Panini UK Football Sticker Collections 1978-1993
A deluxe hardback edition celebrating the golden era of Panini football stickers Complete and comprehensive, Panini UK Football Sticker Collections 1978-1993 is the ideal companion for those who want to immerse themselves in football history or wallow in the nostalgia of a football-obsessed youth spent collecting these stickers. Panini stickers were an unforgettable part of so many childhoods - and beyond. Millions of packets were sold every season in the late 1980s and in playgrounds across the land the mantra-like phrase, 'Got, got, need' was endlessly repeated as duplicates were keenly traded. Completed collections were rare and to be treasured, but these books feature every one of the 12,000-plus stickers in full-colour facsimiles of the original albums. Every page of Panini UK Football Sticker Collections 1978-1993 rekindles a memory. Forgotten teams, heroes and villains are brought back to life as kits (and hairstyles) change with every season. The colour portraits and other photos are engrossing, and the greats of the game - from Trevor Francis, Glenn Hoddle and Bryan Robson to Ian Rush, Paul Gascoigne and John Barnes - all appear, often as first-season d矇but矇es, in their prime and later as veterans. A treasure trove of trivia and sporting history, this landmark collection of cherished and sought-after stickers will prompt countless memories and is the ultimate record of a fascinating era in British football.
How Flowers Grow
How do plants make food? What is the largest seed in the world? How do flowers grow in ponds and lakes? Which plants eat insects? Find all the answers and much more in this delightful book, with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with fun activities and video clips.
Who Discovered How to Breathe Underwater?: Jacques Cousteau
Explore how French naval officer Jacques Cousteau forever changed the way people experience life underwater in this STEM-driven graphic novel by GLAAD Media Award-winning author Ned Wolfe and illustrator Caroline Hu. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series! Dive into the sea with Jacques Cousteau as he works to develop the Aqua-Lung--the first modern scuba device--which allowed for safer, longer, and deeper diving. A story of friendship, experimentation, and innovation, this graphic novel immerses readers in Jacques's journey of combining his passions for tinkering, filmmaking, and the sea. This accessible narrative makes a splash with bright, full-color illustrations that will transport readers below the water's surface.
Who Discovered How to Breathe Underwater?: Jacques Cousteau
Explore how French naval officer Jacques Cousteau forever changed the way people experience life underwater in this STEM-driven graphic novel by GLAAD Media Award-winning author Ned Wolfe and illustrator Caroline Hu. Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series! Dive into the sea with Jacques Cousteau as he works to develop the Aqua-Lung--the first modern scuba device--which allowed for safer, longer, and deeper diving. A story of friendship, experimentation, and innovation, this graphic novel immerses readers in Jacques's journey of combining his passions for tinkering, filmmaking, and the sea. This accessible narrative makes a splash with bright, full-color illustrations that will transport readers below the water's surface.
Sole Survivor
"Sole Survivor is an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride right from page one. A real-life Hatchet for a new generation. You gotta read it to believe it!" --Alan Gratz, New York Times-bestselling author of Refugee and Heroes "Inspirational, propulsive, and unforgettable. This one leaves a mark." --Lamar Giles, author of The Getaway and Ruin RoadThis riveting true story from two New York Times-bestselling authors chronicles how a California sixth grader survived a deadly mountainside plane crash during a snowstorm. Eleven-year-old Norman Ollestad is no stranger to extreme situations. Whether it's surfing big swells off Topanga Beach or skiing in a blizzard, he has braved one adrenaline-rush adventure after another, pushed by his thrill-seeking father to realize that "anything's possible." And with Dad by his side, sometimes Norman believes him. That motto is put to the ultimate test when the small plane Norman and his dad are aboard is engulfed by a snowstorm and crashes in the San Gabriel Mountains--with deadly consequences. Struggling in and out of lucidity, haunted by the voices and memories from difficult moments in his past, Norman must decide what to do while trapped eight thousand feet above sea level, facing dangers unlike any he has encountered before. Inspired by the harrowing true childhood experience of author Norman Ollestad, this astonishing, action-packed story, co-written with Brendan Kiely, is about fear, survival, and the complicated forces--and people--that shape us. Fast-paced and unputdownable, Sole Survivor is the perfect read for fans of Dusti Bowling's The Canyon's Edge, Megan E. Freeman's Alone, and the I Survived series.
