Children's Non-Fiction

Geography with the gritty bits left in! Inside you'll find out: what happens when a volcano turns nasty whether you'd survive at the frozen poles how a frog can help you get a drink in the desert Hold on tight as you embark on a whistle-stop trip around the globe, taking in everything from the perishing poles to desperate deserts, stormy weather to earth-shattering earthquakes. Crammed full of far-out facts illustrated in full-colour on every page it's the ultimate Horrible Geography guide to the planet. Geography has never been so horrible!

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Abacus is a popular Maths scheme used by thousands of schools all over the world. It fully aligns to the UK National Curriculum. Written by a team of experts, led by Series Editor, Professor Ruth Merttens. For children who are following a UK National Curriculum-based maths scheme, the pupil book provides guidance for each strand the national curriculum. Each Pupil Book includes: the right balance of practice and problem-solving for each area of maths pictorial representations to support children's conceptual understanding clearly laid out questions with instructions that are easy to follow a self-assessment opportunity on every page

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A colorful sticker book packed with more than 60 stickers featuring characters and stills from the animated movie.Disney·Pixar Cars 3: Ultimate Sticker Book is the perfect partner to Cars 3, the third installment of Disney·Pixar's Cars franchise. This Ultimate Sticker Book will feature all the memorable characters, including race car Lightning McQueen, key locations, and iconic moments from the movie. With beautiful, bright stickers and lively and informative captions, Ultimate Sticker Book is a must-have companion to Disney·Pixar's Cars 3.© 2017 Disney/Pixar

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There are many kinds of families. Families can be big or small. They are still families. Read this book to learn about many kinds of families!

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From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. An incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder, from the tiny Arian Small Blue to the grand Queen Alexandra's Birdwing. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for the classroom!

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Rock explores what rock is, where it comes from, how it’s made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.

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When life with Jayni's violent-tempered father becomes too frightening to cope with, Jayni, her mum and her little brother Kenny are forced to escape in the middle of the night. Slipping out of the house unseen, travelling up to London by train and checking into a hotel - it's almost like playing an elaborate game. They even make up false identities to protect their secret, and Jayni becomes the glamorous-sounding Lola Rose. But when money runs out and reality bites, what will they do next?

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A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from wars and revolutions to ground-breaking inventions, discoveries and artistic movements. With over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the year 2000, organised geographically so readers can compare what was happening in different parts of the world.

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A fun game for two or more players with 52 cards showing pictures of different types of cars, including racing cars, sports cars, convertibles, hatchbacks, vintage cars and lots more. As well as Snap you can use the cards for memory games - or even for spotting cars out of the window on a car journey.

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Making Paper Airplanes doesn't feel like science. And it's not quite art. Near as we can figure, it's magic. Paper Airplanes fly because of good, old reliable physics. And it takes a sharp eye and a clean fold to make them right. But launching a regular old piece of paper into the sky so that it soars, loops and glides - that's pure magic. We present here a complete guide to folding aerobatic amazements. The ten airplanes in this book are the best we've ever seen: esy to make, forgiving of mistakes, attractive and flight-ready under all kinds of conditions. Clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations make even the most impressive planes kid do-able, while trimming and tweaking tips give basic principles of flight instant real-world relevance. This big book comes complete with 40 sheets of flight-tested, ready-to-fold paper, printed on both sides in a variety of 20 colourful patterns, including leopard

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A Beginners Guide to the Periodic Table is a mind-blowing guide to the elements that make up the periodic table. By linking each element to a story, wacky science analogy or fascinating fact, Gill creates a unique first reference to the periodic table. From smelly sulphur and exploding hydrogen to why Stevie Wonder is blind and everything in between, Gill seamlessly explains the mind-boggling 92 elements which will make you look at the periodic table in a whole new light!??Packed full of eye-catching illustrations and fantastic explanatory diagrams, prepare to be amazed by the most wacky and informative first introductory to the periodic table ever! Packed full of eye-catching illustrations and fantastic explanatory diagrams, prepare to be amazed by the most wacky and informative first introductory to the periodic table ever!

