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Travel back in time and discover everything you ever wanted to know
about castles. Find out how they were used for defence and how they
kept people safe from attack. From the first wooden castles of the
British Isles to the underground fortresses of the Cold War, you'll
get to grips with why and how they were built. As well as medieval
architecture, this book explores Roman warrior towns and impressive
Japanese structures. Wonderful photographs and a world map help
readers understand the geographical and historical context of these
amazing buildings.
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The Subtle Knife
(Paperback)
Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Chris Wormell
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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.
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+
New York Times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin presents a follow
up to his award-winning book Bomb: The Race to Build--and
Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon, taking readers on a
terrifying journey into the Cold War and our mutual assured
destruction. As World War II comes to a close, the United States
and the Soviet Union emerge as the two greatest world powers on
extreme opposites of the political spectrum. After the United
States showed its hand with the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, the
Soviets refuse to be left behind. With communism sweeping the
globe, the two nations begin a neck-and-neck competition to build
even more destructive bombs and conquer the Space Race. In their
battle for dominance, spy planes fly above, armed submarines swim
deep below, and undercover agents meet in the dead of night. The
Cold War game grows more precarious as weapons are pointed towards
each other, with fingers literally on the trigger. The decades-long
showdown culminates in the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world's close
call with the third--and final--world war. Praise for BOMB: A
Newbery Honor book A National Book Awards finalist for Young
People's Literature A Washington Post Best Kids Books of the Year
title "This is edge-of-the seat material that will resonate with
YAs who clamor for true spy stories, and it will undoubtedly
engross a cross-market audience of adults who dozed through the
World War II unit in high school." --BCCB, starred review "...reads
like an international spy thriller, and that's the beauty of it."
--School Library Journal, starred review "[A] complicated thriller
that intercuts action with the deftness of a Hollywood
blockbuster." --Booklist "A must-read..." --Publishers Weekly,
starred review "A superb tale of an era and an effort that forever
changed our world." --Kirkus, starred review Also by Steve
Sheinkin: The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure,
Heroism & Treachery The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and
the Fight for Civil Rights Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle
Indian School Football Team Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the
Secret History of the Vietnam War Which Way to the Wild West?:
Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward
Expansion King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your
Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution Two
Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You
About the Civil War Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across
America
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Spies
(Paperback, Main)
David Long; Illustrated by Terri Po
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Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret
agents from Blue Peter Award-winning David Long and rising star
Terri Po. A single spy can save thousands of lives. Spies and
secret agents have been hard at work for centuries, risking their
lives, and sometimes changing the course of history. Discover
twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring, including Britain's
first female spy, a teacher turned saboteur, the spy who sang for
Hitler and the man who never was . . . An unputdownable collection
of real life adventures, stunningly illustrated by Terri Po.
'Absorbingly detailed and compulsively readable, it's a must for
spy addicts.' Guardian 'Will hook readers of all ages.' Just
Imagine 'A beautiful book.' Armadillo Magazine 'I couldn't put it
down.' Addie, aged 10, NG Kids 'A stunning collection.' Mini
Travellers
A rip-roaring Roman mystery from Historical Association Young
Quills Award-winning author Ally Sherrick. PRAISE FOR BLACK POWDER
- WINNER OF THE HISTORIAL ASSOCIATION YOUNG QUILLS AWARD: ' ... a
wonderfully explosive adventure set in the turbulent year of the
gunpowder plot in Black Powder with impossibly divided loyalties.'
JULIA GOLDING, AUTHOR OF THE DIAMOND OF DRURY LANE 'With its
constant reversals and twists and turns, Tom's story is almost as
complex as the pliot and counter-plot of the Gunpowder Treason
itself ... The writing is lively and the pace never flags.'
HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY Vita longs to write plays and poetry - but
as a high-born girl in Roman Londinium, her fate is sealed:
marriage and children. Then her father is murdered, her mother and
brother disappear, and Vita flees from a shadowy enemy. Disguised
as a slave at the gladiator's arena, she forges an unlikely bond
with Brea, a native Briton gladiatrix - and her wolf. Together,
they resolve to discover and bring the killer to justice before
Vita's identity is revealed ... A rip-roaring adventure set in
Roman London from the rising queen of middle-grade historical
fiction, Ally Sherrick Vita, nicknamed 'Little Owl' by her father,
is an unlikely hero - but when her father is murdered she has to
uncover the truth, even if it means finding unlikely friends Themes
of deceit, storytelling and fighting justice
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D-Day Dog
(Paperback)
Tom Palmer; Illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole; Cover design or artwork by Tom Clohosy Cole
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Jack can't wait for the school trip to the D-Day landing beaches.
