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Materials (Project Science)
by Sally HewittFun, lively introductions to science with practical activities to strengthen learning.
Rivers: With Step-by-step Projects For The Young Scientist (Project Geography)
by Sally HewittIntroduces key geography concepts in an accessible way combining facts with fun activities.
The Sea: Contains: Mighty Machines, Jobs People Do, The Seasons, Children Around The World, Keeping Healthy, Bird Watch, Caterpillar O Butterfly, Sea Creatures, Dinosaur Explorer, Going To The Dentist, How Do We Move, What's In The Sky? (Project Geography)
by Sally HewittFeatures a mix of practical projects, research ideas and craft activities and includes maps, charts and graphs.
Weather (Starting Geography)
by Sally HewittLearn about science through an exciting combination of information and step-by-step activities.
Dakota Fanning (EDGE: Teen Stars #4)
by Clare HibbertWelcome to Teen Stars! Whether you're already a fan, or just want to find out more, this series has something for everyone who's into the teen celebrity scene.
A Kid's Guide to Tabletop RPGs: Exploring Dice, Game Systems, Roleplaying, and More (A Kid's Fan Guide)
by Gabriel HicksAn accessible, inclusive guide aimed at helping young fans get in touch with their inner game master by offering advice and creative ways to get involved, celebrate, and interact with the tabletop RPG community! Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a level five wizard in Dungeons & Dragons or just starting out on your tabletop roleplaying journey, A Kid's Guide to Tabletop RPGs is the perfect way to explore the ins-and-outs of playing, creating, and sharing tabletop games. Written by game developer and game master Gabe Hicks, A Kid's Guide to Tabletop RPGs includes chapters on: The Basics of Tabletop RPGs The Roles of the Narrator/Game Master and Players Recommendations of Games to Play How to Write Your Own TTRPG Packed full of quizzes, sidebars full of history and recommendations, as well as interviews and advice from on how to get started, this is the ultimate guide and companion for young gamers and game designers. It's time to roll for initiative and get ready to explore the world of tabletop roleplaying games!
Barack Obama: Barack Obama Library Ebook (Inspirational Lives #1)
by Peter HicksThe series focuses on the people who inspire children today. Each book looks at the background, life and achievements of a personality, their impact on popular culture as well as detailing the everyday facets of their job and how they have gained such success.
Lance Armstrong: Lance Armstrong Library Ebook (Inspirational Lives #3)
by Peter HicksThe series focuses on the people who inspire children today. Each book looks at the background, life and achievements of a personality, their impact on popular culture as well as detailing the everyday facets of their job and how they have gained such success.
My Funny Family (My Funny Family #1)
by Chris HigginsMattie is nine years old and she worries about everything. Which isn't surprising. Because when you have a family as big and crazy as hers, there's always something to worry about.Will the seeds she's planted in the garden with her brothers and sisters grow into fruit and veg like everyone promised? Why does it seem as if Grandma doesn't like them sometimes? And what's wrong with Mum?Fortunately, reassurance is always close to hand in this first winning story about the lovable Butterfield clan.
My Funny Family Down Under (My Funny Family #8)
by Chris HigginsThe Butterfields are on the other side of the world visiting Uncle Bruce and Aunty Sheila. Australian life is unlike anything they have ever known before! Kangaroos, emus, frying eggs on the patio ... Will they ever want to go home? Join the Butterfields on their Australian adventure!
My Funny Family's Got Talent (My Funny Family)
by Chris HigginsMum's 30th birthday is coming up and after such a hectic year for the Butterfields, Mattie wants to make it extra-special.Aided by best friend Lucinda, Mattie decides a talent show to showcase the Butterfields' unique skills will be the best birthday surprise for Mum. With a host of unruly Butterfields and Lucinda's parents coming to watch, however, have Mattie and Lucinda bitten off more than they can chew?
The Secrets Club: Alice In The Spotlight (The\secrets Club Ser. #1)
by Chris HigginsINTRODUCING THE SECRETS CLUB:Alice, Tash, Dani and Lissa''It's OK. We're the Gang of Four, remember? The No-Secrets Club.' Her stern face softens into her familiar smile and my world lights up again.Briefly. But soon the cloud comes back.I have got a secret.A big one.I want to tell my friends, I really do. But the longer I keep it hidden the harder it is to do . . .'Join the girls in The Secrets Club series as they begin their new lives at Riverside Academy; making friends, facing their fears and choosing which secrets they share . . .
