Miguel Bustos – illustratör

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?

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.

This entertaining write-in book will improve your memory without ever feeling like a chore. It's packed with helpful memory techniques and exciting challenges - from secret spy missions to restarting starships or escaping labyrinths. Write, draw and colour in your answers as you exercise your memory to make it stronger than ever. Along the way, you'll also learn more about your brain and how it remembers things, with tips on how to boost your brainpower. Perfect for ages 7+. With answers at the back of the book.