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Travel through the wishing well with Clark and Karoline—two kids who discover their beloved Adventure Kingdom is more than just your average theme park. From Epic Originals, this fantastical story collection serves up twists, turns, and never-before-seen Adventure Kingdom artwork, activities, and park memorabilia! When Clark sneaks into Adventure Kingdom, all he wants is a peek at the remains of the once-magical theme park he loved as a kid—plus a cool livestream for his fans. But then he meets Karoline, the granddaughter of the park’s creator, and the two of them discover that the magic of that place was never just an illusion. With the help of an enchanted coin and a talking monkey with questionable loyalties, they set off to find what they’ve both lost and rescue Karoline’s mysterious granddad. Through the characters’ adventures, readers learn the importance of: • Problem solving • Cooperation • Trusting others • Second chances

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Mr Kazarian has a problem ... his evil cousin, Kronkhold, is threatening to consume the galaxy with his new device, a black-hole generator. Mr K's four favourite students are in the library researching Albert Einstein when they see Mr K heading out on his mission to stop Kronkhold. What better way to learn about black holes and Einstein's theories than to ride along? Oh, and hopefully help save their home in the Milky Way. Bravely facing Kronkhold and his space-pirate flunkies, Mr K and the students get a little too up-close and personal with a black hole and must outwit the evil scientist to save the galaxy and themselves!

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Exam Board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE Combined Science: TrilogyFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2024 This Workbook will support and motivate students to reach their full potential with targeted questions and support. Provides plenty of practice opportunities for short- and long-answer questions on every topic Builds confidence with worked examples demonstrating how to answer different types of questions Further support from hints and tips explaining command words, advising how to approach questions and more The questions begin with confidence-building, lower demand questions and they are ramped throughout each topic. The workbook provides coverage of maths and practical skills as well as offering synoptic questions. The range of questions available encourages students to develop their skills in applying and analysing as well as recall. Frequent support notes provide hints and tips on strategies for decoding questions (for example by identifying key words in the question), key terminology, and how to write explanations and give the right amount of detail.

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It's February 14th and Owen is a no-show for Toshiko's not-Valentine's-Valentine's Night at the opera. Worse, when Ianto turns up he has bad news for Toshiko, for Cardiff and for fans of classical music - the opera is full of aliens. The doors are bolted, there's no way out, and this could be the final curtain...CAST: Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto Jones), Naoki Mori (Toshiko Sato), John Rutledge (Wallfisch),Rhys ap William (Ilmatar). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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All of the children love Mr Kazarian the librarian. He makes learning fun, and his library is their favourite place to hang out. What they don't know is that Mr K is actually an alien, sent to Earth to study the habits of these bizarre creatures called humans. When four of his pupils discover his human hologram disguise, Mr K's research is in jeopardy ... unless a trip to space will persuade them to keep his secret? A science-fiction graphic adventure with lots of actual science!

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Emma can't believe her luck when her phone mysteriously reappears after she dropped it in the sea. She thought she'd lost her holiday pictures forever! But when Emma returns home, her phone starts flashing strange underwater images and receiving calls with no sound but crashing waves. Turns out Emma didn't just bring back souvenirs from the beach, but a spirit who is tired of swimming alone . . . In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-colour art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.

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A massive tsunami slams into a tourist's train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gasses. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. These deadly natural disasters ended in tragedy for some... but not everyone! How did the people in these true tales come face to face with the forces of nature and live to tell the tale? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!

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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!

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The mutant villain known as the Goblin Queen forms her own team of dark X-Men! Following the explosive events of the Hellfire Gala, Madelyne Pryor realises the world needs the X-Men now more than ever. Havok and Gambit have served on the team before... but never one that looks like this! And how does young mutant Carmen Cruz, A.K.A. Gimmick, fall under the Goblin Queen''s sway? Find out in the most horrific installment of the X-Men saga yet! Collecting: Dark X-Men (2023) 1-5.

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This workbook supports the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) Biology syllabuses (0610/0970), providing exam-style questions for every topic. With signposting to the syllabus learning objectives, and Supplement content clearly marked.Use this write-in resource and embed learning in the classroom, for homework or for self-study.

