Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, includ…
From designer, creator, and self-love advocate Nabela Noor (@Nabela) comes a much-needed picture book about loving yourself just as you are. Meet Zubi: a joyful Bangladeshi girl excited about her first day of school. But when Zubi sees her mother frowning in the mirror and talking about being “too big,” she starts to worry about her own body and how she looks. As her day goes on, she hea…
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2019 - BEST BOOK WITH FACTS SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2019. LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2020 Did you know that without the 'lead' in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements - and from aluminium to zinc, many of them are hiding in…
Including 10 interesting questions and answers, this book allows children to discover 60 fantastic facts about the human body. The questions and answers are colour-coded, and the length of the pages increase, playfully revealing more facts as this jam-packed fact book goes on. A child’s knowledge will grow one step at a time!
Designed to present physics in a totally new light, this science book explores the topics of physics, light and sound alongside incredible artwork from surrealist artist Ximo Abadía. Visualise sonar sound, discover the speed of light and understand basic quantum physics with easy to understand, engaging text by acclaimed science writer Colin Stuart. Impressive design meets exciting content …
Rebellious mermaid Ariel longs to spend time with the humans on the surface, but her father, King Triton, won't allow it. Having fallen in love with a human prince called Eric, Ariel is forced to make a deal with evil sea witch Ursula so she can see him again. With time running out to save her soul, will Ariel be able to find her prince before it's too late?
Calling all young robot obsessives! Heres your chance to bring your very own robot to life!Make Your Own Robot comes with loads of fun press-out pieces that slot together to make an awesome Robot and includes fascinating facts about Robots as well!
How many flamingos can you count in this playful book of numbers? Bright artwork, finger-holes and a cheerful rhyming text make learning come alive!
Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in rural Ireland. The similarities end there; they are from very different worlds. When they both earn places at Trinity College in Dublin, a connection that has grown between them lasts long into the following years. This is an exquisite love story about how a person can change another person's life - a simple yet profound realisation that…