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Michael Jordan: Legends In Sports (On the Court with…)
by Matthew F ChristopherExamines the life and basketball career of the high-scoring player with the Chicago Bulls, who made a brief attempt to play minor league baseball in 1994.
Magisterium: The Iron Trial (The Magisterium #1)
by Cassandra Clare Holly BlackFrom the imaginations of bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a heart-stopping plunge into the magical unknown.Think you know magic? Think again.The Magisterium awaits . . .Most people would do anything to get into the Magisterium and pass the Iron Trial.Not Callum Hunt. Call has been told his whole life that he should never trust a magician. And so he tries his best to do his worst – but fails at failing.Now he must enter the Magisterium. It's a place that's both sensational and sinister. And Call realizes it has dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future.The Iron Trial is just the beginning. Call’s biggest test is still to come . . .
The Book That Proves Time Travel Happens
by Henry ClarkThis never-before-seen twist on time travel adventure explores the theme of accepting those who are different--and having the courage to join them. The moment Ambrose Brody steps into a fortune-teller's tent, he is whisked into a quest that spans millennia with his best friend, an enigmatic carnival girl, and an unusual family heirloom that drops them into the middle of the nineteenth century! The year 1852 is a dangerous time for three non-white children, and they must work together to dodge slave-catchers and save ancestors from certain death--all while figuring out how to get back to the future. Fortunately, they have a guide in the helpful hints embedded in an ancient Chinese text called the I-Ching, which they interpret using Morse Code. But how can a three-thousand-year-old book be sending messages into the future through a code developed in the 1830s? Find out in this mind-bending, time-bending adventure!
What We Found in the Corn Maze and How It Saved a Dragon
by Henry ClarkWhen three kids discover a book of magic spells that can only be cast during a few short minutes a day, they'll need all the time they can get to save a dying magical world, its last dragon, and themselves.An ordinary day turns extraordinary when twelve-year-old Cal witnesses his neighbor Modesty summon a slew of lost coins without lifting a finger. Turns out she has a secret manual of magic spells . . . but they only work sometimes. And they're the most boring spells ever: To Change the Color of a Room, To Repair a Chimney, To Walk With Stilts, To Untangle Yarn. Useless!But when Cal, his friend Drew, and Modesty are suddenly transported to the world the spells come from -- a world that's about to lose its last dragon -- they'll have to find a way to use the oddly specific incantations to save the day, if only they can figure out when magic works.From the inventive mind of Henry Clark comes a hilariously wacky adventure about magic, friendship, a lookout tower come to life, a maze in the shape of a dragon, an actual dragon named Phlogiston, and lots and lots of popcorn.
What We Found in the Corn Maze and How It Saved a Dragon
by Henry ClarkWhen three kids discover a book of magic spells that can only be cast during a few short minutes a day, they'll need all the time they can get to save a dying magical world, its last dragon, and themselves.An ordinary day turns extraordinary when twelve-year-old Cal witnesses his neighbor Modesty summon a slew of lost coins without lifting a finger. Turns out she has a secret manual of magic spells . . . but they only work sometimes. And they're the most boring spells ever: To Change the Color of a Room, To Repair a Chimney, To Walk With Stilts, To Untangle Yarn. Useless!But when Cal, his friend Drew, and Modesty are suddenly transported to the world the spells come from—a world that's about to lose its last dragon—they'll have to find a way to use the oddly specific incantations to save the day, if only they can figure out when magic works.From the inventive mind of Henry Clark comes a hilariously wacky adventure about magic, friendship, a lookout tower come to life, a maze in the shape of a dragon, an actual dragon named Phlogiston, and lots and lots of popcorn.
