.29
DK My First Bilingual Colors
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£6.99
DK My First Bilingual A B C
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£6.99
DK 1000 Inventions and Discoveries
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£17.99
Random House USA Inc The Miracle and Tragedy of the Dionne
Book SynopsisIn this riveting, beyond-belief true story from the author of The Borden Murders, meet the five children who captivated the entire world.When the Dionne Quintuplets were born on May 28, 1934, weighing a grand total of just over 13 pounds, no one expected them to live so much as an hour. Overnight, Yvonne, Annette, Cécile, Émilie, and Marie Dionne mesmerized the globe, defying medical history with every breath they took. In an effort to protect them from hucksters and showmen, the Ontario government took custody of the five identical babies, sequestering them in a private, custom-built hospital across the road from their family--and then, in a stunning act of hypocrisy, proceeded to exploit them for the next nine years. The Dionne Quintuplets became a more popular attraction than Niagara Falls, ogled through one-way screens by sightseers as they splashed in their wading pool at the center of a tourist hotspot known as Quintland. Here, Sarah Miller reconstructs their unprecedented upbringing with fresh depth and subtlety, bringing to new light their resilience and the indelible bond of their unique sisterhood.
£15.19
Random House USA Inc Ponies!
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£6.96
Random House USA Inc Penguins!
Book SynopsisPenguin lovers and young nonfiction fans will enjoy following one penguin couple through their efforts to raise a family of chicks in this engaging Step into Reading Science Reader.Did you know that penguins have feathers but don’t fly? Or that their eggs are guarded by the daddy penguin? Or that they dive in the ocean for their food? Discover these facts and more, along with brilliant photographs of chinstrap penguins in Antarctica, in this captivating nonfiction leveled reader. These unusual birds will waddle into children’s hearts while they decode the simple text. Great for confident or reluctant readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.“The Step into Reading series makes integrating reading into the curriculum so much easier. The nonfiction titles are perfect for teaching reading and language arts skills, while covering science and social studies content simultaneously!” —Lisa Laake, second-grade Language Arts teacher
£6.97
Random House USA Inc This is Our Constitution: What It Is and Why It
Book SynopsisFrom Gold Star father, beloved Democratic National Convention speaker,and 2022 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipientKhizr Khan comes a book for young people about the Constitution?what it says and why it matters for everyone. Our Founding Fathers created the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as a blueprint for American government and the rights of American citizens. This document is not merely a piece of parchment but a living, breathing promise of our deepest democratic values.Khizr Khan grew up in Pakistan, with few of the fundamental rights that are enshrined in the Constitution. He immigrated to America and became a citizen, raising his family to appreciate and honor all our nation has to offer. Khizr Khan is deeply passionate about the Constitution: the guarantees and protections it provides for each and every person and the beacon of light it shines throughout the world.This Is Our Constitutionis a personal journey that Khizr Khan is taking with our nation?s young people. The book includes: *A highly personal introduction and conclusion * Notes throughout that share Khizr Khan?s reflections on and connections to the U.S. Constitution *The fascinating history of why and how the Constitution was written *Article by article and section by section, an easy-to-follow explanation of what the Constitution means * A closer look at key amendments, including the Bill of Rights, and pivotal Supreme Court decisions * The complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution This is a book about why the Constitution matters to you, and us all.
£7.99
Random House USA Inc David And Goliath
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£7.05
Random House USA Inc The Beloved World of Sonia Sotomayor
Book SynopsisThe first Hispanic Associate Justice of the Supreme Court traces her childhood ambition to become a lawyer and judge, her battle with juvenile diabetes, the economic roadblocks that challenged her goals and the importance of how she learned to dream big. Simultaneous eBook.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc Michelle Obama: First Lady, Going Higher
Book SynopsisA Step 3 biography of esteemed lawyer and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama!Michelle Obama is a lot like YOU! She grew up on the South Side of Chicago with her brother, Craig. She rode her bike and played freeze tag with her friends. And she and her family ate dinner together every night! Michelle''s parents taught her to work hard and not let anyone or anything stand in her way. That work ethic has propelled her through her whole life—through her magnet high school, her college years at Princeton, and Harvard Law School. Her parents also taught her to reach back and help others once she found success, evidence of which is everywhere in her work as First Lady of the United States and beyond. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.
