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Physical World (student)
By Debbie Lawrence, Richard Lawrence. 2018
Study introductory physics and the mechanisms of heat, machines, and technology with this accessible course. Machines & Motion: Learn about…
many fascinating inventions, such as the physical principles behind flight and the advances in communication as you study airplanes, rockets, telephones, computers, and more! Heat & Energy: Discover many kinds of energy that power our lives. From fossil fuels to nuclear power plants, see how God provides our energy needs and learn the wonders of electricity, magnetism, light, and sound. Inventions & Technology: Understand simple machines such as levers and inclined planes. Learn about the law of motion. You will enjoy experimenting with friction, racing rollerskate cars, and making pendulums.The Underpants of Chaos (Tuchus & Topps Investigate #1)
By Sam Copeland, Jenny Pearson. 2022
"I should have realised that there was going to be something SERIOUSLY weird about a town called Little STRANGEhaven."Something BAD…
is happening at Little Strangehaven Primary.What are the peculiar SHIVERS that keep striking the school, bringing Strangeness in their wake -from uncontrollable ballroom dancing to an attack by military chickens?Spy-detective Agatha Topps is determined to find out. She's the only person who doesn't forget the Strangeness as soon as it's over. At least, until new boy Lenny Tuchus turns up and remembers too.Their spy-detectoring leads them to the Book of Chaos, an ancient text which has been hidden away in the Room of Forbidden and Dangerous Books. Can Agatha and Lenny fight off attacks from evil underpants and Transylvanian gargoyles to stop the SHIVERS before their town is sucked into oblivion?Because power lies in books - especially this one . . .The perfect story for 7 to 9-year-olds (or STRANGE adults) and fans of Ben Miller, David Walliams and Tom Fletcher. Packed with hilarious illustrations and easy-to-read text, discover the secrets of Little Strangehaven.Under Pressure
By Tony Bradman. 2009
Each year, City FC - known as 'the Hawks' - take on a group of thirteen-year-olds for the first tier…
of their special soccer school: training sessions in the evenings and weekends for truly talented players who are aiming to become professional players. It's a real step towards being a real man - and to a glamorous, exciting future for the few who succeed. But the failure rate is also high... UNDER PRESSURE introduces readers to one group, and in particular to Craig, whose dad sees his son's potential as a real money-spinner, and Darren, who is under pressure to succeed.Uncle And The Treacle Trouble
By J. P. Martin, Quentin Blake, R N Currey. 1967
A great mural, commissioned by the King of the Badgers after the defeat of the Badfort crowd at Crack House,…
is to be painted on the wall at Homeward by Waldovenison Smeare. To protect the mural while it is being painted Uncle employs a watchman called Sleepy Sam, who sleeps in a wheelbarrow and is paid two loaves of bread and two quarts of Koolvat. Sleepy Sam is immediately put to work when Beaver Hateman tries to climb in through Uncle's window . . .Uncle and the Battle for Badgertown
By J. P. Martin. 1973
The sixth book about Uncle, the millionaire elephant who has a B.A. degree, begins with the Badgertown police seizing the…
belongings of Beaver Hateman, Uncle’s enemy, because he has refused to pay his rates. And it ends with a tremendous fight, using egg bombs and duck bombs, between the Hateman gang and Uncle’s supporters for possession of the Town Hall, and for the Great Mace, chief treasure of Badgertown.With the help of a new follower, the dog Brass – who has a bark that makes the ears tingle – Uncle continues the exploration of the great castle of Homeward. He opens the baffling Closed Gallery, discovers the fabulous Jewel Room and visits Mrs Witch, who is threatening the trade of Wizard Blenkinsop.The most hilarious adventures come at Christmas ( the time of year that the author, the late J.P. Martin, loved best) when Uncle goes shopping and attends Dr Lyre’s end-of-term party at the Academy. There is a sing-song round a Christmas tree so big that the guests can climb up into it to get their presents. Of course there is a mysterious gate-crasher hiding in the topmost branches. Who?Uncle And His Detective
By J. P. Martin, Quentin Blake. 1966
It begins with the arrival not of a detective, but of disaster: Badfort is for sale, but when Uncle decides…
to buy it, demolish it, and build a pleasantly appointed park on the site, he is forestalled. Beaver Hateman has sold it cheaply to someone on the condition that he, Hateman, is allowed to stay on as a paying guest. Forgetting that the man who has bought Badfort is certain to regret the "bargain", Uncle tries to console himself by continuing his never-ending exploration of Homeward. He soon discovers the mysterious Crack House - lair of a vicious and horribly squawking creature, half-bat, half-bird, called Batty - where there are rumours of buried treasure. Uncle is in need of a detective . . .Uncle and Claudius the Camel
By J. P. Martin. 1969
Uncle does not often go on holiday as very few hotels provide beds big enough for elephants. At Sunset Beach…
he hopes for a real rest and change, but almost at once fifty camels, led by the courteous Claudius, arrive with news of trouble at his great castle of Homeward. From this moment his attempts to have a holiday are interrupted by one unexpected happening after another. Uncle and his faithful followers rescue holiday-makers from the sinister Wheel House, use paraballoons at the Fun Fair, and face a fearful monster at Water-Step Hill. There’s the noisy braying affair of Idleass and Hot Donk; Fishy William at Comfort Cove; breakfast with the miraculous Singing Flower; high tea with the Glenmore Giraffes. A succession of fantastic adventures lead to the awesome moment when Uncle is chained and helpless at the mercy of the Badfort Crowd in Beaver Hateman’s Chamber of Horrors. Can Uncle possibly escape this time?Uma and the Answer to Absolutely Everything
