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Keep little superheroes entertained with this handy activity book,
bursting with superhero-themed picture puzzles, dot-to-dots,
spot-the-differences, simple wordsearches and more. Speed through a
maze to the villain's lair, spot the difference between super-suits
and vehicles, complete a superpowers wordsearch and more. All the
activities are designed to help children develop vital skills in
reading, writing, counting and observation.
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Grenade
(Paperback)
Alan Gratz
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R231
R211
Discovery Miles 2 110
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It's 1945, and the world is in the grip of war. Hideki lives with
his family on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When the Second
World War crashes onto his shores, Hideki is drafted to fight for
the Japanese army. He is handed a grenade and a set of
instructions: Don't come back until you've killed an American
soldier. Ray, a young American Marine, has just landed on Okinawa.
This is Ray's first-ever battle, and he doesn't know what to expect
-- or if he'll make it out alive. All he knows that the enemy is
everywhere. Hideki and Ray each fight their way across the island,
surviving heart-pounding ambushes and dangerous traps. But then the
two of them collide in the middle of the battle... And choices they
make in that single instant will change everything. Alan Gratz, New
York Times bestselling author of Refugee, returns with this
high-octane story of how fear and war tear us apart, but how hope
and redemption tie us together. Reviews for Refugee: "An absolute
must read for people of all ages" - Hannah Greendale, Goodreads
"Like RJ Palacio's Wonder, this book should be mandatory
reading..." - Skip, Goodreads "I liked how the book linked history
with adventure, and combined to make a realistic storyline for all
three characters" - AJH, aged 11, Toppsta
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Bombs & the Blitz
(Paperback)
Anita Ganeri; Edited by Gem Cooper; Illustrated by Emma McCann
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R77
Discovery Miles 770
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Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of World War II's D-Day this
commemorative edition of Heroic Histories series is packed with
information and activities to explore the past in a fun way
Includes colourful and humorous illustrations that are age
appropriate and quirky.
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Allies
(Paperback)
Alan Gratz
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R234
R214
Discovery Miles 2 140
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From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling
author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes a thrilling new
multi-perspective novel, this time centered around D-Day. D-Day,
June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history. No
less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis
powers. And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lent their
part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the
French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together.
Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee,
explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantling
tyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time for the
75th anniversary of the operation.
Ground Zero is a number one New York Times bestseller The plot
starts at a heart-pounding pace and never relents... A contemporary
history lesson with the uplifting message that humanity's survival
depends on us working for, not against, one another. A must-have. -
School Library Journal In time for the twentieth anniversary of
9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a
pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge
and fear - and the stunning links between the past and present.
September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at
work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere,
an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of
terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can
he survive - and escape? September 11, 2020, Afghanistan: Reshmina
has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and
progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles
upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz -
and put herself and her family in mortal danger? Two kids. One
devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. Suitable for
classroom reading With two action-packed perspectives, Gratz
powerfully explores the ways in which the past shapes the present
Don't miss Refugee, Grenade and Allies by Alan Gratz. REVIEWS With
his signature accessibility and insight, Gratz tackles events on
both U.S. soil and abroad in Ground Zero..... Ground Zero will
appeal to middle-grade readers, who were born after the events of
9/11, and to those adults who lived through it and will never
forget. - Booklist Gratz moves back and forth between the two
narratives in short, nail-biting chapters that create a vivid
picture of each setting and make readers feel invested in each
character's relationships and choices, and in the high-stakes
global forces that affect the intimate details of their lives.
-Horn Book Gratz's deeply moving writing paints vivid images of the
loss and fear of those who lived through the trauma of 9/11. -
Kirkus This tautly paced novel explores the events of that tragedy
and the subsequent American response through two parallel story
lines. - Publishers Weekly
Take an in-depth look at the world of these ancient Roman warriors
in this handy pocket-sized book bursting with giant facts. Discover
how gladiators were recruited, the dramatic games held at the
Colosseum, and how some gladiators became the stars of Rome!
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