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Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril (Astrid and the Space Cadets #2)
by Alex T. SmithBlast off on an adventure with the Space Cadets! From beloved children's author-illustrator Alex T. Smith, the bestselling creator of Claude and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a funny and fast-paced illustrated adventure through space.Filled with out-of-this world illustrations on every page, Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril! is perfect for fans of Grimwood and Bad Guys, and for kids who are ready to read by themselves.Astrid Atomic and her best friends, the Space Cadets, have been given an important mission from the Chief – to retrieve the special trophy for the Supersonic Saturn Race. Tonight they'll have to fly under boiling hot lava waterfalls, zoom through fields of flaming flowers and sneak past a big, toothy, scary space monster! And things go from bad to worse when they realize that the naughty Dr Boris Uranus on their tail. Will they get to the trophy before time runs out?Don't miss Astrid and the gang's first adventure in Astrid and the Space Cadets: Attack of the Snailiens!This ebook has been optimized for tablets and smart devices to best display the stunning illustrations. This means changing the size and format of the text is not possible. For the best experience, please download a sample to your device before purchase.
Astrid, The Au-Pair From Outer Space
by Emily Smith Tim ArchboldWhen Harry's mum tells him they are going to get an au pair, he isn't quite sure what it means. When he finds out it's a girl to help look after him and baby brother, Fred, he feels a bit suspicious. It might just be a good excuse for the school bully to tease him. However, he soon warms to Astrid when she turns up and especially when she gives him an idea that stops the bully from ever bothering him again. All the same, Harry can't help wondering why Astrid's never heard of tin openers or Coke, and how come her suitcase can move around by itself...
Astrid Lindgren: The Woman Behind Pippi Longstocking
by Jens AndersenThe first English†‘language biography of Astrid Lindgren provides a moving and revealing portrait of the beloved Scandinavian literary icon whose adventures of Pippi Longstocking have influenced generations of young readers all over the world. Lindgren’s sometimes turbulent life as an unwed teenage mother, outspoken advocate for the rights of women and children, and celebrated editor and author is chronicled in fascinating detail by Jens Andersen, one of Denmark’s most popular biographers. Based on extensive research and access to primary sources and letters, this highly readable account describes Lindgren’s battles with depression and her personal struggles through war, poverty, motherhood, and fame. Andersen examines the writer’s oeuvre as well to uncover the secrets to the books’ universal appeal and why they have resonated so strongly with young readers for more than seventy years.
Astrid Lindgren (Little People, Big Dreams Ser. #43)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara<strong>In this book from the critically acclaimed, mulitmillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world’s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking.</strong><br /> <br /> Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that <strong>she never wanted to grow up</strong>. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies.<br /> <br /> They all came out from a <strong>magic object called a book</strong>. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn’t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends.<br /> <br /> Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as<strong> a world-renowned author. Accessible and easy to follow text </strong>means that this book can<strong> inspire young readers </strong>in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started reading, all those years ago.<br /> <br /> This moving book features <strong>stylish and quirky illustrations</strong> and <strong>extra facts at the back</strong>, including a <strong>biographical timeline</strong> with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer’s life.<br /> <br /> <strong>Little People, BIG DREAMS </strong>is a <strong>best-selling biography series for kids</strong> that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.<br /> <br /> This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The <strong>board books</strong> are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The <strong>hardcover</strong> and <strong>paperback</strong> versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the <strong>treasuries</strong> each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in <strong>boxed gift sets</strong>. <strong>Activity books</strong> and a <strong>journal</strong> provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.<br /> <br /> <strong>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people </strong>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<br />
Astrid Lindgren (Little People, Big Dreams Ser. #43)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara<strong>In this book from the critically acclaimed, mulitmillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world’s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking.</strong><br /> <br /> Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that <strong>she never wanted to grow up</strong>. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies.<br /> <br /> They all came out from a <strong>magic object called a book</strong>. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn’t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends.<br /> <br /> Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as<strong> a world-renowned author. Accessible and easy to follow text </strong>means that this book can<strong> inspire young readers </strong>in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started reading, all those years ago.<br /> <br /> This moving book features <strong>stylish and quirky illustrations</strong> and <strong>extra facts at the back</strong>, including a <strong>biographical timeline</strong> with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer’s life.<br /> <br /> <strong>Little People, BIG DREAMS </strong>is a <strong>best-selling biography series for kids</strong> that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.<br /> <br /> This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The <strong>board books</strong> are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The <strong>hardcover</strong> and <strong>paperback</strong> versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the <strong>treasuries</strong> each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in <strong>boxed gift sets</strong>. <strong>Activity books</strong> and a <strong>journal</strong> provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.<br /> <br /> <strong>Inspire the next generation of outstanding people </strong>who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!<br />
Astrochimp
by null David WalliamsFrom million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure. Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would: - make rude noises from BOTH ENDS… - pick his nose with his little toe… - eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside. NASA’s scientists thought he’d be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission. If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too. With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING. Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour. David Walliams was most recently Children’s number one bestseller with The Blunders TCM Chart, 14 October 2023).
