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A Ladybird Book: Windrush

Author : Colin Grant

Publisher : Random House

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 16,48 MB

Release : 2023-05-18

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241545943

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The arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Essex in 1948 was turned into a significant event by the British media but it is only one small part of a bigger story. Windrush looks at the movement of people after the Second World War in Britain. In an accessible and child-friendly way, the book explores the treatment of Black people, the struggles they faced and those they continue to face as well as celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation in modern Britain. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book. Other titles available in this series: The Ancient Egyptians Animal Habitats Baby Animals British Kings and Queens Climate Change Electricity The Human Body Insects and Minibeasts Mountains Planet Earth Rainforests Rivers The Romans Sea Creatures The Solar System The Stone Age Trains Trees Volcanoes Weather



What to Look For in Summer

Author : Elizabeth Jenner

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 42,50 MB

Release : 2021-01-21

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241416213

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Explore the beauty of summer in this new edition of What to Look For in Summer. The increased warmth and long sunny days of summertime in the UK helps crops to grow, insects to thrive and animals to hunt. This book takes a closer look at ripening fruits, buzzing bees, summer storms and the solstice as the secrets of summer begin to appear in the world around us. Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series: What to Look For in Autumn What to Look For in Winter What to Look For in Spring



A Ladybird Book: Trains

Author : Elizabeth Jenner

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 38,97 MB

Release : 2021-08-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241417198

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Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers. They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel between countries and can be powered by coal, diesel or electricity. Trains takes readers on a journey through history and across the world as they discover the wonder of the railway. You can see how train travel has developed through history - from simple mining wagons to high-speed machines and beyond. You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. Other titles available in the series: Animal Habitats Insects and Minibeasts Baby Animals Trees Sea Creatures Electricity Weather The Solar System The Human Body



A Ladybird Book: Rivers

Author : Ladybird

Publisher : Random House

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 18,23 MB

Release : 2023-04-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241630592

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It is said that you cannot step in the same river twice because these amazing bodies of water are constantly moving and changing. Rivers are found all over the world and can flow all year round or seasonally but they are always important. Rivers looks at how these amazing waterways develop, change and shape the landscape around us. It celebrates these changing and adapting habitats for plants and animals and explores how important rivers are to human life. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book. Other titles available in this series: The Ancient Egyptians Animal Habitats Baby Animals Climate Change Electricity The Human Body Insects and Minibeasts Planet Earth Rainforests The Romans Sea Creatures The Solar System The Stone Age Trains Trees Volcanoes Weather Windrush



A Ladybird Book: Electricity

Author : Elizabeth Jenner

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 29,71 MB

Release : 2021-08-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241416965

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Almost everything we do each day relies on electricity, but what is it and where does it come from? Electricity explores how electric currents appear in nature, from static to lightning bolts, and how these natural marvels inspired scientists to conduct experiments and find ways to harness power. It looks at how we create electricity and the many ways it is used every day. You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books. Other titles available in the series: Animal Habitats Insects and Minibeasts Baby Animals Trees Sea Creatures The Human Body Weather Trains The Solar System



A Ladybird Book: Rainforests

Author : Ladybird

Publisher : Random House

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 24,96 MB

Release : 2023-04-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0241630614

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A rainforest is a natural environment covered in tall trees that receives an incredibly high volume of rainfall. These lush forests are home to over half of all the species of animal and plants in the world! Rainforests takes readers on a journey through some of the world's most incredible rainforests to discover the animals, plants and people who call those rainforests home. Along the way readers will learn about how rainforests can help combat climate change and how we can all work together to protect rainforests for future generations. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book. Other titles available in this series: The Ancient Egyptians Animal Habitats Baby Animals Climate Change Electricity The Human Body Insects and Minibeasts Planet Earth Rivers The Romans Sea Creatures The Solar System The Stone Age Trains Trees Volcanoes Weather Windrush



A Ladybird Book: Mountains

Author : Ladybird

Publisher : Random House

Page : 50 pages

File Size : 14,66 MB

Release : 2023-04-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 024163055X

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Mountains exist on every continent and in almost every country. But did you know that the longest mountain range on the planet exists deep beneath our ocean's surface? Or that some of the most marvellous mountains are on other planets and moons? This book takes readers on an adventure, exploring some of the planet's most iconic mountains and hostile landscapes, as well as the animals and plants that call mountains their home. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book. Other titles available in this series: The Ancient Egyptians Animal Habitats Baby Animals Climate Change Electricity The Human Body Insects and Minibeasts Planet Earth Rainforests The Romans Sea Creatures The Solar System The Stone Age Trains Trees Volcanoes Weather Windrush



A Ladybird Book

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File Size : 41,26 MB

Release : 1964

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We Sang Across the Sea: The Empire Windrush and Me

Author : Benjamin Zephaniah

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 40,33 MB

Release : 2022-04-07

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ISBN : 9780702311161

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A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage of HMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah.



What to Look for in Winter - A Ladybird Book

Author : Ladybird Books Staff

Publisher : Ladybird

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,54 MB

Release : 2014-10-22

Category : Winter

ISBN : 9780723297260

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What to Look for in Winter is a beautiful book from Ladybird's vintage archive, part of the popular Nature series. First published in 1959, this book has been specially re-released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ladybird Books in 2015. Complete with stunning dust jacket, this limited edition facsimile copy of the original book faithfully reproduces all the beautiful, memorable art by C.F. Tunnicliffe and is perfect for a new generation of nature fans to enjoy.