Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) The Churchill Club Knud Pedersen and the
Book SynopsisA true account of seven Danish teens who dared to fight the Nazi war machine. Phil Hoose interweaves his own narrative with the recollections of Knud Pedersen himself.
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Random House Children's Books Inside Delta Force The Story of Americas Elite
Book SynopsisThey are the Army's most elite top-secret strike force. But you won't hear about their heroics on the news, no headlines about them can appear in the papers, and no one—not even their families—can know who they are. First Special Forces Operational Detachment-D—Delta Force, America's supersecret counterterrorist unit. On paper they do not exist, but without them, our lives wouldn't be the same.In this exclusive behind-the-scenes account, founding member Eric L. Haney, Command Sergeant Major, USA (ret.), takes you into the grueling selection and training process of Delta Force. From learning how to open a padlock with a soda can to rescuing a hijacked airplane, these men are masters of espionage and warfare. They are the anonymous heroes who protect us every day from threats we'll never know existed.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Leonardo da Vinci
Book SynopsisLeonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time—Italy during the Renaissance.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Babe Ruth Who Was Paperback
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Grosset and Dunlap Who Was Julius Caesar
Book SynopsisHe came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer. On the Ides of March, Caesar was brutally assassinated by a group of senators determined to end his tyranny, bringing his reign to an end.
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Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Gandhi
Book SynopsisCalling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol of hope, peace, and freedom. This book tells his story.
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Random House USA Inc In My Hands Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer
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Random House USA Inc Becoming Adapted for Young Readers
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Michelle Obama’s worldwide bestselling memoir, Becoming, is now adapted for young readers.Michelle Robinson was born on the South Side of Chicago. From her modest beginnings, she would become Michelle Obama, the inspiring and powerful First Lady of the United States, when her husband, Barack Obama, was elected the forty-fourth president. They would be the first Black First Family in the White House and serve the country for two terms. Growing up, Michelle and her older brother, Craig, shared a bedroom in their family’s upstairs apartment in her great-aunt’s house. Her parents, Fraser and Marian, poured their love and energy into their children. Michelle’s beloved dad taught his kids to work hard, keep their word, and remember to laugh. Her mom showed them how to think for themselves, use their voice, and be unafraid. But life soon took her far from home. With determination, carefully made plans, and the desire to achieve, Michelle was eager to expand the sphere of her life from her schooling in Chicago. She went to Princeton University, where she learned what it felt like to be the only Black woman in the room. She then went to Harvard Law School, and after graduating returned to Chicago and became a high-powered lawyer. Her plans changed, however, when she met and fell in love with Barack Obama. From her early years of marriage, and the struggle to balance being a working woman, a wife, and the mom of two daughters, Michelle Obama details the shift she made to political life and what her family endured as a result of her husband’s fast-moving political career and campaign for the presidency. She shares the glamour of ball gowns and world travel, and the difficulties of comforting families after tragedies. She managed to be there for her daughters’ swim competitions and attend plays at their schools without catching the spotlight, while defining and championing numerous initiatives, especially those geared toward kids, during her time as First Lady. Most important, this volume for young people is an honest and fascinating account of Michelle Obama’s life led by example. She shares her views on how all young people can help themselves as well as help others, no matter their status in life. She asks readers to realize that no one is perfect, and that the process of becoming is what matters, as finding yourself is ever evolving. In telling her story with boldness, she asks young readers: Who are you, and what do you want to become?
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Random House USA Inc Ultimate Greek Mythology
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Random House Children's Books Unstoppable Us Volume 1 How Humans Took Over the
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A New York Times Best Book of the YearGripping and thought-provoking. —The New York Times Even though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story! From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances on Earth millions of years ago.<
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Scholastic Ireland
Book SynopsisEverything Ireland - a celebration of the Irish people, their richculture and fascinating history.
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Scholastic Scotland The People The Places The Stories
Book SynopsisEverything Scotland - a celebration of the Scottish people, theirrich culture and fascinating history.
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Scholastic Crackin Castles
Book SynopsisFrom Tintagel Castle in Cornwall to Skibo Castle in the Scottishhighlands, Horrible Histories: Crackin' Castles covers the historyof Britain from the time of the Romans to the London Blitz. Filledwith adventure, danger, magic, sieges, treachery, spies, revengeand much more besides - all in a new Horrible Histories newspaperstyle!
