Most Popular Books by Laura Buller

Describes the main alien life forms which inhabit the Star Wars galaxy.

Say hello to a hedgehog with this non-fiction wildlife book for kids. Packed full of fun facts and adorable hedgehog pictures, this children''s reading book is the perfect way to learn about, and celebrate, this much-loved creature. In this chapter book for children, you''ll learn how to help hedgehogs, why they have prickly spines covering their backs and all about their hibernation. These fascinating facts are paired with cute, high-quality photographs of hedgehogs, providing an ideal balance of words and images for children learning to read. Created with the help of top literacy consultants, Hello Hedgehog is the perfect book to help build general knowledge at the same time as learning to read. As this unique animal is such a favorite for kids, this book will encourage reading for pleasure, which is linked with improved reading and writing skills. Hello Hedgehog is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they become confident readers. DK Level 2 readers are suitable for children reading book band books up to orange level in the UK, and assessed by Fountas and Pinnell and Lexile levels in the US.

Learn to read while getting up close to the magnificent lion in this exciting new title, The Lion''s Tale. Find out how a lion cub joins the pride and grows to become the king of the jungle, discover how lions in Asia and Africa are different, and learn why we need to work to protect these endangered animals in the wild. Amazing up-close photographs show lions playing on the plains of Africa, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Amazing facts encourage enthusiasm for reading. Additional information spreads build knowledge further, such as how lions have adapted to be top hunters. There''s also a fun quiz to develop reading comprehension. This book has been developed in consultation with literacy experts to help improve children''s reading ability.

Answering the eternal question... WHAT TO WATCH NEXT? Looking for a box set to get your adrenaline racing or to escape to a different era? In need of a good laugh to lift your spirits? Hunting for a TV show that the whole family can watch together? If you''re feeling indecisive about your next binge-watching session, we''ve done the hard work for you. Featuring 1,000 carefully curated reviews written by a panel of TV connoisseurs, What To Watch When offers up the best show suggestions for every mood and moment.

Bugs Hide and Seek tells the story about a leaf bug who introduces other bugs that also have great camouflage. In this Level 1 DK Reader early readers will have fun trying to find the camouflaged bugs before they reveal themselves. With short sentences and simple vocabulary, as well as picture dictionary boxes with word labels, Bugs Hide and Seek is perfect for children just beginning to learn to read. DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid''s ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

DK Reader Level 3: Star Wars®: Star Pilot features a lively, fact-packed narrative about the spaceships and vehicles of Star Wars. What is the biggest spaceship? What is a Jedi starfighter? This exciting book has all the answers! Level 3 is for children able to read on their own. The stories are exciting and captivating in order to develop the child''s own desire to read. More text and more complex sentence structure are presented, with information spreads to help develop the reader''s general knowledge. The choice of subject widens to match the broadening of children''s experiences and interests. © & TM 2015 LUCASFILM LTD.

New look. Added content with 16 new pages! Find out all about furry, friendly Wookiees and other aliens from the Star Wars world. Level 1 DK Readers feature read-together stories for children just beginning to learn to read. These books contain short simple sentences, simple vocabulary, word repetition, and large type. Strong visual clues and special picture dictionary boxes help children with new words. Lively stories feature characters and topics that are familiar to young children. DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children''s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.

This is one of eight titles in this reference series covering a wide range of topics - from dinosaurs to explorers. This book on Native Americans includes photographs, facts and figures and relevant websites to explore.

Join Louise and the rest of the zoo crew as they eagerly await the arrival of a new baby panda. Get to know the zoo''s current pandas and find out what they eat and how they grow. With longer sentences, increased vocabulary, information boxes, and a simple index, readers beginning to read alone will enjoy reading The Great Panda Tale. Written by leading children''s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

"Why are so many women - and men - nervous about calling themselves a feminist? ... It''s a hopeful term... it means you believe in human rights, after all." - Gemma Cairney, foreword What is feminism? Combining insightful text with punchy illustrations, this indispensable book for young adults answers this important question with clarity, urgency, and conviction. Feminism is... tackles more than 50 intriguing and relevant topics, such as "Are all people equal?", "Do boys and girls learn the same things?" and "Can men be feminists?" Find out what equality for women really means, get a short history of feminism, and take a look at the issues that affect women at work, in the home, and around sex and identity. Along the way you will learn about some great women, such as Gloria Steinem, Frida Kahlo, and Malala Yousafzai, "rebel girls" who refused to accept the status quo of their day and blazed a trail for others to follow. In the foreword, you will also meet Gemma Cairney, the multi-award-winning broadcaster, author, and activist. A lively and accessible book for teens on the history, pioneers, and the daily reality of feminism today, Feminism is... is empowering, engaging, and vital reading. "A terrific book" - Dermot O''Leary on BBC Radio 2

Meet the dudes who made history happen. With quirky, inspired artwork, History Dudes’ look at the past is both irreverent and informative. Each book takes the reader on a journey through a key event, theme, or period in world history, with explanatory reference spreads, comic strips, and interviews with historical dudes along the way. Rich Cando started drawing the nationally syndicated comic strip Chaos while a student at UCLA. His Star Dudes series, a spoof of Star Wars, has earned him fans worldwide and has been shown in museums around the world. Brings the past to life in a unique, fun and appealing way Packed with amazing facts and hilarious historical anecdotes The strong visual appeal will engage even the most reluctant reader