New Releases by Victoria Parker

One of a series of titles that examines the basic physical needs of plants and animals. Each title first looks at human needs, so that the reader can compare and contrast their own needs with those of plants and animals.

Find out about yourself with this brilliant fun quiz book based on the bestselling Cathy Hopkins books. You''re having a crapola day. How do you cheer yourself up? (a) Imagine you''re in a beautiful place. (b) Go shopping. (c) Write about your feelings. (d) Spend time with your mates. If you answered (a), you''re like Izzie, thoughtful and wise. If you said (b), you''re like Nesta, bold and dynamic. If you chose (c) you''re like TJ, thoughtful and intelligent. If you picked (d), you''re like Lucy, warm and friendly. Answer all the quiz questions and discover which of your favourite characters you are most like! Irresistible and thought-provoking entertainment for all Cathy Hopkins fans.

Why do we need water to live? Find out in this informative title that explains the importance of water to all living things.

This book describes the need for light that humans, animals, and plants have.

A brief biography of author J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as a look at his books about Middle Earth, which remain popular to this day.

Pompeii was in one of the most crowded parts of Italy. In the busy town there were housed, shops, workshops, a theater, temples, sports grounds, and even a swimming pool. Then a massive volcanic eruption destroyed it all. The town lay buried for centuries before diggers exposed secrets of ancient Roman life. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this exciting read about life in ancient Roman times. This book explains how archaeologists have pieced together the evidence of the eruption.

In the 1980s nuclear power provided electricity for much of the Soviet Union. But the nuclear reactors were badly designed, and the workers were poorly trained. Late one night in 1986, the workers at Chernobyl were running tests when things went horribly wrong. Learn about the consequences of an explosion that released dangerous radioactive material into the atmosphere. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this gripping read about the worst nuclear accident in history. This book highlights the dangers of radioactive material and nuclear waste.

Shows differences between things that are hard and things that are soft.

Explores the summer season through various activities that children may take part in.

Explores the fall season through various activities that children may take part in.

Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. It is so enormous that it is also a continent, like Europe, Africa or North America.

Takes a comprehensive look at the characteristics of a sunflower as it develops from a seed into a flower.

Takes a comprehensive look at the life cycle of the frog.

Shows different shades of yellow and the colors that result when yellow is mixed with other colors.

Shows different shades of red and the colors that result when red is mixed with other colors.

Takes a comprehensive look at the life cycle of the butterfly.

This series explores the life, influences and approach to writing of modern authors. There are interviews with the authors, quote boxes and factfiles, and the books set the writers in context and list their works.

An introduction to Hinduism which focuses on some holy sites of the religion.

The Children''s Illustrated Bible provides a unique insight to the people and places of the Old and New Testaments. Beautiful illustrations and colorful maps set the stories in the context of the times.

Explains some of the more troublesome and confusing aspects of English grammar. Includes practice puzzles and quizzes.

-- Graded tests structured to test knowledge and highlight the most common grammatical mistakes -- Entertaining quizzes and puzzles give plenty of practice