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Pirates, Plants And Plunder!
By Stewart Ross. 2005
Twelve fascinating tales about the adventurers who travelled all over the globe, finding new plants and the amazing things they…
produce. Join Joseph Banks as he gets stranded on the Australian Great Barrier Reef whilst searching for new botanical specimens. Battle with the Mexican Emperor Montezuma against the invading Hernando Cortes - and watch as Cortes introduces chocolate to the rest of the world! Struggle with other travellers as they fight starvation, bears, strange diseases and tropical storms.Exciting, witty and wacky, these true-life tales span centuries and the globe, feature famous historical figures such as Captain Bligh, Darwin and Columbus and put the origins of 'everyday' plants into perspective.Letters to Children from Beatrix Potter
By Judy Taylor. 1992
'My dear Noel, I don't know what to write to you so I shall tell you a story about four…
little rabbits whose names were - Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and Peter.' So begins Beatrix Potter's most celebrated letter, in which she tells for the first time the story that was destined to make her name famous all over the world, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. It was written to cheer up a sick little boy when he was ill, and is one of numerous surviving letters written by Beatrix Potter to entertain individual children. Sometimes her letters take the form of a supposed correspondence between different animal characters from the stories, each written in miniature with its own tiny envelope.The World Almanac's brand-new, full-color survival handbook, offering tips and tricks for getting through life in one piece! This is…
not your parents' scouting survival manual! From extreme weather to just leaving the house every day, who doesn't have a lot to be worried about? The World Almanac Guide to Getting Out Alive prepares readers to face any obstacle head-on, with the best possible action. Whether you're worried about surviving something uncommon (like a volcanic eruption, shark attack, or plane crash) or something more common (like going to the dentist or giving a presentation in front of your whole class), this guide has escape routes, strategies, and other ways to get to safer ground––or avoid trouble in the first place! Chapters include: Survival Skills 101 First Aid Basics Animal Attacks Dangerous Situations Well, I&’m Lost When Nature Attacks Family Troubles Body Language Occupational Hazards (Surviving School and Work) Social Situations The World Almanac Guide to Getting Out Alive can prepare you for just about anything that life might throw your way––and turn any possible cause for concern into empowered action.The Stanley Cup (Sports Championships)
By Shane Frederick. 2020
A left winger lines up a perfectly timed slap shot. The puck buzzes past the goalie's glove, and the home…
crowd roars. This is the Stanley Cup Finals, and ice hockey's top prize is on the line. The long history of the Cup is full of amazing stories and legendary stars. Readers will discover it all in this book.The Super Bowl (Sports Championships)
By Tyler Omoth. 2020
A quarterback dodges three defenders to throw to his wide receiver, who makes a miraculous catch, pinning the ball against…
his helmet as he falls to the turf. Four plays later, that same QB makes a game-winning throw to the end zone to win the Super Bowl. This is the NFL's ultimate prize. Young fans will savor the surprising facts, amazing stories, and legendary players found in this book.Cambridge Primary English Learner's Book 4 Second Edition
By Marie Lallaway. 2021
This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education Inspire learners to build, strengthen and extend their skills. Written…
by experienced authors and primary practitioners, Cambridge Primary English offers full coverage of the new Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058). - Boost confidence and extend understanding: Tasks built in a three-step approach with 'Learn', 'Get started!' and 'Go further' plus 'Challenge yourself' activities to support differentiation and higher order thinking skills. - Revisit, practice and build on previous learning: Let learners see how their skills are developing with 'What can you remember?' checklists at the end of each unit and self-check practice quizzes. - Develop key concepts and skills: A variety of practice material throughout to build Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills. - Motivate learners with an international approach: The learner's books provide a variety of engaging extracts from diverse international authors covering fiction genres, non-fiction text types, poetry and plays.An exciting, visual adventure through history with day-by-day accounts of extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions for kids ages…
