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Computer science fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists!Computer Science Essentials looks at the key pillars of this fascinating discipline: from its role in communication and education, to healthcare and entertainment. Readers will get to grips with the hardware, software and pioneers of computer science who have driven new ideas and changed the world. And the end of the book fast-forwards to the future of computer science, robotics and considers what it might mean to live in a ''smarter'' world.Contents: What is computer science? / Computer science and our world / Must-have parts / The key players in computer science / Important ideas at play / The fascinating fundamentals / Spotting computer science in the wild / It''s more than just tech / Opening up a variety of careers / The future of computer science / Pioneer portraits / Further information / Glossary / Quiz yourself! / IndexThe Click, Connect, Compute series untangles the computer science web and teaches children about the essentials of computer software, hardware and digital literacy as well as discussing the ethics surrounding this evolving field. Featuring fun, friendly comic strip illustrations, pioneer bios and a quiz, this is a perfect read for children aged 8+.Books in the series: Computer Science Essentials / Data, Big and Small / Smart Machines / The Languages of ProgrammingWritten in a clear, thoughtful way by computer science expert, Dr. Dharini Balasubramaniam, a strong advocate for ethics and education in her field.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this tradiitonal tale from India, a little tiger cub is sent to the village to fetch fire. But the cub soon gets distracted ... and forgets all about the task. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange.

This fantastic new visual encyclopedia contains all the key information on the world''s greatest sport. Find out about tournaments from the World Cup to the Euros. Read all about the greatest players in the game like Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé and many more. Find out how football got started, all about the tactics pro teams use, and visit the world''s greatest stadiums.With tons of amazing photography and bite-size facts, there''s something to wow young readers on every page. There''s even a section on key football skills. It''s everything a young football fan could ever want!

Flora Stormer''s friend Pavan has invited her on an adventure of a lifetime to his homeland of India! His long-lost sister Naya, a famous explorer, has got in touch to ask for his help. She tells them about a magic stone that grants wishes to anyone who touches it - but it''s been lost for hundreds of years. Pavan thinks this stone is his only chance to get his family back and is determined to find it.But getting this stone is no easy task. They''ll have to trek through forests, face dangerous storms and avoid terrifying animals! And there''s something about Naya that makes Flora suspicious . . . Can Flora find the wishing stone and help Pavan, or will it be lost in the forest forever?

A positive look at neurodiversity in today''s worldEveryone on our planet is unique. Our bodies and faces are all slightly different from one another and so are our minds and personalities. A lot of these differences exist because of how our brains work. People who experience and process the world around them a little differently are known as neurodivergent. Neurodiverse Planet offers a positive, accessible look at neurodiversity for readers aged 9 and up by exploring what neurodivergence is and the many different ways in which it can impact people. It looks at some more widely recognised ND conditions, such as autism and ADHD, alongside some lesser known ones, such as synaesthesia and dyscalculia. It highlights the challenges that neurodiverse people may face, as well as the unique abilities that they can sometimes have, and explores what we can all do to make the world a better, more accepting places for neurodiverse people. It also looks forward to what the future might hold for neurodiversity.Contents:Everyone is different!/Our amazing brains/Being neurodivergent/Changing through time/Case study: Leonardo da Vinci/The modern movement/Autism/Case study: Dr Temple Grandin/ADHD/Dyslexia/Case study: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock/Dyspraxia/Synaesthesia/Case study: Synaesthesic art/A whole world of differences/Brain and body/Understanding neurodiversity/Making life easier/Looking after everyone/Our neurodiverse future/Glossary/Further information/IndexBooks in the series:Plastic PlanetHot PlanetPandemic PlanetRecycled PlanetSustainable PlanetExtinction PlanetPeaceful Planet?Unequal PlanetWatery PlanetCrowded PlanetHungry Planet

