From one of our most beloved poets, Benjamin Zephaniah, and bestselling illustrator Emily Sutton comes this powerful and uplifting book for children - an urgent, hopeful call to restore our relationship with Earth, and rewild our future. In the beginning, the land was bare. Humanity rose, learned to speak, to farm, to build, to imagine. With language, art, science and community, we shaped the world - and ourselves. For a time, we lived in harmony with nature. But, as cities grew and indust...

A heartwarming story about coming to terms with a new baby sibling in the family, illustrated by world-renowned children's book artist Emily Sutton.Little Lennie lives in the little village of Wobbly Bottom and loves to play hide and seek with his mum. But when Mum is busy taking care of his new baby sister, Ruby, and Ruby is much too little to join in with their games, Lennie wishes for someone to play with. One magical day in Acorn Hollows, his wish comes true!

Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ..._______________NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDALNOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDALFrom the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award_______________'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination' – Philip Pullman'A book that will be ...

Calgary is beautifully situated in the Great Plains with the impressive Canadian Rockies looming in the distance. Calgary is the closest major city to Banff National Park and Lake Louise. It lies 185 miles south of Edmonton and 600 miles northeast of Vancouver.

Take a lively look at the biology of plants on Earth—and their vast importance to our planet—with this wide-ranging exploration from an award-winning team.This tree doesn’t look like it’s doing very much.It just stands there in the sunlight,big and GREEN.But in fact, this tree is busy . . .On land and in the seas, green plants make the oxygen and food that many living things—including us—need to survi...

An inspiring and beautifully illustrated picture book biography based on the life of Kate Moore, a twelve-year-old lighthouse keeper in the 19th century who saved the lives of twenty-three sailors.With an evocative text and stunning illustrations, travel back to the stormy, rocky shores of 19th century Connecticut and meet an unforgettable heroine-- at a time when girls were considered anything but. Fayerweather Island had seen blustery blizzards and rip-roaring ti...

Celebrating 100 years since the birth of Michael Bond, one of the most beloved authors of all time.The Earl’s Castle is home to a magnificent doll’s house, and inside lives a family of mice. Mr and Mrs Perk and their thirteen children live happily together and work hard to maintain their splendid home. But one day their beloved doll’s house is taken away . . .Full of humour and warmth, this nostalgic tale by Michael Bond, the author of Paddington Bear, and is broug...

Roll up! Roll up! And meet the incredible, the colossal, the world-famous … JUMBO!Our story begins in 1860, in the mountains of East Africa, where a baby elephant struggles to his feet and takes his first shaky steps …This is the deeply touching story of an elephant who captured the world's imagination, brought beautifully to life with enchanting storytelling and gorgeous artwork. Follow Jumbo's amazing journey from his remote home in the rugged mountains of East Africa and...

The world famous Norwegian Fjords are located in west Norway near to the cities of Bergen and Ålesund. They were recently rated as the world's top tourist destination by the esteemed National Geographic magazine. Geiranger, in Møre og Romsdal and Nærøyfjord, in Sogn og Fjordane are also highly-rated UNESCO World Heritage sites. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to the Norwegian Fjords - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Ryfylke District - Sunnhordlan...

Located between the Oslo fjord and the moose-inhabited forests, Norway’s capital and largest city is a cosmopolitan melting pot. With glass-covered skyscrapers, trendy bars and royal parks, Oslo is one of the wealthiest cities in Europe and is devoted to constant development and growth. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Oslo - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Money & Currency - Sightseeing Highlights - Akershus Fortress and Castle (Akershus Slott og ...

If you are looking for a world-class wintersports location in western Canada then Whistler, British Columbia is your ticket. This Winter Olympics location is a scenic mountain area with snowy winters yet moderate temperatures. Visitors return here year after year.TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Whistler, British Columbia - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Peak 2 Peak Gondola - Whistler Olympic Park - Whistler Blackc...

Normandy is the beautiful region of Northern France that is close to the English Channel. The region is well known as the landing place during the World War II D-Day battle and Normandy has a number of memorials that honor the allies who participated.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction to Normandy - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Caen - Caen Memorial for Peace Museum - Juno Beach Center - Abbaye-aux-H...