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There's a light on in the attic. I can see it from outside, And I know you're on the inside ...lookin' out. Step inside the mind of Shel Silverstein and you'll discover a magic homework machine, a Polar Bear in the fridge and a Meehoo With an Exactlywatt.

Introducing three- to seven-year-olds to the "ABCs" of a compassionate lifestyle, V Is for Vegan is a must-have for vegan and vegetarian parents, teachers, and activists! Acclaimed author and artist Ruby Roth brings her characteristic insight and good humor to a controversial and challenging subject, presenting the basics of animal rights and the vegan diet in an easy-to-understand, teachable format. Through memorable rhymes and charming illustrations, Roth introduces readers to the major vegan food groups (grains, beans, seeds, nuts, vegetables, and fruits) as well as broader concepts such as animal protection and the environment. Sure to bring about laughter and learning, V Is for Vegan will boost the confidence of vegan kids about to enter school and help adults explain their ethical worldview in a way that young children will understand.

Leafstar is struggling to keep SkyClan united in the wake of the flood that destroyed their camp, but her Clanmates are scared of what might happen next. Meanwhile, Sol continues to demand that Leafstar make him a warrior, but Leafstar isn't sure that Sol will ever be ready to embrace the warrior code. As SkyClan faces another devastating challenge, Leafstar must figure out what is best for her Clan?once and for all.

Most of us are doomed to knowing there's something better out there but we can't discover it. What would you do if the hottest guy in school turned out to be your perfect match - your soulfinder? Sky is the shy English girl, new to the American high school in Wickenridge, and she's about to surprise everyone - most of all herself.

Hello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure with these much-loved picture book characters.

Montessori: Shape Work offers readers die-cut shapes to trace with their fingers, grouped by family and illustrated into a familiar object for relevancy. Featured shapes: 3 triangles (equilateral, isosceles, right); 3 rounds (circle, oval, ellipse); 3 parallelograms (square, rectangle, rhombus); 3 polygons (pentagon, hexagon, octagon).

Helps you create magical scenes. This children's magnet book contains all of your favourite characters from the magical television show. It also helps you read the story and put the magnets on the pages to complete the scenes.

When Billy Bixbee finds a tiny dragon in his bedroom, his mom tells him, “There’s no such thing as a dragon!” This only makes the dragon get bigger. He grows, and grows, and grows, until he’s bigger than Billy’s house—and that’s just the beginning! A funny, madcap story and playful illustrations by beloved author-illustrator Jack Kent pair in a book that will have children wondering if maybe friendly pet dragons do exist after all!

Forty-three accurately rendered illustrations depict preparation of foods, churning butter, shearing sheep, mowing hay, plowing, planting, other farm activities. Fact-filled captions. Published in association with Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.

Mog and Owl are hungry, so Meg makes a spell. It goes wrong and they all go to bed without any supper, but Mog and Owl are still hungry...

Help your little one learn colours and shapes with this delightful, touch and feel book for babies and toddlers. Explore the touchy feely pages together. Feel a silky blue butterfly, velvet red shoes, a bumpy orange, a smooth, diamond-shaped kite, and more. Look at the bright, sparkly images - from shiny green peas and a twinkly purple flower to a picture in a sparkly square frame. Help your baby to name each colour and learn the different shapes.With large word labels and one main picture per page to focus on, this baby book has a simple design that's easy for very young children to follow, helping them identify the objects, and name the shapes and colours. And every page has texture or an eye-catching shiny area to expand a baby's senses, and encourage early learning. Little ones will love turning the sturdy board pages themselves, pointing to the pictures, and feeling the tactile patches.Part of a best-selling, touch and feel series, this is a perfect first book for babies and toddlers.

Blake and Mortimer head to the United States to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the discovery of a 177-year-old body, which appears to have died very recently. The body is that of a Scottish major, Mortimer's forebear, who was leading a British military expedition to the US in 1777.

A novel which tells the story of a young girl and her mum. It deals with her second boyfriend and what to do about the first. It is about popularity and social networking.

A fictional account of the day a whale swam up the Thames, in which the whale makes an environmental plea to the boy who first sees him.

Student's Study Book I has been developed for use by teachers, students and independent learners. It is designed to be used in conjunction with Cambridge Latin Course Book I and provides comprehensions, exercises in grammar and vocabulary and further investigations into the Roman civilisation topics studied in Book I.

An introduction to the many adventures of Hairy Maclary and friends. It is suitable for tiny fingers and little hands.

It's James Bond's first day at Eton, and already he's met his first enemy. This is the start of an adventure that will take him from the school playing fields to the remote shores of Loch Silverfin and a terrifying discovery that threatens to unleash a new breed of warfare.

The satire and fantasy of Lewis Carroll's classic work is enhanced by Ralph Steadman's critically acclaimed, savage pen-and-ink illustrations in this re-issue to celebrate the 150th anniversary of original publication.

Thrilling comic-strip action, with monsters, mighty heroes and even mightier gods and goddesses.

Allows young children to discover the inner workings of the human body in a gently humorous, yet wholly accurate way. Colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major organs of the human body and are accompanied by witty, clear and informative factual text. It contains over fifty flaps, which children can lift to reveal extra detail.

Presents and dissects one of the most tragic events of the 20th Century in a dramatic insight into the Titanic's construction and fit-out, to its maiden voyage. This title includes the tales of the people on board including the captain, members of the crew, and passengers from first, second, and third class.

This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Spanish grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic language skills.

Just how are babies made? Erm Well. . . they're delivered by dinosaurs squidged out of tubes and found under stones! In this story the kids put their embarrassed parents straight and dispel the myths surrounding baby-making, growth and birth. Babette Cole careers through the facts of life with her no-nonsense text and funny illustrations.

Features 125 of the most familiar Bible texts from Old and New Testaments for the very young.

The legends of King Arthur - the most revered hero of British Mythology - have been retold many times, but Roger Lancelyn Green's version has become a classic since its first publication in 1953.

Contains: The Umbrella Man; Dip in the Pool; The Butler; The Hitchhiker; Mr Botibol; My Lady Love, My Dove; The Way Up to Heaven; Parson's Pleasure; The Sound Machine; The Wish.

Gives a simple introduction to the story of Star Wars. This sticker book features more than 60 reusable stickers of various characters from the original "Star Wars" movie, including Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and C-3P0, and their fantastic weapons and vehicles. It helps children develop their reading and understanding skills.

This book gives a unique insight into the work Herge had done on the last Tintin book before his death. At the end, Tintin is about to be cast into a living sculpture by a mysterious enemy - one last cliffhanger for the world's best loved journalist. Ages 7+.