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This practical guide on how to handle bullying, by the author of Bullies, Bigmouths and So-Called Friends, shows children how to protect themselves emotionally and psychologically in bullying situations. As well as quizzes, real life stories and cartoons, there are 70 short practical tasks designed to help readers build up their self-confidence and resilience. The tasks, being varied and achievable for a wide ability range, are also suitable for teachers to use in the classroom, therapists working with young clients or parents looking for fresh ideas about how to support their child. This book is a revised and updated version of The Seven-Day Bully-Buster.

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The go-to mental health guide for kids from expert Anna Williamson – therapist, Childline counsellor and ambassador for Mind and The Prince’s Trust. Exam stress? Friendship issues? Panic attacks? How Not to Lose It will help you be the boss of all of this, and more.

It’s not just your body that should be fit and healthy – your mind needs to be, too! How Not to Lose It is the go-to guide for achieving a balanced mind and strong emotional well-being.

With immediate, heart of the matter advice and a chatty yet honest tone, Anna Williamson addresses all of the key issues affecting children today.

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What happens in just a second? A bat makes 200 high-pitched calls. A hummingbird beats its wings 50 times. A woodpecker hammers a tree trunk with its beak 20 times. A human can blink 7 times. A vulture in fight flaps its wings once. This nonfiction picture book explores the concept of time as a series of events in the natural world that take place in given units of time.

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What does a little ladybird weigh? A snail? A swan? In her extraordinary picture book Alison Limentani introduces children to a fascinating world of wildlife, weight, numbers, and comparisons. Did you know that five starlings weigh the same as one squirrel – or that three rabbits weigh the same as one fox cub? Kids – and parents, too – will be amazed and amused by every surprising and intriguing page.

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Just how big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world’s largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that is bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures don’t tell the whole story. In the new paperback edition of this visually stunning book, Steve Jenkins illustrates animals both large and small at their actual size.

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Do you know what the difference between a bit and a byte is? Have you ever accepted cookies and not known what they were for? Did you know that phishing has nothing to do with chips? Learn about all of these words and more in this exciting and colourful series while challenging yourself to games and puzzles throughout each book.

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The internet is full of amazing possibilities but, just like the real world, there are a lot of potential dangers and difficulties too. You need to know what to watch out for and how to protect yourself. Whether you’re worried about oversharing on social media or coming across dangerous people, this guide gives you tips and tools to take control and stay safe online.

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Curious kids may ask up to 100 questions each day! For grown-ups that may not always be easy, but with this series of books we are celebrating those enquiring minds. Each of the books in this Little Scientists BIG Questions series gives young readers a detailed, but age-appropriate explanation packed with Key Stage 1 science and fantastic facts.

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First Facts Seasons introduces children to the world of reading, with lively illustrations and simple text to help build confidence and development. Bursting with fun facts and figures that will guide your child through each of the four seasons, they will love flicking through and learning as they go. From spring lambs to autumn leaves, questions about each magical season is answered.

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Super-cool facts sit alongside hands-on activities in this exciting series. Readers can learn how to create a mini water cycle, track a thunderstom and make fog in a jar with step-by-step illustrations and instructions. Flaps to lift and a spectacular fold-out feature spread allow children to delve deeper into the subject.

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