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The Sky King

The Sky King

Polly Holyoke

PENGUIN USA
2024
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In this soaring adventure for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Wings of Fire, a new kind of monster launches an attack on the empire of Prekalt. Who can Kiesandra and her skysteed turn to for help in this life-and-death battle? Fresh from their victory over the frightening chimerae monsters, Kie and N'Rah are looking forward to a quiet life on her uncle's orchard, far from the turmoil of the capital city. They miss the friends they made there, but as sky couriers, their job keeps them busy. Then Kie unexpectedly receives a message from the emperor himself He has an urgent mission for Kie and N'Rah--they need to find the Sky King, the elusive ruler of the wild skysteeds that soar across the land. After losing so many fighters in the Battle of a Thousand Chimerae, the empire is in desperate need of a hundreds of winged horses for their soldiers to ride. The wild herds are the only source, but bitter betrayals in the past have made the Sky King distrustful of humans. Kie's unique gift of communicating with all skysteeds makes her the best person for the job, but it would take a miracle for the Sky King to trust a young girl. Then a new threat emerges in the form of huge birds of prey called vultiren. With the fearsome creatures heading straight for the wild skysteeds' hidden refuge, Kie must convince the Sky King to ally with her--before their world is destroyed forever.
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Jon & Kate Plus Eight: "Reality" TV & the Selling of the Gosselins: "Reality" TV & the Selling of the Gosselins

Jon & Kate Plus Eight: "Reality" TV & the Selling of the Gosselins: "Reality" TV & the Selling of the Gosselins

Polly Kahl

Kahl Counseling Press
2011
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Polly Kahl started blogging about the Gosselins after they moved to her small town of Wernersville, Pennsylvania. In the next two years she experienced a whirlwind of life lessons about reality TV and the business of entertainment as the Gosselin family splintered and eventually broke apart. Jon & Kate Plus Eight: "Reality" TV & the Selling of the Gosselins is full of insightful interviews, discussions and practical solutions from researcher Jennifer L Pozner, child advocate Paul Petersen, actor Eric Roberts, body language expert Dr. Lillian Glass, Becki Dilley, parent of the Dilley sextuplets, and other experts on the entertainment industry and reality TV. The author, a professional counselor, adds her unique voice to the discussion with commentaries on the psychological aspects of the Gosselin phenomenon in this examination of "reality" TV and its impact on a fractured family TLC once called Jon & Kate Plus Eight. ENDORSEMENTS Polly Kahl's book takes the reader on a shocking journey behind the fake smiley faces of a popular reality television show. Having participated in realty television myself, I know the pressure camera crews are under to create interesting television from what might otherwise be boring times. Polly's story casts that pressure and its effects in a new, and rather ruthless, light. I don't know if this story has any heroes; perhaps everyone is a victim or villain. It certainly makes me see today's reality TV from a new and more critical perspective. -John Elder Robison, bestselling author of Look Me in the Eye and Be Different Some wonderful works of art have emerged from blogs Juno, the movie...and now Polly Kahl's book. We've heard horror stories about the life of Shirley Temple, and her mother's cold obsession with her success, and her horror as her daughter started to grow up and "lose her cute." The Brady Bunch kids were hated by the real children of the actors playing the parents. What happens when there's no separation? When the show family and the real family are one? Where does a child turn then? This book forces us to look at that, and gives us a means to take some steps to protect children in the fast-growing industry of reality TV. The beauty of it is that Polly offers solutions to the problems on which she sheds light. And we all need to be part of the solution. As the author points out, this is a time to think with our hearts. -Eliza & Eric Roberts, Actors & Child Advocates Prospective child stars and their stage parents have a best friend in Polly Kahl. Her very readable book on The Gosselins can serve as a warning to all future Michaels. While extremely entertaining, it is also a valuable reference as to the impact of reality TV on a family. It is a must read for anyone interested in celebrity culture and child development. -Michael Brody M.D., Chair of the Media Committee, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Being in the spotlight is no easy task. I should know, having been a child actor from the ages of three to eighteen but I could leave the set, go home and be a kid. Not so for the eight Gosselin children, they have no escape. Polly Kahl looks at the sad truth about reality shows and their effect on the lives of their young participants. -Jon Provost, former child actor of film and television, Timmy in TV's Lassie This book should be required reading for any college course that studies the popular genre of reality television. Counselor Polly Kahl's background in psychology gives her an added edge in crafting interviews that draw out vital information while packing a punch. Reality TV fans and fans of Jon & Kate Plus Eight will never think of the show in the same way again after reading this compassionate study of the effects of reality TV on the Gosselins. Click "add to cart" for this interesting read. -Suzanne Finnamore, bestselling author of Split and The Zygote
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This Tale Is Forbidden

