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Chester Rand: The New Path to Fortune (Classics To Go)

In this exciting story of Chester Rand, a courageous boy in a country grocery store - has a talent for illustrating - and is hired on at 16 as a newspaper artist. From there his life story is full of excitement and wonder - follow this story of personal success of an artist - from the master of personal growth Horatio Alger.(Amazon)

Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food

Chew On This should be on every teenager's essential reading list. Based on Eric Schlosser's bestselling Fast Food Nation, this is the shocking truth about the fast food industry - how it all began, its success, what fast food actually is, what goes on in the slaughterhouses, meatpacking factories and flavour labs, global advertising, merchandising in UK schools, mass production and the exploitation of young workers in the thousands of fast-food outlets throughout the world. It also takes a look at the effects on the environment and the highly topical issue of obesity. Meticulously researched, lively and informative, with first-hand accounts and quotes from children and young people, Eric Schlosser presents the facts in such a way that allows readers to make up their own minds about the incredible fast food phenomenon.Eric Schlosser is an author and investigative journalist based in New York. His first book, FAST FOOD NATION was a major international bestseller. His work has appeared in 'Atlantic Monthly', 'Rolling Stone' and the Guardian.CHEW ON THIS is his first book for children.

Chews Your Own Tasty Adventure

Join in the fun as you experiment with recipes from around the world!From cupcakes to churros and paratha to pide, chews each ingredient in an interactive game and then see which recipes you can create. Perfect for beginner cooks to start their cooking adventure, with a maximum of six key ingredients for each recipe and clear and simple instructions, but also challenges young cooks to experiment with new techniques and ingredients. Includes fun facts for each recipe and lots of top tips!Stylish illustrations from Lucia Vinti make this a perfect gift for children who love to experiment.

Chewy Hughie: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)

Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum… This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell. Pages 14-15 provide a storymap of the house, which consolidates understanding, and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Chick 'n' Pug

Chick lives for adventures. Pug lives for, well, sleep. In Chick's eyes, however, Pug can do no wrong. In fact, he is WONDERPUG! But with danger around every corner and a hero who's a little low on energy, it may be up to Chick to save the day and earn the prized role of sidechick (er, sidekick . . .) From an exceptional new talent, this is a funny, heartwarming story of misplaced hero worship as well as the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Chick 'n' Pug: The Love Pug

Puppy love is in the air!Chick and Pug are the most dynamic duo around. That is until a new pug named Daisy comes along and sets her sights on the very handsome, very brave Wonder Pug. Chick agrees: every great hero needs a fair maiden by his side. Could Pug be Daisy's knight in shining armor? Maybe, if he ever wakes up from his nap . . .Brimming with the same humor and charm fans have come to love from Chick and Pug, readers will delight in their next adventure.

Chick 'n' Pug: The Love Pug

Puppy love is in the air!Chick and Pug are the most dynamic duo around. That is until a new pug named Daisy comes along and sets her sights on the very handsome, very brave Wonder Pug. Chick agrees: every great hero needs a fair maiden by his side. Could Pug be Daisy's knight in shining armor? Maybe, if he ever wakes up from his nap . . .Brimming with the same humor and charm fans have come to love from Chick and Pug, readers will delight in their next adventure.

Chick 'n' Pug

Don't miss the start to Jennifer Sattler's beloved picture book series starring odd-couple friends Chick and Pug!Cuter than your average duck.Able to sleep through just about anything.It's a bird . . . It's a pug . . . It's . . . Chick 'n' Pug!Chick lives for adventures. Pug lives for, well, sleep. In Chick's eyes, however, Pug can do no wrong. In fact, he is WONDERPUG! But with danger around every corner and a hero who's a little low on energy, it may be up to Chick to save the day and earn the prized role of sidechick (er, sidekick . . .) From an exceptional new talent, this is a funny, heartwarming story of misplaced hero worship as well as the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

A Chick 'n' Pug Christmas

Pug is ready for the holidays in his extra cute-and extra itchy-Santa suit. Chick wants one just like it . . . until Pug explains how Santa delivers presents to kids everywhere all in one night, and Chick can't believe his ears. Clearly, Santa Claus is a superhero! And Chick wants to be his fearless sidekick. Spreading holiday cheer is no easy feat, but Chick is ready and willing, even if Pug, of course, would rather nap. Brimming with the same humor and charm fans have come to know from their favorite dynamic duo, readers will delight in this new adventure as Chick and Pug celebrate the holiday season.

A Chick 'n' Pug Christmas

Pug is ready for the holidays in his extra cute-and extra itchy-Santa suit. Chick wants one just like it . . . until Pug explains how Santa delivers presents to kids everywhere all in one night, and Chick can't believe his ears. Clearly, Santa Claus is a superhero! And Chick wants to be his fearless sidekick. Spreading holiday cheer is no easy feat, but Chick is ready and willing, even if Pug, of course, would rather nap. Brimming with the same humor and charm fans have come to know from their favorite dynamic duo, readers will delight in this new adventure as Chick and Pug celebrate the holiday season.

Chick 'n' Pug Meet the Dude

He's taller than the Chrysler Building. He drools more than a baby sucking on a piece of Jello. Dog people will revere him. Chick and Pug know him only as . . . The Dude.When the larger-than-life Dude ambles into Pug's territory and steals Squeaky Hamburger, Pug's most favorite chew toy, Chick is ready to take down the slobbering scoundrel. But that would require making Pug get up. . . . Will Chick save the day? Will Pug nap through all the best parts? One thing's for sure: The Dude has arrived. Stay tuned!