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Scholastic A Life Story William and Catherine
Book SynopsisRead all about the life of William and Catherine, the Prince andPrincess of Wales
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Scholastic Signs of Survival
Book SynopsisMeet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable - together. This is their true story. As Jews living in 1940s Czechoslovakia,Renee, Herta and their parents were in immediate dangerwhen the Holocaust came to their door. This gripping memoir is areminder of how important it is to honour the past.
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Quarto Publishing PLC Martin Luther King Jr 33 Little People BIG DREAMS
Book Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher… so maybe he’d become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn’t let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it's wrong. And he promised himself that – when he grew up – he’d fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photTrade Review“Although many publishers have a young readers series of historically important Americans, this one might be a better one to show, in just over 400 words, what the man meant to the nation and the civil rights movement of the 1960s.” —The New York Journal of Books
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Quarto Publishing PLC 100 Things to Know About Art
Book Synopsis How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art. Basically, everything you need to know in a nutshell. Along with some classic methods, such as painting and sketching, you'll also discover less predictable aspects of art that will give you a fresh perspective. Featuring materials, elements, methods, art movements, styles, and places this book covers a wide range of topics and themes, as well as some key artists of the past and present. With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text. Other titles in the 100 Things to Know About series include: Ancient World, World Politics, <Table of ContentsMATERIALS Acrylics Bronze Chalk Charcoal Clay Crayon Easel Gouache Ink Marble Mixed media Oils Pastel Pencil Pigment Tempera Watercolour ELEMENTS Colour Composition Contrast Line Shape Subject Texture Theme Tone METHODS Brushwork Calligraphy Carving Ceramics Collage Drawing Engraving Etching Foreshortening Fresco Gilding Glassblowing Impasto Painting Perspective Photography Pointillism Pottery Printmaking Relief Screenprint Sculpture Silhouette Sketch Stencil Wash Woodcut MOVEMENTS Abstract Ancient Egyptian Ancient Greek Ancient Roman Baroque Cubism Expressionism Fauvism Futurism Impressionism Modernism Neoclassicism Pop art Post-Impressionism Realism Renaissance Romanticism Surrealism Symbolism Ukiyo-e ART STYLES Animation Cartoon Conceptual Graffiti Graphics Hieroglyphs Illusion Illustration Installation Kinetic Land Miniature Mosaic Mural Performance Portrait Prehistoric Primitivism Scape Still life Textiles PLACES Auction Exhibition Gallery Museum Studio Workshop
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Quarto Publishing PLC Tenzing Norgay
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Kaddo Little People BIG DREAMS Dream Big BINGO
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British Museum Press Explore the Parthenon An Ancient Greek Temple and
Book SynopsisIan Jenkins, a world expert on Ancient Greek sculpture, describes and explains these wonderful sculptures in a vivid and simple way for children, and puts them in the context of Ancient Greek religion, life and art.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisHow big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs, featuring easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.Trade Review'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'An excellent series. Carefully designed to appeal to early readers, the books have accessible vocabulary and easy reading text, clear pictures, a contents page, index and glossary - all excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino ReadsTable of Contents1 Long, long ago2 What is a dinosaur?3 Dinosaur world4 Big and small5 Plant munchers6 Fierce hunters7 Killer claws8 Dinosaur kings9 Sticking together10 Stay away!11 Eggs and babies12 Where did they go?13 Buried bones14 Dino detectives15 Glossary16 Usborne Quicklinks17 Index
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Usborne Publishing Ltd See Inside London
Book SynopsisRob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.Trade ReviewA journey through London's history from Roman times to the present day, this book provides fantastic opportunities for developing children's speaking and thinking skills. The book brings home, in a very simple way, how architecture and daily life have changed over the centuries. It is also sturdy and well-made so would withstand the ravages of life in the classroom or school library. * Junior Education Plus *For younger readers there are lots of intriguing flaps and historical spreads in Usborne’s Look Inside London.- Review of London-focussed books by Lesley Agnew, Children's Bookshop, Muswell Hill, London * High & Ham *A wonderfully informative and fun book which children can endlessly explore and learn from, and makes an ideal gift for inquisitive young minds! * First4Dads *From the Ancient Romans' Londinium settlement to the modern iconic architecture, by way of plague and The Great Fire en route, there are plenty of interactive flaps to inspire your child to explore the vast history of our capital city. * Junior Magazine *London's changing face from Roman times to today is set out in eight carefully detailed spreads, incorporating over 80 flaps... It's an exciting peep back through time, and - don't be misled by the thick board pages- will interest most ages. * Carousel *Packed with fascinating snippets of information - just enough to whet children's appetites and encourage them to find out more about the fascinating history of our capital city. * Parents in Touch *
