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Master storyteller Philip Pullman returns to the world of Lyra and
Will, Mrs Coulter and Lee Scoresby, Pantalaimon and Iorek Byrnison,
in this must-have companion to the His Dark Materials trilogy. A
book of stunning, moving, exhilarating, breathtaking scenes set
during the events of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber
Spyglass and The Book of Dust: from Serafina Pekkala sitting
quietly on her cloud pine broom, listening to Dust, ahead of the
epic battle with the Angels, to a young Lyra speculating about her
mother's identity. In exquisite prose, Philip Pullman cuts new
windows into his worlds for the reader to step through and reveals
new truths about many of the iconic characters from Lyra's
universe. ... This His Dark Materials trilogy is a major,
critically acclaimed HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James
McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The perfect gift for every
fan, of any age. His Dark Materials is one of the most popular and
successful children's series of all time. First published in 1995,
and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, it won the UK's top awards
for children's literature "Remarkable writing: courageous and
dangerous as the best art should be" (The Times) "Rarely, if ever,
have readers been offered such a casket of wonders" (Independent)
Discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War with
history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the
Woeful Second World War are ready to uncover, including: why the
blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty what really
happened in Dad's Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas
mask. * fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included * with a
fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for
fans old and new * the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read * Horrible Histories has been entertaining
children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show,
magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories:
the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect
the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!
The events of 1939-1945 had such a dramatic impact on the world
that it is easy to forget that Allied victory was far from certain,
especially in the early part of the war when both the Nazis in
Europe and the Japanese in the Pacific were sweeping all before
them. History of World War II chronicles the war as it happened,
focusing on key battles and events that act as signposts in the
slow change of fortunes of either side. Divided into two sections,
one on each major theatre, the book describes such famous events as
the attack on Pearl Harbor, the battle of Stalingrad, the Normandy
landings, the fall of Berlin, and the struggle for Iwo Jima.
Linking each famous event is an in-depth chronology detailing other
events happening elsewhere, building into a snapshot of the war at
that point. In each section are spreads comparing and contrasting
the strengths of essential weapons in that battle: fighter aircraft
in the Battle of Britain, tanks at Kursk, landing aircraft at D-
Day and in the Pacific. Each of these spreads is packed with
colourful diagrams, graphs and charts to help you grasp the
relative strengths of, for example, different aircraft carriers at
the Battle of Midway, US versus Japanese small arms at Okinawa and
anti- tank guns in the Normandy campaign, among many other
engagements. The final part of the book provides a chronology of
the war. Highly illustrated with colour maps and both colour and
black-and-white photographs and colour artworks, History of World
War II is a both a handy reference volume on the progress of the
conflict and the weapons used to fight it.
Discover all the foul facts about the 'Great' War with history's
most horrible headlines: Frightful First World War edition. The
master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all the facts on
the First World War including what the 'Fat King' did with food
scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your
life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top
German secrets. It's all in Horrible Histories: Frightful First
World War. fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curling
stories- with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh
takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old
and new the perfect series for anyonelooking for a fun and
informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren
and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines,
games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie -
Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole
horrible lot. Read all about it!
Growing up during a war is hard enough with sudden shortages,
battle noises and split loyalties. But having your father and
brothers off fighting in the War make it even harder. At least it
seems harder to eleven year old Elise Mc Kale, a young girl growing
up in Williamsburg, Virginia. Her father and brothers are fighting
alongside the Patriots. But her best friend's family has sided with
the Loyalists. Where should Elise's loyalties be? When news reaches
Elise and her mother, that her father and two of her brothers have
been captured and her other brother is dead. Elise makes a final
decision to be a Patriot. How could she side with the people who
have hurt her family? But now she must make an even harder
decision. Should she wait at home where it's safe and hope for the
best? Or should she put a plan into action that will reunite her
family? Whatever she chooses she will need all the help she can
get, from her enemies
_______________ A STIRRING HISTORICAL MYSTERY SET IN THE AFTERMATH
OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE VALLEY OF LOST
SECRETS The First World War has ended, but it hasn't gone away.
When Natty has to move to a new village, she meets two young
soldiers who are still battling the effects of war. Huw can't
forget the terrible things he's seen, but Johnny doesn't even
remember who he is. As Natty tries to keep a secret and unravel a
mystery, she finds her own way to fight for what she believes in -
and learns that some things should never be forgotten ... This
mesmerising historical mystery includes an interactive clue so
readers can unravel the mystery alongside the characters.
_______________ 'A heartfelt, hopeful tale of the human spirit's
incredible ability to recover' - Emma Carroll
A thrilling World War II adventure set in occupied France,
featuring an Indian RAF pilot. Great for fans of Michael Morpurgo
and John Boyne, and those who want diverse historical fiction.
Thirteen-year-old Joelle Breton stumbles across Indian-born RAF
pilot Mohinder Singh when his plane crashes in occupied France and
it's up to her and her parents to hide him from the Nazis. After
all, her parents are brave members of the French Resistance and
will do everything they can to help get Mohinder back to Britain.
But when they are betrayed and tragedy strikes, Joelle and Mohinder
will have to act fast if they are ever to evade the enemy.
Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments of history,
perfect for introducing children to historical topics. Book Band:
Dark Red Ideal for ages 10+
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The Amber Spyglass
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Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Chris Wormell
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The third volume in Philip Pullman's groundbreaking HIS DARK
MATERIALS trilogy, now a thrilling, critically acclaimed BBC/HBO
television series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen
and Amir Wilson. "We're going to the land of the dead and we're
going to come back." Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together
by powers beyond their own worlds, have been violently separated.
But they must find each other, for ahead of them lies the greatest
war that has ever been - and a journey to a dark place from which
no one has ever returned... this edition has a stunning cover from
celebrated artist, Chris Wormell.
What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of
14-year-old soldier James Marchbank and find out. Inspired by the
real-life diary of a Scottish boy soldier, each easy-to-read
chapter mixes James's story with timelines, letters, diagrams and
illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the First World
War, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger
readers. Why was rat hunting a popular hobby in the trenches? How
did parachuting pigeons help win the war? Why would a really good
friend rub whale oil on your feet? What did it feel like to be a
teenager at war? Take a journey through time and discover all the
most important and incredible bits of the First World War. A Secret
Diary of the First World War is the first in a new brilliant
series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating
fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of
Scottish history alive for young readers.
The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to
the various branches of the US military. Lil' Navy Sailor
highlights what it's like to be part of this special force,
focusing on uniforms, radar tracking devices, and other special
items, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles. 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.
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.
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