Books with author Andrea Mills

From brainy biologists and clever chemists to magnificent mathematicians and phenomenal physicists. Discover 100 remarkable scientists who shaped our world.Containing a universe of knowledge, this amazing kids' educational book tells the story of the extraordinary people who revolutionized our understanding of the world. A stunning way for children to meet science's most important people.Read through information-packed mini-biographies of 100 brilliant scientists and innovators who have shaped our society and how we see the world around us. A perfect "everything you want to know in one place" about the history of science for children aged 8-12.Readers learn about discoveries that laid the groundwork for some of the most impressive innovations in history. Biologists, chemists, physicists, doctors, coders, and astronauts are all featured including Hippocrates, Da Vinci, Alan Turing, Stephen Hawking, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more. An attractive and engaging kids book that may inspire the next Einstein or Curie! Made for those always curious children and those who need encouragement to aspire to greatness and see the marvels of science. Put children inside the minds of scientific heroes through clever speech bubbles alongside portraits with first-person fun facts about their lives. It's a cool way to personalize these incredible people and engage children while giving them a solid base in science. Did you know that Marie Curie's notebooks are still radioactive? They're too dangerous to touch and even glow! And Louis Pasteur, who furthered the development of vaccinations and more, liked to paint in his spare time? Who knew!Learn About The Minds Who Shaped The World!Dive into the world of theories and experiments, reactions, and equations, as we meet the figures who have helped us understand our universe and our place in it. Find out why Copernicus shook the world, what elements Marie Curie discovered, and how Franklin, Crick, and Watson unlocked the secrets of our DNA. It's divided into Pioneers, Biologists, Chemists, Physicists, and Innovators, whose innovations have changed the world and continue to change it now. Discover amazing facts about the world and the people behind some of humanity's most impressive advancements. Some of the amazing trailblazers you'll meet:- Alan Turing- Marie Curie- Barbara McClintock- Leonardo da Vinci- And so many more! This fabulous title is one of five children's books in the 100 In History series. Add 100 Women Who Made History, 100 People Who Made History, 100 Events That Made History, and 100 Inventions That Made History to your bookshelf and learn more about the significant people, events, and inventions that shaped the world we live in today.

Improve your reading skills while learning about myths, legends, fairytales, and folklore.These fantastic retellings feature great stories from mythology about terrifying dragons and monsters, magical winged animals, the undead, gods and goddesses, and shapeshifters. Mythical Beasts is a new title in the exciting and engaging four-level DK Readers series. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects featuring DK's stunning photography, to support children as they learn to read.

Fully updated for 2018, this is the perfect book for any football fan. It’s jam-packed with facts and information about the wonderful world of football and the biggest leagues and tournaments – including star players and dream teams, clever managers, fanatical fans, memorable matches and incredible goals! Do you know your 4-4- 2 from your 3-5-1-1? Learn great tactics and get familiar with the rules of the games and the weird world of refereeing - did you know a ref once slipped and tackled a player by accident? Marvel at brilliant goalscoring stars such as Archie Thomson (Melbourne Victory) who holds the record for most goals in a single international game, with a whopping 13 goals! Bursting with amusing stats, fascinating facts and quirky graphics plus clever tactics, star players and super goals, this brilliantly entertaining guide is the perfect gift for any fan of the beautiful game.

Raven thought Roman was the ideal boyfriend taking her on a romantic vacation. Eden Grace thought Hector was looking for a nanny. The two teenagers couldn’t have been more different, but when they find themselves caught in the devil's trap, they become sisters-in-misfortune and must trust each other if they are ever going to gain their freedom.Roman has plans of building an empire of trafficked girls, but his partner Hector begins to doubt the plan. Will Hector's conscience bring about their downfall? Or will Roman be forced to act with violence?Set in Birmingham, Alabama, a city that joins Atlanta and Nashville to form the human trafficking triangle in the South, TREE OF GOOD AND EVIL is an emotional story of innocence lost and courage found. It is a story of selfish dreams and plans that change the course of a man's life. It is a story of trust and redemption.It is ultimately a story of hope.

Find out all about famous princesses with this DK learn to read book. Kids will love learning about the lives of women who were born as princesses, from Pocahontas to Queen Elizabeth II, or became royalty during their lives, such as Meghan Markle or Princess Diana. With this book children will learn that princesses are not only caring, but that they can be rebellious and powerful people too, like Princess Zhao, and Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Princess Power is a new Level 3 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read alone. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read.Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of guided reading books balance amazing photography with nonfiction narratives tailored to specific reading levels. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. Princess Power covers a topic that will inspire and educate kids, encouraging reading for pleasure - linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self-confidence.

