This book is a captivating journey around London to discover the unknown tales of the capital’s history. Travelling through the villages and districts that make up the world’s most dynamic metropolis it unearths the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city’s compelling, and at times, turbulent past.
Have you ever been to England? Where did you go? London? Cambridge? Oxford? Those are the typical cities to visit. But how about Birmingham? This month in our Amazing World section, we'll be telling you why Birmingham should be on everyone's list of places to visit! One of our main themes this month is the mobile phone. Leilrn lots of useful text messaging ilbbrevia· tions, pick up some words for describing the mobile phone, and listen to a dialogue about mobile phones. Another one of our themes is James Bond.
Someone who has bought old storage units calls Kinsey Millhone about the childhood memorabilia inside them. Curiosity wins out and she buys the lot, only to find an old undelivered letter that forces her to re-examine her beliefs about the breakup of her first marriage.
This new revised edition of the third book about Paddington captures all the playfulness of the incorrigible little bear. Living with the Brown family in London, Paddington has a talent for getting into trouble. His intentions are always the best, but he is seldom far from disaster. While his independent spirit and curious nature often get him into sticky situations, Paddington is always loved for the cheer he brings, and his stories have been a source of delight for young readers ever since he first appeared on the scene more than thirty years ago. Now Paddington is sure to capture the hearts of a new generation of children.
Circle time is a very popular activity in today's schools and creates a safe, fun environment where children can think about their relationships, their behaviour, and be honest about their problems and feelings. In this book, the highly successful and popular author Mal Leicester offers a range of lively and engrossing stories, poems and songs for use in circle time activities and assemblies. They are specially written to develop the cognitive and emotional development of young children and aim to encourage active and responsible participation.