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The United States Navy (Hardcover): Tracy Vonder Brink The United States Navy (Hardcover)
Tracy Vonder Brink
R738 R577 Discovery Miles 5 770 Save R161 (22%) Out of stock
Imperial Roman Army (Paperback, Revised): Yann Le Bohec Imperial Roman Army (Paperback, Revised)
Yann Le Bohec
R1,421 Discovery Miles 14 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


Now available in paperback, The Imperial Roman Army looks at the structure and development of the army between the Republic and the Late Empire, examining why the army has always been accorded such a prominent position in the history of the Roman Empire, and whether that view is justified.
The book is divided into three sections. The author first examines the major divisions of army organization, the legions, the auxiliary units, the fleet and how the men were recruited. Secondly he looks at what the army did, their training, tactics and strategy. Finally he considers the historical role of the army and how it fitted into Roman society.

Gunpowder on Their Skirts - Military Heroines for the Blue and Gray (Paperback): Stephanie Ford Gunpowder on Their Skirts - Military Heroines for the Blue and Gray (Paperback)
Stephanie Ford
R249 R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

These were no damsels in distress! Did you know that a woman named Kady Brownell was the color bearer for 5th Rhode Island infantry? She braved enemy fire at Bull Run to hold her banner high! Or that Dr. Mary Walker, a battlefield surgeon, was the first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor? These women, and many more, marched alongside the soldiers and were on the battlefields of the American Civil War. They were both respected and admired by their male comrades. Stephanie Ford regularly speaks at historical societies and participates in reenactments as a vivandiere. Through her thorough research comes a compelling collection of stories of remarkable women from both sides of the conflict.

Spies - The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia (Paperback): Marc Favreau Spies - The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia (Paperback)
Marc Favreau
R313 R296 Discovery Miles 2 960 Save R17 (5%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A thrilling, critically-acclaimed account of the Cold War spies and spycraft that changed the course of history, perfect for readers of Bomb and The Boys Who Challenged Hitler. The Cold War spanned five decades as America and the USSR engaged in a battle of ideologies with global ramifications. Over the course of the war, with the threat of mutually assured nuclear destruction looming, billions of dollars and tens of thousands of lives were devoted to the art and practice of spying, ensuring that the world would never be the same. Rife with intrigue and filled with fascinating historical figures whose actions shine light on both the past and present, this timely work of narrative nonfiction explores the turbulence of the Cold War through the lens of the men and women who waged it behind closed doors, and helps explain the role secret and clandestine operations have played in America's history and its national security.

I Miss You! - A Military Kid's Book About Deployment (Paperback): Beth Andrews I Miss You! - A Military Kid's Book About Deployment (Paperback)
Beth Andrews; Illustrated by Hawley Wright
R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Military families face stressful times that are unique to the military lifestyle. One of the most challenging situations, both for children and parents, is when a father, mother, or sibling is deployed for military service and must be away from the home. Children often experience sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, and loneliness, and they do not understand their own feelings or know how to express them. This book is designed to help children especially, but also their parents, during such difficult times. Based on many years of experience as a social worker, who has assisted military families experiencing stress, author Beth Andrews has created an excellent tool for allowing children and their loved ones to deal with the many emotions caused by deployment. The text and illustrations encourage children to discuss their feelings and to draw their own pictures to express themselves. The accompanying parents' guide is designed to validate parents' feelings and give them ways to help their children cope. Guided by this approach, a parent or caregiver can help their children understand why one of their parents or a sibling had to leave home, identify their reactions, cope with their feelings in a positive way, be assured that they are not alone, and try new activities to help themselves adjust. At a time when military families are asked to make many sacrifices in the service of their country, this reassuring book will be a welcome resource.

