When you're a kid, you have friends you don't like. Because there's no one else around, because you're the same age, because it's that or being alone. Two lads form a shaky friendship that soon goes wrong when their idle afternoon activities take a darker turn. A gritty teen drama particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+.
For brothers Cole and Ruben it's another rainy morning in the badlands of East London, selling dodgy paperwork for even dodgier motors. But arriving in a grimy pub on their latest errand, the brothers stumble across a trio of gangsters, a beautiful young girl and a monkey in a cage - and their entire day is knocked off course. They soon find themselves fleeing in a hot-wired car, girl and chatt…
Get into Art! introduces children to the world of art while encouraging budding artists to develop their own artistic abilities. Accomplished artists, along with some of their famous pieces and techniques are presented, then followed up with an art project reminiscent of each artist's work or genre. Perfect for active young artists of all abilities, Get into Art! enables readers to discover a w…
Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright Brothers were among the first innovators of heavier than air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather…
How are you feeling today? Being able to ask and answer this question is a key stage in children’s development and essential for maintaining good relationships with friends and family, effective learning, and good mental health. This fun, friendly and reassuring introduction is designed to help young children recognise, understand and name different feelings and learn to talk about and manage…
"Get Into Art! Telling Stories" explores a fascinating array of pictures that tell stories. Works featured in this book range from battle scenes to fairy tales, and are depicted by artists as diverse as Edward Hopper, Matisse, and the creators of the Bayeux Tapestry. A gorgeous, award-winning art series that explores a wide range of artists' work while encouraging children to develop their own…
Would you like to discover your own special powers? All you need to do is breathe!