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Greatest Football Stars: Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona is best known for his famous ‘Hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England, but there is so much more to his story. His iconic career spanned twenty-one years and included many disappointing lows and unbeatable highs. His skill was almost effortless, and the impact he had on games was unlike any other player. About the Greatest Football Stars series:Greatest Football Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world’s greatest players of all time. Featuring talents from all around the globe, this series covers their unique journeys to stardom – from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
The Week Junior Guide to Politics
The ultimate guide to understanding politics from multi-award-winning children’s magazine The Week Junior, perfect for helping children make sense of the world around them.In this book you will: - Discover what power really means and how governments work - Learn about different political systems around the world - Understand how you can make a difference in your local area - Explore political parties and divisive issues in a balanced way - Find out how to get involved and make your voice heardWho put politicians in charge? How do we organise our societies to be fair? How should we pay for schools and hospitals? And what do governments actually do anyway?! This essential guide covers everything from activism and human rights to elections and democracy, all explained in a way that''s easy to understand.
Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs
Grab your 3× magnifying glass and go on a fantastic voyage through the ins and outs of dino-anatomy with Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs.In this scientific search-and-find adventure, you’ll join a team of tiny palaeontologists as they explore an array of dinosaurs, living and fossilised,inside and out, from T. rex''s teeth to Velociraptor''s terrible toes. You’ll learn along the way how, where and when these dinosaurs lived, what they ate, who had feathers and who had scales – and of course, what it would be like to see dinosaurs UP CLOSE!Looking through the magnifying glass, you''ll also find scientists spinning plates on Stegosaurus''s back, enjoying a spot of fishing with Spinosaurus, and even a palaeo-wizard inside Dracorex hogwartsia! You''ll reveal new gags again and again among the scrapes, mishaps and wacky experiments of the miniature palaeontologists, where every tiny detail tells a story, and every story reveals more incredible facts about prehistoric creatures.The larger-than-life dinos you''ll explore include T. rex, Triceratops, Ankylosaurus and Diplodocus, as well as lesser known but just as incredible species like Therizinosaurus, Parasaurolophus and the bird-like Archaeopteryx. With 14 scenes and 10 things to spot on each one, plus extra detail hidden on every page, Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs has literally hundreds of facts and jokes to discover. A timeline at the back puts everything in context, while a sizecomparison feature lets you see every dino together.This thrilling scientific journey of a book will have you gasping and laughing as you discover new shocking and hilarious facts about your favourite dinosaurs. The zany drawings are packed full of comedic details to spot, keeping your read fresh each time. So, what are you waiting for? Your magnified adventure into prehistory awaits!
How To Save Your Granny From a Runaway Train
Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments. **No grannies were harmed in the making of this book!**Trick a shark! Lift a jumbo jet! Escape a deserted island! Stop a runaway train!Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of physics.Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout!What are you waiting for? Let’s save Granny!Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Bradley.COMING SOON: How to Make Diamonds From Your Pencils (chemistry) and How to Stop a T. rex From Eating Your Socks (biology)
Your Pets’ Secret Lives: The Truth Behind Your Pets' Wildest Behaviours
From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets’ amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Unlock your pet’s wildest behaviours in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide to their secret lives, complete with exciting interviews with the scientists who research them.Back matter includes websites for do-it-yourself research, a bibliography of real studies and scientists, a glossary, and even some how-to-draws (how about tapeworms high-fiving on a poop rocket?). Bold, playful illustrations and witty text combine in this delightfully fun and gross page-flipper from the team behind Your Hidden Life: Unseen Jungle.
