about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for. Lil & her friends must embark on an incredible journey – to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, & to break the deadly pharaoh’s curse. ...

Mae believes she’s lived all her life in Hummingbird Creek, an elite wellness retreat, because her father is a psychiatrist there. But when Mae breaks the rules, the response is severe. She starts questioning everything, & at the Creek, asking questions can be dangerous. ...

Lift the flaps to discover the microscopic world of germs – bacteria, viruses, fungi & protozoa. Find out what these tiny living things are, how they can make you ill, how your body fights them & what vaccines & antibiotics do to help, as well as some of the useful things they do for us, such as making food & keeping your body working. ...

Includes: double page spreads on mountains, deserts, the oceans, the atmosphere & icy landscapes such as Antarctica,
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The marvels of space revealed in dazzling interactive style, with flip-flaps & a star map. Hop aboard the shuttle! ...

Features inventions, machines, gadgets & devices, & facts & information about how they work. This flap book contains over 90 flaps which reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines & microwaves & other machines. It

Includes:: internet links to websites with animations, games & experiments.

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Everyone knows that plastic has become a problem for our planet, but do you know why? & do you know how YOU can help be a part of the solution to the problem? This vividly illustrated book is packed with flaps that explain how plastic is made, what’s bad (and sometimes good) about different types of plastic, & the many ways it can causes harm to our rivers, oceans & wildlife. & there are lots of ideas for cutting down on your own reliance on plastic, too. The book was created with expert input from Plastic Oceans UK, a leading campaign & education group all about the problem of plastic. ...

“I felt that I had entered the Garden of Eden & found the serpent coiled at its heart.” In 1683, Will & Susanna set off with their family of four children to begin a new life overseas. Inspired by William Penn’s vision of a Quaker colony in America, they hope to be free of the persecution they suffered in Engl&. Before long their adventure-loving son, Josiah, finds work with Quaker merchant George Bainbrigg on the docks of Philadelphia, & falls in love with his daughter, Kate. But when the trio visit Barbados on business & stay with Quaker Friends there, Josiah is shocked to learn that his new boss is a slave trader. As he & Kate risk everything to help two slaves gain their freedom, Josiah realises that the struggle to uphold his own beliefs is just beginning… ...

Do you ever think how lucky you are to live in a country that’s safe & without war? Sadly, not all children grow up in a safe place. So they are forced to flee the dangers in their home country, & go & live in another place where they have no friends, no family & maybe can’t even speak the language. Some of these children have been brave enough to write their stories down. You can read them in this pack. A must if you have seen news headlines about refugees & want to find out more about their lives. Real-life stories told by child refugees in their own words Adapted from the BAFTA-winning Seeking Refuge BBC series Expressive artwork helps drive the emotional message home
Includes: tales from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Zimbabwe, Iran & Eurasia
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Alex lives in East Berlin &8211; & he is in danger. He is not a model East German, & the Stasi have noticed. They are watching him. Alex is told that further education will be blocked to him. His summer job is mysteriously cancelled, & his friends start avoiding him. Leaving the East may be the only option left to his family &8211; but getting across the Berlin Wall is practically impossible. & even if Alex & his family make it to the other side, will they be able to escape the reach of the Stasi? One false move will change everything forever&8230; A tense & page-turning thriller that builds towards a terrifying showdown, as powerful forces from the East & West converge. &8220;A great thriller with a poignant historical background&8230; A terrific book.” The Bookseller ...