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Grenade (Paperback): Alan Gratz Grenade (Paperback)
Alan Gratz 1
R217 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R33 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It's 1945, and the world is in the grip of war. Hideki lives with his family on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When the Second World War crashes onto his shores, Hideki is drafted to fight for the Japanese army. He is handed a grenade and a set of instructions: Don't come back until you've killed an American soldier. Ray, a young American Marine, has just landed on Okinawa. This is Ray's first-ever battle, and he doesn't know what to expect -- or if he'll make it out alive. All he knows that the enemy is everywhere. Hideki and Ray each fight their way across the island, surviving heart-pounding ambushes and dangerous traps. But then the two of them collide in the middle of the battle... And choices they make in that single instant will change everything. Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee, returns with this high-octane story of how fear and war tear us apart, but how hope and redemption tie us together. Reviews for Refugee: "An absolute must read for people of all ages" - Hannah Greendale, Goodreads "Like RJ Palacio's Wonder, this book should be mandatory reading..." - Skip, Goodreads "I liked how the book linked history with adventure, and combined to make a realistic storyline for all three characters" - AJH, aged 11, Toppsta

World War II History for Teens - Understanding the Major Battles, Military Strategy, and Arc of War (Paperback): Benjamin... World War II History for Teens - Understanding the Major Battles, Military Strategy, and Arc of War (Paperback)
Benjamin Mack-Jackson
R356 R299 Discovery Miles 2 990 Save R57 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Allies (Paperback): Alan Gratz Allies (Paperback)
Alan Gratz 1
R220 R187 Discovery Miles 1 870 Save R33 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes a thrilling new multi-perspective novel, this time centered around D-Day. D-Day, June 6, 1944: the most expansive military endeavor in history. No less than world cooperation would bring down Hitler and the Axis powers. And so people -- and kids -- across the globe lent their part. From the young US soldiers in the boats to spies in the French countryside, the coordination of thousands came together. Alan Gratz, author of the New York Times bestselling Refugee, explores the necessity of teamwork and heroism in dismantling tyranny in this epic, yet personal, look at D-Day in time for the 75th anniversary of the operation.

World War II History for Kids - 500 Facts (Hardcover): Kelly Milner Halls World War II History for Kids - 500 Facts (Hardcover)
Kelly Milner Halls
R707 R600 Discovery Miles 6 000 Save R107 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Imagination Chamber (Hardcover): Philip Pullman The Imagination Chamber (Hardcover)
Philip Pullman
R296 Discovery Miles 2 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Master storyteller Philip Pullman returns to the world of Lyra and Will, Mrs Coulter and Lee Scoresby, Pantalaimon and Iorek Byrnison, in this must-have companion to the His Dark Materials trilogy. A book of stunning, moving, exhilarating, breathtaking scenes set during the events of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass and The Book of Dust: from Serafina Pekkala sitting quietly on her cloud pine broom, listening to Dust, ahead of the epic battle with the Angels, to a young Lyra speculating about her mother's identity. In exquisite prose, Philip Pullman cuts new windows into his worlds for the reader to step through and reveals new truths about many of the iconic characters from Lyra's universe. ... This His Dark Materials trilogy is a major, critically acclaimed HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age. His Dark Materials is one of the most popular and successful children's series of all time. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, it won the UK's top awards for children's literature "Remarkable writing: courageous and dangerous as the best art should be" (The Times) "Rarely, if ever, have readers been offered such a casket of wonders" (Independent)

Heroes of World War II - A World War II Book for Kids: 50 Inspiring Stories of Bravery (Hardcover): Kelly Milner Halls Heroes of World War II - A World War II Book for Kids: 50 Inspiring Stories of Bravery (Hardcover)
Kelly Milner Halls
R676 R580 Discovery Miles 5 800 Save R96 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Major Events in American History - 50 Defining Moments from Pre-Colonial Times to the 21st Century (Paperback): Megan Forbes Major Events in American History - 50 Defining Moments from Pre-Colonial Times to the 21st Century (Paperback)
Megan Forbes
R498 R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Save R70 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Noor Inayat Khan (Paperback): Sufiya Ahmed Noor Inayat Khan (Paperback)
Sufiya Ahmed 1
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

My Story: Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan is the thrilling story of British-Indian World War Two heroine, Noor-un-Nissa Inayat Khan. It's 1940 and hundreds of families are being forced to flee Nazi-occupied France. Noor refuses to stand by while Nazi forces invade her home and terrorise her people, so she travels to England and signs up to join the war efforts, despite her mother's wishes. It isn't long before her talents are noticed and she is chosen by Winston Churchill to sneak back into France as an undercover agent. Noor returns home - but this time, as a secret agent... Can Noor keep her true identity hidden, report her findings back to London and help the Allies win the war? Perfect for any child wanting to learn more about history's untold stories Great background reading for Key Stage 2 & 3 My Story: exciting stories with reliable and accurate historical detail Experience history first-hand with My Story.