Cherry Hill's Horse Care for Kids: Grooming, Feeding, Behavior, Stable & Pasture, Health Care, Handling & Safety, Enjoying
by Cherry HillCovering the essentials of equine care in a language appropriate for teen and preteen horse lovers, this guide provides everything young equestrians need to know to safely and enjoyably keep their horse healthy and happy. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill starts by making sure that the right animal is matched with the right rider, then progresses through feeding, grooming, behavior, safety, and health care. Encouraging their passion, Hill provides a roadmap for young horse enthusiasts to responsibly care for their cherished companion.
Your Pony, Your Horse
by Cherry HillOwning a horse is a lot of fun, but also requires a lot of responsibility. Designed for children ages 9 and up, this encouraging and informative guide introduces kids to both the satisfying rewards and the hard work that caring for a horse entails. With easy-to-understand language and clear illustrations, Cherry Hill covers every aspect of selecting, housing, feeding, and showing horses. Emphasizing an understanding of horse behavior, Hill provides kids with all the information they need to safely and successfully keep their own horse.
Beaver Towers: The Witch's Revenge (Beaver Towers Ser.)
by Nigel HintonThe first adventure in the BEAVOR TOWERS series. A magic spell whisks Philip away on his new kite to a far-off island where he meets the beavers - Mr Edgar and his grandson, Baby B. They tell him of the terrible danger that threatens them. The wicked witch Oyin has imprisoned most of the island's inhabitants in Beaver Towers, and when her powers are complete she will put them to death and rule the island. Philip has to get her spell book in order to save them.
Wuthering Heights: Novel By Emily Bronte Paperback First Edition
by S. E. Hinton Emily BrontëHeathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr Earnshaw as one of his own children. Hindley despises him but wild Cathy becomes his constant companion, and he falls deeply in love with her. When she will not marry him, Heathcliff's terrible vengeance ruins them all - but still his and Cathy's love will not die . . .A story of doomed love and revenge with a brilliant new introduction from the author of The Outsiders - S. E. Hinton.
A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History: The Heroes, the Stories, and the Cultures that Helped to Build America (A Child's Introduction Series)
by Naomi HiraharaThe perfect primer for kids ages 8-12, A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is packed with remarkable stories, groundbreaking events, and inspirational people, that have made a lasting impact on the history and culture of the United States. The latest entry in the award-winning Child&’s Introduction series is an inspirational and essential look at the impact and influence that AAPI peoples have made to the culture of the United States. The book is packed with profiles of dozens of AAPI trailblazers from from all walks of life, including political activist Grace Lee Boggs, Vice President Kamala Harris, actor Dwayne &“The Rock&” Johnson, and dozens of others who have made contributions to music, food, sciences, technology, and more. Kids will learn key terms like "Asian American" and "Pacific Islander," how to pronounce common Asian names, and the discrimination members of the community have faced (and continue to face). They will be introduced to a wide variety of traditions, from Diwali to Lunar New Year and signature dishes, like poi and pho, all giving greater visibility to Asian Americans for young learners. Featuring charming illustrations and a lively design, as well as a pull-out poster, A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is much-needed addition every home library and classroom.
