The Legend of Tutankhamun
A young king... a lost tomb... and a treasure trove of unimaginable splendour... The Legend of Tutankhamun is a sumptuous visual retelling of the story of one of the most well-known Egyptian pharaohs. More than 3000 years ago a young boy became King in ancient Egypt and his life death and final resting place is something that has fascinated people ever since. Readers are taken on a dramatic journey from the deserts of ancient Egypt to the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb and the artefacts on show today. As the pages turn you can witness the passing of a great King his tomb being lost to the sand dunes and its thrilling rediscovery. Powerful and vivid illustrations by James Weston Lewis bring the history discovery and treasures of this young boy and his reign to life.
Can Everyone Please Calm Down?: A Guide to 21st Century Sexuality
WHY DO WE FIND SEXUALITY SO WELL ... SCARY?Comedian Mae Martin investigates in this hilarious and intelligent guide to 21st century sexuality. Covering everything from the pros and cons of labels to coming out and the joys of sexual fluidity Mae ponders all the stuff we get hung up about - and then a bit more.Mae's mission is to ensure that in a world that's full of things to worry about who we choose to kiss should not be one of them. And when it comes to sexuality she asks:CAN EVERYONE PLEASE CALM DOWN?
WeONLYRateDogs 2022 Weekly Planner Calendar
Featuring some of the funniest failures of the internets WeRateDogs community to simply submit a canine photo this spiral-bound planner will keep you LOL-ing in 2022 as it helps you stay on track with work family or school.Although the premise for WeRateDogs is exceedingly clearthey rate DOGS!the Twitter and Instagram accounts frequently receive pictures they perceive to be pandas bears dinosaurs or not even pets at all! Each weekly spread of this journal showcases a hilarious dog photo that looks like another animal paired with a clever caption from the internets dog-humor king Matt Nelson as he reminds folks We ONLY Rate Dogs!Features Include:True 12-month engagement calendarJanuaryDecember 20227-inch x 9-inch size fits bags totes and backpacks (14-inch x 9-inch when open)Spiral bindingWeekly spreadsPrinted on FSC-certified paper with soy-based inkOfficial major world holidaysMoon phases
Sakamoto's Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory
The inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics beautifully told in simple rhyme.When the children of workers on a 1930s Maui sugar plantation were chased away from playing in the nearby irrigation ditches local science teacher Soichi Sakamoto had an idea. He offered to take responsibility for the children --- and then he began training them how to swim. Using his science background Sakamoto devised his own innovative coaching techniques: he developed a strict practice regime for the kids building their strength and endurance by using the ditch water's natural current. The children worked hard under the dedicated Sakamoto's guidance and their skills improved. They formed a swim club and began to dominate in swimming events around the world. And then one day the proud Sakamoto saw an impossible dream come true --- Olympic gold!In a unique approach that makes for a moving read-aloud Julie Abery uses limited rhyming text to tell the little-known story of Coach Sakamoto and the Three-Year Swim Club. The stunning art of award-winning and highly acclaimed Chris Sasaki perfectly complements the lyrical storytelling. This inspiring picture book offers excellent lessons in perseverance believing in yourself and not letting others define you while wonderfully capturing how one person can make a huge difference in the lives of others. In highlighting the team's bright and loud presence at events with their Hawaiian dress and ukulele it also encourages children to take pride in their heritage and view it as a strength. An author's note with photos and more information tell the fuller story of Soichi Sakamoto and his Three-Year Swim Club.
