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• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

Ninja Camp

Pack your bags and grab your gear: you're going to Ninja Camp! Listen closely to the ninja master, who will teach you everything you need to know to become a ninja warrior-but it won't be easy. You'll have to be sly and swift, strong and speedy, and only then will you become a Ninja of the Night!This fun and energetic book will delight and entertain kids and parents alike with its clever, rhyming verse and action-packed depictions of the coolest camp around. For fans of Ninja Red Riding Hood who are looking for a lesson in teamwork and cool stealth skills.

Astrid Lindgren (Little People, Big Dreams Ser. #43)

<strong>In this book from the critically acclaimed, mulitmillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world&rsquo;s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking.</strong><br /> <br /> Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that <strong>she never wanted to grow up</strong>. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches&nbsp;and fairies.<br /> <br /> They all came out from a <strong>magic object called a book</strong>. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn&rsquo;t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends.<br /> <br /> Learn how Astrid turned her love&nbsp;of books and telling stories into a career as<strong> a world-renowned&nbsp;author. Accessible and easy to follow text </strong>means that this book can<strong> inspire young readers </strong>in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started reading, all those years ago.<br /> <br /> This moving book features&nbsp;<strong>stylish and quirky illustrations</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>extra facts at the back</strong>, including a&nbsp;<strong>biographical timeline</strong>&nbsp;with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer&rsquo;s life.<br /> <br /> <strong>Little People, BIG DREAMS </strong>is a <strong>best-selling biography series for kids</strong> that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.<br /> <br /> This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The <strong>board books</strong> are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The <strong>hardcover</strong> and <strong>paperback</strong> versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the <strong>treasuries</strong> each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in <strong>boxed gift sets</strong>. <strong>Activity books</strong> and a <strong>journal</strong> provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people </strong>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<br />

Astrid Lindgren (Little People, Big Dreams Ser. #43)

<strong>In this book from the critically acclaimed, mulitmillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world&rsquo;s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking.</strong><br /> <br /> Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that <strong>she never wanted to grow up</strong>. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches&nbsp;and fairies.<br /> <br /> They all came out from a <strong>magic object called a book</strong>. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn&rsquo;t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends.<br /> <br /> Learn how Astrid turned her love&nbsp;of books and telling stories into a career as<strong> a world-renowned&nbsp;author. Accessible and easy to follow text </strong>means that this book can<strong> inspire young readers </strong>in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started reading, all those years ago.<br /> <br /> This moving book features&nbsp;<strong>stylish and quirky illustrations</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>extra facts at the back</strong>, including a&nbsp;<strong>biographical timeline</strong>&nbsp;with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer&rsquo;s life.<br /> <br /> <strong>Little People, BIG DREAMS </strong>is a <strong>best-selling biography series for kids</strong> that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.<br /> <br /> This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The <strong>board books</strong> are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The <strong>hardcover</strong> and <strong>paperback</strong> versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the <strong>treasuries</strong> each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in <strong>boxed gift sets</strong>. <strong>Activity books</strong> and a <strong>journal</strong> provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people </strong>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<br />

Crayola: 52 Colorful DIY Craft Projects for Kids to Create Throughout the Year

Inspire creativity with fifty-two seasonal arts and crafts activities from Crayola -- the number one name in color and classic DIY crafts for kids -- that will help grow your child's confidence, while building a passion for learning new skills!Crayola has been unleashing creativity and self-expression for the last 117 years. Since early 2018, their CIY (Create It Yourself) videos have showcased new and exciting ways for kids ages six and up to use Crayola products to create Instagram-worthy works of art.Crayola: Create It Yourself includes fifty-two of the most popular and fun craft projects, organized by the four seasons: fall, winter, spring, and summer. Kids will create DIY gifts like Mother's Day picture frames and Valentine's Day Lanterns, they'll decorate the house with Haunted Halloween Decorations and Melted Crayon Ornaments, and they'll make timeless paper spinners and CIY terrariums for use all year round. Each activity includes a complete art supply list, clear step-by-step photographs and instructions, as well as finished samples.Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, the Crayola: Create It Yourself Activity Book encourages kids to put down their digital devices, pick up their crayons, and get creative.

