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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > True stories

Fighting to Survive Plane Crashes - Terrifying True Stories (Hardcover): Sean McCollum Fighting to Survive Plane Crashes - Terrifying True Stories (Hardcover)
Sean McCollum
R424 R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Save R152 (36%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

When a pilot sends a "mayday" message, it means there is serious trouble. Discover the fascinating, true tales of people who lived to tell about their own terrifying aeroplane disasters, and what they did to survive.

Titanic - The Ship of Dreams (Paperback, Revised edition): Robert Plant Titanic - The Ship of Dreams (Paperback, Revised edition)
Robert Plant
R181 R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Save R35 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The ship that could never sink, the ship of dreams, became a ship of nightmares as it sank beneath the freezing Atlantic Ocean. Colliding with a massive iceberg, it was as much the arrogance of the ship's owners and operators that caused the tragedy of the Titanic on 14th April 1912. 1,517 people perished that night but there was at least one man who was focused on saving souls amidst the horror. As the icy waters brought the life of John Harper to a close he still had the energy to call one final person to come to Christ. This is a story of tragedy but it is also a story of faith and courage and eternal hope.

Tomi - Tomi Reichental's Holocaust Story (Paperback): Eithne Massey Tomi - Tomi Reichental's Holocaust Story (Paperback)
Eithne Massey
R273 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'At the age of six I began to fear for the future. ... By the age of nine I was on the run for my life. ... By the time I was ten I had seen all there was to see.' An accessible and honest account of the Holocaust that reminds us of the dangers of racism and intolerance, providing lessons that are relevant today. A true story of heroism during this painful horrific time in history. Tomi Reichental grew up in a small village, with friendly neighbours and a big, happy family. But things began to change, and Tomi was told he couldn't play with some of the local children any more. Then the police started to take away friends and family. Life changed completely when he was sent a thousand kilometres away, with all the other local Jews, to the terrifying Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. The Nazis killed millions of people, simply because of their race or religion. Tomi tells his story so that such a horrific thing won't happen again.

No To Fear: Anna Politkovskaya (Hardcover): Dominique Conil No To Fear: Anna Politkovskaya (Hardcover)
Dominique Conil; Translated by Alison L. Strayer
R300 R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Save R57 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Humphrey the Lost Whale - A True Story (Paperback, Second Edition): Wendy Tokuda, Richard Hall Humphrey the Lost Whale - A True Story (Paperback, Second Edition)
Wendy Tokuda, Richard Hall; Illustrated by Hanako Wakiyama
R244 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

"A light-hearted approach to the problem of beached whales, Humphrey's story allows librarians to give a happy 'yes' to that often-asked question, 'Is this a true story?'"--"School Library Journal"

"What happens to Humphrey makes a fascinating and delightful story for young and old alike."--KIdsGrowth.com

"Humpback whales are magnificent creatures that sing beautiful songs to each other underwater. In the whole world there are very few of them, so each one is quite special.

And they are intelligent. Every winter they travel south, every summer they head north, and they always know the way.

But even whales can make mistakes . . ."

In October 1985 a forty-five-foot long, forty-ton humpback whale wandered into San Francisco Bay and for twenty-six days struggled mightily to find his way back to the ocean. This true, illustrated story of Humphrey's adventure has been a children's favorite for more than twenty-five years. The 2014 edition has updated news on whales but retains the beloved art and text for big-ocean-mammal lovers everywhere. Adopted for Reading Rainbow.

Wendy Tokuda is a well-known Bay Area media personality with numerous broadcasting awards.

Richard Hall is an award-winning TV and film producer in Los Angeles, California.

Hanako Wakiyama lives in southern California and is a widely published author and illustrator of children's books.

Qualified for Heaven - The Story of Balazs Csiszer (Paperback, Revised Ed): Irene Howat Qualified for Heaven - The Story of Balazs Csiszer (Paperback, Revised Ed)
Irene Howat
R26 Discovery Miles 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Growing up in communist Romania in the 1980s to atheist parents, Balazs never even heard Christianity spoken about. However, this was not the end of his story. Qualified for Heaven tracks his journey to Christ from meeting some Christian girls in school to wrestling with his need for cleansing and forgiveness. Written for youths, but encouraging to all!

Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business (Hardcover): Rebel Girls Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business (Hardcover)
Rebel Girls; Edited by Jestine Ware; Illustrated by Salini Perera 1
R309 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business, Sarah Breedlove (AKA Madam C.J. Walker) reinvents and rebrands herself as a forceful entrepreneur whose products still dominate the black hair care industry today. Born on the same plantation where her parents were once enslaved-Sarah is the first child in her family born free. When Sarah is just a girl, she learns the value of hard work. She cooks, she cleans, she picks cotton, she does laundry, and she babysits. By fourteen, Sarah is a wife and by eighteen she is a mother. From the stress of backbreaking labor and having to grow up so quickly, Sarah's hair begins to fall out! Instead of falling into despair, Sarah learns how to take care of her hair and invents her own recipe to encourage her hair to grow. But Sarah has a problem. She can't get people to buy her products at first. So, she rebrands herself as "Madam C.J. Walker," a fancy high society lady with the authority and know-how to help black women with their hair. As Madam C.J. Walker, she builds a business empire, dominates the black hair care market with her natural products, and offers opportunities for other poor washerwomen in her community to have a path to financial freedom. With her immense wealth, she treats herself too. She buys herself cars, fancy dresses, and a mansion with 34 rooms! This is the story of a leader in the hair care industry, which is now a multibillion-dollar industry, but it's also a tale of the importance of empowering women to become economically independent. After Words includes text on Madam C.J. Walker's lasting legacy today as well as educational activities on entrepreneurship.

Nelson Mandela (Paperback): Emanuel Castro Nelson Mandela (Paperback)
Emanuel Castro; Illustrated by Ignacio Segesso; Translated by Trusted Trusted Translations
R267 Discovery Miles 2 670 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In 1990, after 27 years of political imprisonment, Nelson Mandela regained his freedom ready to forgive and invite his people to follow in his footsteps, to heal the deep wounds of a divided society. Marking the end of Apartheid in South Africa, he became a symbol of the quest for world peace, but his story began many years earlier. Discover, from the beginning, the life of the man who showed that love and hope can conquer hate and resentment.

Henry VIII - The Story of the Ruthless Tudor King (Paperback): Harriet Castor Henry VIII - The Story of the Ruthless Tudor King (Paperback)
Harriet Castor
R183 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R30 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Henry VIII was flamboyant, courageous and headstrong. His life spans a fascinating, important period in history, in which he plays a crucial part. This biography of Henry VIII looks further than the facts that everyone knows - what was Henry like as a boy? How did he become the man that he was? Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.

Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) - A Story of Race and Inheritance (Hardcover, Main): Barack Obama Dreams from My Father (Adapted for Young Adults) - A Story of Race and Inheritance (Hardcover, Main)
Barack Obama; Introduction by Barack Obama
R376 Discovery Miles 3 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A revealing portrait of a young Black man asking questions about self-discovery and belonging - long before he became one of the most important voices in America. The son of a white American mother and a Black Kenyan father, Obama was born in Hawaii, where he lived until he was six years old, when he moved with his mother and stepfather to Indonesia. At twelve, he returned to Hawaii to live with his grandparents. Obama brings readers along while facing the challenges of high school and college, living in New York, becoming a community organiser in Chicago, and travelling to Kenya. Through these experiences, he forms an enduring commitment to leadership and justice. Via the lens of his relationships with his family - the mother and grandparents who raised him, the father he knows more as a myth than as a man, and the extended family in Kenya he meets for the first time - Obama examines the complicated truth of his father's life and legacy and comes to embrace his own divided heritage. On his journey to adulthood from a humble background, he forges his own path by trial and error while staying connected to his roots. Barack Obama is determined to lead a life of purpose, service and authenticity. This powerful memoir will inspire readers to reflect on both where they come from and where they are capable of going.

Mao's Last Dancer (Paperback): Li Cunxin Mao's Last Dancer (Paperback)
Li Cunxin 2
R341 R279 Discovery Miles 2 790 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Raised in a desperately poor village during the height of China's Cultural Revolution, Li Cunxin's childhood revolved around the commune, his family and Chairman Mao's Little Red Book. Until, that is, Madame Mao's cultural delegates came in search of young peasants to study ballet at the academy in Beijing and he was thrust into a completely unfamiliar world. When a trip to Texas as part of a rare cultural exchange opened his eyes to life and love beyond China's borders, he defected to the United States in an extraordinary and dramatic tale of Cold War intrigue. Told in his own distinctive voice, this is Li's inspirational story of how he came to be Mao's last dancer, and one of the world's greatest ballet dancers.

Great People Who Reached for the Stars (Paperback): Louise Page Great People Who Reached for the Stars (Paperback)
Louise Page; Illustrated by Kat Williams
R335 R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Save R73 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This inspirational book covers stories of success and uncompromising acts of self-definition from amazing people throughout history. From disability activist and writer, Louise Page, Great People Who Reached for the Stars is an empowering read about people who have refused to take 'No!' for an answer. 26 profiles of iconic trailblazers who are physically and neurologically diverse. A collection of biographies based on the true stories of some of the most inspirational people throughout history. A celebration of people who dare to be different, this book features the biographies of Stephen Hawking, Winnie Harlow, Greta Thunberg and more.

