Children’s / Teenage reference material
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
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. A House in the Sky
Book SynopsisCaldecott Honor recipient Steve Jenkins shines as the author of this amusing and thorough introduction to animal homes.Turtles, birds, fish, beavers, and kangaroos are just like people--they need homes, and take up residence in unusual places. A simple main text introduces similarities between human and animal homes while sidebars detail the unique qualities of each animal and its home. Stylized yet realistic watercolor illustrations prove that nonfiction can be accurate and elegant, and readers of all ages will appreciate this layered narrative.
£8.43
Rockridge Press My First Nature Book: All about the Natural World
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£9.72
Rockridge Press My First Nature Book: All about the Natural World
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£12.34
Rockridge Press The Solar System Reference for Teens: A
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£16.14
Rockridge Press The Fascinating Science Book for Kids: 500
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£21.84
SILVER DOLPHIN BOOKS Endangered Wildlife
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£15.99
Rockridge Press Intro to Physics for Babies
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£8.99
Pebble Books Making Your Own Maps
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£22.49
Pebble Books Map Symbols, Keys, and Scales
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£22.49
Pebble Books All Kinds of Maps
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£22.49
Pebble Books How to Use Maps
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£22.49
Capstone Press Making Your Own Maps
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£7.59
Capstone Press Maps, Symbols, Keys and Scales
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£7.99
Capstone Press All Kinds Of Maps
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£7.59
Capstone Press How To Use Maps
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£7.59
Quirk Books Girls Resist!: A Guide to Activism, Leadership,
Book SynopsisGIRLS RESIST is a cool, relevant, timely activism handbook that speaks to teen girl readers like the intelligent and passionate people they are. In this age of political Teen Vogue editorials and teen actors frankly discussing topics like feminism and white privilege, young women are more engaged, excited, and fired up than ever--but they also need guidance. Chapters will cover standard topics like picking a cause, fundraising, networking, and protesting, but devote plenty of space to teen-specific topics and how-tos like having tough talks with unsupportive family members, lobbying and campaigning for representatives when you're too young to vote, and best practices for being effective (and safe!) while raising awareness on social media. Plus, the fresh design will make this as much a self-purchase as a gift, fitting perfectly between magazines and YA novels on a teen girl's shelf.Trade ReviewSelected for the 2019 Amelia Bloomer listNamed one of the Wall Street Journal's picks for teen activism.“If I had a time machine, I would go back in time and give myself this book.”—Jenn Northington, Book Riot “A must read for every teen activist.”—Common Sense Media “An inspiring and practical handbook for meaningful resistance...This pertinent and bold guide—featuring Sagramola’s warm illustrations rendered in blue and orange tones—is likely to become a go-to resource for young activists.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Immensely valuable.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review“[An] essential guide to teen girl activism.”—Autostraddle“Rich shares a wealth of expertise that inspires as much as it teaches.”—Observer “Incredibly detailed and extensive but fun and easy to read...This is a superb book for strong, bold young ladies who want to make a difference in the world.”—Creators Syndicate“This is a book for girls who have the fire and determination to start...a revolution, no matter how small or big it may be.”—Fangirlish “Practical, highly detailed...A must-read for every teen activist.”—Red Tricycle “Rousing and truthful…Rich is real with readers in a way that’s refreshing…A smart tool to fight inequity.”—Booklist
£999.99
Cantata Learning Earth's Record Breakers
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£25.49
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies A Few Good Manners
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£7.99
Priddy Books Us Priddy Explorers: Bugs and Slugs
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£9.49
Rockridge Press My Awesome Field Guide to Bugs: Find and Identify
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£15.19
Rockridge Press My First Book of Animals: All about the World's
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£9.53
HarperCollins Focus The Illustrated Compendium of Weirdly Specific
Book SynopsisThe Illustrated Compendium of Weirdly Specific Words is an illustrated dictionary of the 300+ most specific words in the English language, along with their definitions, roots, and (hilarious) usage quotes!Have you ever been lying in your bed, surrounded by crumbs and wrappers, feasting on your fifth pop tart and thought, I wish there was a word for this? Well, there is! Accubationis - the practice of eating and drinking while lying down. The English language is populated by many words that have a regular place in everyday conversation, and The Illustrated Compendium of Weirdly Specific Words celebrates these words by featuring definitions, origins and usage, and coupling illustrations. Words include: Badling (noun) - a group of ducks. Crapulence (noun) - sickness resulting from eating too much. Guddle (verb) - fishing only with your hands. Kaiju (noun) - A film genre characterized by giant, terrifying monsters. Slugabed (noun) - A lazy person who stays in bed late. Wegotism (noun) - The excessive use of the word ‘we'. With more than 300 insanely specific words, you'd think that you would know a few of them, right? Well, think again! We're willing to wager that you don't know a single one of these words! Unless, of course, you have a special interest in the smell of horse urine (the word for that particular odor is jumentuous). The Illustrated Compendium of Weirdly Specific Words not only captures these words through equally specific illustrations, it also tells you what they mean! And like so many great reference books before it, it is organized in alphabetical order, from aglet to zopissa.Readers will close this book a little bit smarter than they were when they picked it up!
