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Sparkle Statue: Book 27 (Secret Kingdom #27)
by Rosie BanksQueen Malice has decided that Summer, Jasmine and Ellie are the cause of all her problems - so she's stolen their special talents!The only way to get their gifts back is to award four special talent prizes. But how can the girls give Jasper the Art Imp the Sparkle Statue without Ellie's artistic ability?
Sparklebeam's Holiday Adventure: Special 2 (Unicorn Magic)
by Daisy MeadowsA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.It's holiday time in Enchanted Valley! Best friends Emily and Aisha are delighted when they're whisked away for a magical trip to Holiday Island with Sparklebeam the Holiday Unicorn. But when the evil unicorn Selena steals Sparklebeam's lockets, everything starts to go wrong: the ocean's waves are too high, the beach turns to quicksand and even the island's beautiful sunsets are ruined. Can Emily, Aisha and Sparklebeam help put things right, and give everyone a wonderful holiday?
Sparklesplash Meets the Mermaids: Series 1 Book 4 (Unicorn Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsA secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed children's author in UK libraries.Sparklesplash's special magic ensures there's enough water for all of Enchanted Valley. But when the evil unicorn Selena steals her locket, a terrible drought hits the kingdom! Aisha, Emily and Sparklesplash must work with the mermaids to help the rivers flow freely once more.
Sparks, Shocks and Secrets: Explore Electricity And Use Science To Survive (Science Adventures #17)
by Richard Spilsbury Louise SpilsburyThe children are playing at home when suddenly all the light go out. In the dark, they are convinced someone is trying to break in. How can they use their electronic set to save the day? Science has never been more exciting with this attention-grabbing approach which delivers true scietific learning through an action-packed story and spectacular graphic illustrations. The science is the story is backed up through simple experiments that readers can try for themselves.
Sparky at Magic School
by Ruby NashSparky the puppy lives in an animal rescue centre, where he dreams of having an owner. One night, he is accidentally whisked away on a broomstick and taken to Mrs Mothwick’s Magic Academy! Sparky’s classmates include black kittens, bats and owlets, all training to become the familiar of a young witch. They all seem to match their witches perfectly, but Sparky is too playful. And he isn’t magical. After a few disasters, Mrs Mothwick decides that puppies just aren’t suited for familiar duties. Can Sparky persuade her to let him stay? And will he find an owner? With the help of Sox the kitten, Carl the trainee witch, and his own nose, he just might . . .
Sparky’s Bad Spell
by Ruby NashAt Mrs Mothwick’s Magic Academy, Sparky and Carl have been trying really hard to learn magic, but it’s just not working. To make matters worse, the Grand Council of Wizardry and Witchiness are coming to inspect the school. Unless Sparky can master his magic tricks, he will get in big trouble – and the school could even be forced to close.But then a mysterious witch appears, and offers Sparky and Carl the solution to all their troubles. But is Miss Daisy really who she says she is? Something wicked is in the air . . .
Sparky’s School Trip
by Ruby NashAll aboard the school broom-bus!Sparky and his friends are going on a school trip, and they can’t wait.They are visiting a magic animal sanctuary to collect the three things they need for the Hideaway Spell: a golden egg, a dragon scale and a phoenix feather. Wowzers!Without these ingredients, their school will be discovered by humans. But somebody is trying to ruin their day out . . . and spoil the spell!
Sparrow: The Story of Joan of Arc (PDF)
by Michael MorpurgoEloise has always loved Joan of Arc. Noble, honest and brave, she was everything Eloise wishes to be. And on a bright sunny day in Orleans, Eloise has a very special daydream. A superb re-imagining of Joan of Arc by master storyteller and author of War Horse.
Sparrow: The Story Of Joan Of Arc
by Michael MorpurgoEloise has always loved Joan of Arc. Noble, honest and brave, she was everything Eloise wishes to be. And on a bright sunny day in Orleans, Eloise has a very special daydream… A superb re-imagining of Joan of Arc by master storyteller and author of War Horse.
Spartacus: The Story of the Rebellious Thracian Gladiator (Lives in Action)
by Tony BradmanSpartacus was a rebel at heart. He fought back against the Roman systemof slavery, and inspired thousands of other slaves to join him andrebel. This biography looks at the life of the great man, charting hischanging fortunes and epic battles.Lives in Action is a series ofnarrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figuresin history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction willkeep the most reluctant reader hooked.