Marvelous Cornelius - Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans (Hardcover): Phil Bildner Marvelous Cornelius - Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans (Hardcover)
Phil Bildner; Illustrated by John Parra
R499 R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Save R71 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In New Orleans, there lived a man who saw the streets as his calling, and he swept them clean. He danced up one avenue and down another and everyone danced along. The old ladies whistled and whirled. The old men hooted and hollered. The barbers, bead twirlers, and beignet bakers bounded behind that one-man parade. But then came the rising Mississippi-and a storm greater than anyone had seen before. In this heartwarming book about a real garbage man, Phil Bildner and John Parra tell the inspiring story of a humble man and the heroic difference he made in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

125 True Stories of Amazing Animals - Inspiring Tales of Animal Friendship & Four-Legged Heroes, Plus Crazy Animal Antics... 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals - Inspiring Tales of Animal Friendship & Four-Legged Heroes, Plus Crazy Animal Antics (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids
R296 R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Save R38 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title features 100 true tales of animal friendships, heroes and antics; from Nicholas, the cat who travels the streets of New York on his owner's head to best friends, Sterling the duck and Cleo the dog , who share everything from their kennel to their food! Meet a tiger that befriends a pig, a walrus that does sit-ups, a tree climbing dog, a kayaking otter, and many more amazing animals. Packed with 125 heartwarming, hillarious and inspiring animal anecdotes, these truth-is-stranger-than-fiction stories are paired with incredible photos and loads of animal facts. Discover tons of furry fun on every page.

Suffragette - The Battle for Equality (Hardcover): David Roberts Suffragette - The Battle for Equality (Hardcover)
David Roberts; Foreword by Lauren Laverne 1
R705 R584 Discovery Miles 5 840 Save R121 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

An exquisitely illustrated history of the women's suffrage movement, created by the New York Times bestselling David Roberts and introduced by BBC presenter Lauren Laverne.

The year 2018 marks a century since the first women won the vote in the United Kingdom, and Suffragette tells the story of their fight. This is a tale of astounding bravery, ingenuity and strength.

David's writing is accessible and his artwork full of rich detail, bringing to life the many vivid characters of the women's suffrage movement – from the militant activist and wheelchair user Rosa May Billinghurst to the world-famous Emmeline Pankhurst, Millicent Fawcett and Emily Wilding Davison.

Covering the whole range of female and male suffragist experiences – from aristocrats to the middle and working class as well as a look at the global struggle for universal suffrage, Suffragette: The Battle for Equality makes a fantastic introduction to a fascinating topic. David Roberts' exquisite artwork and clear, exceptionally well-researched text make this the perfect gift.

This 128 page book is fully colour illustrated on every page, and has been completed with advice from June Purvis, Emeritus Professor of Women's and Gender History at the University of Portsmouth.

Legends and Lore (Paperback): National Geographic Kids, Anna Claybourne Legends and Lore (Paperback)
National Geographic Kids, Anna Claybourne; Edited by Ariane Szu-Tu 1
R324 R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Save R67 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Solve puzzles from the past in this third book in the spine-tingling series, featuring creepy creatures, eerie encounters, and spooky scenarios.

A mysteries underwater cave in Mexico filled with ... human bones. The real evidence behind the long-lost children in the legend of the Pied Piper ... Why "here be dragons" was inscribed on centuries-old maps ...

The next book in this exciting series will cover even more of history's most fascinating head-scratching conundrums, including the puzzling facts behind famous fairy tales and folklore, cryptic creatures of myth and legend, long-lost labyrinths filled with treasures, and so much more. Kids can dig into these mysteries, uncover clues, and ponder leading scientific theories to help decipher what really happened. Chock-full of cool photos, fun facts, spooky fun, and the latest new evidence and leading theories, this book will inspire kids to research like a detective and think like an explorer.

Trombone Shorty (Hardcover): Troy Andrews Trombone Shorty (Hardcover)
Troy Andrews; Illustrated by Bryan Collier 1
R572 R475 Discovery Miles 4 750 Save R97 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hailing from the Treme neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music.

Hannah More - The Woman Who Wouldn't Stop Writing (Paperback, Revised ed.): Sarah Allen Hannah More - The Woman Who Wouldn't Stop Writing (Paperback, Revised ed.)
Sarah Allen
R180 R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Save R34 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Well educated and with a gift for writing, Hannah More was set to become one of the leading lights in the literary and artistic circles of the 1700s. Gradually, however, she realised that only Jesus Christ could bring her fulfilment. Hannah More is best known today for her penmanship but also for her defence of women's rights and her anti-slavery stance. Her life of would-be-fame was changed to a life of faith.

