From the critically acclaimed author of Pet & The Death of Vivek Oji, Bitter, takes a timely & provocative look at the power of youth, protest & art. Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. ...

From Roman times to the present day this is the story of Black British history. ...

From Roman times to the present day, this is the story of Black British history. ...

Warning: heartbreak! The classic that made us blub buckets long before War Horse. Worked like a slave on the streets of Victorian London, will poor Black Beauty have the strength to survive? As a young colt, Beauty loves roaming Farmer Gray’s fields. But as he grows up, he must submit to the saddle & whip. Sold to Squire Gordon of Birtwick Hall, he makes many friends – until he is sent to London as a working horse. Will Black Beauty ever roam the fields again, as he did in his idyllic childhood? Will the kindness of friends make up for the cruelty he endures? All-time global bestseller: over 50 million copies sold A real must for anyone who loves horses or great stories Deeply moving, beautifully told tale of hope & hardship A vivid look at Victorian times, full of historical interest Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. read-&-respond-2018 readandrespond pm 19-offer ...

Warning: heartbreak! The classic that made us blub buckets long before War Horse. Worked like a slave on the streets of Victorian London, will poor Black Beauty have the strength to survive? As a young colt, Beauty loves roaming Farmer Gray’s fields. But as he grows up, he must submit to the saddle & whip. Sold to Squire Gordon of Birtwick Hall, he makes many friends – until he is sent to London as a working horse. Will Black Beauty ever roam the fields again, as he did in his idyllic childhood? Will the kindness of friends make up for the cruelty he endures? All-time global bestseller: over 50 million copies sold A real must for anyone who loves horses or great stories Deeply moving, beautifully told tale of hope & hardship A vivid look at Victorian times, full of historical interest Supplied as a pack of six copies. read-&-respond-2018 readandrespond pm 19-offer ...

Rhoda & Delia are American stunt pilots who perform daring aerobatics to appreciative audiences. But while the sight of two girls wingwalking – one white, one black – is a welcome novelty in some parts of the USA, it’s an anathema in others. Rhoda & Delia dream of living in a world where neither gender nor ethnicity determines their life. ...

Are you interested in activism & how people’s actions in the past can shape the present? Or do you want to know more about black history? Then read on! This inspiring book contains the powerful biographies of key black people who have fought against racism. There’s Martin Luther King, who battled segregation in America’s Deep South. Plus Rosa Parks, who was arrested just for not giving up her seat on a bus. (A seemingly small action which, believe it or not, changed the future.) You’ll also find out about the lives of more recent campaigners, such as Oprah Winfrey. Detailed profiles of ten key black campaigners Spans from the slavery era to the present day Ideal support for the school history curriculum Fuller text & vocabulary to stretch keen readersbhm-1116 ...

Are you interested in the history of great kings & queens? Or do you want to know more about black history? Then read on! This inspiring book contains the powerful biographies of key black rulers & leaders. You’ll have heard of some: Barack Obama: the first ever black US president. Nelson Mandela – freedom fighter & iconic global statesman. But do you know the story of Haile Selassie, the iconic Ethiopian emperor? Or Queen Nzinga, who fought against slavery in the 17th century? Learn about each leader’s life, their rise to power & the impact they left behind. Detailed profiles of ten key black leaders Spans from the sixteenth century to the present day Ideal support for the school history curriculum Fuller text & vocabulary to stretch keen readers leaders rulers leaders-who-changed-the-world bhm-1116 ...

A trip to the cinema will never be the same… When Lucas meets his friends at the local cinema – nicknamed ‘ The Black Hole’ – they’re excited about the movie marathon ahead. ...

Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people & I’ll tell you a secret... sometimes people we don’t know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about. Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people? Yes? That’s great! But if you haven’t, don’t worry, you’re not alone, which is why I’m so excited to tell you all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they’ve done! & we’re not going to stop in the past, I’ll introduce you to people making waves right here & now! From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we’re going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are, let’s go! ...