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J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling Cath Senker Describes the life of the British author whose blockbuster "Harry Potter" series catapulted her from poverty into worldwide fame. OL16281693W
Brazil Brazil Cath Senker "Describes jobs in the construction and building trades. Includes information on equipment operators, carpenters, electricians, inspectors, and more, covering their responsibilities and training need… OL16470031W
Looking at racism Looking at racism Cath Senker "Part of growing up is about expressing yourself, forming your own opinions and making difficult decisions. This book gives you clear advice about the attitudes towards Racism over the course of hist… OL20883975W
Call the fire and rescue service Call the fire and rescue service Cath Senker Looks at the fire and rescue service and the kind of work it involves. OL20937101W
Call the police Call the police Cath Senker Looks at the different kinds of work people in the Police service do. OL21178477W
Mandela and Truth and Reconciliation Mandela and Truth and Reconciliation Cath Senker How did Nelson Mandela help to heal a divided nation by supporting South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission? What choices did he have, what support and advice did he receive, and how did hi… OL21181796W
Sustainable transportation Sustainable transportation Cath Senker Transportation and the climate crisis - History of transportation - In the sky - On the road - Return to the rails - Across rivers and seas - By bike and on foot - Sustainable future. OL21412596W
Racism Racism Cath Senker Growing up involves making decisions and taking responsibility over your life. Each book in this series explores an issue that may affect young people's lives. The books are aimed directly at childre… OL21976327W
Great Britain Great Britain Cath Senker "Jake, a young boy from Great Britain, introduces readers to his country's landscape, weather, foods, and festivals. Jake also tells readers about his school, family life, and things to see in Great … OL22642070W
The Arab-Israeli conflict The Arab-Israeli conflict Cath Senker 'Timelines' is a series of children's books that explore major conflicts of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Each book takes the form of a 'timeline' of a particular conflict, looking in date order… OL24173585W
How to get ahead in catering How to get ahead in catering Cath Senker An introduction to working in the catering industry. Discusses the range of jobs available and looks at skills and qualifications required. Suggested level: secondary. OL24174631W
Call the police Call the police Cath Senker Who takes care of us in an emergency? Read this book to find out all about the very important work carried out by our police forces, and to learn what you should do if you see a crime taking place. OL24196734W
Living Through The Vietnam War Living Through The Vietnam War Cath Senker Why was the Vietnam War so controversial, and how did one of the world's superpowers fail to defeat a much less wealthy and populous opponent? Why was the war such a global significance and how has i… OL24283025W
Migration and refugees Migration and refugees Cath Senker Cath Senker explores the topic of migration and refugees in developed and developing countries. OL24286035W
My family celebrates Baisakhi My family celebrates Baisakhi Cath Senker This book introduces the reader to the festival of Baisakhi and explores how one child and her family celebrate it. The book includes panels to show how people around the world celebrate Baisakhi and… OL24287610W
Refugees Refugees Cath Senker The 'Global Issues' series addresses important issues that affect everyone in the 21st century, exploring their history and causes through to their impact and the various responses to them. OL24295052W
South Africa South Africa Cath Senker Introduces South Africa including the weather, climate, landscape, home, pastimes, school and the people who live there. OL24299689W
Christianity Christianity Cath Senker Discusses the key themes, signs, and symbols of Christianity using lively stories, folktales, songs, poems, recipes and activities. OL24437655W
A teen guide to being eco in your community A teen guide to being eco in your community Cath Senker In this book, readers learn how to work with community groups on eco-projects and are inspired to be part of eco-classes or eco-schools. OL26211563W
Migration and refugees Migration and refugees Cath Senker "Presents a global look at the reasons people move from one country to another, the effects that immigrants and refugees have on the economy, and their contributions to multicultural societies"--Prov… OL5724019W
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