Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Rockridge Press The History of the Civil War: A History Book for
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£9.30
Rockridge Press Famous Artists in History: An Art History Book
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£9.99
Rockridge Press Major Events in World History: 50 Defining
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£21.84
Rockridge Press The History of the Titanic: A History Book for
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£11.39
Rockridge Press Heroes of World War II: A World War II Book for
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£21.84
Rockridge Press The Story of Abraham Lincoln: A Biography Book
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£10.99
Rockridge Press The Story of Barack Obama: A Biography Book for
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£10.99
Chicago Review Press Big Top Burning: The True Story of an Arsonist, a
Book SynopsisThe fire broke out at 2:40 p.m. Thousands of men, women, and children were crowded under Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey’s big top watching the Flying Wallendas begin their death-defying high-wire act. Suddenly someone screamed “Fire!” and the panic began. By 2:50 the tent had burned to the ground. Not everyone had made it out alive. With primary source documents and survivor interviews, Big Top Burning recounts the true story of the 1944 Hartford circus fire—one of the worst fire disasters in US history. Its remarkable characters include: Robert Segee, the fifteen-year-old circus roustabout and known pyromaniac; and the Cook children, Donald, Eleanor, and Edward, who were in the audience when the circus tent caught fire. Guiding readers through the investigations of the mysteries that make this moment in history so fascinating, this book asks: Was the unidentified body of a little girl nicknamed “Little Miss 1565” Eleanor Cook? Was the fire itself an act of arson—and did Robert Segee set it? Big Top Burning combines a gripping disaster story, an ongoing detective and forensics saga, and World War II–era American history, inviting middle-grade readers to take part in a critical evaluation of the evidence and draw their own conclusions.
£11.35
Chicago Review Press Capsized!: The Forgotten Story of the SS Eastland
Book SynopsisOn July 24, 1915, the SS Eastland, filled to capacity with 2,500 aboard, capsized in the Chicago River while still moored to the pier. The disaster took more passenger lives than the Titanic and stands today as the greatest loss of life on the Great Lakes. Capsized! details the events leading up to the fateful day of the disaster and provides a nail-biting, minute-by-minute account of the ship’s capsizing. It also raises critical-thinking questions for young readers: Why do we know so much about Titanic’s sinking and yet so little about the Eastland disaster? Why was no one ever held responsible for this catastrophe? What lessons from this disaster might we be able to apply today?
£11.35
Chicago Review Press John Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids: His
Book SynopsisJohn James Audubon’s passion for birds inspired a national movement to protect birds and their habitats. As a child, John would often skip school to roam the countryside. He collected bird nests, unique stones, bits of moss, and other items of interest and developed his talent for creating dramatic bird portraits and skills for observing them in the wild. Using his abilities as an acute observer, skilled writer, and exceptional artist, Audubon wrote and illustrated a book, Birds of America. Cataloging all these creatures took enormous time and effort—but even more difficult was finding a way to publish it. To make his book a reality he had to persuade wealthy investors to support his dream. The stories of his adventures pursuing the unique birds of the America captured the imagination of audiences. Audubon became a larger-than-life figure and dubbed himself “the American Woodsman.” Years after his death his artwork is still considered a major accomplishment that inspired a greater interest in American birdlife.John Audubon and the World of Birds for Kids includes 21 hands-on activities and valuable resources for budding ornithologists hiking in his footsteps. Table of ContentsTime Line Introduction 1. A Revolutionary Childhood Listen to Birds Bird Watching Journal Draw a Bird 2. New World, New Life Hunting with Your Eyes Observe Bird Banding 3. Abundance Bird Zippers Building a Bird Nest Eggamination Bird Beaks 4. Losses and Successes Keep Track of Neighborhood Birds Through the Year Mama and Papa Pairs False Alert 5. Taking a Leap Field Trip to a Different Ecosystem Composition Center of Gravity The Real Poop 6. The Busy Backwoods Artist How to Identify a Bird Using a Bird Field Guide 7. New Work, New Honors, and Problems Visit eBird Song Describer 8. Back to Bachman, and England Jay Identification 9. The End in Sight Join a Bird Walk Afterword Resources and Websites Notes Index
£16.10
Familius LLC Inventors Who Changed the World
Book SynopsisFrom the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
£8.09
Black Rabbit Books Hechos Increíbles, Repugnantes E Insólitos del
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£10.44
Creative Company The American Revolution 12 Things to Know
£13.60
Creative Company The Iraq War 12 Things to Know
£13.18
Creative Company The Vietnam War 12 Things to Know
£13.60
Creative Company The War of 1812 12 Things to Know
£13.60
Creative Company World War I 12 Things to Know
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£999.99
Vintage Espanol Stamped: el racismo, el antirracismo y tú /
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£12.56
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC La historia del mundo en 25 historias / The
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£14.20
Vintage Espanol Pequeñas líderes: mujeres extraordinarias de la
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£15.26
Vintage Espanol Pequeños héroes: hombres extraordinarios de la