100 Things to Know about Food
This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.
Creative Writing with Miss Mary Mac
Writing doesn't have to be a chore! This graphic novel guide for aspiring writers will show you how to create your masterpiece. Authors are artists! But instead of putting paint on a canvas, they put words on a page. Writing coach Mary McInerney (aka Miss Mary Mac) will show you how to use words to express yourself--and have fun doing it! The writing exercises in this book aren't what you're used to! With Miss Mary Mac's help, you can unlock your creativity, find inspiration all around you, and develop a voice that's truly your own. When you use your imagination, writing is never boring. Follow the tips in this graphic novel guide and turn the page into your very own canvas.
All about Mushrooms
The world is a treasure trove of fungi. There are over 1.5 million known fungus species on our planet; we use them for food and medicine, they can be found in every ecosystem and on all continents, and they're even more closely related to animals than plants. They can also be as deadly as they are beautiful. Unearth the scientific, cultural and fantastical properties of mushrooms, and explore the world of mushrooms beyond what's in a kitchen, from a ballerina waxcap and barbie pagodas to a snowy disco and stinkhorns. This book celebrates their beauty, complexity, and significance, and gives an insight into this fascinating kingdom of fungi.
Men's Soccer Legends 2026
Who are the best players in world soccer today? Is Man City's Erling Haaland still the most prolific in front of goal or is it Harry Kane at Bayern Munich? Which midfielder has the greatest impact on a game - Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham with his attacking play or Barcelona's Pedri with his vision and passing? Who's the top performer between the sticks - is Alisson Becker still the world's premier keeper or has AC Milan's Maignan taken the top spot in 2026? While every fan has an opinion, back yours up with the latest stats featured in Soccer Legends 2026 (Men's) and show them who's the best soccer pundit! Showcasing the top 100 stars in the modern game, Soccer Legends 2026 offers the latest facts and stats of players in every position who play - or spent most of their careers - in the world's elite leagues. With a star profile on each page, the book is packed with incisive data and includes stunning heat maps that show the pitch movements of every player featured. Get your copy now and start comparing the goals, assists, saves, freekicks (and a host of other data) of the current icons in world soccer. US league players profiled include Christian Pulisic, Sergio Busquets, and Lionel Messi.
The Bucket List Family
This inspiring story from the celebrated Bucket List Family--globe-trotters who have visited more than 100 countries and counting--encourages young readers and their families to seek adventure and create special memories wherever they are. Dorothy Gee loves adventure days with her family. They're the days she, her younger brothers, and her mom and dad spend time together dreaming up adventures big and small--like flying an airplane over the Pyramids at Giza and soaring above the Nile. But as their family life gets busier and busier, they find less time to play adventure. Then one Saturday, her life changes forever: Mom and Dad roll out a map and ask Dorothy and her brothers, "Where should we go this time?" Their minds run wild: Go sledding down a mountain! Practice cannonballs in a lake! Eat pizza in Italy! See hippos on safari in Tanzania! The biggest surprise comes next: "What if we make these adventures happen, for real?" Heartwarming and wholesome, this charmingly illustrated tale of one imaginative family will inspire others to find joy in play, dream big, and most important, find new ways to make memories together.
Rebel Girls Make Dessert
Empower young chefs-in-training with 80+ kid-tested, accessible recipes for sweet treats and desserts from around the world--by the creators of Rebel Girls Cook. Did you know that you can whip up a fluffy confetti cake without a mixer? Have you ever wondered if there were afterschool sweet treats your kids could make on their own in under an hour? If you want to share moments of creativity and togetherness at home, this fun, truly kid-friendly cookbook offers tips, tricks, stories, and sweets--so many sweets!--to excite children (and the whole family) in the kitchen. Rebel Girls Make Dessert guides your child, whether a seasoned chef or first-time cook, through more than 80 dessert recipes, from Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies and Strawberry Shortcakes to Guyanese Pine Tarts and more. Alongside recipes are sidebars that create a richer learning experience, from variations on recipes to facts about influential women in history. Throughout, advice, stories, and recipes from celebrated women chefs like Joanne Chang (Homemade Oreos), Nadiya Hussain (Pear and Cardamom Cake), Deb Perelman (Raspberry Crumb Bar), and Seema Pankhania (Orange and White Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream) will empower Rebel Girls everywhere to try new techniques and find confidence in learning how to make something delicious all on their own. With a mixture of approachable, kid-tested recipes, helpful step-by-step photography, and informative sidebars, Rebel Girls Make Dessert will build any young person's skills and confidence in and out of the kitchen.
