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Northern Lights (Paperback): Philip Pullman Northern Lights (Paperback)
Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Chris Wormell 1
R268 R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Save R22 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The first volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO television series. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... This edition has a beautiful cover from celebrated artist, Chris Wormell. The first season of His Dark Materials: Northern Lights, premiered on BBC1 in November 2019 The second season, The Subtle Knife, is November 2020 The third season, The Amber Spyglass, is yet to have a release date announced

Let It Begin Here! - Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution (Paperback): Dennis Brindell Fradin Let It Begin Here! - Lexington & Concord: First Battles of the American Revolution (Paperback)
Dennis Brindell Fradin; Illustrated by Larry Day
R236 R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Save R27 (11%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

On April 18th at 9:30 p.m. Paul Revere learned that the British Army was marching toward Lexington and Concord to arrest rebel leaders. At 5:20 the next morning, a shot rang out and the American Revolution had begun. Told in a step-by-step account of the 24 hours leading up to the battles that sparked a revolution, this tale is sure to both inform and entertain.

"Strong writing, art, and design combine to make this a vivid introduction to the first battles in the American Revolution.""--Booklist," starred review

"A crisply written, vivid, you-are-there account of Paul Revere's actions on the night of April 18, 1775.""--BookLinks," starred review

"This makes a rousing introduction to the war's opening events.""--Kirkus Reviews"

War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover): Michael Morpurgo War Horse 40th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)
Michael Morpurgo
R375 R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Save R33 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

DISCOVER AND CHERISH THIS BEAUTIFUL HARDBACK 40th ANNIVERSARY ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE BELOVED MODERN CLASSIC, WAR HORSE. Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic and nation's favourite children's novel... In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells a powerful story of the truest friendships surviving in terrible times. One horse has the seen the best and the worst of humanity. The power of war and the beauty of peace. This is his story. With a stunning new cover from fine arts photographer, Nine Francois and chapter illustrations from award-winning war artist, George Butler. National treasure, Michael Moropurgo's, War Horse was adapted by Steven Spielberg as a major motion picture with Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, and Benedict Cumberbatch. The National Theatre production opened in 2007 and has enjoyed successful runs in the West End and on Broadway.

Major Events in American History - 50 Defining Moments from Pre-Colonial Times to the 21st Century (Paperback): Megan Forbes Major Events in American History - 50 Defining Moments from Pre-Colonial Times to the 21st Century (Paperback)
Megan Forbes
R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
World War II Q&A - 175+ Fascinating Facts for Kids (Paperback): R. Kent Rasmussen World War II Q&A - 175+ Fascinating Facts for Kids (Paperback)
R. Kent Rasmussen
R226 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R15 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The History of Pearl Harbor - A World War II Book for New Readers (Paperback): Susan B. Katz The History of Pearl Harbor - A World War II Book for New Readers (Paperback)
Susan B. Katz
R183 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R11 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
World War II History for Kids - 500 Facts (Hardcover): Kelly Milner Halls World War II History for Kids - 500 Facts (Hardcover)
Kelly Milner Halls
R618 R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Save R45 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Sarge Volume 1 (Hardcover): Gerry Finley-Day The Sarge Volume 1 (Hardcover)
Gerry Finley-Day; Artworks by Mike Western
R599 R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Save R60 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

THEY DEPENDED ON THE SARGE. AND THE WORLD DEPENDED ON THEM. British Sergeant Jim Masters, a veteran of WW1, has to protect and lead his inexperienced platoon during the Second World War. From Dunkirk to North Africa, the might of the German Army face the ultimate adversaries when Masters and his boys spring into action - Nothing can substitute experience!

Terrible Trenches Field Book (Hardcover): Terry Deary Terrible Trenches Field Book (Hardcover)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown 1
R396 R296 Discovery Miles 2 960 Save R100 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Puts the Terrible Trenches in a whole new light! With fact file fold-outs, trench letters and much, much more. This commemorative guide to life on the Front Line marks 100 years since the end of the war with full-colour illustrations and paper novelty elements. From foul food to coping with legions of lice - discover all the dire details of life in the blood and mud of the First World War trenches. Want to know . . . how your own wee could save your life? which animals wore gas masks? why Big Bertha terrified the Brits? How would YOU survive? Get the facts - from both sides of the barbed wire - in this immersive and fascinating guide to the First World War from Horrible Histories duo, author, Terry Deary and illustrator, Martin Brown.

