Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books
Priddy Books My Best Friend Is A Dinosaur
Book SynopsisMy Best Friend is a: Dinosaur is a fantastic touch-and-feel title in a brand new series by Priddy Books. With a padded, embroidered character on the cover and a unique touch-and-feel to discover on every spread, this sturdy board book is ideal for toddlers who love exploring the world with their hands. The simple rhyming text and playful artwork invites children to join the funny dinosaur and see all the silly scenarios he finds himself in.
£7.59
Welbeck Publishing Group Interview with a Kangaroo: and Other Marsupials
Book SynopsisIf you could talk to animals, what would you ask? Get familiar with 10 extraordinary marsupials as they step up to the mic and share their habits, behaviour, likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell and its own attitude!In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour!Features ''interviews'' with a kangaroo, koala, Virginia opossum, Tasmanian Devil, numbat, bandicoot, sugar glider, quokka and spotted cuscus. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species.Look out for other titles in the series: Interview with a Tiger and Interview with a Shark!
£9.49
Welbeck Publishing Group Have Pride: An inspirational history of the
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2021 School Library Association Information Book Award. Whoever you are, HAVE PRIDE.This inspirational history of the international LGBTQ+ movement will teach readers to accept and have pride in themselves and others, whatever their sexuality. It details the struggles and successes of LGBTQ+ movements around the world, looking at decriminalisation, the Stonewall riots and their legacy, global Pride movements, the HIV/AIDS crisis and equal marriage. It also includes profiles of significant LGBTQ+ figures from history and messages from young, modern-day members of the LGBTQ+ community, explaining why they have pride in themselves and why you should, too.Praise for Have Pride:''Never has a book lived up to its title, or been as deserving of so many accolades, as Have Pride ... Everything about this book is outstanding and cleverly designed to not only inspire but also to engage and empower young people ... This positive, celebratory, inspirational book highlights how far we''ve come and offers hope for the future. Have Pride is, without a doubt, the most important book you will ever buy for your school library'' Eileen Armstrong, ReadingZone.com''Have Pride offers an inspirational history of the LGBTQ+ movement in glorious rainbow technicolour'' Big Issue North''A bold, bright and unapologetic history of the LGBTQ+ movement'' Unite UK1''A must read for anyone who questions why we have pride'' LGBT+ History Month''Authoritative, comprehensive and fascinating progress through the ups and downs of LGBTQ+ history ... This is very much a book that will be read with pleasure and I hope with pride!'' LoveReading4Kids
£9.49
Priddy Books My First Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisHelp your child learn all about the world with My First Encyclopedia by Priddy Books.Explore our wonderful world in this big book of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations.Priddy Learning: My First Encyclopedia will provide hours of fun reading for curious children. It is divided into eight subject chapters: Earth, Living World, Animals, History, Science, Things That Go, Human Body and People & Culture.Approved by subject specialists, every page is packed full of interesting information written in accessible language for children. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic.
£11.69
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: On Land and
Book SynopsisWe all use it every day but what happens when we throw it away? The BIG problem is that it does not disappear. In this title kids will act as environmental scientists to learn about the problem with plastic; single use plastic; plastics in landfill; plastic in the ocean; microplastics and the dangers to birds, animals and the environment. On a more positive note they will also learn about recycling; plastic free packaging; beach clean-up operations and the actions we can all take to reduce the plastic pollution and save our oceans. This title is filled with critical thinking questions and answers, activities and experiments, and it is supported with downloadable worksheets.
£8.54
Priddy Books Priddy Explorers Sharks
Book SynopsisIn this exciting new series from Priddy Books, Priddy Explorers, children can learn about fascinating subjects in a fun and accessible way. Each book has a different Priddy Explorer, a child who guides the reader through the topic they are learning about.Explore the wonders of the Sharks and other creatures of the deep in Priddy Explorers: Sharks. This beautiful book is full of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations of sharks, fish, and the deep oceans they live in. Children can learn what makes a shark a shark, how sea creatures protect themselves from predators, how different types of sea creatures live, and much more. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic and provide hours of fun.
