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Boats and Ships A to Z

Boats and Ships A to Z

An ideal book for young children who love boats and ships, also helps them to learn the alphabet too Suitable for 2-6 year old children and for home schooling. This is a captivating picture book of boats and ships for young children. It includes twenty-six great photos shown in alphabetical order to help children remember the alphabet. Some of the photos are presented in different ways using artistic filters, others as straight photos. There is a short index at the back of the book providing a little bit of information about each boat or ship type. Finally there is a page at the back to encourage a child to draw a picture of their own favourite boat or ship. A great introduction to the subject as a learning tool or for any young child who just likes boats and ships.

Elite Infantry

Elite Infantry

Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross is given command of a team of specialists, called the Shadow Squadron, which is tasked with tackling operations that are too tricky and dangerous for the regular military.

School Ship Tobermory

School Ship Tobermory

The author of the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency draws from his own sailing experience to deliver this rip-roaring adventure on the high seas. The first volume in a  middle-grade adventure-mystery series perfect for boys and girls! Ben and Fee MacTavish are twins who’ve been homeschooled on a submarine. Now they’re heading to the School Ship Tobermory. This is no ordinary school—it’s a sailing ship where kids from around the world train to be sailors and learn about all things nautical. Come aboard as the kids set sail for their first adventure. Ben and Fee make friends as they adjust to life aboard the Tobermory. When a film crew arrives on a nearby ship, the Albatross, Ben is one of the lucky kids chosen as a movie extra. But after a day’s filming, his suspicions are aroused. Are the director and crew really shooting a film? Or are they protecting a secret on the lower decks of the Albatross ? Ben, Fee, and their friends set out to investigate. Are they prepared for what they might find?

Scuffy the Tugboat

Scuffy the Tugboat

One of the most beloved children's stories ever — the classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat. Meant for "bigger things," Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river, Scuffy realizes that home is where he'd rather be, sailing in his bathtub. Generations of parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1946.

Scuffy the Tugboat

Scuffy the Tugboat

One of the most beloved children's stories ever — the classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat. Meant for "bigger things," Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river, Scuffy realizes that home is where he'd rather be, sailing in his bathtub. Generations of parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1946.

Scuffy the Tugboat

Scuffy the Tugboat

One of the most beloved children's stories ever — the classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat. Meant for "bigger things," Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river, Scuffy realizes that home is where he'd rather be, sailing in his bathtub. Generations of parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1946.

Scuffy the Tugboat

Scuffy the Tugboat

One of the most beloved children's stories ever — the classic Little Golden Book tale of Scuffy, an adventurous little tugboat. Meant for "bigger things," Scuffy the Tugboat leaves the man with the polka-dot tie and his little boy and sets off to explore the world. But on his daring adventure down the river, Scuffy realizes that home is where he'd rather be, sailing in his bathtub. Generations of parents and children have cherished this classic Little Golden Book, originally published in 1946.

The Conspiracy of Magic

The Conspiracy of Magic

The dazzling exploits of The Company of Eight continue in this rich fantasy adventure… In a world where magic is so powerful it has been outlawed, Cass is a rare creature ­– an obtuse, someone who is unaffected by magic. But what has always felt like a handicap becomes a strength when sorcerers and magicians begin to perform magical deceptions with malicious intent. The Queen of Minaris is in grave danger and it’s up to Cass to protect her. But how can Cass defeat the sinister magician behind it all with no powers herself? A thrilling tale of bravery and ingenuity from Harriet Whitehorn, author of the VIOLET series, for fans of COGHEART, NEVERMOOR and THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS . ‘Has the feel of The Princess Bride meets Frozen… This is series is immensely exciting for its feminist twists on classic adventure’ – Lily and the Fae

The Ghost Ship Mystery

The Ghost Ship Mystery

While visiting a seaport town in New England, the Aldens learn about a shipwreck from 1969. Legend has it, the ship can be seen on the water in stormy weather. It's a mystery that has never been solved, but the Boxcar Children are up to the task!

The Ghost Ship Mystery

The Ghost Ship Mystery

While visiting a seaport town in New England, the Aldens learn about a shipwreck from 1969. Legend has it, the ship can be seen on the water in stormy weather. It's a mystery that has never been solved, but the Boxcar Children are up to the task!