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Series: TrailblazersScientists Who Dared to Be DifferentPaperback
Emily Holland9781838576011
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 15, 2020
This innovative and boldly visual book will inspire children to pursue careers in scientific fields and spark their curiosity about the history of science.Explains the groundbreaking contributions made by these revolutionary men and women in a clear and informative way.It is a fascinating look at the most important scientists and their discoveries and is the perfect way for kids to meet science's most influential individuals.
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Series: Best Ever Wordsearch for KidsPaperback
Ivy Finnegan9781839406560
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11
Oct 01, 2020
This delightful activity book features a wide variety of themed wordsearches. Featuring cute and funny cartoon illustrations, this collection provides a fun way for young readers to build their vocabulary and general knowledge. Puzzle themes include:• Polar Animals• Countries of the World• Famous Places• Sports Presented in an affordable, compact format using high-quality paper, this puzzle book is perfect for vacations, rainy days, and long journeys. Suitable for readers aged 7+.
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Series: Rainbow Unicorns Activity BookPaperback
Samantha Hilton9781839405914
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11
Oct 01, 2020
Discover a magical world beyond the clouds, where rainbows shimmer and unicorns play all day! This adorable activity book is absolutely overflowing with enchanting puzzles. Young readers can join unicorn friends Rosie, Violet, and Amber as they explore Rainbow Land and face various challenges.Activities include:• Wordsearches• Spot-the-difference • Number puzzles• Drawing projects• Mazes Featuring spectacular full-color illustrations by Camilla Garofano, this activity book is a great way for kids to improve problem solving and observation skill... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Nature Activity BookPaperback
Eilidh Muldoon9781839405907
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11
Oct 01, 2020
This brilliant book allows kids to have fun solving puzzles while learning about the world around them.Perfect for long journeys, rainy days or school holidays, the Amazing Nature Activity Book will keep kids entertained for hours on end.Eilidh Muldoon's gorgeous artwork brings the world to life.
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Series: Super Wordsearch for KidsPaperback
Ivy Finnegan9781839406553
$7.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11
Oct 15, 2020
This charming, fully illustrated activity book is packed with wordsearch puzzles that will keep kids busy for hours. With a variety of fun themes, this collection is a great way of building vocabulary, developing problem-solving skills and boosting general knowledge. Themes include:• Transport• In the Jungle• The Solar System, and many more! Presented in an affordable, compact format using high-quality paper, this wordsearch collection is perfect for vacations, rainy days, and long journeys. Ideal for readers aged 7+.
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Series: How Your Body WorksThe Ultimate Visual Guide for ChildrenPaperback
Penny Worms9781839404191
$16.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 15, 2020
The text is broken into bite-sized paragraphs: clear, highly informative, short and to-the-point.The appealing and modern visual style mixes photographs, infographics, cartoons and computer rendered diagrams to explain clearly and effectively how the body works.The book is broken down into these chapters:BUILDING A BODY (cells, DNA, general overview, reproduction)FUELLING THE BODY (digestion and waste)BONES AND MUSCLESHEART AND LUNGSCONTROL CENTRE (brains and senses)DEFENCE SYSTEMS (repelling diseases)Encourages STEM learning.
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Series: Arcturus Children's Reference LibraryChildren's Encyclopedia of Science ExperimentsHardcover
Thomas Canavan9781838576806
$19.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 15, 2020
This comprehensive encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs.Includes detailed factboxes summarising each experiment.The Children's Encyclopedia series has been translated into 16 languages and sold over 715,000 copies worldwide!
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Series: Magical Christmas Activity BookPaperback
Sam Loman9781839406096
$12.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10
Oct 31, 2020
Packed with varied and fun activities such as spot the odd one out, coloring activities and number puzzles.Illustrated in a colorful, friendly way with favorite Christmas characters such as Santa, his elves, the reindeer, snowmen and many more.Sam Loman's titles published by Arcturus have sold over 750,000 copies worldwide!
