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Louise A Spilsbury
A picture book about the importance of following rules and taking responsibility –
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Space is full of mysteries! What can be found on Mars and other planets? Are there planets like Earth? Could there be aliens in space? What have astronauts who have…
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White Wolves are engaging books that children want to pick up, at a range of different reading levels. Eighteen exciting new titles reflect the range of non-fiction texts children will…
White Wolves Non-fiction is an engaging series covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of…
What happens when a wriggly caterpillar turns into a beautiful, bold butterfly? Find out in this informative, fascinating book!
Indonesia has developed rapidly in recent years to become Southeast Asias biggest economic power, with a booming export trade, expanding middle class, and the worlds largest Muslim population. If this…
Presents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done during the Renaissance, including bilge boys, woad dyers, artists’ assistants, and grooms.
Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Vikings. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young…
Animals need to eat to survive. What is eating what? Follow the food chains to find out. Learn how energy from food flows from one living thing to another -…
Polar bears are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain…
Who were the Ancient Chinese and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.
Who were the Ancient Greeks and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.
Bullying can happen to anyone. And it can take many forms, from verbal threats and physical confrontation to social ostracism and cyber-bullying. Readers will learn how to cope with bullying…
Who were the Ancient Romans and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.
Managing finances can be tricky, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. In this useful resource, readers will learn about earning money through part-time jobs or making and…
Cheetahs may be the fastest animals on land, but they are unable to outrun the dangers that have brought them to the brink of extinction. Readers will learn all about…
Each step of the life cycle for a variety of living creatures is covered in this book, guiding readers from the first stages of development through later phases and death…
This book explains the transfer of energy between living things, which is known as the food chain, in a way that allows any reader to grasp the scientific principles behind…
Being able to compare the structure and anatomy of different families of animals and detect their differences and similarities is an essential skill in life science studies. This book takes…
As concern for the environmental increases, the role of the plant kingdom in the balance of ecosystems has become key. This book explains how various types of plants absorb water…
The term landforms describes the various features, shapes, and types of land that cover more than a quarter of the Earth’s surface. In this book, readers can find out about…
Water and the natural phases it moves through are fundamental aspects of earth science. The water cycle and each of its stages are presented in a precise and clear manner…
Although rocks may initially seem like solid, unchanging substances, they are actually made up of minerals that change forms and get recycled through many different stages. This engaging book explores…
Even though natural disasters often seem inexplicable, this text takes these destructive events caused by forces of nature and describes the fundamental science behind their occurrences. Captivating diagrams and photographs…
This all-inclusive book takes a wide range of meteorological phenomena–including clouds, rain, snow, and fog–and examines their relationship to each other in order to explain how weather works in an…
Large bodies of water are all around us. Rivers flow through our towns and cities, inland lakes collect pools of fresh water, and the salty ocean covers nearly two-thirds of…
Provides tips on how students can improve their writing.
Guides readers through the many aspects of research at the library and online, including selecting quality books and materials, using primary and secondary sources, taking notes, and avoiding plagiarism –
Titles in this series help students to develop the skills they need to research history topics successfully. Each title shows students how to evaluate, organize and use information and primary…
Introduces readers to the fun of community gardens, which can bring communities together, help the environment, and provide a good use for unused lots. –
Stories of alien visitations have shocked and bewildered people for centuries. From mysterious patterns left in desert sand to bone-chilling alien abductions, follow along and gather evidence about where and…
Arguably the most intelligent of nonhuman animals, chimpanzees are endlessly fascinating. Sadly, their population has been drastically reduced over the past 50 years.
Presents some of the more unusual reptiles of the world, discussing their predatory behaviors, adaptations, and defense mechanisms.
All birds lay eggs, have feathers, and are warm-blooded. But even though they have these characteristics in common, birds are incredibly diverse in appearance, behaviors, and unique abilities. Giant wingspans…
Presents some of the more unusual insects of the world, discussing their unique behaviors, adaptations, and defense mechanisms.
