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501 Facts Factory: Amazing Plants and Trees of the World
by Amreen ToorBamboo is the fastest-growing woody plant. It can grow about 35 inches in a day. In Richfield, Utah, there is a grove of around 47,000 aspens that all originate from a single male parent aspen. Manchineel is one of the world’s most dangerous trees. Standing underneath it in rain can result in painful blisters! Rafflesia, the biggest flower in the world, can weigh up to 11 kilos. It has no leaves, stem or roots! Plants and trees give us the breath of life and this book takes you on a fun, fact-packed trip through the most intriguing and fascinating of these. A tree that has fruit growing on its trunk, an orchid that looks like a monkey's face, a seed that can weigh as much as 20 kilos, cactus that ‘wanders’… our world is filled with all sorts of weird and wonderful vegetation! From the tiniest mosses to gigantic species that tower above us, from insect-eating flowers to trees that drip poison, from the oldest plant fossils to the latest hybrids, from gardens and groves to forests and jungles, from the most useful to the deadliest, Amazing Plants and Trees of the World covers a range of fascinating flora that will make you go ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’! With bite-sized text and photographs, this well-researched volume gives you an informative and entertaining peek into of the most interesting facts about plants and trees worldwide. What are you waiting for? Step into the 501 Facts Factory for a whirlwind ‘green’ tour!
The 52-Storey Treehouse (The Treehouse Books #4)
by Andy GriffithsWinner of the ABIA Book of the Year AwardAndy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys, including a watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve - Where is Mr Big Nose???Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!The 52-Storey Treehouse is the fourth book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations.
52 Teen Boy Problems & How To Solve Them: Boys (Problem Solved #2)
by Alex Hooper-HodsonAgony Uncle, relationship expert, journalist and blogger, Alex Hooper-Hodson received upwards of 2,000 letters a month from teen boys and girls aged 12-15. All can be related to 52 core issues that affect teenage boys and girls today - from first sexual relationships, dealing with spots, how to avoid Facebook mistakes, how drink, drugs and on-line gaming can affect your life - to the social and emotional aspects of family, friends and relationships. Through a 'Problem Page' format Alex explores the key issues that today's teens face.
52 Teen Girl Problems & How To Solve Them: Girls (Problem Solved #1)
by Alex Hooper-HodsonAgony Uncle, relationship expert, journalist and blogger, Alex Hooper-Hodson received upwards of 2,000 letters a month from teen boys and girls aged 12-16. All can be related to 52 core issues that affect teenage boys and girls today - from first sexual relationships, dealing with unwanted sexual attention, how to avoid Facebook mistakes, how drink, drugs and online gaming can affect your life - to the social and emotional aspects of family, friends and relationships. Through a 'Problem Page' format Alex explores the key issues that today's teens face.
555 Football Facts To Wow Your Mates!: To Wow Your Mates!
by Les ScottWhich football trophy has three handles?When was a match stopped because there was a solar eclipse?Which very famous ex-West Ham player's middle name is Chelsea?The answers to these questions and many more can be found in this funny, fascinating book. You might think you know football, but this book will turn you into the ultimate fan. Packed full of stuff on players, matches, positions and all the major competitions, it really does contain everything you could ever wish to know about your favourite sport.
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
by Dashka SlaterTwo teens growing up in Oakland, in California, in 2013. One, Sasha, was born male but identifies as agender, wears skirts and attends a private school. The other, Richard, is an African American from a poor part of Oakland who attends a rough public school. These two teens have no reason to meet, except for eight minutes every day they catch the same bus home. And one day, messing about, Richard spies Sasha napping and flicks the flame of his lighter to Sasha's skirt. Sasha wakes up in a ball of flame, and begins to scream. What happens next, as both the teens and the community struggle to come to terms with their sadness and shock, is a story of recovery, reconciliation, forgiveness and, above all, hope. It's about bravery, the good and bad in all of us, and the power of being true to yourself. And, remarkably, it's all true.
