Texas, 1921. A time of abundance. The Great War is over, the bounty of the land is plentiful, and America is on the brink of a new and optimistic era. But for Elsa Wolcott, deemed too old to marry in a time when marriage is a woman’s only option, the future seems bleak. Until the night she meets Rafe Martinelli and decides to change the direction of her life. With her reputation in ruin, ther…
What's the big deal with garbage, and how can YOU recycle? "Both the good and the bad news about many categories of materials that humans produce and consume….the title is “drastic” plastic and “troublesome” trash―the writers want us to feel a bit troubled by it all. Troubled at least enough that readers will be motivated to make some changes to their behavior and perhaps even be in…
What if I hear a strange noise? What if a babysitter is coming? What if I don’t get invited to a party? Packed with helpful tips to help 7 year olds think about their fears and learn how to soothe them, this book is an ideal starting point for parents to start conversations about worries.
Alaska, 1974. Unpredictable. Unforgiving. Untamed. For a family in crisis, the ultimate test of survival. Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America’s last true frontier. Thirteen-year-old L…
With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women's war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in Ge…
Lift the flaps to find out all about money and what it can do, from earning and spending to borrowing and lending. See what goes on inside a bank, and discover tips and tricks for managing your own money. Simply explained with fun, quirky illustrations, this book is a perfect introduction for anyone curious about how money works.
Before JJ leaves the house, he packs his backpack full of school supplies and healthy snacks. Now he's ready for learning shapes, eating lunch, having nap time and playing at school
A stylish and beautifully illustrated picture book with flaps and moveable clock hands to encourage learning how to tell the time. Children will have fun learning about analogue and digital time telling. A key skill for children of about 6 - 7 years old.