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Foraging: The fun and easy guide to the great outdoors
by Stella and De Luca MulandieeFrom the writers behind the extraordinary Knowledge to Forage comes an incredible guide to the great outdoors . . .Welcome to the world of foraging.Have you ever been on a long (and probably boring) walk through woods or fields, or even the streets around where you live?If you have, then all around you are undiscovered secrets. A whole world of nature and plants and flowers just waiting to be found.In this amazing book, we'll tell you all about how you can become an expert in foraging - which is a way to find incredible food, medicines and even soaps in the natural world around you.After reading this book, you'll be able to:- Find the best berries and plants for making yummy foods- Learn about the incredible stories hidden in the flowers and plants and trees you see every day (and some you might never have spotted).- Impress your friends with your incredible knowledge of the natural world - and help them protect it!With handy tips and colourful illustrations, Family Foraging is a comprehensive guide to nature and foraging, which will allow children to explore the great outdoors with friends and families.*Includes a full and comprehensive safety guide*
Frankie Best Hates Quests
by Chris Smith'A laugh-out-loud funny and exciting adventure!' Cressida CowellFrom the incredible imagination of Chris Smith - bestselling author and now a major new solo talent - comes an extraordinary accidental adventure for fans of Cressida Cowell and Pixar's Onward.Frankie Best is not happy.She's stuck at Grandad's with her annoyingly nerdy brother Joel for a whole week while her parents swan off to the Arctic.Things take a turn for the worse when Grandad gets kidnapped by gnoblins (no, that is not spelt incorrectly) forcing Frankie to embark on a rescue mission across a magical realm filled with strange creatures, dangerous enemies and - worst of all - absolutely no WiFi.Frankie did have big plans to watch YouTube and eat pot noodles that weekend but it looks like she'll just have to go on an epic mega-dangerous quest instead . . .
Freddy the Superstar (The Awesome Robot Chronicles #4)
by Neill CameronFreddy's life is . . . mixed.He's a superpowered robot (YAY!) . . .Who also has to go to school (BOO!).But when Freddy and his pals gets involved in the school science fair, his robot abilities mean he's suddenly the centre of attention! Which Freddy 100% loves.Will Freddy let this brush with fame go to his head? Of course he will! But that might not go down so well with his friends . . .
Freewater
by Amina Luqman-DawsonWinner of the John Newbery Medal Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award Award-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children&’s escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom. After an entire young life of enslavement, twelve-year-old Homer escapes Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, leaving his beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there&’s no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the recesses of the swamp. In this new, free society made up of escaped slaves and some born-free children, Homer cautiously embraces a set of spirited friends, almost forgetting where he came from. But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he hatches a plan to return to Southerland plantation, overcome his own cautious nature, and free his mother from enslavement. Loosely based on a little-mined but important piece of history, this is an inspiring and deeply empowering story of survival, love, and courage.
Friends Like These: 'This summer's must-read' - The Times
by Meg Rosoff'This summer's must read' - The Times'An irresistible account of female friendship … Nobody describes the strength, pain and comedy of being young as elegantly and eloquently as Meg Rosoff' – Amanda Craig 'A wonderful, captivating writer' – Daily Telegraph__________________ From the incomparable Meg Rosoff, bestselling author of How I Live Now and The Great Godden, comes an alluring coming-of-age tale about the summer that changes everything. New York City. June, 1982. When eighteen-year-old Beth arrives in Manhattan for a prestigious journalism internship, everything feels brand new – and not always in a good way. A cockroach-infested sublet and a disaffected roommate are the least of her worries, and she soon finds herself caught up with her fellow interns – preppy Oliver, ruthless Dan and ridiculously cool, beautiful, wild Edie. Soon, Beth and Edie are best friends – the sort of heady, all-consuming best-friendship that's impossible to resist. But with the mercury rising and deceit mounting up, betrayal lies just around the corner. Who needs enemies … when you have friends like these? From bestselling, award-winning author Meg Rosoff comes a gritty, intoxicating novel about a summer of unforgettable firsts: of independence, lies, love and the inevitable loss of innocence. Sharp and irresistible, it's perfect for fans of Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends and Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan.
