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By Rebecca Siegel. 2024
An extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world&’s most famous monster hoax—the Loch Ness Monster—and a cautionary tale on the…
dangers of misinformation.In 1934, a man was walking by a lake in the Scottish Highlands when he saw a long-necked creature swimming in the water. He grabbed his camera and snapped a photo. When the photo landed on the front page of the Daily Mail, it shattered the belief that paranormal creatures were pure fiction. But amid the monster-hunting craze, complex conspiracies soon emerged. The Loch Ness Monster became more than a mysterious sea creature—it became a phenomenon that caused people to question their assumptions and dig for the truth. Meticulously researched through primary sources and in-depth interviews with key figures, Loch Ness Uncovered is the fascinating true story of the conspiracy that sparked intrigue worldwide. Complete with archival images, an engaging narrative, and a guide to media literacy, here is a nonfiction book that will transport young readers to the thrilling world of monster mania.By Anne Harvey. 1984
A wide-ranging collection of nature poems for children, chosen by Anne Harvey. This is the perfect collection for introducing children…
to the magic of poetry. Includes poems from Thomas Hardy, Spike Milligan, Laurie Lee, Ian Serraillier, John Betjemen, William Blake, Geoffery Chaucer, Emily Dickinson, Philip Larkin, Helen Dunmore, and many more.By American Medical Association. 2006
A boy&’s &“straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental&” guide to everything they need to know about puberty and becoming a teen (Booklist).…
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy&’s life. It&’s especially important at this time to get answers and advice from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Boy&’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: · Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about girls · The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body · Pimples, acne, and how to properly care for your skin · Your reproductive system—inside and out · Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings The American Medical Association Boy&’s Guide to Becoming a Teen will help you understand the health issues that are of most concern to teenage boys, and will teach you how to be safe, happy, and healthy through these years.By Ruth Thomas. 2001
Edward is the school wheeler-dealer with dreams of becoming a millionaire by the time he's twenty. When he finds a…
mysterious package in the park, he ropes two school-mates into a daring scheme, one that catapults them into an adventure of secrets and intrigue - and his wish seems very close to becoming a reality.By Catherine Rodgers. 2014
Say hello to fabulous nail art designs you can create!It's time to get your nails noticed! Catherine Rodgers, the creator…
of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shows you how to paint one-of-a-kind nail art designs right in your own home. With her guidance and helpful tips, you'll create 50 super-stylish nail art designs like Starfish, Rainbow Wave, Candy Heart, and Watermelon Nails. She also shares her secrets for giving yourself the perfect manicure, including how to prep your nails, use popular nail art tools, and personalize the designs. Whether you're looking for a super-stylish pattern or a fun holiday nail art design, this guide has a fantastic option for every occasion and mood.Complete with step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs of each project, Totally Cool Nails gives you awesome nails--every time!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the journey of a pioneer with this fun-filled…
nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Journey of a Pioneer follows the adventures of a young girl as her family travels west in covered wagons along the famous Oregon Trail.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the history of pioneers as they journeyed along the Oregon Trail.By Sue Ganz-Schmitt. 2024
In this STEAM picture book, take to the skies with Mary Myers, aka &“Carlotta,&” an aeronaut and inventor whose careful…
scientific work improved hot air balloons and our understanding of flight, weather patterns, and the atmosphere.In the 1850s, proper young ladies were supposed to keep their feet on the ground (literally and metaphorically), but Mary dreamed of flying. Luckily, she married Carl Myers, a hot air balloon enthusiast whose dreams were just as lofty as hers. Together, they designed and constructed balloons of all shapes and sizes, a difficult and dangerous job that required knowledge of chemistry, engineering, and meteorology. But how could they know which balloon designs worked best? They needed someone adventurous who could do balloon tricks for crowds while recording flight data. Mary knew just the person . . . herself! She gave herself the stage name Carlotta and anxiously awaited her first flight. Would she make it into the air? Could she collect the data they needed? Mary battled thick clouds and bone-chilling cold, but she went higher and farther than she hoped, and returned ready for her next flight.One of the few women inventors of her time, Mary&’s daring flights and careful scientific work improved hot air balloons and our understanding of flight, weather patterns, and the atmosphere.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a family's journey on board the Titanic with…
this fun-filled nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Will Tate and his family set sail for America. But they are on board the Titanic, the "unsinkable" ship, which is heading for disaster!The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about famous events in history.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about childhood in Puerto Rico with this fun-filled nonfiction…
reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.A Puerto Rican Childhood is a beautifully designed reader all about the life, routine, family, and friends of a child growing up in Puerto Rico.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about life and childhood on the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico.Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about Ellis Island and the people arriving there at…
the turn of the 20th century with this fact-filled nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.Explore the history of the world-famous Ellis Island, and the stories of people traveling through one of the most recognized places in the USA.The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed.A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills.Children will love to find out about the history of one of the USA's most famous landmarks.By Diane Lapp, Barbara Moss. 2012
Offering fresh alternatives to common instructional practices that fail to get results, this accessible, highly practical guide highlights ways to…