£7.05
Random House USA Inc Eliza Hamilton: Founding Mother
Book SynopsisA Step 3 BIOGRAPHY READER about the unsung historical figure and Founding Mother Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.Hamilton, the musical, is igniting American history fever in adults and kids--especially about the central figures of the play. Kids clearly want to know more, and this companion to early reader Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father will fill the void. Eliza Hamilton was so much more than just Alexander Hamilton''s wife. She was a spirited girl who grew up to be a strong woman with a big heart and amazing strength of character. She rescued many children in need during her life. In fact, she and others established New York City''s first orphanage--which became a place that is still helping needy children to this day. She lived for 50 years after Hamilton''s death in the infamous duel, and she preserved his historical legacy and contributed to American history with other Founding Mothers in ways that will finally be shared widely with those newly interested in Colonial and Revolutionary War times. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.
£6.57
Random House USA Inc Frederick Douglass: Voice for Justice, Voice for
Book SynopsisLearn about the abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his fight for freedom in this Step 3 Biography Reader!Frederick Douglass was a keystone figure in the abolitionist movement, and his story has impacted generations of people fighting for civil rights in America. He was born to an enslaved mother and grew up with the horrors of slavery. In the course of his childhood, he was able to learn to read, and soon realized that reading and language were a source of power, and could be the keys to his freedom. Frederick Douglass spoke and wrote about injustice and equality, and his words profoundly affected the conversation about slavery in America. His activism will resonate with kids today who are observing and participating in our activist culture. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.
£7.06
Random House USA Inc Me and My Amazing Body
Book SynopsisWhat exactly can your body do?A beloved bestseller that helps children understand anatomy, from their eyes to their toes, is back! Now refreshed with new art from Ed Miller.What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the food that you eat go?Me and My Amazing Bodycan show you! From your head to your toes and everything in between, this playful introduction to anatomy explains all the important parts of your body. Easy to read and easy to understand,Me and My Amazing Bodyhelps children appreciate everything their bodies can do.
£12.34
Kids Can Press Animal Senses
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£9.79
Kids Can Press Animal Talk How Animals Communicate Through Sight
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£9.80
Kids Can Press City Signs
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£12.95
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Crab Alphabet Book
Book SynopsisWith his signature humor and amazing facts, best-selling author Jerry Pallotta offers a decapod for every letter of the alphabet.Meet dozens of crustaceans--and a few bonus animals--with engaging text and a laugh-out-loud narrative, from A (Arrow Crab) to E (exoskeleton) to I (Imocaris, a kind of fossil scientists believe to be the first crab on earth) to Z (Zebra Hermit Crabs, which have a hard covering on their legs and claws, but their body is soft). Readers of all ages will be entertained (and learning!) with every page turn.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Crab Alphabet Book
Book SynopsisWith his signature humor and amazing facts, best-selling author Jerry Pallotta offers a decapod for every letter of the alphabet.Meet dozens of crustaceans--and a few bonus animals--with engaging text and a laugh-out-loud narrative, from A (Arrow Crab) to E (exoskeleton) to I (Imocaris, a kind of fossil scientists believe to be the first crab on earth) to Z (Zebra Hermit Crabs, which have a hard covering on their legs and claws, but their body is soft). Readers of all ages will be entertained (and learning!) with every page turn.
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
Book Synopsis"Complemented by a CD recording, an evocative picture book account of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn''s remarkable jazz rearrangement of Tchaikovsky''s ""Nutcracker Suite"" discusses the challenges, history and culture that marked its creation."