Dinosaur Desert
<p>Travel back in time with the incredible true story of Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska - a fearless scientist who uncovered some of the most astonishing fossils the world has ever seen<b>.</b> From the massive claws of the mysterious <i>Deinocheirus</i> to the delicate bones of the earliest mammals, her discoveries helped rewrite the history of life on Earth.<br><br>But Zofia's journey wasn't easy. As a girl growing up in Nazi-occupied Poland, she studied in secret, refusing to let war silence her dreams. With unstoppable courage, she became a world-renowned palaeontologist and travelled all the way to the Gobi Desert - one of the windiest, wildest places on Earth - where she uncovered fossils hidden for millions of years.<br><br><i>"A touching tribute to one of the unsung heroes of science... Captivating, educational and beautifully illustrated, this book is a proud homage to a scientist who learned and endured so much. This is a story that every young scientist should read."</i> -Steve Brusatte, author of <i>The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs</i></p>
Greatest Football Stars: George Best
George Best was as good as his name. After being discovered when he was just fifteen, he went on to play for Manchester United for thirteen years. Known for his excellent dribbling skills and fashionable style, he became a huge celebrity on and off the pitch. Even Pelé said that George was the greatest footballer he’d ever seen. About the Greatest Football Stars series:Greatest Football Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world’s greatest players of all time. Featuring talents from all around the globe, this series covers their unique journeys to stardom – from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
The Secret Life of Clouds
Perfect for curious kids everywhere, The Secret Life of Clouds promises to inspire the next generation to care for the world around them. Packed with delightful stories and fascinating facts, this beautifully crafted book teaches children unforgettable lessons about nature and weather. Join Caspar, a fluffy cumulus cloud, as he guides young readers through a first exploration of the weather. Discover the secrets of what’s happening in the world around us every single day – and why! From rainy plains to foggy deserts and misty forests, The Secret Life of Clouds explains weather’s wonders in a fun and accessible way. Meet fog-drinking beetles, sparkly sundogs, snowmen and cloud families all while reading about magical weather-related folklore from around the planet. Casper the cloud has learnt much on his travels and will be a great guide for young readers, inspiring them to develop an appreciation of the magic of the world and its environments. With stunning, detailed illustrations, this magical book blends natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a story that will be explored over and over. There’s never been a better time to introduce your young reader to the beauty of the natural world! Following on from: The Secret Life of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, The Secret Life of Birds, The Secret Life of Oceans, and The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Clouds is the next enchanting addition to this beloved series.
Greatest Football Stars: Bobby Moore
Bobby Moore’s huge legacy is unlike any other. He was West Ham United’s greatest player of all time and an icon of the game. Described as the perfect leader, he also went on to captain the England team to victory in the 1966 World Cup. Loved and respected by all football fans to this day, he was a star of the game. About the Greatest Football Stars series:Greatest Football Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world’s greatest players of all time. Featuring talents from all around the globe, this series covers their unique journeys to stardom – from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
Who Wins? Planet Earth III
In the incredibly diverse environments of our Planet Earth, animals must compete to find the resources they need to survive. Each animal has its own unique strengths that give it an advantage in the natural world. And sometimes, the underdog can come out on top.In this next instalment in the Who Wins series, inspired by the BBC''s ground-breaking natural history programmes, readers must decide which animal they think would ''win'' in each scenario – whether it''s for travelling the longest distance, impressing a potential mate, or escaping from a predator. Each creature has its own fact-file that rates its strengths and special features, with hidden clues for the reader that lead to the answer. Scattered throughout the book are fascinating facts about these amazing creatures and their habitats, all of which have been verified by the team of experts at BBC Earth.Dive into a fascinating world of real-life animal scenarios – and make sure you choose your winners wisely! This fact-packed book is perfect for animal-obsessed kids aged 7–9.
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
What exactly is a bug? What do they look like, how do they eat and where do their babies come from? Also, are bugs and insects the same thing? Join award-winning duo, Susan Martineau and Vicky Barker, as they creep, crawl, leap and buzz their way through bug world to find the answers to these questions … and many more. Here are winged wonders, amazing ants, minibeasts with super senses and spiders bigger than your hand! (Aren’t spiders arachnids? Yes, you can read about them too!) You’ll even discover why we need all bugs, even the pesky ones, and how you can help them. The perfect book to capture bug-loving super fans and delight nature investigators everywhere!
