Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Inventing Victoria
Book SynopsisAs a young black woman in 1880s Savannah, Essie’s dreams are very much at odds with her reality. Ashamed of her beginnings, but unwilling to accept the path currently available to her, Essie is trapped between the life she has and the life she wants. Until she meets a lady named Dorcas Vashon, the richest and most cultured black woman she’s ever encountered. When Dorcas makes Essie an offer she can’t refuse, she becomes Victoria. Transformed by a fine wardrobe, a classic education, and the rules of etiquette, Victoria is soon welcomed in the upper echelons of black society in Washington, D. C. But when the life she desires is finally within her grasp, Victoria must decide how much of herself she is truly willing to surrender.Trade ReviewPoetic, breathtaking, descriptive and fast-paced. . . . An excellent choice for YA historical fiction shelves. * School Library Journal, starred review *Seamlessly weaves aspects of black history into the detailed narrative. . . . Victoria emerges as a fully realized character, a product of all her experiences. The depiction of Washington, D.C.'s African-American elite is rich and complex . . . A compelling and significant novel. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *Bolden captures the period with meticulous detail. Appearances by prominent African American luminaries of the era . . . extend the authenticity of this engrossing coming-of-age story. * The Horn Book Magazine *Seeks to illuminate ‘an often-neglected aspect of black history: the black middle class and black aristocracy of the past.' The rich descriptions of people and life in early America will fascinate readers as the book introduces them to this widely overlooked population in history. * Booklist *Richly layered. . . . Bolden offers a compelling, complex look at the African-American social elite. . . . Though romance beckons, the true star here is Victoria herself. * Publishers Weekly *Offers up portraits of the African-American speakers and activists who were fighting against the rising racial animus. Through Essie’s journeys and experiences, readers get a primer in . . . prominent historical figures and events. * BCCB *Bolden shines a light into a part of history rarely seen . . . A must for YA collections. * School Library Connection *Bolden has created a sweeping and exhilarating story of a teen girl filled with hope and perseverance. . . . A truly unique and necessary addition to the genre. * BookPage *Readers will fall in love with Bolden's gentle lyricism as she unflinchingly unfolds a difficult story. * Shelf Awareness, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *Bolden . . . bravely concludes this concise, moving story with a historically accurate and horrifying ending. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *The well-executed premise, a compelling love story, and unique historical details will appeal to fans of Ruta Sepetys’s Salt to the Sea . . . This moving and engrossing portrayal of a little-known historical tragedy belongs on all YA shelves. * School Library Journal, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *A poetic, raw, and extraordinary imagining of a little-known, shameful chapter in American history. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *With keen insight, Bolden mines a lesser-known historical event and brings the human cost vividly to life . . . Bolden’s trenchant, powerful novel is a strong testament to the many lost lives that certainly did--and still do--matter. * Booklist, starred review, on CROSSING EBENEZER CREEK *
£10.44
Bloomsbury USA Sakina and the Uninvited Guests
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£16.14
Nimbus Publishing (CN) Lightning and Blackberries
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£10.95
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Flight
£9.78
A Bridge Home
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£15.15
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. SeaMan: The Dog Who Explored The West With Lewis
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£11.64
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Printer
Book SynopsisA boy recalls the day his deaf father saved everyone''s life when fire broke out at the newspaper printing plant where he worked.
£8.54
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Gabriel's Horses
Book SynopsisThe year is 1864, and a young Kentucky slave dares to pursue his dream of becoming a jockey.Twelve-year-old Gabriel loves to help his father?one of the best horse trainers in Kentucky?care for the thoroughbred racehorses on Master Giles?s farm. But the violence of war disrupts the familiar routine of daily life on the farm. When Gabriel?s father enlists in a Colored Battalion, Gabriel is both proud and worried. But the absence of his father brings the arrival of Mr. Newcastle, a white horse trainer with harsh, cruel methods for handling horses and people.Now it is up to Gabriel to protect the horses he loves from Mr. Newcastle and keep them safely out of the clutches of Confederate raiders.Alison Hart mines the complex relationships of the Civil War in this gripping work of historical fiction. Young readers will experience the danger and drama of a time when war split the country and human beings were segregated into owner and owned based on the color of their skin. Background historical material and photos are included.
