Leonora Bolt: Eco Engineer

Leonora Bolt: Eco Engineer
Author: Lucy Brandt
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2023-04-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241622093

Book 3 in the LEONORA BOLT: SECRET INVENTOR series Leonora Bolt makes amazing gadgets from any old junk. And her inventions have already stopped villainous Uncle Luther TWICE, though she hasn't rescued her super-scientist parents from him - yet. Leonora and her pals find clues that lead them to Luther's latest evil plan. It's an amusement park called Brightworld built in a desert, under a massive snow globe - and it's terrible for the environment! But when all their fancy-pants gadgets fail in the hot-hot heat, it's down to Leonora to use her eco-engineering imagination. Can she invent something to shut down Brightworld and save her parents - before there's a meltdown? With nothing but courage and Leonora's trusty tool belt to hand, the gang must battle swirling sandstorms, navigate plunging canyons and finish Uncle Luther...FOD GOOD! Praise for LEONORA BOLT: 'A hilariously silly adventure' - The Guardian 'Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions!' - Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows 'A joyous story' - i

Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor

Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor
Author: Lucy Brandt
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2022-01-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 024143677X

'Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions!' - Maria Kuzniar WARNING: EPIC INVENTIONS AND SECRET SOCIETIES AHEAD . . . Leonora Bolt spends her days creating incredible inventions in her TOP SECRET laboratory, under the watchful eye of her terrifying uncle. Everything changes one day when a strange boy washes up on an inflatable lobster and reveals that Uncle Luther has been stealing her inventions and selling them on the mainland. Leonora, armed with her most important inventions, must leave Crabby Island for the first time EVER to embark on an unforgettable journey that will test her brainpower to its limits. With the help of an otter with a special skilll, a questionable cook and a singing sea captain, can Leonora dream up an invention that will defeat her evil uncle once and for all? Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself!

Leonora Bolt: Deep Sea Calamity

Leonora Bolt: Deep Sea Calamity
Author: Lucy Brandt
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2022-06-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 024143680X

THE SECOND LAUGH-OUT-LOUD ADVENTURE FOR LEONORA BOLT, SECRET INVENTOR. 'Fizzing with fun, friendship and fabulous inventions!' - Maria Kuzniar, The Ship of Shadows Leonora isn't supposed to be building a submarine in a tree. Or turning the local wildlife luminous. In fact, she is supposed to be keeping her head down and drawing no attention - because Leonora Bolt is an inventor in secret. But she can't stop thinking of the clues she found to her missing parents' location. So, deep in hiding in Snorebury, desperately trying to avoid being discovered by her evil uncle, Leonora is hatching a plan. So what if involves launching a homemade submarine into the middle of the ocean, accompanied only by a couple of friends and an otter with particularly sensitive whiskers? For when disaster strikes, Leonora's wackiest plan might just be her most brilliant yet...

The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks

The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
Author: Dr Sheila Kanani
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241372801

Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her nextraordinary story to life.

Bathroom Trivia

Bathroom Trivia
Author: Max Brallier
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2009-09-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756668190

Bathroom Trivia is a witty title to be read while answering the call of nature. Arranged in an informal way that readers can dip into randomly, the pages provide enough trivia, games, puzzles, stories, articles, and quizzes for even the longest restroom visits. Featuring an innovative mix of photographs and original artwork, the book will reveal everything from the workings of a toilet to the top ten dog names. Readers will come out of the restroom not only relieved but more knowledgeable as well!

Move Like A Lion

Move Like A Lion
Author: Radzi Chinyanganya
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2021-01-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241514274

Get up off the sofa and start moving with former Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya, in his first children's ebook. Learn to walk like a crab, swing like a monkey, and slide like a penguin in this ebook from the Winter Olympics presenter that helps children have fun and get active, all the while learning about favourite animals. Simple moves are modelled on the natural movements of the animals and can be easily integrated into the day, with an exercise to do when you wake up, suggestions for ones to do during the day, and a relaxing exercise to help children settle down for bedtime. Radzi wants every kid to enjoy the amazing way exercise can make you feel. Illustrations by Francesca Rosa accompany the exercises, showing young readers exactly what they need to do for each one. Ideal for both active kids and children who are a bit more reluctant to go out and play, this exciting new ebook teaches them about the natural world as they have fun moving their bodies.

Space Detectives: Cosmic Pet Puzzle

Space Detectives: Cosmic Pet Puzzle
Author: Mark Powers
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781526603210

'Immensely, cheerily silly' Guardian 'A thunderously good read, so funny and action packed. Children are going to love it!' Serena Patel, author of ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE Grown an extra head and don't know why? Pocket money stolen by a green blob? Lost your peculiar pet? You need the Space Detectives! What seems like a simple case of a missing pet soon has the Space Detectives completely bamboozled! This is no ordinary pet - it's a synthpet, where owners mix in different animals to make a totally unique one-of-a-kind pet. The missing pet has the body and legs of a cat, a duck's bill, long rabbit-like ears and the scaly tail of a crocodile. A creature like that should be easy to spot, right? Not on Starville, the universe's biggest space station where every inhabitant looks different - it's like looking for a star in a galaxy. Where should our heroes Connor and Ethan even begin? Another out-of-this-world adventure awaits!

Leonora Bolt: The Great Gadget Games

Leonora Bolt: The Great Gadget Games
Author: Lucy Brandt
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2023-08-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241622115

The fourth hilarious book in the brilliant STEM adventure series Leonora Bolt. With glorious illustrations by Gladys Jose throughout. It's Leonora first Christmas, and the brilliant young inventor is feeling festive! She's made presents, Mildred's boiling cabbage for the candy canes (yuck!), and best friend Jack's brought along . . .an invite to the Great Gadget Games?! Her villainous Uncle Luther is behind this new inventing show, and planning on stealing the creations made by the very talented contestants. And in ANOTHER twist, the judges of the competition are two people very dear to Leonora's heart. Leonora HAS to enter - it's her best-ever chance to finally stop Luther's dangerous games! But she can't enter as herself - he'll never allow that - so she'll need a foolproof disguise, and a brilliant idea for a winning invention . . . Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself.

Kate on the Case: The Call of the Silver Wibbler (Kate on the Case 2)

Kate on the Case: The Call of the Silver Wibbler (Kate on the Case 2)
Author: Hannah Peck
Publisher: Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2022-03-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1800780141

Reporter-in-training Kate is back for a new adventure! Be swept downriver on this exciting jungle cruise in search of the mysterious Silver Wibbler bird... When Kate and her mouse Rupert sail through the jungle home of the legendary Silver Wibbler, they know there's a story to be sniffed out. Why else would the Bird Brigade be on board? Their fearsome leader General Hornbill is convinced the Wibbler is a myth but young Bird Brigader Bertie is determined to prove him wrong. Can Kate help Bertie uncover the truth? Full steam ahead for friendship, mystery and some ruffled feathers... A hilarious new mystery, packed with illustrations! Praise for KATE ON THE CASE: "Exciting" Big Issue "Beautifully illustrated" Teach Primary "Cleverly woven and illustrated, with a cast of brilliant characters" Armadillo

I'm Super Dino

I'm Super Dino
Author: Steve Metzger
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1997
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9780590689922

Brendan likes pretending he's Super Dino, but when the other dinosaurs complain about his antics, Mrs. Dee helps the class think of better ways for Brendan to use his super powers.