Out of This World - The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington (Hardcover): Michelle Markel Out of This World - The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington (Hardcover)
Michelle Markel; Illustrated by Amanda Hall
R403 R303 Discovery Miles 3 030 Save R100 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A gorgeously illustrated picture book biography about the fascinating life of surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, from Michelle Markel and Amanda Hall, the acclaimed team behind The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau. Ever since she was a little girl, Leonora Carrington loved to draw on walls, in books, on paper-and she loved the fantastic tales her grandmother told that took her to worlds that shimmered beyond this one, where legends became real. Leonora's parents wanted her to become a proper English lady, but there was only one thing she wanted, even if it was unsuitable: to be an artist. In London, she discovered a group of artists called surrealists, who were stunning the world with their mysterious creations. This was the kind of art she had to make. This was the kind of person she had to be. From life in Paris creating art alongside Max Ernst, to Mexico where she met Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, Leonora's life became intertwined with powerful events and people that shaped the twentieth century. Out of This World is the powerful, stunningly told story of Leonora Carrington, a girl who made art out of her imagination and created some of the most enigmatic and startling works of the last eighty years.

Greyfriars Bobby (Paperback): Linda Strachan Greyfriars Bobby (Paperback)
Linda Strachan; Illustrated by Sally J. Collins
R183 R166 Discovery Miles 1 660 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Going Solo (Paperback): Roald Dahl Going Solo (Paperback)
Roald Dahl; Illustrated by Quentin Blake 1
R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!As a young man, Roald Dahl's adventures took him from London to East Africa, until the Second World War began and he became a RAF pilot.You'll read stories of whizzing through the air in a Tiger Moth Plane, encounters with deadly green mambas and hungry lions, and the terrible crash that led him to storytelling.Going Solo is exciting, enthralling and just like its prequel Boy - it's all TRUE..Illustrated with photographs and original letters. And now you can listen to all of Roald Dahl's stories on audio, read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Also look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.

Groundbreaker Bios: Amelia Earhart (Paperback): Kate Conley Groundbreaker Bios: Amelia Earhart (Paperback)
Kate Conley
R239 Discovery Miles 2 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Amelia Earhart made history as a record-setting pilot in the 1920s and 1930s. People around the world mourned when her plane disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. This book explores Earhart's life and her groundbreaking achievements.

Mao's Last Dancer - Condensed Edition (Paperback): Li Cunxin Mao's Last Dancer - Condensed Edition (Paperback)
Li Cunxin
R251 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R45 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The true story of a poor Chinese peasant boy who, plucked unsuspectingly at the age of ten from millions of others across the land to be trained as a ballet dancer, turned the situation to his advantage to become one of the world's greatest ballet stars. Simply told, with charm, humour and compassion and at times, great drama. His childhood, despite the terrible hardships, is drawn with love and affection and contrasts starkly with the seven lonely years of gruelling training at the Peking Dance Academy. At the age of l8, Li performs at the Houston Ballet school in the US, which leads to his dramatic defection. This is a condensed edition, specially for younger readers, and has an Afterword especially for children.

Blazing a Trail - Irish Women Who Changed the World (Hardcover): Sarah Webb Blazing a Trail - Irish Women Who Changed the World (Hardcover)
Sarah Webb; Illustrated by Lauren O'Neill
R465 R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Save R84 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A book for everyone who dreams of changing the world. From fearless aviator, Lady Mary Heath, the first woman in the world to parachute from an aeroplane, to Margaret Bulkley, the 18th-century surgeon who lived as a man, meet 28 remarkable Irish women who have taken the world by storm. You may have already heard some of their names, like Countess Markievicz and Mary Robinson, but others, like Anne Sullivan, Lilian Bland or Anna Haslam, may be new to you. Packed with fun, fascinating facts and stunning, full-page illustrations, this book celebrates the trail blazers who have shaped the world we live in. Ready to walk in their footsteps? A world of bravery and discovery awaits you. Made by two remarkable women, author Sarah Webb and illustrator Lauren O'Neill.

Christopher Columbus - The Story of the Intrepid Italian Explorer (Paperback): Martin Howard Christopher Columbus - The Story of the Intrepid Italian Explorer (Paperback)
Martin Howard
R180 R150 Discovery Miles 1 500 Save R30 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Christopher Columbus' astonishing life is a story of inspiration, bravery, incredible achievement and terrible hardship. As the explorer who took three small boats across the Atlantic and found an undiscovered continent, he was a hero - but his greed for gold and power brought tragedy on the people living there, and eventually caused his own downfall. His amazing story captures the excitement and urgency of the Golden Age of Discovery. Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.

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