It's his chance to learn more about the war heroes he has always
admired - brave men like his dad, who is a reserve soldier. But
when his dad is called up to action and things at home spiral out
of control, everything Jack believes about war is thrown into
question. Finding comfort only in the presence of his loyal dog,
Finn, Jack is drawn to the heart-wrenching true story of one
particular D-Day paratrooper. On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil
parachuted into France with his dog, Glen - and Jack is determined
to discover their fate ...
Winner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards,
voted for by children. This paperback edition includes a link to
download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony
Robinson. In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War
II, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time,
pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing,
entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War II! It's
history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you need to
know in this brilliant, action-packed, fact-filled book, including:
- Just how useful mashed potato is - How the Battle of Britain was
won - What it takes to be a spy - How D-Day was kept a surprise For
more World War history facts in this fun series, discover World War
I.
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Northern Lights
(Paperback)
Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Chris Wormell
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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
A stunning, exciting story from acclaimed author Dan Smith - author
of the Carnegie Medal-nominated Nisha's War. Berlin, 1961. Anja and
Monika are best friends - they even share a cat called Otto. When a
huge barbed wire fence is built between their apartment blocks,
everything changes; their city and family are divided by the Berlin
Wall. In the West, Anja is sure it will be taken down, but Monika
is afraid. Her world is changing: neighbours keep disappearing,
others become spies and shadowy threats lurk around every corner.
Then, Anja discovers that Otto has found a way across. And if he
can reach Monika, so can she ... An emotional, atmospheric story
from Carnegie Medal-nominated author Dan Smith From the author of
Nisha's War, My Friend the Enemy and She Wolf A high-stakes
adventure, set during the Cold War, centred on two cousins
separated when the Berlin Wall is built Perfect for readers aged 9
and up who may be studying the Cold War at school PRAISE FOR DAN
SMITH: 'Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has
EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.' EMMA
CARROLL on She Wolf 'This book grabbed me from page one - highly
recommended' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy
_______________ 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
Build 11 of the biggest, fiercest, most powerful dragons from the land of Ravenhold in this exciting activity book. Fantasy lovers will have hours of fun adding stickers of claws, teeth and armour to dragons including Stalagar the ice dragon and Magaloki the three-headed dragon, and comparing each dragon's powers.
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!
Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages with
history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the
Measly Middle Ages are ready to uncover, including: why chickens
had their bottoms shaved a genuine jester's joke and what
ten-year-old treacle was used for * 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 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.
This paperback edition includes a link to download a free audio
version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson. In Sir Tony
Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War I Tony Robinson takes
you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most
important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and
disgusting bits about World War I. It's history, but not as we know
it! Find out everything you ever needed to know about World War I
in this brilliant action-packed, fact-filled book, including: - How
to build a trench - Why dogs were such good messengers - How
plastic surgery was invented - Why you needed a gas mask What are
you waiting for? Let's get going . . . For more World War history
facts in this fun series, discover World War II.
When thinking about Ninjas, people often picture deadly killers
wearing black clothing. However, while ninjas could be fierce and
skilled warriors, they weren't just assassins who crept around in
the dark. They more often worked as spies and secret agents who
gathered intelligence and information on enemy clans. Dynamic
illustrations and engaging tales of ninja warriors teach readers
what it was like to be a stealthy secret agent in Medieval Japan.
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Blitz
(Paperback)
Vince Cross
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R156
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My Story: Blitz is a thrilling wartime tale about two siblings
evacuated to Wales. It's 1940, and with London under fire Edie and
her little brother are evacuated to Wales. Miles from home and
missing her family, Edie is determined to be strong, but when life
in the countryside proves tougher than in the capital she is torn
between obeying her parents and protecting her brother. Experience
history first-hand with My Story in this all-new look!
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