£7.59
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd The Romans: Invasion and Empire
Book SynopsisStep back in time to discover a story of invasion and empire. Learn what everyday life was like for a Roman citizen back home in Rome. Join centurions as they march across Europe to invade Britain. And experience life as a Roman immigrant living in Londinium (modern-day London) 2000 years ago. This title supports the following Key Stage 2 History Learning Objectives: The Roman Empire and it's impact on Britain; The Roman Empire by AD 42 and the power of its army; successful invasion by Claudius and conquest; Hadrian's Wall; Romanisation of Britain.
£8.54
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd The Problem With Plastic
Book SynopsisAn inspirational CALL TO ACTION for all young conservationists, The Problem with Plastic combines nature, science, beautiful photography and a fact-packed handbook. Kids worldwide care about this issue and this new book gives them the information they need and pratical solutions they can put into action TODAY!
£8.54
Priddy Books Pop-Up Pals: Trucks
Book SynopsisPop-Up Pals: Trucks is a fun pop-up board book for toddlers from Priddy Books!This vibrant casebound board book features a different pop-up truck in every spread from a noisy fire truck to an enormous excavator to a busy bus and more. The simple and sturdy pop-ups really bring the vehicles to life as you turn the page and explore scenes around the town.This book features bright and bold illustrations which will make it stand out on any shelf as well as an embossed finish on the cover. Children will love reading the fun rhyming text about each truck as they explore the sturdy pages.Fire Truck:Hear the noisy fire truck and it drives pastRacing to an emergency, speeding fast!The added humour in each scene is sure to make this a favorite with any truck-loving child.
£7.59
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd Our Uncles the Cruncles: A story for kids about
Book SynopsisOur Uncles the Cruncles is a fun-filled read-together or read-alone book for young children about the following topics: Celebrating that there are many different kinds of relationships and families; Learning that relationships are about love, companionship and respect for someone that you an go through life with; Understanding that all couples have ups and downs that lead to healthy, resilient relationships and Sexual orientation and challenging stereotypes in same sex relationships.
£7.59
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd Bank Accounts Borrowing Money
Book SynopsisWith many young adults (and even some adults) struggling to manage their finances, it's never too early to begin learning about the essential life skill of managing money. In this high-interest and accessible book, readers will be introduced to the world of bank accounts and borrowing. How do banks work and what do they do with our money? How do you open a bank account? What are bank statements, interest, overdrafts, credit cards, loans, and mortgages? The book includes activities, discussion points, and a quiz to help readers become savvy, money-aware young people.
£8.54
Priddy Books A Stinky History of Toilets
Book SynopsisYou sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your toilet? Discover the history of pooing and weeing in this frankly disgusting non-fiction book.Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out how humans have done their business throughout history. It’s time to get to the bottom of toilets! Prepare to be revolted by:- A fossilized Viking turd discovered by archaeologists - The Mongol catapult used to fling smelly poop at their enemies - The reason ancient Romans used wee to wash their clothesFilled with poo facts and vomit-inducing stats, you will also learn how diseases like cholera spread through bad sanitation, why some of the earliest toilets had a tendency to explode, and how medieval kings and queens had special helpers to wipe their bums.Featuring hilarious illustrations by Ella Kasperowicz, it’s a history book like no other!
£8.54
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd How to Grow Tomato Ketchup
Book SynopsisCan you really grow tomato ketchup? Today, many children do not know where the foods they eat come from. This book takes kids step-by-step through all the stages needed to grow a small crop of tomatoes: from planting seeds to harvesting their fruits. Then readers will follow a recipe to make delicious ketchup. The book is packed with plant life-cycle information and shows how tomatoes can be grown in a container or small garden, but also includes information about how tomatoes are grown commercially on farms. Get muddy and sticky with some fun and fact-packed, hands-on science.
