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Brain Benders: Awesome Jokes (Brain Benders)
by Lisa ReganQ: How can you make your money go a long way? A: Put your piggy bank in a rocket! Get ready to giggle yourself silly with this hilarious joke book. This awesome pocket collection contains 300 of all your favourite jokes and gags, from side-splitters to silly sniggers, and cosmic capers to laugh-out-loud classics. Perfect for kids aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Brain Benders series brings together collections of puzzles, activities and joke books for young readers. These entertaining reads are perfect for a rainy day!
Brain Benders: Knock Knock Jokes (Brain Benders)
by Ivy Finnegan Lisa ReganKnock knock! Who's there? Ivan. Ivan who?Ivan to tell you the best knock knock jokes you have ever heard! Packed with over 300 jokes, this collection of classic gags will have young readers rolling on the floor with laughter. Perfect for sharing friends, family and even teachers, these jokes will leave people knocking for more! Ideal for kids age 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Brain Benders series brings together collections of puzzles, activities and joke books for young readers. These entertaining reads are perfect for a rainy day!
Brain Benders: Silly Jokes (Brain Benders)
by Ivy Finnegan Lisa ReganQ: How do you make an egg laugh? A: Tell it a yolk of course! Get ready to giggle yourself silly with this great joke book. This awesome annual of the absurd is a crazy collection of silly scenarios, wacky wheezes and odd observations. With lots of brand-new barminess as well as plenty of laugh-out-loud classics, this is the perfect joke book for kids aged 6+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Brain Benders series brings together collections of puzzles, activities and joke books for young readers. These entertaining reads are perfect for a rainy day!
Brain-fizzing Facts: Awesome Science Questions Answered
by Emily GrossmanWhy is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? And how do these things all link together? This brilliant book by the science expert Dr Emily Grossman will have eyebrows raised and jaws dropping as it uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? Written by science superstar and STEM Ambassador Emily Grossman, this book will answer all science questions you may or may not have wondered about. Each section in the book is linked to the one before it, creating a fantastically interactive structure, where a question answered brings up new curiosities and surprises. This is the perfect book for children who love learning about science or who need an extra nudge when it comes to STEM subjects. After all, who wouldn't want to find out how a hippo can use its own sweat as sunscreen?!
Brain Freeze: World Book Day 2018
by Tom FletcherA little girl discovers that eating ice cream from her grandfather's old ice-cream truck gives her the power to travel through time, in this brilliant, funny and heartwarming story from bestselling author Tom Fletcher.
Brain Freeze: Book 1 (The Powerpuff Girls)
by The Powerpuff GirlsPacked with all the quirky fun of the TV show, in these original adventures the Powerpuff Girls will fight baddies, save the day and be home before bedtime! When Blossom, Buttercup and Bubbles find out that the Towsnville Ice Cream Parlour is holding a contest to create a new flavour, they're determined to enter. But they each have very different ideas about what the flavour should be. Blossom wants a classic vanilla with rainbow sprinkles, Bubbles wants triple-fudge-extra-chocolate-oozy-caramel-delight and Buttercup wants ... pizza flavour.As the girls use their superpowers to deliver their ice cream around Townsville, things get a little messy. Meanwhile Mojo Jojo has got a dastardly plan to bring a hoarde of monsters on a day trip to Townsville - to destoy the Powerpuff Girls once and for all! Mwa ha ha!Collect all the adventures in this hilarious series - perfect for fans of the TV show.
Brainy Boris: Book 4 (My Freaky Family #4)
by Laurence AnholtMeet Boris - the brainiest of all Ruby's relations! Join Ruby and Boris as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt's much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.
Bramble and the Treasure Hunt: Book 8 (Railway Rabbits #8)
by Georgie AdamsMeet the Railway Rabbits! Join the irrepressible Longears family as they get in and out of scrapes, meet new friends, and perform daring rescues. But Burdock the buzzard and the terrifying Red Dragon, are always on the lookout for naughty rabbits who stray too far from home...It's wintertime and Bramble is on a very special treasure hunt.Heartwarming, hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a bestselling children's author.