Frozen Planet II (BBC Earth)
by Leisa Stewart-SharpeOur planet is powered by the oceans, entangled in plants, and home to animals of every colour, shape and size. But in its last true wilderness, our planet is white . . . welcome to our frozen planet. Each year, a quarter of our planet is frozen solid, so let's journey to these ice kingdoms:Dive under the ice ceiling and learn to swim with the seal pups, take to the skies with frozen flamingos, and settle in for a snooze with a windy walrus. Watch orcas sneak up on bowhead whales while they're relaxing in the spa, meet a Greenland shark that is easily 250 years old, and witness the polar bears who are finding their food closer and closer to humans. Hold your breath in the frozen forest where wolves play hide-and-seek with bison, and meet the lemmings that outwit an arctic fox by building their home right under her feet, buried deep beneath the snow.Wrap up warm, and discover spine-tingling true stories from our incredible planet, in this ground-breaking new BBC Earth series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
The Funny Life of Football
by James CampbellA hilarious fact and fiction hybrid from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own.Want to know why OCTOPUSES can't play football? And how to play the game across multiple DIMENSIONS? How about learning the REAL RULES of how football is played, why Henry VIII banned it, plus where it came from and who the greatest players of ALL TIME are? Whether you love a game of TABLE FOOTBALL, can't get enough of BACK-GARDEN BALL, only enjoy the game from your SOFA or would sooner swim with sharks than play it, if you LOVE to LAUGH – then this is the book for you! But be warned - this is NOT a normal book. You can read it forwards, backwards, sideways and in approximately 861,000 different ways in between. From comedian extraordinaire James Campbell, get ready to laugh your BUTT off to a silly book filled with funny stories, partly-true facts and hilarious pictures that will make you think twice about the game everyone thinks they know so well.
The FurFins and the Sparkly Sleepover (FurFins)
by Alison RitchieIn the enchanting underwater kingdom of Coralia, the mermaid-animals called FurFins are getting ready for a sleepover! But will everything go as planned?Deep beneath the silvery waves, in a kaleidoscope of colorful coral, lies the magical kingdom of Coralia. This is where the FurFins live, and today is a very special day: StarTail has invited her friends to a sleepover!StarTail is nervous--what if it doesn't go well? But soon RubyTail is helping put up a cozy tent for them to sleep in, TinyTail is making friendship bracelets, and they all help CherryTail to bake her famous cupcakes for a midnight feast. That's what friends are for! But when they hear a scary noise outside the tent during the night, will everything be ruined? Or will it be the best sleepover ever?With a sparkly cover and adorable, pastel illustrations, this charming underwater adventure continues the exciting picture book series featuring the endearing FurFins with their glittery tails and adorably furry faces.
The FurFins: StarTail and the Sparkly Sleepover (FurFins)
by Alison RitchieDeep beneath the silvery waves, in a kaleidoscope of colourful coral, lies the magical kingdom of Coralia. This is where the FurFins live, and today is a VERY special day: StarTail has invited her friends to a sleepover!StarTail is nervous – what if it doesn't go well? But soon RubyTail is helping to put up a cosy tent for them to sleep in, TinyTail is making friendship bracelets, and they all help CherryTail to bake her famous cherry buns for a midnight feast. That's what friends are for! But when they hear a scary noise outside the tent during the night, will everything be ruined? Or will it be the best sleepover ever?With a sparkly cover and gorgeous colour illustrations, this charming underwater adventure is the third in an exciting picture book series featuring the endearing FurFins with their glittery tails and adorably furry faces.
Ga' i Fyw Adra?
by Haf LlewelynNofel sydd wedi ei gosod yn ystod gaeaf garw 1981, cyfnod pan oedd prisiau tai yn codi a phobl ifanc ardaloedd gwledig Cymru yn methu prynu tai yn eu bröydd. Nofel sy'n parhau'n berthnasol i broblemau Cymru heddiw. [A novel set during the hard winter of 1981, a period when house prices were rising and young people in rural Wales could not buy homes in their localities. A novel that remains relevant to life in Wales today.]
Gamechangers: The History, the Stars, the Stats and the Goals!
by Eve AinsworthFrom the beginnings of the women's game, the sexist ban that lasted 50 years, to its glorious rise again and brilliant footballing heroes past and present, this is a celebration of all things women's football! Do you think you're a football-fan? Challenge your knowledge with this ultimate pocketbook of your Lioness footballing heroes. Young aspiring footballers will discover:The history of the beautiful gameMeet amazing star players like Leah Williamson, Chloe Kelly, Alex Scott, Steph Houghton and their incredible trophy-winning manager Sarina WiegmanLearn your favourite players' best movesPick your dream team using any player throughout historyCompare fact files and the stats that make these players the best in the gamePacked full of phenomenal wins, screaming goals, and extraordinary saves - this is everything you need to know about these history-makers, record-breakers and gamechangers. It's the perfect Christmas gift to inspire every young fan who cheered on as football finally came home.
