Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference!Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis's call to challenge injustice, explore famous moments of global activism throughout history with more than 70 narrative stories-including the Newsboys' strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, Greta Thunberg's first School Strike for Climate, and students against book banning. Each true story shares how activists across a variety of beliefs, ages, and backgrounds called for change, empowering young readers of all ages, abilities, and circumstances to make a difference.
Parenting just got tougher. As your child's brain rewires, hormones kick in, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. But help is at hand.Divided into two sections - aged 8 to 10 and aged 10 to 12 - this practical parenting book is grounded in evidence-based psychology, exploring the science at work during this period of your child's development. Taking 75 everyday scenarios, the book tackles real-world issues head-on, from sibling clashes and sulks to more serious concerns as your child edges towards their teenage years, such as handling anger, body consciousness, online safety, and self-harm. Discover how to create a supportive environment at home and how your behaviour can help your tween manage whatever life throws at them.Building a strong relationship based on mutual trust and respect will ensure a smooth transition into your child's teenage years.
Join the unicorns as they explore an enchanting kingdom in this magical pocket-sized peekaboo unicorn adventure! Can you find them all?Join Moonbeam the purple unicorn as she searches for a friend in the enchanted forest and Sunshine the yellow unicorn as she discovers a secret castle. Daydream the blue unicorn is flying through the sky, but whose sparkly wings does she see? Lift the flap to find out!A magical, pocket-sized edition of the best-selling Pop-up Peekaboo! Unicorn book, but with all the same charm. The surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers, while the lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the pages, lifting the flaps, and playing peekaboo, even when on the go.Now available in travel size, this is the perfect unicorn gift to keep little ones entertained and giggling with delight, even on journeys and days out.
Big Bunny wants to go to bed, but everyone is hiding. Can you find all of Big Bunny's friends before bedtime?Join in the last game of hide and seek before everyone snuggles down. Who is hiding in the wardrobe? Is someone hiding behind the car? Can you find anyone in the laundry basket? Lift the flaps to find out!A fun, pocket-sized edition of the best-selling Pop-up Peekaboo! Bedtime book, but with all the same night-time charm. The surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers, while the lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the pages, lifting the flaps, and playing peekaboo, even when on the go.Now available in travel size, this is the perfect bedtime story before little ones settle down for the night.
Baby T. rex has lost his mummy, can you help him find her? Look out for some surprises along the way!Where is Mummy T. rex? Could she be hiding behind the rocks? What about behind the dinosaur eggs? It sounds like somebody is eating lunch behind the log, maybe that's where Mummy Dinosaur is hiding. Lift the flap to find out!An amazing, pocket-sized edition of the best-selling Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur book, but with all the same roar-some fun. The surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers, while the lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the pages, lifting the flaps, and playing peekaboo, even when on the go.Now available in travel size, this is the perfect dinosaur gift to keep little ones entertained and giggling with delight, even on journeys and days out.
Its playtime on the farm! Enjoy a game of hide and seek with all the barnyard animals waiting to pop up and surprise you. Can you find them all?Mummy Hen has lost her chicks in the field! Can you help her find them? The two spotty moo cows can hear a mysterious neighing sound coming from the stable, but they don't know who it's coming from. Lift the flap to find out!A fun, pocket-sized edition of the best-selling Pop-up Peekaboo! Farm book, but with all the same charm. The surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers, while the lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the pages, lifting the flaps, and playing peekaboo, even when on the go.Now available in travel size, this is the perfect farm gift to keep little ones entertained and giggling with delight, even on journeys and days out.
Experience Amsterdam the local way with this insider's e-guideHome to great art, an eclectic food scene and vibrant nightlife, this multicultural city is packed with treasures. But it's not all about the Rijksmuseum and centuries-old canals. Beyond the well-trodden sights there's a secret side of the city - and who better to guide you to it than the locals? This insider's e-guide includes recommendations from Amsterdamers in the know, helping you to discover all their favourite hangout spots and hidden haunts. Relax at a canalside bruin caf (traditional Dutch pub) in Jordaan, check out the cutting-edge art and Europe's largest flea market at NDSM-Werf and take a bike ride through the polder landscape in Amsterdam Noord.Whether you're an Amsterdamer looking to uncover your city's secrets or a traveller seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide helps you to experience the real side of Amsterdam.
