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The story of evolution began billions of years ago. It's an epic tale that links us humans to all other life on planet Earth. And it's not over yet! Creatures are still evolving today - constantly seeking new ways of growing, thriving and surviving. Filled with up-to-the-minute science, Evolution uncovers the myths and mysteries surrounding biology's most extraordinary story. Meet some surprising ancient relatives - discover your similarities and differences - and find out what the evolution of our brains has meant for life as a whole. How will our past shape our future?

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The year is 1904. Luki has lived a tribal life in the mountains of the Philippines. Now she's growing up, she is expected to become a wife and a mother, but Luki isn't ready to give up her dream to become a warrior. When her tribe are offered a journey to America to be part of the St. Louis World's Fair, Luki will discover that the land of opportunity does not share its possibilities equally . . .

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Hey! I'm FREDDY. And I'm a super-powered ROBOT! There's a new kid at school. She's called AOIFE and she's SUPER annoying. The worst thing is . . . she thinks HUMANS are better than ROBOTS! There's only one way to prove her WRONG. A CONTEST! Which I'm definitely going to WIN . . .

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Amy Roecastle is beautiful. Selfish. And missing. Vanished without a trace in the middle of the night, she's taken her ferocious dog - and something else, too. Something deadly. Amy's best friend is lying to Inspector Singh, who has no leads and no idea. Cue Garvie Smith. Teenage slacker. Undeniable crime-solving genius. Garvie's one step ahead of the investigation. But there's nothing simple where Amy is involved. And this time Garvie's about to find himself in way over his head.

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Ben Pole is back at school and back in trouble! A band of burglars and an ancient mystical curse have him in a terrifying tangle. Who will save the day? Will they catch the Midnight Mob? Will Ben survive breakfast? He needs a genius. He needs a fearless bearded girl. He needs KING COO!

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Merrylegs wishes he was different. He's just a boring riding-school pony, stomping and clomping round day after day. But with a little magic he discovers that when you love yourself, you can see the world with fresh eyes! A future classic celebrating the power of self-belief.

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Two sisters. Two choices. One crucial moment in history. 1913. Clara and Nancy work with imprisoned suffragettes who are on hunger strike. Seeing the struggles of these women is going to force them to decide whether fighting for what you believe in is worth giving up your freedom. A novel exploring the pain it can take to live your truth, told by a masterful storyteller.

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It's a new term at St Rita's School for Spirited Girls, and there are new mysteries for Emily, Daphne and George to solve! Who has stolen a painting from Pilkington Art Gallery? (And why? It's not even a very good one!) How can they get rid of a new headmistress who threatens the very future of the library? And why are there cows all over the sports field? Expect the unexpected as Emily Lime investigates!

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Rumour has it that there's a monster in the woods. But why doesn't anyone do something about it? Frith is determined to save the day, and with her hard-working dad, younger brother, Spuggy, and dog (called Cabbage), Frith will travel to the big city to convince the king that Something Must Be Done. Along the way, she'll encounter a Big Wise Head, a mysterious squirrel, and discover that, perhaps, not all is as it seems . . . Full of wit and wisdom, Monster in the Woods is a future classic tale about family, friendship, and first impressions.

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Qhawe! Mokgadi Caster Semenya is a delightful picture book for 8 to 12 year olds that tells the fantastic rise to gold medal glory of South African athletics hero, Caster Semenya. The book goes back in time to when winning was just a dream for 8-year-old Caster. How did Caster achieve her dreams? How did she go from being the fastest girl in her village to being the fastest in the world?

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'Mansi loves visiting her local museum. It is a magical place for remembering the past. She only wishes she had a friend to go with . . .' A sprinkle of magic, and a whole lot of snow, transport Mansi and the Friendly Mammoth back to the Ice Age. Once there, they explore the world as it once was, meet the animals that have long-since disappeared, and learn that sharing what you love is one of the best ways to make new friends.

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Naledi is a meerkat pup who gets lost and separated from her family. The humans caught her and put her in a cage! Meanwhile, her family keeps searching for her in the desert. There are lots of dangers when you are alone in the wild! Will Naledi find her f

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True life stories of the most amazing people EVER! Meet HARRY HOUDINI, the brilliant escape artist who thrilled the world with his death-defying stunts and awesome showmanship. Find out: - How he was inspired by a man with no head, - Why he kept asking to be put in jail (and how he got out again) - And why he dangled upside down from a crane 120 feet up in the air. Get to know HARRY on First Name terms.

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An exciting addition to the existing Mpumi range, this book is aimed at the younger child and features a younger Mpumi. Masego Morulane's illustrations encourage young readers to connect with themselves and with the world in which they live. The bright and cheerful images, which are accompanied by short bursts of text, explain in an easy-to-understand visual language, our daily activities as human beings. This book is once again, available in the eleven official South African languages and is a charming interactive read for the whole family, especially children aged between 3 and 6 years old.

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Winner of the 2023 British Book Award for Children's Fiction Book of the Year & The Week Junior's Children's Book of the Year: Older Fiction! Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A TYGER. And the tyger is in danger. Adam and his friend Zadie are determined to help, but it isn't just the tyger's life at stake. Their whole world is on the verge of destruction. Can they learn to use their powers before it's too late?