The Bucket List Family
This inspiring story from the celebrated Bucket List Family--globe-trotters who have visited more than 100 countries and counting--encourages young readers and their families to seek adventure and create special memories wherever they are. Dorothy Gee loves adventure days with her family. They're the days she, her younger brothers, and her mom and dad spend time together dreaming up adventures big and small--like flying an airplane over the Pyramids at Giza and soaring above the Nile. But as their family life gets busier and busier, they find less time to play adventure. Then one Saturday, her life changes forever: Mom and Dad roll out a map and ask Dorothy and her brothers, "Where should we go this time?" Their minds run wild: Go sledding down a mountain! Practice cannonballs in a lake! Eat pizza in Italy! See hippos on safari in Tanzania! The biggest surprise comes next: "What if we make these adventures happen, for real?" Heartwarming and wholesome, this charmingly illustrated tale of one imaginative family will inspire others to find joy in play, dream big, and most important, find new ways to make memories together.
History Comics: The Great Depression
Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation. In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.
Cowboys and Cowgirls
Saddle up--it's time for adventure! Cowboys and Cowgirls captures all the excitement of the Old West, from cattle drives to roping, rustling, and rodeos. Celebrated nonfiction children's book creator Gail Gibbons's cheerful watercolors and clear text deftly detail the cattle farmers' clothing, equipment, and lifestyle, while the lively back matter highlights famous Wild West personalities and historical facts. Embellished with helpful labels, cattle brands, a trail map, and even a campfire song, Cowboys and Cowgirls will delight, excite, and inform every young buckaroo. YIPPEE-YAY! Don't miss these other favorite nonfiction books by Gail Gibbons: Knights in Shining Armor Recycle! Tell Me, Tree
We Run This House
We Run This House: The Girls' Guide to Flag Football is the go-to book for girls looking to fall in love with America's favorite sport. Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports today! There are 20 million players in 100 countries, and the number of girls playing in the US keeps rising thanks to club, high school, and college leagues operating in dozens of states. Plus, flag football is set to make its Olympic debut for both men and women at the 2028 games in Los Angeles. Against this backdrop is AnnaSofia Dickens, a 15-year-old student athlete playing on the top-ranked flag team in the nation. In this first-of-its-kind guide written for teen girls by a teen girl, AnnaSofia welcomes players to the game she loves, sharing helpful tips and relatable advice from her own experience alongside interviews with football greats like Diana Flores, Jared Goff, and Michael Strahan. As AnnaSofia puts it, she was in the right place at the right time to get involved with flag. Now millions of young readers (and the people who love them) looking to do the same can benefit from this sensational book. Let's hear it for females in flag!
Greatest Defensive Backs
On the gridiron, they were simply the best. From Jim Thorpe and Jerry Rice to Joe Montana and Rond矇 Barber, NFL Hall of Famers brought unmatched passion and skill to their positions. Revisit football history's greatest professional athletes in this stat-filled, photo-driven sports series for middle-grade readers that showcases star linebackers, defensive linemen and backs, quarterbacks, pass catchers, and running backs. They're the last line of defense, protecting the end zone with speed, vision, and the ability to anticipate offensive moves. Although the gridiron has seen outstanding defensive backs throughout pro football history, only a handful of the greatest players have been enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Photo-driven and stat-filled, this middle-grade sports title for fans of the NFL showcases 11 cornerbacks and safeties, ranked by induction year, from Emlen Tunnell and Dick Lane to Deion Sanders and Charles Woodson. Includes sidebars about the position's role and how it's changed over time.