Listen out for this trailblazing baby book that showcases the sense of hearing while visually embracing inclusivity and diversity.In collaboration with specialist book subscription service, Woke Babies, the five senses are explored throughout this stunning series. Smart Senses: Big Noise, Little Noise delves into the sense of hearing and how it transforms our understanding of the world. Everyone's hearing is different, from babies hearing a sound for the first time to children born without hearing or conditions that affect hearing. Whatever your perspective, this book promotes the message that your sense of hearing or lack of hearing make you special and contribute to your understanding of the world.Dynamic illustrations and big, bold words perfectly capture loud noises and quiet sounds for youngsters, while the content, featuring culturally diverse babies, promotes inclusivity and empowerment in early learning. This makes Smart Senses: Big Noise, Little Noise the ideal book for parents blessed with newborns to encourage a love of reading and learning, and for growing families to share together.
Feast your eyes on this trailblazing baby book that showcases the sense of sight while visually embracing inclusivity and diversity. In collaboration with specialist book subscription service, Woke Babies, the five senses are explored throughout this stunning series. Smart Senses: Seeing Big, Seeing Small gets the series underway with an exploration of the eyes. The sense of sight provides a window on the world, but everyone's view is different, from babies opening their eyes for the first time to children born without sight or conditions that affect eyesight. Whatever your perspective, this book promotes the message that your eyes make you special and your view of the world is unique to you.An explosion of vibrant illustrations stand out from the easy-read boards for youngsters, while the content featuring culturally diverse babies promotes inclusivity and empowerment in early learning. This makes Smart Senses: Seeing Big, Seeing Small the perfect book for parents blessed with newborns to encourage a love of reading and learning, and for growing families to share together.
Let Professor Robert Winston take you on a scientific journey through human history in this fact-packed science book.Delve into the stories of history¿s most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted our understanding and changed the world in this science book for kids aged 7-9.Robert Winston¿s Story of Science will teach children about the incredible world of science through fascinating facts, innovative inventions, and daring discoveries. Learn how random accidents have led to some of the greatest findings our world has ever seen, and how anybody who dares to dream can be successful.This fascinating science book for children offers:- Expertly written and accessible text by Robert Winston for children of the appropriate age to understand and enjoy even trickier concepts.- An exploration of each invention¿s past, present, and future development that is explored for a thorough and modern look at the role of science, technology and design in our everyday lives.- The answers to some of the most fascinating queries on the history of our world; piquing children¿s curiosities and sparking interest.From the creation of dynamite and the world¿s first printer, to magical medicine and the discovery of soap; science really is the pioneering study that has the power to change everything! This book of amazing scientific concepts and discoveries covers a wide range of topics to inspire the next generation of young minds.
Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram's cosmetic chemist Dr Michelle Wong.Will eating chocolate give me acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? How often should I wash my hair? What's the best way to fade scars? And is "clean beauty" really as healthy as it sounds?The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends, and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use every day, form good habits, and learn what really works. Decipher the ingredients that make up your make-up, find out the facts about botox and laser treatments, and discover whether beauty brands can ever be truly sustainable.Featuring over 100 frequently asked questions, informative graphics, and backed up by the latest research, cosmetic chemist and science educator Dr Michelle Wong (aka Lab Muffin Beauty Science) has the answers we need to make the most of our beauty and body-care routines.
From award-winning author Brendan Kearney comes the fifth action-packed adventure for Finn and his dog, Skip, as they set out to learn all about the Arctic and what they can do to protect it. A trip to the far north sounds like a winter wonderland dream for Finn and Skip! As they journey to their icy destination through melting ice caps and past hungry polar bears, they soon realise that things are not as they had imagined. Things go from bad to worse when they find themselves floating away on an iceberg - can they find their way back and uncover what's happening? Offering a gentle, but richly imagined introduction to the environmental concerns facing the Arctic, grown-ups and children will enjoy following the story of Finn and Skip, with its ups and downs, and together, pointing out all the different ways they can help look after one of our planet's most precious environments. With its fun, quirky illustrations and uplifting message about conservation, Adventures with Finn and Skip: Arctic will empower young readers, and it will leave them with the thought that there is hope after all. It is simply the only choice for your bookshelf!