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The teen years are a time of significant change and growth, and teens face numerous stressors like homework overload, conflict with friends and family, balancing school and other responsibilities, and dealing the all-too common feeling of being left out or of not belonging. Emotions can "drain your battery," and many teens struggle when it comes to managing their everyday stress. Some withdraw or even turn to destructive behaviors in an effort to feel better.Following the success of Transforming Stress, this book is the first to provide teens with the life-changing, proven-effective HeartMath skills for reducing stress. Using these practical evidence-based concepts and techniques, this book will help you manage stress by showing you how to manage your emotions. And with these emotion regulation skills, like the relaxing heart-breathing technique, you'll feel calmer, be more confident, think more clearly, bounce back from challenging situations, and enjoy life with a new understanding of what's really important to you.Transforming Stress for Teens will help you recognize the mental, emotional, and physical impact of stress, and guide you toward finding balance, clarity, and self-assurance with the proven HeartMath tools. When you feel better, you do better-this book will show you how.

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It’s 642 Things to Write About, but for kids! 642 compelling, funny writing prompts from the kids and writing tutors at the fabulous 826 Valencia. Fun, intriguing, imaginative, inspiring prompts that will make even those just flipping through the book think, I want to write about that!

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Learn how to knit different stitches and patterns and you'll soon be making all sorts of fun items. Divided into four chapters, the book includes a level of 1, 2, or 3 for every project, and comes with easyto-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way. In Accessories you'll find cute little bow hair clips and decorative buttons, a panda hat, fingerless gloves, a keyring charm, and lots more. Warm & Cozy has pretty mouse mittens, an earflap hat, and a cowl. Then you can have a go at Bedroom Essentials, and try making a heart cushion or a caterpillar doorstop for your room. Lastly, Playtime has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things you'll love to make, such as an alien, a rag doll, and a doctor's stethoscope. Finally, the basic techniques section covers every knitting technique you'll need to know, as well as yarns, needles, and stitches.

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As an ancient Egyptian, your body is being prepared for the afterlife. But it's fairly disgusting business, and you can't be sure that you will always be treated with respect. This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.

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Boost literacy and develop close reading skills with finely-levelled short texts suitable for KS1 and KS2 pupils. Each box includes 40 themed reading cards with six copies of each and a teacher's guide. * Develop deep comprehension skills with close reading * Challenging non-fiction topics for children to explore and explain * Motivate the whole class with snappy, fast reads and high-interest topics * Build writing skills with 'Write about Reading' tasks * Ideal for group reading sessions and independent reading Each Teacher's Guide covers 40 group reading sessions including discussion topics and independent writing tasks. The Teacher's Guide contains for each of the texts: overviews for the teacher, focus questions to help prepare the children for the first reading, detailed questions about the text features and content to help the teacher guide pupils back to the text for the second reading, Discussion questions that encourage re-reading, summarising and synthesising and Writing Tasks that require re-reading and higher order thinking skills. All of which help develop close reading skills (Close reading describes the careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage of text. Research links the close reading of text to significant gains in reading).

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An enthralling journey through 40,000 years of art, from prehistoric cave paintings right up to the present day. Discover artists and their art around the world, in exciting and imaginative tales about artists and the way they created their work. Written by educator and art historian Michael Bird, and illustrated by Kate Evans, the book also features reproductions of the famous artworks discussed, a comprehensive timeline of events, and extra feature spreads on places connected with art. This is a beautiful and engaging introduction to art for any home or school library.

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Exam Board: GL Assessment Level & Subject: 11+ Maths Suitable for the 2024 tests Realistic 11+ practice questions for the GL Assessment test Realistic practice in the style and format of the 11+ Maths GL multiple-choice tests Four complete Maths test papers for the GL 11+ tests Invaluable practice for the 11 Plus tests (GL Assessment) Includes notes and information for parents New edition – fully checked and updated Explanations for all answers to improve understanding Download free additional multiple-choice answer grids from collins.co.uk so you can reuse the practice papers as often as you need Looking for more 11 Plus Maths practice test papers? Try Book 2 (9780008278021). Previously published as Letts