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Series: Amazing Art for Creative KidsTurn everyday stuff into a monster-size Maché Dinosaur, a Plant Pot Chimpanzee and much more.1st editionHardcover
Emily Kington9781913440435
$25.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11
Oct 11, 2020
Everyone can be a great artist with easy to follow, step-by step instructions and clear illustrations, to make over 30 spectacular models and sculptures out of practically nothing. . Get ready for Halloween and make Beastly Bats and spook up your wardrobe with a Frankenstein coat hanger. . Create your own Cardboard City. . Brighten up your bookshelves with Funky Chicken Bookends. . Need a Monster Greedy Bin to keep your room tidy? Look no further! It's fun to make things with paper maché and other cool art techniques. Unplug and recycle c... + Read More
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Series: Explore Your WorldEngines!With 25 Science Projects for KidsPaperback
Donna McKinney9781619309401
$18.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Oct 15, 2021
A full-color introduction to the engines that power our world, packed with STEM activities and text-to-world connections that invite kids ages 7 to 10 to discovery the wonderful world of engines and motors! From ancient times to now, engines have powered the activities of people’s lives. Engines! With Science Projects for Kids invites readers ages 7 to 10 to explore engines through hands-on STEM projects that deepen their understanding of engines, what makes them hum, and all the special jobs they do for humans. Interact with engaging text that... + Read More
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Series: Explore Your WorldEngines!With 25 Science Projects for KidsHardcover
Donna McKinney9781619309371
$25.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Oct 15, 2021
A full-color introduction to the engines that power our world, packed with STEM activities and text-to-world connections that invite kids ages 7 to 10 to discovery the wonderful world of engines and motors! From ancient times to now, engines have powered the activities of people’s lives. Engines! With Science Projects for Kids invites readers ages 7 to 10 to explore engines through hands-on STEM projects that deepen their understanding of engines, what makes them hum, and all the special jobs they do for humans. Interact with engaging text that... + Read More
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Series: Inquire & InvestigateReconstructionThe Rebuilding of the United States after the Civil WarPaperback
Judy Dodge Cummings9781619309760
$22.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Grade (US) from 6 - 9
Nov 15, 2021
Skipping Stones 2022 Honors Award Winner!A deep dive into the period after the Civil War, when the country struggled to both heal and find a way forward. An essential read for students ages 12 to 15 in today’s cultural climate. After the Civil War, Americans struggled to repair the divided nation. How does a country rebuild the infrastructure, government, and economy of a huge region while taking steps to resolve the status of 4 million newly freed slaves? In Reconstruction: The Rebuilding of the United States After the Civil War, middle scho... + Read More
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Series: Inquire & InvestigateReconstructionThe Rebuilding of the United States after the Civil WarHardcover
Judy Dodge Cummings9781619309739
$29.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Grade (US) from 6 - 9
Nov 15, 2021
Skipping Stones 2022 Honors Award Winner!A deep dive into the period after the Civil War, when the country struggled to both heal and find a way forward. An essential read for students ages 12 to 15 in today’s cultural climate. After the Civil War, Americans struggled to repair the divided nation. How does a country rebuild the infrastructure, government, and economy of a huge region while taking steps to resolve the status of 4 million newly freed slaves? In Reconstruction: The Rebuilding of the United States After the Civil War, middle scho... + Read More
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Series: Inquire & InvestigateWorld War IThe Great War to End All WarsPaperback
Julie Knutson9781619309722
$22.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Grade (US) from 6 - 9
Jun 15, 2022
An interdisciplinary book for students ages 12 to 15 that delves into one of the most horrific periods in global history. An excellent roadmap for today’s political climate. The basic human losses of World War I can be made plain with these staggering casualties: 9 million dead soldiers, 7 million civilian lives lost, millions more wounded. But those numbers only hint at the devastation, both political and personal, that lies at the heart of the Great War. World War I: The Great War to End All Wars for ages 12 to 15 brings to light the key ... + Read More
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Series: Inquire & InvestigateWorld War IThe Great War to End All WarsHardcover
Julie Knutson9781619309692
$29.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Grade (US) from 6 - 9
Jun 15, 2022
An interdisciplinary book for students ages 12 to 15 that delves into one of the most horrific periods in global history. An excellent roadmap for today’s political climate. The basic human losses of World War I can be made plain with these staggering casualties: 9 million dead soldiers, 7 million civilian lives lost, millions more wounded. But those numbers only hint at the devastation, both political and personal, that lies at the heart of the Great War. World War I: The Great War to End All Wars for ages 12 to 15 brings to light the key d... + Read More
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Series: Sweet Cherry Easy ClassicsTimon of Athens: A Shakespeare Children's StoryBTPS EditionHardcover
William Shakespeare9781782267300
$8.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Oct 27, 2020
An illustrated adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous play – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens is the tale of a rich Athenian who lived a lavish life, spending his wealth on his friends. Eventually, when his wealth ceases and he asks his friends for help, Timon is shocked to find that none of them are prepared to do so. This fills him with hatred for humanity, and he goes on to live the life of a hermit.About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics:Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated... + Read More
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Series: Sweet Cherry Easy ClassicsTimon of Athens: A Shakespeare Children's StoryBTPS EditionPaperback
William Shakespeare9781782267232
$7.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Oct 06, 2020