Speak: The Graphic Novel
by Laurie Halse AndersonA fiercely authentic, critically acclaimed and award-winning modern classic.'Speak up for yourself - we want to know what you have to say.'From my first day at Merryweather High, I know this is a lie.Nobody will even talk to me, let alone listen - all because I called the cops on an end-of-summer party.But if I could only tell everyone why I called the police that night...If I could explain what happened to me... If I could speak...Then everything might change.'With the rise of women finding their voices and speaking out about sexual assault in the media, this should be on everyone's radar... Powerful, necessary, and essential.' - Kirkus
Speak Up!
by Nathan BryonJoin the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library!Bookworm Rocket loves to collect new books on her weekly visit to the library, and to read all about inspirational figures like Rosa Parks. She is heartbroken when she discovers the library will be closing down! Can she use what she's learnt from Rosa and speak up to save the day?This empowering, heartwarming picture book is a love letter to libraries and the power of reading. And it shows the incredible power we ALL have when we find our voice and speak up about the things that matter.Read more Rocket stories from award winning duo Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola:Look Up! Clean Up!Love the series? Check out Dapo Adeola's debut picture book Hey You!, a lyrical celebration on growing up Black.
Speak Up!
by Laura CorytonUse your voice to change the world!Don’t just read about inspiring women: become one! Launching in time for International Women’s Day 2019 – Speak Up! is the must-have empowering book to inspire a whole new generation of rebel girls. Speaking up can be difficult, but did you know just how powerful your own voice can be?
Speak Up!
by Laura CorytonUse your voice to change the world!Don’t just read about inspiring women: become one! Launching in time for International Women’s Day 2019 – Speak Up! is the must-have empowering book to inspire a whole new generation of rebel girls. Speaking up can be difficult, but did you know just how powerful your own voice can be?
Speak Up, Speak Out
by National Geographic KidsBefore there was Barack Obama, before there was Kamala Harris, there was Fighting Shirley Chisholm. Running for President chronicles the life of Shirley Chisholm, a woman of matchless integrity and great dignity who had a passion for social justice.
Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, Disability or Serious Illness (PDF)
by Annette Hames Monica MccaffreySpecial Brothers and Sisters is a collection of real-life accounts from the brothers and sisters of children with special needs, disability or serious illness, ranging in age from 3 to 18 years. They explain, in their own words, what it's like to live with their siblings. There is a lot of advice available for parents of a child with a disability or illness, but very little about the important issue of educating their siblings about how they feel, and why they may behave differently from other children. These stories - from 40 different families - come with related tips to help siblings deal with some of the things that happen in their family lives. The book also provides a helpful glossary to explain, in child-friendly language, the disabilities and medical conditions mentioned, including: * ADHD * autism * cerebral palsy * cystic fibrosis * Down syndrome Special Brothers and Sisters is an engaging and educational collection that will enable young people and adults to share in the extraordinary experience of being a sibling of a child with special needs, a disability or serious illness.
Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, Disability or Serious Illness
by Monica Mccaffrey Annette HamesSpecial Brothers and Sisters is a collection of real-life accounts from the brothers and sisters of children with special needs, disability or serious illness, ranging in age from 3 to 18 years. They explain, in their own words, what it's like to live with their siblings. There is a lot of advice available for parents of a child with a disability or illness, but very little about the important issue of educating their siblings about how they feel, and why they may behave differently from other children. These stories - from 40 different families - come with related tips to help siblings deal with some of the things that happen in their family lives. The book also provides a helpful glossary to explain, in child-friendly language, the disabilities and medical conditions mentioned, including: * ADHD * autism * cerebral palsy * cystic fibrosis * Down syndrome Special Brothers and Sisters is an engaging and educational collection that will enable young people and adults to share in the extraordinary experience of being a sibling of a child with special needs, a disability or serious illness.