Bramble Fox
by Kathrin TordasiA magical middle-grade adventure story set in Wales and entwined with British folklore and mythology ‘Both the protagonists and the worlds are simply lovingly designed’ Sallys Books On a summer holiday in Wales, Portia and Ben find a mysterious door set in a bramble hedge in the middle of a forest. It is a portal to the Otherworld and should never be opened, but how are they supposed to know that? After all, the old stories about the wonders and dangers of the Otherworld have long been forgotten ...For Robin Goodfellow, the man with the fox shadow, the children are his last chance to open the portal and finally return home. But for everyone else, the door spells great danger. This thrilling fantasy adventure immerses young readers deep in the world of British myths and legends.
Branded
by Eric SmithIn Inked, Caenum discovered his destiny.Now, in Branded, he must fight for it.As the final battle approaches, Caenum must choose his own path one last time . . . or it will be decided for him. After narrowly escaping the soldiers of the Citadel six months ago, farmboy-turned-rebel Caenum is now at the head of the rebel army. He and his fellow Conduits, practitioners of an ancient, forbidden magic, have spread across the Realm, freeing city after city from the Citadel's tyrannical grip. But in the midst of their rebellion, a traitor lurks. And when their safe haven is destroyed, Caenum and his friends must flee deeper into the wilds than ever before. Because he has something the Citadel wants--a weapon that could change everything…a weapon he must protect at all costs. In this thrilling new sequel to Inked, Eric Smith delivers a heart-pounding conclusion to the battle between magic and free will.PRAISE FOR INKED:"Inked is an action-packed read with a hero I could root for, magic I wanted to have, and a vivid fantasy world to back it all up. Smith's prose had me turning pages way past my bedtime." --Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author Truthwitch"A fast-paced page-turner from Eric Smith filled with magic, mystery and mayhem." --Kristi Helvig, author of Burn Out"With a lively cast of characters and a captivating idea, Inked draws its readers into a world where magic lives on every page." --Kat Zhang, author of The Hybrid Chronicles series
Branwen a Bendigeidfran (Chwedlau Chwim)
by Meinir Edwards Morgan TomosStori drist am Branwen a aeth draw i Iwerddon yn wraig i Fatholwch, ond bu raid i Bendigeidfran, ei brawd, ddod i'w hachub ar ôl iddo dderbyn neges gan ddrudwy bach roedd Branwen wedi'i anfon yn ôl ato i Harlech. [This is the eighth tale in a series aimed at children aged 7-9 years who are able to read independently. Here we have the sad story of Branwen who went to Ireland with her husband Matholwch. Her brother Bendigeidfran, however, had to rescue her after receiving a message from a little starling that Branwen had sent on her behalf to Harlech.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.
Bras, Boys and Bad Hair Days
by Anita NaikFor every girl that wants to know how to apply make-up, how to ask a guy out, how to survive school and of course, how to buy a bra that fits... this book is an oracle of knowledge that no teenage girl should be without!With advice on boys, friends, parents, school and fashion, Bras, Boys and Bad Hair Days reveals all in one stylish, ultimate handbook.
Brave Bruno: Book 7 (My Freaky Family #7)
by Laurence AnholtMeet Bruno - the bravest of all Ruby's relations! Join Ruby and Bruno as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt's much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.
Brave Bunnies Spring to the Rescue (Brave Bunnies)
by Brave BunniesBop and Boo have made a new friend, Franny Fox - they love to dress up and have adventures together!While the Bunnies are playing with Franny, Ma Bunny's hat gets stuck in an old tree. Boo is the only one who can get it down. But is this Brave Bunny brave enough?This beautiful, full colour picture book is a lovely story that encourages readers to be playful, welcoming and brave!
The Brave Kitten (Holly Webb Animal Stories #28)
by Holly WebbA brand new tale in the Animal Stories series from best-selling author Holly Webb, about a girl and her brave pet cat. Helena loves to help out at the vet’s surgery where her older cousin Lucy works as a nurse. Then one day, a young cat is rushed in, having been injured by a car. Helena helps to care for the cat she calls Caramel, but where will he go if his owner can’t be found? The Brave Kitten is the 28th book in Holly Webb’s Animal Stories series, a must for animal loving girls and boys aged six to eight years.