From the creators of the podcast and bestselling book Ghibliotheque, this is a young film fan''s comprehensive guide to one of the most exciting and influential film studios in cinema history, NOW FEATURING an all-new section to celebrate 40 years of Studio Ghibli. This new section includes a look at The Boy and the Heron, as well as an overview of Studio Ghibli''s theatre productions My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, plus information on Ghibli Park, Japan''s amazing Studio Ghibli theme park.Hello from Ghibliotheque! We are Michael and Jake, and together we make a podcast called Ghibliotheque, all about the films of the legendary Japanese animation company, Studio Ghibli. We think that Studio Ghibli has made some of the greatest films of all time, like My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki''s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away. We love nothing more than sharing these films with other people, whether that''s by watching them together on the big screen, or writing a book like the one you''re holding right now. This book is our handy, illustrated guide to the world of Studio Ghibli, a world that is like no other. Over the following pages you''ll meet strong heroes, get to know wild and beguiling creatures, taste mouth-watering food, and travel via fast and fantastical modes of transportation. There is so much to explore and discover, so let''s quote the motto of the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, and say: let''s get lost, together. Enjoy! Across eight chapters, we will get up close and personal with the movies, learn who''s who at the Oscar-winning studio and explore the impact that Ghibli World has left on our planet.

This fantastically fun darts puzzle book is jam-packed with 180 maths challenges for kids aged 7+. Each puzzle captures the thrill of a darts game, helping kids exercise their minds and build essential maths skills while having fun!From addition to subtraction, multiplication to times tables, fractions and more, darts is the perfect way to achieve sharp mental maths skills and score a bullseye with every sum!Including:· Practise your addition and subtraction skills with a game of 501· Keep on top of your times tables with a game of 51 by 5s · Work out the next number in a sequence with a game of Around the Clock· Use quick mental maths to work out the winner in a game of Halve ItDarts fun facts, tips and tricks are also included alongside the entertaining maths puzzles, preparing kids to show off their skills in a real game of darts with friends or family. With darts-mania all around, kids will build the maths and darts precision to rival Luke Littler in the Championship with these sharp puzzles!Perfect for darts fans, number-whizzes or kids looking to build their maths skills, 180! Darts Puzzles for Keen-Eyed Kids will keep kids happy and engaged for hours - and help them achieve incredible darts skills on and off the page.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this story, Wolf tries to get into the house of seven little goats while their mother is out. Can he fool them into letting him in? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale by the Brothers Grimm is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange.

From top experts in biology education comes this definitive guide to the human body, published in partnership with the Royal Society of Biology.In Your Expert Guide: The Human Body, discover the many systems and surprising skills of the human body, from your astounding brain at the very top of your body, to the tiny bones in your feet built for walking. Explore the powerful organs and the jobs they do to get a clear picture of how your body works, and how you can look after it.Written by Tom Jackson and Liam Cini-O''Dwyer and published in partnership with The Royal Society of Biology. With immersive artwork by Ola Szpunar, biology comes alive for curious readers aged 8+.Books in the Your Expert Guide series: With Royal Society of Chemistry: The Periodic Table / Chemistry for Young ScientistsWith Royal Society of Biology: The Human Body / Biology for Young ScientistsWith Institute of Physics: The Universe / Physics for Young Scientists

Join a group of four kid detectives and help them find out about STEM while developing problem solving, observation and deduction, and investigation skills.Our Kid Detectives Isla, Farah, Sam and Mohammad are at Space Camp and following a group of astronauts in training. Unfortunately their lead astronaut keeps experiencing some problems with her equipment and activities. She''s the top in her class - what could be causing such trouble now?Join the Detective gang as they attempt to work out the issues at Space Camp. Can they save the day?Featured interactive elements:Looking for clues in the illustrationsComparing your weight on different planetsSpot the difference between two astronaut suitsGathering crucial information from information panels about gravity, famous space missions and spacecraftThrough interactive adventures that combine facts, brain-teasing puzzles and lively illustrations, these books impart STEM knowledge in an original way to inspire a love of the subject. The story in each book will have the reader solving puzzles, finding clues, cracking secret codes and uncovering mysteries.Perfect for aspiring detectives aged 7+.

