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Adapted from Mother Tongue this book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. In this epic journey through words, rhymes - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue: lots of invasions) and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing (lots of Shakespeare).

Ant’s warmly written, empowering guide gives listeners the tools to realise their potential. It is packed with motivating tasks and challenges, mood-boosting physical activities, alongside inspiring personal stories and practical strategies. Learn to celebrate your strengths, beat your inner critic, turn tough times to your advantage...all while having fun!

If you've ever wanted to blast off into space, you're about to find out everything you need to become an astronaut - and the answers to all the big questions like, how do you wee in space? What can you see from the International Space Station? And how could we build a colony on Mars? Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to pull on your spacesuit and join your guide, real astronaut Tim Peake (and a host of expert STEM characters) in this fascinating adventure through space, time and the diary of one truly incredible space adventure.

Written in collaboration with critically acclaimed National Book Award finalist Patricia McCormick, Malala tells her story - from her childhood in the Swat Valley to the shooting, her recovery and new life in England. She's a girl who loves cricket, gossips with her best friends, and, on the day of the shooting, nearly overslept and missed an exam. A girl who saw women suddenly banned from public, schools blown up, the Taliban seize control, and her homeland descend into a state of fear and repression.

Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches.

Imagine an audiobook that guides you step by step through every table from 0 to 12 in a way that’s clear, structured, and easy to follow. Learn Your Audio Multiplication Tables 0–12 Fast is designed to make learning times tables simple, fast, and enjoyable for learners of all ages.

As a boy, Chris Hoy never would have believed that he could have achieved his dream of becoming an Olympic champion. In his first motivational book for children, he shares everything he has learned on his journey to help inspire kids to fulfil their potential and be the best they can be. The book brings together his incredible personal story with practical ideas for building confidence, resilience and self-belief, as well as dealing with failure. An essential listen for any young person with a big dream, this guide shows that anything is possible with a positive attitude!

Enjoy learning to count from 1 to 10 - with the help of songs! Sing along together! Catchy tunes help you learn to count in a fun and exciting way. There's even a cool way to test your learning - with interactive counting to show how clever you are! Learning has never been so much fun! Suitable for pre-school and Key Stage 1.

Imagine the best time for your child to learn math is at night! Crazy, right? But it's true. The Meditation Guide to Multiplication Mastery for Kids mixes calming tunes, meditation, and multiplication tables to help kids relax and remember math facts. It's a soothing math lesson they hear while resting.

The perfect Japanese course for travel in Japan. It is designed to help you ask for the things you’re most likely to need when visiting Japan and to give you the skills to cope with situations you might find yourself in. The accompanying free booklet is also available to download at...

DON’T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK’S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF. The extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller that is now a major motion picture, Markus Zusak's unforgettable story is about the ability of books to feed the soul. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by...

Ladybird I'm Ready for Maths Times Tables CD is an entertaining and engaging way for children to learn and practise their times tables. In line with current curriculum guidelines, all tables from 2-12 are covered in the order they are taught in school. Amusing and catchy songs in a range of...

Brought to you by Penguin. Susie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find light in the deepest, darkest corners of our language. It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and...

Archie Greene receives a mysterious present on his birthday. Deep within an ancient wooden box he finds an old book, written in a language he doesn't recognise. With the book comes a Summoning - Archie must travel to Oxford to return the book to the Secret Library. Soon Archie will meet family that he never knew he had, and discover the world of the Book People - a community devoted to finding and preserving magical books.

***'A book that all children should read' - Matthew Syed*** -> Did you know that a toy spaceship can teach you about inflation? -> Or that a pooping cow can show you how to invest your pocket money? -> And that even the greatest detectives have been fooled by fake news and dancing fairies? The...

A Shona course for kids focused on words and vocabulary they can use, from introducing themselves to talking about food and weather. This audio course offers 28 bite-sized sessions to learn and recall important vocabulary. Topics covered include numbers, colors, food, animals, places, greetings, questions, answers, short sentences, weather, time, months, days of the week, quantities, positions, and many others. Vocabulary is first presented, then tested in listening and through speaking.

MONEY TREE GROWING FINANCIAL WISDOM FOR KIDS is the fun and practical way to teach budgeting, saving, investing, and smart spending. Money doesn’t have to be confusing or stressful for kids.

Collins makes language learning fun, fast and flexible. Pick up the essentials of the Greek language with this easy-to-use audio introduction. Covering everything from finding your way to talking about yourself, Collins 40-minute audio can help you learn short and simple phrases quickly by just...

Are you ready to put your thinking cap on? Learning is a great way to expand our minds beyond what we know! However, it doesn't have to be boring. This book will provide new adventures with fun facts and a quiz at the end of each section. If you're groaning and saying, "A quiz? Really?" Yes! A quiz! Quizzes help challenge your comprehension skills to make sure you understand the meaning of what you hear. As you grow older, the skills you learn by doing quizzes will help you retain essential facts throughout your school years!

Brought to you by Ladybird. We love learning new language skills. It can help us on holiday, and it can sometimes make our friends feel loved and accepted. On this adventure, we’re catching up with a pen pal who speaks Arabic. We’re going to learn some new words and phrases to help ask...