8-12.History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book with bite-size facts (along with a touch of humor) that will engage and entertain young curious minds. Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book, the first kids book from History Channel, includes the most interesting historical facts--from early civilization up to the 21st century all around the world for every day of the year. Each day&’s entry includes multiple events that occurred on that day in history along with charming original illustrations and photography. Plus, readers are prompted to recall their own remarkable milestones, helping them to consider their place in history. Inside, kids will discover:Historic events that happened on their birthdayMajor moments in sportsGroundbreaking events and famous military battlesFearless explorers, inventors and freedom fightersRecord-breaking stuntsWeird and wacky holidaysIncredible dinosaur discoveries, and much more!A great gift for an up-and-coming history buff and an engaging resource for the classroom, this book offers a fresh twist on history, looking into the past and letting you recall your own.Maps and Geography (Ken Jennings' Junior Genius Guides)
By Ken Jennings. 2014
Discover the fun facts about the world and become a master of geography with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy!…
champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.With this Junior Genius Guide to maps and geography, you’ll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with clever facts: Did you know that the biggest desert in the world is actually covered in snow? Or that Christopher Columbus wasn’t the first to think that the Earth was round? With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!In Disguise!: Undercover with Real Women Spies
By Ryan Ann Hunter. 2013
Investigate real-life adventures of espionage in this collection of impressive and inspiring profiles.Spanning more than 300 years and numerous countries,…
In Disguise! details the lives of some of history’s most daring women, all of whom risked their lives to stand up for their beliefs. Originally published a decade ago, this fully updated and expanded edition of In Disguise! profiles twenty-eight daring international secret agents, from Harriet Tubman, who freed hundreds of slaves during the Civil War, to Eva Wu, who hid secret messages in her hair to aid the Chinese Revolution, to the modern-day exploits of former CIA agent Valerie Plame. With riveting narratives, fun quizzes to determine if you have what it takes to go undercover, secret-agent trivia, and short spotlight bios, In Disguise! is sure to engage and inspire.YOU are one of the many fortune seekers during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. Will you pan for…
gold, set up a mine, or make your riches by serving the miners who have flocked to the area? Step back in time to face the challenges and decisions that real people faced during this exciting time in history.A Kids Book About Adventure: Kids Are Ready (A Kids Book)
By Ben Tertin. 2020
Teach kids the joy of adventure and exploration.Any conversation about adventure inevitably means having a conversation about the difference between…
healthy concern and overblown worry. What is adventure? What causes fear? That&’s what this book explores—how living a life of adventure means living a life facing your fears.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.DK Readers L2: Great Explorers (DK Readers Level 2)
By James Buckley. 2018
Discover the stories of explorers—the most ancient to the modern day—from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest…
mountains in the world.In this book you'll find true stories about Marco Polo's Silk Road, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's conquest of Everest, and Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon, and much more. Learn all about the explorers who discovered the unknown and made the world the place we know today.Perfect for 5- to 7-year-olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities.Series Overview: Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand-new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts and contains a glossary and index, making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.The Mayflower: The perilous voyage that changed the world
By Libby Romero. 2020
Discover the real history behind the Mayflower in this illustrated nonfiction storybook for kids ages 7 to 9, timed to coincide with…
the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' famous voyage to the Americas.Step on board the Mayflower and meet the amazing crew and passengers, from burly sailors to pilgrims, servants, orphaned children, and animals. Discover who the pilgrims were and why they chose to risk their lives to make the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, relive the ferocious storms as the Mayflower crested gigantic waves, find out what life was really like on board for the 102 passengers, and discover the secret history of the second ship, the Speedwell. Learn the real story of the Pilgrims' fateful landing on the shores of what is now Massachusetts. What happened when they met the tribes native to the area and how much truth is there in the Thanksgiving legend? Discover the hardships faced by the Pilgrims on their quest for a new life, and appreciate the sad reality of what happened in the devastating winter that followed their long and dangerous voyage.Beautifully illustrated with incredible cutaway diagrams of the ship, comprehensive maps, storylike narrative, and detailed timelines, this ebook brings the history of the Mayflower to life for a whole new generation. This stunning ebook makes the perfect gift to commemorate one of the most famous adventures in history in what will be an important year of remembrance.DKfindout! Vikings (DK findout!)