The 5th Wave: The First Book Of The 5th Wave Series (The 5th Wave #1)
by Rick Yancey*NOW A MAJOR FILM by Sony Pictures, starring Chloe Grace Moretz*'Wildly entertaining . . . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' The New York Times*The 5th Wave is the first book in the bestselling series from award-winning Rick Yancey. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and Maze Runner*After the1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.NOW IS THE DAWN OF THE 5TH WAVEOn a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs.Runs from the beings that only look human, who have scattered Earth's last survivors.To stay alone is to stay alive, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan may be her only hope.Now Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. www.rickyancey.com'Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances' Entertainment Weekly'A modern sci-fi masterpiece . . . Should do for aliens what Twilight did for vampires.' USA Today'The pace is relentless' Heat'Chilling' Sun'Nothing short of amazing' Kirkus (starred review)'This book's scary!' Teen Now (5 starred review)'A twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction'Wall Street Journal'An epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You'll read it in one sitting'Bookseller'Heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises' Booklist (starred review)'Gripping' Publishers Weekly'Borrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school.' People Magazine*Winner of the 2014 Red House Children's Book Award *2014 Children's Choice Book Awards Finalist for Teen Book of the Year*A YALSA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A YALSA 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers*A Booklist 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A VOYA 2013 Perfect Ten*An Amazon Best Book of the YearBooks in the series:The 5th Wave (Book 1)The Infinite Sea (Book 2)The Last Star (Book 3)
The 5th Wave: The Infinite Sea (The 5th Wave #2)
by Rick YanceyThe Infinite Sea is the second book in the phenomenal and bestselling 5th Wave series by award-winning author, Rick Yancey. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner**The 5th WAVE is now a major film by Sony Pictures, starring Chloe Grace Moretz*'Wildly entertaining . . . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' The New York TimesHow do you rid the earth of seven billion humans? Rid the humans of their humanity. Cassie Sullivan and her companions lived through the Others' four waves of destruction. Now, with the human race nearly exterminated and the 5th Wave rolling across the landscape, they face a choice: brace for winter and hope for Evan Walker's return, or set out in search of other survivors before the enemy closes in. Because the next attack is more than possible - it's inevitable.No one can anticipate the depths to which the Others will sink - nor the heights to which humanity will rise . . . www.The5thWaveIsComing.com www.rickyancey.com'Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances . . . JUST READ IT' Entertainment Weekly'The next HIT' Daily Mail'This gut-wrenching sequel to The 5th Wave careens on a violent course of non-stop action.' Publishers Weekly, starred review'CHILLING' Sun'The pace is RELENTLESS' Heat'A modern sci-fi masterpiece . . . Should do for aliens what Twilight did for vampires.' USA Today'ACTION-PACKED' MTV.com'A twisty survival story that borrows elements from romance, horror and dystopian fiction' Wall Street Journal'An epic sci-fi adventure about a terrifying alien invasion. You'll read it in one sitting' Bookseller'Heartfelt, violent, paranoid epic, filled with big heroics and bigger surprises . . . a sure thing for reviewers and readers alike.' Booklist (starred review)'A gripping SF trilogy about an Earth decimated by an alien invasion... the question of what it means to be human is at the forefront' Publishers Weekly'Borrow this one from your teen's nightstand while they're at school.' People Magazine*Winner of the 2014 Red House Children's Book Award *2014 Children's Choice Book Awards Finalist for Teen Book of the Year*A YALSA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A YALSA 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Readers*A Booklist 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults*A VOYA 2013 Perfect Ten*An Amazon Best Book of the YearBooks in the series:The 5th Wave (Book 1)The Infinite Sea (Book 2)The Last Star (Book 3)
6 Silly Dinosaurs: a counting and number bonds picture book
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainIt's time for count and seek - would you like to come and play?Let's count up all the dinosaurs and see who's here today!Count and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture book. From T. rex magicians to dancing Diplodocus, this hilarious picture book encourages children to learn basic sums through play and interactivity.As well as basic counting and sums, this book introduces children to numbers bond and fact friends for the number 6.With playful characters to spot and bouncy rhyming text, this engaging picture book is perfect for sharing with a child to support their learning in a fun way.
60-Second Genius - History: Bite-Size Facts to Make Learning Fun and Fast (60-Second Genius #1)
by Mortimer Children's BooksLearn everything about key history topics in 60 seconds! This book is packed with essential info from prehistory to the present day, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts.Key events and individuals are clearly explained using colourful graphics and easy-to-follow text, plus easy-to-understand overviews of important historical periods. There's even a pullout wallchart to record readers' progress in each subject. It's the ideal way to go from newcomer to know-it-all in record time!