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The maths book every parent needs to make learning this subject fun and engaging. Unlock your child's academic achievement with this unique and colourful approach to understanding times tables. An education book for kids in a series created by Carol Vorderman, the UK's number 1 bestselling education author. If your kids are struggling with their times tables, this book is for you. A comprehensive and accessible guide and workbook that provides a range of learning techniques complemented by practice exercises throughout. From times tables basics to challenging number sequences, the methods, tricks and tips shown ensure that no child (or parent) is left feeling bewildered.Fun graphics help to engage your child and allow them to visualise the maths problem in front of them. It even offers super handy parents' notes on the practice tests to make sure that you can answer any tricky questions with confidence and give essential times tables guidance.Help Your Kids with Times Tables is the perfect guide for frustrated children and confused adults.Build Confidence, Reduce Stress And Solve Times Tables!So, you want to help your kids understand what they're being taught. Often, a trip down this memory lane can be a real challenge for adults (especially since the curriculum has likely changed a whole lot since you were in school!). An invaluable guide to help your kids learn maths, this book will become your best friend! Straightforward, with easy to follow tips, hints, and advice from Carol Vorderman, helping your children understand and remember their times tables forever. The practice pages and questions have been compiled and tested by a team of experts and allow parents and kids to work together to solve even the trickiest times tables!Guaranteed to build confidence, reduce stress, and make even the most difficult aspects of this subject simple, clear and accessible. This easy times tables book is ideal for Key Stage 1 and 2 children (ages 5-11) and includes:-Easy times tables-Tricky times tables-Times tables time challenges-Times tables practiceHelp Your Kids with Times Tables is one of many in this educational series of Help Your Kids With academic books that enable parents to help their children with schoolwork. Other options in this range include Help Your Kids with Maths, Help Your Kids with Computer Science, Help Your Kids with Study Skills, and more.

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Level: KS1 Subject: English Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins English Year 1 workbook is designed to target every English Year 1 topic in depth.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy pull-out answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 1. We’ve got a Year 1 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201685) available as well.

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Level: KS2 Subject: Maths Master maths at home with these fun quick quizzes! A fun and easy way to test key skills taught at school Simple, clear layout with colourful illustrations Includes a motivating ‘colour in your score’ chart for every quiz Handy hints to help guide children through the quizzes Answers are included to help you to support children’s learning at home

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As president of the Scottish branch of the Richard III Society, Philippa Langley was interested in restoring Richard III’s reputation and finding his body. In August 2015, her archaeological team found a skeleton with a curved spine under the letter R in a car park in Leicester. Could it be the skeleton of Richard III? Children discuss how and why Philippa Langley wanted to find Richard. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 9-10 (Year 5)

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This exciting story brings the tale of the great fire of London to life for young readers. When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! As his family escape the flames engulfing their bakery, Will realises he must stop the fire from spreading. But what can be done before all of London goes up in smoke?Full of adventure and danger, this short text is suitable for struggling readers but engaging enough to give confident readers a quick, fun read.Suitable for use in schools as guided reading texts or for reading independently.

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If people were planets, we'd be a lot like Earth ...People are nature. From the water we drink to the trees we climb, we are connected to the natural world in big and surprising ways. With simple, poetic text, and exquisite artwork, You Are Stardust introduces kids to these connections - sparking their imaginations and starting conversations. Combining the ideas of environmental author and educator Elin Kelsey with inventive, three-dimensional dioramas by artist Soyeon Kim, this remarkable picture book reveals ties that are often sensed, yet seldom explained. Children will learn that the salt in their body is the same as the salt in the ocean, that they learned to speak in the same way that baby birds do - by copying their parents, and that elephants, bats and whales make friends, just like they do. In a world dominated by technology, never have these connections between people and nature been more worth exploring.