£16.02
Random House Australia Puffin Little Scientist: The Solar System
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£9.55
Penguin Random House Australia Puffin Little Explorer: The Ocean
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£9.57
Penguin Random House Australia Smiling Mind 4: The Inside Day: A Book About
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£15.50
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Kids the Big World of Fun Facts 1
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£18.99
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Kids a Kids Guide to Rome
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£999.99
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids Kids' Survival Guide 1:
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£11.69
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids Infographic Guide to the Globe
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£15.19
Kitchen Ink Publishing Chef in Training: 100+ Easy & Yummy Recipes with
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£12.11
Encantos Opposites
Book SynopsisFrom the Emmy-nominated, award-winning bilingual preschool series Canticos, comes Opposites, a part of the Canticos Bilingual Firsts collection.Learn about the concept of opposites like hot and cold, little and big, and many more, in both English and Spanish. Complete with beautiful illustrations, this book is a great way to make learning opposites with your little chickie special and unique in not one, but two languages.Concept: Opposites.Format: 6 x 6 board book format perfect for little readers. English and Spanish on the same spread. This book belongs to page to personalize with a child's name.Canticos resonates with parents who want to raise multilingual children through quality, appealing content. NBCGood books not only teach your child about different cultures and their traditions, they are also a great way to help your child pick up new vocabulary and information about different regions around t
£11.56
Peace Hill Press The Grammar Guidebook: A Complete Reference Tool
Book SynopsisWith a new name, but the same, thorough, clearly-outlined rules of English Grammar, The Grammar Guidebook is the second edition to The Comprehensive Handbook of Rules. Originally designed to accompany the Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind program, this Grammar Guidebook stands on its own, assembling into one handy reference work all of the principles that govern the English language—from basic definitions (“A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea”) through advanced sentence structure and analysis. Each rule is illustrated with examples drawn from great literature, along with classic and contemporary works of science, history, and mathematics. Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind is an innovative program that combines the three essential elements of language learning: understanding and memorizing rules (prescriptive teaching), repeated exposure to examples of how those rules are used (descriptive instruction), and practice using those rules in exercises and in writing (practical experience). Each year, parents and teachers go through the dialogue, rules, and examples in the Core Instructor Text; students follow along in the Student Workbook. This repetition solidifies the concepts, definitions, and examples in the student’s mind. There are four Student Workbooks, one for each year. Each Student Workbook contains the same rules and examples—but four completely different sets of exercises and assignments, allowing students to develop a wide-ranging knowledge of how the rules and examples are put to use in writing. Each Student Workbook comes with its own Key, providing not only answers, but also explanations for the parent/instructor, and guidance as to when the answers might be ambiguous (as, in English, they often are). All of the rules covered, along with the repeated examples for each, are assembled for ongoing reference in The Grammar Guidebook. Use Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind to teach English grammar thoroughly, effectively, and with confidence—no matter what your background or experience!
£15.51
Sourcebooks The The Young Activists Dictionary of Social
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£16.42
Parallax Press Our Earth, Our Home: The Essential Japanese Green
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£18.70
Parallax Press We Are All Flowers: A Story of Appreciating
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£15.29
