Palmerston IB Learner Profile LibGuide: Thinker

The end is nigh. Apocalypse has dawned. Everyone has gone ... except for our heroes: Brownie, Apollo and their ragtag group of strays.Having raided a supermarket and defeated some very mean mutts, our heroes find themselves out of food. So when they hear a rumour of a Twonkies factory, and all the Twonkies they could ever eat, they think they've won the Twonkie jackpot. The only catch is the cat guarding the factory ????? and this 'cat' is MUCH bigger than any feline they've ever met. Can our heroes defeat their foe and claim the Twonkies for themselves?

Daniel knows that his mum was very ill once - mentally ill. But he doesn't like to think about it - and anyway, she's fine now. She's even landed a big new job as a head teacher. The problem is, she's head of his new school! It's so embarrassing - everyone is going to make fun of him. But then things get even tougher for Daniel. With his father abroad, his mum stops taking the medication that prevents her illness coming back. As his mum starts to act like she's from another planet, Daniel realises that something is terribly wrong. And that he is the only person who can help her.

Bick and Beck Kidd are desperately trying to secure the ancient Chinese artefact that will buy their mother's freedom from renegade pirates. But when the kidnappers force them to locate an even greater treasure - priceless paintings stolen by Nazis, the Kidds must rely on their own cunning and experience to outwit the criminals, all while their mom's life is on the line.

Where does your trash go? What is the impact of your action? Eloise doesn't usually think about these questions, but, with the help of Rodin's 'Thinker', she quickly learns how much we can do to battle against global warming, pollution, and our growing carbon footprint. Join Eloise as she uses her thinking skills to help save the planet and make a difference in the world!

Lola will not eat peas. In fact, she won't eat carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, eggs, sausages, cauliflower, cabbage or baked beans. And she will absolutely not ever NEVER eat a tomato. But when Charlie explains that peas are actually green drops from Greenland, and carrots are really orange twiglets from Jupiter, even Lola is tempted to clear her plate ...An innovative and fun-filled look at the problem of fussy eating, this classic, Kate Greenaway Medal-Winning picture book is guaranteed to make dinner time fun.

Anything is possible in the studio of Leonardo da Vinci, painter, sculptor, musician and scientist. But what is the extraordinary secret locked behind the doors of his mysterious workshop? When Zoro the young apprentice sneaks inside, he is sent soaring into a thrilling adventure. Includes a brief biographical portrait of Leonardo da Vinci.

Frank loves to calculate things. He knows how many humpback whales would fit in his house. He knows how long it would take to fill his bathroom with water. But can Frank guess the number of jellybeans in the jar?

Eric loves to read. He has a towering bookshelf brimming with stories of strange and wonderful worlds. If only there were a way to actually get to these magical places. He just can't seem to find the right words and his drawings never look quite right - not like his books at all! How will Eric find a way? A humorous and unique story about finding your own way to be creative.

Sam likes to pull things apart and put them back together, and think about
how things work. But he is sometimes so busy doing this, he forgets his
chores on the family farm. Then one day he creates something truly wonderful
... An inspirational story about discovery, invention and the importance of dreams.

When Nazi soldiers occupied his country, King Christian X of Denmark committed himself to keeping all Danes safe from harm. The bravery of the Danes and their king during that dangerous time has inspired many legends. The most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king and his people. The result is a powerful and dignified story of heroic justice, a story for all people and all times.

Sophie's grandpa loves making things. He spends hours in the workshop at the end of his garden, building all kinds of incredible machines. One day, a letter arrives-Grandpa is invited to a competition to find the world's greatest invention. He and Sophie try to decide what he should make-a mechanical octopus to explore the oceans? Or a giant rocket bus for tea parties on the moon? Eventually Grandpa comes up with an idea for the most amazing invention of all.