An illustrated adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous play – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens is the tale of a rich Athenian who lived a lavish life, spending his wealth on his friends. Eventually, when his wealth ceases and he asks his friends for help, Timon is shocked to find that none of them are prepared to do so. This fills him with hatred for humanity, and he goes on to live the life of a hermit.About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics:Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated... + Read More
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Series: Sweet Cherry Easy ClassicsSherlock Holmes: The Musgrave RitualBTPS EditionPaperback
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle9781782266587
$8.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Oct 27, 2020
An illustrated adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes adventure – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! It’s time for Holmes to rewrite history. When asked by his old school friend to help track down a missing maid, the genius detective finds himself unraveling a centuries-old mystery, and discovering much more than he expected. About the Series: Sherlock and Watson – the original crime-fighting duo! Catching curious criminals, solving ancient riddles and defending the honour of the king and the country are all in a day’s work ... + Read More
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Series: Hopeless HeroesHopeless Heroes: Time’s Up, Tim!Paperback
Stella Tarakson9781782266440
$8.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Oct 27, 2020
Book 10 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! Breaking news: Hera is loose in the modern day and giving London an Ancient Greek makeover. That is until her son arrives to steal her thunder. "Did someone say thunder?" Tim’s final adventure is an A to Z of Olympic family drama, and all he has to help is a box he can’topen. Where curiosity was Pandora’s weakness, can hope bring our hero strength? About the Hopeless Heroes series: Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, ... + Read More
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Series: Sweet Cherry Easy ClassicsJane Austen Children's Stories: Mansfield ParkBTPS EditionPaperback
Jane Austen9781782267539
$8.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 9
Oct 27, 2020
An illustrated adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!At ten years old, Fanny is sent to live with rich relatives at Mansfield Park. Fanny doesn't fit in there but she is grateful for the friendship of her cousin, Edmund. Years later, the arrival of Henry and Mary Crawford upsets their quiet lives. With even Edmund acting differently, can Fanny stay true to herself?About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics:Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated stories for children, int... + Read More
An illustrated adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages!All Catherine wants is to be like the heroines in the books she reads. On her first trip away from home, she finally gets her chance. A new friendship and a growing love lead her to the spooky Northanger Abbey. There Catherine will find that a little imagination can cause a lot of trouble.About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics:Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated stories for children, introducing these timeless ... + Read More
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Series: Zoey and SassafrasBips and RosesZoey and Sassafras #8Hardcover
Asia Citro9781943147809
$21.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 10
Oct 20, 2020
Oh no! There's a big problem with the forest roses . . . magical roses that are very important because they are the first food for newborn hippogriffs. Can Zoey, Pip, and Sassafras use their science know-how to fix the magical roses before the hippogriff eggs hatch?
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Series: Yara's SpringPaperback
Jamal Saeed9781773214399
$12.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14
Oct 13, 2020
Coming of age against all odds in the midst of the Arab Spring. Growing up in Aleppo, Yara’s childhood has long been shadowed by the coming revolution. But when the Arab Spring finally arrives at Yara’s doorstep, it is worse than even her Nana imagined: sudden, violent, and deadly. When rescuers dig Yara out from under the rubble that was once her family’s home, she emerges to a changed world. Her parents and Nana are gone, and her brother, Saad, can’t speak—struck silent by everything he’s seen. Now, with her friend Shireen and Shireen’s chari... + Read More
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Series: The Name I Call MyselfHardcover
Hasan Namir9781551528090
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9
Oct 01, 2020
A sweet and moving picture book depicting Ari's gender journey from childhood to adolescence in order to discover who they really are. Meet Ari, a young person who doesn't like to be called by their birth name Edward: "When I think of the name Edward, I imagine old kings who snore a lot." Throughout this beautiful and engaging picture book, we watch Ari grow up before our very eyes as they navigate the ins and outs of their gender identity; we see how, as a child, they prefer dolls and princess movies, and want to grow out their hair, though t... + Read More
A visionary young-adult illustrated novel about Eggs, a homeless girl who knows how to fly. In a rusted unnamed city full of five-dollar hotels and flea markets, a young homeless girl named Eggs is trying to make her way in the world. She's shy and bold at the same time, and wary of strangers, but she is convinced beyond all reason that she can fly. And fly she does, from rooftop to rooftop, from chimneys to phone wires; she scurries up the sides of buildings and sneaks into secret lairs. Eggs is a loner, but she makes two friends: Grack, who... + Read More
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Series: The Ice ShackPaperback
Katia Canciani9781550818505
$12.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Nov 19, 2020
***BEST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS 2021 CATALOGUE*** The most beautiful ice-fishing shack on the whole coast belongs to Alphonse. But he can’t seem to catch a thing—not even a sock, or an old pair of underwear! How will he ever win the Best Fisherman Contest?!
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Series: The Amazing A-Z of ResiliencePaperback
David Gumbrell9781787753662
$28.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 21, 2020
This fun illustrated alphabet book creates discussion on mental health with children aged 8-12 in an innovative, interactive way. Each letter provides an activity for the child which links to wellbeing, and the section for adults explains how to use these to start conversations on resilience, feelings and mental health.