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Siziwe is expected to tend her brothers and sisters as their mother has gone far away to tend to their ill grandfather and father is out at sea. This is a heartwarming story of filled with love and imagination and the importance of hope. The power of patience and creative thinking in difficult circumstances

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WATCH OUT! There's a jam thief about! Have you ever bitten into a jammy doughnut and thought - This needs more jam? Imagine Sam's horror when he discovers that his favourite treat has been SUCKED DRY! Who did it?!

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What would you do if your home wasn't safe any more? Bea and her family are trying to live as if everything is normal. She and her sister Hannah look out for one another, at home and in school. But their country is starting to fall apart. A civil war is raging, and it's getting closer. Bea is desperate not to leave home, but how long will it be before they have to run?

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Meet Greta Thunberg, the clever and resourceful climate activist who started a solo school strike, aged just fifteen, and inspired millions of young people to join her. Find out: - How worrying about climate change made Greta ill, but taking action made her feel better - Why a real life prince sailed Greta (and her dad) to America on a solar-powered yacht with no toilet - And why she calls Asperger's syndrome her superpower.

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Meet FERDINAND Magellan, the swashbuckling 16th century explorer who masterminded the first ever voyage to sail round the world and 'discovered' many new lands (even though loads of people already lived there!). Find out: - Why he was hated by royals and sailors alike, - Why he made one of his sailors dance with a giant - And how he was saved by a pot of jam! Get to know FERDINAND on First Name terms.

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Ed and his sister Roo are faced with the most boring half-term holiday in history: five days spent in the company of their elderly neighbour Miss Filey, and her ancient, smelly cat. But when they find a box of birthday candles in a cupboard in Miss Filey's house, their world is changed completely. These are no ordinary candles, every single one of them comes with a wish. There's only one problem: some of those wishes actually belong to someone else . . .

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Sheds light on the history of East Devon's churches from the Middle Ages onwards, illustrating the ways in which parish churches were transformed in the late nineteenth century. In the mid nineteenth century the Devon antiquarian James Davidson visited all of East Devon's churches and made detailed notes about their buildings, fabric and fittings. His notes are an eyewitness record of the state of these parish churches at the time before changes in liturgy and fashion in the later Victorian period brought about irreplaceable change. Davidson's descriptions highlight what has been lost from the archaeological record and allow us to make comparisons with the churches today. In this way they shed light on the history of East Devon's churches from the Middle Ages onwards and illustrate the ways in which parish churches were transformed in the late nineteenth century. Davidson's records of memorials and inscriptions in the churches also provide rich and fascinating material for research into local history, social history and family history from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries and illustrate changing attitudes to death and commemoration.

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A visually stunning, heartfelt, touching and empowering graphic novel, inspired by Linda Sargent's own lived experience.

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An exciting adventure, filled with magic, fun, friendships and weird and wonderful creatures! The story introduces readers to some brain-bendy puzzles and might just convince you that up is down and down is up...

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Engage your employees and improve your business! The six key steps give you all the tools you need to help your employees fully reach their potential and also highlights best and worst practice by focusing on specific companies. Instructive and helpful, learn what works for each individual and put into practice long term measures to benefit your business.

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The other kids say boys shouldn't cry but Lubabalo's best advice comes from a voice inside him. Making Friends with Feelings is a compassionate story that teaches boys that it is OK to cry when you are sad and that it is healthy to express your emotions.

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Another charming, vibrant, super-cute offering in the adored Adventuremice series from dream collaborators Phillip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

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A hauntingly beautiful story about growing up, exploring the secrets of the past, and facing the darkness within.

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As an act of restoring power and agency to young black girls in South Africa, this is a story about a voiceless girl of colour in search of a sound of her own. It provides a catalyst to remind young Readers of the power of the sounds trapped inside them.

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An explosive near-future thriller from Fiona Shaw, full of contemporary relevance.

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In this exciting new children’s book, Thembinkosi Kohli’s illustrations encourage young readers to connect with the world they live in. His bright and cheerful images, which are accompanied by short bursts of text, explain in an easy to understand visual language not only our connection to the earth as human beings but its importance in our everyday lives. This story is a great read for the whole family, especially children aged between 4 – 8 years old.

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EMILY LIME is the one and only Librarian Detective! As Assistant Librarian (and a pupil!) at St Rita's School, she's got the sharpest mind going. And she's going to need it! There's been a bank robbery in town, a break-in at the school and a dastardly villain is on the loose. With the help of new girl, Daphne, and George (the only boy), Emily is determined to get to the bottom of things, with surprising and very funny results . . .

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Jack stands in the dark on the landing of the old house, and looks at his feet. He has been here for minutes, his hand on the door handle, debating whether or not to go in. A high-ceilinged room lit only by candles. Thirteen chairs, one empty. Twelve ghostly storytellers, waiting to begin. Come in! Take your place. We have been expecting you. Do you dare to listen to our stories? Do you dare to tell your own? Jack is a curious boy. Are you curious too?

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Alex and Freddy's powers are growing, as is their fame. But with fame comes danger, intrigue and evil robot doppelgangers! Can Alex and Freddy save London - and themselves - from disaster? It'll test their bravery and brotherhood like nothing before . . .

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