Deborah Chancellor – författare

Ignite young minds and spark curiosity with Everything You Need To Know — an epic, illustrated encyclopedia for children aged 7 and up. This book is full of bright pictures and fascinating text, written by expert authors, that will introduce children to so many facts!This captivating single-volume resource unfolds across ten thrilling core topics: Earth, Space, Science, Machines, Human Body, People and Places, History, Dinosaurs, Plants, and Animals. Each page bursts with vibrant visuals and engaging, interactive elements designed to enlighten and inspire.Dive into a treasure trove of knowledge where every chapter enriches and consolidates understanding, turning learning into an adventure that young readers will want to explore again and again. A perfect resource for every child's bookshelf!

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelHave you ever been amazed at how far animals migrate each year? Have you ever wondered why animals migrate for such long distances? Find out all about the journeys animals make in the sea, in the air and on land in this fascinating non-fiction information book, brought to life with stunning photographs. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: An information bookThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

This text describes what it was like working as a maid during the Victorian period, while modern day children make comparisons between the time periods.

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 10-11 (Year 6) Book band: Red B Phonics phase: n/a

 

Beautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats. An adorable penguin-shaped bookmark takes young readers on a journey around the globe, helping them identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. Large, colourful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales and keys. Superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children and is the perfect reference book for both home and school.

Beautifully illustrated by Anthony Lewis, First Animal Picture Atlas explains where animals come from and how they live in their habitats.Travel the globe and identify animals in an absorbing look-and-find game. Large, colourful maps show the world's continents and introduce children to important map concepts such as grids, scales and keys. Superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats to provide an early introduction to the basics of ecosystems. This atlas will delight young children and is the perfect reference book for both home and school.

The amazing story of Harriet Tubman. Born a slave in the Deep South of the US, she escaped via the Underground Railroad to the north, then went back and helped some 70 more slaves to escape, at great personal risk. She worked as a nurse for the Northern side in the Civil War and was also the first woman to lead an armed assault in that war, in a raid rescuing some 700 slaves. After the war she fought for the right of women to vote. Denied proper pay, pension or recognition for most of her life, she was buried with military honours and is now recognised as a great American hero.

The amazing story of Harriet Tubman. Born a slave in the Deep South of the US, she escaped via the Underground Railroad to the north, then went back and helped some 70 more slaves to escape, at great personal risk. She worked as a nurse for the Northern side in the Civil War and was also the first woman to lead an armed assault in that war, in a raid rescuing some 700 slaves. After the war she fought for the right of women to vote. Denied proper pay, pension or recognition for most of her life, she was buried with military honours and is now recognised as a great American hero.

The amazing story of Harriet Tubman. Born a slave in the Deep South of the US, she escaped via the Underground Railroad to the north, then went back and helped some 70 more slaves to escape, at great personal risk. She worked as a nurse for the Northern side in the Civil War and was also the first woman to lead an armed assault in that war, in a raid rescuing some 700 slaves. After the war she fought for the right of women to vote. Denied proper pay, pension or recognition for most of her life, she was buried with military honours and is now recognised as a great American hero.

Learn about celebrations all over the globe with this Level 2 DK ReaderGet your child hooked on reading with Holiday! Celebrations Days Around the World. It's time for fun and festivities - the year is full of days to celebrate! Read all about the holidays throughout the year, including Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, Halloween, Diwali, and of course, Christmas.Level 2 Readers have easy to read stories with long sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes and a simple index to help build literacy skills.Holiday! Celebrations Days Around the World is perfect to read aloud together, with lively illustrations and engaging stories that encourage reading and build a child's confidence.

Introduce your child to a love of reading with this Level 3 DK ReaderDiscover the animal world around you with the bright and colourful Tiger Tales. Hunter or hunted? How much longer will these magnificent beasts prowl the planet?Level 3 Readers have a rich vocabulary, challenging sentence structure, additional information, an alphabetical glossary and index to build literacy skills, ideal for children who are beginning to read alone.Tiger Tales is perfect to read aloud together, with lively illustrations and engaging stories that encourage reading and build a child's confidence.

