Clementine Hetherington and her robot brother, Digory, have run away from the orphanage they've been living in since their parents died. Clem and Dig want to follow in their famous archaeologist mother's footsteps, but no one will take them seriously.
The book explores the solstice, a biannual event marking Earth's closest alignment with the Sun, and its significance as a timekeeper throughout history. It combines scientific insights with cultural narratives from children's lives across different latitudes, making it engaging for readers aged 7-11. Infographics enhance the content, illustrating geography, sunlight variations, and the Earth's tilt. The narrative includes diverse family perspectives and intriguing facts, such as the playful needs of pandas in China, all beautifully represented by local illustrators.
Focusing on the fascinating journeys of fish migration, this book explores the reasons behind these remarkable travels and the various destinations fish reach. It engages young readers with an "Animal Spotlight" feature, fun facts, and interactive elements such as quiz questions. Additionally, it includes a glossary, a table of contents, extra resources, and an index to enhance understanding and learning.
In 1942, World War II was growing more and more intense. Germany and its allies had occupied a great deal of Europe, including part of France. With the enemy just a few miles from England, Prime Minister Winston Churchill was determined to help free France. To make his plan work, he needed people who could secretly help prepare the French for a big fight. He found 39 daring women who were up to the task -- including Andree Borrel and Lise de Baissac. These women would help support the French Resistance and sabotage German operations in preparation for the 1944 D-Day invasion.
Explore the daily lives of children around the world through the lens of a single, special day - June 21st, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the shortest in the southern hemisphere.