By Sam Copeland. 2021
'Fresh and funny' - Sunday Times Children's Book of the WeekThe hilarious and moving new book from funny fiction superstar…
Sam Copeland, author of the bestselling Charlie Changes Into a Chicken.Uma Gnudersonn has a head full of questions: How can I save my home from being sold? Will my dad ever start talking again? And how do alpacas get drunk? But since her mum died, Uma's life has been short on answers.Then she finds a genius artificial intelligence called Athena who knows everything.Suddenly Uma has the answer to any question she can imagine - from the capital of Mozambique to the colour of her headteacher's underpants - and she's going to use them to save her home and her father. Along the way, Uma will have to confront the sinister inventor who will stop at nothing to get Athena back - and face up to the fact that not all questions have answers . . .'Utterly brilliant' - Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl'This fast paced adventure is full of warmth and wit' - Sunday Express'Slapstick, satire, silliness . . . truly cheering entertainment' - Sunday Times Best Books for Children 2021'Hilarious and full of heart' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Costa-award-winning Asha and the Spirit Bird'Original, hilarious and delightfully madcap' - Katie Tsang, author of Dragon Mountain'Funnier than an alpaca with a well-honed stand-up routine' - David Solomons, author of My Brother is a Superhero'Fast, funny and full of heart' - Amy Sparkes, author of The House at the Edge of Magic'A brilliantly funny story . . . I loved it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm-Keeper's Island'Comedy gold' - Sibeal Pounder, author of Witch WarsThe Twelve Dancing Princesses: A Magic Beans Story
By Anne Fine. 1998
The King is at his wit's end; twelve daughters and every morning their shoes are torn to ribbons! Nobody can…
tell him why, so he promises that whoever uncovers their secret will inherit his kingdom. The reward is huge - but the price of failure is their head. Who will risk it all for a dance with the princesses?This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.The Trouble with Wenlocks: A Stanley Wells Mystery
By Joel Stewart. 2007
Stanley Wells is a very ordinary boy. But one day he finds himself caught up in a very strange adventure.…
He meets the mysterious Dr Moon and his canine companion Morcambe - and encounters the terrifying effects of a Wenlock. After being thrown from a train, he realises he's just going to have to get on with things and somehow unravel the mystery of Sorrows, Wenlocks, the blank-faced children he sees all around him . . . and the captivating Umiko. A truly original work, filled with fascinating characters and strange happenings, from this unique talent. Features Joel's original artwork on every spread.Trouble
By Bali Rai. 2013
GRACE and her mates hate late lunches and being last in the canteen queue. They always get stuck with the…
rank leftovers. But then they think of a wicked plan . . .DEAN is always up for making some extra cash. When he gets his hands on a sweet stash of mobile phones and games, he knows he’s going to make millions. Unless school bully Jason makes trouble instead . . . Two hilarious stories from the Devana High gang.Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown (Trixie Pickle Art Avenger #2)
By Olaf Falafel. 2023
'This is a GREAT book! Funny, charming, original, secretly educational.' Adam Kay'Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the…
Art Avenger is amazing!' Matt Lucas'Very funny . . . I learned tons about art and laughed A LOT' Joe LycettA laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school.A weird sickness bug has been spreading through Wormwood Town and everyone is wondering if there's something in the water. Trixie Pickle Art Avenger uses the power of art to investigate - can she get to the bottom of the mystery around the town reservoir?She's got a lot on her plate - being bored to sleep by Money Week at school, making comics with her best friend Beeks and finding a way to bring down the local mean girls - but with artistic inspiration from Botticelli, Damien Hirst and Kehinde Wiley, the Art Avenger is sure to win the day.Highly illustrated throughout by Olaf and with fact files of hilarious and irreverent details about real artists such as Yayoi Kusama and Hokusai, Trixie Pickle is perfect for fans of Konnie Huq, Sam Copeland and Liz Pichon.Trixie Pickle Art Avenger (Trixie Pickle Art Avenger #1)
By Olaf Falafel. 2022
'Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the Art Avenger is amazing!' Matt Lucas'Very funny . . . I…
learned tons about art and laughed A LOT.' Joe LycettA laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school.Trixie loves art and hates bullies - and so decides to become an Art Avenger, righting wrongs at her school through art.She uses Picasso, Pollock and Ofili to teach bullies a lesson, get out of lessons and help those in need, like an arty Robin Hood. Highly illustrated throughout by Olaf and with fact files of hilarious and irreverent details about real artists, Trixie Pickle is perfect for fans of Konnie Huq, Sam Copeland and Liz Pichon.Tree Soup: A Stanley Wells Mystery
By Joel Stewart. 2008
Stanley Wells is an ordinary boy, who happens to be quite curious. His friends are the mysterious Dr Moon and…
