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Only in Texas encourages readers to explore the highlights of the
Lone Star State with this collectable title, filled with stunning
sights, amazing facts and beautiful illustrations.Feel that Texas
pride with the second in a new state-by-state series. Only in
Texas! showcases all that is great about the Lone Star State, from
its big cities to the stunning natural beauty of its great deserts
and the rich culture and history of the second-largest state in the
U.S.A! The book takes readers on a trip to all the highlights of
the great state... keeping it weird in Austin, reaching for the
stars in Houston, and feeling history come alive in San Antonio. A
timeline reveals this historic border state's rich and varied
history, and accessible and informative text brings this
whistlestop tour to life, transporting young readers on a wild
journey. Beautiful landscape illustrations capture the vast natural
riches of the Lone Star State, including Big Bend National Park,
Rio Grande and South Padre Island, while fact boxes and pull-out
spot artworks cover fun Texas facts. Locations also include:
Dallas, El Paso, Texas Hill Country, Guadeloupe Mountains, Piney
Woods and Galveston, and many, many more! Each book in this
state-by state subseries will cover the following areas: Historical
facts, events and figures figures, Cultural landmarks, Geology and
landscapes, Artistic and cultural traditions, Cuisine, traditional
foods and products. Get ready for a whirlwind tour around the great
state of Texas in this fun interactive title! The 50 States series
of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world
with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and
natural environments that make each location within them uniquely
wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring
the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: 50
Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in America
Activity Book, Only in California, We Are the United States, 50
Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States.
""When it comes to justice, there is no easy way to get it. You
can't sugarcoat it. You have to take a stand and say, 'This is not
right.'"--Claudette Colvin"
On March 2, 1955, an impassioned teenager, fed up with the daily
injustices of Jim Crow segregation, refused to give her seat to a
white woman on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Instead of
being celebrated as Rosa Parks would be just nine months later,
fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin found herself shunned by her
classmates and dismissed by community leaders. Undaunted, a year
later she dared to challenge segregation again as a key plaintiff
in Browder v. Gayle, the landmark case that struck down the
segregation laws of Montgomery and swept away the legal
underpinnings of the Jim Crow South. Based on extensive interviews
with Claudette Colvin and many others, Phillip Hoose presents the
first in-depth account of an important yet largely unknown civil
rights figure, skillfully weaving her dramatic story into the
fabric of the historic Montgomery bus boycott and court case that
would change the course of American history.
Board: Edexcel Examination: History Specification: GCSE 9-1 Type:
Study Guide No separate workbook required! Everything you need for
success in this essential all-in-one revision and exam practice
series covering the most popular GCSE 9-1 History studies. Each
revision and practice guide is written by history experts and uses
an active, stepped approach to revision to maximise learning. This
guide offers clear and focused content coverage, key features such
as timelines and structured exam practice and advice to help you
achieve higher marks. With loads of exam-style practice questions
(and answers) you can't go wrong! Books in this series cover the
following: AQA Paper 1 Section A - Period Studies (Germany,
1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship) AQA Paper 1 Section B -
Wider world depth studies (Conflict and tension between East and
West, 1945-1972) Edexcel Paper 2 - Period Studies (Superpower
relations and the Cold War, 1941-91) Edexcel Paper 3 - Modern depth
study (Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39) The accompanying app uses
cutting-edge technology to help you revise on-the-go to: Use the
free, personalised digital revision planner and get stuck into the
quick tests to check your understanding Download our free revision
cards which you can save to your phone to help you revise on the go
Implement 'active' revision techniques - giving you lots of tips
and tricks to help the knowledge sink in Active revision is easy
with the following features included throughout the study guides:
Do it! Short activities to consolidate your knowledge and
understanding of the text Check it! End of topic quick quizzes to
check you've understood the topic Define it! Definitions of
unfamiliar language in the text and important subject terminology
Nail it! Authoritative essential tips and guidance to help you
understand what's required in the AQA exam Snap it! Read it, snap
it on your phone, revise it...helps you retain key facts Stretch
it! Support for the really tough stuff that will get you higher
grades Work it! Exam questions broken down into manageable steps
Stone Circles are monuments made up of large stones arranged so
that they are standing in a circle. It is believed that there are
over 1,300 stone circles in the United Kingdom. They are a
fascinating reminder of our ancient ancestors. But who built these
stone circles and why are they there? How did ancient people build
these circles using such giant stone blocks? This book provides all
the information you need to know about stone circles in a clear and
simple way, and highlights the most famous stone circles in the
United Kingdom, such as Stonehenge, the Ring of Brodgar, Calanais
and Avebury.
Winner of the prestigious BolognaRagazzi New Horizons Award 2019 A
History of Pictures for Children takes readers on a journey through
art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we
make today on our computers and phone cameras. Based on the
bestselling book for adults, this children's edition of A History
of Pictures is told through conversations between the artist David
Hockney and the author Martin Gayford, who talk about art with
inspiring simplicity and clarity. Rose Blake's illustrations
illuminate the narratives of both authors to bring the history of
art alive for a young audience.
There is a saying: knowledge is power. The secret is this.
Knowledge, applied at the right time and place, is more than power.
It's magic. That's what the Black Panther Party did. They called up
this magic and launched a revolution. In the beginning, it was a
story like any other. It could have been yours and it could have
been mine. But once it got going, it became more than any one
person could have imagined. This is the story of Huey and Bobby.