The History of Pearl Harbor - A World War II Book for New Readers (Paperback): Susan B. Katz The History of Pearl Harbor - A World War II Book for New Readers (Paperback)
Susan B. Katz
R210 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R36 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dragon Rising (Paperback): Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang Dragon Rising (Paperback)
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang
R167 Discovery Miles 1 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The fourth adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of nail-biting mysteries and cinematic battles. Dragon Destiny, the fifth and final instalment, is now available. 'A joy of a thing. It's for every child who has ever longed to bond with a dragon' - Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of THE ROOFTOPPERS Billy, Dylan, Charlotte and Ling-Fei are back in their hometowns, missing each other and their dragons. While out surfing one morning, Billy panics when a water dragon emerges out of the waves, and soon strange sightings are being spotted all over the world. Meeting back in Dragon Realm, the friends, their dragons and two new acquaintances join forces to investigate. But what unravels is a dastardly plan concocted by an evil baddie and a human and dragon battle that will go down in history. It's up to Billy and friends to save the world, but can they do it? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly addictive' - Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG 'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series 'Brimming with warmth and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' - Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting, with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' - Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE BONE SEASON series

War in the Ring - Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight Between America and Hitler (Paperback): John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro War in the Ring - Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight Between America and Hitler (Paperback)
John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro
R393 R340 Discovery Miles 3 400 Save R53 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Little Children's Superheroes Puzzles (Paperback): Kirsteen Robson Little Children's Superheroes Puzzles (Paperback)
Kirsteen Robson; Illustrated by Various
R205 R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Save R41 (20%) In Stock

Keep little superheroes entertained with this handy activity book, bursting with superhero-themed picture puzzles, dot-to-dots, spot-the-differences, simple wordsearches and more. Speed through a maze to the villain's lair, spot the difference between super-suits and vehicles, complete a superpowers wordsearch and more. All the activities are designed to help children develop vital skills in reading, writing, counting and observation.

The Boy Who Didn't Want to Die (Paperback): Peter Lantos The Boy Who Didn't Want to Die (Paperback)
Peter Lantos
R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A story of survival, of love between mother and son and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship. An important read. The Boy Who Didn't Want to Die describes an extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 1945. Peter and his parents set out from a small Hungarian town, travelling through Austria and then Germany together. Along the way, unforgettable images of adventure flash one after another: sleeping in a tent and then under the sky, discovering a disused brick factory, catching butterflies in the meadows - and as Peter realises that this adventure is really a nightmare - watching bombs falling from the blue sky outside Vienna, learning maths from his mother in Belsen. All this is drawn against a background of terror, starvation, infection and, inevitably, death, before Peter and his mother can return home. Professor Peter Lantos is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and in his previous life was an internationally renowned clinical neuroscientist. His memoir, Parallel Lines (Arcadia Books, 2006) was translated into Hungarian, German and Italian. Closed Horizon (Arcadia, 2012) was his first novel. Peter was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2020 for 'services to Holocaust education and awareness'. He is one of the last of the generation of survivors and this - his first book for children - will serve as a testimony to his experience. Peter lives in London.

The Queen's Wardrobe - A Celebration of the Life of Queen Elizabeth II (Paperback): Kate Hindley The Queen's Wardrobe - A Celebration of the Life of Queen Elizabeth II (Paperback)
Kate Hindley; Julia Golding; Foreword by Michele Clapton
R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said 'if I wore beige, no one would know who I was', told through her clothes and jewellery. The Queen's Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure, celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of the Queen's most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen's Wardrobe is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as a princess.

Amber Spyglass: the award-winning, internationally bestselling, now full-colour illustrated edition (Hardcover): Philip Pullman Amber Spyglass: the award-winning, internationally bestselling, now full-colour illustrated edition (Hardcover)
Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Chris Wormell
R780 Discovery Miles 7 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A stunning full-colour illustrated gift hardback of the third book in Philip Pullman's world-famous and beloved His Dark Materials trilogy. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age. "Every atom of me and every atom of you..." Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyond their own worlds, have been violently separated. But they must find each other, for ahead of them lies the greatest war that has ever been - and a journey to a dark place from which no-one has ever returned...... Now a major HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Chris Wormell, the creator of the covers for The Book of Dust: la Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth.The perfect companion to the illustrated gift hardback editions of Northern Lights and The Subtle Knife

Ground Zero (Paperback): Alan Gratz Ground Zero (Paperback)
Alan Gratz
R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ground Zero is a number one New York Times bestseller The plot starts at a heart-pounding pace and never relents... A contemporary history lesson with the uplifting message that humanity's survival depends on us working for, not against, one another. A must-have. - School Library Journal In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear - and the stunning links between the past and present. September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive - and escape? September 11, 2020, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz - and put herself and her family in mortal danger? Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same. Suitable for classroom reading With two action-packed perspectives, Gratz powerfully explores the ways in which the past shapes the present Don't miss Refugee, Grenade and Allies by Alan Gratz. REVIEWS With his signature accessibility and insight, Gratz tackles events on both U.S. soil and abroad in Ground Zero..... Ground Zero will appeal to middle-grade readers, who were born after the events of 9/11, and to those adults who lived through it and will never forget. - Booklist Gratz moves back and forth between the two narratives in short, nail-biting chapters that create a vivid picture of each setting and make readers feel invested in each character's relationships and choices, and in the high-stakes global forces that affect the intimate details of their lives. -Horn Book Gratz's deeply moving writing paints vivid images of the loss and fear of those who lived through the trauma of 9/11. - Kirkus This tautly paced novel explores the events of that tragedy and the subsequent American response through two parallel story lines. - Publishers Weekly