his canine companion Morcambe. Together they seem to stumble upon strange happenings and trip over mysteries that just need solving... Stanley is sleeping in the caravan at the bottom of the garden of his new house. He awakes at the sound of an odd whooooomphing noise and goes to investigate. There appear to be new trees in the garden... very odd. And now his mum and the twins are missing - could these things be connected. And what about Jim, the old man who lives in the woods with his parrot telling tales of the sea? Could he be involved somehow. Dr Moon is the only person who can help Stanley with this puzzle and luckily he's on his way...Treasure Island (Puffin Classics)
By Robert Louis Stevenson. 2008
Treasure Island is a much loved Puffin Classic by Robert Louis Stevenson.Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young…
Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a host of villains, wild beasts and deadly savages stand between him and the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas . . .With a wonderfully funny introduction by award-winning author Eoin Colfer, Treasure Island is one of the twenty brilliant classic stories being reissued in Puffin Classics in March 2015.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied law but preferred writing and in 1881 was inspired by his stepson to write Treasure Island. Other famous adventure stories followed including Kidnapped, as well as the famous collection of poems for children, A Child's Garden of Verses. Robert Louis Stevenson is buried on the island of Samoa.The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.The Puffin Classics relaunch includes:A Little PrincessAlice's Adventures in WonderlandAlice's Adventures Through the Looking GlassAnne of Green Gables seriesBlack BeautyHans Andersen's Fairy TalesHeidiJourney to the Centre of the EarthLittle Women seriesPeter PanTales of the Greek HeroesThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Adventures of King ArthurThe Adventures of Tom SawyerThe Call of the WildThe Jungle BookThe OdysseyThe Secret GardenThe Wind in the WillowsThe Wizard of OzTreasure IslandTreasure Island
By Robert Louis Stevenson. 2012
Bursting with rich descriptive detail, discover the classic world of Treasure Island.Fifteen men on the dead man's chest-Yo-ho-ho, and a…
bottle of rum!When young Jim Hawkins discovers a map showing the way to Captain Flint's treasure, he and Squire Trelawney set sail on the Hispaniola to search for the gold. Little do they know that among their crew is the dastardly pirate Long John Silver. Silver has a devious plan to keep the gold all to himself. Can brave Jim outwit the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas? Will he escape from Treasure Island alive?BACKSTORY: Learn the truth about pirates and add to your seafaring vocabulary!The Toybreaker
By Paul Rogers. 1999
Have you ever been blamed for something you didn't do? if so, you'll know how Jamie feels when he's accused…
of breaking other people's toys. But if it's not Jamie who's breaking them, who is it? Is it a child at all? Jamie is baffled. Throughout the town, toys are being broken - teddies' eyes are going missing, puppets' strings are tangled, and the finger of blame seems to point at Jamie. Then he meets Mr Pratchett, the toymender, who tells him the tale of the monstrous Toybreaker - a hideous creature fuelled by jealousy who roamed children's rooms before Christmas in times gone past, breaking anything, and everything which was loved. Could the Toybreaker be back? If he is to clear his name, Jamie has to find outNauvoo: Mormon City on the Mississippi River
By Raymond Bial. 2006
In 1839, persecuted Mormons fled Missouri, across the Mississippi River, seeking freedom from violence. They hoped to find a safe…
haven on the banks of the river in an Illinois city that they called Nauvoo, “the city beautiful.”The Mormons did not flourish for long in Nauvoo. In neighboring cities some grew resentful of the prosperity that Joseph Smith and his people were enjoying. Religious misconceptions further fueled hostility toward the Mormons. Would the oft-persecuted Mormons have to flee their city beautiful?Through poignant writing and photographs of Nauvoo today, Raymond Bial tells the story of the city that many Mormons consider to be the wellspring of their religion.Hitch
By Jeanette Ingold. 2005
As a teenager growing up during the Depression, Moss Trawnley doesn't have time to be a kid. In search of…
opportunity, Moss lies about his age and heads west to join Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps. While working to protect Montana's wildlife, he goes to school, makes lifelong friends, falls in love, and finds what he almost lost in the crisis of the Great Depression: himself.In this captivating work of fiction, Jeanette Ingold tells the story of a teen who risks everything to start a new life and, in the process, gains a future.Twice Upon a Marigold: Part Comedy, Part Tragedy, Part Two (Upon A Marigold Ser.)
By Jean Ferris. 2007
Since Queen Olympia's fateful fall into the river, newlyweds Christian and Marigold have been living happily ever after. And they…
had every intention of keeping it that way--until they find out that Olympia may not be as gone as they thought. Turns out Olympia is alive and well in a faraway village, having lost her memory after her ill-timed tumble. But one day she awakes and remembers her previous glory as queen. Accompanied by Lazy Susan (Sleeping Beauty's slacker sister) and Stan Lucasa (a gentleman with a surprising destiny), Olympia returns, determined to take back the kingdom. Yet, thanks to a cast of familiar characters, grabbing the throne may not be as easy as Olympia thinks!