Women: The Heartbeat of Sport
This is the second book from the author of Dream Like Me: South Asian Football Trailblazers. Unlike the first, this book not only deals with football but all sports, including, water polo, figure skating and cricket. The book focus on South Asian women of diverse culture and faiths. 16 personalities have added their signature to their stories. Through a collection of short stories the book aims to sharpen the critical thinking skills of young people to foster a growth mindset. Each individual story is accompanied by a workbook with targeted questions to stimulate comprehension and retention in the young reader.
The Spectacular Science of Space
The Spectacular Science of Space is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about planets, stars, and galaxies - and that parents often struggle to answer.Find out what gravity is, how we know about the Big Bang, what it''s like to live on the International Space Station and lots, lots more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.
The Spectacular Science of Buildings
The Spectacular Science of Buildings is guaranteed to answer all those tricky questions that children ask about buildings, bridges, and other structures – and that parents often struggle to answer.Find out: How did the Egyptians build the Great Pyramid of Giza? How can skyscrapers keep getting taller? How do guests stay warm in an ice hotel? And lots, lots more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.
Kobe Bryant
The life and the legend of the Black Mamba, told in an abundantly illustrated book for young readers. For his entire career, Kobe Bryant had an unquenchable drive not just to be great, but to be the very best—to rival Michael Jordan as the number one shooting guard of all time. This fast-paced book traces his entire journey: from his childhood in Italy to his dazzling high school career in Lower Merion, PA, to the ups and downs (and five NBA championships) of his 20 seasons with the Lakers, to his retirement (announced in his famous poem “Dear Basketball”) and his tragic death at the age of 41. Full of action-packed colour photos, this latest installment in the best-selling Abbeville Sports series will inspire young basketball fans with their own dreams of glory.
Max Cross Gets Unstuck from Anger
Max Cross doesn't like feeling angry. She wants to be kind and patient. But on her field trip everything is going wrong...she wanted to stay home but her parents made her go, and her classmates are so loud and annoying. It's all so unfair! It makes her want to SHOUT!Everyone gets angry and frustrated sometimes, but we don't have to let those challenging feelings overwhelm us. Follow Max's journey and learn how the brain gets stuck in anger, how normal that is, and what we can do about it. Based on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, this workbook is packed full of fun and engaging activities for children aged 8-12. It also includes a section for parents and caregivers with advice on how best to support your child.
Different Like Us!
Welcome to Different Like Us!, the book that explores how being different helps shape our world.Sharing the stories of more than 40 children from across the globe, this book celebrates their strength and joys, without shying away from the tough stuff that''s part of the package. Reading their words will help you identify your own strengths and work out how your unique qualities and experiences can drive you forwards.Along the way you will meet· Cora, aged 10, whose painful medical condition has led to a special bravery that has shaped her life.· Afua, aged 14, who has sickle cell, and explains how she came to accept her condition. She talks about the tips and tricks she uses to stay positive.· Jensen, aged 10, who has hearing loss and has taught his school sign language.· Kais, aged 9, who escaped from two wars, and has grown to see his new friends as a second family.· Aidan, aged 13, who talks about dealing with the grief of losing his father.Plus others who have been bullied, who stammer, who have sight loss, who are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette''s or epilepsy, who have parents in prison, and many more.
The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout
Maybe you've heard of autistic burnout before and want to learn more, or maybe you're feeling burnt out right now and really need help - however this book finds you, it's here to help. In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery. Including artwork from an autistic teen illustrator as well as first person lived experience stories, it will show you that you're not alone. Let's shed some light on how you're feeling and explore all the ideas and strategies that will help you to feel better.
Star!
Nadia Nadim was born in to a prosperous and well connected family in Afghanistan. She is one of five sisters who, with their Mother, had to leave their war torn country in fear of severe repression and even violence against them. Her story is one of an incredible and dangerous journey across continents to start a new life without fear of war and danger. It’s a story of starting again with nothing and with determination, courage, resilience, and talent, building a new life. Nadia’s story is a story of hope, arriving in a country where she did not understand the language to becoming a world famous football star, a doctor (and surgeon), a linguist, a broadcaster and a role model. In July 2019, Nadia was named UNESCO Champion for Girls and Women's Education.