Chick 'n' Pug Meet the Dude

He's taller than the Chrysler Building. He drools more than a baby sucking on a piece of Jello. Dog people will revere him. Chick and Pug know him only as . . . The Dude.When the larger-than-life Dude ambles into Pug's territory and steals Squeaky Hamburger, Pug's most favorite chew toy, Chick is ready to take down the slobbering scoundrel. But that would require making Pug get up. . . . Will Chick save the day? Will Pug nap through all the best parts? One thing's for sure: The Dude has arrived. Stay tuned!

Chicken Come Home!

Dolly likes to lay her egg in a different place each day, to give her boy a challenge. But on this particular day she's chosen a place to roost that takes her far from home and puts her in lots of danger. Will Dolly manage to get home in time to meet her boy from school?

The Chicken Coop Scoop: Phase 4 (Collins Big Cat)

The Chicken Dance

Don Schmidt knows his name has changed from Stanley, and he believes he had a sister and she died of scarlet fever when she was fifteen but these and other details of Don's life don't quite add up.Don's family lives on a chicken farm in Horse Island, where his mother would prefer not to be. At school Don is known as 'new kid' even though he hasn't been new for years. And when Don becomes a true connoisseur of chickens and wins the Horse Island Chicken-Judging Contest, he is an instant celebrity, setting into motion a chain of events that involves his parents, the chickens and a deep dark family mystery.

The Chicken Dance

Welcome to Horse Island, where knowing about chickens is the key to popularity and eggs are more valuable than money. This is where eleven-year-old Don Schmidt lives on a chicken farm with his parents. He is sort of unpopular, both at home (where his mother refers nonstop to his talented, dancing, dead sister, Dawn) and at school (where the other kids call him "new kid†? even though he's been at the school for several years).With nowhere else to turn, Don begins a friendship with the chickens that live outside his window on the family's farm.Then one day, Don enters the chicken-judging contest at the local dairy festival and becomes the youngest person in history ever to win. This spurs a dramatic chain of events that makes Don the most popular kid in town. But it also leads him to discover that his parents have been hiding family secrets.Jacques Couvillon has created a refreshing story with a character who is charming, sincere, and just so funny. The Chicken Dance is an entertaining page-turner that readers will not want to put down.

The Chicken Gave it to Me

A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine.

Chicken In A Basket (Corgi Childrens Ser.)

A chicken, a duck and a sheep are launched in the air in the basket of a hot-air balloon made by the Montgolfier brothers. The story of this maiden voyage told from the little chicken's point of view makes a uniquely funny and informative story for beginner readers.

Chicken Licken: Ladybird First Favourite Tales (Flower Fairies Ser.)

Based on the traditional fairy tale 'Chicken Licken', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down, so he sets off to tell the king. What will happen to him and his friends Henny Penny, Turkey Lurkey and Goosey Loosey? Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

Chicken Licken: Level 1: Chicken Licken Must Know Stories: Level 1: Chicken (Must Know Stories: Level 1)

"The sky is falling in!" That's what silly young Chicken Licken thinks when an acorn falls on her head. She rushes off to tell the king. But will she ever reach the palace?A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite traditional story.Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 1 stories are told in under 500 words, for children to read independently.

Chicken Licken: Independent Reading Turquoise 7 (Reading Champion #559)

When an acorn drops on the head of Chicken Licken, he is sure the sky is falling. He sets off to tell the king all about it.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)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original 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.

Chicken Licken: Band 08/purple (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Chicken Licken is worried the sky is going to fall on his head, so he sets off with an increasing band of followers to tell the King. But will he get that far...?Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type - A traditional tale.A timeline of events retells this traditional tale for children to discuss and renact.Curriculum links - Citizenship: Choices; Science: Plants and animals in the local environment.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Chicken Licken: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader (Read It Yourself)

Based on the much-loved classic tale. Chicken Licken and his friends set off to warn the king that the sky is falling down. Little do they know, someone is following them . . . Will the feathered friends make it to the castle safe and sound?Chicken Licken is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Chicken Mission: Chaos in Cluckbridge (Chicken Mission #3)

Chickens ... we've got a cobra problem!Danger is looming over Cluckbridge Town. A cobra has escaped from the local zoom and is after the local birdlife. And if that isn't bad enough, the dastardly Most Wanted Club are back and causing trouble, too. Can Agent Cluckbucket and the Elite Chicken Squad vapourise the cobra's venom and keep the birds of Cluckbridge safe?For the awardwinning author of the Atticus Claw series.

Chicken Mission: The Curse of Fogsham Farm (Chicken Mission #2)

'Chickens: we've got a vampire problem.'In the lonely village of Fogsham, vampire mink Stella von Fangula, has risen from the grave. Her aim: to suck the blood of chickens in a bid for eternal life. In an attempt to stop Fangula, Professor Rooster orders his elite chicken squad to the scene. What he hasn't bargained on is the devious plotting of his archrival, Thaddeus E Fox and his MOST WANTED gang of criminals. Can Amy, Boo and Ruth find a way to stop Fox and Fangula and their army of zombie chickens before it's too late?