What We Found in the Sofa and How It Saved the World
by Henry ClarkThis clever comic adventure from debut author Henry Clark is a truly original and utterly wacky story about the importance of intelligence and curiosity in a complacent world. The adventure of a lifetime begins between two sofa cushions.... When River, Freak, and Fiona discover a mysterious sofa sitting at their bus stop, their search for loose change produces a rare zucchini-colored crayon. Little do they know this peculiar treasure is about to launch them into the middle of a plot to conquer the world! The kids' only hope is to trap the plot's mastermind when he comes to steal the crayon. But how can three kids from the middle of nowhere stop an evil billionaire? With the help of an eccentric neighbor, an artificially intelligent domino, a DNA-analyzing tray, two hot air balloons, and a cat named Mucus, they just might be able to save the planet.
Peter Powers and the Swashbuckling Sky Pirates! (Peter Powers #6)
by Kent ClarkIf you like the Avengers, Justice League, or The Incredibles, then you'll love this family of superheroes! This new chapter book series is perfect for reluctant readers.Everyone in Peter Powers's family has super awesome superpowers. His dad controls fire with his mind, and his mom can fly. His big brother makes copies of himself, and his little sister is super-strong. And his baby brother even turns invisible! But all Peter can do is--this is really embarrassing--make ice cubes with his fingertips. That's why Peter's been working hard to improve his ice talents and is more powerful than ever. But when a group of sky pirates come to town, they steal everyone's abilities-including Peter's. Without superpowers, Peter is about to discover whether he's as cool as he thought he was or if he was letting his powers define him. Can he help his family, save his friends, and battle the diabolical sky pirates-or is his goose cooked? Featuring an extra-special power-packed final chapter that will shock readers!Peter Powers and the Swashbuckling Sky Pirates! is the sixth chapter book in a new series of exciting stories about a young boy who has some rather crummy superpowers. Each story is full of humor, action, and fun, but the charm can be found in the heartfelt message about the power of family, friends, and having confidence. ©2017 by Hachette Book Group, Inc.
Night of Dangers (The Adventurers Guild #3)
by Zack Loran ClarkSomeone had made a terrible, tragic, fatal mistake. Unless, of course . . . Unless they'd done it on purpose.After falling victim to a vile betrayal, Zed is cut off from Brock and their friends and unable to warn them about a dangerous enemy on the move. The Adventurers Guild may have defeated the evil that cast the elves from their home, but that doesn't keep them in the Freestoners' good graces for long. An ordinary day at the market comes to a fatal end when a rare Danger infiltrates the city, leaving over a dozen dead. Tensions come to a boil as the city is threatened by upheaval from within and becomes alight with terror. Brock finds himself frustratingly unable to utilize his underground contacts...though the mysterious Lady Grey may not be finished with him yet. To come together to save their city from a timeless evil looking to settle a score, the young adventurers must learn to trust in each other again and be willing to do whatever it takes to stop the tragedy of the Day of Dangers from happening again.
Busy Ant Maths European edition — PUPIL BOOK 3C: (PDF)
by Peter ClarkeThe Busy Ant Maths Pupil Book 3C contains three levels of differentiated challenge built-in to each lesson as well as extra consolidation and extension activities to ensure rapid progression for every child.
Pupil Book 3a
by Peter ClarkeThe Busy Ant Maths Pupil Book 3A contains three levels of differentiated challenge built-in to each lesson as well as extra consolidation and extension activities to ensure rapid progression for every child.The Busy Ant Maths Pupil Book 3A contains three levels of differentiated challenge built-in to each lesson as well as extra consolidation and extension activities to ensure rapid progression for every child.
Stretch And Challenge 5: (PDF) (Busy Ant Maths Series)
by Peter ClarkeChallenge and stretch Year 5 pupils with this resource designed to broaden and deepen children’s mathematical understanding. This book supports the classroom teacher in delivering structured guidance and support for gifted children who are exceeding age-related expectations in mathematics. contains 36 photocopiable newspaper-style issues packed with investigations, problem-solving activities and maths challenges specific teacher guidance (and answers) in the accompanying teachers notes for all 36 issues all content is within the years programme of study evaluate children’s learning and identify the next steps for progression with detailed assessment guidance encourage children to apply their mathematical knowledge and skills across the curriculum with cross-curricular activities
Santa Responds: He's Had Enough...and He's Writing Back!