The Soccer Book is the perfect book for any soccer fan or player. Its quirky facts and amusing photos are collected from the biggest leagues and tournaments in the world of international soccer. Star players and dream teams, clever managers, fanatical fans, memorable matches and incredible goals -- all are here to enjoy and share with friends. The attractive graphics, easy text, and cartoon bubbles appeal to youth. Topics range from team field tactics to signature moves of the sport's record-smashing pros. Like Ronaldinho's super step-over turns and the Panenka Penalty, a shoot-out winner used by Antonin Panenka in 1976. The author includes the most popular match-winning field formations and when they were first used, beginning with the 2-3-5 system used in the early 1990s. Facts, trivia and entertaining illustrations are included on every double-page spread covering a single topic: Then and Now Giantkillers Goal Machines Hat-trick Heroes Super Stoppers The Numbers Game: The Second Half Greatest Goals Head to Head Memorable Matches World Cup Wonders Final Whistle Women's Soccer and much more. The Soccer Book is action-packed and ideal for any soccer player or fan, with its staggering stats and profiles of the sport's greatest players.

Find out all about famous princesses with this DK learn to read book. Kids will love learning about the lives of women who were born as princesses, from Pocahontas to Queen Elizabeth II, or became royalty during their lives, such as Meghan Markle or Princess Diana. With this book children will learn that princesses are not only caring, but that they can be rebellious and powerful people too, like Princess Zhao, and Princess Sophia Duleep Singh. Princess Power is a new Level 3 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read alone. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read.Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of guided reading books balance amazing photography with nonfiction narratives tailored to specific reading levels. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. Princess Power covers a topic that will inspire and educate kids, encouraging reading for pleasure - linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self-confidence.

Improve your reading skills while learning about myths, legends, fairytales, and folklore with DK's exciting and engaging book, Mythical Beasts. These fantastic retellings feature great stories from mythology about terrifying dragons and monsters, magical winged animals, the undead, gods and goddesses, and shapeshifters.Books like Mythical Beasts are meant to support children as they learn to read.

The Soccer Book is the perfect book for any soccer fan or player. Its quirky facts and amusing photos are collected from the biggest leagues and tournaments in the world of international soccer. Star players and dream teams, clever managers, fanatical fans, memorable matches and incredible goals -- all are here to enjoy and share with friends. The attractive graphics, easy text, and cartoon bubbles appeal to youth. Topics range from team field tactics to signature moves of the sport's record-smashing pros. Like Ronaldinho's super step-over turns and the Panenka Penalty, a shoot-out winner used by Antonin Panenka in 1976. The author includes the most popular match-winning field formations and when they were first used, beginning with the 2-3-5 system used in the early 1990s. Facts, trivia and entertaining illustrations are included on every double-page spread covering a single topic: Then and Now Giantkillers Goal Machines Hat-trick Heroes Super Stoppers The Numbers Game: The Second Half Greatest Goals Head to Head Memorable Matches World Cup Wonders Final Whistle Women's Soccer and much more. The Soccer Book is action-packed and ideal for any soccer player or fan, with its staggering stats and profiles of the sport's greatest players.

Learn to read while finding out about princesses from history and the present dayFind out all about famous princesses with this DK learn to read book. Kids will love learning about the lives of women who were born as princesses, from Pocahontas to Queen Elizabeth II, or became royalty during their lives, such as Meghan Markle or Princess Diana. With this book children will learn that princesses are not only caring, but that they can be rebellious and powerful people too, like Princess Zhao, and Princess Sophia Duleep Singh.Princess Power is a new Level 3 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to read alone. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read.Packed with fun facts for kids, this innovative series of guided reading books balance amazing photography with nonfiction narratives tailored to specific reading levels. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. Princess Power covers a topic that will inspire and educate kids, encouraging reading for pleasure - linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self-confidence.

Discover the most unbelievable, mind-boggling facts with True or False? Do we only use 10% of our brains. Does lightning never strike twice. Was penicillin invented by mistake. True or False? Look inside DK's True or False? encyclopedia and find out whether these common sayings are true or false! Packed with amazing fun facts for kids, unbelievable statistics and common sayings True or False? reveals the truth! Covering lots of weird facts and fascinating topics, for example, did you know that you are taller in the morning than in the evening or that Sunflowers follow the Sun across the sky. From animals and people to space and science, each true or false question is proved right or wrong, and is full of colourful pictures, photographs and infographics that bring each subject to life! Plus you'll discover incredible facts and statistics to wow your family and friends too. The perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays this book is packed with fun facts for kids with inquisitive minds. Remember! Next time you're told Pluto is a planet or spinach makes you strong make sure you have True or False? handy!