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SAS - Special Air Service (Paperback): Amanda Ferguson SAS - Special Air Service (Paperback)
Amanda Ferguson
R962 Discovery Miles 9 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tournaments and Jousts - Training for War in Medieval Times (Paperback): Andrea Hopkins Tournaments and Jousts - Training for War in Medieval Times (Paperback)
Andrea Hopkins
R936 Discovery Miles 9 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

During the Middle Ages, tournaments and jousting were both an occasion for public festivities and a way of training knights. Describing various types of combat with the use of primary source material and magnificent illuminated manuscripts, this book provides a look into the jousts and tournaments that entertained the people and trained knights for war. Though considered mock combat, many knights lost their lives during these jousts and melees.

British Royal Marines - Amphibious Division of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy (Paperback): Bill Scheppler British Royal Marines - Amphibious Division of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy (Paperback)
Bill Scheppler
R962 Discovery Miles 9 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
War, Terrible War Middle/High School Student Study Guide, a History of Us - Student Study Guide Pairs with a History of Us:... War, Terrible War Middle/High School Student Study Guide, a History of Us - Student Study Guide Pairs with a History of Us: Book Six (Paperback, Student Guide ed.)
Joy Hakim
R425 Discovery Miles 4 250 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Developed to complement the Middle/High School teaching guides, these student study guides were created as reproducible support for extension and self-directed study of the books. Every chapter is covered by a lesson, which includes activities to reinforce the following areas: access, vocabulary, map skills, comprehension, critical thinking, working with primary sources and further writing. Each study guide contains reproducible maps and explanations of graphic organizers, as well as suggestions on how to do research and special projects.

The F-14 Tomcat (Paperback): Adrian Gardner The F-14 Tomcat (Paperback)
Adrian Gardner
R894 Discovery Miles 8 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Japanese Red Army (Paperback): Aileen Gallagher The Japanese Red Army (Paperback)
Aileen Gallagher
R961 Discovery Miles 9 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Britain's MI6 - Military Intelligence 6 (Paperback): Shaun McCormack Britain's MI6 - Military Intelligence 6 (Paperback)
Shaun McCormack
R966 Discovery Miles 9 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The B-1 Lancer (Paperback): Amy Casil The B-1 Lancer (Paperback)
Amy Casil
R894 Discovery Miles 8 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The B-52 Stratofortress (Paperback): Meg Greene The B-52 Stratofortress (Paperback)
Meg Greene
R894 Discovery Miles 8 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Weapons Satellites (Paperback): Philip Wolny Weapons Satellites (Paperback)
Philip Wolny
R962 Discovery Miles 9 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The C-130 Hercules (Paperback): Jan Goldberg The C-130 Hercules (Paperback)
Jan Goldberg
R894 Discovery Miles 8 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Battle of the Alamo: You are There (Paperback): Bryce Milligan Battle of the Alamo: You are There (Paperback)
Bryce Milligan
R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Project yourself back in time with this exciting interactive fiction book. Your name is Thomas Benton. The time is October 1835. You are fourteen year-old and about to take part in one of the most exciting episodes in American History With only a long dirk knife and $4 in coins, you run away from your father's farm. Navigating your dugout canoe through alligator-infested waters, you make your way through Indian Territory to New Orleans. Your final destination: Texas. Your mission: to fight in the Texas Revolution. You are the star of the story. It is up to you to decide to join Davy Crockett at the Alamo, or to fight at the Siege of Bexar or one of the other exciting battlers in the Texas Revolution. Ambushes, firing squads, harsh winters, fearsome battles, and snipers await you. But you are the master of your fate; and your wit, daring, and bravery can lead you to a heroic victory.