by Santa ClausEver wonder what Santa does with all those letters? (And all those cookies?) After a particularly long, cold night staring at nine smelly reindeer butts, the old man lets loose with the real answers to those stupid, whiny, hard-to-read letters from kids. Turns out, we really do get what we deserve.Dear Billy,I know you honestly believe that the good deeds you rattled off represent your behavior for the entire past year rather than the activities that occurred during the two hours leading up to the writing of this letter. Two hours of good behavior hardly justifies a new Playstation, let alone a trip to Disney World!!Your pal,Santa
Warrior Boy (PDF)
by Virginia ClayLondon schoolboy Ben is visiting his father's homeland of Kenya. Ben thinks he won't fit in with his estranged Maasai cousins but when he arrives, he finds there is a lot more at stake than his pride ... In a thrilling adventure of tribal culture and elephant conservation, Ben embarks on a journey of self-understanding and friendship.
Electricity and Magnets: Electricity And Magnets (PDF) (Mind Webs #3)
by Anna ClaybourneMind Webs is an inspiring, visually exciting, series which will make science make sense. A mind web is a way of putting all of the key information about a topic on one page. Each book contains 12 mind webs, each beautifully illustrated with pictures and diagrams, showing how the information about each topic links together in a truly fascinating way. Whether you want to gain a better understanding of science, or whether you need to revise a topic, these books will give you the full picture, helping you to sort out, learn and remember key science concepts, facts and ideas. Includes advice on how to make your own mind web and a full glossary to extend your scientific vocabulary.
Hamlet (Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories #6)
by Anna ClaybourneAlas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio. A murdered king, his haunted son, a wicked stepfather and a doomed romance... Discover the sad tale at the heart of Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. The age-appropriate text in Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Hamlet introduces readers to the play by re-telling the story in modern English. It's an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for young readers of 9 and above, and perfect for fans of the Tony Ross and Andrew Matthews series Shakespeare Stories.The book also contains notes about the background to Hamlet, its major themes, language, the Globe theatre, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play, so is a useful resource for project work, or for anyone studying the play itself. Madness, and how it was treated in 16th century England, are also examined.Anna Claybourne's concise, witty text really brings out the humour and the drama of the stories, rendering them as relevant today as they were in Shakespeare's time. Comparisons with themes in modern life: love, revenge, family relationships, political power struggles, etc., serve to reinforce this.The text is supported by Tom Morgan-Jones' fantastic artwork, giving the series real visual appeal. Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories allow children today to be as enthralled by Shakespeare's tales as audiences were 400 years ago. Publishing to coincide with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth, they are the ideal resource for project work connected to this, or to Shakespeare Week 2015. Other titles in the series include Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing.
Human Body (Mind Webs #4)
by Anna ClaybourneMind Webs is an inspiring, visually exciting, series which will make science make sense. A mind web is a way of putting all of the key information about a topic on one page. Each book contains 12 mind webs, each beautifully illustrated with pictures and diagrams, showing how the information about each topic links together in a truly fascinating way. Whether you want to gain a better understanding of science, or whether you need to revise a topic, these books will give you the full picture, helping you to sort out, learn and remember key science concepts, facts and ideas. Includes advice on how to make your own mind web and a full glossary to extend your scientific vocabulary.
I love this tree: Discover the life, beauty and importance of trees
by Anna ClaybourneI love this tree is a book which looks at the life of an old living deciduous tree and through it explores the amazing life of a tree and the creatures that inhabit it. Using a mixture of photos and artwork the book shows how the tree has changed and how it acts as a habitat for other life. This beautiful book explores how important trees are to the planet. Packed with information and pictures it provides a wealth of information about trees and their importance and inspires a love of these amazing plants. It's a fantastic resource for the Science Curriculum with its emphasis on plants, classification and habitats, for children aged 8+. Shortlisted for the 2016 SLA information book award in the 7-12 category and the 2016 English 4-11 picture book awards.'Close to my house, there's a beautiful, huge, spreading tree. I see it every day. We walk past it on the way to school, and hear the wind rustling through it at night. How long has that tree been standing there? If the tree wasn't there any more, I would miss it all the time. But it's not just me - so many animals depend on it too...''A really thorough, charming exploration of the lives of trees and their importance in the world' - School Librarian
Light and Sound (Mind Webs #1)
by Anna ClaybourneMind webs, also known as spidergrams or mind maps, are great for learning about the science of light and sound. In this book you can find out how light travels, what sound waves are, how your eyes can see and which light and sound inventions have changed the world. With more than 200 illustrations showing how light and sound work, this series is perfect for visual learners. The Mind Webs series are great revision tools for students at Key Stage 2, and are also excellent for gaining a clearer understanding of how science works.
