New Releases by Victoria Parker

Presents basic information about what asthma is, what causes it, how people deal with it, and what it is like to have a friend with asthma.

Using simple text and pictures, this book explains the different types of diabetes, and how it is lived with.

Photographs and simple text identify the many things children might see or do while taking their first trip on an airplane.

This is a selection of Gospel stories for children, simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about the three wise men, cruel King Herod and Jesus'' first miracle.

Presents basic information about what Down syndrome is, what might cause it, how people deal with it, and what it is like to have a friend with Down syndrome.

This is a selection of Gospel stories for children. Read about the first Palm Sunday, Jesus'' last supper with his disciples and the story of the cross.

Retelling the story of Noah and the great flood, this book also contains Abram''s journey to Canaan.

Learn about what happens in the hospital.

''Bible Stories'' contains favourite tales from the Old and New Testament, which have been simply retold to capture a child''s interest. Engagingly illustrated, each title contains up to ten stories which introduce children to the main characters and events of the Bible.

Presents basic information about what allergies are, what causes them, how people deal with them, and what it is like to have a friend with allergies.

This is a selection of Old Testament Bible stories for children. Read about the battle of Jericho, Samson and Delilah and King Solomon''s magnificent people.

Learn all about blindness and visual disorders.

Learn about what happens when you get your hearing tested.

Applies the math functions of measuring and comparing to different structures and how tall they are, and includes an activity and quiz.

Describes what eye tests are, why they are performed, and what to expect when having one done.

A selection of Bible stories for children, simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about twin borthers Jacob and Esau, Joseph''s strange dreams and how he became the ruler of Egypt.

This is a selection of Bible stories for children from the book of Exodus simply retold and wonderfully illustrated. Read about Moses, the nine plagues of Egypt and God''s ten commandments.

Applies the math functions of measuring and comparing to bodies of water, and includes an activity and fullness quiz.

This book uses body parts to take readers on a fascinating journey of size comparison, using body parts as units of measurement for comparison.

This book uses animals to take readers on a fascinating journey of comparing lengths, using familiar animals as units of measurement for comparison.

This book uses plants to take readers on a fascinating journey of size comparison, using familiar plants as units of measurement for comparison.

The books in this essential series for young readers look at key citizenship topics. Each book considers an aspect of citizenship, explains why certain behavior is important, and asks readers to think about relevant issues.

Presents young readers with a guide to exhibiting proper citizenship by demonstrating how to make proper choices in a variety of situations.

Examines different kinds of relationships, discussing why they work and what to do when they do not work.

How old is Malbork Castle? Who was Frydryk Chopin? What is wycinanki? Read this newly revised and updated book and find out! See the famous sites, travel over the land, and join in the celebrations. Find out what school life is like and what the children might do when they are older. See which sports are played in Poland and even learn a few words of Polish.

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.

The Titanic was the largest, most luxurious passenger ship in the world. In 1912 it hit an iceberg while traveling from England to the United States. An enormous gash was made in the side and ice-cold water began rushing in. Within hours, this floating palace had plunged to the bottom of the ocean. Over 1500 people died and, along with them, the idea that any ship is unsinkable. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this gripping read about one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. This book explains how and why the Titanic sank.

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

Offers a brief overview of the life and work of author C.S. Lewis, discussing his childhood, personal relationships, inspirations, and writings.