Astrology for Black Girls: A Beginner's Guide for Black Girls Who Look to the Stars
by Jordannah ElizabethAstrology for Black Girls is a charming introduction to the wonders of self-discovery and empowerment through the Zodiac.Astrology for Black Girls gives young girls information and context for the core foundations of the Zodiac. This book provides the perfect introduction to the sun, moon, rising signs, and more. Speaking directly to black girls, author and life-long astrology practitioner Jordannah Elizabeth address:Practicing both Faith and AstrologyTalking to Family and Friends about the starsUsing the Zodiac for discovery and understanding Complete with four-color illustrations by Chellie Carroll throughout, this beautiful book will capture the imagination of middle-grade Black girls for years to come.
Astronomy, Astronauts and Space Exploration: Astronomy Astronauts And Space Exploration (Watch This Space)
by Clive GiffordJust how many stars are there? What exactly is a shooting star? And what don't you know about the evolution of our night skies? Find out the answer to these questions and more exciting information about searching for other life forms, about fireballs, comets and future space travel in this exciting series 'Watch this Space' series!Perfect for the new curriculum, this fascinating title is packed full of information, number-based awe-inpiring facts and figures.
Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors
by Stephen ColeCaptain Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an astrosaur! On the incredible spaceship DSS Sauropod, along with his faithful crew, Gypsy, Arx and Iggy, Teggs rights wrongs, fights evil and eats a lot of grass! In this first adventure, the herbivore astrosaurs have to face a fearsome enemy - a band of greedy carnivorous raptors who have kidnapped two athlete dinosaurs from under Tegg's nose. Can the Captain save the dinosaurs, escape from terrifying T-Rexes and still save the Dinosaur Games?
Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors (PDF)
by Stephen ColeCaptain Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an astrosaur! On the incredible spaceship DSS Sauropod, along with his faithful crew, Gypsy, Arx and Iggy, Teggs rights wrongs, fights evil and eats a lot of grass! In this first adventure, the herbivore astrosaurs have to face a fearsome enemy - a band of greedy carnivorous raptors who have kidnapped two athlete dinosaurs from under Tegg's nose. Can the Captain save the dinosaurs, escape from terrifying T-Rexes and still save the Dinosaur Games?
Astrosaurs: The Star Pirates (Astrosaurs #10)
by Steve ColeMeet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the Astrosaurs fight evil across the galaxy!When several spaceships go missing, the astrosaurs investigate - and are attacked by terrifying Star Pirates! The greedy ship-looters have a plan that will wreck the galaxy. Can Teggs stop them in time?
Astrosaurs 1: Riddle Of The Raptors; The Hatching Horror; The Seas Of Doom; The Mind-swap Menace (Astrosaurs #1)
by Steve ColeMeet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy! Flesh-chomping raptors have kidnapped two top dino athletes. With the Great Dinosaur Games about to start, Teggs and his friends must race to the rescue. But there's more to the raptors' plot than meets the eye . . .
Astrosaurs 11: The Claws Of Christmas (Astrosaurs #11)
by Steve ColeMeet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy!Teggs and his crew visit the dinosaur Santa himself - Papa Claws. Strange dangers lurk in Papa's gift factory, and an old enemy is loose. Can the astrosaurs save Christmas across the universe and live to tell the tale?INCLUDES FREE COLLECTOR CARDS INSIDE!
Astrosaurs 12: The Sun-Snatchers (Astrosaurs #12)
by Steve ColeAnother hilarious, action-packed adventure from the Astro-nomically popular Steve Cole.Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy! The astrosaurs are on a mission to help the planet of the woolly rhinos, where one of their three suns has gone missing. What on earth could have swallowed up such a huge ball of fire? Teggs and his team must investigate . . .