£7.59
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd My First Dictionary
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£13.49
Nick Hern Books The Drama Workshop Leader: A Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive, easy-to-use guide contains everything you need to plan and deliver effective drama sessions, get the best out of your participants, and develop an empowering leadership style that works for you. Drawing on over fifteen years' experience of running workshops – including for the National Theatre, The Old Vic, Barbican, Battersea Arts Centre and National Youth Theatre – Linden Walcott-Burton takes you through everything you need to know, with essential advice on: Your Workshop: How to plan and structure a successful session; how to deliver it effectively, whether in-person or online; how to devise and run an entire course. Your Group: How to motivate and get the best out of your group; how to encourage positive behaviours and manage challenging ones; how to adapt to different groups and needs; how to give and receive feedback. Yourself as a Workshop Leader: How to empower yourself by owning the space and maintaining boundaries; how to use your voice (and not lose it); how to harness the power of humour and fun. Packed with tips and techniques that work with any setting and age group, whether you're running a short session or a longer course, the book also provides specific guidance on delivering workshops in schools, working with disabled people and those with learning disabilities, and safeguarding when working with children and young people. There's also advice on co-facilitating, working with assistants and finding work. Organised in handy, bite-sized chunks allowing you to find just what you need, the book also includes sample workshop plans and content, with additional insights and examples of best practice from many other leading practitioners in the field. Whether you're just starting out and want to learn the basics, or you're a seasoned facilitator looking for fresh ideas, The Drama Workshop Leader is the resource you need to deliver a great session in any room you walk into, no matter what's thrown your way. 'Every practitioner, no matter their level of experience, will gain so much from this book' Jackie Tait, Primary Programme Manager, National Theatre LearningTrade Review'Practical and accessible... Warmly recommended to anyone who has to manage groups for educational purposes' * Ink Pellet Magazine *'An excellent guide for anyone wanting to run and develop workshops... Linden's approach is not only thorough, but very caring. Whether you are experienced as a workshop leader or not, I think you'd be hard pressed not to learn something from this book making your experience, and that of your students, better... A very detailed book. Every aspect of leading a workshop is covered... A reflection of his evident expertise and it could help you to be a great facilitator too' * Drama & Theatre Magazine *
£15.29
Bonnier Books Ltd Things That Go
Book SynopsisDiscover 100 vehicles and machines in the colourful First Picture Dictionary: Things That Go
£999.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd I'm Feeling (a Little Bit) Shy
Book SynopsisThis little girl sometimes finds it very hard to say hello. She struggles going into groups or parties and is very scared of starting a new school. However, when she shares her feelings, she learns that everyone feels shy sometimes - even her exuberant big brother! Shyness is just a feeling that will pass. This realization enables her to begin to find her own way to deal with new situations. She can just watch and listen until she is ready to join in. And nervous butterflies she feels on her first day? They help her pay attention - and notice children who might become wonderful new friends! The believable characters, busy scenes and ingenious holes in the pages make this a helpful, heartwarming story that young children can relate to. It's a perfect book to help children cope with feeling shy.
£11.69
Andersen Press Ltd Will You Be My Friend?
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning picture book funny-man Russell Ayto comes this laugh-out-loud tale of friendship and acceptance. Bush Baby is so lonely – nobody wants to be her friend. Giraffe thinks she’s too small. She’s not pink enough for Flamingo. Lion, however, thinks she is just right to be his friend. And he’d never be so rude as to eat a friend. Is Bush Baby very brave, very foolish, or just very, very lonely?Trade Review"Young listeners will be charmed by Bush Baby’s big, sad eyes (even if they don’t recognize the primate), and many will identify with their search for companionship. A fine friendship fable with a funny close" * Kirkus *
£6.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. A Place for Birds Third Edition
Book SynopsisThe latest updated edition of this fact-filled, colorful look at the amazing world of birds includes two brand new illustrations and a call to action to protect these beautiful creatures.In simple yet informative language, A Place for Birds introduces young readers to the ways human action or inaction can affect bird populations and opens kids? minds to a wide range of environmental issues. Describing various examples, the text provides an intriguing look at birds, at the ecosystems that support their survival, and at the efforts of some people to save them. At the end of the book, the author offers readers a list of things they can do to help protect these special creatures in their own communities.
£15.29
New Harbinger Publications The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to
Book SynopsisFrom managing social media stress to dealing with pandemics and other events beyond your control, this fully revised and updated edition of The Anxiety Workbook for Teens has the tools you need to put anxiety in its place. In our increasingly uncertain world, there are plenty of reasons for anyone to feel anxious. And as a teen, you’re also dealing with academic stress, social and societal pressures, and massive changes taking place in your body, brain, and emotions. The good news is that there are a lot of effective techniques you can use—both on your own and with the help of a therapist or counselor—to reduce your feelings of anxiety and keep them from taking over your life. Now fully revised and updated, this second edition of The Anxiety Workbook for Teens provides the most up-to-date strategies for managing fear, anxiety, and worry, so you can reach your goals and be your best. You’ll find new skills to help you handle school pressures and social media overload, develop a positive self-image, recognize your anxious thoughts, and stay calm in times of extreme uncertainty. The workbook also includes resources for seeking additional help and support if you need it. While working through the activities in this book, you’ll find tons of ways to help you both prevent and handle your anxiety. Some of the activities may seem unusual at first. You may be asked to try doing things that are very new to you. Just remember—these are tools, intended for you to carry with you and use over and over throughout your life. The more you practice using them, the better you will become at managing anxiety. If you’re ready to change your life for the better and get your anxiety under control, this workbook can help you start today. In these increasingly challenging times, teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 1.6 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books for teens are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.
