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Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world’s most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you. Stephen Hawking hated school and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails into her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope.

Bloomsbury presents The Galileo Heist by Sam Sedgman read by Jot Davies The third adventure in the Isaac Turner Investigates series sees Isaac’s summer in Italy go horribly wrong when he becomes embroiled in a heist to clear his grandfather’s name. Can Isaac shine a light on the truth in...

Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don’t belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where all girls have to go to etiquette school and the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don’t belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia and their Aunt has more brooches than books. And they don’t belong at Mrs Wintermacher’s etiquette school – they’re far more interested in science. After getting kicked out of the last etiquette school that would take them, the girls expect to be sent away for good… until they receive a mysterious invitation.

'A beautifully observed exploration of what it really means to understand another person' EMMA REED TURRELL 'Sharp, funny and brilliant – a book that needed to be written' DR CAMILLA PANG ________________________________ What is true empathy? The classic stereotype of autistic people is that...

In book 4 of this hit series, a giant volcano grows up out of the floor of Eerie Elementary! Eerie Elementary is having a science fair. Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are hard at work on their projects when they find a strange, old book. Suddenly, the school comes alive! The ground shakes, science projects explode, and the school gym turns into a giant volcano! How will Sam and his friends fight hot lava? And what is hidden in that strange, old book?

Now, the choice is yours. Would you rather be covered in feathers or scales? Would you want to be an oak tree or a giant water lily? Would you choose to talk to animals or understand plants? It's your turn to pick this or that!

“This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from girlhood on scoured the shifting cliffs of her native Dorset to dig out prehistoric mysteries and make sense of them—altering forever our view of the past...

Dragon Girls roar out loud. Dragon Girls aren't afraid to take up space. Dragon Girls are ready to set their world on fire! Jasmine is thrilled to discover that she is the Shimmer Dragon! When she is transported to an amazing place called the Magic Forest, she sprouts fantastic wings, powerful legs, and gleaming scales. Being a Dragon Girl is incredible—she can fly above the treetops, make friends with all the animals, and roar clouds of sparkles.

A picture book for children aged 5–9 exploring patience, nurturing, and the discovery of imagination through gardening and magic. Lily plants a mysterious seed that grows into a magical doorway, teaching valuable lessons about care, dreams, and courage. Themes include growth mindset, emotional resilience, nature, and wonder. Suitable for home listening and school libraries. Supports PSHE objectives around developing responsibility, reflection, and hope. What happens when a tiny shimmering seed whispers, "Plant me"? Lily discovers that the smallest beginnings can grow into worlds of wonder.

Hidden behind the old library lies a secret garden where choices come to life. Ms. Flora, its gentle keeper, opens the gate each morning. Mr. Greenleaf walks the rows, pocket full of stories. And every child who enters discovers something remarkable: their actions—kind or cruel, honest or angry—grow into flowers, vines, and thorns right before their eyes. When ten-year-old Ethan joins the garden, he starts well. He returns a lost ball, shares his lunch, and watches pale bells and sweet berry vines bloom in his little plot.

In een villa diep in het bos woont Holly, samen met haar moeder. Op een dag brengt haar moeder een geheim mee naar huis. Een geheim van ongeveer anderhalve meter lang, met blote voetjes en een laken erover. Haar moeder verstopt het op zolder, waar Holly niet mag komen. In de zolderkamer zit een meisje opgesloten. Een stil meisje met gele ogen.

The world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. Young listeners will get all the facts about bacteria and viruses, including their similarities and differences, how they cause infections, and how people can keep dangerous germs from spreading.

Technology is advancing rapidly. Transportation experts think self-driving cars could fill the streets someday soon. Designers are experimenting with different artificial intelligence devices. The choices designers make now will affect our future.

The human body is amazing. Your blood makes up about 8% of your body weight. On average, your heart will beat more than 3 billion times in your lifetime! Doctors and scientists make choices every day about how to keep our bodies going. But what would you change if you could? Would you choose to have super strength or super speed? Would you rather have no bones or no muscles?

Lindsey is sad when her friend Julia moves away. She is convinced she will never find another friend to play with her in the garden. But when Julia’s tulip bulb finally blooms in Lindsey’s garden, a new friendship will also bloom.

Collection of audiobooks to discover and understand the world we live in.

Before Carl Linnaeus began classifying organisms, before John James Audubon drew birds from the wild, before Charles Darwin proposed his theory of evolution, there lived a 13-year-old girl named Maria Merian who loved to draw bugs. With no formal training or university education, Maria Merian took on the role of artist, adventurer, and scientist in 17th-century Europe - a time when women were rarely allowed responsibilities outside the home, and unusual interests led to accusations of witchcraft.  

Now, the choices are yours. Would you rather eat pre-packaged space food or grow your own food in space? Would you rather catch a cold in space or have space sickness? Would you rather travel to Mars or Venus? It’s your turn to pick this or that!

Jojo is prepping for an exciting night; it's time for the bat count! Bats have always been a welcome presence during the summers in the family barn. But over the years, the numbers have dwindled as many bats in the area caught white-nose syndrome. Jojo and her family count the bats and send the numbers to scientists who study bats, to see if the bat population can recover. On a summer evening, the family quietly makes their way to the lawn to watch the sky and count the visitors to their farm.

Answering questions like "why are so many vegetables green?", "what's the difference between brown bread and white bread?", and "why do beans make you gassy?", cheerful haiku poems and a simple Q&A format make this book a nutritious treat. The information in this book aligns with both the USDA's MyPlate guidelines and the Harvard School of Public Health's Healthy Eating Plate guidelines.