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This new edition of the Bond 11+ Maths Assessment Papers for 8-9 years now includes full explanations in the pull-out answer section in the centre of the book. Used with the Maths 11+ Handbook and other supporting Bond titles, the Assessment Papers offer...

I was supposed to be having the time of my life.When Esther Greenwood wins an internship on a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles...

Meet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable - together. This is their true story. RENEE: I was ten years old then, and my sister was eight. The responsibility was on me to warn everyone when the...

Daily practice is the best way to improve children's Spelling skills - that's why we've written this fantastic Daily Practice workbook for the Year 1 Spring Term! Packed with colourful characters and engaging activities, there's a page of Spelling...

Discover the story of Mary Anning, the world's best-known fossil hunter. As a baby, Mary was struck by lightning, then as a little girl she found a fossilised sea monster, the most important prehistoric discovery of its time. This spectacular tale of a...

This semi-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War. This beautiful new edition celebrates the fifty year anniversary of an...

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This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg - the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to raise awareness about the world's climate crisis - using allegory to make this important topic accessible to...

The fully anglicized text uses the accurate and accessible ERV (Easy-to-Read Version) translation. The contemporary language makes the ERV Holy Bible easy to get into, so that you can get a lot out of it! Many extra features are included to help you...

From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story. From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world,...

Mary is a brave nurse. When a war starts in the Crimea she sails across the sea to help, and even enters the battlefield!Hopscotch Histories are brand new stories in historical settings, told in under 400 words, perfect for children who are building up...

Discover all the foul facts about the history of fortresses with history's most horrible headlines: Crackin' Castles edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to 50 foul castles...

Michael Jordan's mother and sister team up for this heartwarming and inspirational picture book about faith and hope and how any family working together can help a child make his or her dreams come true.Michael Jordan. The mere mention of the name...

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the exciting real-life adventures of Ada Lovelace, one of the world's first computer programmers.Growing up in nineteenth century London, England, Ada is curious about absolutely...

Between the deserts of Mali and the rivers of Mauritania is a song known only to Africa itself. It is a song that can be heard every day, as long as the wind isn't blowing too hard. It is the song of the Luminaries, a group of women with powerful magic...

Hear all about the Tudors from the great scribe Arthur Inkbott - history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey through Tudor times with Arthur Inkblott, Queen Elizbeth I's favourite scribe and his pet ferret, Smudge. Meet...

There's Dad's disgusting nettle soup and peculiar pancakes, horrible home haircuts, punishing press-ups and scum in the bath tub. BUT then there's the joy of boxing lessons with Dad, fun family outings, jokes and pranks - and storytelling round the fire...

Day after day, Nemy is forced to sow seeds in the sugarcane plantation, until one night, she follows a woman called Big Mother to a hidden shack. There, she finds a group of women braiding each other's hair. But these are no ordinary braids. Hidden in...

Xenophon was acknowledged in Antiquity as a philosopher, a historian (third in the triad of great Classical historians, alongside Herodotus and Thucydides), and a literary artist. His narrative was appreciated for its literary qualities including its...

'Once, a long time ago, in a town called Nazareth, a little donkey was born.' As the wonderful events of the Nativity unfold, Brian Wildsmith tells of the journey of a little girl and a donkey to Bethlehem. It is their perspective on the Christmas story...

When a young girl meets the famous Claude Monet in his garden at Giverny, she learns the importance of staying true to your own vision.This intriguing child's-eye view of Monet and the development of impressionism takes as its premise how artists flocked...

Uncover the REAL FACTS behind the Gigantosaurus TV animation and explore everything you need to know about dinosaurs in this first DINOPEDIA!Follow Mazu, Tiny, Rocky and Bill as they explore the land of Cretacia - a prehistoric world full of life! There...

Loved by millions of children around the world Pippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children's characters of all time. This new edition of the classic Pippi story by Astrid Lindgren, contains brand new black and white artwork by award-winning...

Circle loves the tower that the squares and hexagons have built and wants to make his own. But circles, diamonds and triangles are pointier, rounder and much wobblier - making a tower is not as easy as it looks! The shapes try and try but their tower...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316498166Author James PattersonFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Little, Brown Young ReadersPublisher Little, Brown & CompanyWeight(grams)...

The SPECTACULAR debut children's book from TV presenter and YouTube star Adam B! Everybody dreams of becoming a superstar YouTube sensation, but for Adam - a penniless, cameraless nobody, with only one friend - it isn't just a dream, it's a COMPLETE...

Emmy is brilliant at the computer game, Illusory Isles. Her avatar is a powerful fire elemental with magma claws and flaming breath. When Emmy's gaming video gets a front-page feature, thousands of devoted fans flock to watch her battle the ultimate...

A rollicking read-aloud and terrific "read-to-myself" story, full of complete with backmatter about Isabella's favorite women throughout history!A New York Times Bestseller!Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Ask Isabella...She takes a wild ride-and...

With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie's kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clearer. Every morning,...

At the front of a middle school classroom in Oklahoma, a boy named Khosrou (whom everyone calls "Daniel") stands, trying to tell a story. His story. But no one believes a word he says. To them he is a dark-skinned, hairy-armed boy with a big butt whose...

A summer that will change lives forever The Highlands, 1881 A boy seeking a father... A girl seeking treasure... A writer seeking a story... When Robert Louis Stevenson sketches a map to amuse his stepson Sam, it sets them off on the adventure...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800992757Author Valeriane LeblondFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 230mm * 230mm * 10mm

Strong queens, wise kings, secret plots and fierce battles -- discover the historic legends of Scotland's most famous monarchs. In this stunning collection, Carnegie-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin tells captivating tales of ten...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899558531Author Joan NegrescolorFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Little GestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

From the award-winning creator of My Dad Used to Be So Cool and Tough Guys Have Feelings Too comes a charming picture book inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing 19th-century doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants...

I was supposed to be having the time of my life.When Esther Greenwood wins an internship on a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781988220079Author Marian KeenFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Keen Ideas PublishingPublisher Keen Ideas PublishingWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm)...

The day of 9 Thermidor (27 July 1794) is universally acknowledged as a major turning-point in the history of the French Revolution. At 12.00 midnight, Maximilien Robespierre, the most prominent member of the Committee of Public Safety which had for more...

Marcia Williams brings the Tudor kings and queens to life in her trademark comic strip style.Join much-loved author/illustrator Marcia Williams on a comic strip journey through Tudor history! A witty, accessible introduction to the Tudors, with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781761100857Author Sam KerrFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Simon & Schuster AustraliaPublisher Simon & Schuster Australia