The Games India Plays: Indian Sports Simplified
by Amitabh Satyam Sangeeta GoswamiGlamorous sports such as cricket, tennis and golf require costly equipment and space. Lack of access can dishearten young sports enthusiasts. However, there are games that originated in India such as atya-patya, lagori, gilli danda, nondi and kabaddi that require little infrastructure or gear. The Game India Plays Playdescribes fifteen such games that schools and colleges can integrate into their sports class. Those living in apartment complexes and crowded neighbourhoods can play these games, and sports clubs can use these to organize competitions. With the rise in digital games, many children have not experienced the fun of physical sports played in a group. All the games in this book entail physical activities and ensure that all the players are actively involved at all times. The fun quotient is high as team work. If you don't play sports because you don't have a tennis court or cricket grounds within your reach, why not play right where you live and have ten times more fun?
Gargantua the Silent Assassin: Series 27 Book 4 (Beast Quest #1053)
by Adam BladeFree the Beasts. Live the Adventure.Battle Beasts and fight Evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up!Tom and Elenna's latest Beast Quest has taken a sinister turn. Gargantua the Silent Assassin is a monstrous snake-Beast with metal scales that can withstand any weapon. How can our heroes hope to defeat this enemy?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in The Ghost of Karadin series - don't miss out! Gorog the Fiery Fiend; Devora the Death Fish; Raptex the Sky Hunter and Gargantua the Silent Assassin.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest, Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.
Garox the Coral Giant: Series 29 Book 2 (Beast Quest #1075)
by Adam BladeMeet the New Protectors! Four young adventurers are joining Tom and Elenna in their Quest to protect their kingdoms against the forces of Evil.Malvel is back, and the Evil Wizard has raised four deadly new Beasts. To make matters worse, he has cursed Tom into a magical coma and now Tom is powerless to fight Malvel. Miandra, one of the New Protectors, must team up with Prince Rotu to defeat a monster from the sea that's attacking her own fishing village - but can they fight back against this giant's poisonous tentacles?There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in the latest set of the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up - don't miss out! Kalderon the Iron Bear; Garox the Coral Giant; Draka the Winged Serpent and Lukor the Mountain Demon.If you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Beast Quest: New Blood and Space Wars.
A Gathering of Giants (How to Be a Hero #3)
by Cat WeldonTake up the quest in the hilariously epic finale of the How to be a Hero series, A Gathering of Giants, from Cat Weldon, illustrated by Katie Kear.Unlikely hero Whetstone and banished Valkyrie Lotta are in hiding. Their quest to find the magic harp strings before Loki, the trickster God, can use them to bring chaos to the Nine Worlds has come to a dead end. And with the evil Valkyrie Glinting-Fire wreaking havoc on earth, nowhere is safe. Especially when Lotta can't control her strange new powers. So when they overhear that Whetstone's mother, and the second harp string, are in imprisoned in the land of the Frost Giants, Whetstone decides that in order to beat Loki, he's going to have to act like a 'proper' hero and leave the thief he used to be behind.But with an army of giants, traitorous trolls, brainwashed Valkyries and dangerous long-lost secrets, how can Whetstone and Lotta hope to win when they can't figure out how to be a hero and themselves at the same time?The explosive finale in this funny, fast-paced series about how to be a friend, what it means to be a hero and just how confusing the Norse Gods really are.
Gemstone Dragons 3: Topaz's Spooky Night
by Samantha M. ClarkPerfect for fans of Unicorn Princesses, this sparkly new chapter book series stars a group of adorable dragons each with their own special gemstone magic. In an enchanted world full of magical creatures, a group of Gemstone Dragons live in Sparkle Cave deep inside Mineral Mountain. Each dragon has a unique magical power that comes from their gemstone, and while the powers are fun, sometimes they get the dragons into trouble. But there's no problem the Gemstone Dragons can't overcome by working together. Topaz is scared of the dark! She's too embarrassed to tell the other dragons, but luckily her power over light means no one has to find out…until one day she wakes up from a nightmare and discovers her power is gone! Topaz is afraid the other dragons won't want to be her friend if they find out, so she tries to hide her missing powers. But when disaster strikes one moonless night and the other dragons need her help, can Topaz find a way to face her fear? Join this adorable group of dragons on an action-packed adventure filled with magic, friendship, and teamwork!