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point
Book SynopsisA lively introduction to the decimal system finds Pia of Chartres from Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert attempting to escape ogre kidnappers by helping them prepare a feast that reflects tens, hundreds and thousands of pieces of dessert. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Cart That Carried Martin
Book SynopsisThe strength and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. permeates this picture book about Dr. King''s funeral in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1968. Quiet yet affecting, THE CART THAT CARRIED MARTIN, is a unique tribute to the life of a man known world-wide for his outstanding efforts as a leader of the African American Civil Rights Movement.Eve Bunting focuses on the funeral procession of Dr. King, beginning with the two men who found the cart to carry him through the streets of Atlanta. After painting it green, two mules named Belle and Ada are hitched to the cart where Dr. King’s coffin is placed. Tens of thousands of mourners gather as the cart makes its way to Ebenezer Baptist Church, and then past the Georgia state capitol to Morehouse College. All the while, crowds of people pay their respects by singing songs of hope.Bunting’s thoughtful, well-chosen words, coupled with Don Tate’s soft colors provide the reader with a sense of hope and reverence, rather than the grief and despair one might expect.Back matter includes a brief introduction to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work, assassination, and funeral, accompanied by a full-color historical photograph of the real cart, drawn by Belle and Ada.
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Not a Butterfly Alphabet Book
Book SynopsisThis nature alphabet book from best-selling author Jerry Pallotta features moths (not butterflies!) of all shapes and sizes.Meet dozens of moths--and a few bonus creatures--with engaging text and a laugh-out-loud narrative, from A (Atlas Moth) to G (Green Lips Moth--no kissing allowed!) to J (Jersey Tiger Moth, whose underwings are a completely different color than their upper wings, not to be confused with their underwear) to Z (Zigzag Moth). Readers of all ages will be entertained (and learning!) with every page turn.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Bertha Takes a Drive: How the Benz Automobile
Book SynopsisIn this nonfiction joyride, Bertha Benz and her sons drive across Germany in the world''s first automobile.It''s 1888 and Bertha Benz''s husband, Karl, has invented the prototype Benz motorwagen. But the German government declares the vehicle illegal, and the church calls it the devil''s work. Unbeknownst to her husband, Bertha steals away with her two sons and drives nearly one hundred miles to prove just how amazing the motorwagen is. Bertha''s mechanical savvy gets the boys to Grandma''s house safely, and the remarkable mother/son road trip reduces global concern about moving vehicles.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
Book SynopsisFollows a full year of Cherokee celebrations and experiences, describing how the Cherokee Nation expresses thanks and reflects on struggles all year long.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Daring Dozen
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£16.14
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations
Book Synopsis"Vibrant artwork and engaging text offer mathematical and scientific perspectives into such springtime wonders as nesting and pollination with poem-like ""equations"" that invite children to both marvel at and understand seasonal transformations. Simultaneous eBook."
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Seashells: More Than a Home
Book SynopsisProlific, award-winning nonfiction author Melissa Stewart reveals the surprising ways seashells provide more than shelter to the mollusks that inhabit them.Young naturalists discover thirteen seashells in this elegant introduction to the remarkable versatility of shells. Dual-layered text highlights how shells provide more than a protective home in this expository nonfiction exploration. The informative secondary text underscores characteristics specific to each shell. Elegant watercolor illustrations create a scrapbook feel, depicting children from around the world observing and sketching seashells across shores.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Bugs Don't Hug: Six-Legged Parents and Their Kids
Book SynopsisLooks at all the different ways in which insects care for their young.
£13.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Puppy Talk: Opposites
Book SynopsisTen playful puppies want to talk about opposites!Young dog lovers get to know cuddly puppies by name in this cutely photographed concept book about opposites. Max the Boston terrier and his friends show the difference between near and far, awake and asleep, dry and wet, and more. Funny puppy commentary adds to the canine chaos.
£9.43
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Butterflies in Room 6
Book SynopsisKindergarteners learn the joys of raising butterflies from egg to adult in this close-up look at the insect life cycle.A visit to Mrs. Best''s classroom is always inspiring! Follow a classroom of real kindergartners as they participate in a popular classroom activity: raising butterflies. Astonishing photographs show the life cycle of the painted lady butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult. Engaging text captures the children''s wonder and explains the science behind metamorphosis. The Life Cycles in Room 6 series follows Mrs. Best’s real kindergarten class as they help things grow. This photo-illustrated series engages readers with hands-on science in the classroom and beyond.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Superlative A. Lincoln: Poems About Our 16th
Book SynopsisTallest, wisest, most studious--Lincoln was simply superlative!Get to know the personal side of Honest Abe (his LEAST FAVORITE nickname) through fresh and funny poems expressing his superlative nature. Abraham Lincoln is famous for many extremes: he was the TALLEST president, who gave the GREATEST SPEECH and had the STRONGEST conviction. But did you know that he was also the MOST DISTRACTED farmer, the BEST wrestler, and the CRAFTIEST storyteller? Nineteen poems share fascinating stories about events in Lincoln''s life, while history notes go even deeper into how he excelled. Don''t forget to think of all the ways you, too, are superlative!
