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12 year old Mary's beloved grandmother is near the end of her life. Letting go is hard — until Granny's long-dead mammy appears. Her ghost has returned to help her dying daughter say goodbye to the ones she loves. But first she needs to take them all on a road trip to the past. A GREYHOUND OF A GIRL is a perfectly-pitched funny and tender tale about four generations of an Irish family, and the special bonds between mothers and daughters. It will entrance readers from 10 to adult.

Otto and Leni have escaped to England from Nazi Germany. They thought they were safe, but now the British want them to go back. Dropped behind enemy lines, they embark on a secret operation codenamed Wolfsangel. Their mission is to find and kidnap a girl who could bring down Hitler And so begins their bravest journey yet.

It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Who was sentenced to death — by coffee? Where you could be whipped for flying a kite? Why a cockerel was burnt at the stake? Find out the truth about brutal school beatings, test you local policeman, and see if you can escape beheading in the Tower of London game.

Everybody knows Tutankhamun was a Pharaoh with an-over-the top burial mask who went to an early grave. But did you know that he was the leader of the world's number-one superpower at nine years old and he married his own sister? This title provides everything you ever wanted to know about the boy with the cursed tomb with all the grisly bits left in.

Nathan's father has been arrested. He works for the Ministry of Defence and is accused of leaking top secret information. But as he is dragged into a police car, he gives Nathan a message. It leads to a riddle, but it's not from Dad. It's from an ex-Bletchley Park employee, Lily Wilson, and was written in 1940. Nathan begins to follow the clues left behind by Lily. But how can this war-time story link to his father's fate? Hope for Dad's appeal is fading fast. He must solve the puzzle. Time is running out.

Join Mary Wade on a long and perilous journey that begins in the slums of eighteenth century London. Aged thirteen, Mary is imprisoned in Newgate prison awaiting sentence of death for a petty theft. When her sentence is commuted to transportation she sets sail on board a prison ship to the other side of the world. Australi brings the promise of a new life, but does Mary have what it takes to make it in the land of opportunity?

Kitty and Bunny are playing. They have a round ball. The ball goes boing! Join Kitty and Bunny as they play with all their toys — and learn shapes along the way. Preschool children will love the Little Learners series, created especially for them, with chunky pages and a tab-index that's perfect for little hands.

The fabulous fishy adventure by the creators of The Gruffalo is now available in this fantastic read-alone format. This Early Rader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, but in a pocket-book format, and with a clearer typeface and layout to support children who are gaining confidence in reading. Tiddler is picture-book perfection.

In 1939, on a royal tour of Dartmouth Naval College, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) meets the dashing Prince Philip of Greece. Immediately they begin a correspondence, as war breas out across Europe, where Philip is sent to serve in the Navy. Elizabeth convinces her father the King, despite his reservations, to allow her to sign up to the war effort and joins the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service. Serving her country, driving truks and fixing cars, Elizabeth wonders, will she ever see her prince again?

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess? This is a wonderfully funny new story from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man.

Help students be the best they can be with these 21 colorful speech bubbles emphasizing good character. Includes 24 pieces: — 21 quotes in speech bubbles; — 3 blank bubbles; — activity guide.

Round up your students and rustle up the learning with this fun western-themed bulletin board set. Includes 44 pieces: — 1 horse (16” high) and 2 large characters (21” high); — 4 cactus accents; — 36 ready-to-personalize cowboy hats; — blank banner (23.5” x 4.5”); — activity guide.

The Trials are over. WICKED have collected all the information they can. Now it's up to the Gladers to complete the blueprint for the cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test. But something has happened that no-one at WICKED has foreseen: Thomas has remembered more than they think. And he knows WICKED can't be trusted... The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. With the Gladers divided, can they all make it

These thrilling wartime adventures transport the reader to the heat of battle. Deadly Skies sees John Smith, Spitfire pilot, in the throes of the Battle of Britain. Tank Attack takes the action to the deserts of North Africa as John witnesses the Battle of El Alamein from behind a tank. Behind Enemy Lines takes us forward to 1943 to the jungles of South-East Asia, as John undertakes a dangerous commando mission. Riveting fictionalized accounts, packed with historical detail, give a new immediacy to WWII that will enthral young male readers.

Put young children on the road to learning success with this collection of fun, reproducible skill-building practice pages. Perfect for home or school, these age-appropriate activities teach and reinforce key skills, such as alphabet and number recognition, colors and shapes, visual perception, classifying, fine-motor skills, and so much more. For use with Grade K.

Put young children on the road to learning success with this collection of fun, reproducible skill-building practice pages. Perfect for home or school, these age-appropriate activities teach and reinforce key skills, such as alphabet and number recognition, colors and shapes, visual perception, classifying, fine-motor skills, and so much more. For use with Grade PreK.

Put young children on the road to learning success with this collection of fun, reproducible skill-building practice pages. Perfect for home or school, these age-appropriate activities teach and reinforce key skills, such as alphabet and number recognition, colors and shapes, visual perception, classifying, fine-motor skills, and so much more. For use with Grade K.

Put young children on the road to learning success with this collection of fun, reproducible skill-building practice pages. Perfect for home or school, these age-appropriate activities teach and reinforce key skills, such as alphabet and number recognition, colors and shapes, visual perception, classifying, fine-motor skills, and so much more. For use with Grade K.

In the early 16th century, in what is now central Mexico, the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan was home to more than 200,000 people. From the empires earliest roots to its eventual demise, this title details the incredible rise and fall of one of the greatest civilizations in history. It also examines ancient Aztec religious beliefs, scientific innovations, and daily life, as well as how the civilizations culture has affected the world we live in today.

More than 5,000 years ago, ancient Egypt first began to develop along the banks of the Nile River. From the Great Pyramid at Giza to the countless artifacts discovered by archaeologists, remnants of this remarkable civilization have long captured our imaginations. Readers will discover how Egypt was formed, how its leaders governed their people, and what daily life was like for the average ancient Egyptian. They will also learn how Egyptian culture and innovations have played a role in the development of modern society.

During the 12th century, high up in the Andes Mountains of South America, the Inca people established their capital city, Cusco. The great city still stands today, in what is now the country of Peru, and it is far from the only remnant of the Inca culture to have a lasting impact on the world. This title explores the rise and fall of the Inca Empire. Readers will discover how the empire was governed, what daily life was like for its people, and much more.

Take a journey back in time to witness the development of history's greatest civilizations! Engaging text and eye-catching images teach you about the history, culture, and daily life of each civilization and show you how each civilization continues to affect our world today!

Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of history's greatest civilizations. This title details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the Spanish in the 16th century. Readers will discover how Mayan culture grew and developed over time and how these remarkable people continue to influence the world today.

Over ten thousand years ago, humans began settling in the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in what is now southwestern Asia. Over time, these early settlements grew into Mesopotamia, the worlds first civilization. This book details the long history of this incredible civilization and the incredible impact it had on the development of the world as we know it today.