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Barbarians
(Paperback)
Valerie Bodden
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R276
R224
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X-Books are for kids who love facts-especially in bite-sized
portions and about fascinating, true subjects. As plentiful images
and graphical representations stimulate visual perception, readers
will be drawn into learning how to use informational texts. Each
title is framed by a signature Top 5 countdown feature that not
only serves as an example of sequential order but also narrates a
brief story within the main topic: in X-Books: Fighters, these
sidebars summarize the extraordinary true tales of famous warriors
throughout history. Count down the world's most extreme fighters,
and launch a lifetime of reading without limits!
This book gives an exciting overview of the US Air Force, from when
it first formed to its missions and members today, as well as their
tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read
text are paired with plenty of photos to make reading engaging and
accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts,
sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list
of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading
levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with
interest levels of grades 3-7.
What Are We Fighting For? explores the concept of war in a
brilliantly accessible way for younger readers. Fascinating and
moving in equal measure, there are poems about incredibly brave
dogs, cats and pigeons; the Christmas truce of WWI when soldiers
played football in No Man's Land; poems about rationing and what it
was like to be an evacuee, poems about modern warfare and the
reality of war today; plus lots of amazing true historical facts.
This cross-curricular poetry book is a brilliant way to get young
readers thinking about both the historical and philosophical
aspects of war.
This book gives an exciting overview of the US Marine Corps, from
when it first formed to its missions and members today, as well as
their tasks, equipment, and training. Short paragraphs of
easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of photos to make reading
engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of
contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary,
an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books
have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older
students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language
Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. All kinds of
people are coming to America. If you're European, you come in
search of freedom or riches. If you're African, you come in chains.
And what about the Indians, what is happening to them? Soon with
the influx of so many people, thirteen unique colonies are born,
each with its own story. Meet Pocahontas and John Smith in
Jamestown. Join William Penn and the Quakers in Pennsylvania. Sit
with the judges at the Salem witch trials. Hike over the mountains
with Daniel Boone. And let Ben Franklin give you some salty advice
in his Poor Richard's Almanac in this remarkable journey through
the dynamic creation of what one day becomes the United States.
About the Series: Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions
of young minds with the great drama of American history in her
award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common
Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an
exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together
exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by
reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting,
thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a
break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills
to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st
century, young people will never think of American history as
boring again.
As World War Two came to an end, another war began to sweep the
globe. But instead of being fought by armies and aircraft carriers,
the Cold War was waged by spies. The Cold War spanned five decades
and saw the rise of the CIA and the explosion of the nuclear arms
race as the US and USSR become embroiled in a battle of ideologies
that threatened the entire globe. Over the course of the war
billions of dollars and tens of thousands of lives were devoted to
espionage, the art and practice of spying, ensuring that the world
would never be the same. Rife with suspense and intrigue and filled
with facts that shine light on both the past and present, this
timely work of narrative nonfiction explores the turbulent decades
of the Cold War through the lens of the men and women who fought it
behind closed doors, and helps explain the role secret and
clandestine operations have played in America's history and its
national security.
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Armor
(Hardcover)
Elizabeth Noll
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R398
R360
Discovery Miles 3 600
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This book describes the weapons that were used and invented during
World War II, including tanks, planes, and the atomic bomb. In
addition to historic photos, this book includes a table of
contents, two infographics, critical thinking questions, two "A
Closer Look" special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a
glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers
title is at the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades
5-6 and interest levels of grades 5-9.
Why did the Second World War start? Who had the best weapons? Why
were there no bananas? What was Shanks's pony? Why was food
rationed? Could you still buy sweets? Why were spies important? Why
should you keep 'mum'? Why did it go on so long? How did it end?
Find out the answers to these and a lot of other exciting questions
in this brilliantly informative book which will tell you everything
you ever needed to know about World War II. The Imperial War Museum
was founded in 1917 to collect and display material relating to the
'Great War', which was still being fought. Today IWM is unique in
its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and
the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present. They
seek to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding
of the history of modern war and wartime experience.
I Was There... is a perfect introduction for younger readers into
stories from the past, allowing children to imagine that they were
really there. I Was There... Richard III: The Young Prince tells
the thrilling story of England's last Plantagenet king in his
youth. Amazing black-and-white illustrations throughout bring the
story to life! Brilliantly reimagined, readers aged 7+ will love
this vivid first-hand account of a child's experience of knights,
castle life and an exciting battle.
