- Fake News
What is fake news? How can the news be wrong? How do we know if what were reading is true or not? The concept of fake news and the media as a whole is discussed as part of the Whats the Issue series. Whats the Issue asks what's all the fuss about?' It reviews what is at stake when we think about fake news, with the aim of helping young people to understand this difficult subject and provide them with the tools to inform their own opinions on the issue.
ISBN: 9780711250321
Publication date: 04/08/2020
Price: $14.99
Author: What's The Issue?
Format: PaperbackPrice: $14.99 - Favorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet
This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese and Tibeten folk and fairytales and other stories-providing insight into a rich literary culture.
Favorite Children's Stories from China and Tibet is a captivating collection of stories from different parts of China and Tibet. Enter a mythical world where animals speak and play tricks on each other, and especially on the great striped tiger, often characterized as powerful and strong, but who can be fooled. Also depicted are humans who perform magic, both good and bad; humans who become animals; animals who become human; magic pancakes; wishing cups; fairy boats, a Chinese Cinderella, and a Tibetan creation story. These unique stories are fresh and charming, filled with humorous insights into Tibetan and Chinese culture and life, including the power and influence of the moon and the importance of festivals. They make perfect new additions for story time or bedtime reading and readers of all ages will find much to love within these pages.
Chinese and Tibeten folk tales include:
A Chinese Cinderella
The Country of the Mice
The Wishing Cup
The Story of the Tortoise and the Monkey
A Hungry Wolf
The King of the Mountain
How the Deer Lost His Tale
The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.
ISBN: 9780804850186
Publication date: 10/07/2018
Price: $16.99
Author: Hume, Lotta Carswell
Format: HardbackPrice: $16.99 - Filipino Childrens Favorite Stories Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales
Age range 5 to 9
This colourfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories - providing insight into a rich storytelling culture. Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant readers around the world with their wit and charm. Many of the tales have been transmitted from mother to child over centuries, and cover classic childhood themes - such as the forces of good triumphing over evil, children rebelling against evil adults and the weak prevailing over the strong.
ISBN: 9780804850216
Publication date: 01/01/2020
Price: $24.99
Author: Romulo, Liana
Format: HardbackPrice: $24.99 - First Picture Atlas
Take an exciting journey around the world and explore every country on Earth. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning Anthony Lewis, the colourful maps, plus lively and informative text make this an essential atlas for younger readers.
Jet off to South America and discover the Amazon rainforest, journey to Scandinavia and visit a mermaid, then wrap up warm as you head south to Antarctica - the coldest place on Earth. Pictograms show where to find animals and places of interest: can you find the sunbathing walrus in Alaska? And the Tasmanian devil in Australia? The passport bookmark means you won't lose your place as you travel the globe.
This atlas is the perfect first geography reference book for both home and school.
ISBN: 9780753445969
Publication date: 17/09/2020
Price: $29.99
Author: Chancellor, Deborah
Format: HardbackPrice: $29.99 - First Spanish Dictionary
Featuring over 2,000 common words, this is the ideal first Spanish dictionary for kids just starting out on their language learning journey.Each Spanish word is supported by a photo, encouraging visual learning, and a pronunciation, so that children aged 6 and up can get to grips with Spanish. First Spanish Dictionary is packed with subjects relevant to children, such as school, pets, and sports. Learn how to say la cocina, los hobbys, and de compras and understand their meanings with a handy vocabulary section and plenty of pictures.First Spanish Dictionary is essential for parents and teachers who are keen to teach kids Spanish as a second language.Sections covered: All about Me, Clothes, Home and Garden, City Life, In the Park, Hobbies, Food, Shopping, Animals, Nature, Beach, School, Sports, Colours and Shapes, Opposites, and Weather.Previous ISBN 9781405311229
ISBN: 9780241316610
Publication date: 26/02/2018
Price: $26.00
Format: PaperbackPrice: $26.00 - Flag Book
Welcome to the amazing world of flags! Did you know that each flag is actually a picture that sends a message to everyone who sees it? In The Flag Book, Lonely Planet Kids introduces you to the flags of every country in the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and tells you what their design, colours, and images represent, along with lots of other incredible facts. What's the only country that doesn't have a rectangular flag? Why does Hawaii's state flag feature the UK's Union Jack in one corner? And what do the 13 stripes of the USA's Star Spangled Banner represent? You'll find out the answer to all these and much, much more. We'll then show you the other fascinating ways flags are used throughout the world. Learn the International Code of Flag Symbols to communicate with ships at sea; read about flags used in sports, like Formula 1's chequered flag; marvel at flags commemorating world records and incredible human achievements; and peer with a microscope at the planet's smallest flag, which is no wider than a human hair. But that's not all! Travel back in time to the Golden Age of Piracy and have your timbers shivered by the bloodthirsty flags of `Black Bart' Roberts and his fellow pirates sailing the Caribbean. Chapters include: What are flags for?; Speaking in flag; Flag designs; Coats of arms; Pirate flags; Ships and aeroplane flags; The world's oldest flags; Semaphore flags; Flag record breakers; Flag tales; Sports flags; International flags.