Brave Little Owl
by Penny LittleLittle Owl is teased by her brothers when her every attempt at flying ends in disaster. And all she wants is to make her Grandma's birthday perfect by showing her how brave she is. Her friends try to explain that lots of things can seem scary at first. But it takes some kind words from Grandpa to really help Little Owl face her fears.Eventually Little Owl manages to soar up into the sky under a gorgeous glittery moon, giving Grandma the best birthday present ever!Sean Julian's warm, detailed illustrations bring this sweet, atmospheric story to life with real feeling.
Brave New Love: 13 Dystopian Tales Of Desire (The\mammoth Bks.)
by Paula GuranWhen society crumbles, can young love survive? When the young are deprived of their bright future and left to survive day to day, what bonds remain between individuals? Can young love survive a dystopian nightmare? This exciting collection of stories explores the struggles, both emotional and physical, of teenagers trying to survive as society falls apart or as they help build a new world. Compelling, emotionally charged stories of young lives lived in desperate circumstances by: John Shirley, Elizabeth Bear, Kiera Cass, Nisi Shawl, Maria V. Snyder, Carrie Vaughn, Steve Berman, Amanda Downum, Diana Peterfreund, Jeanne DuPrau, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Jesse Karp, William Sleator, Carrie Ryan and Seth Cadin.
Brave Nurses: Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell: Band 10/White (PDF)
by Charlotte Guillain Collins Big Cat StaffMary Seacole and Edith Cavell risked their lives to look after the wounded and the dying. They proved that bravery in wartime isn’t just about fighting and winning battles.
Brave Spies: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
by Sufiya Ahmed Illustrated by Maxine Hammen Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. In 1940 a private army of spies were specially trained and sent to France to work undercover to defeat Adolf Hitler's Nazis. Many of these spies were brave, daring women whose fearless actions helped Britain win the war. These are their heroic stories. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
The Bravest Princess: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess (The Wide-Awake Princess #3)
by E. D. BakerSleeping Beauty's younger, non-magical sister, Annie, still can't rest . . . Trouble in the kingdom is threatening one of her friends. Snow White's father wants her married off right away – but who should she choose? How can she tell which prince is best? It's Annie and her good friend Liam to the rescue!
The Bravest Princess: A Tale of the Wide-Awake Princess (The Wide-Awake Princess #3)
by E. D. BakerSleeping Beauty's younger, non-magical sister, Annie, still can't rest while trouble in the kingdom threatens her good friend, Snow White. Snow White's evil stepmother has disappeared, and her father wants her married off right away--but who should she choose? How can she tell which prince is best? It's Annie and her good friend Liam to the rescue! A hilarious and and fantastical romp through a fairy tale landscape from beloved author E D Baker.
Bravo Max (Max #2)
by Sally GrindleyOne of DJ's books is about to be made into a film and while she is busy working on the screenplay, Max decides to give writing his own play a go, with DJ's help of course. But then Max's mum meets someone and suddenly Max is no longer the only man in her life. It seems like everyone is happy about it, except for Max.
Braw yn y Nos (Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 6 Rhagor o Dylluanod Pecyn A)
by Roderick HuntRhan o Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 6 Rhagor o Dylluanod Pecyn A. [Part of Coeden Ddarllen Rhydychen Cam 6 Rhagor o Dylluanod Pecyn A.]
Brazil: Countries: Brazil (library Ebook) (Fact Cat: Countries #5)
by Alice HarmanRead all about Brazil, what continent it is on, what countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is like. You will learn about Brazilian people and their lives and culture.
Break Every Rule: An Insiders Novel (Insiders)
by J. MinterIt's that time of year in New York: one of the city's premier magazines is compiling its annual "Hottest Private School Boy" issue. Jonathan, Mickey, David, Arno, and Patch all figure they're shoo-ins, but will the competition to be chosen as the cover model tear the guys apart? Add to that a few twists and turns in their love lives, a visit from an internationally acclaimed photographer (whose specialty happens to be nude crowd shots), and an invasion by a clique of Upper East Side It Girls, and the Insiders might find themselves clamoring for a way out.