This book looks at how the sun dominates the solar system, affecting conditions on each of the planets and keeping them and other bodies in orbit around itself. It describes how the sun was formed and examines its structure and characteristics and asks what the future holds for the sun and the solar system.
British towns and cities were subjected to intense bombing in the Blitz that raged from 1940 until 1945. People endured years of wearing gas masks, constant air-raid sirens and the bombing of their homes, factories, schools and work places. Civilians spent countless hours sheltering from attacks in air-raid shelters while others helped on the streets as air-raid wardens or fire fighter.
People had to queue for food, petrol, clothing and many other household items after 1939. During the war and for some time after, the government ensured that people received equal amounts of good and other items with the creation of ration books. Shortages were eased with campaigns such as Dig for Victory and Make Do and Mend. New recipes and advice helped to make food go futher.
This book covers wild and wacky school topics like bringing skunks to show and tell, falling asleep at your desk, and ripping your pants on the playground.'
Shelley had just had one of her ideas. "We could train animals. It will be EASY PEASY. No problem at all." Kelly, her friend, is not so sure. "What animals shall we train?" she asks. "Hmm," says Shelley, looking at Dustbin, the dog. "Oh, NO," thinks Dustbin. "Here we go again...."
It’s the worry you hadn’t even thought to worry about that should worry you the most. At least that’s how it looks to Clarice Bean, who has been writing her worries in a notebook — things like Worry no. 1: infinity, or Worry no. 3: change. And now that her worst never-imagined worry has happened — her utterly best friend is moving away forever — Clarice doesn’t even care about her…
"Can't you make him stop?" Tommy asked his mum. Grandad always wore his old kit to Tommy's football practice. Didn't he know how embarrassing it was? But Tommy's team are soon glad that Grandad has a trick or two up his sleeve.