An incredible retelling of the well-loved classic story Peter and the Wolf - with a twist. Enter the fairytale world first created by Sergei Prokofiev and now re-imagined into an enchanting graphic masterpiece of love and loss by award-winning musicians, Gavin Friday and Bono. "Gavin's retelling of the classic Peter and the Wolf story is as original as he is...sometimes a story like this can sneak into your heart and never leave. To see some of my illustrations evolve in this reimagining is a thrill." - BonoWhen a wolf is found roaming the woods, Peter's grandfather warns him to stay at home. But Peter, who is mourning the loss of a parent, decides to venture into the deep, dark woods in search of this creature.In Prokofiev's original tale, Peter outsmarts the big, bad wolf, capturing him, and parading him victoriously around the town with the hunters. But this is not our ending and nothing is the way it seems...This extraordinary retelling echoes the message of courage that is so central to the famous classic, while gently introducing themes of loss, grief, and growing up, helping young readers navigate them. With its spellbinding punk rock illustrations, this book is a beautiful reminder that there is hope after loss and those we love most are never truly gone.A timeless and magical gift book, Peter and the Wolf is a book to be treasured by all.
Most types of animals are similar to their close relatives, but what about the rebels and the rule-breakers of the animal kingdom? Discover more than 75 creatures that truly stand out from the crowd, with the nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben Hoare.From a vegetarian shark and a solar-powered salamander, to a flying frog and a bone-munching bird, this book is all about the "odd ones out" in the natural world. Get acquainted with quirky animal outliers around the world, and find out what these non-conformists do to survive in the wild, and how they have evolved over time. Presenting these recent discoveries, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with stunning photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination.Odd Animals Out is a book full of surprises, allowing you to explore the unusual stories of animals unlike any others.
Teach your child that our differences make us unique and are to be celebrated.People often ask, what does it mean to be transgender? The truth is there isn't one answer. Gender is uniquely beautiful, and each person's experience is individual to them. But at its core, it's all about knowing who you are and having the courage, freedom, and support to live life being your truest self.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
Teach your child that everyone should be included and celebrated.Being inclusive is a choice we can make every day! Being inclusive means reaching out to and welcoming all people and everything that makes them who they are. When we learn to see the beauty in our differences, we can embrace the rich, diverse, and amazing world we live in together!Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
An introduction to people who don't identify as their birth gender.What does being non-binary mean? For some people, the question and its answer may be new or a little confusing. It's okay to not know what it means! That's where all good conversations start. The journey to understanding starts with an open mind and an open heart.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
Perfect for building confidence and self-esteem from a young age. How confident do you feel today? Maybe a lot, maybe a little, or maybe you don't know what that word means! However you feel, this book is for you! One look inside will help kids (and their grownups) understand what confidence is, where it comes from, and how to build their confidence little by little to achieve their dreams.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
Explore the impact of climate change and empower kids to be proactive to protect our world. Climate change is a topic that can be overwhelming for kids and grownups. So if you're looking for the best place to better understand the climate crisis, look no further! This book will give kids the facts about climate change, explain what the state of our planet is, how it got there, and give them hope to fight for their future.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
Teach your child that our differences make us unique and are to be celebrated.Gender inequality is something that happens in lots of ways, every day. But it doesn't have to! This book helps kids to notice when things are unfair, ask why, and do something about it. Equality is worth standing up for because each one of us matters, and when we are all included and represented equally, we all thrive.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
Teach your child the power of love and its healing, compassionate, and kind nature.Love is powerful. The truth of it is that love has the power to change the world for the better. By keeping love where it belongs-up front and centre-anger, misunderstanding, and division don't have a chance. This book opens up a conversation about the simplicity and strength of love that can guide you each and every day.Meet A Kids Co., a new kind of media company with a collection of beautifully designed books that kickstart challenging, empowering, and important conversations for kids and their grownups. Learn more about us at akidsco.com.
Explore the galaxy with the Mandalorian in this high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.Learn more about the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, from Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. Join Din Djarin on his fantastic journey, while finding out more about his amazing allies, including Grogu, Greef Karga, Boba Fett, and Peli Motto.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. Exciting Star Wars images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will test young readers and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about this galaxy, far, far away...© AND ¿ 2023 LUCASFILM LTD.
