Bøger af Kirsty Holmes

Autism spectrum disorder affects many young people--either through their own diagnosis or through a friend or family member who is living with autism. They often have many questions about this disorder, and this informative and compassionate guide can provide the answers. Readers are given a fact-forward look at living with autism through age-appropriate main text, helpful fact boxes, and images such as full-color photographs and diagrams. This is meant to empower those with autism to develop a better understanding of themselves and to inspire empathy and a stronger sense of respect for the neurodivergent community among all readers.

There's so much to see up here on the street, but it's even more interesting under our feet! This informative title looks at our ancestors - and what their ancient bones tell us about the living, breathing people they were. From stone age man to a terracotta army, we know ourselves because we know the people under our feet.

Nathan Chase is a normal 13-year-old boy... until a very strange day (involving some laser ninjas, a man in a bow tie and a very special watch) turns his world upside down. Can Nathan outrun RUIN, avoid the dinner lady and stop the storm in time to save the world? And all in time for tea? Read on to find out!

The Stilts are as tall as they are stubborn, and Bean is the most stubborn Stilt of them all. Bean wants to boot out every last Short person in Talltown... even his old friend Stubs! Can Stubs bring his old friend back down to earth before it is too late?

Many people think of the stomach as being the same thing as the abdomen or belly, but the abdomen is part of a bigger framework known as the digestive system. It includes the stomach and other organs, such as the intestines, liver, and gallbladder. With the help of this innovative volume, readers will learn about the stomach and its functions within the digestive system. Colorful diagrams support the fact-filled narrative and encourage readers to keep their stomachs and digestive systems healthy.

Many people only know the basics about the bladder, like that it holds urine, but there's much more to learn about this extraordinary organ. For example, when empty it's only about the size of a plum, but when full it can enlarge to the size of a grapefruit. Readers of this innovative volume follow along as a friendly "body builder" shows them how the different processes and parts involved with the bladder work. Simple diagrams reinforce the understanding of key concepts. Age-appropriate text supports central aspects of the elementary science curriculum.

Watch out! Avalanche! Join Charlie and Archie in another rip-roaring adventure through Charlie's Park! It's winter in the Mountain Zone, and Lottie the snow leopard is about to have her babies... but no one can find her! Can Charlie and Archie get to Lottie before disaster happens?

When one thinks of the strongest animals on Earth, one might consider the gorilla or a grizzly bear. But leafcutter ants are actually some of the strongest when size is taken into consideration. In this book, imaginary match ups between superstrong animals captivate and entertain readers as they learn fun facts about each kind of animal. Full-color images and a playful tone keep learning and thinking about the title question fun even as the content supports classroom learning.

Archie and Charlie are used to strange goings-on at the nature reserve where they live. Today is just another day at the Park as they practise for a talent show¿ until Ronald the Poacher turns up to cause trouble! Can Charlie and Archie stop him?

Airships are self-propelled aircrafts that are lighter than the air itself. Readers of this captivating volume will learn all about how these amazing flying machines work. Handy diagrams and illustrations accompany accessible text, making for an insightful book that readers of many ages and levels can benefit from. Young aircraft enthusiasts, as well as those who are new to the subject, are sure to gain valuable insight from this engaging, high-interest book. It is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.