£15.29
Time Inc Home Entertaiment Time for Kids: Big Book of How
Book SynopsisDivided by subject area - from animals, the human body and technology to sports, food and green issues - kids will discover the background behind the questions through the book's photos, diagrams and art as well as its clear text. Of course, "TIME For Kids" goes beyond just answering the question, and engages kids with hands-on activities at the end of each chapter that bring life to a topic or idea they just read about. For example: If in the technology chapter kids learn how an airplane flies, the 'How to' spread might include step-by-step instructions about how to fold a paper airplane or create a rotating helicopter. "TIME For Kids The Big Book of How" is a must-have book to satisfy the most curious of kids.
£16.45
Shambhala Publications Inc Sit with Me: Meditation for Kids in Seven Easy
Book SynopsisYou can squat like a frog or lounge like a cat--but if you want to sit like a buddha, there are seven key steps for taking your seat.Sit with Me invites kids of all ages to learn meditation through playful rhymes and adorable illustrations. Justa Bug describes the seven-point meditation posture--from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet--in an easy and accessible way. With a spine straight like coins stacked on a plate and shoulders back like a vulture in flight, kids will learn the basics of sitting through encouraging verse. With a little practice, Sit with Me will help everyone in the family learn how to meditate easy and free.
£15.29
Shambhala Publications Inc Kindness Cards for Kids: 52 Ways to Make Every
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2020 National Parenting Product Award!Shine your kind heart into the world!Kindness takes time to blossom, just like a tree takes time to grow from a small seed. This colorful deck shares different ways kids can practice being kind to themselves, their families, their communities, and the earth every single day. Each card offers a simple reflection or activity that helps kids develop their strengths in four key dimensions of kindness: compassion, empathy, courage, and responsibility. Kindness can be challenging, but these cards make it fun; and the more we practice, the better we feel!
£21.42
Shambhala Publications Inc Ashoka the Fierce: How an Angry Prince Became
Book SynopsisThe story of how Ashoka the Fierce became known as Ashoka the Great. As a boy, Ashoka was overlooked as a successor to his father, the emperor. He grew to become arrogant, impatient, and above all, angry. Wanting nothing more than to be king, Ashoka learned to be cunning, and when he finally managed to ascend to the throne, he was eager for war. But after a particularly brutal battle, Ashoka was heartbroken and haunted by the death and devastation he had caused. This moment marked a momentous change of heart. Upon returning home, Ashoka’s wife encouraged him to study and practice the Buddhist teachings and to move beyond his destructive past. When Ashoka finally met a wise Buddhist monk, it transformed the way he saw the world and the role of an emperor. Ashoka spent the rest of his days tirelessly working to help his people and promoting the qualities of compassion, tolerance, and virtue.
£15.29
Time Inc. Books Big Book of Where: 801 Facts Kids Want to Know
Book Synopsis801 Facts Kids Want to Know
£17.09
North Atlantic Books,U.S. My Heart Flies Open
Book Synopsis“A vibrantly illustrated book that offers readers empowering affirmations”—Gabi Garcia, author of Listening to My BodyAn inclusive, empowering, and uplifting picture book about yoga, meditation, and coming home to self-love for children ages 4-8, especially girls of colorIn every situation I can blossom. Breathing in and breathing out, I know...I AM PEACEFUL.Beautifully and brightly illustrated, My Heart Flies Open takes readers on a yoga journey of mindful reflection, self-discovery, and self-love. Starting with Easy Pose ("I AM LOVE") and moving through Mountain Pose ("I AM STILLNESS"), Triangle Pose ("I AM ME"), and more, My Heart Flies Open guides young readers through a grounding sequence of 15 yoga poses and affirmations. More than just another yoga or mindfulness book, My Heart Flies Open transports young readers to a magical world where they learn to overcome negative emotions and move dynamically through their feelings--shining bright and connecting to the peace, laughter, love, grounding, and spirit that live inside all along. With every yoga pose, each breath in, and each breath out, My Heart Flies Open brings young readers home to themselves: they are life, love, joy, and kindness; bold, fierce, peaceful, and whole. Written for children, and especially girls of color, ages 4 - 8.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Rare and Blue: Finding Nature's Treasures
Book SynopsisA variety of rare blue species--from the blue lobster to the blue black bear--are rare and unique for a reason.Travel across Earth to discover eight species that are blue in color and are either naturally rare, threatened, or endangered. Panoramic illustrations and a playful main text prompt a search for the blue species at hand, while the page-turn and informative sidebars zoom in to reveal a closer look at the species. There''s a lot to uncover about the Karner blue butterfly, blue black bear, blue whale, Quitobacquito pupfish, Cerulean warbler, blue lobster, Eastern Indigo snake, and big bluestem grass. A surprise ending celebrates that planet Earth is the rarest and bluest and must be protected for the sake of all.
£16.14
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go!
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£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Nine: A Book of Nonet Poems
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£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Animals Would Not Sleep!
Book Synopsis"It is almost bedtime, but first young Marco must put away his collection of stuffed animal toys. As a budding scientist Marco tries different ways of sorting the animals, but the animals have their own ideas. Marco scrambles to make everyone happy and make it to bed before his mother comes to tuck him in"--Provided by publisher.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Golden Dreidel
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£13.49
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Come Out and Play
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the bestselling Global Babies series comes a bright, photo-illustrated picture book about how kids play all around the world!Celebrate diversity, imagination, and friendship with this spirited celebration of playtime around the globe. What games do children in other countries play? What are their favorite toys? How do they have fun? Colorful photographs and joyful text highlight the differences and similarities of this universal childhood experience.Part of the proceeds from the book''s sales will go directly to Global Fund for Children to support innovative, community-based organizations that serve the world''s most vulnerable children and youth.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers' Market
Book SynopsisThis collection of poems takes young readers to a day at an urban farmers? market. Who to see, what to eat, and how produce is grown?it?s all so exciting, fresh, and delicious. Readers are invited to peruse the stands and inspect vendors? wares with poems like ?Farmer Greg?s Free-Range Eggs,? ?Summer Checklist,? and ?Necessary Mess.?Bright and vibrant, this is the perfect guide for little ones to take with them on marketing day to inspire literacy and healthy eating.A pleasing window into the world of the farmers? market ? School Library Journal, starred reviewSprightly illustrations and engaging rhymes will leave readers eager to sample market bounty ? Kirkus ReviewsThis cheerful collection of verse offers an enticing introduction to farmers? markets ? Booklist
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Seashells
Book SynopsisAward-winning nonfiction author Melissa Stewart reveals the surprising ways seashells provide more than shelter to the mollusks that inhabit them.Young naturalists discover thirteen seashells in this elegant introduction to the remarkable versatility of shells. Dual-layered text highlights how shells provide more than a protective home in this expository nonfiction exploration. The informative secondary text underscores characteristics specific to each shell. Elegant watercolor illustrations create a scrapbook feel, depicting children from around the world observing and sketching seashells across shores.
£8.77
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Mario y el agujero en el cielo / Mario and the
Book SynopsisUna historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente.Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un microscopio. De joven, ya viviendo en California, descubrió que el clorofluorocarbono, o CFC, que se usa en millones de refrigeradores y aerosoles, estaba haciendo un agujero en la capa de ozono que protege la Tierra. Mario tuvo que alertar al mundo... ¡y rápido! Mario fue galardonado con el premio Nobel y con la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad. Su inspiradora historia es una esperanza en la lucha contra el calentamiento global.
£10.66
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Baby Loves Political Science: Justice!
Book SynopsisA whimsical and gentle introduction to the judicial branch of government demystifies complex political concepts in the story of a little baby who observes as his mother, a judge, arbitrates rules at home and interprets laws from her courtroom. Illustrations.
£7.99