£7.59
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Dad, Jackie, and Me
Book SynopsisIn Brooklyn, New York, in 1947, a boy learns about discrimination and tolerance as he and his deaf father share their enthusiasm over baseball and the Dodgers'' first baseman, Jackie Robinson.
£8.54
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Marching with Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and
Book SynopsisAll Bessie wants is to go hiking with her father and brothers. But it's 1896 and girls don't get to hike. They can't vote either, which Bessie discovers when Susan B. Anthony comes to town to help lead the campaign for women's suffrage. Inspired by the great woman, Bessie becomes involved in the movement and discovers that hiking is only one of the many things that women and girls aren't allowed to do. But small efforts can result in small changes and maybe even big ones.
£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Miguel's Brave Knight: Young Cervantes and His
Book SynopsisMiguel de Cervantes Saavedra finds refuge from his difficult childhood by imagining the adventures of a brave but clumsy knight.This fictionalized first-person biography in verse of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra follows the early years of the child who grows up to pen Don Quixote, the first modern novel. The son of a gambling, vagabond barber-surgeon, Miguel looks to his own imagination for an escape from his family?s troubles and finds comfort in his colorful daydreams. At a time when access to books is limited and imaginative books are considered evil, Miguel is inspired by storytellers and wandering actors who perform during festivals. He longs to tell stories of his own. When Miguel is nineteen, four of his poems are published, launching the career of one of the greatest writers in the Spanish language.Award-winning author Margarita Engle?s distinctive picture book depiction of the childhood of the father of the modern novel, told in a series of free verse poems, is enhanced by Raúl Colón?s stunning illustrations. Backmatter includes a note from both the author and illustrator as well as additional information on Cervantes and his novel Don Quixote.
£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. A Storm Called Katrina
Book SynopsisA moving story of the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the people of New Orleans, as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boyLouis Daniel hates it when Mama treats him like a baby. But when Hurricane Katrina blows through the Gulf Coast, Louis feels like a little kid again. With no time to gather their belongings except Louis's beloved horn Daddy leads the family and into an unfamiliar, watery world of floating debris, lurking critters, and desperate neighbors. Taking shelter in the already-crowded Superdome, Louis and his parents wait...and wait. Conditions continue to worsen and when Daddy fails to return from a scouting mission within the Dome, Louis knows he's no longer a baby. It's up to him to find his father with the help of his prized cornet.Myron Uhlberg highlights resilience and hope throughout this sensitively portrayed fictional story based on the real events of Hurricane Katrina. Colin Bootman's illustrations enhance the warmth and strength of the young narrator's family as they work through such a great tragedy.
£8.54
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Flowers for Sarajevo
Book SynopsisYoung Drasko is happy working with his father in the Sarajevo market. Then war encroaches. Drasko must run the family flower stand alone.One morning, the bakery is bombed and twenty-two people are killed. The next day, a cellist walks to the bombsite and plays the most heartbreaking music Drasko can imagine. The cellist returns for twenty-two days, one day for each victim of the bombing. Inspired by the musician?s response, Drasko finds a way to help make Sarajevo beautiful again.Based on real events of the Bosnian War, award-winning songwriter and storyteller John McCutcheon tells the uplifting story of the power of beauty in the face of violence and suffering. The story comes to life with the included CD in which cellist Vedran Smailovic accompanies McCutcheon and performs the melody that he played in 1992 to honor those who died in the Sarajevo mortar blast.
£16.96
Creative Editions Rose Blanche
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£17.84
Creative Editions And the Soldiers Sang
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£17.99
Creative Editions The Long Tall Journey
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£17.09
Creative Company,US Homer Henry Hudson's Curio Museum
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£17.09
Creative Company A Place in the World
£16.20
Sasquatch Books Kiana's Iditarod
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£11.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Sir Cumference and the Roundabout Battle
Book SynopsisNoticing strangers camped near the castle, Steward Edmund Rounds and Sir Cumference interrupt an inventory exercise to determine an enemy''s resources in order to prepare for an appropriate defense, in story that incorporates engaging math elements. Simultaneous.
