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The Journey
by Frenci SannaWhat is it like to have to leave everything behind and travel many miles to somewhere unfamiliar and strange? A mother and her two children set out on such a journey; one filled with fear of the unknown, but also great hope. Based on her own interactions with people forced to seek a new home, and told from the perspective of a young child, Francesca Sanna has created a beautiful and sensitive book that is full of significance for our time. With haunting echoes of current affairs this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and everything they know to escape the turmoil and tragedy brought by war. This book will stay with you long after the last page is turned.
Pig Kahuna: Who's That Pig? (Pig Kahuna)
by Jennifer SattlerIt's just a regular old day at the beach for Fergus and his brother, Dink.Then they see something off in the distance . . .Wait . . . it's not a something. It's a someone!She's bold.She's interesting!She's fun! But does this Pig Kahuna duo have room for a third? This newest entry in the kid-friendly series featuring Fergus and Dink captures the unique challenges and excitement of making friends, reminding readers that the best approach is always to be yourself.
The Great Barrier Reef (Earth's Incredible Places)
by Helen Scales Lisk FengA captivating illustrated introduction to The Great Barrier Reef, written by renowned Oceanographer and author, Helen Scales. Illustrated by up and comer Lisk Feng, this is perfect for intrepid young snorkelers or children curious about the world under the sea. With nearly 400,000 square kilometres of dazzling colour, intricate ecosystems and unique creatures large and small, The Great Barrier Reef is one of the great natural wonders of our world. Vibrant, dynamic illustrations illuminate this enchanting place, its animal inhabitants, and the people who have embraced it as a centrepiece of their cultures. Learn all about how the reef came to be, its place in the world, and perhaps most importantly, what we can all do to help ensure that The Great Barrier Reef will be around for countless future generations to discover!
Sobibor: A History of a Nazi Death Camp
by Jules SchelvisAuschwitz. Treblinka. The very names of these Nazi camps evoke unspeakable cruelty. Sobibör is less well known, and this book discloses the horrors perpetrated there.Established in German-occupied Poland, the camp at Sobibör began its dreadful killing operation in May 1942. By October 1943, approximately 167,000 people had been murdered there. Sobibör is not well documented and, were it not for an extraordinary revolt on 14 October 1943, we would know little about it. On that day, prisoners staged a remarkable uprising in which 300 men and women escaped. The author identifies only forty-seven who survived the war.Sent in June 1943 to Sobibör, where his wife and family were murdered, Jules Schelvis has written the first book-length, fully documented account of the camp. He details the creation of the killing centre, its personnel, the use of railways, selections, forced labour, gas chambers, escape attempts and the historic uprising.In documenting this part of Holocaust history, this compelling and well-researched account advances our knowledge and understanding of the Nazi attempt to annihilate the European Jews.Published in association with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
I Got the Spooky Spirit
by Connie Schofield-MorrisonIt's spooky season! Award-winning creators Frank Morrison and Connie Schofield-Morrison celebrate Halloween with their delightful series.It's October, and that means it's time to carve pumpkins, hang up spooky decorations, and host a big ghosty dance party! This girl hears the spooky spirit howling in the windy, misty gloom--SWOOM, SWOOP, SWOOSH! She dances with other ghouls and goblins--MONSTER MASH! She trades candy with her new spooky friend--CRACKLE CRUNCH! Halloween may only be one night, but she knows the spooky spirit will be back next year.In this exciting addition to the series including I Got the Rhythm, I Got the Christmas Spirit, and I Got the School Spirit, readers can explore the traditions of another fun holiday!
I Got the Spooky Spirit
by Connie Schofield-MorrisonIt's spooky season! Award-winning creators Frank Morrison and Connie Schofield-Morrison celebrate Halloween with their delightful series.It's October, and that means it's time to carve pumpkins, hang up spooky decorations, and host a big ghosty dance party! This girl hears the spooky spirit howling in the windy, misty gloom--SWOOM, SWOOP, SWOOSH! She dances with other ghouls and goblins--MONSTER MASH! She trades candy with her new spooky friend--CRACKLE CRUNCH! Halloween may only be one night, but she knows the spooky spirit will be back next year.In this exciting addition to the series including I Got the Rhythm, I Got the Christmas Spirit, and I Got the School Spirit, readers can explore the traditions of another fun holiday!
Wolfie's Secret
by Nicola SeniorWolfie was no ordinary wolf. He was a wolf with a difference. He had a special, super secret that nobody knew . . .Wolfie is supposed to be a big bad wolf. Unfortunately though, he's not very good at it - and worse yet, he has a terrible secret. Instead of gobbling up little pigs, Wolfie would much rather be wolfing down . . . cakes! Yes, it's true - this big, burly wolf is a star baker in the making. But can he keep his secret from that pesky Little Red?This stunning debut from author/illustrator Nicola Senior is a playful take on an old favourite tale, and one sure to make you laugh as you root for a wonderful new hero.
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Classic Seuss Ser.)
by Dr. SeussWhat a lot of hats Bartholomew has in this imaginative and clever tale! Find out what happens when the king asks him to remove them…one by one.
And to Think that I Saw it on Mulberry Street (Dr. Seuss)
by Dr. SeussThe very first title from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look on its 80th birthday, introducing Marco’s crazy carnival of creatures to a new generation of readers.
Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? (Classic Seuss Ser.)
by Dr. SeussIn this hilarious tale of mishap and misadventure, Dr. Seuss reminds us just how lucky we are.
Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book (Dr Seuss Large Formats Ser.)
by Dr. SeussA sleepy tale full of wonderful yawning creatures from the iconic Dr. Seuss, gets a brand new look! This book is the original (and the best) remedy for children who don’t want to go to sleep.