A Meeting in the Sky (Hardcover): Rina Singh A Meeting in the Sky (Hardcover)
Rina Singh; Illustrated by Jordi Vila Delclos
R358 R329 Discovery Miles 3 290 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.

Army Camels - Texas Ships of the Desert (Paperback): Doris Fisher Army Camels - Texas Ships of the Desert (Paperback)
Doris Fisher; Illustrated by Julie Buckner
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Did you know that camels were imported to Texas to serve the U.S. Army in the 1850s? They carried supplies and mail to isolated forts and settlers. Young readers will be fascinated to learn of this little-known part of American history.

The Second World War: 1939-45 (Paperback): Christine Hatt The Second World War: 1939-45 (Paperback)
Christine Hatt
R347 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R31 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Second World War 1939-45 examines the causes of the war and details the course of the conflict in Western Europe, the USSR, Africa and the Pacific. It also describes the experiences of civilians, resistance fighters, prisoners of war and Holocaust victims.

The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki - and the Thousand Paper Cranes (Paperback): Sasaki, Di Cicco The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki - and the Thousand Paper Cranes (Paperback)
Sasaki, Di Cicco
R261 R247 Discovery Miles 2 470 Save R14 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner** **Middle School Book of the Year-- Northern Lights Book Awards** **Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner** For the first time, middle readers can learn the complete story of the courageous girl whose life, which ended through the effects of war, inspired a worldwide call for peace. In this book, author Sue DiCicco and Sadako's older brother Masahiro tell her complete story in English for the first time--how Sadako's courage throughout her illness inspired family and friends, and how she became a symbol of all people, especially children, who suffer from the impact of war. Her life and her death carry a message: we must have a wholehearted desire for peace and be willing to work together to achieve it. Sadako Sasaki was two years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on her city of Hiroshima at the end of World War II. Ten years later, just as life was starting to feel almost normal again, this athletic and enthusiastic girl was fighting a war of a different kind. One of many children affected by the bomb, she had contracted leukemia. Patient and determined, Sadako set herself the task of folding 1000 paper cranes in the hope that her wish to be made well again would be granted. Illustrations and personal family photos give a glimpse into Sadako's life and the horrors of war. Proceeds from this book are shared equally between The Sadako Legacy NPO and The Peace Crane Project.

The Bite of Mango (Paperback): Mariatu Kamara The Bite of Mango (Paperback)
Mariatu Kamara; As told to Susan McClelland
R310 R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Save R17 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"The astounding story of one girl's journey from war victim to UNICEF Special Representative."

As a child in a small rural village in Sierra Leone, Mariatu Kamara lived peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Rumors of rebel attacks were no more than a distant worry.

But when 12-year-old Mariatu set out for a neighboring village, she never arrived. Heavily armed rebel soldiers, many no older than children themselves, attacked and tortured Mariatu. During this brutal act of senseless violence they cut off both her hands.

Stumbling through the countryside, Mariatu miraculously survived. The sweet taste of a mango, her first food after the attack, reaffirmed her desire to live, but the challenge of clutching the fruit in her bloodied arms reinforced the grim new reality that stood before her. With no parents or living adult to support her and living in a refugee camp, she turned to begging in the streets of Freetown.

In this gripping and heartbreaking true story, Mariatu shares with readers the details of the brutal attack, its aftermath and her eventual arrival in Toronto. There she began to pull together the pieces of her broken life with courage, astonishing resilience and hope.

Conserving an Aircraft (Paperback): Ben Nussbaum Conserving an Aircraft (Paperback)
Ben Nussbaum
R287 R265 Discovery Miles 2 650 Save R22 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Horten Ho airplane was made in Nazi Germany during WWII. Germany needed a new weapon, and hoped this experimental aircraft would help them win the war. The Horten Ho would have been a fighter jet with incredible speed, but it did not fly as planned. Learn about the Smithsonian Institution's efforts to restore this fascinating historical artifact and the challenges they faced during the restoration process. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

World War II History for Teens - Understanding the Major Battles, Military Strategy, and Arc of War (Paperback): Benjamin... World War II History for Teens - Understanding the Major Battles, Military Strategy, and Arc of War (Paperback)
Benjamin Mack-Jackson
R311 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R16 (5%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Subtle Knife (Paperback): Philip Pullman The Subtle Knife (Paperback)
Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Chris Wormell 1
R262 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R22 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The second volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO series. "What is he? A friend, or an enemy?" "He is a murderer." Will has just killed a man. He's on the run. His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they must find the most powerful weapon in all the worlds... this edition has a stunning cover by celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.