Eldridge and Kathleen. Elaine and Fred and Ericka. The committed
party members. Their supporters and allies. The Free Breakfast
Program and the Ten Point Program. It's about Black nationalism,
Black radicalism, about Black people in America. From the authors
of the acclaimed book, Black Against Empire: The History and
Politics of the Black Panther Party, and introducing new talent
Jetta Grace Martin, comes the story of the Panthers for younger
readers-meticulously researched, thrillingly told, and filled with
incredible photographs throughout. Freedom! The Story of the Black
Panther Party.
Join even more of the world's most inspiring women in this amazing activity book based on Kate Pankhurst's Fantastically Great Women Who Made History, the eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one best-selling children's non-fiction title in 2017.
Full of fun activities and over 200 stickers, along with nuggets of information about these amazing women to accompany each activity, prepare to spend endless hours of fun with Harriet Tubman, Mary Shelley, Pocahontas; Josephine Baker, Valentina Tereshkova and many more!
Bite-size text and informative text accompany these brilliantly fun activities. With over 200 stickers, this is the perfect activity book to celebrate girl power!
A stunning new edition of this gory city guide with all the
gruesome bits left in! HORRIBLE HISTORIES: GRUESOME GUIDE TO YORK
takes readers on a gore-tastic tour of the streets of York,
exposing all of its most scurrilous secrets. With the frightful
full-colour map tourists can plot their path to the past - meet at
the Minster, amble through the blood-soaked Shambles and then climb
to Micklegate - where so many traitors headed off. Deadly diseases,
horrendous highwaymen and vicious Vikings, it's a trip no Horrible
Histories fan will want to miss!
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Ancient Egyptians relied on gods and goddesses every day to rule
the sky, bring the rain and more. Find out why the Egyptians
worshipped these powerful beings and the roles they played in
everyday life.
The inspirational true story of Walter Tull's life is vividly
presented as a scrapbook, drawing on photographs, documents and
records of his life. Born in Kent, in 1888, Walter Tull became not
just the first black British professional outfield football player
- for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town - but also the first
black officer in the British Army. His leadership and courage in
the trenches of the First World War won him a recommendation for a
Military Cross that was never awarded because of his skin colour.
Discover his life story, from his childhood in an orphanage,
through his footballing years, to his eventual tragic death, aged
29, on the Somme. The legacy of Walter Tull lives on.
Discover the Russian Revolution through fashion! What did the Tsar
and Tsarina wear at their engagement? Why did Lenin wear a red
ribbon? Cut out the sixteen colourful costumes, for both women and
men, then dress up the dolls to learn about the styles of this
turbulent age and lots about its intriguing history too.
Target success in WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9-1) History with this proven
formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is
combined with exam preparation tasks and practical tips to create a
revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and
test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes every student can: -
Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the
topic-by-topic planner - Consolidate subject knowledge by working
through clear and focused content coverage - Test understanding and
identify areas for improvement with regular revision tasks -
Improve exam technique through practice questions and tips from an
expert author, teacher and examiner - Get exam ready with answers
to the practice questions available online - Learn and use key
terms for each topic This title covers the following studies: - The
Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603 - Germany in Transition, 1919-1939 - The
Development of the USA, 1929-2000 - Changes in Crime and Punishment
in Britain, c.500 to the present day - Changes in Health and
Medicine in Britain, c.500 to the present day
Explore what life was life in ancient Egypt under the reign of
Tutankhamun! Students will be whisked away to the past with this
informational text that breathes life into history and examines the
hieroglyphics, religion, politics, style, and lives of ancient
Egyptians. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and
featuring TIME content, this book includes essential text features
like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The
detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section
prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple
readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further
reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex
content appropriate for students preparing for college and career
readiness.
Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient
Egypt. Each bustling scene is packed with information about life in
Ancient Egypt, including worshiping in a temple, building the
pyramids, and farming and trade along the River Nile. Includes
simple, informative text and picture labels. Over 50 flaps to lift
to reveal fascinating facts.
If you've been looking for a compilation of stupid, comical deaths
from throughout history, look no further. Disastrous Deaths is the
set of books for you. Find out just how these unfortunate people
met their sorry ends... Were they taken out by an awful accident?
Maybe they had a run-in with some atrocious animals. Were they
foiled by their own blundering bodies? Perhaps some frightful food
was the reason for their demise. No matter the cause of death,
you'll be left hoping that you don't go the same way...
Remember, remember the fifth of November... Discover how Guy Fawkes
and his gang planned to blow up the King and parliamnet, how they
were stopped and what happened afterwards.
Discover the amazing nurses and doctors who changed our world in My
First Heroes: Medicine! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out
about Li Shizhen, Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole and Gertrude Elion,
and be inspired by their incredible achievements. With scenes to
explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Jayri
Gomez, this is the perfect introduction for inquisitive
preschoolers to these amazing medical heroes. The My First Heroes
books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good
Play Guide. Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical
series with Scientists, Space and Inventors.
This fabulous Ancient Egyptian-themed activity book will keep
children entertained for hours on end. The pages are crammed with
all sorts of fun, including puzzles, anagrams, maths, codes, spot
the difference, colouring in and other engaging activities.
Absorbing and educational, the Ancient Egyptian Adventure Activity
Book features beautiful, bright illustrations that will draw
children in and keep them busy. And while they are enjoying the
mazes, matching and counting, the activities are helping them to
develop a wide range of skills, including observational,
conversational and motor skills. They'll also find out more about
the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt along the way.
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