Special Days and Holidays (Young Reporter in France #4)
by Sue Finnie Daniele BourdaisMeet Ryan. He is in France on a special mission. He is going to find out about special days and holidays in France. Follow Ryan's blog to find out what Bastille Day is, what type of holidays are typical in France, how the French celebrate Christmas and other festivals and much more.You can also learn some key French phrases, pick up French language tips and test your knowledge of France with the mini quizzes. Go to franklinwatts.co.uk for your free downloads of the French conversations.Special Days and Holidays is part of the Young Reporter in France series. They are a great resource for the KS2 and 3 Framework for Languages which include an Intercultural Understanding strand where children compare and contrast life in other countries with their own.
A Special Feast (Rising Stars Reading Planet Ser.)
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainFinn and Tess decide to help out their busy parents – by cooking them a special feast! Rav and his mum help the twins to plan and cook the meal, and they can’t wait to surprise their mum and dad with the food they've made. But there might be another surprise around the corner that could ruin everything… A Special Feast is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years
Special Forces Cadets 1: Siege (Special Forces Cadets (PDF) #1)
by Chris RyanFrom the bestselling author of STRIKE BACK, Chris Ryan returns with a new action-packed series. Tough enough? Smart enough? Max will require all his skills just to stay alive as a Special Forces Cadet... A top-secret government programme needs a crack team of undercover military operators. They must have awesome levels of determination, endurance and fitness. They must be able to think on their feet. The recruits undergo the most rigorous and testing selection process the modern military can devise. And in order to operate in circumstances where adult forces would be compromised, the recruits must be under sixteen. Only a few are tough enough and smart enough to make it . . . And once out in the field, they will require all their skills just to stay alive. Which is what happens when Max Silver, Abby Asher, Lukas Channing and Sami Hakim are sent into an armed siege in an inner-city school . . .
Special Needs and Drug Education (nasen spotlight)
by Richard IvesTaking drugs is complex and there are concerns about the best ways of addressing drugs issues in schools - particularly for pupils with special educational needs. Many teachers are worried about discussing drugs with their pupils. They fear that they know too little and that some of their pupils may know too much. They also worry that talking about drugs to naive children may raise their interest. Yet the government expects all pupils to receive drug education and requires all schools to have a drug policy. It has ambitious targets in reducing the use of drugs by young people. This book aims to help teachers of pupils with special educational needs to assess what their contribution should be and identify what the particular issues associated with their pupils are. It will help schools to: create or revise a drugs policy plan a program of study deliver drug education appropriate to their pupils deal with drug related incident.
Special Needs and Drug Education (nasen spotlight)
by Richard IvesTaking drugs is complex and there are concerns about the best ways of addressing drugs issues in schools - particularly for pupils with special educational needs. Many teachers are worried about discussing drugs with their pupils. They fear that they know too little and that some of their pupils may know too much. They also worry that talking about drugs to naive children may raise their interest. Yet the government expects all pupils to receive drug education and requires all schools to have a drug policy. It has ambitious targets in reducing the use of drugs by young people. This book aims to help teachers of pupils with special educational needs to assess what their contribution should be and identify what the particular issues associated with their pupils are. It will help schools to: create or revise a drugs policy plan a program of study deliver drug education appropriate to their pupils deal with drug related incident.
The Special Ones
by Em BaileyGone Girl meets Seed – a heart-racing YA thriller set in a cult that makes you question everything you thought you knew …
Special Operations: Dogfight (Special Operations #1)
by Craig SimpsonNORWAY, OCTOBER 1940Norway, a country invaded by the Nazis. Finn Gunnersen and best friend, Loki Larson, are determined to fight back. Joining the Resistance, they risk arrest, torture and execution. They also don't know who to trust. When vital secrets fall into their hands and the enemy is in hot pursuit, they must escape. But to succeed they face their greatest deadly challenge - how to steal an enemy plane and fly it to freedom. Can two boys take on the might of the Nazi power?
Special Operations: Death Ray (Special Operations #2)
by Craig SimpsonFRANCE, JANUARY 1941The Second World War is raging and Britain is staring at defeat. Intelligence indicates that the Nazis have built a deadly weapon on the French coast. Could a Death Ray really exist? There's only one way to find out - to steal it. Finn, Loki and Freya are fully trained agents with Special Ops. Officially, they don't exist - they're perfect for this secret and dangerous mission.A story inspired by one of the most amazing raids of WWII