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• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Who Was Anne Frank? (Who Was... ? Ser.)

In her incredible diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges of a youth spent forced into hiding by Hitler's Nazi regime. This concise and engrossing biography, aimed at young readers, uncovers Anne's life before the secret annex, the traumas of going into hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Maps and diagrams provide historical and visual references in a way that young readers will find fascinating and accessible.Puffin's 'Who Was . . . ?' book series presents young readers with clearly-written biographies of some of history's most renowned individuals.

Dictionary of Turkic Languages

This multi-language dictionary covers the eight major Turkic languages: Turkish, Azerbaijani, Turkmen, Uzbek, Uighur, Kazakh, Kirgiz, and Tatar. 2000 headwords in English are translated into each of the eight Turkic languages. Words are organized both alphabetically and topically. Original script and Latin transliteration are provided for each language. For ease of use, alphabetical indices are also given for the eight languages. This is an invaluable reference book for both students and learners and for those enaged in international commerce, research, diplomacy and academic and cultural exchange.

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy

“What terms are acceptable now to refer to black people and why has that changed over time?”“If the N word is such a bad word, why do my black friends use it all the time?”“How has systemic racism gotten so out of hand and how did it start?”In Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy former American football player Emmanuel Acho addresses the awkward questions white and other non-black people have been afraid to ask and don’t know how to answer. Drawing from his own experiences, Emmanuel creates a safe space for curious young people and their parents to find answers to difficult questions about race and racism. This essential book will help support readers to dismantle racism and be the drivers of change in their own lives, schools and communities.

My Journey Across The Indian Ocean: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Reading Planet - A Dip - Pink A: Comet Street Kids (PDF)

It's a hot day on Comet Street, and Tess and Asha need to cool down. Luckily Tess has a paddling pool and they fill it with cold, refreshing water. But when they find something unusual in the pool, they may not want to stay in! A Dip 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: 4-5 years

Reading Planet - Music Disaster - Green: Comet Street Kids (PDF)

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. The class have been busy practising for an assembly at school, and all their parents are coming. But the day before the assembly their instruments go missing! Can the assembly still go ahead? Rav has an idea, but will it work? Reading age: 5-6 years.

Reading Planet - The New Treehouse - Green: Comet Street Kids (PDF)

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. Finn's grandad is building him a treehouse! Finn and Rav can't wait to play in it, but it's not quite ready. In fact, Grandad has a lot still to build, and everything keeps going wrong! Will it ever be finished? Reading age: 5-6 years.

Reading Planet - The Problem with Picasso - Green: Comet Street Kids (PDF)

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. When Asha's dad takes Asha and Finn to the art gallery at the museum, it's not long before the kids find themselves in Pablo Picasso's house! He's got a problem - he needs to add something to one of his paintings, but he's not quite sure what! Can Finn and Asha help him? Reading age 5-6 years.

Reading Planet - Save the Dolphin - Green: Comet Street Kids (PDF)

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. When they see a rainbow at the wildlife park, Tess and Asha find themselves whirled away to the Amazon rainforest! They're really excited, until they see an Amazon River Dolphin stuck on the ground. Can they get the dolphin back to the river? Reading age: 5-6 years.

Attack At Dead Man's Bay - Max Cassidy 3: Max Cassidy 3 (Max Cassidy #3)

This is the third book in Paul Adam's fast and furious Max Cassidy thriller series.Teenage escapologist, Max Cassidy, knows for sure that his mother did not kill his father, his father is not even dead . . . But somebody seems very determined to prevent Max from discovering the truth - in fact, somebody wants him dead.In this, the final instalment of the thrilling Max Cassidy series, Max travels across the world; from London to San Francisco to Russia in his quest to be reunited with his family.

Escape from Shadow Island - Max Cassidy 1 (Max Cassidy #1)

'My mum killed my dad, then dragged his body all the way along the beach . . . I don't believe a word of it'Max Cassidy is a teenage escapologist, so good he's nicknamed the Half-pint Houdini. His father disappeared two years ago and his body has never been found. His mother is now serving a life sentence for her husband's murder.Max's mission to learn the truth about his family takes him on an thrilling journey, from London to the horrors of the terrifying Shadow Island in central America.Escapology is dangerous but not nearly as dangerous as real life . . .The first book in Paul Adam's fast and furious Max Cassidy thriller series.

Jaws of Death - Max Cassidy 2 (Max Cassidy #2)

The second exciting title in the Max Cassidy action-adventure series.'Be careful, Max . . . They will try to destroy you, as they are trying to destroy me . . .'His father is missing presumed dead and his mother is serving a twenty-year sentence for his murder, but teenage escapologist Max Cassidy is certain everybody is wrong - about both things . . . And now, his quest to find the truth has become very dangerous . . .Max learns that his dad was part of a secret global organisation, the Cedar Alliance. Desperate to find him alive, he seeks help from the other members of the group. But they are scattered across the world - and then they start disappearing one by one . . .Escapology is dangerous but not nearly as dangerous as real life . . .