This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated novelists, poets, and playwrights tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works.Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each writer, alongside photographs of their homes and studies, and personal artefacts - along with pages from original manuscripts, first editions, and their correspondence - Writers Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual, and their key ideas, themes, and literary techniques.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured writer, biographical entries trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced their work, revealing insights into the larger-than-life characters, plots, and evocative settings that they created. Each entry explains how the person's writing developed during their lifetime, and sets it in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived.Covering a broad range of authors, poets, and playwrights from the Middle Ages to the present day, Writers Who Changed History provides a compelling, entertaining, and accessible glimpse of the lives and loves of each one.
This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated artists tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works.Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each artist, alongside photographs of their homes and studios, and personal artefacts, Artists Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual, and their key artistic ideas, themes, and techniques.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each artist, biographical entries trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them, reveal the key social and artistic factors that shaped their work, and explore their influence on the artists who followed them. Entries explore the vision and approach of each artist, and the creative development of their work during their lifetime, setting it in context and conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived.Covering a broad range of artists from the Middle Ages to the present day, Artists Who Changed History provides a compelling, entertaining, and accessible glimpse of the lives and loves of each one.
If anything in this book doesn't quite ring true, you'd better start believing! This irresistible page-turner will keep your eyes popping and your jaws dropping from start to finish. Did you know that Earth could fit inside Jupiter more than 1,000 times? Can you believe the Eiffel Tower would fit inside a Sahara sand dune? Or the blue whale's heart is as big as a car and the colossal squid has eyes the size of beach balls? All this and much, much more is at your fingertips in 1,000 Amazing World Facts.Wow your friends and amaze your family with hundreds of new facts in this fun-filled, picture-packed bumper book. From the tiniest microchip to our unimaginably enormous Universe, no subject is left unexplored. Astounding images, inspiring visual comparisons, and informative graphics combine in one unforgettable journey around the world.So settle down and start reading... you won't believe your eyes!
The ultimate armchair companion to over 200 sportsThe Sports Book, 4th Edition, is the ultimate guide to games, fit for everyone still buzzing from 2012, the amazing year of sport. This new edition presents fully up-to-date information covering all sorts of sports, from equestrian sports, athletics and gymnastics to winter sports and extreme sports. Check out the rules, history, players and events for over 200 of the world's greatest sports such as football, cricket, basketball and golf. Stay ahead of the curve with this amazing sports source with the latest facts and statistics, including updated world and Olympic records from leading experts and sports governing bodies around the globe. You'll also learn the techniques and tactics of the world's best competitors. Plus, all the additional sports featured in the 2012 Olympic Games are included, with an overview of the upcoming games in Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016.The Sports Book, 4th Edition (previous ISBN: 9781405367417) is perfect for sports buffs needing an ultimate quick-reference guide or anyone keen for more information on sports, from the most common to the more obscure.
This stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas.Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each philosopher, alongside photographs of their homes and studies, and personal artefacts, Philosophers Who Changed History offers a unique window into the personalities of each individual, and their key ideas and beliefs.Introduced with a stunning portrait of each philosopher, biographical entries trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them, and provide revealing insights into what drove them to come up with new ways of understanding the world. Entries explore the key ideas and working methods of each individual, and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived.Covering a broad range of thinkers from the Classical era to the present day, Philosophers Who Changed History provides a compelling, entertaining, and accessible glimpse of the lives and loves of each one.
Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great. From Sumer, the world's earliest civilization, to the heyday of the Maya, the tour crosses every continent, taking in developments in urban planning, art and architecture, religion, warfare, trade, and cultural exchange. Discover how deep knowledge of the Sun, sea, and stars enabled ancient seafarers to navigate the Pacific Ocean; witness the highs and lows of a thrilling chariot race in the Roman Empire's greatest hippodrome; and marvel at the military might of the Mauryan Empire and its incredible war elephants.Full of fascinating detail, each scene is a window on the lives of the most powerful and innovative peoples in times past. Ideal for children and parents to pore over together and explore similarities and differences with cultures around the world today.
Discover where events in the Old and New Testaments took place and see how people lived in Biblical times.Take a trip around the Holy Land with these beautifully drawn maps, which show where events from the Bible took place. You can follow the journeys of the patriarchs, view inside Solomon's Temple, witness Jesus' miracles, and see exactly where Paul travelled while spreading the message of Christianity. As well as recapping many of the stories from both Old and New Testaments, each page provides additional information, illustrations, and photos explaining how people lived, who ruled the lands, and what places look like today
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