Are you trying to cope with a long-term illness or a disability? Maybe a family member or friend of yours is sick and you want to understand more about his or her situation. This useful book gives lots of information about how to cope with a long-term illness or disability. Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and give you advice and 'top tips', while Charlie the dog shows that he understands how you might feel.

Are you trying to cope with your parents' separation or divorce? Maybe a friend of yours is going through this and you want to help him or her. This useful book gives lots of information about how to cope with your parents' separation or divorce. Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and give you advice and 'top tips', while Charlie the dog shows that he understands how you might feel.

Are you trying to cope with a long-term illness or a disability? Maybe a family member or friend of yours is sick and you want to understand more about his or her situation. This useful book gives lots of information about how to cope with a long-term illness or disability. Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and give you advice and 'top tips', while Charlie the dog shows that he understands how you might feel.

Are you feeling good about yourself? Do you need a self-esteem boost? Perhaps you have a family member or friend who could do with a boost. This useful book gives lots of information about how you can feel as good as you possibly can! Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and give you advice and 'top tips', while Charlie the dog shows that he understands how you might feel.

Are you trying to cope with your parents' separation or divorce? Maybe a friend of yours is going through this and you want to help him or her. This useful book gives lots of information about how to cope with your parents' separation or divorce. Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and give you advice and 'top tips', while Charlie the dog shows that he understands how you might feel.

This book about the European Union describes what the EU is and what it does, its history, EU laws, EU parliament, the single market and currency, and more. Written in a simple and clear way language suitable for young readers, the book also features "Top Trumps"-style boxes of all the countries in the EU and some topical issues that have arisen within the EU, such as the 2009 debt crisis involving Greece and other countries, and the topical issue of "Brexit".

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of protecting endangered animals, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topics of war and terrorism, learning how these issues are treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of human rights, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of the environment, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topics of war and terrorism, learning how these issues are treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of the environment, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of human rights, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of protecting endangered animals, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

What was the impact of hip-hop on pop culture? Who were the New Romantics? And what was Grunge all about? Thatcher and Reagan, Blair and Clinton, politics played a role in the popular culture of the era, while new technology led to video game arcades popping up anywhere teenagers might be lurking. This was the time when early game consoles found their way into many homes, as did the records, cassette tapes, and compact disks of Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, and U2.

This book takes a look at international political leaders and discusses why and how societies demand certain standards of conduct from their leader. It examines what corruption really is and how politicians can become corrupt. Playing a major role in this book are international and historical case studies of noteworthy politicians on both sides of the spectrum-the notably revered and the notably corrupt.

What did people do for fun in the earliest years of the 20th Century? How did they dress? What were they reading? This book looks at popular culture at the turn of the century and covers the dawn of recording technology, the birth of jazz, early "moving pictures", the first daily comics, and much, much more, including how WWI affected the popular culture of the era.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Look around you - every building that you see was designed by someone. Many of the buildings standing today were either designed or influenced by architects working thousands of years ago. Find out about famous architects through history and the amazing buildings they designed. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - History

This book looks at Russian, and examines where it is spoken, who speaks it, what alphabet the language is written in, and other interesting facts. The book also includes introductions on how to say key phrases in Russian, such as how to say hello and goodbye, or talk about your home, school, and family. A pronunciation guide at the back of the book explains how to pronounce the Russian words used throughout the book.

This book looks at Russian, and examines where it is spoken, who speaks it, what alphabet the language is written in, and other interesting facts. The book also includes introductions on how to say key phrases in Russian, such as how to say hello and goodbye, or talk about your home, school, and family. A pronunciation guide at the back of the book explains how to pronounce the Russian words used throughout the book.

Everything you ever wanted to know about skyscrapers and the science behind them. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with finelly levelled books that help you develop support comprehension and fluency, while inspiring and engaging your young readers.

The Ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of Greek myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Greek myths and legends so compelling.

Are you feeling good about yourself? Do you need a self-esteem boost? Perhaps you have a family member or friend who could do with a boost. This useful book gives lots of information about how you can feel as good as you possibly can! Characters Ali and Annie will guide you through the issues and give you advice and 'top tips', while Charlie the dog shows that he understands how you might feel.

This fun and revealing series examines popular culture from the beginning off the 20th Century to the age of Facebook, blogging, and Reality TV. Each book looks at art, music, fashion, film, design, and more, and shows how advances in technology, as well as global and political events, have a great impact on popular culture.

A sophisticated, four-book series on international politics that helps readers analyze international political structures, both modern and historical, through the lens of ethics. The series also encourages readers to gain a deeper understanding of how the seemingly adult world of politics touches their own lives.