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By G. P. Grant. 2024
Teachers regularly hear students complain: ‘Someone has taken my pencil!’ More often than not, this is not the case –…
the pencil has merely been misplaced. This book explores that very situation. It can only be resolved by mobilising an entire family of ants. Each (alphabetically ordered) ant has her or his own personality which assists (or does not assist) in solving the case. The alphabet, perseverance, working as a team, looking for simple solutions to problems and interacting with different personality types are amongst the themes which can be explored and discussed in class or at home. The trouble all begins when Alan the ant cannot find his shoes. He is very angry about this. He needs to call on his entire family to help find them. They all have a role to play – but everything is not as it seems… Who has the shoes and where are they?By Charles Dickens. 2017
A tale of family secrets and the damaging corruption of the British legal system from the author of Great Expectations…
and Oliver Twist. In Bleak House, Charles Dickens not only pries apart the stultifying and ponderous conduct and contracts of British moneyed society, but also takes specific aim at an English judicial system in desperate need of modernization and reform. Featuring the voice of Esther Summerson—Dickens&’s only female narrator—the story unfolds around a generations-old legal case involving numerous inheritances. It is Esther&’s hidden birthright that sparks the drama, bringing to light such memorable characters as the Lady Dedlock, haunted by her shameful past; John Jarndyce, whose seemingly infinite kindness is driven by hidden guilt; and the sly lawyer Mr. Tulkinghorn, who secretly relishes the power his position gives him over his clients. Weaving a complex web of plots and subplots, Dickens created one of his most dramatically satisfying and boldly ambitious narratives in Bleak House, as the novel offers a scathing indictment of the mores and moral injustices of his time. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.By Anna Desnitskaya. 2023
The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) Outstanding International Books List - Grades 3-5 (2024)A uniquely formatted book…
about dreams, loneliness, and the universal longing for connection. Vera and her family live on Russia&’s Kamchatka Peninsula, a place that feels like the edge of the world itself. Lucas and his family also say they live on the edge of the world, but their home is thousands of miles away on the coast of Chile. Vera spends her days devouring fantasy books, throwing balls to her dog, and longing for a friend who would care about the treasures she&’s hidden underneath the alder bush. Lucas spends his days looking for fossils, playing solo games of soccer, and wishing for a friend who would read with him on the best branch of his favorite tree. One evening, both Lucas and Vera head to the beach, blink their flashlights into the dark—and discover that the edge of the world is not such a lonely place after all. In this playful, perceptive book, acclaimed author-illustrator Anna Desnitskaya shares the mirroring lives of two children in two separate but surprisingly similar settings. As readers flip the book between Vera in Russia and Lucas in Chile, they will learn just how big—and how small—a place the world can be. The Children&’s Book Council Teacher FAVORITES List 3rd-5th Grade (2024)Cooperative Children&’s Book Center CCBC Choices List - Picture Books (2024)By Monica Kulling. 2010
In the second of Tundra's Great Idea series, biographies for children who are just starting to read, Monica Kulling presents…
the life of an extraordinary man.There were few opportunities for the son of slaves, but Elijah McCoy's dreams led him to study mechanical engineering in Scotland. He learned everything there was to know about engines - how to design them and how to build them. But when he returned to the United States to look for work at the Michigan Central Railroad, the only job Elijah could get was shoveling coal into a train's firebox.Undaunted, he went on to invent a means of oiling the engine while the train was running, changing the face of travel around the world.With playful text and lively illustrations, All Aboard! Elijah McCoy's Steam Engine may be the first biography a child discovers, and it will whet the appetite for many more.By Prof. Phil Whitfield, Animal Animal Planet. 2011
The leading media brand for all things animal, this is an exciting and innovative book program that continues to deliver…