By Philip Steele. 2018
This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6–9 is the ultimate guide to Viking history, from Loki and longships to…
runestones and raids. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it&’s the perfect book for any kid who can&’t get enough of these medieval adventurers.What games and sports did Vikings play? Which animals played a part in their lives? Who was the Viking god Thor married to? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Vikings, which features photographs of Viking forts, artifacts, and weapons, as well as realistic re-creations of family and farming life. This book explores all sides of these legendary seafaring settlers, from famous Viking battles and voyages to feasting, trading, and popular pastimes. Though the Vikings often led violent raids on foreign settlements and cities, they also had strong family bonds and rich styles of art, fashion, and storytelling, which kids will discover as they flip through the pages of DKfindout! Vikings.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6–9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about—ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology—making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.DK Readers L3: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Forces of Darkness (DK Readers Level 3)
By Heather Scott. 2013
In Star Wars: The Clone Wars Reader Level 3: Forces Of Darkness, As Anakin masters his skills as a Jedi,…
the dark side calls to him. Can his respect for Obi-Wan or his love for Padmé save him? © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & TMDK Readers L1: Read All About the Gruesome Gangster (DK Readers Level 1)
By Simon Beecroft. 2008
DK's Star Wars Readers help kids learn to read while enjoying the stories and characters from the blockbuster movies. Join…
Anakin and meet Jedi, droids, soldiers, and monsters in Watch Out for Jabba the Hutt! Packed with full-color photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories, the ebooks introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. They're also perfect for reading together! The playful images in this ebook are enhanced with entertaining animations and surprising sounds to bring this story to life. © 2012 Lucasfilm Ltd.The Moon: Discover the Mysteries of Earth's Closest Neighbour (Space Explorers)
By Dr Sanlyn Buxner, Pamela Gay, Georgiana Kramer. 2022
Discover the mysteries of Earth&’s closest neighbor in this incredible guide to the Moon. This charming book is the perfect…
introduction for young readers who want to learn about every aspect of the moon. The Moon features breakdowns of the Moon&’s formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA&’s Apollo missions, the Moon&’s effect on Earth&’s tides and nocturnal animals, recent scientific discoveries, and so much more!This fascinating guide introduces 7-9 year olds to the moon&’s past, present, and future, through stunning illustrations, photographs, and fascinating information. Packed with mind-blowing facts, this incredible book of the moon is perfect for space lovers everywhere. Explore this wonderful book about the moon, featuring:- In-depth information, backed up by space photography, probe images, illustrations, and fun diagrams- Stunning, dreamy illustrations, making this title a perfect gift, as well as a solid reference book - Easy-to-digest sections, each filled with incredible facts and visuals- The entire subject of the Moon – including its formation and geography, the lunar phases, a history of NASA&’s Apollo missions, its effect on Earth&’s tides and nocturnal animals, plenty of recent scientific discoveries, and more!Boasting beautiful illustrations by artist Dawn Cooper, combined with up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA, info panels, timelines, and diagrams, that help demystify and explain the wonder of the Moon, this is the perfect book for young readers.DK Readers L4: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi Adventures (DK Readers Level 4)
By Simon Beecroft. 2009
Taking place between the last two Star Wars® films, Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode III: Revenge of…
the Sith, the Clone Wars fill a dark period in the history of the Galaxy. DK and Lucasfilm celebrate the all-new computer-generated animated series that will launch theatrically in August 2008 with three new Clone Wars titles. Now young readers can experience more Jedi action, more villainous battles, more weapons, more imagery, more fun, and more excitement! Join the Jedi Knights on daring adventures throughout the galaxy in Star Wars®: The Clone Wars™ Reader Level 4: Jedi Adventures. © 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. ® & TMDK Readers L1: Star Wars: Luke Skywalker's Amazing Story (DK Readers Level 1)
By Simon Beecroft. 2013
With these new classic Star Wars(r) Readers, children learn about the fantastic Jedi Knights, rogue Rebels, heroic allies, and evil…
Sith Lords that are loved by several generations. From his humble upbringing on Tatooine to his Jedi training with Obi-Wan and Yoda, follow Luke Skywalker as he grows from boy to man to Jedi Knight. (c) 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. (r) & TMDK Readers L2: Discover BB-8's Secret Mission (DK Readers Level 2)
By David Fentiman. 2017
The fate of the galaxy depends on BB-8 in DK Readers L2: Star Wars™: The Adventures of BB-8!Follow brave BB-8…
as he gets caught up in the battle to save the galaxy. Learn about the heroic Resistance and the sinister First Order. Meet BB-8's new friends, and see them join together to defeat evil!Perfect for 5–7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams, and activities.Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: RTrusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11.© & TM 2016 LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.