motivate middle school students while enhancing content-area learning. Each chapter features an enlightening case study of a teacher whose current strategies are not supported by research; describes effective instructional alternatives, illustrated with concrete examples; and lists online resources and lesson examples. Emphasis is given to supporting critical engagement with texts and drawing on technology and new literacies. The book covers specific content areas—including science, social studies, math, and literature—as well as ways to teach oral literacy and writing across the curriculum.By Hp Newquist. 2012
This award–winning YA book takes readers on a fascinating tour through the world of blood—from ancient history to modern science.HP…
Newquist’s thrilling volume explores the dark and often fascinating tales about blood—with an occasional side trip to explore the stranger aspects about blood and our relationship to it. Though common among living beings, this substance is anything but ordinary. People have always feared and respected blood. It spills out at both birth and death, indicating events of the utmost significance. Ancient civilizations couldn’t perform religious rituals without this sacred substance. Doctors up through the nineteenth century attempted to cure mysterious illnesses by draining their patients’ blood. Scientists only recently began to understand how its microscopic components nourish the entire body, why simple transfusions don’t always work, and that bloodletting likely killed people who otherwise would have lived. Back before people understood what blood really was, they had to weave their own explanations. From vampire legends to medieval medical practices and Mayan sacrificial rites, this comprehensive investigation into blood’s past and present will surely enthrall. And if this account is a little blood-curdling, well, that’s half the fun!Winner of the Magnolia AwardBy Rob Eastaway, Mike Askew. 2016
101 fun maths games and activities for parents to play with kids aged 4 to 14Need some help with addition?…
Play a game of Salute Having trouble with times tables? Try Times Table Donk Floundering with fractions? Get creative cutting up the toast with your kids at breakfast Busy mums or dads are crying out for quick and easy ways to help their children with primary school maths and beyond. Here are 101 simple tips, games and activities to make practising maths as engaging and enjoyable as possible, for you and your child. All can be incorporated into the everyday routine – at home and on the go – with minimal fuss and no expensive kit – helping children have fun with numbers. Indeed, most of the time they won’t even realise that maths is involved. Sneaky! Areas covered include, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, ratio and proportion, telling the time, estimation, measurement, geometry and shapes, with an emphasis on problem solving throughout.By Onyekachi Wambu. 2000
From humble beginnings in Birmingham, John Taylor roes to become a Peer of the Realm.At school, John was an excellent…
student. He chose the law and went on to make a name for himself in politics before being called to the House of Lords.Told by Onyekachi Wambu through a series of in depth interviews.By Fearne Cotton. 2022
From bestselling author, broadcaster and founder of Happy Place, Fearne Cotton.Did you know that your belly can bring you joy,…
and your hands can make you calm?And that's not all. Your body and mind are connected in so many incredible ways that you might not even realise! From the tips of your toes to the top of your head, each body part can play an important role in helping you feel great. Whether it's using your feet to stay active, your mouth to talk about your feelings or your shoulders to feel confident, this is a one-stop holistic guide to happiness from bestselling author, Fearne Cotton.And with interviews throughout with a range of much-loved expert voices, including Tom Daley, Kimberley Wilson, Tom Fletcher, Joe Wicks, Marcia Sharp and many more, this book is packed with tons of practical tips for finding the joy in each and every day.By Ruth Thomas. 2011
There's been a spate of break-ins lately in the area and everyone in Kate's class is saying that the burglar…
is Desmond Locke's dad because he's just come out of prison. Everyone, that is, except Kate. She's sure that Mr Locke is innocent and turns to her Secret Seven books for inspiration - they always find the real thief. Kate and Desmond become detectives to find out the truth and prove Desmond's dad is innocent. But the truth isn't always what you would like it to be and Kate is horrified when she discovers who really is... GUILTY.By Stewart Ross. 2011
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act, this collection of eleven stories follows the lives…
of slaves of every kind around the world. Join African Queen Jinga as she unites the tribes of Ndongo against the invading Portuguese. Watch John Blanke as he becomes the first black trumpeter to play for the King Henry VIII. Meet Harriet Tubman as she helps escaped slaves flee along the Underground Railroad to freedom.Moving, exciting and often funny, these true stories span centuries and the globe, feature famous historical figures such as William Wilberforce and Catherine of Aragon and remind us all of the true horrors of slavery in all its forms.By Rob Childs. 2001
The young footballers of Great Catesby School are on top form when they appear on TV to perform the special…
fund-raising song, C'mon, you Greats! But will they be such a smash hit in their return match with the Kilthorpe Killers? They are determined to sweep away their rivals and prove they can be number one on the football field too!By Gervase Phinn. 2004
Dominic's middle name is trouble, but not because he's got a troublesome nature, but quite simply because he's ALWAYS in…
the wrong place at the wrong time. So it's not surprising that he's only allowed on the school trip to Thundercliff Bay - home to pirate legend, chilling ghost stories and lost treasure - by the skin of his teeth. Or that strict Mr Risley-Newsome, who has his beady eye on him, makes him stay at the youth hostel for forgetting his walking boots. What is surprising is that a very special discovery made by Dominic saves the day when the whole class is in serious danger, and proves to everyone that sometimes he can be in the right place at the right time.By Gervase Phinn. 2006
Brilliantly observed as always, family, teachers, pupils and the dreaded school inspector all leap to life in this wonderfully warm…
and witty, brand new, poetry collection from bestseller Gervase Phinn. New kids, disobedient deputy heads, school reports and fireworks, daydreamers and embarrassing mums all make an appearance. And if read on you might even just discover the whereabouts of Colin's confiscated conkers...just don't tell the teacher!