The seasons are changing in the garden, and Poppy and Sam are stocking up for a long winter’s nap. There’s just one problem: Poppy can’t sleep! Determined to hibernate like her friends, Poppy and her panda buddy, Sam, go hunting for advice on how to get to sleep. Other garden creatures are full of ideas on how to nod off. The bees suggest snuggling into a honeycomb. The frog says a mug of fly milk does the trick, while the ants recommend a good book before bed. But will anything help Poppy fall asleep? The third book in the Poppy and Sam s... + Read More
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Series: Sometimes a Wall…Hardcover
Dianne White9781771473736
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Oct 15, 2020
An afternoon in the playground introduces different kinds of walls: a brick wall to draw on with chalk, a water wall, and a climbing wall. What follows is a playful yet profound exploration of the many ways walls can divide us or bring us together. When one child is excluded from a game, another builds a castle to leave him out. When the builder declares the castle MINE, other kids feel alienated—but the builder becomes lonely, too, when the others have fun without him. The book ends with the optimism of a new start: friendship, forgiveness, an... + Read More
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Series: Maurice and His DictionaryA True StoryHardcover
Cary Fagan9781771473231
$19.95JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12
Oct 15, 2020
This is the story of one refugee family’s harrowing journey, based on author Cary Fagan’s own family history. The graphic novel follows a young Jewish boy, Maurice, and his family as they flee their home in Belgium during the Second World War. They travel by train to Paris, through Spain to Portugal, and finally across the ocean to Jamaica, where they settle in an internment camp. All the while, Maurice is intent on continuing his education and growing up to be a lawyer. He overcomes obstacles to find a professor to study with, works toward ... + Read More
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Series: An Inuksuk Means WelcomePaperback
Mary Wallace9781771474351
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 15, 2020
An inuksuk is a stone landmark that different peoples of the Arctic region build to leave a symbolic message. Inuksuit (the plural of inuksuk) can point the way, express joy, or simply say: welcome. A central image in Inuit culture, the inuksuk frames this picture book as an acrostic: readers will learn seven words from the Inuktitut language whose first letters together spell INUKSUK. Each word is presented in English and in Inuktitut characters, with phonetic pronunciation guides provided. The words and their definitions give a sense of th... + Read More
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Series: Moto and MeMy Year as a Wildcat's Foster MomPaperback
Suzi Eszterhas9781771474269
$11.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Oct 15, 2020
Moto and Me tells the remarkable firsthand story of wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas’s care for an orphaned baby serval—a small, spotted wildcat—in Kenya. When a grass fire separates the serval from his family, a ranger asks Suzi, who is living in a bush camp and is skilled with animals, to be the serval’s foster mom. The book chronicles Suzi’s tender care of Moto, including how she feeds, bathes, and plays with him, and helps him develop hunting skills. Her goal is to help him learn how to survive on his own in the wild. After 6 months, ... + Read More
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Series: My Wild LifeAdventures of a Wildlife PhotographerHardcover
Suzi Eszterhas9781771474078
$19.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10
Oct 15, 2020
As a young girl, Suzi Eszterhas knew she wanted to be a wildlife photographer. But how did she go from snapping pictures of cats in her backyard to taking photos of cheetah cubs in Kenya? In this nonfiction picture-book biography, Eszterhas invites readers to find out what her life is like behind the lens. Spectacular photographs of animals paired with compelling anecdotes will instantly draw readers in. Each section of the book explores a unique part of Eszterhas’s job with energetic and engaging language. Along with photography tips and st... + Read More
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Series: Do Animals?Do Lizards Eat Ice Cream?How Animals Beat the HeatHardcover
Etta Kaner9781771473989
$19.95JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Oct 15, 2020
A fun, factual, interactive exploration of how animals stay cool in hot weather, for ages 4 to 8 Do koalas run through sprinklers? Do ants sit in front of air conditioners? No! But in ultra-hot weather, animals and humans alike have adopted creative ways to beat the heat. From lizards that dance to keep their feet cool, to elephants that use their ears like fans, this funny and informative book reveals how animals adapt to survive warm weather. Written in question-and-answer format and featuring playful imagery, this summery sequel to Do... + Read More
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Series: The In-Between1st editionPaperback
Marcus Youssef9781772012408
$16.95YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 8 - 15
Oct 20, 2020
Adopted as a baby by white parents who found her in an orphanage in Vietnam, Lily has always considered herself Canadian. When Karim – a guy she’s liked for a long time – finally starts to show interest in her, Lily’s best friend Brit starts to hang out with some grade-twelves with radical opinions about immigrants. After a conflict between Brit and Karim breaks out when other students share racist, anti-immigrant memes, a misunderstanding leads to a lockdown in the school. Lily finds herself right in the middle, forced to make hard choices abo... + Read More
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The In-Between 1st edition Paperback 9781772012408 $16.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Grade (CAN) from 8 - 15 Oct 20, 2020