Educational: History
Franklin Watts You Wouldnt Want to Sail on the Titanic
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Hachette Children's Group Ancient Maya The Ancient World
Book Synopsis Thousands of years ago, in what is now Guatemala, Belize, and southern Mexico, the Mayan people began to build one of history''s greatest civilizations.This book details the history of the Mayan people, from the settlement of their earliest villages and farms to their demise at the hands of the Spanish in the 16th century. Readers (Grades 6-9) will discover how Mayan culture grew and developed over time and how these remarkable people continue to influence the world today.
£13.40
C. Press/F. Watts Trade Cornerstones of Freedom Revolutionary War
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade The Civil War True Books Civil War Paperback
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£6.60
C. Press/F. Watts Trade Hurricane Katrina a True Book Disasters
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C. Press/F. Watts Trade Asia Rookie ReadAbout Geography Continents
Book SynopsisAn introduction to Asia, focusing on its geographical features and points of interest.Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents'' geography, history, and wildlife.
£7.10
Clarion Books Sugar Changed the World A Story of Magic Spice
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Houghton Mifflin Big Machines The Story of Virginia Lee Burton
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£15.29
Scholastic Inc. Five Epic Disasters I Survived True Stories 1
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Scholastic US The President Has Been Shot The Assassination of
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£10.99
Houghton Mifflin Children of the Great Depression
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Houghton Mifflin Park Scientists
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Houghton Mifflin Celebrating Texas 50 States to Celebrate Green
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Caged
Book SynopsisCarnegie Medal winner Theresa Breslin explores the dangerous world of cage-fighting in this dark and powerful new novel.Escaping from a troubled home and struggling to survive on the streets, the abandoned tunnels of the London Underground are a perfect sanctuary for Kai. Along with other teenagers running from their pasts, he finds somewhere to belong in this strange community of outcasts.But Kai is now facing a very different kind of fight. Every night, led by the enigmatic Spartacus, the runaways must become cage fighters, each fight broadcast to the outside world via YouTube. With pay-per-view profits racking up, Kai and his friends hope to be able to start a new life.Yet treachery and danger are never far behind, and a new arrival threatens the order that Spartacus has worked so carefully to maintain. And then there is the looming finale, the last battle between Kai and his nemesis Leo: the Kill Fight . . .Trade ReviewThis is a brilliantly written story . . . a very satisfying read and one of the best books that I've had from Theresa. It is thoroughly engaging and based on a great concept. * Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books *
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Pearson Education Limited The End of Old Europe The Causes of the First
Book SynopsisPractical topic books for key periods in 20th Century History
£20.86
Pearson Education Limited The Great War The First World War 191418
Book SynopsisPractical topic books for key periods in 20th Century History
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Pearson Education Limited Russia in War and Revolution Russia 190024 3rd
Book SynopsisRussia in War and Revolution: Russia 1900-24 is part of the series Longman 20th Century History for 14-16 year olds.
£20.39
Pearson Education Medieval Minds Pupils Book Britain 10661500
Book SynopsisBuilds thorough understanding and enjoyment of History through enquiry. Think Through History provides an enthralling enquiry-based approach for 11-14 year olds built around key historical issues and characters.Table of ContentsPart 1 The Norman conquest: the comet and 1066; who were the English?; why did Duke William invade?; who were the Normans?; the Battle of Hastings; what changed as a result of the conquest?. Part 2 The King governs the realm: the White Ship; Henry I's dream - the three estates; how the King governed; John and Magna Carta. Part 3 Living and working: on the land; the world of Piers Ploughman; markets; shops and trades, crafts and guilds; games and entertainment. Part 4 The age of faith: popular Christian belief; parish church and parish priest; festivals; the search for Godly life; Church and state - Henry II and Becket; pilgrimage. Part 5 The British Isles to c.1400: the British Isles in 1100; the British Isles in 1175; Wales; Scotland; Ireland. Part 6 Wars and warfare: when and where?; knights and chivalry; technology of war; effects of war - taxation, looting. Part 7 Making and selling: what was wanted - what was made; running a merchant business; exchange and money; Britain and Europe; merchant wealth; charity and good works; the Jews in Britain. Part 8 The Black Death and the Peasants Revolt: health and disease; Black Death - its causes and consequences; Peasants Revolt - a case study. Part 9 Reading, learning and printing: literacy; development of the English language; literature - Chaucer, Langland; invention of the press; what was printed?; universities and learning. Part 10 Britain in 1500: taking stock; the monarchy - Henry VII; Wars of the Roses - the end of the barons?; new wealth - merchants and landowners; the Church and belief - rumblings of change; national feeling; a changing world - voyages of discovery.
£26.99
Pearson Education I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings everything you
Book Synopsis'York Notes for GCSE' offers a useful approach to English Literature and aims to help readers achieve a better grade. Updated to reflect the needs of today's students, the new editions are filled with detailed summaries, commentaries on key themes, characters, language and style, illustrations, exam advice and much more.
