Ruth Amos – författare

The galaxy is in trouble! Who will save it?Follow the heroes of the Resistance as they try to defeat the evil First Order. Learn about Rose and Finn's daring missions, and join Rey as she learns the secrets of the Force. Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.© & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD.

Daring. Determined. Curious. Kind. More than 50 female Super Heroes from Marvel Comics take centre stage in this inspiring book for girls and women of all ages.How did Captain Marvel gain superhuman powers? When was Shuri crowned queen of Wakanda? From Gamora to Wasp, this beautiful illustrated book celebrates diverse female Super Heroes who use their strength, intelligence and courage to save the world. More than 50 character profiles explore the origins and achievements of fierce fan-favourites such as Ms Marvel, America Chavez, Squirrel Girl and Black Widow. With a foreword by Marvel Comics writer Kelly Thompson, DK's Fearless and Fantastic! is the ultimate feminist tribute to Marvel Comics' most powerful women and girls. This book will be a treasured gift for comic book fans and beginners, and fans of 2019's hugely popular Captain Marvel movie.Illustrated with stunning comic book artwork, and featuring four chapters based on personal qualities - Determined, Daring, Compassionate and Curious - this book for girls and women will create new fans of comics, and inspire the comic book creators of the future.

Women can save the world. More than 50 incredible female Super Heroes from the Marvel Comics universe inspire girls and women of all ages to be powerful, passionate and persistent. From Captain Marvel and Wasp to Storm and Shuri, this beautiful book profiles dozens of aspirational female comic-book characters, all of whom use their intelligence, strength, kindness and courage to help others and save the world. Fierce fan-favourites such as Gamora, Squirrel Girl and Black Widow feature alongside lesser known faces from all corners of the Marvel comic-book universe. Young girls will discover modern, diverse heroes they can relate to and look up to, including America Chavez and Kamala Khan. Featuring a foreword by Marvel Comics writer Kelly Thompson, DK's Fearless and Fantastic! is the ultimate tribute to Marvel's most powerful women and girls, and a treasured gift for comic fans.Illustrated with stunning comic-book artwork, and featuring inspiring quotations, each short biography is carefully curated to focus on the character's key abilities and achievements. With four chapters based on personal qualities - Determined, Daring, Compassionate and Curious - this book for girls and women of all ages will create new fans of comics, as well as inspiring comic-book creators of the future.

Who is Chewbacca? Just how tall is he? What is his most dangerous adventure? Perfect for children who are new to Star Wars and also for young fans of the movies, this exciting guide will answer these questions and many more and teach children fun facts about loyal Wookiee Chewbacca - including his incredible adventures with Han Solo, Princess Leia and other rebel heroes!Follow Chewbacca's journey from Han's smuggling sidekick, to loyal Rebel fighter and co-pilot to Rey in the Millennium Falcon. Discover what languages Chewie speaks, why he makes howling noises, which planet he comes from and what makes him lose his temper. Featuring a simple Q&A format and exciting images, DK's Star Wars Meet the Heroes: Chewbacca is a fun, welcoming introduction to the famous Wookiee as children follow his adventures in a galaxy far, far away. With colourful movie stills from the original trilogy, prequels and the latest sequels, DK's book lets children explore Chewbacca's amazing world.© & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.

Who is Darth Vader? How does he become a Sith? Why does he wear a mask? Perfect for children who are new to Star Wars and also for young fans of the movies, this exciting guide will answer these questions and many more and teach children fun facts about Sith Lord Darth Vader - including his amazing battles with rebels and Jedi heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker!Follow Vader's journey from Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker to the dark side of the Force alongside Darth Sidious. Discover what Force tricks Vader uses, who he works for, which lightsaber he uses, and what planet his secret base is on. Featuring a simple Q&A format and exciting images, DK's Star Wars Meet the Villains: Darth Vader is a fun, welcoming introduction to the infamous Sith Lord as children follow his adventures in a galaxy far, far away. With colourful movie stills from the original trilogy, prequels and the latest sequels, DK's book allows children to explore Darth Vader's villainous world.© & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.

Join the ultimate battle for the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy!Travel the galaxy with the Resistance heroes. Discover new planets and meet new friends. Find out about the First Order's plot to rule the galaxy. Can the heroes defeat the villains?Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading.©2020 The LEGO Group. © & TM 2020 LUCASFILM LTD.

Boost your reading skills as you explore the Star Wars galaxy with Princess Leia Organa with this fun-filled Level 1 reader, carefully levelled to help children learn to read.Learn more about Leia Organa and her family as you join the young royal on her mission with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Find out about her time as a rebel leader fighting Darth Vader and the Empire, and discover how Leia leads the Resistance to victory against the First Order!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. Exciting imagery, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz, will test young readers and help them build their reading ability as they learn about the Star Wars galaxy.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Year 1, 2 and 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics like Star Wars.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, nature, and popular fiction topics, so there’s something for all children’s interests. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary, perfect for helping children aged 6 to 8 (Years 1, 2 and 3) who are learning to read with help.© & TM 2025 LUCASFILM LTD.

Boost your reading skills as you explore the Star Wars galaxy with Princess Leia Organa with this fun-filled Level 1 reader, carefully levelled to help children learn to read.Learn more about Leia Organa and her family as you join the young royal on her mission with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Find out about her time as a rebel leader fighting Darth Vader and the Empire, and discover how Leia leads the Resistance to victory against the First Order!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. Exciting imagery, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz, will test young readers and help them build their reading ability as they learn about the Star Wars galaxy.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Year 1, 2 and 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics like Star Wars.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, nature, and popular fiction topics, so there’s something for all children’s interests. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and expand subject knowledge and vocabulary, perfect for helping children aged 6 to 8 (Years 1, 2 and 3) who are learning to read with help.© & TM 2025 LUCASFILM LTD.

Join two curious children on a tour through ten inventions that changed the world in the debut children's book from award-winning inventor Ruth Amos.Step inside the inventor's workshop to see how one creative spark leads to another... until an invention is born. Find out how, when and why these ingenious breakthroughs happened, and learn about all the people who created them.Discover how Ada Lovelace's code inspired Charles Babbage's work on the first modern computer; see how African American Lewis Latimer's technology made Thomas Edison's light bulb possible; and much more.This STEM book for children ages 7+ features:Real-life stories behind ten great inventionsMini biographies and profiles of more than 50 inventorsBeautifully illustrated timelines, showing how creations of today exist because of the long line of inventions and inventors that came beforeIncredible cross-sections, revealing the intricacies of each discoveryWritten by an award-winning inventor Ruth Amos, with detailed illustration by the inimitable Stacey Thomas, this the perfect book for every budding inventor.