ISBN: 9781788683098
Publication date: 13/09/2019
Price: $29.99
Author: Butterfield, Moira
Format: HardbackPrice: $29.99 - Frozen Worlds
Explore the coldest places on earth. Discover life in the Antarctic, how Arctic people get around and where polar bears live with DK Reader Frozen Worlds.
DK's innovative range of levelled readers combines a highly visual approach with non-fiction narratives that children will love reading. DK Reader Frozen Worlds is a level 1 reader, Learning to Read, offering a delightful narrative for young children to encourage an interest in and desire to read. Simple sentences are used with an emphasis on frequently used words with strong visual clues and labels introducing and reinforcing vocabulary.
Discover who's the King of the Arctic and what life's really like for penguins with DK Reader Frozen Worlds, packed with facts kids love!
For ages 4+
ISBN: 9780241285046
Publication date: 02/11/2017
Price: $15.99
Author: Jenner, Caryn
Format: HardbackPrice: $15.99 - Games We Play a Story from the Pacific
A collection of traditional and modern games played by children of the Pacific Island Nations.
ISBN: 9780995109612
Price: $25.00
Author: Children Of The Pacific
Format: PaperbackPrice: $25.00 - Happy Holi the Festival of Colour
Holi - the festival of colour - is celebrated by Hindus worldwide and this book lets children discover how people around the globe celebrate this important festival and what it means to them, with age-appropriate language.
The history, preparation and celebration of the festival are all visualised with beautiful photography, capturing the many ways in which this festival is marked. This approach offers children a visually arresting and diverse introduction to one of the most celebrated religious festivals.
Ideal for leisure reads, use in the classroom and to support cross-curricular studies.
ISBN: 9781526306425
Publication date: 24/05/2018
Price: $19.99
Author: Let's Celebrate
Format: PaperbackPrice: $19.99 - Hello, New Zealand!
Come on an adventure-filled trip around the land of the long white cloud, New Zealand! Explore from the North Island to the South Island with the help of six kiwi guides. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of this beautiful country and slong the way, say kia ora to many of New Zealand's friendly residents. From kea and kakapo to tuatara and tui, these curious creatures can't wait to meet you.
ISBN: 9781760760366
Publication date: 01/09/2019
Price: $24.99
Author: Megan, Mckean
Format: HardbackPrice: $24.99 - Help Your Kids with Geography Ages 10 to 16 Key Stages 3 and 4 Unique Step By Step Visual Guide
Perfect for parents and students alike, this step-by-step visual guide to geography has been revised and updated to include all the latest research and statistics on topics such as the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and megacities.
Help your kids to be the best in their geography class. This book will help you to understand what they're being taught so you can help out with their homework.
This book is what every frustrated parent needs. Its innovative approach combines colourful diagrams and illustrations with step-by-step explanations, making geography easier to understand than ever before. Covering all the core subjects for 10-16 year olds, from oceans to volcanoes to climate change and population growth, this invaluable guide allows parents and kids to work together to understand even the trickiest topics. You will both soon be experts in map reading, plate tectonics, data handling, and much more.
Fully revised and updated for 2021, Help Your Kids with Geography is guaranteed to build confidence, reduce stress, and make even the most difficult aspects of this subject simple, clear, and accessible.
ISBN: 9780241515624
Publication date: 05/08/2021
Price: $40.00
Author: DK
Format: HardbackPrice: $40.00 - Hidden Wonders
Take a journey into the unknown and discover the planet's wildest and most wonderful sights. Paddle through the eerie glowworm caves of New Zealand, ride with the wild horses of the Namib desert, swing off the end of the world in Ecuador, and be amazed at hundreds more wonders you never knew existed! This travel companion for the incurably curious is your guide to finding the world's most amazing secret places. So grab your compass and let's get started as you explore the far corners of our world. Start your adventure in the west at Hawaii's Pineapple Garden Maze, before travelling along the line of longitude to Vanuatu's underwater post office. Get ready to bungee jump off a road to nowhere in the Brazilian jungle, or lose yourself in the world's largest maze. Whether deep underwater in a prehistoric grotto or high on a cliff at the tip of a rock troll's tongue, afloat on waters as pink as a rose or swimming with pigs on a sandy beach, adventure awaits around every corner. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
ISBN: 9781788683258
Publication date: 01/10/2019
Price: $29.99
Author: Maggi, Nicole
Format: HardbackPrice: $29.99