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Magpie is the best at building nests and tries to show the other birds how it is done, but they soon grow impatient. One by one they leave before Magpie is finished, explaining why birds nests' all look different! Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of an old English fairy tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange

Join a group of four kid detectives and help them find out about STEM while developing problem solving, observation and deduction, and investigation skills. Our Kid Detectives Isla, Farah, Sam and Mohammad are visiting the local TV studio when their favourite band arrives to promote their upcoming concert! The extreme weather prediction comes in at the same time - it looks like a hurricane is approaching. The studio is hesitant to run the story - but why? Join the Detective gang as they investigate the impact of hurricanes, climate change and work to ensure people are warned in time. Can the Kid Detectives save the da? eatured interactive elements:Looking for clues in the illustrationsTracking the path of a hurricaneSpotting the incorrect items in an emergency kitGathering crucial information from information panels about weather, meteorologists and climate changeThrough interactive adventures that combine facts, brain-teasing puzzles and lively illustrations, these books impart STEM knowledge in an original way to inspire a love of the subject. The story in each book will have the reader solving puzzles, finding clues, cracking secret codes and uncovering mysteries. Perfect for aspiring detectives aged 7+.

Llama''s Sports Day offers a gentle introduction to the experience of taking part in Sports Day competitions for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of Sports Day. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Everyone is excited about Sports Day. But Llama really doesn''t like it, and he doesn''t want to take part in any of the races. Koala helps him to practise and to see how he can enjoy Sports Day by cheering for his friends ...The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

How would you like to join Team Planet, as they investigate some of the most incredible people and places in our world? You can hear spooky stories in forests in Europe, join in with a colourful festival in Central America or see some beautiful textiles in Asia!These are all part of our living heritage - the skills and the knowledge about how to care for our world passed on from generation to generation. These are safeguarded by an organization called UNESCO. But our living heritage is under threat - from evolving lifestyles, pollution, climate change and natural disasters.Come on an expedition around the world with us, TEAM PLANET, as we find out more about some extraordinary people and skills! Then discover what we can all do to help safeguard them.You can discover the Land-of-Legends in Sweden, Kwagh-Hir theatrical performances in Nigeria, the Festivity of Las Parrandas in Cuba, Beekeeping in Slovenia, Traditional weaving skills in Al Sadu, and traditional martial arts in Cambodia.Created in partnership with UNESCO, this book follows ''Team Planet'', a group of children who learn about world heritage sites around the world and why these areas need protecting. Supports the geography and history curriculums at KS2.Follow Team Planet in other titles in the series as they: Protect Cities; Protect World Heritage; Protect Oceans; Protect Geoparks; Protect Biospheres

Do you think you''re a dinosaur expert? Get the stats on the BIGGEST, the smallest, the fastest, the LOUDEST, and much more!Packed with fascinating facts, stats and data, curious kids will be amazed to learn about the incredible prehistoric species that once roamed our planet, as well as early Earth''s habitats, super dino adaptations and how we know so much about these ancient creatures. Simon Abbott''s fun characters draw in curious minds by answering the science and numeracy questions kids want to know, with the super-impressive answers found in nature!The Animal Stats series features accessible text paired with bright, colourful artwork, ideal for readers aged 6+, and includes a creature quiz at the back of the book to test their knowledge. Other titles in the series include Animals, Sea Life and Minibeasts.

Shakespeare''s The Merchant of Venice like you''ve never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: The Merchant of Venice has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. Follow the fate of Antonio, Bassiano and Portia, who exist at the mercy of the fickle sea and fierce, unrelenting personal grudges.This series has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for all to enter and understand. With dyslexia-friendly design for readers aged 10+; inclusive art so anyone can relate to iconic roles; snappy simplified text; introductory material to set the scene; heaps of material at the back (looking at the play''s themes, language, publication, performance in history, a timeline of Shakespeare''s life and works, and more! Classics available: Macbeth, The Tempest, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, Twelfth Night and King Lear.Praise for Classics in Graphics: "[...] an encouraging entry point to Shakespeare for my kids, and [...] an excellent job converting challenging language and literary themes to make it very inclusive, smoothing ease of understanding dialogue, plot, and narration without dumbing it down." - EricWilliamson, leagueofcomicgeeks.com