£14.39
Lerner Publishing Group The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
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£9.90
Random House USA Inc Sylvia & Aki
Book SynopsisYoung Sylvia Mendez never expected to be at the center of a landmark legal battle. Young Aki Munemitsu never expected to be sent away from her home and her life as she knew it. The two girls definitely never expected to know each other, until their lives intersected on a Southern California farm in a way that changed the country forever. Who are Sylvia and Aki? And why did their family stories matter then and still matter today? This book reveals the remarkable, never-before-told story—based on true events—of Mendez vs. Westminster School District, the California court case that desegregated schools for Latino children and set the stage for Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education at the national level.
£9.26
Lee & Low Books Crazy Horse's Vision
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£11.60
Cengage Learning, Inc The Scarlet Stockings Spy
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£16.32
Ignatius Press Florence Nightingale's Nuns
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£12.75
NewSouth, Incorporated Go South to Freedom
Book SynopsisFinalist for the 2016 Foreword Indies Best Book Award — Juvenile FictionWinner of the Jefferson Cup Honor Book AwardFinalist for the Housatonic Book AwardMore than twenty years ago, Robert Croshon, an elderly friend of Frye Gaillard's, told him the story of Croshon's ancestor, Gilbert Fields, an African-born slave in Georgia who led his family on a daring flight to freedom. Fields and his family ran away intending to travel north, but clouds obscured the stars and when morning came Fields discovered they had been running south instead. They had no choice but to seek sanctuary with the Seminole Indians of Florida and later a community of free blacks in Mobile.With Croshon's blessing, Gaillard has expanded this oral history into a novel for young readers, weaving the story of Gilbert Fields through the nearly forgotten history of the Seminoles and their alliance with runaway slaves. As Gaillard's narrative makes clear, the Seminole Wars of the 1830s, in which Indians fought side by side with former slaves, represents the largest slave uprising in American history. Gaillard also puts a human face on the story of free blacks before the Civil War and the lives they painfully built for themselves in Mobile. Hauntingly illustrated by artist Anne Kent Rush, Go South to Freedom is a gripping story for readers of any age.
£18.67
Pelican Publishing Co Buffalo Soldier, The
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£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Henriette Delille: Rebellious Saint
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£17.84
Pelican Publishing Co Diary of Marie Landry, Acadian Exile, The
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£15.19
Focus on the Family Publishing Trouble on the Orphan Train
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£7.44
Focus on the Family Publishing Bible Kidventures Stories of Danger and Courage
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£14.39
Focus on the Family Publishing Imagination Station Books 3-Pack
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£18.99
Nyrb Kids An Episode of Sparrows
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£14.39
Multnomah Press Kingdom's Edge: Age 10-14
Book SynopsisA Riveting Medieval Parallel to the Bible Good and evil clash. Leinad and Cedric are determined to not only survive, but claim hope and victory! In Kingdom’s Dawn , Leinad and Tess, along with all the king’s people, must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. Kingdom’s Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley . But when they forget the king, will Kergon and the Kessons capture them for good? After many years, Kingdom’s Edge finds Cedric living a hopeless life until a stranger appears with powerful words of a new kingdom and a grand army. Finally, Kingdom’s Reign marches you through the danger of earth’s last days as the evil dark knight threatens to defeat the prince once and for all. Swords, knights, and battles define these captivating tales that parallel biblical events from Genesis to Revelation! He was doomed to a life of hopelessness and despair. Then the stranger arrived… For Cedric of Chessington, every day is the same: full of poverty and despair. And he knows that will never change. Or so he thinks. Then a stranger comes to the city. Drawn to the man’s mysterious ways, Cedric discovers the stranger’s humility belies great strength and wisdom. That’s when an astounding truth becomes clear—the stranger is a Master of the Sword, and He is there to train Cedric. Suddenly propelled into a desperate battle against evil, Cedric must rely on the Master’s training if he is going to survive. But the ultimate battle is yet to come, for the Dark Knight is at work, implementing his plan to take over the kingdom. Will Cedric be ready to stand in the face of pure evil? Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith, and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil; and where hope and compassion are as powerful weapons as the sword. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS INCLUDED Story Behind the Book“When my six kids’ eyes glossed over during a reading from the Bible, I paused to explain the significance of redemption to a sin-sick soul. I was rewarded with patronizing elephant nods and more blank stares. Shortly thereafter, I awoke in the middle of the night with a medieval story enveloping my mind. I wrote it down and later read it to my children. Their waning attention transformed into complete anticipation. I was amazed and disappointed. Why did it take a fictional story, not a Bible passage, to get that response? Then I realized—that is how Jesus taught! Parables are powerful! I penned the Kingdom series to help young people get excited about the supremely significant story of Jesus Christ and His mission to save mankind.” — Chuck Black
£9.49
Astra Publishing House Blue
Book SynopsisA Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Book With her father on the frontlines of World War II, a young girl gains strength by joining her community’s battle against the 1944 polio epidemicAnn Fay Honeycutt accepts the role of “man of the house” when her father leaves because she wants to do her part for the war. She’s doing well with the extra responsibilities when a frightening polio epidemic strikes, crippling many local children. Her town of Hickory, North Carolina responds by creating an emergency hospital in three days. Ann Fay reads each issue of the newspaper for the latest news of the epidemic. But soon she discovers for herself just how devastating polio can be. As her challenges grow, so does her resourcefulness. In the face of tragedy, Ann Fay discovers her ability to move forward. She experiences the healing qualities of friendship and explores the depths of her own faithfulness to those she loves—even to one she never expected to love at all. Based on the “Miracle of Hickory” Hospital in Hickory, North Carolina, Blue is at once a fascinating history of the 1944 polio epidemic and an inspiring coming of age tale for young and adult readers.Trade Review"The intriguing history of the illness and the powerful first-person voice will propel readers through to the novel's deeply satisfying conclusion." —Booklist"Chock full of life, history and character development. . . . The subject of polio is a rare one in children's fiction, and these characters and their story are worth getting to know." —Kirkus Reviews"This fascinating book will keep the reader captivated until the very last page." —Children's Literature
£10.43
Bunker Hill Publishing Inc Time and the Tapestry: A William Morris Adventure
Book SynopsisWhat kind of adventure begins in the living room on a rainy Monday afternoon? It depends. Say you just found out that Granny, who raised you, is going to lose her house because there's nothing valuable left to sell except an unfinished tapestry. And say that your pet blackbird Mead starts talking and swells up to the size of large motorcycle, and that you suddenly find yourself on his back falling into what you could have sworn was just an old rug covered with pictures of knights galloping through forests. If that's your situation, then this adventure could be weirder, scarier, and more amazing than anything you ever imagined. Time and the Tapestry tells the story of a 13 year old, would-be artist Jen and her not-quite-as-nerdy-as-he used-to-be- 10 year old brother Ed. They find themselves adrift in 19th century England, unable to make their way back home until they've gathered the missing pieces to make that tapestry whole. It's great that they can ride on Mead's back. But not so great that his feathers are falling off, too fast to count. Great that they keep meeting up with the rugmaker himself, Jen's hero, British radical William Morris. But not so great that he always seems to be yelling at somebody or tossing something at them. Great that as they travel from London to Oxford to Iceland, they begin to figure out a way to save the Tapestry (and Granny's house along with it). But downright terrifying that Mead's going to be grounded soon, leaving them trapped with Morris and his wacky daughter May in a Victorian London that may be filled with cranky artists and loveable animals, but....it's a long long way from home. The scenes set in Canterbury, Oxford, the English countryside, Trafalgar Square, Iceland, and Boston will enchant those drawn to the tapestry of history. Along with its magnificently detailed illustrations, this expertly woven tale threads together the best of classical fantasy with a tale of modern-day adventure that will captivate readers of all ages. First-time children's book author John Plotz--who's spent years studying, teaching, and dreaming about William Morris--brings the story of Arts and Crafts to life with a yarn about a world where the power of imagination may just be strong enough to bring dragons, flying birds and enchanted books to life.