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Pan Macmillan The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisHistory leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed Kingfisher History Encyclopedia. From humankind's earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a one-stop source for research, and is the perfect companion to any study of world history. The encyclopedia is organized chronologically and then thematically within each time period. A timeline runs across the top of each page for context. Each section includes biographies of important people and key features on the art, architecture, and technology of the period. A brand-new chapter details modern-day events, such as the fight for equality, the threat of climate change, the COVID-19 crisis, and space exploration and discoveries.With more than 2,000 full-colour illustrations, photographs, and source materials, as well as research-friendly back matter and index, this encycl
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Crabtree Classics Hail Ancient Romans 4 Hail History
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Crabtree Classics Hail Tudors Hail History
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Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada What the Romans Did for the World
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What on Earth Publishing Ltd The Nature Timeline Wallbook 1 What on Earth
Book SynopsisUnfold the story of nature from the dawn of life to the present day with this giant wallbook - includes 2-metre fold-out timeline Trade Review"Astonishing - perfect for all the family." * The Sunday Times *"It simply sings to info-philes and visual learners alike. With parallel timelines for all continents, developments on land, sky and sea, more than a thousand illustrations, it is a superlative mastery of design and research, a treat to eye and brain alike." -- Lucy H Pearce * Juno Magazine *Table of Contents1. Timeline 2. Wallbook Chronicle 3. Letters to the Editor 4. Classifieds
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HarperCollins Publishers Minecraft Maps
Book SynopsisAre you ready for an adventure? Explore the mysterious world of Minecraft through highly-detailed maps of every biome.Created by an explorer on a quest to find Minecraft''s most valuable loot, there''s a map for each Overworld biome as well as the terrifying Nether and End dimensions. A beautifully illustrated visual guide in its own right, Minecraft Maps is also a survival tool. You'll learn which biomes are home to the most dangerous mobs, where to look for to exclusive blocks, how to find naturally generated structures and the best places to search for loot. Once you've discovered each biome you can get building construct an ice palace in the ice plains biome and an entire village suspended in the tree canopy above the jungle floor.Collect all of the official Minecraft books to become the best Minecrafter you can be:Minecraft Let''s Build! Theme Park AdventureMinecraft Guide to ExplorationMinecraft Guide to CreativeMinecraft Guide to RedstoneMinecraft Guide to the Nether and the En
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HarperCollins Publishers What Jobs Could YOU Do
Book SynopsisYou Choose meets Richard Scarry''s What Do People Do All Day?Pick your perfect job by choosing from things you LOVE to do. Whether you want to make things, draw, write, be in charge, get messy, help people, solve mysteries, discover new things, be outside, work with animals, numbers or machines, or do something loud or quiet, there''s something for everyone!So if you decide you want to be outside, then a surfing coach, conservation worker, photographer and tree surgeon are just some of the brilliant jobs you could choose. Or if you love working with numbers then perhaps a robot scientist or video games developer would suit you more? Whatever you enjoy, there''s something for you!In this interactive and inspiring picture book for children aged 3+ years, jobs are arranged by interests, making it really accessible and engaging. The busy, charm-filled spreads show children at work' in an intriguing range of occupations. And it encourages creative thinking and aspiration in an empowering, i
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Walker Books Ltd Totally Chaotic History Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly
Book SynopsisThe first book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable in fact, it's absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through ancient Egypt, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Greg's whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Egyptians and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through thousands of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because with history, you'll never believe what happens next!
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Walker Books Ltd Totally Chaotic History Roman Britain Gets Rowdy
Book SynopsisThe second book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable in fact, it's absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through Roman Britain, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Roman historian Dr Emma Southon and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, this whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about Roman Britain and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you'll never believe what happens next!
