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Heroes are found in every walk of life, and can be human or animal. This title features a varied selection of heroic figures, from the firefighters of 9/11 and Christopher Reeve, to Scarlett the Cat who saved her kittens from a burning building. Readers w

“Raina Telgemeier fans will lap this up.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksA laugh-out-loud funny and empowering graphic memoir about growing up and finding your voice. Twelve-year-old Cindy has just dipped a toe into seventh-grade drama—with its complicated friendships, bullies, and cute boys—when she earns an internship as a cub reporter at a local newspaper in the early 1970s. A (rare) young female reporter takes Cindy under her wing, and Cindy soon learns not only how to write a...

Help children, aged 7 plus, understand why making mistakes helps you learn, and why taking risks and challenging yourself makes your brain stronger and more powerful. This book is packed with fun and varied ways for children to improve concentration, positivity, confidence and mental wellbeing in a way that works for them. Grow your Mind is a series of books that explore how we develop a 'Growth Mindset' - when children believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronge...

Children learn what brings people together in the wonderful Small World series. These charming books take kids around the world to discover what makes people smile.

Accessible yet sophisticated book that covers the risks involved in going on line and what you can do to protect yourself. Also asks whether more regulations on internet use are a good idea.

Sportsmanship examines sporting traditions from around the world and explores the difference between following the rules and being a good sport. How do different cultures and sports define being a good sport? Are there different expectations for professional athletes than there are for amateurs? Exciting and varied case studies are used throughout this book to illustrate issues and concepts.

Saving money for something? Then this is the book for you! Danny Dollar, the “King of Cha-Ching,” will teach you to make money, save money, and spend money wisely—and to dream big! Maybe you get an allowance (clean the bathroom anyone?) or have been gifted money (birthday present?) but did you know that you can actually start a business and make your own money? Even as a kid! It’s called being an entrepreneur. Danny shares tips for starting your own business, like how to write a business plan an...

Do you or your child feel so anxious that you feel ALMOST ILL WITH EXAM STRESS? Or let yourself down in exams through PARALYSING NERVES? Here is a twin track self help hypnotherapy recording for adults and young people over the age of about fourteen years which might well put an end to all that stress! Gentle & relaxing, it gives POWERFUL SUGGESTIONS FOR CALM, CONTROL AND CONCENTRATION and also teaches VERY USEFUL EXAM TECHNIQUES to employ on the day. Listen to the longer track when there is ti...

A fascinating dual biography of tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert celebrates the power of equality, respect, and sportsmanship. Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert come from completely different places and play tennis in completely different ways. Chrissie is the all-American girl: practiced, poised, with perfect technique. Martina hails from Czechoslovakia, a Communist country, and her game is ruled by emotion. Everything about them is different, except one thing: they both wan...