60-Second Genius - Science: Bite-Size Facts to Make Learning Fun and Fast (60-Second Genius #2)
by Mortimer Children's BooksLearn everything about key science topics in 60 seconds! This book is packed with essential info from the world of science, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts.Key subjects are clearly explained using colourful graphics and easy-to-follow text. Scattered throughout the book are 'Now Try This!' panels where readers can take their understanding even further by carrying out simple activities and projects. There's even a pullout wallchart to record their progress in each subject. It's the ideal way to go from newcomer to know-it-all in record time!
The 65-Storey Treehouse (The Treehouse Books #5)
by Andy GriffithsThe 65-Storey Treehouse is the fifth book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations.Andy and Terry's amazing 65-Storey Treehouse now has a pet-grooming salon, a birthday room where it's always your birthday (even when it's not), a room full of exploding eyeballs, a lollipop shop, a quicksand pit, an ant farm, a time machine and Tree-NN: a 24-hour-a-day TV news centre keeping you up to date with all the latest treehouse news, current events and gossip. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
70 Thousand Million, Million, Million Stars in Space: 70 Thousand Million Million Million Stars In Space The Big Countdown Space (The Big Countdown #1)
by Paul RockettYou can count numbers all around you, from the eight legs on a spider to the one nose on your face. But can you count the stars in the sky? Explore SPACE in THE BIG COUNTDOWN from galaxies and stars to the planets in our solar system, including Earth, and our own satelite, the Moon.The Big Countdown looks at popular topics and investigates the great many numbers that make them fascinating. From the mind-bogglingly large to smallest and most precious, this series helps us understand that it's not just our days that are numbered.
73 Cool Science Tricks to Wow Your Friends!
by Anna ClaybourneDiscover the mind-bending, super-weird science that they don't teach in school!Young readers will love this awesome collection of science tricks - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic - using objects from around the home. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this brain-boosting book uses principles from biology, chemistry and physics and supports STEM learning with a fun twist. Readers will learn to:• Create the world's most slippery slime with a secret recipe• Draw a 3-D picture that will mess with their mind• Make an instant soap monster in the microwavePresented in a neat format with rounded corners, colour illustrations and a glossary of key scientific terms, this book is perfect for readers aged 8+.
75 Fantastic Physics Facts Every Kid Should Know!
by Anne RooneyThis eye-catching, mind-expanding book will show you that physics is out of this world!Whether you're a budding Einstein or taking your first steps in STEM, you'll be amazed by the fascinating facts inside. You'll rediscover subjects such as light and sound, machines, and forces in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact-and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon.Did you know that...• Stargazing is a kind of time travel• Some black holes are "hairy"• Astronauts never snoreDiscover many more facts that you'll love sharing with friends and family in a STEM book precision-engineered to blow kids' minds.
The 78-Storey Treehouse: Movie Opening Night (The Treehouse Books #6)
by Andy GriffithsThe 78-Storey Treehouse is the sixth book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations.Join Andy and Terry in their spectacular new 78-storey treehouse. They've added 13 new levels including a drive-thru car wash, a combining machine, a scribbletorium, an ALL-BALL sports stadium, Andyland, Terrytown, a high-security potato chip storage facility and an open-air movie theatre. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
79 Amazing Science Games to Blow Your Mind!
by Anna ClaybourneThis fun-packed science book is sure to get a reaction!Young readers will love this awesome collection of science games - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic - using objects from around the home.Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this brain-boosting book uses principles from biology, chemistry and physics and supports STEM learning with a fun twist.ABOUT THE SERIES: The STEM in Action series puts maths and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make maths and science accessible and exciting for young readers.
80: Poems by Roger McGough
by Roger McGoughThere are eighty of Roger McGough's favourite poems in this hugely enjoyable collection, gathered together into a new volume to celebrate Roger's 80th birthday! Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but always inventive, the enormous variety of poems from this hugely popular poet will never cease to amaze and delight children of all ages.
84 Amazing Maths Games to Boggle Your Brain!
by Anna ClaybourneThis ingenious book will show young readers just how much FUN maths can be! Strap in for an amazing roller-coaster ride through a world of mathematical games.Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this inspiring book promotes maths learning with a twist. Inside you will find intense pen-and-paper puzzles, thrilling two-player games and exciting experiments using ordinary household objects. Young readers can rediscover subjects such as geometry, statistics, and measurement in a completely new light, learning time-saving tips and tricks for common maths problems.Featuring lively illustrations and a glossary of key terms, it promotes functional problem solving and builds confidence in maths. Perfect for readers aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The STEM in Action series puts maths and science learning into practice, bringing together tricks, games and experiments which involve key STEM concepts. With vibrant, hilarious illustrations, these guides make maths and science accessible and exciting for young readers.
