Miguel Bustos – illustratör

In this inspiring and confidence-boosting guide, the cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic Champion, shows kids that with the right mindset, they have the power to do something extraordinary. 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 read for any young person with a big dream, this guide shows that anything is possible with a positive attitude!

An entertaining and thought-provoking guide to what laws are, who makes them and how people enforce them. It covers crime and punishment as well as social and citizenship issues such as politics and international law, using a mixture of debates, cartoon strips and clear diagrams.Chapters in this book include:- What is law?- Why do we need laws?- How does the law work?- Right and wrong- It isn't black and whiteCriminal LawAn unlucky accident, or a serious crime? Follow a story to see what happens, and who gets involved, from a person's arrest to trial and beyond.Civil lawMost law isn't about crime and punishment - it's about settling arguments, and making sure people behave fairly to each other. This is 'civil' law.How is law made?Laws used to be made by leaders with limitless powers. Today, most laws are made by elected politicians, who have to follow all sorts of rules.Law across bordersAre there laws that the whole world has to obey? How are those made - and how are they enforced?Human rightsSome of the most important laws, or rights, are meant to ensure that all people can live safe, healthy lives with equal opportunities. But does this actually happen?JusticeJustice means fairness. It's what law is all about, isn't it? But are laws themselves fair? And what about the system that enforces the law - is that fair?Big questionsOften in law, there are questions that don't have simple answers. Read some of the arguments and see if you can make up your own mind.What next?What about YOU? Could you be a lawyers, or a lawmaker, or a law enforcer?

Electricity is the power behind smartphones and thunderstorms and vacuum cleaners. It lights up our homes and cooks our food, but what IS it and where does it come from? Lift the flaps and try some simple experiments to find out.Chapters in this book include:- Electricity all around- What is electricity?- Electrons on the move- Going with the flow- Making electricity- The spark of life- Clever circuits- Electricity in the future- Extraordinary electricity

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Bruce Lee, the martial artist and Hollywood film star.Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of Hong Kong cinema. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but Bruce went on to act in blockbuster hits, featuring his skill as a martial artist. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the great actor's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

This entertaining write-in book will make maths fun without ever feeling like a lesson. Use your number skills to make your way through mazes, crack codes, create art, catch crooks and solve all sorts of puzzles. Write, draw and colour in your answers as you practise key topics for ages 7-9, from times tables to fractions to mental arithmetic. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With all the answers in the back of the book.

Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.