Astrosaurs 13: Astrosaurs 13 (Astrosaurs #13)
by Steve ColeMeet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy! Teggs's old friends Blink and Dutch from Astrosaurs Academy have been dino-napped! To save his schoolfriends he must turn against the DSS and deliver top astrosaur secrets into their claws . . . But when Admiral Rosso finds out, Arx, Iggy and Gipsy are ordered to stop him by any means necessary! To put things right, Teggs must fight friends and foes alike . . . and his only ally is his biggest rival at Astrosaur Academy - exasperating diceratops Damona!Another action-packed adventure from the astro-nomically popular Steve Cole.
Astrosaurs 14: The Carnivore Curse (Astrosaurs #14)
by Steve ColeAnother hilarious, action-packed adventure from the Astro-nomically popular Steve Cole.Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy! Tegg's new mission is to save a carnivore king from deadly space mumps. If the king can't be cured, his evil nephew will start a terrible war! The astrosaurs race to the rescue with a special doctor - but are soon trapped in a palace of peril. With enemies all around and a mad meat-chomping monster on the loose, can Teggs escape the heart-stopping horror of the Carnivore Curse?
Astrosaurs 15: The Dreams Of Dread (Astrosaurs #15)
by Steve ColeDINOSAURS . . . IN SPACE!A thrilling new adventure in this bestselling Astrosaurs series - perfect for children ready to start reading chapter books by themselves.Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy! Teggs and the gang find themselves trapped in a deadly dream-world! Here they are forced to face the revolting raptors, dangerous dung-demons and scary sabre-toothed bananas of their nightmares. Can they escape back to reality, or will the dreams of dread keep them prisoners for all time . . . ?
Astrosaurs 16: The Robot Raiders (Astrosaurs #16)
by Steve ColeAnother action-packed adventure from the Astro-nomically popular Steve ColeMeet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy! The astrosaurs are called to Mekta, a super-city for rich dinosaurs. But mysterious raiders are stealing Mekta's robot servants. Can Teggs and the gang uncover the computer-crazy criminals in time?
Astrosaurs 17: The Twist of Time (Astrosaurs #17)
by Steve ColeDINOSAURS . . . IN SPACE!The 17th title in the brilliantly funny and exciting ASTROSAURS series.Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the Astrosaurs fight evil across the galaxy!Killer carnivores have discovered a strange liquid with the power to turn back time . . . and plan to change plant-eating dinos everywhere into helpless babies! Can the astrosaurs stop them before time runs out - for good?Perfect for children ready to start reading chapter books by themselves.
Astrosaurs 18: The Sabre-Tooth Secret (Astrosaurs #18)
by Steve ColeDINOSAURS . . . IN SPACE!A brilliantly funny and exciting title in the ASTROSAURS series - perfect for children ready to start reading chapter books by themselves.Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy!The reappearance of a dino spaceship lost for 300 years spells danger for Teggs. How has a pack of savage sabre-tooths got on board? What menace is chasing them through space? Only the astrosaurs can unravel the mystery - they hope!
Astrosaurs 19: The Forest Of Evil (Astrosaurs #19)
by Steve ColeAnother action-packed adventure from the astro-nomically popular Steve Cole.Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy!Noxia-4 is a farm-planet; a world of plants that feeds billions of hungry dinos. But when the harvest fails and the farmers are attacked, Teggs and the team investigate - and soon learn that the Noxia-4's dark forests are home to a strange and deadly evil that could destroy them all . . .
Astrosaurs 2: Riddle Of The Raptors; The Hatching Horror; The Seas Of Doom; The Mind-swap Menace (Astrosaurs #2)
by Steve ColeAnother hilarious, action-packed adventure from the Astro-nomically popular Steve Cole.Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the ASTROSAURS fight evil across the galaxy! Teggs is taking some desperate dinosaurs and their only eggs to begin a new life on a remote planet. But the planet is not what it seems, and some nasty egg-eating oviraptors are hot on their tail . . .
Astrosaurs 20: Earth Attack! (Astrosaurs #20)
by Steve ColeTeggs's arch-enemy, General Loki, has stolen a time machine. The astrosaurs trail him to Earth in the distant past, before the dinosaurs took of into space. Soon they uncover a terrifying plot to murder millions and destroy history . . . but can they stop it?
Astrosaurs 21: The T Rex Invasion (Astrosaurs #21)
by Steve ColeIn this special twenty-first Astrosaurs title, a long lost dino-pyramid said to contain an incredible weapon is rediscovered by archaeologists. But when T rexes invade to steal the weapon which they believe will give them superiority over all of the dinosaurs Teggs and his crew are called to the rescue . . .