Stuart Hill crafts epic fantasy narratives inspired by the golden age of the genre. His stories explore themes of courage, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit, often centering on young protagonists facing insurmountable odds. Hill's prose is rich and evocative, drawing readers into meticulously built worlds with compelling characters. His work demonstrates a deep appreciation for heroic adventure and the power of hope against darkness.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non- fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.
Focusing on the practical aspects of contract creation, this book equips readers with essential skills for drafting clear and effective contracts. It addresses the risks inherent in both consumer and business contexts, emphasizing the importance of written agreements for managing those risks. Readers will learn to navigate intellectual property concerns, identify key components of contracts, and recognize when contracts conclude. This resource is invaluable for anyone involved in business transactions, whether on a local or international scale, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Richard III tells the thrilling story of England's last Plantagenet king in his youth. Brilliantly reimagined by a favourite My Story author, readers aged 7+ will love this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of knights, castle life and an exciting battle. Perfect for children intrigued by Richard III's exhumation and reburial.
I Was There... Viking Invasion is an exciting account of a young boy helping to defend his village against fearsome Viking invaders. Brilliantly reimagined, readers aged 7+ will love this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of the Vikings.
After her father, King Redrought, dies in battle, Thirrin, the new young Queen of the Icemark, must use her ingenuity to protect her tiny kingdom from Imperial invaders. Unlikely allies must be made of vampires, werewolves, witches and snow leopards to save her people.
Engaging young readers, this interactive tour explores renowned civilizations and their architectural achievements, including palaces and temples. Through gatefolds and flaps, children uncover the construction processes and historical appearances of these wonders, making learning both fun and informative. The vibrant illustrations enhance the experience, inviting curiosity about the past.
The Saxon King Athelstan is trying to unite the kingdom of England for the first time, aided by his body-servant Edwin, the son of a shoemaker. Written by bestselling author, Stuart Hill, this exciting adventure story is perfect for fans of historical fiction and will have readers gripped from start to finish. After getting into a brawl with Athelstan the future king of England, fourteen-year-old Edwin certainly does not expect to become his body-servant. Now, Edwin sleeps in Athelstan's room, fights with him side-by-side in battle and, most importantly, becomes his close friend and companion. But as tensions between the warring kingdom grow and power shifts over the years, Edwin must protect Athelstan with his life in the fight to unite England. But will Athelstan and his Saxon army succeed against the Scots, the Vikings of Dublin and the Welsh of Strathclyde?This thrilling, dramatic tale is packed with great characters and insight into the world of Saxon Britain. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.
Ancient Wonders - Then & Nowintroduces children to some of history's most famous civilisations and the amazing palaces, temples and buildings they created. In this interactive and fact-filled tour, kids will discover all about each man-made marvel, what it looks like today, and its influence on modern life. Then, by opening the gatefolds and lifting flaps, they'll find out how these wonders were built, what they once looked like, and their role in ancient society. Kids will experience gladiatorial combat in Rome, a Chinese army built from clay, Cleopatra's sunken underwater palace, and lots more. Historical sites featured: Angkor Wat Machu Picchu The Roman Baths The Parthenon The Colosseum Stonehenge Petra The Great Pyramid of Giza The Terracotta Army Cleopatra's Palace Chichen Itza Easter Island About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.
In the late twenty-first century, a terrorist attack destroyed Cosmopolis space station. Fast forward a couple of centuries and through a combination of luck, science and circumstance, Breaker Jackson, who was on board, is still around. Now something of a renegade, pirate, and living legend he and his crew take a little time off in the middle of their latest heist to help the military defend an attack from alien bugs. The crew of the USS Jakarta are despatched to locate and bring in Jackson to help fight off more of the bugs in what looks like turning into the biggest offensive of all time. It'll be a long trip to get to where he's holding up, leaving plenty of time for the crew of the Jakarta to get to know each other a bit too well, flout a few regulations, fraternise every chance they can, get in and out of a few scrapes, and learn a few lessons about trust and bravery.
A wondrous atlas showing where in the world dreadful dragons and terrible trolls can be found.