321 Go! Drag Race (Paperback): Stephen Rickard, Rickard Stephen 321 Go! Drag Race (Paperback)
Stephen Rickard, Rickard Stephen
R180 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'I am flying at 1,200 miles per hour. This is the best fighter aircraft in the world.' Take a test flight in the F-22 Raptor. Find out why they say 'First look, first shot, first kill.' Have you got what it takes? This is life at the edge. This new edition of Drag Race, now introduces more difficult words and fuller sentences to make it ideal for children reading at the Gold Book Band level. Drag Race is part of the 321 Go! series, a non-fiction series which cover heart-in-the-mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting experiences! Using real-life photographs and comic-format speech bubbles, the book is narrated by a real drag-racing driver. You couldn't get closer to the action! This is the perfect read for beginning and struggling readers who want something much more visual to develop their literacy skills.

321 Go! Powerboat Race (Paperback): Stephen Rickard, Rickard Stephen 321 Go! Powerboat Race (Paperback)
Stephen Rickard, Rickard Stephen
R180 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'Hi! My name is Nigel Hook. I race powerboats.' Join the crew for a P1 Evolution powerboat Grand Prix. It's an 80 mile race at more than 110 miles an hour. The boat is three times more powerful than a Ferrari. Have you got what it takes? This is life at the edge. This new edition of Powerboat Race, now introduces more difficult words and fuller sentences to make it ideal for children reading at the Purple Book Band level. Powerboat Race is part of the 321 Go! series, a non-fiction series which cover heart-in-the-mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting experiences! Using real-life photographs and comic-format speech bubbles, the book is narrated by a powerboat racing world champion. You couldn't get closer to the action! This is the perfect read for beginning and struggling readers who want something much more visual to develop their literacy skills.

321 Go! Sky Dive (Paperback): Stephen Rickard, Rickard Stephen 321 Go! Sky Dive (Paperback)
Stephen Rickard, Rickard Stephen
R180 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'I am a sky diver. I am in the Red Devils.' Jump out of an aircraft and fall 10,000 feet without a parachute. You'll be falling at 120 miles per hour. After that, you can try the 'chain of death'. Have you got what it takes? This is life at the edge. This new edition of Sky Dive, now introduces more difficult words and fuller sentences to make it ideal for children reading at the Purple Book Band level. Sky Dive is part of the 321 Go! series, a non-fiction series which cover heart-in-the-mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting experiences! Using real-life photographs and comic-format speech bubbles, the book is narrated by expert sky-diver. You couldn't get closer to the action! This is the perfect read for beginning and struggling readers who want something much more visual to develop their literacy skills.

321 Go! Formula One (Paperback): Stephen Rickard, Rickard Stephen 321 Go! Formula One (Paperback)
Stephen Rickard, Rickard Stephen
R180 R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'I am a Formula One driver. Today there is a Formula One Grand Prix.' The race is 308 kilometres. Sixty-two laps in a car that can drive upside-down on the ceiling. Have you got what it takes? This is life at the edge. This new edition of Formula One, now introduces more difficult words and fuller sentences to make it ideal for children reading at the Gold Book Band level. Formula One is part of the 321 Go! series, a non-fiction series which cover heart-in-the-mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting experiences! Using real-life photographs and comic-format speech bubbles, the book is narrated by expert Formula One Driver. You couldn't get closer to the action! This is the perfect read for beginning and struggling readers who want something much more visual to develop their literacy skills.

Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation (Hardcover): Kevin Cunningham Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation (Hardcover)
Kevin Cunningham
R778 Discovery Miles 7 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This title focuses on the creation and impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, including its historical context and how it altered the course of the war. Critical thinking questions and two "Voices from the Past" special features help readers understand and analyze the various views people held at the time.

Gettysburg (Paperback, Reissue): Mackinlay Kantor Gettysburg (Paperback, Reissue)
Mackinlay Kantor
R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When troops entered Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the South seemed to be winning the Civil War. But Gettysburg was a turning point. After three bloody days of fighting, the Union finally won the battle. Inspired by the valor of the many thousands of soldiers who died there, President Lincoln visited Gettysburg to give a brief but moving tribute. His Gettysburg Address is one of the most famous speeches in American history.

