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Who Was Marie Curie? (Who Was? Ser.)
by Megan Stine Ted HammonoDiscover the life of one of history's most ground-breaking scientists, in this concise and enjoyable biography. Forbidden from attending the male-only University of Warsaw, the young Curie fought against adversity to become one of the science world's greatest success stories. Together with her husband, she went on to discover two elements and win a Nobel Prize. Puffin's 'Who Was . . . ?' book series presents clear and accessible biographies of some of history's most renowned individuals.
Who Was Charles Darwin? (Who Was... ? Ser.)
by Celeste Davidson Mannis John O'BrienCharles Darwin was the ground-breaking scientist whose theory of evolution changed our understanding of the natural world forever. But what do we really know of his life and work? In this concise and enjoyable biography, find out all about this fascinating man, who hated school as a boy but maintained a passion for discovery that saw him go on to become one of the most acclaimed naturalists of all time.Puffin's 'Who Was . . . ?' book series presents young readers with clear and accessible biographies of some of history's most renowned individuals.
Who Was Anne Frank? (Who Was... ? Ser.)
by Ann Abramson Nancy HarrisonIn 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.
Furthermore (Furthermore Ser. #1)
by Tahereh MafiColour and magic combine in this enchanting new middle grade fantasy from the bestselling author of the Shatter Me series.Born as blank as canvas in a world brimming with colour and magic, Alice's pale skin and milk-white hair mark her as an outcast. Because, for the people of Ferenwood, colour and magic are one and the same. And since the disappearance of her beloved father, Alice is more determined than ever to prove herself and her own magical abilities.To do so she'll have to travel into the mythical, dangerous land of Furthermore, with the help of a fiercely annoying boy named Oliver. But nothing in Furthermore is as it seems, and it will take all of Alice's wits to find her father and return him safely home.
DC Super Hero Girls: Wonder Woman at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls)
by Lisa YeeThe first book in an exciting new DC Super Hero Girls™ fiction series!Wonder Woman™ wants to be the best super hero she can be, and that means going to Super Hero High School. But there's a lot for the teen super hero to get used to at her new school! Save the Day alarms, a room-mate who shares everything on social media . . . not to mention the fact that Wonder Woman has never seen a boy before.And, on top of all that, it seems like someone doesn't want the Amazon princess at the school. Who's been sending Wonder Woman nasty notes? And will they ruin her chances of success at Super Hero High School?
The Magic Finger: (Colour Edition) (Loqueleo)
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakePhizzwhizzing full-colour illustrations by Quentin Blake throughout!Every Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting.Now it's made her so angry she's PUT THE MAGIC FINGER ON THEM ALL. And very strange things have begun to happen . . .Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.
Fantastic Mr Fox (Puffin Story Tapes Ser.)
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakeThe legendary Roald Dahl story with full-colour illustrations by Quentin Blake throughout.Fantastic Mr Fox - the tale of the most cunning fox in the world. Boggis is an enormously fat chicken farmer who only eats boiled chickens smothered in fat.Bunce is a duck-and-goose farmer whose dinner gives him a beastly temper.Bean is a turkey-and-apple farmer who only drinks gallons of strong cider.Mr Fox is so clever that every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the farms.Now the farmers have hatched a plan to BANG-BANG-BANG shoot Mr Fox dead. But, just when they think Mr Fox can't possibly escape, he makes a fantastic plan of his own . . . Listen to FANTASTIC MR FOX and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! And look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play - including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.
The Twits (The\raven Rock Primary Novel Study Collection)
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakeThe classic Roald Dahl story with phizz-whizzing full-colour illustrations by Quentin Blake.Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man with bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is a horrible old hag with a glass eye.Together they make the nastiest couple you could ever hope not to meet.Down in their garden, the Twits keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family locked in a cage. But not for much longer, because the monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits, once and for all . . . Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.
Esio Trot: Kacch¿±kumm Wa-wa Hoi (La\petita Odissea Ser. #Vol. 4)
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakeRoald Dahl's Esio Trot in glorious full colour!High up in a tall building lives Mr Hoppy all alone.Downstairs lives Mrs Silver. Mr Hoppy loves her. And Mrs Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes! Then one day his mind goes click and an amazing idea rushes into his head.With the help of a magical spell, some cabbage leaves and one hundred and forty tortoises, can shy Mr Hoppy win Mrs Silver's heart?And now you can listen to ESIO TROT ( with THE GIRAFFE AND THE PELLY AND ME) and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! And look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.