£14.99
Andersen Press Ltd Grumpy Hat
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards! Everyone knows that little sisters can be an-noy-ing! So when Ravi gets annoyed with Ruby and breaks her toy car in a rage, everyone goes to bed upset. Ravi wakes up the next morning with a bright red grumpy hat stuck fast on his head! And he can’t get rid of it, no matter how hard he tries... Ravi learns how to swap his grumpy hat for happy socks in this uplifting story about siblings, family life and controlling bad moods.Trade Review"Perfectly pitched, gorgeously illustrated and told simply but with sophistication, this is a must-have picture book… a superb exploration of feelings, articulated in a way that even the very young will understand; a book to evoke the strongest feelings of recognition in child and adult reader, and full of humour too" * LoveReading, Best Children's Books of 2021 *"This engaging picture book, with delightful canine characters, explores difficult emotions with young children, helping them to develop empathy and emotional awareness... Colourful illustrations will help young children to understand how Ravi feels and could encourage discussion about how readers might behave in a similar situation." * BookTrust *"Engaging, painterly illustrations" * Teach Early Years *
£7.59
Sourcebooks, Inc Except Antarctica
Book Synopsis"Delightful and hilarious."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED ReviewTurtles are found on every continent EXCEPT Antarctica. But not for long! Follow along as a rogue group of determined animals embark on an adventure (and defy their flustered narrator in the process) in this funny animal picture book for kids!When the narrator explains that turtles are found on every continent except Antarctica, one determined turtle sets out to prove him wrong. After recruiting other non-Antarctic animals along the way—much to the narrator's dismay—turtle and his friends travel through fields, forests, and cross an entire ocean to reach their goal. But what exactly do they do once they get there?This nature-documentary-gone-wrong is a gleefully funny lesson in determination, and includes educational backmatter and lots of animal fun facts!Trade Review"Snarky dialogue and the hapless narrator's growing frustration add lots of humor to the engaging story...[a] well-executed and entertaining book." - Horn Book"Sturgell depicts his animal travelers with some naturalism, adding the occasional playful detail and, once they realize what Antarctica is like, comically dismayed expressions." - Booklist"[D]ebut creator Sturgell has a savvy sense of visual pacing, and the meta-comic repartee is spot-on." - Publishers Weekly"If you have young readers who are desperate to know what kind of animals can survive at the southern tip of the Earth, this is the book for them...a good read aloud option for kids between 4-8." - Susan Harari, Youth Services Book Review"Readers will laugh out loud at the animals' recalcitrance and the narrator's frustrations, all the while absorbing a great deal of information. Delightful and hilarious." - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review
£12.59
Andersen Press Ltd The Trouble with Earth
Book SynopsisWhy didn't the other planets invite Earth to their holiday? Soon they'll find out the wonderful truth about Earth's 'fleas' and change their minds... When Earth turns up on the holiday she wasn't invited to and finds all the other planets in the solar system in the hot tub - even Pluto! - she discovers exactly why: it looks like she has FLEAS! Yuck. But when Earth asks everyone to take a closer look inside her atmosphere, they're amazed by what they see... Award-winning Alex Latimer's The Trouble with Earth is the perfect story to teach us to be kind and less quick to judge others.Trade Review"A space story with a difference for the very young… great fun" * LoveReading *
£7.59
Mallory Howell The Little Ninja That Could: Conquer Kindergarten
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£9.74
Empire Publishing Alez Learns About Germs
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£7.30
Andersen Press Ltd The Pipsqueak
Book SynopsisYou don't need super powers to be a hero... or to make enemies into friends. In Hero's gang, everyone has a special skill. Well, everybody but Pip. Pip isn't strong, he can't run fast or make himself invisible. He might not have any amazing talents, but when bully Solo invades their spot, Pip shows the gang that you just need guts to be a hero.Trade Review"A superhero story with a difference, funny, satisfying and revealing" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading *"The humor is enjoyable, and Pip’s cleverness will inspire little ones... A fun underdog story for readers intrepid enough to join this merry band of kids" * Kirkus *
