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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies > General
This engagingly illustrated book tells in thrilling detail the
story of the Carpathia, the small vessel which saved hundreds of
people from drowing during the sinking of the Titanic. Written and
illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist Flora Delargy, whose
grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast
Shipyards where the Titanic was built, this exquisitely illustrated
story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship
Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters
of the North Atlantic. 'A visual feast [...] Exquisite artwork
[...] A triumphant debut'- The Observer, Best Picture Books 'A tour
de force - a gripping account [..] spare, well-judged text and
delicate but powerful illustrations'- The Guardian 'I don't often
cry while reading non-fiction, but this powerful story, beautifully
told, brought me to tears [...] one of my books of the year'- Irish
Examiner With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's
sinking, Rescuing Titanic and its story of the Carpathia offers a
fresh perspective on the incident from an author-illustrator
uniquely connected to the story. In the middle of the night, the
Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The
intrepid little ship heroically changed course and headed straight
into the frozen sea to help save as many people as it could. Follow
the Carpathia as it risks everything to navigate remote,
treacherous ice fields in the dark and come to the rescue of
passengers on the world-famous ocean liner. Along the journey, you
will learn all about Morse code, navigation tools, the different
roles of the crew, how the ships found each other, and
by-the-minute details of exactly what happened on this cold and
fateful night. The illustrations set the scene and take the reader
into the frozen eerie night in the North Atlantic. Beautiful
full-bleed illustration and vignettes give great detail about how
everyone on the ship made their own contribution and showed true
bravery. Rescuing Titanic shows that a glimmer of hope can be found
even in great tragedy and that heroes are not always big and
mighty, but can also be small and unassuming. This is the debut
book in the Hidden Histories series, which explores with beautiful
illustrations and vivid details the untold parts of stories we
thought we knew.
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Europa Excursion
(Hardcover)
Andrew Rader; Illustrated by Galen Frazer
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R547
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Embark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the bestselling,
prize-winning Adventures on Trains series - Danger at Dead Man's
Pass, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, as Harrison Beck
investigates an ancient family curse high in the German mountains.
Illustrated in black-and-white throughout by Elisa Paganelli. A
mysterious letter from an old friend asks Hal and Uncle Nat to help
investigate a spooky supernatural mystery. Legend has it the
Kratzensteins, a family of rich and powerful railway tycoons, are
cursed, but there is no such thing as a curse, is there . . .? Hal
and Nat take the night train to Berlin and go undercover. From a
creaking spooky old house at the foot of the Harz mountains, they
take the Kratzenstein family's funeral train to the peak of the
Brocken Mountain. Can Hal uncover the secrets of the Brocken
railway and the family curse before disaster strikes? Danger at
Dead Man's Pass can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as
part of the Adventures on Trains series. Join Hal and Uncle Nat on
more stops in this thrilling series with: The Highland Falcon
Thief, Kidnap on the California Comet, Murder on the Safari Star
and Sabotage on the Solar Express. Praise for the Series: 'Like
Murder on the Orient Express but better!' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce on
The Highland Falcon Thief 'A thrilling and hugely entertaining
adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief 'A
first class choo-choo-dunnit!' - David Solomons on Kidnap on the
California Comet 'A high-speed train journey worth catching . .
.The best yet' - The Times on Murder on the Safari Star 'This
series just gets better and better' - Maz Evans on Danger at Dead
Man's Pass
The British railway system is the oldest in the world. This
fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway
industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city
railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the
glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national
rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways. With a
biography of George Stephenson the Father of the Railways and his
son Robert, a timeline and Track Facts, this book is a must for
anyone with an interest in trains and train travel.
A very soft, very cuddly cloth book for babies all about London. My
First London Bus Cloth Book has bright, simple illustrations by
Marion Billet and features a red London bus with tactile crinkly
wheels on the cover. Beautifully presented in a gorgeous gift box,
this book is perfect for small babies. Little tourists can discover
more of London with The London Noisy Tube, The London Noisy Bus and
The London Noisy Book.
Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books
featuring sliding counters! Discover four different emergency
vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use
moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words,
clear diagrams and helpful text prompts to encourage discussion.
Then trace 4 types of transport around 4 different tracks with a
moving counter on every spread and the cover. The perfect book for
children who love diggers and dump trucks - and being in the
driving seat! Other titles in the series include: Farm, Building
Site, Cars, Trucks, Trains
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Stateless
(Paperback)
Elizabeth Wein
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Discovery Miles 2 540
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It is 1937 and tensions are high. A spectacular air race around
Europe seeks to promote unity among a group of young pilots, but
distrust and animosity are rife. The British and sole female
contestant, Stella North, is determined to prove not only her
skill, but also her identity as her Nansen passport declares her
'stateless'. However, barely a few hours in, Stella is witness to a
horrifying attack when a contestant's plane is forced out of the
air and crashes. Was this the work of another competitor desperate
to win? Was the attack random or premeditated and, most
importantly, will it happen again? With the competition heating up
and the death ruled an accident, Stella is left to form her own
investigation. Can she find allies among her fellow competitors or
will suspicion and deceit bring them all down? An exhilarating rush
of a novel, with all the twists and turns we've come to expect from
the award-winning Elizabeth Wein.
A fun-packed story about a very unusual bus - with lots of funny
details for little readers to spot, and a BIG fold-out ending!
Every day, the bus driver finishes his cup of tea, puts on his
jacket and sets off on his route. Every day, the man with the big
red tie gets on at the roundabout, the lady with the pram gets on
at the library and the noisy children get on at Clover Drive. But
what if one day the driver turned down a new and exciting road, and
picked up new and exciting people? So many people that the bus
simply wouldn't be big enough? Well, there would only be one
solution . . . Join the exciting bus journey as it travels anywhere
and everywhere, growing taller and taller with every adventure!
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