engaging, high-quality information about the animal kingdom. Launched in 1997, Animal Planet today has a unique global reach. It is broadcast in more than 96 million US households and 165 other countries, in 24 languages. Come face to face with the record breakers of the animal kingdom in this lavishly illustrated new series. Each title features more than 200 of the world's most extraordinary animals and their sometimes-bizarre behavior. Marvel at the amazing strategies animals deploy to track, catch and kill their prey; how they defend themselves from attack; how they rear their young, survive in extreme temperatures, and adapt to life in the ocean's depths.By Robert Louis Stevenson. 2015
By Edith Nesbit. 1995
When their father's business fails, the six Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes. But although they think of…
many ingenious ways to do so, their well meant efforts are either more fun than profitable, or lead to trouble...By Edith Nesbit. 1996
At the end of Five Children and It the five children promised not to ask the Psammead for another wish…
as long as they lived, but expressed a half wish to see it again some time. They find 'it' again in a pet shop in Camden Town, and their magic adventures start over again.'It' leads them to a magic amulet - half of it actually - which they use it to try and find the other half. It takes them back to ancient Egypt and Babylon. The Queen of Babylon visits them in London, bringing all her ancient customs with her - which is awkward. They visit the lost continent of Atlantis. They see Julius Caesar in the flesh. But none of these adventures run smoothly, and if they forget the 'word of power' or lose the amulet, what in the world will happen to them?By Beatrix Potter. 2002
This original, authorised version has been lovingly recreated electronically for the first time, with reproductions of Potter's unmistakeable artwork optimised…
for use on colour devices such as the iPad. This, along with The Tale of The Fierce Bad Rabbit, was intended for very young children. It recounts the tale of a pussy cat, Miss Moppet, chasing a mouse. It turns out to be a bit of a battle of wits, and who do you think will win?The Story of Miss Moppet is number 21 in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows:1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss Moppet22 Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes23 Cecily Parsley's Nursery RhymesBy Beatrix Potter. 2002
This original, authorised version has been lovingly recreated electronically for the first time, with reproductions of Potter's unmistakeable artwork optimised…
for use on colour devices such as the iPad. This, along with The Tale of Miss Moppet, was intended for very young children. It is a simple tale of what befalls a rude little rabbit that doesn't say'please' before he takes something that belongs to someone else.The Story of A Fierce Bad Rabbit is number 20 in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows:1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss Moppet22 Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes23 Cecily Parsley's Nursery RhymesBy Steven Gerrard. 2006
Steven Gerrard is a hero to millions as the inspirational captain of Liverpool FC and a key member of the…
England team. His bestselling autobiography, Gerrard, published in September 2006, is an honest and fascinating account of his life-long obsession with football and the tensions and thrills of playing at the top level.Now the book is available in this abridged version that is perfect for all young football fans.By Jacqueline Wilson. 2007
"I said, 'It's my life and it hasn't been very special so far, has it, so why shouldn't I write…
any old rubbish?"Tracy Beaker is BACK . . . and she's just DESPERATE for a role in her school play.They're performing A Christmas Carol and for one extremely worrying moment, the irrepressible Tracy thinks she might not even get to play one of the unnamed street urchins.But then she is cast in the MAIN ROLE!Can she manage to act grumpy, difficult and sulky enough to play Ebenezer Scrooge? Well, she does have a bit of help on that front from Justine Pain-In-The-Bum Littlewood.As Tracy prepares for her big moment, Cam is the one helping her learn her lines. But all Tracy really wants to know is if her film-star mum will make it back from Hollywood in time to watch her in her starring role...A heartwarming story of one of the UK's favourite children's characters - Headteacher UpdateBy Berlie Doherty. 2013
Follow Tam on three exciting adventures to the land of Faery - where he'll battle castle nightmares, evil creatures and…
