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Weatherwise looks at wind, sunshine, rain and snow and how these weather conditions affect people and their lives, such as their homes, transport, clothing and jobs. This title looks at wind and storms and covers the different uses we have for wind. It also looks at what happens in extreme winds, from thunderstorms to hurricanes and tornadoes. It looks at the damaging effects that these types of winds can have on our daily lives.

Many people are fascinated by the great kingdoms and rulers of the distant past. For some, no records survive to prove their existence. For others, the records are woven with so many fanciful details they seem like legends. Be a mystery hunter, find out more about the lore and history of familiar legends around the world, and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.

Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.

This book explores the festival of Christmas and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world celebrate Christmas both in church and at home. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Christmas school project or simply to wow your friends!The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals, including Divali, Easter, Christmas and Chinese New Year to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for children aged 9+.

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated for five days with various activities and food. This book explores the festival and the story behind it and features six simple origami projects for your own festive fun! The book shows how people around the world decorate their homes with lights and rangoli patterns, and how they end the Diwali celebration with a special day for brothers and sisters. Attractively designed, its simple text and wonderful full-colour photos make this an essential book for children celebrating or learning about the festival. The origami activities are accessible to all and are explained with step-by-step illustrations. Your fantastic creations can be used as decorations for the festival, for presents, to impress your teacher for a Diwali school project or simply to wow your friends!The book is part of the Origami Festivals series, which bring religious festivals to life through origami art. Each festival is examined in detail, from its history to its significance today and the manner in which people worldwide celebrate it. Origami craft activities engage the reader in each festival and add a fun art and design element to the series. A religious and interactive craft series for children aged 9+.

Packed with fitness facts and healthy hints - healthy kids choose exercise!Find out why exercise is so important for a growing body and for your mental health, too. However you like to exercise, this book has something for everyone: from strength, stamina and flexibility training to learning proper warm-ups and cool-downs. And don't forget about food and sleep - they are keys to effective exercise!The HEALTHY KIDS series encourages children aged 9-11 to make healthy lifestyle choices with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives. Discover positive, practical and to-the-point advice on everything from puberty and fitness, to staying safe and keeping clean.Books in the series:Healthy Kids: Eat Healthy FoodHealthy Kids: Exercise Your Body Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself Clean Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself SafeHealthy Kids: Understand Puberty Healthy Kids: Understand Relationships

Packed with feelings facts and healthy hints - find out why healthy kids choose to understand relationships!This book explains the ups and downs of the relationships you have, and offers advice on navigating tricky emotions. No matter your family or friend situation, this book has something for everyone: from dealing with a family breakup or peer pressure, to team dynamics and online relationships. And don't forget about learning to make up after a falling out - it is also key to managing relationships!The HEALTHY KIDS series encourages children aged 9-11 to make healthy lifestyle choices with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives. Discover positive, practical and to-the-point advice on everything from puberty and fitness, to staying safe and keeping clean.Books in the series:Healthy Kids: Eat Healthy FoodHealthy Kids: Exercise Your Body Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself Clean Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself SafeHealthy Kids: Understand Puberty Healthy Kids: Understand Relationships

Packed with feelings facts and healthy hints - find out why healthy kids choose to understand relationships!This book explains the ups and downs of the relationships you have, and offers advice on navigating tricky emotions. No matter your family or friend situation, this book has something for everyone: from dealing with a family breakup or peer pressure, to team dynamics and online relationships. And don't forget about learning to make up after a falling out - it is also key to managing relationships!The HEALTHY KIDS series encourages children aged 9-11 to make healthy lifestyle choices with knowledge that will benefit them throughout their lives. Discover positive, practical and to-the-point advice on everything from puberty and fitness, to staying safe and keeping clean.Books in the series:Healthy Kids: Eat Healthy FoodHealthy Kids: Exercise Your Body Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself Clean Healthy Kids: Keep Yourself SafeHealthy Kids: Understand Puberty Healthy Kids: Understand Relationships