Major Events in American History - 50 Defining Moments from Pre-Colonial Times to the 21st Century (Hardcover): Megan Forbes Major Events in American History - 50 Defining Moments from Pre-Colonial Times to the 21st Century (Hardcover)
Megan Forbes
R680 R584 Discovery Miles 5 840 Save R96 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Heroes of World War 2 - A World War II Book for Kids: 50 Inspiring Stories of Bravery (Paperback): Kelly Milner Halls Heroes of World War 2 - A World War II Book for Kids: 50 Inspiring Stories of Bravery (Paperback)
Kelly Milner Halls
R449 R387 Discovery Miles 3 870 Save R62 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Historic Battles from World War II for Kids - 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific (Paperback): Carla Mooney Historic Battles from World War II for Kids - 15 Battles from Europe and the Pacific (Paperback)
Carla Mooney
R359 R303 Discovery Miles 3 030 Save R56 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dragon Destiny - The brand-new edge-of-your-seat adventure in the bestselling series (Paperback): Kevin Tsang, Katie Tsang Dragon Destiny - The brand-new edge-of-your-seat adventure in the bestselling series (Paperback)
Kevin Tsang, Katie Tsang
R167 Discovery Miles 1 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first DRAGON REALM series reaches its epic finale with the fifth adventure for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of epic conclusions. 'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' - Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series All eyes are on Billy and his friends after the Dragon Realm collapses and is exposed to the Human Realm. In their search for a new home for the dragon population, they learn of the Hidden Realm, a secret so well guarded that only one dragon knows how to locate it . . . Glorious Old. But convincing her to trust them comes with its own problems, not to mention the introduction of an evil new baddie and their band of human-hating dragons. With trouble round every corner, what destiny is in store for Billy and the group? Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN: 'Splendidly addictive' - Guardian 'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized heart' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS 'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an adventure story' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of SKY SONG 'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' - Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES 'Brimming with warmth and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages.' - Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next instalment' - Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series 'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read - adventurous and enchanting, with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back' - Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE BONE SEASON series

Frightful First World War (Paperback): Terry Deary Frightful First World War (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R158 Discovery Miles 1 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the 'Great' War with history's most horrible headlines: Frightful First World War edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. It's all in Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War. fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curling stories- with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyonelooking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

A Secret Diary of the First World War - Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History (Paperback): Gill Arbuthnott A Secret Diary of the First World War - Fact-tastic Stories from Scotland's History (Paperback)
Gill Arbuthnott; Illustrated by Darren Gate 1
R213 R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Save R40 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old soldier James Marchbank and find out. Inspired by the real-life diary of a Scottish boy soldier, each easy-to-read chapter mixes James's story with timelines, letters, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the First World War, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers. Why was rat hunting a popular hobby in the trenches? How did parachuting pigeons help win the war? Why would a really good friend rub whale oil on your feet? What did it feel like to be a teenager at war? Take a journey through time and discover all the most important and incredible bits of the First World War. A Secret Diary of the First World War is the first in a new brilliant series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.

Saga of the Sioux - An Adaptation from Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (Paperback): Dee Brown Saga of the Sioux - An Adaptation from Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (Paperback)
Dee Brown; Adapted by Dwight Jon Zimmerman
R402 R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Save R67 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This new adaptation of Dee Brown's multimillion-copy bestseller, "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee," is filled with photographs and maps to bring alive the tragic saga of Native Americans for middle-grade readers. Focusing on the Sioux nation as representative of the entire Native American story, this meticulously researched account allows the great chiefs and warriors to speak for themselves about what happened to the Sioux from 1860 to the Massacre of Wounded Knee in 1891. This dramatic story is essential reading for every student of U.S. history.

Woeful Second World War (Paperback): Terry Deary Woeful Second World War (Paperback)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
R159 Discovery Miles 1 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War are ready to uncover, including: why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty what really happened in Dad's Army and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. * fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included * with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new * the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read * Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

First Colouring Superheroes (Paperback): Kate Nolan First Colouring Superheroes (Paperback)
Kate Nolan; Illustrated by Jenny Brown
R130 R104 Discovery Miles 1 040 Save R26 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Little children will love exploring the amazing world of superheroes with this action-packed early years colouring book. With over 30 bold, simple yet exciting outline illustrations to colour, it's the ideal way to spark young adventurers' imaginations as they develop their pencil control skills.

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