mischevious fairies!THE STARBURSTERAt first, Tam isn't at all keen on his baby sister, Blue. But with a little inventive persuasion from Great-grandpa, Tam changes his mind. One terrible night, Blue is stolen - and an ugly fairy changeling is left in her place! It falls to Tam to journey to the magical land of Faery, return the changeling and win back Blue...THE HUMMING MACHINEGreat-grandpa Toby is making so much NOISE! And if Tam can hear the clamour coming from his humming machine, the fairies will too. Soon enough, on the night of a blue moon, Great-grandpa vanishes. Tam must venture to Faery Land once more - but what will he find when he gets there?THE WINDSPINNERFirst the fairies took Tam's little sister, Blue. Then they took his Great-grandpa Toby. Now Tam has to keep a great secret - not only is Great-grandpa still in Faery as King, but the old King of the fairies, Oban, is now in Tam's world disguised as a boy Tam's age!At first, it's lots of fun having Oban and his magic around. He manages to charm everybody - even Tam's teacher at school. But then things start to go wrong . . . Three enchanting stories from much-loved, Carnegie Award-winning author Berlie Doherty.Young Corgi books are perfect for building reading confidenceBy John Byrne. 2002
What are red, wobbly and protect the universe? The Jelli Knights. Launch into this star collection of galactic giggles from…
a galaxy far, far away. You'll laugh out loud at hilarious alien antics, silly spacemen stories and all the mayhem and madness that goes on just beyond the Milky Way. It's out of this world!By Andrew Cope. 2009
Our favourite canine secret agent Lara has two brand-new puppies! And they're ready for an adventure at Aunt Aggie's smuggler's…
cottage, with its creaky floorboards and dark hidden tunnels . . . Especially when there's an ancient castle nearby with a legend of hidden gold.Soon the Spy Pups are sniffing out an underground adventure - can they reach the treasure in time?By Andrew Cope. 2012
Book five of the Spy Pups' adventures also featuring Spy Dog, Lara - now a number-one bestselling series. SPUD -…
he's scatty and accident prone - but good with the gadgets . . .STAR - she's super smart and ready to pounce Together they're SPY PUPS, following hot in the paw prints of mum LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you).The training never stops, even where you're a qualified Spy Pup! Spud and Star are off to an outdoor survival camp where it's all hard work and no play . . . But there's something fishy going on in the lake that needs further investigating. Can the pups learn their new skills in time to sniff out another adventure? 'An imaginative, creative feast' - Radio TimesSPY DOG - winner of the Richard and Judy 7+ developing reader category, and the Red House Children's Book Award.By Andrew Cope. 2010
SPUD - he's scatty and accident prone - but good with the gadgets . . .STAR - she's super smart…
and ready to pounce Together they're SPY PUPS, following hot in the paw prints of mum LARA (that's Licensed Assault and Rescue Animal to you).Spud and Star are on a daredevil rescue mission to save Lara from the evil Mr Big! He's been in prison plotting his revenge and unless the pups can outwit him, Lara is in deadly danger.Can the Spy Pups jump into action and save the day - and their mum?By Andrew Cope. 2015
Book 11 in the Spy Dog adventures - now a number 1 bestselling series!It's raining chickens!An unusual storm cloud has…
been hovering over Brickfield town and LARA knows that something isn't quite right about it - it smells, sort of . . . chickeny.The people of Brickfield are becoming strangely grumpy so LARA, Spy Dog extraordinaire, must investigate. If the town doesn't see sunshine soon the consequences could be dogastrophic!SPY DOG - winner of the Richard and Judy 7+ developing reader category, and the Red House Children's Book Award.By Andrew Cope. 2010
LARA is a SPY DOG for life, not just for Christmas . . .But this December LARA (that's Licensed Assault…
and Rescue Animal to you) and her pups Spud and Star are hot on the trail of an evil computer hacker. Stanley Strange plans to hijack Christmas! Can the super spies catch Stanley before he goes crackers and makes an explosive getaway?Spy Dog was the winner of the Richard & Judy Developing Reader 7+ category and the 2006 Red House Children's Book Award.By Andrew Cope. 2014
Book 9 in the Spy Dog adventures - now a number 1 bestselling series!Spy Dog, aka LARA, isn't the only…
Mummy around . . .National security is under threat! The evil Mr Big has escaped from prison AGAIN and he's on a mission to steal Egypt's most valuable treasure, The Nile Ruby. The Prime Minister knows only one agent can stop this evil criminial mastermind - SPY DOG! But can LARA learn some new tricks in time to find the ruby, protect her Pups and get Mr Big back in jail where he belongs?SPY DOG - winner of the Richard and Judy 7+ developing reader category, and the Red House Children's Book Award.