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Aiming to provoke thought and elicit questions, this book explains facts about the world's population simply. Instead of unimaginable billions, it presents the whole world as a village of just 100 people. We find out that 22 speak a Chinese dialect and that 17 can't read or write....
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A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Maori myths, in one stunning volume.
Peter Gossage's memorable retellings of Maori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. Their dramatic and distinctive illustrations with minimal yet evo...cative language form a powerful combination, and each has earned its place among the beloved classics of our literature.
These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero Maui - the quick-witted and the trickster - whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te Ika a Maui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal.
Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Maui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more.
The treasury includes:
How Maui Found his Mother
How Maui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone
The Fish of Maui
How Maui Slowed the Sun
How Maui Found the Secret of Fire
How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death
Battle of the Mountains
Pania of the Reef
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Ever wondered what the first weapons were made from, or how the ancient Mongol warriors defeated the armies of China? Famous battles, brave fighters, and ingenious weapons all come alive in this exciting illustrated book, tracing the history of warriors from the Stone Age all the... way up to the Crusades.
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By Duhig, Holly
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These informative and factual titles take a look at some common health conditions affecting children. From causes and symptoms to treatments and long-term management strategies we examine in depth a range of health issues and the effects they have on children's lives. These title...s are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts statistics and advice these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses.
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By Duhig, Holly
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- RRP: $30.00
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These informative and factual titles take a look at some common health conditions affecting children. From causes and symptoms to treatments and long-term management strategies we examine in depth a range of health issues and the effects they have on children's lives. These title...s are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts statistics and advice these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses.
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By Gill, Maria
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From the Bill of rights to the way we vote, from parliamentary headquarters to local council - and everything in between - Maria Gill explains our system of government. You will discover facts about laws, our currency, voting at the elections and the role of the media.
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By Duhig, Holly
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- RRP: $30.00
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These informative and factual titles take a look at some common health conditions affecting children. From causes and symptoms to treatments and long-term management strategies we examine in depth a range of health issues and the effects they have on children's lives. These title...s are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts statistics and advice these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses.
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Economics is all about how and why we make choices. This exciting book breaks down a fascinating subject that governs so much of our lives. Why are markets so important? How do we actually make decisions? Will robots take our jobs? Accessible and informative, this comprehensive i...ntroduction will help readers understand how the world really works.
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By Various
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Walker Books celebrates 20 years of the Waterstones Children's Laureateship, in partnership with Booktrust.The exceptional talents behind some of the nation's best-loved books - from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We're Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series - the Children...'s Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children's literature. This beautiful gift anthology marks twenty wonderful years of the Laureateship, with stories, poems and pictures by all ten former honourees. Among others, Quentin Blake tells the stories behind his pictures of weird and wonderful beasts, Michael Morpurgo draws on childhood memories for a moving wartime tale and Michael Rosen plays with language and shapes in his witty, read-aloud poems. Each contribution is designed to inspire children to create their own work, and is accompanied by a note from the authors - rare insights from the finest talent in the world of children's books. Above all else, Flights of Fancy celebrates the Laureateship's most important achievement: encouraging children to let their imaginations soar. 50p from every copy sold goes to Booktrust.
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Discover how Michelle became an inspirational leader, FLOTUS, lawyer and role model in this true story of her life.
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