Discover the inspiring story of Marie Curie - the scientist who made more than one world-changing discovery, and the first woman to win a Nobel prize - in this fascinating kids' biography. Born to poor school teachers at a time when women could not attend university in her home country of Poland, Marie Curie sought out an underground university and worked hard to save money for further study in Paris. She made it to France, and continued to dedicate herself to science once she had graduated.In search of new radioactive elements, she undertook physically exhausting work with materials that were later found to be incredibly dangerous. Having finally discovered polonium and radium, the Nobel prize that should have been hers was first awarded to her husband - but Marie eventually won the fame she deserved. This biography, ideal for kids aged 7-11, charts the major events of Marie's life, from her childhood in Poland, when she discovered her love of science using the lab kit her father brou
Prepare your child for a brilliant future with Barron's Early Achiever Workbooks. Each workbook provides a hands-on learning experience tailored to grade-level skills. Barron's Early Achiever: Grade 3 Math Workbook is an ideal resource to supplement learning in the classroom, at home, for learning pods, or for homeschooling. Inside you'll find: Fun, interactive activities for comprehension and practiceHelpful tips, math vocabulary, easy-to-understand examples, and instructive illustrations to support learningMultiple, step-by-step problem-solving exercises that aid in children's critical thinking and reasoning skills
This book is an ideal resource for exploring and discussing what is good behaviour and includes topics such as respect, behaviour in different places (at home, at school and the wider world), how to b
The fourth title in this fun filled activity book series, At the Restaurant is overflowing with puzzles, quizzes and drawing activities, sure to keep kids occupied when out and about.All you need to complete the activities are some colouring pencils and a big appetite!Design your own delicious menu, untangle a maze of messy spaghetti, spot the odd one out of scrumptious desserts and so much more. Ideal for keeping children entertained anywhere from a restaurant to a waiting room, these activities can also be done at home on wet weekends or after school!This book includes loads of activities, including:Colouring and drawing Dot to dot Sudoku Find the hidden object Word searches Guess who? And much much more!The perfect boredom-busting companion for any meal, this book will keep readers busy for hours!
[b]Hands-on help on home preserving for the beginner![/b]Preserving is a hot topic in bookstores everywhere, and [i]Well Preserved[/i] is an ideal how-to manual for the novice. With a minimumof equipm
Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he's far from the ideal child. Brash and rude, Billy is a troubled teen that just can't seem to find a calling. But after a f
(Jazz Instruction). Jazz Session Trainer is the ideal resource for those players who want to hone their improvising skills, improve their chops, and feel at home in a jam session. In addition to a gen
(Jazz Instruction). Jazz Session Trainer is the ideal resource for those players who want to hone their improvising skills, improve their chops, and feel at home in a jam session. In addition to a gen
Ideal for the classroom or the home, the Word Wheels: Digraphs Curriculum Colorful Cut-Outs (R) nurture a strong school-to-home connection by providing students with a fun way to build language arts s
A new book in the BODY WORKS series - straightforward body facts paired with very silly illustrations - for children aged 6 to 9. Ideal for both home and school use. My Itchy Body is a fact-filled boo
A beautiful retelling of the first Christmas taken from 99 Stories from the Bible (nominated for Best Children's Book of the Year 2014 at CRT). Ideal for sharing with young readers, at home, school, o
Take a fresh look at an up-and-coming art medium with Anywhere, Anytime Art: Gouache!Gouache paint has a long history, but it’s often associated with watercolor and multimedia art. Until now, that is! Trendy artists with large social-media followings are reinvigorating gouache, making this the ideal time to add this medium to your toolbox...or start your art journey with it! Like the other books in the Anywhere, Anytime Art series, Gouache explores this medium in a portable, approachable, and contemporary way. Basic painting topics, such as tools and materials, techniques, and color theory, are presented in an easy-to-read, visual style. The subsequent step-by-step projects focus on various subjects that artists can find anywhere, whether they’re home or out and about. Artists can learn to paint their favorite things, including plants, flowers, cats, patterns, and more. Anywhere, Anytime Art: Gouache is filled with vibrant, colorful artwork that’s sure to inspire any artist t
In many ways Luke's Gospel is the ideal Gospel for today. In today's sceptical world the opening paragraphs hit home. Written by a well-educated Gentile Luke starts by explaining how, using first ha
Understanding Women's Health offers a complete overview and understanding of the subject matter. Ideal for student or patient education. These flip charts are suitable for the home, the school library
02 With her successful books Cottages by the Sea and Coastal Retreats, Linda Leigh Paul has beautifully captured the dream home in an ideal setting. Now she broadens her scope by visiting the most pi
A funny, magical story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.Manju's stuck at home and she is most definitely BORED. Looking for entertainment, she summons the genie from t
A delightfully funny story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school.It's time for Fizzy to go to bed, but there's a problem: she just isn't tired! Next door Mrs Crumbleboom an
On the surface, Sloane has the perfect life-an adoring husband, a precocious daughter, and enough financial security to be a stay-at-home mom. Still, she can't help but feel as though something-or som