Catana Comics: Little Moments of Love 16-Month 2021-2022 Monthly/Weekly Planner
With a relatable coupledom comic on each weekly spread that will make you think 'OMG! That's just like us' this planner is perfect for noting events anniversaries deadlines work schedules bills and most importantlydate nights!Fans of Catana Chetwynd today's most popular online relationship-comic artist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Snug: A Collection of Comics about Dating Your Best Friend will delight in this monthly/weekly engagement calendar as they plan and stay organized.Features include:STICKERS!16-months with academic-year startSeptember 2021December 2022Monthly planning pages at the frontTwo-page weekly spreads with plenty of room to write plus a colorized comic7 x 9 inch size (opens to 9 x 14 inches) fits book bags totes and backpacksSpiral bindingStorage pocket at backExtra pages at back for notes goals and more2023 at-a-glance calendar and planning pagesOfficial major world holidaysMoon phasesPrinted on FSC-certified paper with soy-based ink
Unspirational 2022 Day-to-Day Calendar: in case of emergency: panic
Inspirational quotes often times are intended to make you feel good or perhaps give you something to think about . . . an aspiration for being a better human. UNspirational quotes however are meant to be a little snarky suspicious swear-y and sassy . . . bringing the twist and humor to the stern and serious.Often referred to as the perfect gift for a coworker or gift exchange partyUnspirational 2022 Day-to-Day Calendar 'encourages' with daily reminders from the Instagram account @unspirational by Elan Gale. 'It's a great way to start the day and share with your friends and enemies.' (5-star Amazon review)Features include:Full-color tear-off pagesDay/Date reference on each pageWidely celebrated and nationally recognized holidays and observancesBack of pages are blank for notes and shopping listsPrinted on FSC-certified paper with soy-based inkEasel backer for desk or tabletop displayCombined weekend pages
The Collectors
Nature lovers and collectors of all kinds will love this high-adventure quest story about two brave and clever girls who head into the forest in search of something extraordinary.Winslow and Rosie have been building an impressive collection of natural wonders and now it's nearly complete. With just enough space left for one final piece the girls set off into the forest to find something extraordinary. Their journey takes them far --- along the creek across the valley through the spruce grove and up the mountain. And while they find many extraordinary things nothing is just the right extraordinary thing. When the girls find a deep dark cave they decide to venture farther than ever before. Surely a mysterious cave must hold something extraordinary ...Bestselling creator Alice Feagan's distinct cut-paper collage artwork brings this fun quest story to life and packs it with learning opportunities. The story highlights that girls can be adventurous brave clever and fascinated by science and also that the natural world is a wondrous place to explore. From the detailed depictions of the girls' gear to the many portrayals of their extraordinary finds (a gemstone dinosaur fossils a rare woodpecker's feather) there are numerous STEM curriculum applications here. The story also offers excellent character education lessons in perseverance resilience and teamwork.
Amazing Artists and Designers (Brilliant Women Band 2)
In Amazing Artists and Designers journey back to the 16th century to meet Artemisia Gentileschi mistress of light and shade. Read about Coco Chanel the orphan who grew up to change the rules of fashion and clothing forever. Meet Frida Kahlo whose colourful emotional and raw artworks challenged the norms of the art world. Some of the women in this book were well-known in their lifetime and beyond some of them were not but all of them were amazingly gifted talented and brilliant women creating historically important art and design.Curious provocative engaging brave and funny - women who change the world are diverse intriguing and brilliant. Created by an all-women team and filled with wonderful illustrations and engaging activities that will nurture your own varied skills the Brilliant Women series compiles the stories of inspiring women from every field. Retelling their triumphs and adversities this beautiful series of four books reveals and celebrates the women who have shaped the world we live in now. Perfect reading for the next generation of brilliant girls and boys. Suitable for readers aged 9 and up.
Women in Sport: Fifty Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
Women in Sport celebrates the success of the tough bold and fearless women who paved the way for today's athletes. The sportswomen featured include well-known figures like tennis player Serena Williams and broadcaster Clare Balding as well as lesser-known pioneers like Gertrude Ederle the first woman to swim the English Channel and Keiko Fukuda the highest-ranked female judoka in history. From the creator of the bestselling Women in Science this richly illustrated book highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable sportswomen from the 1800s to today including trailblazers Olympians and record-breakers in more than forty sports. It also contains infographics on topics such as muscle anatomy pay and media statistics for female athletes and influential women's teams.
Disney Dreams Collection Thomas Kinkade Studios Disney Princess Coloring Book
Coloring Snow White Cinderella Pocahontas Ariel Tiana and other Disney Princess characters is easy and fun with this special coloring book that contains more than 40 coloring pages.Each image was created from the Disney Dreams Collection of paintings by the Thomas Kinkade Studios and is presented in color across the page from the exceptionally detailed black line art of the same image. This coloring book is perfect for fans of Disney Princess characters and Thomas Kinkade Studios' Disney Dreams paintings.Measures 7.25" x 9.5" closedSoft cover96 pagesFull-color art of image opposite black line art to colorUncoated paper suitable for crayons colored pencils and gel pensPrinted on FSC-certified paper© Disney
