Beverly, Harriet, Madison, and Eston are Thomas Jefferson's children by one of his slaves, Sally Hemings, and while they do get special treatment - better work, better shoes, even violin lessons - they are still slaves, and are never to mention who their father is. The lighter-skinned children have been promised a chance to escape into white society, but what does this mean for the children who…
This endearing 19th-century family saga follows the lives, loves and losses of one pioneering family and two escaped convicts as they open up the land in Victoria, Australia. This classic Australian story, which won the Hodder & Stoughton All Empire Literature Prize for Australasia, commands a place in the canon of Australian literature and offers a fascinating record and reflection of early Au…
There are forces at work whenever you throw a ball, run up the stairs, or push your big brother off the couch. Want to learn more about the forces around you? read and find out!'
Global warming reveals the problems the world faces as our planet heats up, explains why this has happened, and suggests ways we can all help to slow down the process.
'Puzzle Palace' features a lively story linked with lots of fun picture puzzles. The detailed illustrations are packed with things to spot and will ensure that the story can be read again and again.
Simple language and humorous illustrations show how energy comes originally from the sun and can be transferred from one thing to another'