Children’s / Teenage general interest: Warfare, battles, armed forces
The New York Review of Books, Inc Winter in Wartime
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£11.69
Creative Company Aircraft Carriers
£11.25
Creative Company Battleships
£11.25
Creative Company Bombers
£11.25
Creative Company Fighter Jets
£11.25
Creative Company Portaaviones
£11.25
Creative Company Barcos de Guerra
£11.25
Creative Company Bombarderos
£11.25
Creative Company Aviones de Combate
£11.25
Creative Company Tanques
£11.25
Calkins Creek Books Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle Against
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£21.24
Astra Publishing House Full Speed Ahead!: America's First Admiral: David
Book SynopsisDiscover the man behind everyone's favorite call to action, "Full speed ahead!" in this inspiring and engaging biography about the first Admiral of the United States Navy, David Glasgow Farragut.At the age of nine, David Glasgow Farragut was appointed a midshipman in the US Navy by President James Madison. It was the start of a celebrated career. Farragut sailed aboard ships along the Delaware River, in the Caribbean, and across the Atlantic Ocean, even rounding the tip of South America, all while rising through the naval ranks from midshipman to admiral. When the Civil War began, Captain Farragut dedicated his life to protecting the United States as it was being torn in two. When President Lincoln asked him to capture New Orleans, the city Farragut once called home, and later to take Mobile Bay, the officer had only one order for his fleet: Full speed ahead! Noted nonfiction writer Louise Borden's in-depth research uncovers a man dedicated to his country -- a man who earned the title of America's first admiral.Trade Review"Discover the true story behind the man who coined the phrase full speed ahead...Boasting maps, portraits, and some solid narrative verse, the book will be of interest to kids passionate about 19th-century naval warfare...(and) is a helpful resource for educators and librarians looking to fill out their Civil War collections....ably describes one man’s contribution to U.S. naval history."—Kirkus Reviews"Borden’s free-verse text reads quickly and smoothly, drawing readers into [David] Farragut’s story...The use of quotes within the narrative is quite effective, and the illustrations, showcased in a handsome, large-format volume, include portraits, paintings of ships at sea, documents, and photos...A well-researched biographical account of remarkable man." —Booklist
£17.09
Neon Squid Tales of World War II: Amazing True Stories from the War That Shook the World
Book SynopsisIt?s the Second World War as you?ve never seen it before?discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world?s darkest hour.Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book for children and grandchildren, war historian Dr. Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including:? The Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic? The Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies? The African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French ResistanceBeautifully illustrated by Margarida Esteves and featuring stories from all over the world, Tales of World War II also contains jaw-dropping tales including the dog used to find survivors in the London Blitz, the champion cyclist who carried secret messages to help Jews escape the Nazis, and the bear who was recruited by the Polish army!Interspersed throughout the stories are pages explaining the key events of the war?from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.The cover features a timeless design with silver foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.
£20.89
Sourcebooks, Inc We Also Served
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£18.04
Plumleaf Press Endgame: The Secret Force 136
£18.14
Kids Can Press Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls Are Used in
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£17.09
National Center for Youth Issues The Making of a Hero: Six Stories of the Medal of
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£9.95
Pelican Publishing Company USS Alabama: Hooray for the Mighty A!
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£16.19
Well-Trained Mind Press Napoleon and the French Revolution
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£14.41
Oceano Travesia Los Peores Desastres Militares del Mundo
£18.62
Oceano Travesia El Hombre de Los Gatos
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£13.60
Teacher Created Materials El héroe de Maryes Heights en la guerra de Secesión
£12.06