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Make This Roman Villa
Book SynopsisPart of Cut-out Models series, this book features pieces to cut and glue to create a historical scene. Suitable for kids, it includes full assembly details and instructions.Trade ReviewOffers children aged four to eight a fun and interactive history lesson on the grand architecture and lifestyle of the ancient Romans. Rome wasn't built in a day, they say but, fortunately, this villa can be easily built in under an hour with adult assistance (a little or a lot, depending on the age of your young builder/s).The model proved engaging and challenging for its target audience, and we were able to bring this little piece of ancient Rome to 3D life with a minimum of fuss. And we thought the finished product was not bad at all for novice villa builder. * Heritage-key.com website *
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Knights and Castles
Book SynopsisBeginner readers are taken on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with experts at the University of Roehampton.Trade Review'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare; 'For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne's First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction' - Tamara Linke, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop
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Usborne Publishing Ltd See Inside The Second World War
Book SynopsisFrom tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of the Second World War.Trade ReviewA great overview of the whole conflict... a great book for primary school kids - but also contains enough colourful snippets and insights to appeal to older children, too. * The Sun *See inside the Second World War is a child-friendly but extremely detailed account of the run-up to the Normandy Landings. There are over 60 flaps for busy and curious little fingers to open and explore... The See inside series is such a fantastic way to engage children with history and fact-finding. * Read it Daddy *Table of Contents1 First strikeThe German Army invades Poland in 1939 with around 1.5 million soldiers using a devastating new tactic of warfare called 'Blitzkrieg' which means lightning war.2 Atlantic terrorBy June 1940, Allied ships travelling to Britain across the Atlantic Ocean were being targeted for destruction by German submarines, known as U-boats.3 War in the skyBomber planes were used to fight the war from the sky. They flew together in groups on dangerous missions into enemy territory. They dropped bombs on railways, factories and cities. The largest and most advanced aircraft was the American bomber, the B29 Superfortress.4 Blitzed citiesFrom September 1940, German bombers attacked British cities through a series of nightly air raids known as the Blitz. It lasted for nine months and caused the deaths of thousands of people.5 FirepowerArmies developed powerful tanks to fight their enemies. In July 1943, around 6,000 tanks were used in the battle between German and Russian troops near the town of Kursk, in Central Russia.6 In the PacificThe Allies battled against Japanese forces for control of the South Pacific using powerful aircraft carriers. These aircraft carriers had powerful rotating cannon and short range machine guns. They held over 100 aircraft and had around 3,500 crew on board. By 1944, the aircraft carriers faced threats from Japanese Kamikaze pilots.7 D-DayOn June 6, 1944, around around 150,000 allied troops stormed the five beaches of Normandy, in German-occupied France. It was called D-Day and it was the biggest invasion i history.8 Final monthsFrom June 1944, the German army had been pushed back through Europe by Allied troops from the West and by the Soviets from the East. The Soviets reached the Germany's capital, Berlin by April 1945. The Germans surrendered to the Allies on May 2, 1945. On August 14, 1945, Japan surrendered to the Allies after two atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. German and Japanese leaders were later tried for 'war crimes'.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd The Celts
Book SynopsisThe 'Usborne Beginners' series provides an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Developed with reading experts, each title helps young readers to grow in confidence and to build their reading skills.Table of Contents1 Iron Age Celts2 Meet the tribe3 High on a hill4 Village people5 Farming and food6 Looking good7 Crafty Celts8 Gifts for the gods9 Festival fun10 Fearsome fighters11 Telling tales12 Trouble ahead13 Battling Britain14 Celtic clues15 Glossary16 Usborne Quicklinks17 Index
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Abrams Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales Treaties Trenches
Book SynopsisWorld War I gets the Hazardous Tales treatment in this story of warfare, treachery, strategy and more!Trade ReviewA mixture of textbook and slapstick, this essential read makes history come alive in a way that is relevant to modern-day life and kids. * School Library Journal *Students bored to death by textbook descriptions of WWI battle maneuvers should be engaged by this entertaining, educational glimpse at world history. * Booklist *