£16.10
Roaring Brook Press Hidden: A Child's Story of the Holocaust
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£14.60
Roaring Brook Press Oskar and the Eight Blessings
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2015 National Jewish Book Award for Children''s Literature A young immigrant from Nazi Germany recieves small acts of kindness while exploring New York City in this heartwarming, timeless picture book, Oskar and the Eight Blessings.A refugee seeking sanctuary from the horrors of Kristallnacht, Oskar arrives by ship in New York City with only a photograph and an address for an aunt he has never met. It is both the seventh day of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve, 1938. As Oskar walks the length of Manhattan, from the Battery to his new home in the north of the city, he passes experiences the city''s many holiday sights, and encounters it various residents. Each offers Oskar a small act of kindness, welcoming him to the city and helping him on his way to a new life in the new world. Richard and Tanya Simon''s text matched with Mark Siegel''s elegant illustrations makes for a wonderfully heartfelt read.
£16.99
Treasure Bay We Both Read-The Boy Who Carried the Flag (Pb)
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£8.11
Multnomah Press Lady Carliss and the Waters of Moorue
Book SynopsisLady Carliss faces the challenge of her life. Can she save the kingdom before it’s too late?Determined, smart and a master of both the sword and the bow, Lady Carliss has proven herself as a veteran Knight of the Prince. Returning from a mission of aid, Carliss is plunged into adventure once again as she searches for the marauders responsible for kidnapping a friends’ family. Along the way she is reunited with Sir Dalton and discovers that the struggle in her heart is far from over. When Dalton falls to the vicious attack of a mysterious, poisonous creature, Carliss finds herself in a race against time. As Dalton clings perilously to life, she must find the antidote in the distant and strange city of Moorue. While there, Carliss uncovers the master plot of a powerful Shadow Warrior that will soon overtake the entire Kingdom. Her faith in the Prince and her courage as a knight are tested as she faces evil Shadow Warriors and a swamp full of dreadful creatures. The lives of many, including Dalton’s, depend on Carliss. But she cannot save them all, for time is running out. She faces an impossible choice: save Dalton, or let him die so that others may live.
£9.49
Multnomah Press Sir Quinlan and the Swords of Valor
Book SynopsisTwo friends face the Dark Knight’s deadliest scheme, but only one knight has the courage to overcome.Sir Quinlan leaves his boyhood friend to serve the Prince, fighting a battle darker and more intense than any he’s ever known. The mysterious Sir Baylor recruits him into the ranks of an elite unit of knights known as the Swords of Valor, but when tragedy strikes and everyone blames Quinlan, the Swords of Valor disband, ending a legacy of heroic deeds.Alone and despairing, Quinlan wanders the kingdom, fleeing his past. His providential encounter with Taras, a mysterious Silent Warrior and former trainer of Valor Knights, offers Quinlan a chance to redeem himself and learn the ways of the secret warriors.The training is grueling, and just when Quinlan seems to have left his failures behind, he receives an impossible challenge from the Prince—one that will force him to face his past…and the mighty men who blame him for the tragedy that ruined them.Can Quinlan reunite the Valor Knights in time to save the people from the Dark Knight’s evil plot to rule the Kingdom of Arrethtrae, or will the Valor Knights lose the most important battle of all?