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Pearson Education Meeting of Minds Islamic Encounters c. 570 to
Book SynopsisExplore the full richness and diversity of Islamic history with Meetings of Minds.
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Pearson Education Limited The People Who Came Book 1
Book SynopsisThis highly successful series The People Who Came (Book 1) consists of three books specifically written for the junior years of secondary schools in the Caribbean. Unique in its scope, the series provides a history of the people of the New World from a West Indian point of viewKey features include: Many maps, diagrams, illustrations and colour photos throughout Varied and stimulating suggestions for follow-up activities at the end of each quarter. Book one covers the early history of the Amerindian population of the Americas and of the African, Indian, Chinese and European people who came to the Caribbean islands. In a lively and direct style it describes the way in which ordinary men, women and children lived in these various societies in the past. The book is lavishly illustrated with colour maps and photographs. At the end of each chapter there are a wide range of questions an
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Scholastic Inc. Through My Eyes Ruby Bridges
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Scholastic US If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King
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Scholastic US If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1610
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Penguin Young Readers Campeonas del Ftbol Mundial
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Penguin Young Readers I am Curious
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Nellie Bly
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Knudsen, readers learn about the amazing life of Nellie Bly--and how she persisted. Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn''t easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way.Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Nellie Bly''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learninTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Nellie Bly:"A fast read, sure to engage transitioning independent readers or older reluctant reader [as well as] more sophisticated readers . . . A likable, meaningful addition to the She Persisted collection." --Kirkus Reviews"This welcome installment of the series will captivate an audience of varying reading levels with a fast pace, accessible language, and adventurous storytelling." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Virginia Apgar
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by bestselling author and physician Sayantani DasGupta, readers learn about the amazing life of Virginia Apgar--and how she persisted. There weren''t many women who tried to become doctors when Virginia Apgar went to medical school--but she didn''t let that stop her. After a professor discouraged from becoming a surgeon, she became an anesthesiologist instead and created the famous Apgar test to check the health of newborn babies. It''s a test that''s still used in hospitals across the world today!Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Virginia Apgar''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice forTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Virginia Apgar:"A fast-paced tale that will spark curiosity—Dr. Apgar would approve." —Kirkus Reviews"Equally appealing for report writers and readers looking for role models." —Booklist
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Ruby Bridges
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by NAACP Image Award-winning author and Coretta Scott King Honor recipient Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges--and how she persisted. As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby''s bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice. Perfect for back-to-school reading!Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ruby Bridges''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kidTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Ruby Bridges: "Bridges’ voice, quoted from various sources, gives readers access to her own perspective. A context-offering complement to Bridges’ own books for children." --Kirkus Reviews"Given the more relatable perspective of starting first grade, this volume makes Bridges’s story poignant for the intended audience." --School Library Journal
£12.74
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Sally Ride
Book SynopsisInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Atia Abawi, readers learn about the amazing life of Sally Ride--and how she persisted. As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well.Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Sally Ride''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.And don’t miss out on tTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Sally Ride: "A well-rounded portrait not only of its subject but also of the obstacles faced by women in science and in astronautics." --The Horn Book
£12.74
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Florence Griffith Joyner
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner:"A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams." --School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for She Persisted: Florence Griffith Joyner:"A quietly remarkable biographical read that encourages elementary students of any gender to take a closer look at the life of Olympic sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner and her admirable resolve to work hard in pursuit of her dreams." --School Library Journal
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Penguin USA Singled Out The True Story of Glenn Burke
Book Synopsis*[An] excellent exercise in narrative nonfiction. --Booklist (starred review)From New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss comes the remarkable true story of Glenn Burke, a hidden figure in the history of sports: the inventor of the high five and the first openly gay MLB player. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown. On October 2nd, 1977, Glenn Burke, outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made history without even swinging a bat. When his teammate Dusty Baker hit a historic home run, Glenn enthusiastically congratulated him with the first ever high five. But Glenn also made history in another way--he was the first openly gay MLB player. While he did not come out publicly until after his playing days were over, Glenn's sexuality was known to his teammates, family, and friends. His MLB career would be cut short after only three years, but his legacy and impact on the athletic and LGBTQIA+ community
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Penguin Putnam Inc Fly Like a Girl One Womans Dramatic Fight in
Book SynopsisA Young Readers Edition of a compelling story of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. On July 29, 2009, Air National Guard Major Mary Jennings Hegar was shot down while on a Medevac mission in Afghanistan. Despite being wounded, her courageous actions saved the lives of her crew and their patients, earning her the Purple Heart as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device. That day also marked the beginning of a new mission: convincing the U.S. Government to allow women to serve openly on the front line of battle for the first time in American history. With exclusive photographs throughout, Fly Like a Girl tells the inspiring true story of Mary Jennings Hegar--a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere. Includes exclusive
