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An orphan girl fights to save the inhabitants of a magical house in this first book in the rollicking middle grade magical adventure series perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Greenwild! Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures where she’s one of many thieves only valued for what they can steal. When she lifts a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman’s purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggledy building. Inside, Nine meets the eccentric people who call the magical house their home: Dr. Spoon the alchemist, Flabberghast the young wizard and competitive hopscotch-er, and Eric the troll hou...
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'Sparklers' is a set of information books for pre-school children that will eventually cover all key topic areas of the early years curriculum. The books are designed to support and extend the learning of children aged 3 to 5.
Encourages young children to think about how they use their sense of touch - mainly with their hands. They are introduced to the idea of touching different textures and sensations and are taught how they can use their hands to feel and to make things. As well, they are asked how their sense of touch can carry express ideas and emotions.
Minnie's goal was to have a fun, worry free vacation with her best friend Amy. A few weeks spent in their favorite far away place before they both went back to their respective colleges. A visit to the many famous sights across the British Isles has been on both their bucket lists for a very long time, after all. However, when a mysterious taxi driver mentions a legend that somehow concerns her ancestral heritage, she decides to dig deeper. After being accused of stealing the famous statue and tourist attraction known as Sleeping Handsome, Minnie and Amy are plunged into a world they would never have imagined existed. Prince Gregory, after being awakened from being frozen in stone for hundreds of years, finds himself searching for his true love in order to reverse the stone spell on his kingdom and awaken the rest of his people. With his faithful horse Brutis by his side, he sets out to destroy his greatest enemy, release his kingdom from the stone spell, and win the heart of his princess.
Sustainable Futures explores the current threats to our world resources and the possible solutions to some of the most urgent and difficult problems facing today's decision-makers. What is a renewable energy source? Is nuclear power a good source of energy? Why are wind farms so controversial? And, how is energy linked to climate change? Energy answers these questions and many others. From turning off lights to hydroelectric schemes, Energy looks at issues surrounding the world's energy supplies and the demand for energy. Discover what we mean by a sustainable energy source, and what you can do to help conserve energy.Sustainable Futures explores the current threats to our world resources and the possible solutions to some of the most urgent and difficult problems facing today’s decision-makers.
Discusses the Iran-Contra scandal of 1986, wherein the Reagan administration sold guns to Iran in exchange for hostages and assisted the rebels trying to overthrow the government of Nicaragua.
Counting from 1 to 10 and other key numerical skills, such as counting in pairs, counting backwards and forwards in order, odds and evens, zeros, and large numbers are investigated in the natural world, at home, during mealtimes, at sporting events and other games, and on day trips. Sparklers: Work it Out is a selection of four new titles from this award-winning series which provides a colorful framework for teaching the early concepts of numbers, shapes, measuring, and sums, bringing basic numeracy skills to life and helping children tackle problem solving with confidence.
Introduction to India's weather, landscape, jobs, transportation, food, religions, and festivals.
Explains the science concepts and vocabulary behind light.