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35 step-by-step cookie and cake decorating projects for children aged 7-plus. In My First Cookie & Cake Decorating Book you will discover that half the fun of baking is in the decorating! With 35 easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, you will soon be impressing family and friends with delicious decorated cookies and cakes. In Chapter 1, The Basics, there’s a range of cookie and cake recipes that will form the basis of your creations, such as a vanilla sponge and gingerbread cookies. In Chapter 2, Decorating Techniques, you will learn skills such as making and using a piping bag, creating and using templates, cutting shapes, making decorations, and getting creative with a range of colourful and fun toppings. In Chapter 3, Creative Cookies, the projects include Iced Christmas Trees, Snowflakes, Easter Bunnies, Sunflowers, and Gingerbread People. Once you’ve gained confidence and skills by decorating cookies, move on to Chapter 4, Creative Cakes. The recipes include a Snakes & Ladders Cake, Wise Owl, Teddy Bear, Blossom Cake and a Yule Log complete with Christmas decorations. The decorating part of the projects is designed for you to do without help, but you might need a grown-up to help you clean up the mess afterwards!

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Create and decorate your own mini cakes, cookies, and pies with easy-peasy, no BAKE, air-dry clay. This kit includes all of the "ingredients" and instructions for rolling out clay just like fondant. Make faux flowers, stack on the sprinkles, add expressive faces and more! Display your clay creations on a mini cake stand or in a bakery box to highlight your baking talents! It's a bake shop of cute clay confectionary.

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Need a way to shut up some snooty kid when he gloats about his private school? Looking for the perfect response when your best friend joins the grammar police? Want a quick and easy way to out-snap even the snappiest comeback? Nate Wright has the answer: a good old-fashioned wedgie! The whole gang from P.S. 38 is back for more hijinks, hilarity, and underwear hoisting in this new collection of Big Nate comics. Can Chad somehow survive on a diet of kale and soy nuts? Are Jenny and Artur EVER going to break up? And how is Nate supposed to concentrate on baseball when he’s got a crush on his team’s new pitcher? See for yourself! Join Nate and the rest of the crew for another unforgettable round of middle school adventures!

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From the creators of the hugely popular Kids' Book of Wordsearches 1, this new addition to the series has over 150 crossword puzzles to complete. Addictive, fun and conveniently compact, this book of crosswords will provide hours of entertainment.From bestselling brain-training and puzzle book author Gareth Moore, The Kids’ Book of Crosswords 1 will test word power and keep boredom at bay.Also available: (9781780554334) The Kids' Book of Crosswords 2 The Kids’ Book of Crosswords 1 is a reprint of The Kids’ Book of Crosswords (2011). Repackaged with a new cover design, it makes up a set of four colour-coded crossword and wordsearch books.Also available in the Buster Puzzle Book series:9781780554334 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 29781780554402 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 19781780554341 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 29781780555003 The Kids' Book of Mazes 19781780555027 The Kids' Book of Mazes 29781780555010 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 19781780555034 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 29781780555058 The Kids' Book of Dot to Dot 19781780555041 The Kids' Book of Puzzles 1

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The Shanghai Maths Project is based on the maths programme delivered in Shanghai. This authentic resource will provide complete coverage of the curriculum for years 1-11 plus varied practice of key concepts and summative assessments for each year. This second edition of The Shanghai Maths Project is an authentic Shanghai resource adapted for the English curriculum.• 2 workbooks per year• Units of practice linked to the teaching in the Teacher’s Guides• End of unit tests, end of year test• Learner books support pupils with key maths facts and vocabulary• Full coverage of UK curriculum objectives

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Level: KS2 Subject: English Elevate English at home with these fun quick quizzes! A fun and easy way to test key skills taught at school Simple, clear layout with colourful illustrations Includes a motivating ‘colour in your score’ chart for every quiz Handy hints to help guide children through the quizzes Answers are included to help you to support children’s learning at home

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Level: KS1 Subject: Maths Tackle Times Tables at home with these fun quick quizzes! A fun and easy way to test key skills taught at school Simple, clear layout with colourful illustrations Includes a motivating ‘colour in your score’ chart for every quiz Handy hints to help guide children through the quizzes Answers are included to help you to support children’s learning at home

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Level: KS2 Subject: Maths Get to grips with addition & subtraction at home with these fun quick quizzes! A fun and easy way to test key skills taught at school Simple, clear layout with colourful illustrations Includes a motivating ‘colour in your score’ chart for every quiz Handy hints to help guide children through the quizzes Answers are included to help you to support children’s learning at home

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Level: KS2 Subject: English Children will have lots of fun practising their spelling using these word searches. Prepare for school with easy home learning. Written to match the primary curriculum, each word search ensures that your child covers the key word lists required at school. Contains 25 puzzles covering the key words children are required to learn at school A fun and motivating way for children to practise their spelling Makes an ideal holiday purchase.