David Attenborough (Little People, BIG DREAMS #34)

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough to go to university, he studied science and zoology – but what he wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying. So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their natural habitats and telling the world the untold stories of these animals. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the broadcaster's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

David Attenborough (Little People, BIG DREAMS #34)

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough, the inspiring broadcaster and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough to go to university, he studied science and zoology – but what he wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying. So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their natural habitats and telling the world the untold stories of these animals. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the broadcaster's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Down The Back Of The Chair

When Dad loses his car keys, toddler Mary has a suggestion: why not see what's hiding down the back of the chair? But when they look, they get more than a few surprises... This lively, eccentric poem is a visual explosion of fun and imagination, featuring dragons, pirates, treasure, lions, elephants and much more. Margaret Mahy's classic story celebrates the wonderful everyday, guaranteed to put a smile on the face of readers young and old. "The entertainment, humour, and exuberance of it all arises from what Dad finds... Mahy's text rollicks along in rhythm and rhyme, and Polly Dunbar's graphics are akin to a fireworks display on the page; words, phrases and pictorial images metaphorically pop up and explode like stardust over the double spreads" — School Librarian

Down The Back Of The Chair (PDF)

When Dad loses his car keys, toddler Mary has a suggestion: why not see what's hiding down the back of the chair? But when they look, they get more than a few surprises... This lively, eccentric poem is a visual explosion of fun and imagination, featuring dragons, pirates, treasure, lions, elephants and much more. Margaret Mahy's classic story celebrates the wonderful everyday, guaranteed to put a smile on the face of readers young and old. "The entertainment, humour, and exuberance of it all arises from what Dad finds... Mahy's text rollicks along in rhythm and rhyme, and Polly Dunbar's graphics are akin to a fireworks display on the page; words, phrases and pictorial images metaphorically pop up and explode like stardust over the double spreads" — School Librarian

Greta Thunberg (Little People, BIG DREAMS #40)

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the 'School Strike for Climate'. Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had found her voice and uses it to inspire humans to action with her powerful message: "No one is too small to make a difference." This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the climate activist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

If You Go with Your Goat to Vote

With their adorable babies in tow, an eclectic menagerie of animals visit the polls and vote—teaching young readers how voting works, and reminding grown-ups to model civic engagement for the next generation

Martin Luther King Jr. (Little People, BIG DREAMS #33)

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher… so maybe he’d become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn’t let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it's wrong. And he promised himself that – when he grew up – he’d fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring activist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Martin Luther King, Jr. (Little People, BIG DREAMS #33)

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher… so maybe he’d become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn’t let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it's wrong. And he promised himself that – when he grew up – he’d fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring activist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

My Big Wimmelbook—Christmas Village (My Big Wimmelbooks)

A book for beginning readers, chock-full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without the use of words, depicting a fun-filled, bustling day as the citizens of Christmas Village celebrate Christmas Eve

My Big Wimmelbook—Dinosaurs (My Big Wimmelbooks)

Welcome to Wimmelworld—a land of few words, yet endless entertainment—for curious kids age 2 to 5!

My Big Wimmelbook—My Busy Day: A Look-and-find Book (kids Tell The Story) (My Big Wimmelbooks)

Welcome to Wimmelworld—a land of few words, yet endless entertainment—for curious kids age 2 to 5!

Alf’s pet bat: Initial Code Unit 8 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Father Sky and Mother Earth

Celebrate the work of one of Australia’s foremost Aboriginal poets with this timeless illustrated storybook Father Sky and Mother Earth created a beautiful world. They filled the world with plants and animals, and everyone lived in peace and happiness … until Human Animals came along with their noise, rubbish, smoke and oil. The animals ran away and plants began to die. This cautionary story, accompanied by colourful illustrations, has a happy ending. Discover how the worried Human Animals stop the destruction. This 4th edition of Father Sky and Mother Earth contains a vital message that is as relevant today as it was when the story was first published 40 years ago.This special edition brings this vital book back into print in time for NAIDOC week.

Fran’s pet crab: Initial Code Unit 9 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Jed’s pet rat: Initial Code Unit 6 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Jess’s pet fox: Initial Code Unit 7 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Josh’s pet fish: Initial Code Unit 11 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Ken's pet bug: Initial Code Unit 5 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Kim’s pet chimp: Initial Code Unit 11 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Maths — No Problem! Magic Oven – Foundations: (pdf)

Tell a Maths Story. Cooking in a magical kitchen adds up to a lot of fun! Maths — No Problem! Foundations brings you maths through stories. Let these humorous family tales take you through a landscape of maths, where shapes, numbers and patterns are all part of the fun!

Maths — No Problem! Playmates – Foundations: (pdf)

Tell a Maths Story. Join five friends who want to play with numbers! Maths — No Problem! Foundations brings you maths through stories. Let these humorous family tales take you through a landscape of maths, where shapes, numbers and patterns are all part of the fun!