The Military and Teens - The Ultimate Teen Guide (Hardcover): Kathlyn Gay The Military and Teens - The Ultimate Teen Guide (Hardcover)
Kathlyn Gay
R1,696 Discovery Miles 16 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Military and Teens covers the major issues young adults should consider before making a decision to join the armed forces. Although each branch of the military provides print and electronic materials on what it has to offer enlistees, very few YA books take a pro-and-con look at military service. Moreover, commercial military books mostly cover specific wars or give tips on surviving induction and training. From deciding to serve, to what it's like to face death, to being forced to kill, to discrimination in the military, and to life afterwards, this work presents the benefits and downsides of military service. Kathlyn Gay covers the many available choices of careers in the military and points out where to go for more information. Both primary and secondary sources have been used to provide information on young participants in the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, World Wars I & II, as well as the Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf wars. In the final pages of the book, the comprehensive list of available sources of information includes books, magazine articles, and websites for further research. Enhanced by young people sharing their personal experiences as enlistees and as members of military families, The Military and Teens is a useful resource for both teens and those who work with teens to advise them on career choices.

Why Do We Fight? - Conflict, War, and Peace (Paperback): Niki Walker Why Do We Fight? - Conflict, War, and Peace (Paperback)
Niki Walker
R363 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R24 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood - (A World War I Tale) (Hardcover): Nathan Hale Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood - (A World War I Tale) (Hardcover)
Nathan Hale
R296 R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Save R42 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

World War I set the tone for the 20th century and introduced a new type of warfare: global, mechanical, and brutal. Nathan Hale has gathered some of the most fascinating true-life tales from the war and given them his inimitable Hazardous Tales twist. Easy to understand, funny, informative, and lively, this series is the best way to be introduced to some of the most well-known battles (and little-known secrets) of the infamous war.
Praise for "Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales"
"Students bored to death by textbook descriptions of WWI battle maneuvers should be engaged by this entertaining, educational glimpse at world history."
--"Booklist
""A 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"

Woeful War (Paperback): Hermione Redshaw Woeful War (Paperback)
Hermione Redshaw; Designed by Drue Rintoul
R177 R162 Discovery Miles 1 620 Save R15 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The First World War - 1914-1918 (Paperback): Christine Hatt The First World War - 1914-1918 (Paperback)
Christine Hatt
R347 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R31 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The First World War 1914-18 explores the political situation that provided the breeding ground for war, and traces the course of the fighting that killed almost nine million soldiers. It goes on to look closely at the wartime experiences of many people, and briefly examines the changes that swept the world after the armistice was signed.

Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? (Paperback): James Buckley, Who Hq Who Were the Navajo Code Talkers? (Paperback)
James Buckley, Who Hq; Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
R163 R144 Discovery Miles 1 440 Save R19 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Learn how this heroic group of American Indian men created a secret, unbreakable code and helped the US win major battles during World War II in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. By the time the United States joined the Second World War in 1941, the fight against Nazi and Axis powers had already been under way for two years. In order to win the war and protect its soldiers, the US Marines recruited twenty-nine Navajo men to create a secret code that could be used to send military messages quickly and safely across battlefields. In this new book within the #1 New York Times bestelling series, author James Buckley Jr. explains how these brave and intelligent men developed their amazing code, recounts some of their riskiest missions, and discusses how the country treated them before, during, and after the war.

Lil' Army Soldier (Hardcover): Lisa Engler Lil' Army Soldier (Hardcover)
Lisa Engler; Illustrated by Lisa Engler
R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil' Army Soldier highlights what it's like to be in the US Army, focusing on uniforms, helmets, and vests, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles, such as the Humvee, helicopter, and tank. Perfect for military families, those with veterans in their family, or for anyone looking to expose their youngest readers to parts of American society, this book and the series is sure to inspire and celebrate our brave service men and women.

Cheng Ho (Paperback): Julia Marshall Cheng Ho (Paperback)
Julia Marshall; Illustrated by Laura De La Mare
R139 Discovery Miles 1 390 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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