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Your Passport to Greece
What is it like to live in or visit Greece? What makes Greece’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Greeks.In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.
Stonehenge, Monument of Mystery
Travel to Stonehenge and discover the secrets of this ancient stone monument! How were these massive stones transported and set upright using only the tools of early humans? This book explores the possible purposes of the so-called Monument of Mystery - from space observatory to sacred burial ground - and examines the latest research and theories about the fascinating structure. Exciting facts, full-colour photos and easy-to-read text are sure to attract young readers and wannabe investigators alike.
Golda and Ezra's Dinner Dilemma
When Golda and Ezra visit their neighbour Ms Ortega to return a dish, they learn that Ms Ortega has to go away unexpectedly. But she was supposed to cook a big meal for the senior centre using the harvest from her garden, like she does every Sunday. That''s a problem Golda is certain they can solve! Can Golda and Ezra figure out how to make sure the seniors at the senior centre get their special dinner anywa? eaturing close-knit step-siblings from a multi-racial Jewish family who work well together, this fun book will delight young problem solvers who are budding community builders too!
A Fire Engine's Day
A fire engine zooms down the street with its lights flashing and sirens blaring. Going to a fire can be one part of a fire engine’s day. But that’s not all! How do firefighters keep the fire engines in tip-top shape? How do the fire engine’s parts work at the scene of a fire? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how firefighters use fire engines from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, levelled text and photos showing the fire engines in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.
Secret Agents of Honour
A daring double agent tricks the Nazi regime. A world-famous jazz singer smuggles secrets out of occupied France. A professional baseball player turned spy steals classified nuclear information. These thrilling true stories of espionage shifted the course of World War II. How did these fearless spies outwit their enemies and change the tide of the Second World War? Jam-packed with dynamic panelled art and levelled text, this hi-lo graphic novel will thrill both reluctant and at-level readers while showcasing some of history’s most mysterious heroes.
Planes in Peril
A plane carrying a mother and her baby plunges into the Colombian jungle. A solo pilot’s aircraft goes down in shark-infested waters. Two people who barely know each other crash-land in the Canadian wilderness. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy... but they didn’t! What happened to these people when their planes went down? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!
Golda's Showtime Scare
Golda and Ezra are helping out with the winter show at their community centre. Golda is helping with the set. And Ezra is helping run the show - naturally! But when the kids who were supposed to perform the dreidel song become poorly, Golda and Ezra step in. Just one problem: Golda is not so good at performing on stage. Can Ezra help his sister get over her stage fright and wow the community with their performanc? eaturing close-knit step-siblings from a multi-racial Jewish family who work well together, this fun book will delight young problem solvers who are budding community builders too!
Alone in the Wild
A cyclist wanders away from his bike in Australia’s Great Sandy Desert. A fisherman loses his way in the Sierra Nevada mountains. A camper falls off a cliff in Mount Hood National Forest. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy... but they didn’t! What happened to three people who found themselves stuck in the wilderness? And how did they survive to tell their tales? Young readers will find out in this easy-to-read hi-lo graphic novel that will keep them on the edge of their seats!
The Lost Golden City of Luxor
Working near Luxor, Egypt, in 2020, archaeologists made a stunning discovery - the remains of a well-preserved city! Details uncovered within this remarkable find allowed experts to figure out how old the city likely was and who was pharaoh when it was built, among other important historical information. Known as “the dazzling Aten”, this lost city had long been known to historians. But previous attempts to find it had failed. Ongoing excavation of the site continues to reveal more and more of its structures and artefacts, offering new insights into ancient Egypt’s fascinating history.
Sang Kancil and the Snail
Sang Kancil is a small but clever animal called a mouse deer who uses his intelligence to outwit other animals in the jungle who are bigger and stronger than he is! In this story, Sang Kancil boasts about how fast and clever he is - but sometimes it is better to be humble! Will Sang Kancil learn his lesson after challenging a snail to a rac? hrough simple text and striking illustrations, Sang Kancil and the Snail is a perfect introduction to one of the most popular characters in Malaysian folklore.
Reeya Rai and the Fiery Cross of Goa
Reeya Rai and her friend Finlay join their archaeologist parents as they excavate an ancient Portuguese trading ship discovered on the Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Her dad believes the Fiery Cross of Goa may have been among the artefacts in the shipwreck. This seven-foot-tall cross is covered with precious gems! Will Reeya and her friends find the treasured cross? And if they do, how will they move such a large artefact without rival archaeologist Dr Acker and his irksome daughter, Elsie, learning about it?
Cappy Herds the Aphid Invasion
The cherry tomato forest is ready to harvest! As Cappy and her two friends get to work, they hear a rumble. It’s an aphid invasion! The insects start chowing down, ignoring the Tiny Folk’s efforts to shoo them away. So, Cappy decides to seek assistance from the nearby ants. The only problem? The trio has never once talked to their neighbours! Can Cappy convince the ant queen to lend a helping hand and herd the hungry insects off their plants? Young readers will have big fun diving into this super-cute Tales of the Tiny Folk graphic novel, featuring manga-inspired art and itsy-bitsy creatures who use creativity to thrive in a world that’s not quite their size.
Surviving the Blitz of World War II
YOU are a British citizen during World War II when the German Blitzkrieg, or Blitz, begins. Night after night, waves of German planes drop hundreds of bombs on cities and towns all over the country. How will you protect yourself during these terrifying attacks? What will you do to help your neighbours and community survive? Step back in time to face the dangers and difficult decisions real people encountered during the Blitz of World War II. YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go and what to do, with multiple different endings encouraging repeated readings!
Reeya Rai and the Legendary Cup
Reeya Rai has joined her archaeologist parents on an excavation of an underground city in Turkey. There she learns the legend of an Indian inventor and his water clock cup. She also learns that Turkey is an earthquake hot spot. Worried that warning signals won’t make it to the archaeologists working in the underground city, Reeya builds a homemade seismograph. It''s designed to indicate an oncoming earthquake for those working underground. Will Reeya’s invention keep her parents and others safe, and will they ever find the legendary cup?
Lulu's Sports Day Success
Lulu and Clo have had a (mostly) healthy rivalry since they were teeny tiny. Now they’re going head-to-head in an event with extra-high stakes: the final race of the Tiny Folk Sports Day games. Along the course they’re so focused on one-upping each other that they get distracted and Clo gets hurt when he takes a tumble! Can Lulu set aside the competition to help his rival and figure out a way for them both to cross the finish line? Young readers will have big fun diving into this super-cute Tales of the Tiny Folk graphic novel, featuring manga-inspired art and itsy-bitsy creatures who use creativity to thrive in a world that’s not quite their size.
This Journal Belongs to Indi
Indira Ella - please, just call her Indi! - has a new stepmum and twin stepsisters. Indi soon discovers the twins are into live-action role-playing. Indi excitedly offers to craft them new costumes. Then she gets a chance to make costumes for herself, her sisters and their mysterious friend for the big end-of-the-year school celebration. But when the twins get in trouble for messing up their mum’s kitchen, Indi takes the blame. That’s when Indi’s fairy godmother, FG, decides to appear, and events take a magnificent turn. Follow along as Indi’s story unfolds in her very own journal entries.