We Are Here: 30 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Have Shaped the United States
by Naomi Hirahara Smithsonian InstitutionA stunning anthology licensed in partnership with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, We Are Here celebrates 30 of the most inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. history. There are more than 23 million people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent living in the United States. Their stories span across generations, as well as across the world. We Are Here highlights thirty Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and the impact they&’ve had on the cultural, social, and political fabric of the United States.Profiles include: Amanda Nguyen * Bruno Mars * Grace Lee Boggs * Lakshmi Singh * Naomi Osaka * Philip Vera Cruz * Vishavjit Singh * Shirin Neshat * Thenmozhi Soundararajan * Schuyler Miwon Hong Bailar * Channapha Khamvongsa * Lydia XZ Brown * Etel Adnan * Chien-Shiung Wu * Jerry Yang * Carissa Moore * Craig Santos Perez * Dwayne &“The Rock&” Johnson * Eddie Aikau * John Kneubuhl * Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner * Keanu Reeves * Hinaleimoana Kwai Kong Wong-Kalu * Manny Crisostomo * Momi Cazimero * Teresa Teaiwa * Mau Piailug * Taimane Gardner * Calvin and Charlene Hoe * Dinah Jane
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Graphic Chillers: Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde (EDGE: Graphic Chillers #1)
by Jason Ho Robert Louis StevensonStrange things have been happening to Mr. Utterson's long-time friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll. His investigations into Dr. Jekyll's life uncover another man, Mr. Hyde, and a terrifying secret.This mysterious story is now a chilling graphic novel adaptation.
The Mouse and His Child (Faber Children's Classics Ser. #3)
by Russell Hoban'Brilliantly plotted . . . a spellbinder . . . it has a style that glows and crackles.' Spectator'Hugely funny, provocative, pathetic and heroic.' TLS'What are we, Papa?' the toy mouse child asked his father. 'I don't know,' the father answered. 'We must wait and see.'So begins the story of a tin father and son who dance under a Christmas tree until they break the ancient clockwork rules and are themselves broken. Thrown away, then rescued from a dustbin and repaired by a tramp, they set out on a dangerous quest for a family and a place of their own - the magnificent doll's house, the plush elephant and the tin seal they had once know in the toy shop.
The Mouse and His Child (Arthur A Levine Novel #3)
by Russell Hoban Tamsin OglesbyA clockwork mouse and his child are discarded by children on Christmas Day. Lost and alone, they desperately want to get back home to the toyshop. Russell Hoban’s masterpiece The Mouse and his Child is the tale which has inspired a thousand wonderful stories about what really happens in the toy box when we’re not looking.
Children's Classics and Modern Classics: A New Play (Collins Classics Ser.)
by Frances Hodgson BurnettWhen Sara Crewe, the seven-year-old daughter of a rich and loving father, arrives at her new school in London from India, she is nicknamed the Little Princess by her classmates. She has all the comfort and fine things she could want, but she also reveals a kind and loving heart, a lively mind and a rich imagination. When her father dies, bankrupt, Sara is suddenly reduced to a life of poverty and is forced to live in a cold, damp attic, with only her dreams to support her. But will they be enough?
A Little Princess (Collins Classics)
by Frances Hodgson BurnettHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.
Slovenly Betsy: The American Struwwelpeter (Dover Children's Classics)
by Heinrich Hoffmann Walter HaynSlovenly Betsy, Proud Phoebe, Lazy Charlotte, and other naughty girls get their comeuppance in these darkly humorous fables by Heinrich Hoffmann, the author of Struwwelpeter (Shock-headed Peter). Hoffmann's Slovenly Betsy features the same hilarious approach to manners and morals as its famous predecessor. Adults and children alike will revel in these quaintly illustrated rhyming stories of bad habits and their dire consequences. <p><p> More than 40 full-color drawings accompany Hoffman's cautionary tales in verse of Sophie Spoilall, who deliberately breaks her toys; The Little Glutton, whose greed for sweets leads to a misadventure with a beehive; Envious Minnie, whose pretty face is ruined by jealousy; and other rude and disobedient children. The first large-format edition of a lost classic, this volume will delight book collectors and bibliophiles as well as all readers with a taste for perverse drollery.
Why the Crocodile Has a Wide Mouth: and Other Nature Myths (The Land of Oz)
by Florence HolbrookThese fifty-four wonder-filled stories, adapted for curious young minds, describe in simple folktale style how many amazing creatures of the earth were created — and why they look and act as they do — and other natural phenomena.Learn why the rabbit is timid and the bear has a short tail. Find out how fire was brought to the Indians, and how summer came to the earth. Discover why the sea is salty and evergreen trees never lose their leaves. Meet the children in the moon and the first grasshopper.Enhanced by 29 illustrations, these beguiling narratives gathered from primitive cultures around the world will delight children, lovers of tall tales, and anyone interested in folklore from faraway lands.