Living Things (Mind Webs #2)
by Anna ClaybourneMind Webs is an inspiring, visually exciting, series which will make science make sense. A mind web is a way of putting all of the key information about a topic on one page. Each book contains 12 mind webs, each beautifully illustrated with pictures and diagrams, showing how the information about each topic links together in a truly fascinating way. Whether you want to gain a better understanding of science, or whether you need to revise a topic, these books will give you the full picture, helping you to sort out, learn and remember key science concepts, facts and ideas. Includes advice on how to make your own mind web and a full glossary to extend your scientific vocabulary. The Living Things title has mind webs on: living things, cells, life processes, animals, animal life cycles, plants, plant life cycles, fungi, micro-organisms, habitats, adaptation, genes and DNA.
Materials (Mind Webs #6)
by Anna ClaybourneMind webs, also known as spidergrams or mind maps, are great for learning about the science of materials. Find out about solids, liquids and gases, about changing materials, the properties of materials, states of matter and chemical reactions. With more than 200 illustrations showing the science behind materials, this series is perfect for visual learners. The Mind Webs series is a great revision tool for students at Key Stage 2, and excellent for gaining a clearer understanding of how science works.
Mind Webs: Forces and Motion (PDF)
by Anna ClaybourneMind webs, also known as spidergrams or mind maps, are great for learning about the science of forces and motion. Find out about friction, gravity, resistance, balanced and unbalanced forces, floating and upthrust, pressure and about Newton's Laws of Motion. With more than 200 illustrations showing how forces and motion work, this series is perfect for visual learners. The Mind Webs series is a great revision tool for students at Key Stage 2, and excellent for gaining a clearer understanding of how science works.
Much Ado About Nothing (Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories #5)
by Anna ClaybourneMistaken identities, deceipt, lovers' quarrels and a happy ending... discover the entertaining story at the heart of Much Ado About Nothing, one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies. The age-appropriate text in Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Much Ado About Nothing introduces readers to the play by re-telling the story in modern English, making it an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for children of 9 and above. The book also contains information about the background to Much Ado About Nothing, its major themes, language, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play, so is a useful resource for project work, or for anyone studying the play itself.Gossip, and its role in society in 16th century England, is also examined, to give the play a factual grounding.Anna Claybourne's concise, witty text really brings out the humour and the drama of the stories, rendering them as relevant today as they were in Shakespeare's time. Comparisons with themes in modern life: love, revenge, family relationships, political power struggles, etc., serve to reinforce this.The text is supported by Tom Morgan-Jones' fantastic artwork, giving the series real visual appeal. Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories allow children today to be as enthralled by Shakespeare's tales as audiences were 400 years ago. Other titles in the series include Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.
The Dance in the Dark (Scarlet and Ivy #3)
by Sophie CleverlyScarlet and Ivy return to creepy Rookwood School for a third mystery adventure! Perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE.
The Dance in the Dark (Scarlet and Ivy #3)
by Sophie CleverlyScarlet and Ivy return to creepy Rookwood School for a third mystery adventure! Perfect for fans of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE.
The Lost Twin (Scarlet and Ivy #1)
by Sophie CleverlyThis is the story of how I became my sister… A spine-tingling mystery set in a creepily atmospheric boarding school. Ivy must uncover the secrets behind her twin sister Scarlet’s disappearance before it’s too late.