Beep, beep! Roads are busy places. Find out all about the different vehicles on the road, from cars and scooters to trucks and lorries.A series of differentiated text books on topics that children really want to read about. The lower level text is ideal for emerging readers and the higher level text will suit more able readers. The large, square format encourages sharing, and spectacular photos are featured on every page.

Working in the dark shadows of Elizabeth I''s glory, the spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham protects his queen with plots, entrapment and torture. When Kit is forced into Walsingham''s service, he is horrified at what he sees. Can he work in Walsingham''s police state and live with himself? And what will happen if Walsingham ceases to protect him? Some secrets are deadly...

Working in the dark shadows of Elizabeth I''s glory, the spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham protects his queen with plots, entrapment and torture. When Kit is forced into Walsingham''s service, he is horrified at what he sees. Can he work in Walsingham''s police state and live with himself? And what will happen if Walsingham ceases to protect him? Some secrets are deadly...

This environment education story follows Tia who is always being told by her mum to turn off the tap to save water - but why is this important? Through the story, Tia learns why water is precious and the small steps she can take to help to save it.Good to be Green is a series of six environment education books that help children age 6+ explore green issues and find out what they can do to help the planet. Each book features the story of a child who is exploring their world and learning why it's important to think green. Alongside the stories are fact boxes with extra information and at the end of each story there are activity ideas, teaching notes and a quiz. Each story is accompanied by bright illustrations by Diane Ewen.

In this environmental education story, Leo finds out what happens to animals when their habitats disappear and, with the help of his class, he holds a wildlife action day to help. The story is a great resource for helping children understand why habitats disappear and looks at topics such as global warming, and endangered animals and habitats such as rainforests and coral reefs.Good to be Green is a series of six environment educational books that help children age 6+ explore green issues and find out what they can do to help the planet. Each book features the story of a child who is exploring their world and learning why it's important to think green. Alongside the stories are fact boxes with extra information and at the end of each story there are activity ideas, teaching notes and a quiz. Each story is accompanied by bright illustrations by Diane Ewen.

In this environmental education story, Molly wants to have a clear out of her toys and finds out why it's not a good idea just to put them in the bin, and what she can do instead. The story is a great resource for helping children understand what happens to waste and how we can reduce, reuse and recycle.Good to be Green is a series of six environmental education books that help children age 6+ explore green issues and find out what they can do to help the planet. Each book features the story of a child who is exploring their world and learning why it's important to think green. Alongside the stories are fact boxes with extra information and at the end of each story there are activity ideas, teaching notes and a quiz. Each story is accompanied by bright illustrations by Diane Ewen.

Milly the cow munches grass with her friends, drinks gallons of water, makes cow pats in the field, and visits the milking parlour with her farmer. Milly's milk is then put into cartons and made into butter, cheese and yoghurt. There is a simple quiz at the back and some further information about cows and milk.Bright and stylish papercut art conveys the crucial message that producing food is hard work, and we must respect the animals and humans who produce it, and we must not waste it!

A little boy follows Shelly Hen as she searches for food, hangs out with her flock and lays a tasty fresh egg. At the end is a simple quiz and some extra information to stimulate exploring minds.This is the third title in a stylish, fact-filled, narrative non-fiction series designed to help children understand and appreciate where their food comes from. It encourages children to be environmentally aware and respect animals and the people who produce food.

Being able to buy fruit is something we take for granted, but what if we had to grow our own?A little girl helps Granny Pip as she plants fruit bushes, feeds them with fertiliser, prunes and then harvests. Growing fruit is hard work, but eating it is delicious!The fourth title in the Follow My Food series about where our food comes from and how it's produced, with themes of sustainability and animal welfare.