91 Cool Maths Tricks to Make You Gasp!
by Anna ClaybourneThis is no ordinary boring math book. Young readers will love this incredible compendium of mind-blowing facts, experiments and fun, interactive activities. Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this inspiring book promotes STEM learning with a twist and is ideal for children having trouble learning math. Readers can rediscover subjects such as geometry, statistics, and measurement in a completely new light, learning time-saving tips and tricks for common math problems. Whoever new that math could be this much fun?Includes: • Using math to create uncrackable codes. • Exploring weird numerical patterns. (Did you know that 11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321?) • Discovering the secrets of mathematical mind-reading. This brain-boosting book is presented in a neat format with rounded corners and colour illustrations. Featuring a glossary of key terms, it promotes functional problem solving and builds confidence in math. Perfect for readers aged 8+.
The 91-Storey Treehouse (The Treehouse Books #7)
by Andy GriffithsThe 91-Storey Treehouse is the seventh book of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations.Join Andy and Terry in their now 91-storey spectacular treehouse. They've added thirteen new levels, including the world's most powerful whirlpool, a mashed-potato-and-gravy train and a human pinball machine. Why not try your luck on the spin-and-win prize wheel or hang out in a giant spider web (with a giant spider), or you can always get your fortune told by Madam Know-it-all or eat a submarine sandwich the size of an actual submarine while deciding whether or not to push the big red button . . . Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!
928 Miles from Home
by Kim SlaterFourteen year old Calum Brooks has big dreams. One day, he'll escape this boring life and write movies, proper ones, with massive budgets and A-list stars. For now though, he's stuck coping alone while his dad works away, writing scripts in his head and trying to stay 'in' with his gang of mates at school, who don't like new kids, especially foreign ones.But when his father invites his new Polish girlfriend and her son, Sergei, to move in, Calum's life is turned upside down. He's actually sharing a room with 'the enemy'! How's he going to explain that to his mates? Yet when Calum is knocked down in a hit and run and breaks both legs, everything changes. Trapped at home, Calum and Sergei slowly start to understand each other, and even work together to investigate a series of break-ins at the local community centre. But Calum can't help feeling like Sergei's hiding something. Is he really trying to help, or cover up his own involvement in the crime?928 Miles from Home is a powerful new story from the multi-award-winning author of Smart and A Seven-Letter Word, Kim Slater.
99 Days
by Katie CotugnoLast year, Molly Barlow did something terrible. Then, her mother wrote a book about it. And so everyone in their tiny hometown found out that Molly cheated on her childhood sweetheart, the love of her life, her best friend with his brother. After spending senior year at a boarding school in the middle of nowhere, Molly now has ninety-nine days to endure back in her hometown before she can escape to college. Ninety-nine days of being the most hated person in town. Ninety-nine days to heal the hurt she's caused. Ninety-nine days to figure out what she wants, and who she loves ...99 Days will captivate fans of John Green and 100 Days of Summer
The A Circuit: An A Circuit Novel (The A Circuit)
by Catherine Hapka Georgina BloombergThe A Circuit is the top of the top when it comes to horse showing. It's a world with its own rules and super-privileged lifestyles. Teens employ private tutors so they can travel the circuit all year showing horses that cost as much as some people's homes.Tommi, Kate, and Zara are all elite competitors on the circuit, but they come from totally different backgrounds. Tommi is a billionaire heiress trying to prove she has real talent (not just deep bank accounts). Kate puts the working in working student-every win has been paid for with hours of cleaning stalls. She's used to the grueling schedule, but Fitz, the barn's resident hot guy, is about to become a major distraction. And then there's Zara. She's the wild child of a famous rockstar, but she's ready to take riding seriously. Can a party girl really change her ways?Readers who enjoy peeking into the elite world of series of Gossip Girl or The A-List will feel right at home in this new series with its friendships, drama, and privilege set against a backdrop of competitive horseback riding.
A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E.
by Malorie BlackmanIt's just your average Friday night. Then the police show up. Your mum's been caught on CCTV, breaking into a giant chemical company. They say she's working undercover for A.N.T.I.D.O.T.E, a group against animal testing - but how is that possible? She's not a spy - is she? Now she's on the run - and only you can uncover the truth. And you've got to crack a code to do it.A gripping story from the bestselling author of Noughts and Crosses, Malorie Blackman.