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Abrams Lafayette Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales 8 A
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Nathan Hale has a way with history. He tells the stories in such a way that young readers can at least begin to understand what happened . . . Once again, Hale tells a tale of daring-do with lots of action and interesting characters.” -- Publisher's Weekly
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Hachette Children's Group Civil Rights Stories Racial Equality
Book SynopsisThis book explains civil rights and the history of the fight for racial equality in an accessible way for younger readers.Included is a foreword by Arike Oke, who is the Managing Director of Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, London. A chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements in the struggle for racial equality is explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the history of how and why racism exists. It looks at topics such as colourism, colonialism, slavery and stolen lands. It explores how white people have used racism to better their lives and some of the cruel and violent ways that they have treated millions of Black, Asian and indigenous people. It also covers the story of the Windrush Generation and modern movements, such as Black Lives Matter. Prominent civil rights campaigners and figures are featured and a timeline helps readers to see at a glance how the fight to bring about racial equalTable of Contents 1: What is racial equality? 1: Skin colour and prejudice 1: A hostile takeover 1: The Atlantic slave trade 1: The scramble for Africa 1: White Australia 1: Britain by boat 1: Segregation in the USA 1: I Have A Dream ... 1: Apartheid in South Africa 1: Culture and prejudice 1: Black Lives Matter 1: Racial equality today 1: Racial equality timeline 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index
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Usborne Publishing History for Beginners
Book SynopsisEvery nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what's going on behind the scenes in those tellings - who gets to decide which facts are taught, and which truths are massaged, or even denied. Using a mix of comic strips, diagrams and clear, simple language, this book shows readers how to dig deeper into any story, how to investigate recent and ancient history for themselves, and learn why it's vital to understand how the world has ended up where it is today. This is a History book unlike any other you've read. It doesn't just tell stories from the past, it explains where those stories came from, and why they can change, depending on who is telling them.
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Pan Macmillan Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Joke
Book SynopsisAn epic historical joke and fact book from TV legend Sir Tony Robinson, author of the bestselling The Worst Children's Jobs in History and the Weird World of Wonders series.Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Joke Book is hilarious historical fun!Q: How did the Vikings send secret messages?A: Norse code!Q: Why were the early days of history called the Dark Ages? A: Because there were so many knights.Plus many many more!
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Pan Macmillan The Worst Children's Jobs in History
Book SynopsisIn The Worst Children's Jobs in History Sir Tony Robinson takes you back to the days when being a kid was no excuse for getting out of hard labour. This book tells the stories of all the children whose work fed the nation, kept trains running, and put clothes on everyone’s backs, over the last few hundred years of Britain’s history. No longer will you have to listen to your parents, grandparents, uncles, neighbours, and random old people in the Co-op telling you how much harder they had it in their day. Next time you find yourself in that situation, ask them if they were a jigger-turner or a turnip-picker in their young day. No? An orderly boy, perhaps? A stepper? Maybe they spent their weekends making matchboxes? Still no? Then they have no idea about the real meaning of hard work. With profiles and testimonies of real kids in rotten jobs, this book will tell you things you probably didn’t want to know about the back-breaking, puke-inducing reality of being a child in the past.For more gruesome history facts discover Bad Kids: The Naughtiest Children in History.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is the Tower of London?
Book SynopsisThe Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets!The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again heard from after entering the castle, and two of King Henry VIII's wives were held captive here. Author Janet B. Pascal brings to life one of the most fascinating landmarks in the world.
