Kinder & Jugendliche

A UNANIMOUS DECISIONAs the second semester begins, two additional events are announced: the school’s sports festival and its first-ever cultural festival! But before these two can kick off, an unexpected special exam will be held. The rules seem simple, but the questions might be heavier than anyone expects… Are the students truly ready to cast their final votes?

Everything you need to master first-year Japanese language essentials-clear explanations, tons of practice exercises, and NEW audio to improve your speaking and listening skillsThe most effective way to learn any new language is to practice, practice, and practice some more. In Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Japanese, you'll find all the practice you need to complete your first year of study. Based on the proven success of the Practice Makes Perfect series, this bestselling workbook offers easily digested short sections (each taking about 10 to 15 minutes to complete), clear explanations of grammar, and a solid grounding in basic vocabulary.Supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Japanese also offers comprehensive digital support, with extensive audio recordings that provide the answer key for many exercises, so you can build your confidence in speaking and listening to the language by following the model of native Japanese speakers. With the instruction, explanations, and extensive practice in this book, you'll acquire all the knowledge and skills a first-year student is expected to master.Short sections with key grammatical concepts and core vocabulary provide easy, bite-size lessons for your busy scheduleIdeal for both self-study learners and to complement a first-year classSupported by extensive audio recordings, available via McGraw Hill's exclusive Language Lab app, including answers to 80 exercises from the bookNEW: Recordings of example sentences throughout the book

'Beautifully vicious' Chloe GongThere's always a price for defying destiny.Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the court as Seer with her cleverly phrased - and not always true - divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to strip her of her title once he's crowned.After the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus's love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse about the prince's future bride. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can't protect her against fate - nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . .PRAISE FOR VIOLET MADE OF THORNS'An enchanting dark fantasy' Sabaa Tahir'Violet has everything: court intrigue, cruel witches, aloof but hot princes, ambitious girls who will do anything to win' Victoria Lee'An unforgettable voice' Hannah Whitten'Entrancing from start to finish' Joan He'A delightful, sparkling tale' June CL Tan

Bluey and Bingo love the beach!Join in the fun and get busy with this jam-packed book of summer activities. Cut out and design your own sunnies, play dot-to-dot and get colouring with the help of all your favourite Bluey characters! With activities to keep little paws busy on ever page. Packed with puzzles and games including: - Dot to dot - Games- Puzzles - Recipes for your own Bluey iceblocks- Colouring Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring BookBluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity BookBluey: Bluey and Friends Sticker Activity Book

From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.

A heartwarming queer romance about beating the odds - perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Five Feet Apart, the solo debut from New York Times bestseller Alyson Derrick.

Bunny vs Monkey: Multiverse Mix-up is an exhilarating read from the creative mind of Jamie Smart. Published in 2023, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. The genre of this book is a thrilling mix of adventure and humor, a testament to Smart's storytelling prowess. The narrative takes you on a wild journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns, as Bunny and Monkey navigate through the multiverse. Jamie Smart's unique voice and style shine throughout the book, making it a memorable read. Published by David Fickling Books, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to readers. Don't miss out on this exciting adventure!

This classic tale of The Little Red Hen is retold in Tigrinya language. When the hen asks a cat, dog and sheep for help to plant wheat seeds that she found, she gets no takers. They won't help to water, to cut or to take the wheat to the mill. They won't help to bake a bread too. But all are eager to eat the bread the little red hen makes from the wheat. This well illustrated book will delight early readers and older learners alike.

Wulf must face his greatest enemy yet - and this time, he's all alone . . .Wulf is at war - war against the Dark. As Pan's soldier and champion, it's his responsibility to fight for what is right. An early Winter has come to the County, threatening its people with starvation - but there is an even more dangerous foe to face. A demon is trying to become the next ruler of the dark. He has many names but one of them is Loki, the Trickster God. Loki has many, terrible powers - but his most deadly weapon is the one that controls all Wulf's own power . . .Featuring fan-favourite characters Grimalkin, Thorne, Jenny and even Slither, Wulf's War is sure to delight - and fright!

Juliet believes girls like her - girls with arthritis - don't get their own love stories. She exists at the edges of her friends' social lives, skipping parties to play online chess under a pseudonym with strangers around the world. There, she isn't just 'the girl with crutches'. Ronan is the new kid: good looking, smart, a bad boy plagued by guilt over what happened to his brother Ciaran. Chesslife is his escape. Juliet thinks Ronan thinks someone like Ronan could never be interested in someone like her - and she wouldn't want him to be anyway - he always acts like he's cooler than everyone else. Little do they know they've already discovered each other online, and have more in common than they think . . .

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enchanting novel penned by the talented author, Axie Oh. Published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. in 2023, this captivating book is an excellent addition to the genre of fantasy literature. The story immerses you into a mystical world where the impossible becomes possible, and the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Axie Oh masterfully weaves a tale of adventure, love, and self-discovery, transporting readers into a realm beneath the sea. This book is a testament to Axie Oh's knack for storytelling and her unique voice in the literary world. Published by the renowned Hodder And Stoughton Ltd., this book is a must-read for all fantasy lovers. Don't miss the chance to dive into this mesmerizing underwater world.

Discover the fascinating history of our planet with this unique collection of visual timelines. Full of exciting visual timelines covering minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and years, Timelines of Nature reveals our planet's natural history and its life cycles in an entirely new way.Beginning at our world's existence; children aged 9+ will learn how many years it took the Moon to form and witness Earth's continents collide. Discover the history of Earth's most spectacular features - from the Grand Canyon to the Sahara desert. See how life evolved, from the first single-celled organisms to the extraordinary variety of creatures living today. Then we look at life on Earth today. Every species on Earth has its own unique story - Timelines of Nature reveals these weird and wonderful life cycles through fascinating visual timelines. It tells you what's really happening on Earth each minute of every day.This beautiful nature book for children features: - Beautiful timelines teach young readers all about geology, plants, and animals.- Each timeline is unique and depicts a different topic, such as the story of how whales evolved, how the Moon was formed, or how a tiger spends its day.- Feature pages highlight climactic moments in nature, for example, the butterfly finally emerging from its chrysalis.- Supporting educational boxes on each page explain key points about nature, helping kids to discover more about the world around them.Children can marvel at a variety of different timeframes in nature, like geological timelines spanning thousands of years; a year in the life of a habitat, a day in the life of an animal, and complete plant life cycles.Ever wondered what the mayfly does with its short life? In this book, you'll find out how it lives as a nymph for two weeks, before flying out of the water for just a day in the sky as a mayfly. If you've ever thought about how a chimpanzee spends its day, how the rainforest changes over 24 hours, or how long a kangaroo's pregnancy lasts, then this is the book for you!

A sausage dog discovers that, despite being small, she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers.