from the back cover: 'It's a good place for gold,' said people in the 1840s, and they came from all over the world. 'It's a good place for a prison,' said the US government in the 1920s, and they put Al Capone there on the island of Alcatraz. 'It's a good place for love,' said the hippies in the 1960s, and they put flowers in their hair and came to Haight Ashbury. And San Francisco is still a …
from the back cover: People love and need animals. They keep them in their homes and on their farms. They enjoy going to zoos, and watching animals on films and on TV. Little children love to play with toy animals. But people are a great danger to animals too. They take their land, and cut down the trees where animals have their homes. They pollute the rivers and seas, and kill big animals …
More than 20 million visitors come to Scotland each year. Some love it for its long white beaches and quiet green hills. Some like the busy cities, with their shops and museums, castles and parks. Others come to see the home of their parents and grandparents, to hear Scottish music, to find their family tartan. And some come to visit the whisky distilleries, eat wonderful food, and go to one of…
from the back cover: About a quarter of the people in the world today speak or use English. In homes and schools, offices and meeting rooms, ships and airports, people are speaking English everywhere. How has this happened? How did English begin, and what will become of it in the future? The history of the English language is a journey through space and time, from thousands of years ago to …
Can a bear's vacation with more rain that sun end up being the one that's most fun?
But all the kids are wearing them! Any child who has ever craved something out of reach will relate to this warm, refreshingly realistic story. "I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and…
Perfect for the Key Stage 1 science curriculum, 'Touch' looks at the concept of differing textures and how the brain interprets messages from the nerves in skin. The illustrations and examples refer to a child's likely everyday experiences.
Playtown is a very busy place, with lots to see and many different people to meet. With over 70 flaps to lift, you'll discover everything about playtown and who lives there. Let's go and explore to find out more!
Earth in Danger: Climate Change A high-interest, low vocabulary non-fiction series of books about conservation topics for struggling & reluctant readers. Full description.
Can the little mouse return the elephant's favour?