Cavalry Hero: Casimir Pulaski

Kazimierz Michal Władysław Wiktor Pulaski of Slepowron (English: Casimir Pulaski) (1745-1779), was a Polish nobleman, soldier and military commander who together with his counterpart Michael Kovats de Fabriczy has been hailed as “the father of the American cavalry”.Pulaski is remembered as a hero who fought for independence and freedom in both Poland and the United States. Numerous places and events are named in his honor, and he is commemorated by many works of art. Pulaski is one of only eight people to be awarded honorary United States citizenship.Born in Warsaw in 1745, he followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the military and the revolutionary affairs in Poland (the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth). Pulaski was one of the leading military commanders for the Bar Confederation and fought against Russian domination of the Commonwealth. When this uprising failed, he was driven into exile. Following a recommendation by Benjamin Franklin, Pulaski travelled to North America to help in the cause of the American Revolutionary War. He distinguished himself throughout the revolution, most notably when he saved the life of George Washington.Pulaski became a general in the Continental Army, created the Pulaski Cavalry Legion and reformed the American cavalry as a whole. At the Battle of Savannah, while leading a daring charge against British forces, he was gravely wounded, and died shortly thereafter on October 11, 1779.In this fascinating biography about Casimir Pulaski, Dorothy Adams brings to life the story of someone with unquenched ideals, who, like herself, bridged the double patriotisms of Poland and America.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Illustrated Edition

'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' – David WalliamsGorgeous 42nd Anniversary gift edition of Douglas Adams's pop-culture classic, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, stunningly illustrated throughout by Costa Award-winner Chris Riddell. It's an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace express route, and Arthur's best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and a book inscribed in large, friendly letters: DON'T PANIC.The book is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the weekend has only just begun . . .Douglas Adams's mega-selling pop-culture classic sends logic into orbit, plays havoc with physics and twists time, but most importantly it's very, very funny.

Aesop's Fables: Tadpoles Tales: Aesop's Fables (Tadpoles Tales #26)

A simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Whenever the shepherd boy gets bored, he shouts, 'Wolf!' and everybody runs to help. But, one day, a real wolf comes ...

Aesop's Fables: Tadpoles Tales: Aesop's Fables (Tadpoles Tales #29)

A simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Hare thinks he is much quicker than Tortoise and never stops teasing her. But what will happen when they have a race?

Aesop's Fables: Tadpoles Tales: Aesop's Fables (Tadpoles Tales #28)

A simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Fox is trapped in a well and he tricks Goat into joining him. But can he trick Goat again to get out?

Aesop's Fables: Aesop's Fables: The Boy Who Cried Wolf (lib Ebook) (Tadpoles Tales #45)

A simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Whenever the shepherd boy gets bored, he shouts, 'Wolf!' and everybody runs to help. But, one day, a real wolf comes ...

Aesop's Fables: Aesop's Fables: The Fox And The Goat - Ebook (Tadpoles Tales #95)

A simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Fox is trapped in a well and he tricks Goat into joining him. But can he trick Goat again to get out?

Aesop's Fables: Aesop's Fables: The Hare And The Tortoise (lib Ebook) (Tadpoles Tales #44)

A simple retelling of a favourite Aesop fable. Hare thinks he is much quicker than Tortoise and never stops teasing her. But what will happen when they have a race?

Barley and the Duck Race: Book 9 (Railway Rabbits #9)

The Longears family are enjoying a beautiful spring day when danger strikes! Burdock the buzzard attacks, and Barley finds himself taking an unexpected dip in the river - and then an even more unexpected flight with Hazel Heron! He lands in Fairweather's Farm Park, in the middle of a Pet Show - but can Barley get home before he's mistaken for one of the pets?Heartwarming and hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant animal adventure series from a bestselling children's author.

Berry and the Amazing Maze: Book 12 (Railway Rabbits #12)

Meet 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...A field of ripe sweetcorn is fun to explore, until Berry gets lost in the maze and is chased by a terrifying harvester! Heartwarming, hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a best selling children's author.

Berry Goes to Winterland: Book 2 (Railway Rabbits #2)

Snow has come to the Ripple River Valley! But when Berry and Wisher go exploring, a mix-up with Father Christmas's bag of toys brings them to Fairweather's Farm Park and makes them a part of the Christmas celebrations. Can they find their way home safely?Heartwarming and hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant animal adventure series from a bestselling children's author.

Bracken and the Wild Bunch: Book 11 (Railway Rabbits #11)

Meet 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...Fun and games for Bracken when he meets some mischievous otters who play havoc along the riverbank. Heartwarming, hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant new animal adventure series from a best selling children's author.

Bramble and the Treasure Hunt: Book 8 (Railway Rabbits #8)

Meet 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.