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Hachette Children's Group Uncover History Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisUncover History and find out about ancient Egypt, its people and the story of ancient Egypt that goes back some 4,000 years. Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did and why the river Nile was so important to them. Discover the mysteries of the pyramids, why the Egyptians mummified their people and about the gods and goddesses that ruled their way of life. Find out the answer to questions such as ''what are hieroglyphs?'', ''why were the pyramids built'' and ''why did ancient Egypt end?''Using fun, humorous illustrations, this book tells the story of many great kings and pharaohs, such as Tutankhamen and Cleopatra and shows how hieroglyphs offer an insight into the daily life of the Egyptian people. Ideally suited for readers age 8+.Read the other titles in the series: Ancient Greece, The Maya, The Vikings, Stone, Bronze and Iron Age, and the Shang Dynasty
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Hachette Children's Group Secrets in the Skies: Galileo and the Astonishing
Book SynopsisSecrets in the Skies delves deep into the life and discoveries of the world's most famous stargazer, Galileo Galilei, and the star-studded history of astronomy, from our prehistoric ancestors to the work of today's most brilliant scientists. In this stunningly detailed visual retelling of the birth of science, the solar system is brought to life in glorious full-colour, with breathtaking illustrations by James Weston Lewis.From his early days as a young boy in Pisa, to his fiery battles with the Roman Catholic Church, readers follow the remarkable journey undertaken by Galileo in his search for truth. As the pages turn, you can witness the ancient origins of celestial examinations, Galileo's ground-breaking invention of the telescope, his controversial trials before the Inquisition, and the crucial discoveries of the stargazer's final days.Readers young and old will marvel at the beautiful and engaging artwork, and be swept away by the dramatic story behind Galileo's stellar scientific breakthroughs, richly described by author Giles Sparrow.Table of Contents 4: Dangerous Fall 6: Secrets in the Skies 14: Godly Thinking 16: Change in the Heavens 18: The Boy from Pisa 20: The Inventive Genius 22: The Telescope 25: The Far-seeing Eye 26: The Starry Messenger 29: Allies and Enemies 30: Against the Inquisition 32: The Dangerous Dialogue 34: The Trial 36: And Yet, It Moves! 38: Seeing Past the Stories 40: In Galileo's Footsteps 42: Touching the Stars 44: How the Solar System Really Works 46: Glossary
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Walker Books Ltd You Are History From the Alarm Clock to the
Book SynopsisFrom the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from popular historian and podcaster Greg Jenner.Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won't tell you about. Bursting with humorous illustrations and entertaining true stories, this is history but not as you know it!
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Button Books Live Like a Roman: Discovering the Secrets of
Book SynopsisLive Like a Roman is a fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Ancient Rome and the sprawling Roman Empire. Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsome gladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. With its highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pampered affair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. Find out how this powerful civilisation invaded and conquered a massive area, including more than 50 million people at its peak! Amazing Roman inventions we still use today are explored along with information on everyday jobs, city life, houses, food, transport, entertainment, religion and medicine. An in-depth map shows the spread of the Roman Empire at its peak, including sites of specific interest, the main provinces and settlements, with their Latin names, and some of the goods that were sent to Rome from all over the Empire. Dotted through the book are craft activities and recipes to have a go at. Find out first-hand what it’s like to play a Roman game for children, use an abacus to help with your schoolwork or taste the unusual flavours of Roman snacks. A fictional enslaved child pops up throughout the book describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions he experiences as he goes about his daily life. In the Live Like a… series designed to tie-in with curriculum topics Timeline of the main eras including Early Rome, The Republic and Imperial Rome Fictional anecdotes in the voice of an enslaved Roman boy to draw in readers and help them imagine and compare what life was like then and now Fun crafts and recipes, bringing the subject to life and learning through practical tasks, such as making an abacus or cooking up some authentic Roman food Targeted educational questions and talking points for children to apply what they have learned to their own lives. Perfect to read at home, or a resource for teachers to use in the classroom Highly detailed and immersive colour illustrations with plenty of clear labels and annotations Illustrated glossary of terms used in the book to help children understand the unfamiliar new words For ages 7 to 11 Trade ReviewThis colorful book presents information on ancient Rome, beginning with when and where it flourished, what evidence of its civilization can still be seen, and what Rome contributed to the world... Saunders writes clearly about her topic, and the sections written from Tiro’s viewpoint are particularly well done. An attractive introduction to ancient Rome. -- Carolyn Phelan * Booklist *Live Like a Roman is another fantastic non-fiction offering by publisher GMC books. First impressions count and Button Books titles are always fresh, appealing and excellent value for the quality and wealth of knowledge they contain. The cover itself is brightly bold and visually eye catching and the book