£9.49
BetterLink Press Incorporated Mulan: The Story of the Legendary Warrior Told in
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£9.02
BetterLink Press Incorporated Celebrating Chinese Festivals: A Collection of
Book SynopsisThrough beautiful illustrations, Celebrating Chinese Festivals presents the most important and celebrated festivals of China, and explains the traditions, the delicious foods, the exciting activities and special customs that go with them!Readers will experience many Chinese festivities together with Little Mei and her family as they celebrate: Chinese New Year. Fireworks at midnight, lion dancing and visiting with family members. The Lantern Festival. A parade of lanterns to celebrate the first full moon. Qingming Festival. Paying respects to departed loved ones by sweeping and tending to their graves. The Dragon Boat Festival. Eating zongzi and dragon boat racing. Festival of the Cow Herder and the Weaving Maiden. A Romantic story of the origin of Chinese Valentine''s Day. The Mid-autumn Festival. Families get together to make sweet mooncakes! Double Ninth Festival. An autumn tradition where people climb mountains and drink a special tea to protect against danger, and visit elders to pay their respects. The classic Chinese legends and poems in this colorful book will help children understand Chinese culture, and the recipes for tasty festival treats will delight those who love Chinese food.
£12.99
Shanghai Press Genghis Khan: The Brave Warrior Who Bridged East
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a story about the Asia's most famous leader—his childhood and legacy.By the Onon River in the hinterland of Eurasia, Temujin (Genghis Khan) was born in a harmonious family of a tribal chief on Mongolian territory where the vast blue sky seemed to merge with the grasslands. At the age of nine, tragedy strikes the family when his father was murdered. In the aftermath, tribe members abandon his family and even steal their domestic animals. To survive, Temujin's mother takes him and his younger brother to pick wild pears and they fish by drilling holes on the ice-frozen river. This hard life strengthens the bonds of love within the family, enabling Temujin to become a bright and courageous child. Confronting the disintegrated tribes and continuous wars on the Mongolian grassland, Temujin was determined to bring peace and a comfortable place for his family to live. He becomes known as Genghis Khan after unifying a majority of the tribes there. Throughout his life, he fought in over 60 wars and won almost all his battles except a strategic retreat because his forces were out-numbered. He established an expansive empire across Eurasia, and brought political stability to the Silk Road which increased trade and communication between the East and the West.
£14.20
Shanghai Press Cang Jie, The Inventor of Chinese Characters: A
Book SynopsisIn ancient times under the reign of Yellow Emperor (about 2500 B.C.), people kept records by piling stones and tying knots. One day, Cang Jie, a historical official who tied knots to keep records under Yellow Emperor, unexpectedly made a big mistake. Feeling very guilty, he was determined to find out a better way for keeping records. He went back to his hometown to think it over for many days and nights. Inspired by the footprints of animals, he began to carefully observe the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, as well as birds and animals. At the same time, he traveled around collecting signs created by fishermen, farmers, hunters and soldiers. In the end, he succeeded in creating Chinese characters, which are still widely used today. In this multicultural children's story, kids will find out that there is a story behind every Chinese character. Children will also learn about basic Chinese characters and how to make them.Trade Review"One of the most comprehensive studies ever published in English." —South China Morning Post"An excellent presentation of the sport of judo." —Sumiyuki Kotani, Chief Instructor, Internationa Section, Kodokan Judo Institute, Tokyo"A detailed uide to the sport…Unqualifiedly recommended to everyone in judo." —The Journal of the Association for Physical and Mental Rehabilitation"Have you even wonder how Chinese characters were created? This is a wonderful book to learn about the history and the story behind the formation of Chinese characters. Good read for ages 4+." —Miss Panda Chinese
£14.20
Shanghai Press Cai Lun, The Creator of Paper: A Story in English
Book SynopsisCai Lun was called into the Palace to serve the Emperor at the age of 15. He was smart and studied hard. Soon he was promoted to be an attending official in charge of documentation. At that time, documents were written either on tablets of bamboo strips or on silk. Bamboo strips were heavy and silk were expensive. The Emperor was very unhappy about it. Therefore, Cai Lun was determined to find another durable material that would be good for writing including a light-weight quality with a soft writing surface. Cai Lun began his experiments with all the cheap natural material that he could find such as dry grass, bark, fishnet and old ropes. With the support from the Emperor and the help of the imperial craftsmen, Cai Lun successfully invented "paper" after many attempts. The innovation of paper made it possible to keep records and also paintings.
£14.20
History Press The Mighty Mastiff of the Mayflower
£15.29
Bancroft Press Strange Round Bird: Or the Poet, the King, and
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£23.75