Gemstone Dragons 4: Emerald's Blooming Secret
by Samantha M. ClarkPerfect for fans of Unicorn Princesses, this sparkly new chapter book series stars a group of adorable dragons each with their own special gemstone magic. In an enchanted world full of magical creatures, a group of Gemstone Dragons live in Sparkle Cave deep inside Mineral Mountain. Each dragon has a unique magical power that comes from their gemstone, and while the powers are fun, sometimes they get the dragons into trouble. But there's no problem the Gemstone Dragons can't overcome by working together. Emerald has THE BEST gift planned for Sapphire's birthday this year! He's collected every wildflower seed in Gemstone Valley so he can grow a special garden. But Emerald's plan means that no flowers bloom in the rest of the Valley, which makes the other dragons and creatures sad. When Emerald's plan goes wrong, he finds himself in the middle of a flowery mess. Can Emerald fix everything himself? Or will he realize that sometimes sharing is even better than winning? Join this adorable group of dragons on an action-packed adventure filled with magic, friendship, and teamwork!
Genie and Teeny: The Wishing Well (Genie and Teeny #3)
by Steven LentonMeet Grant the genie, and his best friend – the puppy, Teeny… The third in a series of magical adventures from the renowned illustrator, Steven Lenton, winner of Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children’s Book of the Week.
Geography for the IB Diploma SL and HL Core: Global change
by Simon OakesSupport your students to achieve their best grade with the ultimate course companion; providing clear and concise explanations of all syllabus requirements, with exam practice questions to check understanding and consolidate revision. - Fully prepare for the final assessment with examiner advice on how to approach and explore each topic, including additional top tips and common mistakes. - Practice and revise effectively from a range of strategies and a variety of high achieving example answers. - Focus revision by using key terms with definitions listed for each topic and subtopic of the course.- Answers available to download for free: www.hoddereducation.co.uk/ib-extras
Ghostlight
by Kenneth OppelRebecca Strand was just sixteen when she and her father fell to their deaths from the top of the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse in 1839. Just how they fell—or were they pushed?—remains a mystery. And their ghosts haunt the lighthouse to this day ...Gabe tells this story every day when he gives the ghost tour on Toronto Island. He tries to make it scary enough to satisfy the tourists, but he doesn’t actually believe in ghosts — until he finds himself face to face with Rebecca Strand. The true story of her death is far more terrifying than any ghost tale Gabe has told. Rebecca reveals that her father was a member of the Order, a secret society devoted to protecting the world from 'the wakeful and wicked dead' — malevolent spirits like Viker, the ghost responsible for their deaths. But the Order has disappeared, and Viker’s ghost is growing ever stronger. Now Gabe and his friends must find a way to stop Viker before they all become lost souls ... A fresh—and very scary—take on the ghost story from Kenneth Oppel.
Giant
by Nicola SkinnerFrom critically acclaimed author Nicola Skinner comes her most brilliant book yet – a daring, thrilling, darkly comic story about staying true to yourself, and to the people you love, even if that means tearing everything down . . .
A Girl Called Justice: Book 4 (A Girl Called Justice)
by Elly GriffithsJustice Jones, super-smart super-sleuth, is back for her fourth spine-tingling adventure! For fans of Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine and Enid Blyton.It's 1939 and war has broken out. Everything has changed at Highbury House school. The pupils have to help cook, clean and wash up, for a start! Then a boys' school is evacuated to Highbury House, and the girls have to share the building. Justice and her friends are delighted that there are still mysteries to solve, however. Like: why can they hear voices coming from an empty room? And how can there be a face at the window two storeys up?Then Justice faces her biggest challenge yet. Could there be a spy in their midst?Elly Griffiths is a bestselling, prize-winning adult crime writer best known for the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries.
The Girl Who Lost a Leopard
by Nizrana FarookFrom the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The third thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, poachers and an endangered leopard! Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. She is often joined by Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. When hunters come for Lokka, Selvi is determined to fight. But what can she do against such powerful enemies, especially when the friend she turns to for help is not all they seem to be...?
The Girls' Book of Spells: Release Your Inner Magic!
by Rachel ElliotDraw on the unseen forces of the universe with this mindful spell book. Inside you will find everything you need to casts simple spells, including those to build confidence, bring success, give protection to a friend, make a lucky charm and find true love.Discover:• The rules of spellcasting• Meditations that promote spellcasting• Which days of the week to perform particular spells• A guide to spell supplies, including crystals, herbs, oils and candles• How to write your own incantations and create a personal spell bookThis book is a must-have for every girl who's ready to release her inner magic and live a charmed life!
Girls Who Slay Monsters: Daring Deeds Of The Irish Goddesses
by Ellen RyanUnsung stories from ancient Irish myths re-imagined for nine to twelve-year olds