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Random House USA Inc History Smashers The Titanic
Book SynopsisMyths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the sinking of the Titanic with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale''s Hazardous Tales.On April 15, 1912 an unsinkable ship called the Titanic unexpectedly hit an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Right?Wrong! Nobody was really talking about the Titanic being unsinkable until after it sank.The truth is, four different ships wired the Titanic to report icebergs and field ice in the area. But the Titanic never slowed down. In fact, when the Californian warned that it was trapped in ice, the Titanic''s wireless operator was so busy sending outgoing messages that he replied, Shut up! No joke.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you thought you knew about history.Don''t miss History SmTrade ReviewPraise for the History Smashers series:"Critical, respectful, engaging: exemplary history for children." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "The book’s format may be a good match for those with shorter attention spans, and permits it to be gratifyingly capacious in what it covers." --New York Times Book Review "Well-researched, entertaining, and packed with facts." --Booklist“Messner and Meconis provide a timely perspective on an important part of American history.” —School Library Journal"A history book for middle-graders that should be on everyone's (child and adult) to-read list." --Shelf Awareness"Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!" —Candace Fleming, award-wining author"Informative and fun, eye-opening and entertaining. I wish I could have read History Smashers when I was in elementary school. I would have devoured them and developed a big appetite for even more of this sort of truth-telling." --Chris Barton, award-winning author
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Random House USA Inc Trailblazers Amelia Earhart First Woman Over the
Book SynopsisMeet history's trailblazers! Get inspired by the true story of the first woman to fly across the Atlantic! A biography series for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.On June 19, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane. From building her own roller coaster as a child, to climbing to the roof of her boarding school, Amelia was a born daredevil. Find out how the girl who loved watching air shows blazed a trail in aviation!Trailblazers celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. What kind of trail will you blaze?Don't miss the other Trailblazers biographies, including Neil Armstrong, Harriet Tubman, and Jane Goodall.Trade Review"The 'Trailblazers' series is the next step up from the "Who Is?' titles, in terms of the length and the depth of information" --School Library Journal
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Random House USA Inc Dinosaur Book for Kids
Book SynopsisColor and learn fun facts about 25 of the greatest dinosaurs that ever lived!Meet 25 of the world's most amazing dinosaurs! This learn-through-coloring book provides kids with hours of coloring fun and teaches them exciting facts about these prehistoric beasts at the same time. Did you know that Triceratops had up to 800 teeth? Or that Dilophosaurus could run almost as fast as an Olympic runner? Here's what the dinosaurs looked like, how they protected themselves, how big they were, and so much more. Children will have fun coloring the dinosaurs, learning about them, and becoming dinosaur experts.Dinosaur Book for Kids features: Learning while having coloring fun! Kids will discover amazing facts for each dinosaur that they can share with family and friends. 50 age-appropriate illustrations, perfect for little hands. Name and pronunciation guide for every dinosaur, so kids can proudly (and accurately) show off what they know.
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Penguin Putnam Inc What Is Congress
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Workbook Grade 2 ScienceSocial Studies
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Random House USA Inc Im Still Here Adapted for Young Readers
Book SynopsisAn adaptation of the powerful New York Times bestselling account of growing up Black and female in America, completely rewritten with new stories for young readersAustin Channing Brown?s first encounter with race in America came at age seven, when she discovered that her parents had named her Austin to trick future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools and churches, Channing Brown writes, ?I had to learn what it means to love Blackness,? a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America?s racial divide as a writer, speaker, and expert helping organizations practice genuine inclusion.In this adaptation of her bestselling and critically acclaimed memoir, she explores how America?s racial dynamics show up in the classrooms, friend groups, and conversations kids inhabit every day. ?I love being a Black girl,? she writes. ?And sometimes being a Black girl in America is hard.? Covering topics like representation, self-love, allyship, and being Black in public, Brown helps kids nourish their identity and make sense of how they fit into the world.For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, I?m Still Here is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, inviting the reader to confront apathy, find their voice, and discover how Blackness?if we let it?can save us all.
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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 Caste Adapted for Young Adults
Book SynopsisIn this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection and New York Times bestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize?winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to young people who are engaged more than ever with the world around them, or to anyone who believes in a more just existence for all.Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power?which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbreaking effects, Wilkerson says, we can bridge the divides and make way for an inclusive future where we are all equal.
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Random House USA Inc Caste Adapted for Young Adults
Book SynopsisIn this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection and New York Times bestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to young people who are engaged more than ever with the world around them, or to anyone who believes in a more just existence for all.Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power—which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the re
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Random House USA Inc Caste Adapted for Young Adults
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Penguin Young Readers Treasures of the Earth
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Pearson Education Limited Ginn History Key Stage 2 Invaders And Settlers
Book SynopsisPart of the NEW Ginn History series, these colourful KS2 pupil books cover key moments in world history. The series includes Victorian Britain, Ancient Greece, Explorations and Encounters and Britain since 1930. Photography, cartoons and illustration bring the past to life while questions at the end of each chapter provoke further thinking and a Glossary reinforces key words and concepts.
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Turtleback Books Now Ben The Modern Inventions of Benjamin
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