Danny the champion of the world

"My father, without the slightest doubt, was the most marvelous and exciting father any boy ever had." Danny feels very lucky. He adores his life with his father, living in a gypsy caravan, listening to his stories, tending their gas station, puttering around the workshop, and occasionally taking off to fly home-built gas balloons and kites. His father has raised him on his own, ever since Dann…

The ship oof adventure

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Little leaders: bold women in black history

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Wolves in helicopters

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How it works: sound

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Bluey: butterflies

Can Bluey, Bingo and neighbour Judo find a way to play the same game?

Energy

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Senses: touch

How sensitive are your fingertips? Why is touch important? What happens when we feel hot? Packed with fun activities, this book will help you to understand how your sense of touch works. Using simple explanations and engaging photos, this book encourages children to think about how their senses work.