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£15.26
Vintage Espanol Ella persistió: Sonia Sotomayor / She Persisted:
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£9.45
Vintage Espanol Ella persistió: Harriet Tubman / She Persisted:
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£9.45
Creative Company 12 Incredible Facts about the Boston Tea Party
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£999.99
Creative Company 12 Incredible Facts about the Cuban Missile
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£12.59
Creative Company 12 Incredible Facts about the DDay Invasion
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£12.59
Creative Company 12 Incredible Facts about the Dropping of the
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£12.59
Creative Company 12 Incredible Facts about the First Moon Landing
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£12.59
Creative Company 12 Incredible Facts about the Louisiana Purchase
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£12.59
Creative Company 12 Incredible Facts about the Montgomery Bus
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£12.59
Creative Company 12 Incredible Facts about the American Civil War
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£12.59
Black Rabbit Books Iguanodonte
£33.72
Creative Company Spinosaurus
£10.26
Creative Company Alosaurio
£10.26
Creative Company Espinosaurio
£10.26
Levine Querido Cuentos Sagrados de América: (The Searinged World
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£16.14
Levine Querido The The Sea-Ringed World: Sacred Stories of the
Book SynopsisNow in paperback—a collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents—the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it—from the Andes all the way up to Alaska."Hypnotizing...Provocative...Disarming" –The New York Times"Evocative and stirring...mesmerizing to read aloud." —The Wall Street Journal★ "Visually striking...full of vivid language." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)★ "A rich anthology to understand and delight in Native traditions." —Booklist (starred review)★ "Begs to be read aloud." —Kirkus (starred review)★ "Impressive, handsome, and universally appealing." —Horn Book (starred review)★ "Breathtaking and simply beautiful." —School Library Journal (starred review)★ "The language sparkles and the tales beg to be read aloud." —School Library Connection (starred review)"Visually arresting, captivating collection of traditional stories." —Shelf-Awareness"David Bowles' graceful translation renders this volume an excellent addition to any storytelling collection." —BCCB"With its one-of-a-kind art to accompany each tale, it is a collection that will appeal to children, but also to any lover and collector of books." —BookRiotFifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people had already spread from tip to tip and coast to coast. Like all humans, these Native Americans sought to understand their place in the universe, the nature of their relationship with the divine, and the origin of the world into which their ancestors had emerged. The answers lay in their sacred stories.
£15.29
Levine Querido Those Who Saw the Sun: African American Oral
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£17.99
Levine Querido Ancient Night
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£13.99
Levine Querido Noche Antigua: (Ancient Night Spanish Edition)
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£17.09
Levine Querido Freedom! the Story of the Black Panther Party
Book SynopsisBooklist Editors’ Choice WINNER of the Russell Freedman Award for Non-Fiction for a Better World WINNER – International Literacy Association (ILA) – Young Adult Nonfiction HONOR – 2023 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights Top 10 – In the Margins Book Award Editor’s Choice - Booklist Knowledge is power. The secret is this. Knowledge, applied at the right time and place, is more than power. It’s magic. That’s what the Black Panther Party did. They called up this magic and launched a revolution. In the beginning, it was a story like any other. It could have been yours and it could have been mine. But once it got going, it became more than any one person could have imagined. This is the story of Huey and Bobby. Eldridge and Kathleen. Elaine and Fred and Ericka. This is the story of the committed party members. Their supporters and allies. The Free Breakfast Program and the Ten Point Program. It’s about Black nationalism, Black radicalism, about Black people in America. From the authors of the acclaimed book, Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party, and introducing new talent Jetta Grace Martin, comes the story of the Panthers for younger readers—meticulously researched, thrillingly told, and filled with incredible photographs throughout.P R A I S E ★ “A passionate, honest, and intimate look into an important time in civil rights history.”—Booklist (starred) ★ “Impeccable writing and stellar design make this title highly recommended.”—School Library Journal (starred) “Detailed, thoroughly researched...A valuable addition to the history of African American resistance.”—Kirkus
£12.43
Rockridge Press Celebrating Chinese New Year: History,
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£9.46
Rockridge Press The Story of Thomas Jefferson: A Biography Book
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£8.66
Rockridge Press The Story of Gandhi: A Biography Book for New
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£8.84
Nomad Press The Science and Technology of Leonardo Da Vinci
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£999.99
Rockridge Press Native Americans in History: A History Book for
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£9.99
Rockridge Press Major Events in World History: 50 Defining
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£15.19
Rockridge Press The History of the Constitution: A History Book
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£9.50