Love from Lexie (The Lost and Found)
by Cathy CassidyEver since Lexie's mum vanished, her world hasn't stopped spinning. A new home, a new school - even a new family but Lexie never gives up hope that her mum will come back and writes her letters every day to tell her all about her new life. There's plenty to tell - the new group of misfits she calls friends, the talent for music she never knew she had and the gorgeous boy with blue eyes and secrets to hide. But her letters remain unanswered and she's starting to feel more alone than ever. Lexie's about to learn that sometimes you need to get lost in order to be found.The first in a gorgeous new series from the bestselling author of the Chocolate Box Girls and the perfect next step for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.
My Brother's Famous Bottom Makes a Splash! (My Brother's Famous Bottom)
by Jeremy StrongA new hilarious adventure in the My Brother's Famous Bottom series by King of Comedy, Jeremy Strong.Nicholas and his family are off on holiday to Turkey! But with Cheese and Tomato causing chaos with stray tortoises, Dad having to be rescued by the lifeguard, and Mum setting off the hotel sprinkler system with her belly-dancing routine, rest and relaxation are not on the cards!
Martin's Mice (Young Puffin Story Bks.)
by Dick King-SmithUnlike most kittens, Martin doesn't like eating mice - let alone catching them. When he catches one by mistake he decides to keep it as a pet and soon Drusilla the mouse is established in an old bath tub in the attic. Martin is kept busy getting food, water, bedding - and then Drusilla's babies start to arrive. How can Martin cope with all his mice?From the number one author of animal magic comes this wonderful new edition of Martin's Mice.
Lady Windermere's Fan: A Play About A Good Woman - Primary Source Edition (Timeless Classics Ser.)
by Oscar WildeBeautiful, aristocratic, an adored wife and young mother, Lady Windermere is 'a fascinating puritan' whose severe moral code leads her to the brink of social suicide. The only one who can save her is the mysterious Mrs Erlynne whose scandalous relationship with Lord Windermere has prompted her fatal impulse. And Mrs Erlynne has a secret - a secret Lady windermere must never know if she is to retain her peace of mind.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: Or, The Marvellous And Exciting Adventures Of Pierre Aronnax, Conseil His Servant, And Ned Land, A Canadian Harpooner (Short Classics Ser.raintree Short Classics)
by Jules Verne David Coward'Immediately a long tentacle reached in through the opening like a snake, and a score of others waved about above it'At first they think it is a giant sea monster - a vast black object, menacing the oceans and causing panic over the world. Yet when Professor Aronnax joins an expedition to hunt down the creature, he and his two companions discover it is a giant submarine, the Nautilus. Captured and held prisoner on board by its captain, Nemo - unpredictable, enigmatic, exiled from humanity - they have no choice but to travel the underwater depths with him, encountering coral reefs, polar ice, the city of Atlantis and a terrifying giant squid that tries to drag the Nautilus down into the deep. Combining thrilling adventure with scientific facts and a wonder at the natural world, Jules Verne's most enduringly popular novel is brought to life in David Coward's vivid new translation.Translated with an introduction and notes by David Coward'We are all, in one way or another, the children of Jules Verne' Ray Bradbury
The Tinderbox (Penguin Little Black Classics)
by Hans Christian Andersen'There sat the dog with eyes as big as mill wheels'Though criticised for their anarchic immorality when first published, Hans Christian Andersen's tales made him an international star, taken to the hearts of children and adults for their beauty, sorrow and strangeness. Included here are 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier' and 'Big Klaus and Little Klaus'.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). Andersen's Fairy Tales is available in Penguin Classics.
The Wife of Bath: Consisting Of The Seaman's Tale, The Manciple's Tale, The Character Of The Wife Of Bath, The Tale Of The Wife Of Bath, And Her Fiv (Penguin Little Black Classics)
by Geoffrey Chaucer'Those husbands that I had,Three of them were good and two were bad.The three that I call "good" were rich and old...' One of the most bawdy, entertaining and popular stories from The Canterbury Tales.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1343-1400). Chaucer's works available in Penguin Classics are The Canterbury Tales, Love Visions and Troilus and Criseyde.
