Alex Bond

Set over a 24-hour period, meet speedy ostriches, tiny hummingbirds, and majestic eagles in this kids’ non-fiction book about the coolest birds in the world. Soar through the skies to follow the lives of our feathered friends as they fight, dance, and play their way through their day. Ornithologist Dr Alex Bond tells the story of the world’s most amazing birds in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: – A bald eagle on a fishing trip – Pink flamingos dancing to impress potential mates – A barn owl hunting in the duskBeautifully illustrated by Henry Rancourt and packed with animal facts, Birds (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the incredible roles wild birds play in ecosystems across the globe. Also available: Bugs, Big Cats, Sharks, Horses, Frogs

Skylar wants to be a superhero. He wants the super powers that all the norms of science say are impossible but he knows it's a pipe-dream. But becoming a hero, Skylar finds, can often happen through a set of circumstances which present opportunities. With a gang of tough bullies at work in school, Skylar finds that protecting the nerds and 'weird' kids from them is a full time job. And as he gathers more and more of the school's outcasts to him, from 'Weenie William' to 'Rattail Rickey', Skylar comes to realize that his very own superpower lies inside him. How to be a Hero: The Expendable Skylar is a marvelously inspiring story of what it takes to be a real hero in life. It draws on life issues that most teens experience and has a simple, yet effective message at the end, which we can all draw something from.