Frances Ridley Livres

An exciting look at the extraordinary life of a man who exerted a major influence on the path of world history  This exciting new biography looks at the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela, and explores his influence on the path of world history. From his days as a young activist to his release from prison after serving 27 years, this sophisticated magazine-style biography engages older reluctant readers and provides a high quality non-fiction resource. The up-to-the-minute narrative has all the flair and excitement of a fictional novel. The book also has a Legacy chapter that looks again at Mandela's life and achievements, and provides the reader with points to discuss and questions to consider. Featuring photographs of his funeral and information on the many world leaders who attended, this is a must-have book for all admirers of the great man.

Some wheels are big and some wheels are small. This exciting book is full of photos of all kinds of wheels: big and small, fat and thin, fast and slow, from skateboards to tractors, that children are sure to be curious about.

Rebecca went to the funfair with mum and dad. She didn't like the hall of mirrors, and the rollercoaster made her turn green - but when she won lots of prizes on a stall, she decided that she liked it after all! The funny illustrations show Rebecca's gradual change of opinion, and include lots of details for early readers to talk about.

A boy and his mother go for a walk along the seashore and find all sorts of shapes. There's a starfish shaped like a star, a pebble that's an oval and a jellyfish that's a circle. A combination of fascinating photos and delightful artwork show the variety of shapes that can be found.

'Fireflies' are non-fiction books on a variety of topics covering all areas of the curriculum, from science to citizenship. The teaching notes are full of practical suggestions for using the books. They have been updated in line with the simple view of reading and the renewed Primary Framework for Literacy.