This picturebook is based on the true story of the amazing Lilian Bland, the first woman to design, build and even fly her own airplane in 1910. Lilian’s story is one of bravery, tenacity, and the absolute refusal to give up on herself, even when everyone else had. Her indomitable spirit yearned to be as free as the birds in the sky, and her intelligence and drive made it possible for her to fly along with them.
This second volume in the Meche-Ude series continues the story of Hikaru who has become attached to a sentient mechanical arm named Alma who has no memory of his past. They continue to fight against the forces of the Kagami Group who will do anything to retrieve Alma.
Inis is the magazine of Children's Books Ireland. Within these pages you will find features and articles on Irish and international children's books as well as in-depth reviews of new titles for children and teenagers. With its range of expert contributors, this is a key resource for teachers, writers, illustrators, librarians, parents/guardians and everyone interested in children's books.
In this adaptation of an anime series, Hikaru faces a challenge even bigger than middle-school as he finds himself attached to a mechanical arm named Alma. With Alma having lost her memory, Hikaru must dodge the mysterious characters of Kita-Kagami city that are out to get them.
Cody Thompson has been obsessed with motor racing for as long as she can remember, so when she’s offered a job as junior engineer at Falcon Racing, it’s a dream come true. Soon Cody is travelling the world, meeting famous drivers, and impressing her new bosses with her aptitude for stats and analysis. But beneath the glitz and glamour, not everything is as it seems. Falcon’s top drivers, Carl and Austin, are locked in a bitter rivalry that threatens their chances in the championship – and when both men take an interest in Cody, things can only get more complicated …
A little boy and his mummies set off on a grand adventure together to build a treehouse and with imagination and hard work, they combine their skills as a family to make his dream come true. This is a gentle and warm story rooted in realism, with practicality at its core. The fact that the little boy has two mums is incidental and complementary to the story, rather than being the main focus.
Traversing continent’s and time, describing a dizzying description of every type of locomotion ancient, unique and futuristic, this is a delightful book for any curious young person in their early teens. With fascinating insights about the evolution of the train throughout the world, the narrative delves into the many quirky manifestations of the locomotive throughout the decades. All of the descriptions are accompanied by beautifully crafted and highly effective illustrations, creating a fantastic historical narrative.
If you don’t know your vloggers from your infographics but were too embarrassed to ask, then this book is the perfect tonic for you. The title is not misleading – this guide truly covers everything, from fake news to online safety. It is an essential resource for readers of all ages, and everyone will learn something from it. However, with its clear, accessible, and child friendly language, it is bound to become a necessity in every home and classroom.
When a storm destroys the homes of the animals in the forest, they must come together to rebuild.
An excitable Cosmo gets to test out a prototype of a new rocket jet pack. However, when the jet pack malfunctions and communication breaks down with his team back at base, Cosmo has to find his own way home. But of course, the journey is not that straightforward; Cosmo is helped along the way by an entertaining and certainly interesting cast of characters. Think magicians, sewer mutants, aliens, each wackier than the next whilst travelling from cities to spaceships to jungles on this epic, immersive and humorous adventure.