Why did the world find itself immersed in another global conflict
only two decades after World War I? World War II: From the Rise of
the Nazi Party to the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb introduces kids
ages 12 to 15 to the political, military, and cultural forces that
shook the globe from 1939 to 1945 and beyond. Germany suffered
terribly after World War I, due to the harsh repercussions imposed
on the country with the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. Hitler and the
Nazi party, with their extremist views on racial superiority and
their eagerness to erase certain ethnicities and cultures through
systemic murder, found a country ready to rise up and conquer
weaker nations. Totalitarianism wasn't limited to Germany, however.
The Axis countries of Italy and Japan also saw opportunities to
overcome surrounding nations. The early events of the 1940s
convinced the Allied countries of France, Britain, Russia, and the
United States to join forces against the aggressor nations. World
War II invites middle school students to examine the events leading
up to, during, and after WWII and the repercussions of these events
on populations around the world. Readers learn about Germany's
invasion of Poland and the resulting domino fall of events that
engaged several countries and eventually caused the deaths of 60
million people, including 40 million civilians. They also see how
the dark side of Hitler's ideology was always present, eventually
resulting in the Holocaust, the systematic murder of 11 million
people, including 6 million Jews and other populations. Through
primary sources, essential questions, and engaging text, readers
gain a comprehensive understanding of the politics, the economics,
the strategy, and the human experience of this global conflict.
They also work to find comparisons and parallels between the world
as it was before and during WWII and as it is now. Investigative
activities, including deconstructing patriotic songs of the era and
examining maps of Europe, Asia, and Africa during different time
periods serve as jumping-off points for further critical thinking
and explorative inquiry as kids delve into the legacy of World War
II. What did the world learn from World War II? Could World War II
ever happen again? World War II is one book in a set of four that
explore great events of the twentieth century. Inquire and
Investigate titles in this set include The Vietnam War; World War
II: From the Rise of the Nazi Party to the Dropping of the Atomic
Bomb; Globalization: Why We Care About Faraway Events; and The
Space Race: How the Cold War Put Humans on the Moon. Nomad Press
books in the Inquire & Investigate series integrate content
with participation, encouraging older readers to engage in
student-directed learning as opposed to teacher-guided instruction.
This student-centered approach provides readers with the tools they
need to become inquiry-based learners. Common Core State Standards,
the Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM Education all place
project-based learning as key building blocks in education.
Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning
and makes it active and alive. Consistent with our other series,
all of the activities in the books in the Inquire & Investigate
series are hands-on, challenging readers to develop and test their
own hypotheses, ask their own questions, and formulate their own
solutions. In the process, readers learn how to analyze, evaluate,
and present the data they collect. As informational texts our books
provide key ideas and details from which readers can work out their
own inferences. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids
in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious,
creative, and critical thinkers. Soon they'll be thinking like
scientists by questioning things around them and considering new
approaches
This book describes the key events that took place on the Western
Front during World War II, including the Axis advance, the
liberation of France, and the invasion of Germany. In addition to
historic photos, this book includes a table of contents, two
infographics, critical thinking questions, two "A Closer Look"
special features, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary,
additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at
the Voyager level, aligned to reading levels of grades 5-6 and
interest levels of grades 5-9.
The Story of the Second World War for Children shows the impact of
the war on the lives of the people who lived through it, from
children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and
civilians working in munitions' factories, and the soldiers
fighting on land, sea and air. This book also looks at how the war
led to major advances in technology, medicine and weaponry. Feature
boxes throughout highlight subjects of particular interest to
children, such as life inside a U-boat and tips for a jungle
fighter. Maps and cross-section artworks of the insides of famous
tanks, aircraft, U-boats, aircraft carriers add extra detail and
fascination for children.
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What Was the Alamo?
(Paperback)
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who Hq; Illustrated by David Groff
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R219
R183
Discovery Miles 1 830
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"Remember the Alamo " is still a rallying cry more than 175 years
after the siege in Texas, where a small band of men held off about
two thousand soldiers of the Mexican Army for twelve days. The
Alamo was a crucial turning point in the Texas Revolution, and led
to the creation of the Republic of Texas. With 80 black-and-white
illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo
insert, young readers will relive this famous moment in Texas
history.
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