£7.59
Blogging While Brown LLC A Light in You: Nephew Edition
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£11.02
Martin Alberto Gonzalez The Key to the City La Llave de la Ciudad
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£11.33
Andersen Press Ltd Outside, Inside
Book SynopsisFrom Caldecott honoree LeUyen Pham, Outside, Inside is a moving picture book celebrating essential workers and the community coming together to face the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Something strange happened in 2020, just before the seasons changed. Everyone who was outside, went inside. Outside, it was quieter and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, we baked, we exercised, we kept in touch... and we grew. We remembered to protect the ones we love and love the ones who protect us. We watched with admiration and respect as key workers risked their own wellbeing to help others. We knew that the seasons would change, and spring would come again.Trade Review"This comforting picture book makes sense of the isolation for young children. It describes what we did when we stayed in, with beautiful scenes, inside and out" * The Sunday Times *"This powerful ode to community delivers a timeless message of humility, perseverance, and hope." * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *"Reflecting shared experiences and hopes, here's a welcome picture book for our times." * Booklist, starred review *"This optimistic book will help even very young children make sense of Covid-19." * Shelf Awareness, starred review *"A testimony both to loss experienced and moments of unexpected good." * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
£7.59
Greystone Books,Canada Rise Up and Sing
Book SynopsisThis inspiring introduction to activism and social justice for young teens shows the important role music plays in changing the world, featuring: Musicians young teens will know and love: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, and more! Iconic artists from past generations: readers will learn about the extraordinary impact of artists such as Nina Simone, Neil Young, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, and more. Playlists for each social justice issue: Each chapter includes a playlist with recommended songs about an area of activism, from classic tracks to contemporary hits. In Rise Up and Sing!, Andrea Warner explores how music has contributed to the fight for social justice. Across eight areas of activism—the climate emergency, Indigenous rights, civil rights, disability rights, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality, the peace/anti-war movement, and human rights—Warner introduces some of
£9.49
Andersen Press Ltd Snow Woman
Book SynopsisWhen Rupert and Kate tell their parents they're going to make a snowman, both Mum and Dad correct them, "You mean a snowperson." Originally published over 30 years ago, this is a deceptively simple story that overthrows gender stereotypes in a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek way that only master storyteller David McKee, the creator of Elmer the patchwork elephant and Mr Benn, could accomplish.Trade Review"Best-selling illustrator David McKee gives the magic of building a someone out of snow a new twist in this witty, wintry picture book." -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids - Book of the Month November 2020 *
£6.99
Andersen Press Ltd Know Your Rights: and Claim Them
Book Synopsis'We can stand up for our rights once we understand them. This book is a guide for every child and young person who believes in liberty, equality and a better world for all' Malala Yousafzai Jointly written by Angelina Jolie and Amnesty International with Geraldine Van Bueren QC. If you are aged under 18 you have your own set of human rights. Child rights are unique freedoms and protections designed for you. Governments should uphold them but all across the world they are violated. Know Your Rights and Claim Them gives you the knowledge and tools to claim your rights. It introduces them and explains why they matter in the real world. From gender and racial equality, to the rights to free expression, health, a clean climate and a sustainable environment, they are yours to claim. Know Your Rights and Claim Them celebrates the difference young activists have made in every corner of the world, and shows you how to challenge injustice wherever you may find it. It presents expert advice on peaceful protest, raising awareness at school and in your community, starting your own campaign and getting those in power to listen, plus vital guidance on protecting your safety, digital security and mental health. These are your rights. It is your right to know and claim them. 