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Running your own practice can bring immense job satisfaction, but it is not without its risks. Do you have all the information at hand to set up confidently on your own? Comprehensive, accessible and easy to use, Starting a Practice helps architects navigate the pitfalls associated with establishing a successful business. This fully updated 3rd edition is mapped to the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and approaches starting a business as if it were a design project, complete with briefing, sketching layouts and delivery. It features new material on professionalism and ethics, sustainable development and achieving a net-zero carbon emission built environment. Invaluable for Part 3 students, early practitioners and those considering setting up from scratch or wanting to consolidate an existing business, Starting a Practice gives architects the tools they need to thrive when setting out alone. Features essential guidance on: • Preparing a business plan • Choosing the right company structure • Setting aspirations • Monitoring finances • Getting noticed • Securing work • Retaining and developing staff • Planning for disaster.

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Welcome to the most gripping thriller of the year: hugely entertaining, high-octane and read-in-a-single-sitting. Mind games. Murder. Mayhem. How far would you go to survive the night? Blackmail lures sixteen-year-old Ava to the derelict carnival on Portgrave Pier. She is one of ten teenagers, all with secrets they intend to protect whatever the cost. When fog and magic swallow the pier, the group find themselves cut off from the real world and from their morals. As the teenagers turn on each other, Ava will have to face up to the secret that brought her to the pier and decide how far she's willing to go to survive. For fans of Karen McManus' One of Us is Lying, Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None and films like I Know What You Did Last Summer. PRAISE FOR GOOD GIRLS DIE FIRST "Deliciously dark and unsettling in the best possible way. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!"- Fantastic Book Dragon "Stephen King-esque…with a fast-paced plot" - Irish Times "352 pages of pure creepy entertainment" - ReadingZone

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The humans are redoing their garden! That means Tiny Folk friends Aco and Roo need to pack up their teensy garden-side houses until the work is complete. Aco is excited throughout the temporary move. But Roo is... not. He's a nervous wreck! Can the pair make it through the forest (i.e., the shrubbery) to stay with a neighbour? And when they return, will home still feel like home? In Tales of the Tiny Folk, follow along as itsy-bitsy creatures use creativity to thrive in a world that's not quite their size. With manga-inspired art and light-hearted adventure, young readers will snap up these super-cute graphic novels that are big fun!

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Iggy's pet snail is missing! But hope isn't lost, because he spots a slimy trail leading right into the wild woods. Eek! Despite his fears, Iggy leaves the safety of his home to follow the goo and find his pal. Does the little fella have the bravery to keep pushing forward into the great unknown, where huge (and hungry) animals might cross his path? In Tales of the Tiny Folk, follow along as itsy-bitsy creatures use creativity to thrive in a world that's not quite their size. With manga-inspired art and light-hearted adventure, young readers will snap up these super-cute graphic novels that are big fun!

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Tiny Folk siblings Alma, Reni and Lance wake up to find a few centimetres of snow have fallen. It's a snowpocalypse! The teensy trio play in the powder, and their fun isn't even ruined when they need to dig out their house. But the NEXT morning? The sun is shining bright and all that snow is going to melt and flood their dwelling! Can Alma think up a way to keep their little downhill home high and dry? In Tales of the Tiny Folk, follow along as itsy-bitsy creatures use creativity to thrive in a world that's not quite their size. With manga-inspired art and light-hearted adventure, young readers will snap up these super-cute graphic novels that are big fun!

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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and has a special feature, it tilts! Discover the mysteries of this ice giant that sits half in darkness for more than 40 years at a time!

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Far off Neptune holds many mysteries! Its great distance from the sun makes it the coldest planet in the solar system. Discover the secrets of this chilly, blue ice giant that was named after the sea.

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Have you ever wondered just what goes on in a dog's head? Now you can find out in this funny rhyming story!I am Dog. Dog is me. I like walkies. I like tree.I like rolls in foxy pong. Foxy pong is nice and strong!A day in the life of a dog... told from the dog's point of view. Follow one cheeky little dog, as it sniffs, rolls and races through a fun-filled day. There are sticks to fetch, ducks to chase, tasty treats to chomp... and of course, cuddles!I Am Dog is the perfect book for dog lovers of all ages. Created by Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.

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The 90s X-Men return - reborn into the Krakoan age 30 years early! Feared and hated by the world at large, mutants have always needed Professor X and his X-Men to fight their cause. Now, the world has changed. Mutantkind has its own island nation Krakoa, and thanks to the secret of the resurrection protocols, they''re stronger than ever. And when they''re facing challenges that include power-mad global mega-corporations and hi-tech mutant hunting robots from the future, they''re going to need all the help they can get! Reprinting X-Men ''92: House of XCII #1-5.

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