Inside the Military: Military Vehicles (Paperback): Emma Bassier Inside the Military: Military Vehicles (Paperback)
Emma Bassier
R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This title provides readers with a fascinating look at military vehicles. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

Soldier Bear (Paperback, Translation): Bibi Dumon Tak Soldier Bear (Paperback, Translation)
Bibi Dumon Tak
R302 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R29 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Winner of the 2012 Batchelder Award Based on a real series of events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with them from Iran to Italy, and then on to Scotland. Voytek's mischief gets him into trouble along with way, but he also provides some unexpected encouragement for the soldiers amidst the reality of war: Voytek learns to carry bombs for the company, saves the camp from a spy, and keeps them constantly entertained with his antics.Always powerful and surprising, Bibi Dumon Tak's story offers readers a glimpse at this fascinating piece of history.

Green Berets (Paperback): Jessica Coupe Green Berets (Paperback)
Jessica Coupe
R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book gives an exciting overview of the Green Berets, from when this special force 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.

Smoky, the Dog That Saved My Life - The Bill Wynne Story (Paperback): Nancy Roe-Pimm Smoky, the Dog That Saved My Life - The Bill Wynne Story (Paperback)
Nancy Roe-Pimm
R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

World War II soldier Bill Wynne met Smoky while serving in New Guinea, where the dog, who was smaller than Wynne's army boot, was found trying to scratch her way out of a foxhole. After he adopted her, she served as the squadron mascot and is credited as being the first therapy dog for the emotional support she provided the soldiers. When they weren't fighting, Bill taught Smoky hundreds of tricks to entertain the troops. Smoky became a war hero herself at an airstrip in Luzon, the Philippines, where she helped save forty airplanes and hundreds of soldiers from imminent attack. After the war, Bill worked as a Hollywood animal trainer and then returned to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. He and Smoky continued to perform their act, even getting their own TV show, How to Train Your Dog with Bill Wynne and Smoky. Nancy Roe Pimm presents Bill and Smoky's story to middle-grade readers in delightful prose coupled with rich archival illustrations. Children will love learning about World War II from an unusual perspective, witnessing the power of the bond between a soldier and his dog, and seeing how that bond continued through the exciting years following the war.

Battlefield Ghosts (True Hauntings #2) (Paperback): Dinah Williams Battlefield Ghosts (True Hauntings #2) (Paperback)
Dinah Williams
R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Chilling tales of vicious battle... and vengeful spirits. A bloody soldier who disappears into thin air. Flickering orbs floating over a military cemetery.History is filled with brave fighters cut down in the heat of battle. But what if they aren't resting in peace?True Hauntings: Battlefield Ghosts revisits deadly clashes from the past and the ghosts they left behind, from a headless horseman galloping through the night to restless spirits rising from sunken ships, searching for revenge.In this second volume of haunted history, find out how true stories can be some of the most terrifying of all.

We Will Remember Them - The Story of Remembrance Day (Hardcover): S. Williams We Will Remember Them - The Story of Remembrance Day (Hardcover)
S. Williams; Illustrated by Oliver Averill
R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Every year, crowds of people come together to remember the men and women who fought and died in wars. This beautifully illustrated non-fiction book explains to children why it's so important to remember those we have lost in wars. The sensitively written text tells of the world wars as well as other wars that are remembered at this time. We look at the history behind poppies, why we hold 1- or 2-minute silences and what happens in commemorative parades around the world. The book will include poems and quotes from veterans who bravely fought in these wars.

Civil War: John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid (Hardcover): Kelsey Jopp Civil War: John Brown and the Harpers Ferry Raid (Hardcover)
Kelsey Jopp
R778 Discovery Miles 7 780 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This title focuses on John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, guiding readers through its historical context, goals, and legacy. Critical thinking questions and two "Voices from the Past" special features help readers understand and analyze the various views people held at the time.

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