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Get ready to debate and laugh with this hilarious new Would You Rather book from Beano! Join Dennis, Gnasher and friends as they as they put their numskulls to the test and ponder all manner of weird and wacky would you rather questions. Full of wild decisions and silly alternatives, this book will inspire hysterical conversations for all the family to enjoy. ‘Pie Face, would you rather…… win ten thousand pounds but never eat a pie again…… OR owe Dennis one thousand pounds but have ten thousand pies?’

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Support children’s emotional wellbeing and build confidence. Empower children to believe in themselves and develop a positive self-esteem with this illustrated activity book. Full of simple, practical ideas to help children to feel confident, strong and happy Fun activities to do on their own or with friends and family Try out power posing, create a control wheel or set mini goals Learn about the surprising science behind emotions along the way From children’s therapist and emotional wellbeing author, Becky Goddard-Hill Create your own confidence is the perfect companion to Create your own happy (9780008301217), Create your own calm (9780008367589) and Create your own kindness (9780008439583), empowering children to shape their lives and the lives of others around them.

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This latest edition of workbooks provides preschoolers with numerous opportunities to practise writing letters, and to associate letter shapes with their sounds. All four graded workbooks are fully crossreferenced in the new "Early Years Handbook". Each workbook covers one section of the alphabet. Size is A4/8.3"x11.7", 4 per pack.

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Learn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words! This book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as well as the history of architecture, from basic huts to incredible skyscrapers. From columns to pyramids, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and colourful illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing architecture from throughout history. From the familiar to the jaw-dropping, the medieval to ultra-modern, this is an inspiring look at some of architecture's greatest developments. 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. A fascinating introduction to cool buildings in a fun and accessible format, this is the perfect gift for aspiring architects or curious young minds!

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Press the buttons to hear the music in this time-travelling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through the history of music! Stopping off at 10 key chronologically organised moments in history, in different places around the world, readers meet a great musician in each, and can press their instruments to hear a clip of their musical masterpieces! From 1600s England, where you can hear the harpsichord play Greensleeves, to 18th Century Munich, where you can hear Mozart's piano sonata, to a classical Indian raga in 1700s Udaipur, to New York in the 1940s, where readers can press Charlie Parker's saxophone to hear bebop Jazz, this book will teach children about cultural history, famous musicians and musical genres all while wanting to press the buttons and hear the music again and again. Each musician tells you about where they live, how their music was inspired, and what it means to them, teaching children about the origins of these most magical melodies. A great playtime or bedtime read, complete with a soundtrack that tracks key moments in musical history, children will love to listen to the most beautiful and important, genre defining bars of music time and time again.

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Olivier Baumont is a professional classical musician. He is a regular performer in baroque music festivals around the world. Charlotte Voake is an award-winning illustrator whose titles include Ginger, Hello Twins. Henry Purcell, Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schubert, Johann Sebastian Bach, Claude Debussy, Hector Berlioz, Antonio Vivaldi, and Piotr Iliych Tchaikovsky.

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The heroic, real-life personal account of Chris Ryan's most famous mission, The One That Got Away, is now reworked for a new generation. Some authors just write about it. Chris Ryan has been there, done it - and here is the gripping real-life tale . . .During the Gulf War in 1991, Chris Ryan became separated from the other members of the SAS patrol, Bravo Two Zero. Alone, he beat off an Iraqi attack and set out for Syria. Over the next seven days he walked almost 200 miles, his life constantly in danger.Of the eight SAS members involved in this famous mission, only one escaped capture. This is his story . . .

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