has a really clear and child friendly layout. The style of this non-fiction text is easy to drop in and out of, returning to time and again but it can also be read from cover to cover without feeling overloaded by the information. ... An excellent and entertaining book that approaches the topic with some great, fresh new angles. -- Jennifer Caddick, teacher * Reading Zone *Discover the secrets if Ancient Rome with this informative, illustrated guide about what it was like to live in the Roman Empire. From inside a Roman house to life in the Roman army it’s a one-stop step back in time, with bonus activities as well as timelines, maps and fascinating facts. * Wrd About Books magazine *This is a welcome addition to the many well illustrated and nicely designed volumes aimed at introducing the world of ancient Rome to young (aged 7-11) readers. After an introduction, time-line and map of empire further double-page spreads each deal with a self-contained theme, along the usual lines (e.g. domestic and social life, housing, leisure pursuits, the army, religion) interspersed with craft activities (e.g. abacus, wax tablet, theatre mask, recipes). Technical Latin terms are kept to a minimum, the text is sensibly written and an age-appropriate glossary is provided at the back, where will also be found a useful ‘Could you have lived like a Roman?’ section to prompt thought and discussion in class or among friends. ...this volume has clearly benefited from specialist input. It is a good and informative read, and to be recommended. -- Bob Bass * The English Association *As well as being absolutely fascinating, this book includes practical and creative ideas such as: washing clothes Roman style, making games to play, abacus activities and Roman recipes. It's a teacher's dream with ready-made lesson ideas as well as subject knowledge and discussion questions in the back matter! The engaging format also means it will be a very popular book for reading for pleasure. * @mrsbrownsbookbox *This a brilliant non fiction resource especially if you are learning about the Romans! The bitesize information and illustrations make it an easy and engaging read. * @posies_book_club *This book will help answer some of the questions you may have about Roman times. You can even have a glimpse of Roman life for yourself with fun crafts and recipes on how to make an abacus, wax tablet, theatre mask and more. * @homeplayexplore *Do you know a primary child who is studying Ancient Rome or the Romans, has an interest in ancient history or just wants to find out more about life in Roman times, then this a book for them especially. In addition to a wealth of information on a wide range of topics starting with Who were the Romans?, there are a number of practical activities for children to try. Ruth Hickson brings all this and much more to life in her detailed illustrations, large and small, helping to make this an altogether fascinating book for individual or primary classroom use. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *It’s an informative and immersive guide to the Roman civilisation that brings the ancient world to life. * @the_treasure_outdoors *Table of ContentsWho were the Romans? Timeline of Ancient Rome Map of the Roman Empire Roman society Roman city life Everyday jobs Make an abacus 24 hours as a Roman slave Inside a Roman house Childhood and family life Make knucklebones Make a tabula Roman baths At the baths Roman fashion Transport and travel Life as a soldier Entertainment Make panpipes Make a theatre mask The gladiator fight Religion Medicine and hygiene Roman food A Roman banquet Roman recipes Could you have lived like a Roman? Glossary
£11.04
Templar Publishing Meet the Ancient Greeks
Book SynopsisThere's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Greece from religious ceremonies to day to day life, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series. James Davies' stunning artwork and infographics provide a fresh nonfiction approach that is sure to captivate young readers.
£8.07
Nosy Crow Ltd HerStory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook the World
Book SynopsisOne of The Guardian's Best New Children's Books for Summer 2018.Longlisted for the North Somerset Teachers' Book Award.Instead of just studying history, let's think about HerStory too! In this uplifting and inspiring book, children can learn about 50 intrepid women from around the world and throughout history. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced and the changes they made, each gorgeously illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. With a range of pioneering careers - from astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians and many more - young readers will be inspired to follow their own dreams and to make the world a better place. Compelling, motivating and brilliantly illustrated in equal measure, this is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing women who have shaped our world.List of women featured: Elizabeth I, Joan of Arc, Indira Gandhi, Theresa Kachindamoto, Empress Wu Zetian, Harriet Tubman, Boudicca, Hatshepsut, Isabella I of Castile, Sacagawea, Frida Kahlo, Beatrix Potter, Coco Chanel, Billie Holiday, Anna Pavlova, Mirabai, Maya Angelou, Georgia O'Keeffe, Emily Bronte, Sarah Bernhardt, Florence Nightingale, Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan, Mary Seacole, Shirin Ebadi, Maria Montessori, Mother Teresa, Wangari Maathai, Elizabeth Blackwell, Eva Peron, Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, Ada Lovelace, Hypatia, Rosalind Franklin, Mary Anning, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Hodgkin, Dian Fossey, Valentina Tereshkova, Malala Yousafzai, Rigoberta Menchu, Amelia Earhart, Hannah Szenes, Rosa Parks, Noor Inayat Khan, Emmeline Pankhurst, Cathy Freeman, Sophie Scholl, Anne Frank.This is a lush non-fiction collection with beautiful illustrations, photos and interesting facts. Herstory celebrates fearless women from all over the world, and is sure to inspire young girls and women everywhere.
£17.09