'Children are the future. This is the perfect book for young people who care about the world and want to make a difference' Greta ThunbergTrade Review"We can stand up for our rights once we understand them. This book is a guide for every child and young person who believes in liberty, equality and a better world for all" -- Malala Yousafzai"Children are the future. This is the perfect book for young people who care about the world and want to make a difference" -- Greta Thunberg"At once informative and practical, Know Your Rights is a dazzling, potent toolkit for justice and change" * LoveReading *"This is an excellent book! What I like most about it is that one can just keep dipping in, it doesn't have to be read all at once and it is packed with information and deals with issues with which many teenagers will identify. It covers a very large field, it will educate, enlighten and encourage young people to take action, it will give them confidence and a sense of empowerment. It is a very important book which in time, hopefully, will help to change the world." -- Mala Tribich MBE, child survivor of the Holocaust"This is a must have for every school library… it informs and educates young people as well as being easy to read" * The School Librarian *
£7.59
Andersen Press Ltd Bookworms
Book SynopsisFrom former Birmingham Young Poet Laureate Nyanda Foday comes this inspirational, poetic introduction to the vital need for every child to see themselves in the books they read. What does a book mean to those who search for acceptance and understanding? A place to find friends, feel part of a family, or to be your true self. A good book takes you to new worlds, the right one shows you can exist in this one. So for all bookworms – lovers of books – the world is waiting for you.Trade Review"[a] beautiful poem... [Nyanda Foday's] words eloquently capture all the amazing things a book can do" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *"A book that gives everyone the confidence to find their place in the world" * Books for Keeps *
£7.59
Ransom Publishing The Last Soldier
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£6.25
O'Brien Press Ltd Bright Sparks: Amazing Discoveries, Inventions
Book SynopsisAn introduction to fifty extraordinary discoveries, inventions and designs by inspirational women. Meet incredible inventors from around the world, and learn how inventions happen. A beautifully illustrated guide to remarkable, practical, skillful and amazing inventions which have made their mark.
£15.19
Andersen Press Ltd Little Sure Shot
Book SynopsisAnnie’s family work hard to survive on their Ohio farm. Annie’s happiest when hunting game with her pa, and she doesn’t care one bit that it’s not the kind of thing girls are meant to do. When tragedy strikes, the family is thrown into deepest poverty. Until one day, Annie dares to pick up Pa’s old rifle, and find a way to feed her starving family. As the family’s fortunes worsen, Annie is sent away to work, and life becomes an ever greater struggle. Yet Annie has the courage and pluck to survive – and her brilliance with a rifle starts to gain her more than just turkeys for the pot. Can Annie’s amazing skills take her all the way to fame and fortune? An inspiring novel based on the incredible life of sharpshooting star Annie Oakley.Trade Review"A terrific voice and a brilliant tale. One of those stories that are so difficult to put down" -- Phil Earle"A gritty yet charming tale of Annie Oakley’s fight to rise above the hardship life throws at her. Little Sure Shot is a fascinating account of a strong and determined girl" -- Lesley Parr"Matt Ralphs has hit the bullseye with this big-hearted story of grit and determination from the American West" -- Cat Weldon"A beautifully crafted account of the troubled early years of Annie Oakley, Little Sure Shot zips along, keeping the history tight to the truth and the characters close to the reader. It's gripping and tender, wrapping heartbreaking themes in the heart-soaring joy that is success against the odds" -- Rachel Delahaye"An inspiring rags-to-riches story" * The Bookseller *
£7.59
Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd Paying the Bills
Book SynopsisWith many young adults (and even some adults) struggling to manage their finances, it's never too early to begin learning about the essential life skill of managing tmoney. In this high-interest and accessible book, readers will be introduced to the world of paying billsboth today and in the future as adults. What is rent, a mortgage, or a household budget? Utilities, food, insurance, car costswhat are all the bills we need to pay in our lives? The book includes activities, discussion points, and a quiz to help readers become savvy, money-aware young people.
