8 books about men who used their talents and circumstances to make the world a better place
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8 brilliant stories about real-life men who have impacted the world for good - in art, science, maths, literature and more.
for all ages
the beauty of a simple life—and the profound importance of valuing individuals and families
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ages 8 to 12 years + the adults who read to them
Get to know the boisterous and loving Rabinovitch family as they prepare for Shabbes and then arrange and celebrate a marriage. A great read-aloud book - it will capture the imagination and hearts of adults and children alike.
the life and career (so far) of Hillary Rodham Clinton
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A collection of three picture books about Hillary Clinton - her early life and career before she was nominated as Democratic candidate for President of the United States in 2016. (And one satirical picture book about Donald Trump.)
ages 4 to 12 years
success is not always about winning ... sometimes it's about beginning
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Set in USA. Even though she couldn't vote, Victoria Woodhull ran for President of the United States in 1872. She was a remarkable woman with a difficult life who had a passion for equality and she gave her all to the cause.
ages 8 years and up
Lisa Bu on finding new ideas and dreams
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Books can be the ideal place to search for ideas, or new dreams, or role models. Here, Lisa Bu shares some favourites and talks about he joys of comparing and contrasting - a great way to approach reading and life!
Read Moreturning grumpiness around and helping friends feel better too
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Grumpy feelings don't need to last all day - a cheerful gift, a bit of sharing, and giving to a friend help the animals in this story to get over their grumpy starts to the day.
ages 0 to about 6 years
the transformative power of time spent in the wild
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ages 6 to 12 years
An inspiring story about perseverance and appreciating the natural world. A boy and his uncle embark on an amazing hike through the magnificent Grampian mountain ranges. Not everything goes to plan, but there's physical and metaphorical beauty each step of the way.