Pericles: With The Story Of The Prince Of Tyre... .
by William Shakespeare Eugene GiddensPericles, Prince of Tyre, must solve a riddle in order to marry the daughter of the King of Antioch, or be put to death. But when the answer reveals a horrific secret, the young man faces his greatest dilemma. Danger and adventure follow as Pericles flees the city to find his fortune elsewhere, in a romantic drama of families lost and reunited, evil punished and virtue rewarded.
Hammy the Wonder Hamster: Hammy The Wonder Hamster (Hammy The Wonder Hamster Ser. #2)
by Poppy HarrisHAMMY: the cleverest hamster the world has ever seen!Bethany is thrilled with her fluffed-up furry new pet and can’t wait to get him home. But there’s something different about Hammy, something very special. Not only is he super cute, he’s got amazing brains and an incredible secret. The question is – how did Hammy become so brilliant? The first in a wildly fun new series that will appeal to animal lovers aged 7 and up.
Tales from Moominvalley (Moomins Fiction #7)
by Tove JanssonIf you found a tiny golden dragon with green paws, would you know what to do with it?Well, Moomintroll thinks he knows what to do. But when he takes his new-found pet home, things don't quite work out as planned!
Moominland Midwinter (Moomins Fiction #6)
by Tove Jansson'This is snow,' Moomintroll whispered to himself.Moomins always sleep through the winter - or they did until the year Moomintroll woke up and went exploring in the silent, snow-covered valley where the river used to scuttle along and all his friends were so busy in summer.
Gaia Girls Enter the Earth: Enter The Earth (Gaia Girls #1)
by Lee Welles Ann HameisterElizabeth Angier was happy to be at the end of the school year. She thought her summer on the family farm would be full of work and play with her best friend, Rachel, and her other best friend, her dog, Maizey. However, Elizabeth didn't anticipate the Harmony Farms Corporation moving to her town. Her world starts to crumble as her best friend moves away and her parents whisper of farmers selling their land and the effects this factory farm operation could have on them. When she thinks things can't get much worse, she meets the most unusual creature, Gaia, the living entity of the Earth. Strange things begin to happen to her, around her, and through her! Elizabeth discovers that with these new powers comes responsibility. A dire mistake makes Elizabeth wonder if meeting Gaia has been a blessing or a curse. Will Elizabeth have the strength to fight a large corporation? Or will her upstate New York home be spoiled by profit driven pork production that fouls the air, land, and water?
Gaia Girls Way of Water: Way Of Water (Gaia Girls #2)
by Lee Welles Carol CooganMiho's backyard had always been the sea. The creatures within it were an endless source of fascination. But when the sea steals away her small family, she finds herself the ward of an uncle she has never met and submerged in a world she has never known: Japan. From the city of Nagoya to the seaside town of Goza, Miho struggles to fit in and navigate the language, the culture and her own grief. It is in Goza that she discovers her surprising family history and finds new teachers. She is befriended by an old man who becomes her Sensei and teaches her Sho-do, The Way of the Brush. And it is there she meets Gaia, the living entity of the Earth. Gaia grants her amazing powers to connect with the "minds in the water" and Miho is given access and understanding to all the world's oceans. Will she be able to use her powers to help balance the traditions of the past with the demands of the present? Can she overcome her outsider status to help others understand The Way of Water?
Nim at Sea (The\nim Ser.)
by Wendy Orr Kerry MillardNim lives on the most beautiful island in the world with her father, Jack, a marine iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie and their new friend, Alex Rover. Nim is as free as a bird, and as happy as a girl could be.But when Alex flies away in the sea plane without saying goodbye, and Selkie is captured by villains from a cruise ship, Nim must risk everything to bring them back. Her dangerous rescue mission takes her far across the ocean to New York City. It's a good thing she has Fred and two new friends by her side.Readers aged 8+ will fall in love with Nim and her wonderful island friends!
Ctrl-Z
by Andrew NorrissAlex is used to getting unusual birthday presents from his Godfather John – a pair of ferrets, or a Make Your Own Explosions Kit. But this year's present is something really different – a computer that takes you back to an earlier part of the day when you hit Ctrl-Z . . . Join Alex and his friend Callum as they discover the true results of making mistakes, with plenty of laughs and mayhem along the way!
Spy Dog: Rocket Rider (Spy Dog #5)
by Andrew CopeLara may have retired from the secret service but she can still sniff out danger . . . On the trail of her long-lost dad, Lara discovers a team of rocket-building scientists - evil ones. Their leader is a nasty criminal who wants to cause trouble in space and only Lara can stop him!