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Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family out of Pennsylvania to Nashville. As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor wrote songs about teenage heartbreak and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823423057Author Shelley RotnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 170gDimensions(mm) 241mm *...

From a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator comes an inspiring picture book about the power of words. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome?...

Encompassing more than 2 million acres of protected land, Yellowstone is home to a rich variety of wildlife including species like the grizzly bear, wolf, bison and wolverine. Readers will discover the rainbow waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring, the...

Throughout history and to this day, people of Asian descent have been at the forefront of artistic brilliance, scientific advancement, and athletic excellence. From Sandra Oh to Patsy Mink, Bruce Lee to Michelle Kwan, We Are Golden - written by Eva...

Who lives in the Arctic? This photographic information book by Sean Callery explores the Arctic and looks at how the animals and people that inhabit this frozen landscape survive there. Who lives in the Arctic? This photographic information...

Discover all the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts are ready to uncover, including: why some slimy Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas which king picked his nose and...

A state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A. Only in America explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer. Visit the...

Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2023 is the only book specifically designed for police officers while out on patrol. Covering a wide range of common offences, it clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation, providing offence...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

Discover the incredible history and diversity of the African continent in all its splendour with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. This fascinating and beautiful book is divided into broad geographical sections which celebrate and...

Come and join the fun with music, dancing dragons and dazzling fireworks, as Jing and her family celebrate Lunar New Year. Add over 150 stickers to bring the scenes to life.A vibrant celebration of an exciting annual festival.About the AuthorAmy Chiu...

Offering the most thought-provoking introduction to EU law. Written in a highly readable narrative style, the book provides students with a succinct yet sophisticated analysis of the core aspects of the subject, while also equipping them with the tools...

From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Queen Victoria's Secret Diary. First! Terry Deary steps into the mind...

The blood-curdling history of Britain and Ireland from Terry Deary! The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in full colour. From gory stories of...

Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Emerald Isle with history's most horrible headlines: Irish edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to Ireland. From why wax models were...

Collected Poems, Vol. 1 includes all of the poems from Henry's first three titles with Flapjack Press - Staring Directly at the Eclipse, Travelling Second Class Through Hope, and Raining Upwards. Staring Directly at the Eclipse was Henry Normal's first...

This unique series gets close up to some amazing areas of our world, and allows readers the opportunity to explore key countries, topographical features and cities in a way that is both engaging and entertaining. In addition, each book highlights...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426334535Author National Geographic KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Embark on a fascinating foray into the lives of the Ancient Romans in this second instalment of David Long's What it was like to be... series. Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the...

Grow your heart three sizes-and dazzle your eyes-with this FULL COLOR edition of the beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!-the perfect gift for under the tree and for Dr. Seuss fans and collectors any time of year!This season of giving,...

Explore Earth's settlements and communities through mapsDiscover population and settlement and explore maps of where people have settled across the globe. Which countries have few inhabitants, and where are the world's biggest and most densely packed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780974934464Author Kris BordessaFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Nomad PressPublisher Nomad PressWeight(grams) 355g

This delightful Dr. Seuss book has come back-with a brand new look! A great choice for beginning readers as well as for read-alouds, the message of the book-that kids are the same all over the world-is as true today as it was 50 years ago. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602194731Author Adam GamblePage Count 20Imprint Good Night BooksPublisher Our World of Books

In this timely follow-up to the best-selling, genre-defining Young, Gifted and Black, you can meet 52 more Black icons from around the world - this time spanning even more countries and including inspiring figures from as far back as the 1500s right up...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Steve Jobs, the visionary whose ideas still shape the world. Steve Jobs grew up surrounded by inventors, in sunny Silicon...

Have you ever wished there was a word for friends who are like family to you, or for the way you hesitate when you've forgotten someone's name? Did you know there was a special word for the distance a reindeer can travel before needing the toilet?...

"Inspiring, enlightening and powerful. We have to make these dreams come true"- Chris Packham Indigenous people and people of colour are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet often aren't heard in global conversations. In this book,...

Usman Khan was convicted of terrorism-related offences at age 20, and sent to high-security prison. He was released eight years later, and allowed to travel to London for one day, to attend an event marking the fifth anniversary of a prison education...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level What is a carbon footprint? Why do we think that the climate is changing? How does climate change affect our lives? And most important of all, what can we do about it?...

The greatest challenge is believing it's possible . . . They Did It First features fifty trailblazing scientists, artists and mathematicians who were not afraid to dream big and be the FIRST. Discover the pioneers who defied the boundaries of...

Revealed! All the cut-throat facts about Celtic Britain with history's most horrible headlines: Celts edition. Jump into Celtic life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why Celtic warriors ...

Prepare to explore our world as you've never seen it before! This collection of astounding, fun and beautiful maps explains everything about Planet Earth (and some other places!), including everything from the travels of Marco Polo to a map of the...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet and activist. From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she...

Whether your little one wants to know more about their cultural roots and ethnic origins, or they are simply curious about discovering a country rich with natural resources and rugged beauty, our African children's book collection are here to help! ...

"Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it," Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to biography. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in an entertaining, conversational way that...

Get ready for a walking tour like no other! This seriously streetwise guide is packed with themed trails, from history and skyscrapers to food, nature and spooky stuff, that reveal amazing facts and intriguing tales you won't find on the tourist routes...

This engaging book will keep young children entertained for hours as they complete the mazes, spot the odd one out, find the differences and have lots of fun with matching and spotting games. All these activities are perfect for developing pen control...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593570357Author Golden BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 168g