I Can Read With My Eyes Shut (Beginner Bks.)
by Dr. Seuss“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go” In this delightful book, Dr. Seuss celebrates the joys of reading, encouraging young children to take pride in their budding reading abilities.
If I Ran The Circus (Classic Seuss Ser.)
by Dr. SeussIn this delightful classic from the one and only Dr. Seuss, Morris McGurk dreams about staging the world’s greatest show!
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now? (Bright And Early Bks. #No. 13)
by Dr. SeussIn this classic Dr. Seuss tale, it’s time for Marvin K. Mooney to go to bed… but will he get the message?
The Shape of Me and Other Stuff (Bright And Early Bks. #No. 16)
by Dr. SeussFull of funny rhymes and shapes, this rhyming Dr. Seuss classic will help even the youngest child as they start to read.
There’s A Wocket in My Pocket: Dr. Seuss's Book Of Ridiculous Rhymes (Bright & Early Books(r) Ser.)
by Dr. SeussJoin Dr. Seuss on the road to reading with a host of crazy creatures, from wockets in pockets to waskets in baskets!
You Choose in Space
by Nick Sharratt Pippa GoodhartZoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to much for lunch?The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world!
School for Bandits
by Hannah ShawMr and Mrs Raccoon are terribly worried about their son Ralph. He looks like all the other raccoons, but his behaviour is just awful: he's polite, thoughful, kind and he even says please and thank you!It's time to send Ralph to the School for Bandits, where he can learn to be bad. But perhaps Ralph has a thing or two to teach his classmates.
The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons #1)
by Andy ShepherdWhen Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker ... Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons ... The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series.
Conduct Unbecoming: Gays And Lesbians In The U. S. Military (PDF)
by Randy ShiltsThe definitive book on lesbians and gay men in the US military. Randy Shilts, author of the classic documentary history of the AIDS epidemic And The Band Played On, was acclaimed for his ability to take epic histories and molding them into gripping, intimate narratives. Conduct Unbecoming, his groundbreaking exploration of lesbians and gays in the military, came out of hundreds of interviews conducted with servicepeople at all levels of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps and intense research uncovering thousands of documents resulting in a unique history of gays in the military as well as the persecution of gays in the military. Conduct Unbecoming will leave readers moved and imbued with a better understanding of the pressing situation in our nation's military. A sober, thoroughly researched and engrossingly readable history on the subject. Shilts's] chronicle is excellent military history, closely woven with an enthralling analysis of the changing definitions of sexuality and personal relationships in American society. . . . A] landmark book. . . . Remarkable. --New York Times Book Review A masterpiece of investigative reporting. . . Shilts has shown us the honor homosexuals have brought, and continue to bring, to the uniforms they wear and the country they serve. - Boston Globe Gays, we are told, would damage morale in the military. Shilts documents the fact that morale has already been eaten away by hypocrisy, contradictions, and favoritism. . . This book will be to gay and lesbian liberation what Betty Friedan's was to early feminism or Rachel Carson's to ecological consciousness. No fair-minded person can read Conduct Unbecoming and consider the present system defensible. - USA Today Gripping reading. . . . the history of homosexual people and the movement for gay/lesbian equality in the United States can nowhere be more clearly told. - Los Angeles Times
The New Babysitter (Rigby Star Independent #Blue Reader 6)
by Paul ShiptonEmma and Jake want to play. Will the new babysitter let them stay up late? Rigby Rocket offers a wide range of engaging stories and non-fiction texts. Written by much-loved children's authors, the books have been expertly levelled to ensure your children are able to read them independently.
Be Kind: You Can Make the World a Happier Place! 125 Kind Things to Say & Do
by Naomi ShulmanIn this inspirational, accessible idea book for kids aged 5 and up, 125 suggested actions encourage practicing kindness, cultivating compassion and empathy, and bringing more happiness into daily life.
Give Thanks: You Can Reach Out and Spread Joy! 50 Gratitude Activities & Games
by Naomi ShulmanThe more we notice and appreciate all the good things around us, the better we feel — and the better we feel, the more good we can do for others. Give Thanks offers simple ways kids can be aware of the gifts at hand in their lives — and reap the feel-good benefits. The book features 50 simple activity prompts, from starting a gratitude journal and taking a thankfulness walk to playing gratitude games at the dinner table and making thankful flowers (the petals represent points of gratitude), that go beyond simply saying &“thanks,&” all brought to life by the irresistably charming illustrations of Hsinping Pan. Each page offers an encouraging, uplifting, actionable way to help kids recognize they are fortunate — and to feel good about their place in the world. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Where the Stress Falls: Essays (Penguin Modern Classics #292)
by Susan SontagWhere the Stress Falls is divided into three sections: the first, 'Reading', includes ardent pieces on writers from Sontag's own private canon - Machado de Assis, Barthes, W. G. Sebald, Borges, Tsvetaeva and Elizabeth Hardwick. In the second, 'Seeing', she shares her passions for film, dance, photography, painting, opera and theatre. And in the final section, 'There and Here', Sontag explores her own commitments to the work (and activism) of conscience and to the vocation of the writer.
Garland Of Lights: A Diwali Story
by Chitra SoundarOne lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth. She blesses all with wisdom and health.Two lamps to thank the sun and the moon.They give us life, light and good fortune.Come along as we celebrate the magical moments that make up Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in the warm light of thirteen diyas and just as many treasured traditions. See if you can count all the diyas and celebrate all the wonderful gifts Diwali has to offer--music and mouthwatering sweets, swirling rangolis and sweet-smelling marigolds, laughter and light. With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to share for one of the world's biggest and brightest holidays.