This Tale Is Forbidden

Polly Crosby

Scholastic
2024
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Control the story, control the world... Nesta believes in the fairy tales - the true stories of powerful magical women who shaped and ruled the world decades ago. But the world has changed since then, and now, she is forbidden from wandering too far from the isolated woodland cottage where she lives with her grandmother. Nesta longs more than anything to see the city that lies beyond the forest, and when her grandmother is abducted, she gets her chance, journeying there in the hope of rescuing her. But once there, she is horrified to see her grandmother's warnings were true: girls are forced to wear certain clothes and punished if they don't behave in certain ways. The city's Authorities have rewritten history, replacing the fairytale heroines with weak girls who must rely on men. Worse still - everyone believes this is how the world has always been. Only Nesta knows the truth. But truth is a dangerous thing, and suddenly she finds herself a target. Can she evade the Authorities long enough to rescue her grandmother and liberate everyone else, bringing magic back into the world? The Handmaid's Tale meets The Brother's Grimm in this thrilling dystopian fantasy A feminist fairy tale retelling which will make you rethink traditional stories forever YA debut from Polly Crosby, the much-loved author of Vita and the Birds The Unravelling and The Illustrated Child A stunning cover by Noma Bar, the illustrator of Margaret Atwood's book covers
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The Vulpine

The Vulpine

Polly Crosby

Scholastic
2025
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Enter a darkly dystopian world full of eerie folklore, in which illness and difference have been prohibited. But from deep beneath the earth, a rebellion is rising... Perfect for fans of Never Let Me Go and The Luminaries. Ora has always been fascinated by chilling fairy stories of the Vulpine – the mythical, fox-like monsters who live below ground, emerging at night to snatch 'imperfect' babies and children. Because Ora knows that disability and illness have no place in her world. To succeed is to be genetically ‘perfect’, just like her best friend Casta and his family. Then, one day, Casta’s baby sister disappears. And Ora’s mother reveals a long-buried secret: Ora herself has a genetic illness that affects her lungs... And she's about to be found out. Desperate for answers and sanctuary, Ora decides to do the unthinkable and seek out the fabled Vulpine. And below the earth, she discovers a hidden world that turns everything she has been taught upside-down... A unique and powerful story about stepping into your power and creating a better world, with a brilliant cast of disabled heroes, from an author whose own experiences of chronic illness inform Ora's. A chilling dystopian world filled with eerie science fiction and a sweet, slow-burn romance. Perfect for fans of Never Let Me Go, A Handmaid's Tale, The Hunger Games and The Luminaries.
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Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular

Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular

Polly Owen

Quarto Publishing Plc
2023
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Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children's book. Charles Darwin is widely known for his Origin of Species book, yet Darwin had another great love, and that was for worms. Told for the first time for children, this is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important species on our planet. Darwin suspected worms were special but his scientist friends laughed at him. In a quest to find out the worms' special talent, Darwin played the bassoon to the worms to see if they could hear, laid out a picnic treasure hunt for them to see how well they could smell, among many other bizarre but entirely true experiments. But so far Darwin didn't find anything extra special about worms. Until, one day he realized that worms do have a superpower. They POOP Without their life-sustaining, nutrient-rich poop, there would be no plants and no animals on earth. Darwin's 40 years studying worms is still essential to our understanding of worms today, and ever since, scientists have taken him VERY seriously, and never again laughed at his love of worms. The story of Darwin and the worms not only centers around the perennially brilliant subject of poop, it: Teaches children about a key historic figure, the food cycle, and deductive scientific thinking. Is also a heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog who won't let bullies get in the way of his love for worms. Is told in a humorous and engaging way, with nonfiction information on each page to help educate alongside the story. Features charming and humorous full-color illustrations. Curious minds will love this fact-filled, laugh-out-loud book.
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Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular

Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular

Polly Owen

Quarto Publishing Plc
2024
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*2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List**2024 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year: STEM**2023 Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year**2023 Science Friday Best Science Book For Kids Selection**2023 Book Riot Must-Read Picture Book**2023 Amazon Top 20 Children’s Books of 2023: Ages 6-8!**2023 Smithsonian Top 10 Best Children’s Books*Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children’s book.Charles Darwin is widely known for his Origin of Species book, yet Darwin had another great love, and that was for worms.Told for the first time for children, this is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important species on our planet.Darwin suspected worms were special but his scientist friends laughed at him. In a quest to find out the worms’ special talent, Darwin played the bassoon to the worms to see if they could hear, laid out a picnic treasure hunt for them to see how well they could smell, among many other bizarre but entirely true experiments. But so far Darwin didn’t find anything extra special about worms. Until, one day he realised that worms do have a superpower. They POO! Without their life-sustaining, nutrient-rich poo, there would be no plants and no animals on earth. Darwin’s 40 years studying worms is still essential to our understanding of worms today, and ever since, scientists have taken him VERY seriously, and never again laughed at his love of worms. The story of Darwin and the worms not only centres around the perennially brilliant subject of poo, it: Teaches children about a key historic figure, the food cycle and deductive scientific thinking.Is also a heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog who won’t let bullies get in the way of his love for worms.Is told in a humorous and engaging way, with nonfiction information on each page to help educate alongside the story.Features charming and humorous full-colour illustrations.Curious minds will love this fact-filled, laugh-out-loud book.
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Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners

Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners

Polly Stevens

Quarto Publishing Plc
2024
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Never find yourself stuck for gardening advice again with this handy and informative book, packed with advice from the experts at Kew Gardens.Kew Answers for Everyday Gardeners solves all your gardening conundrums, from pest control to pruning, and wildlife to weather management, with a series of 100 questions.Polly Stevens, manager of decorative displays at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew shares her answers to the questions she gets asked most by visitors to the gardens – from pest control to wildlife care, planting advice to pruning. For each question there is a clear answer and expert tips and techniques.The questions include:How do I tell what kind of soil I have?What is the best time of year to prune?How do I make a wildlife pond?How do I deal with pests without using chemicals?How do I collect rainwater?Written with the modern gardener in mind, the advice prioritises solutions that care for the environment, with guidance on chemical-free gardening, environmentally friendly methods for pest and disease control, and encouraging wildlife.This is a beautiful and practical guide for everyday gardeners, destined to become a staple on every gardener's bookshelf. Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about gardening, from experts, in an easy-to-navigate guidebook. Whatever gardener you are: urban, rural, hobbyist, professional, young, old, spring- or autumn-planter, this book has all the advice you need.
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Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular

Darwin's Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular

Polly Owen

Wide Eyed Editions
2025
nidottu
Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries that resulted from his love of the humble worm in this hilarious, illustrated children's book.*2024 EUREKA Committee Pick**2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List**2024 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year: STEM**2024 Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice**2023 Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year**2023 Science Friday Best Science Book For Kids Selection**2023 Book Riot Must-Read Picture Book**2023 Amazon Top 20 Children's Books of 2023: Ages 6-8**2023 Smithsonian Magazine Top 10 Children's Books of 2023* Charles Darwin is widely known for his Origin of Species book, yet Darwin had another great love, and that was for worms. Told for the first time for children, this is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important species on our planet. Darwin suspected worms were special but his scientist friends laughed at him. In a quest to find out the worms' special talent, Darwin played the bassoon to the worms to see if they could hear, laid out a picnic treasure hunt for them to see how well they could smell, among many other bizarre but entirely true experiments. But so far Darwin didn't find anything extra special about worms. Until, one day he realized that worms do have a superpower. They POOP Without their life-sustaining, nutrient-rich poop, there would be no plants and no animals on earth. Darwin's 40 years studying worms is still essential to our understanding of worms today, and ever since, scientists have taken him VERY seriously, and never again laughed at his love of worms. The story of Darwin and the worms not only centers around the perennially brilliant subject of poop, it: Teaches children about a key historic figure, the food cycle, and deductive scientific thinking.Is also a heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog who won't let bullies get in the way of his love for worms.Is told in a humorous and engaging way, with nonfiction information on each page to help educate alongside the story.Features charming and humorous full-color illustrations.Curious minds will love this fact-filled, laugh-out-loud book.
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Politics of Washing

Politics of Washing

Polly Coles

Robert Hale Ltd
2013
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This is the story of ordinary life in an extraordinary place. The beautiful city of Venice has been a fantasy land for people from around the globe for centuries, but what is it like to live there? To move house by boat, to get a child with a broken leg to hospital or set off for school one morning only to find that the streets have become rivers and the playground is a lake full of sewage? When Polly Coles and her family left England for Venice, they discovered a city caught between modern and ancient life - where the locals still go on an annual pilgrimage to give thanks for the end of the Black Death; where schools are housed in renaissance palaces and your new washing machine can only be delivered on foot. This is a city perilously under siege from tourism, but its people refuse to give it up - indeed, they love it with a passion. The Politics of Washing is a fascinating window into the world of ordinary Venetians and the strange and unique place they call home.
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The Bushfire Book: How to Be Aware and Prepare

The Bushfire Book: How to Be Aware and Prepare

Polly Marsden

Lothian Children's Books
2020
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An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children what they need to know about bushfires so they can understand what's happening and be smart and prepared, not scared. Australia is a big country with all sorts of weather. And sometimes extreme weather like bushfires. Bushfires can make a real mess of things. The air fills with smoke. The skies turn red. Ash falls. Precious things burn. But we don't need to be scared, we just need to know all about bushfires and prepare for them. This book will help you understand what causes bushfires, introduce you to all the clever people who are keeping an eye on them, and teach you how to be prepared and not scared. A practical and reassuring book for children to help them understand bushfires and what action they can take to feel less anxious and more prepared as Australia faces longer and more intense bushfire seasons.
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The Australian Climate Change Book

The Australian Climate Change Book

Polly Marsden

Lothian Children's Books
2021
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SHORTLISTED FOR NON-FICTION, ENVIRONMENT AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 2022SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR AGES 5-8 AWARD 2023An accessible and reassuring picture book that teaches children about the specific challenges of climate change for Australia so they can be informed and make a difference.Australia is a unique and incredibly diverse natural environment and we are oh-so-lucky to live here. Our country is home to a great number of amazing ecosystems. But things like fossil fuels, greenhouse gases and deforestation are creating imbalances in our ecosystems and causing climate change. Climate changes leads to all sorts of crazy weather and damage to our natural environments and wildlife habitats. But it's not too late to fix it! Even small steps can make a difference and you have the power to help.A practical and reassuring book for children to help them understand climate change and the ways in which they can make a difference.
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