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Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General
'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4Kids Set
your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the
world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and
historian, explores the connections made by people, trade, disease,
war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this
extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a
remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads.
From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty
Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world
wars and politics today, The Silk Roads illustrated edition moves
through time and history sewing together the threads from different
peoples, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the
globe. With stories from each and every corner of society,
Frankopan's magnificent brand new text based on his literary
triumph The Silk Roads, sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer, is
a must-have world history. 'An extraordinarily vivid book on an
often-neglected corner of history' Inis Reading Guide 'Not just
children, but people of any age will find this book an absorbing
read' New York Journal of Books 'Peter Frankopan's text is pitched
at exactly the right level for children to read and for adults to
share with them. The illustrations of Neil Packer are completely
captivating ... this is a perfect marriage and a book to treasure'
Armadillo magazine 'Studded with stylish, evocative illustrations
from Neil Packer ... this is an ambitious account that nevertheless
tackles big themes in a friendly, accessible way' History Revealed
magazine
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Terry Fox, the legendary Canadian who ran the Marathon of Hope.
Terry loved every sport under the sun. He was training to become a
sports teacher when he received the cancer diagnosis that meant
that his leg would have to be amputated. Owing to his experiences
as a patient, Terry decided that he had to do something to raise
money and awareness for cancer research. He embarked upon an
incredible feat, the Marathon of Hope, in which he ran for 143
days, travelling the equivalent of a single marathon every day, and
raised millions of dollars for his fellow Canadians. This inspiring
book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at
the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos
and a detailed profile of the legendary Canadian hero. Little
People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational
games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers
and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved
incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children . Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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