£8.54
Authentic Media My Pretty Pink Bible
Book SynopsisSet sail with Noah, follow Moses through the Red Sea, and marvel at Jesus’ miracles as you read this fun collection of Bible stories. Enjoy the sweet rhymes, then follow the Scripture to talk, question, and explore even more! Content Benefits: Introducing favourite Bible stories through rhyme, Scripture, and fabulous pink artwork, My Pretty Pink Bible will help young children learn about their faith. • Vibrant illustrations engage interest • Includes rhyming text • Stories include Jonah and the Whale, David and Goliath, Christmas and Easter • Ideal for Sunday School awards and creches • Perfect gift idea for any occasion • Ideal for children aged 3 plus • Padded hard back cover with vinyl finish for extra visual appeal
£9.49
Andersen Press Ltd Hedge Lion
Book SynopsisDiscover your inner-roar with Ida, and your inner kindness with Hedge Lion! Ida sees Hedge Lion every day on her walk around town. Hedge Lion wants everyone to think he’s a hedge. Nobody’s scared of hedges. But Ida is brave, she notices things that other people don’t, and she’s not fooled. She knows Hedge Lion is a lion, she just needs to help him find his roar… Along the way, Ida learns to be patient and kind, and Hedge Lion learns to be brave and confident.Trade Review"The intricately detailed pen-and-ink drawings highlight the gentle story... Ida’s persistence and kindness helps her imaginary friend find his voice, to the satisfaction of them both" * Booklist *"A roaring good story, beautifully illustrated" * LoveReading4Kids *"Roaring good naptime fare" * Kirkus *
£7.59
Welbeck Publishing Group Limited The United States Book
Book SynopsisGo on a fact-packed adventure around the United States of America, and discover the wonder and beauty of the ''Land of the Free''.Meet the presidents, find out what the American flag represents, walk along star-studded Broadway, discover the sports that Americans love, the food they eat, the languages they speak, the incredible natural wonders, all 50 states and - most importantly - the amazing people who call this country home.
£16.99
Hachette Children's Group Beastworld
Book SynopsisStep into a world of fascinating, mystical and terrifying beasts from around the globe. Join fearless beast hunter S.A. Caldwell as she tracks down the most elusive creatures from ancient myths, strange sightings and folklore. Follow her to a Gorgon''s lair, track down the yeti in the Himalayas, find out what lies beneath the myth of the bogeyman and discover the Hydra''s immortal head!
£8.54
North Parade Publishing Numbers Workbook
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£6.00
Dodo and Dinosaur Extraordinary Extinct (TM) Crystal Palace
Book SynopsisCan you imagine never having heard of a dinosaur before? Step back in time and discover the story of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs - the world''s first dinosaur park! Still standing in Crystal Palace Park today, the fabulous and fascinating creatures in this book were built as life-sized sculptures in 1854 and show how the Victorians thought prehistoric life would have looked and lived. Discover fourteen extraordinary extinct dinosaurs, reptiles and mammals, brought to life through vibrant illustrations and amusing rhymes. Introducing the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs to young readers for the first time, this picture book is a must have for little explorers and budding palaeontologists everywhere! Recommended by both KS1 and KS2 teachers, learn about some of the first fossils ever discovered, how they were brought to life and the people that shaped our understanding of natural history today, including Mary Anning, Charles Darwin and Richard Owen.
£8.54
Greystone Books,Canada The Swallow Who Stayed
Book SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated story of a swallow who goes against the flock, and the wonderful friendship that emerges from her decision. For kids 3-7, The Swallow Who Stayed is a beautiful celebration of the seasons and what happens when we have the courage to be different.Iris asked the other birds, “What happens to the forest when we leave?”But nobody knew the answer. No swallow had ever stayed long enough to see.It’s time for the swallows to fly South for the winter. But not for Iris, a curious swallow, who has always wondered what the winter is like and decides to stay. One by one, the leaves fall from the trees and the cold begins to settle. Soon an icy wind blows and big snowflakes tumble from the sky. Maybe staying for the winter was a mistake… Though everything changes when Iris stumbles into the home of a squirrel.Philip Giordano’s geometric art perfectly captures the changing seasons and
£12.34
Foxton Books KS1 English Study and Practice Book for Ages 5-7
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£7.88
Greystone Books,Canada We All Play
Book SynopsisThe beloved book about playtime from award-winning Cree-Métis author and artist Julie Flett. Now available as a board book, We All Play is the perfect gift for a new baby or toddler!Named a Best Children’s Book of the Year by New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston Globe.Baby animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Julie Flett’s iconic illustrations celebrate birds who chase and chirp, bears who wiggle and wobble, and owls who peek and peep. A group of kids love to do the same thing, shouting, “We play too! kimètawânaw mîna.” At the end of the book, the baby animals and kids gently fall asleep after a fun day of playing outside, making this book a great bedtime story. Featuring a glossary of Cr
£7.99
Poolbeg Press Ltd The Destroyer of Worlds - Oppenheimer and the
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£7.33
Foxton Books KS1 Phonics Study & Practice Book for Ages 5-7
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£7.88