A U.S. Independence Time Capsule - Artifacts of the Nation's Beginnings (Paperback): Natalie Fowler A U.S. Independence Time Capsule - Artifacts of the Nation's Beginnings (Paperback)
Natalie Fowler
R214 R198 Discovery Miles 1 980 Save R16 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Spies (Paperback, Main): David Long Spies (Paperback, Main)
David Long; Illustrated by Terri Po
R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Blue Peter Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po. A single spy can save thousands of lives. Spies and secret agents have been hard at work for centuries, risking their lives, and sometimes changing the course of history. Discover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring, including Britain's first female spy, a teacher turned saboteur, the spy who sang for Hitler and the man who never was . . . An unputdownable collection of real life adventures, stunningly illustrated by Terri Po. 'Absorbingly detailed and compulsively readable, it's a must for spy addicts.' Guardian 'Will hook readers of all ages.' Just Imagine 'A beautiful book.' Armadillo Magazine 'I couldn't put it down.' Addie, aged 10, NG Kids 'A stunning collection.' Mini Travellers

Modern Spies (Paperback): Michael E Goodman Modern Spies (Paperback)
Michael E Goodman
R304 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R29 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

An account of espionage during the modern age, including famous spies such as Dayna Williamson Baer, covert missions, and technologies that influence the course of present-day conflicts.

My Friend the Enemy (Paperback, 2nd edition): Dan Smith My Friend the Enemy (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Dan Smith 1
R250 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A captivating World War II story with a high-stakes ending that explores the moral dilemma of helping the enemy. 'This is an intense, thought-provoking, and deeply satisfying read.' TEACH SECONDARY 'This book grabbed me from page one' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY Summer, 1941. For Peter, the war is a long way away, being fought by a faceless enemy, marching across places he's never seen. Until the night it comes to him. A German plane is shot down over the woods that his Dad looked after, before he went off to fight. Peter rushes to the crash site to find something exciting to keep. But what he finds instead is someone: a young and injured German airman. The enemy. Here. And in trouble. Suddenly, helping him seems like the right thing to do ... An exciting and thought-provoking World War II adventure for ages 9 and up Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Michelle Magorian and Phil Earle From the acclaimed author of Nisha's War and My Brother's Secret

???? ?? ???? - Hindi Edition of Lullaby of the Valley (Hindi, Hardcover): Tuula Pere घाटी की लोरी - Hindi Edition of Lullaby of the Valley (Hindi, Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Andrea Alemanno; Translated by Shubham Lakhlan
R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
World War I (Paperback, Unabridged edition): Sir Tony Robinson World War I (Paperback, Unabridged edition)
Sir Tony Robinson 1
R182 R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Save R22 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This paperback edition includes a link to download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson. In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders World War I Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the most important, funny, strange, amazing, entertaining, smelly and disgusting bits about World War I. It's history, but not as we know it! Find out everything you ever needed to know about World War I in this brilliant action-packed, fact-filled book, including: - How to build a trench - Why dogs were such good messengers - How plastic surgery was invented - Why you needed a gas mask What are you waiting for? Let's get going . . . For more World War history facts in this fun series, discover World War II.

The Port Chicago 50 - Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights (Paperback): Steve Sheinkin The Port Chicago 50 - Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights (Paperback)
Steve Sheinkin
R415 R393 Discovery Miles 3 930 Save R22 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Heroes - Incredible True Stories Of Courageous Animals (Paperback): David Long Heroes - Incredible True Stories Of Courageous Animals (Paperback)
David Long; Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman 1
R418 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R32 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

For as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories.

Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night. Gallipoli Murphy, the donkey who served as an ambulance. Simon, the cat who saved his crew. And many, many more.

These animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human.

Glorious full-colour double-page illustrations throughout.

Cher Ami - Based on the World War I Legend of the Fearless Pigeon (Hardcover): Giselle Potter, M elisande Potter Cher Ami - Based on the World War I Legend of the Fearless Pigeon (Hardcover)
Giselle Potter, M elisande Potter
R496 R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In October 1918, during World War I, nearly seven hundred American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines with no prospect of rescue. Allied troops did not have access to their location, and every attempt at communication provoked more casualties. Their only hope-to dispatch a trained messenger pigeon to reach help miles away. This unforgettable story celebrates courage and determination in its most vulnerable form. Cher Ami was shot down during her mission yet managed to save many lives, proving her fearless flight was a remarkable one.

Little Children's Superheroes Puzzles (Paperback): Kirsteen Robson Little Children's Superheroes Puzzles (Paperback)
Kirsteen Robson; Illustrated by Various
R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Code Girls (Paperback, Young Readers ed.): Liza Mundy Code Girls (Paperback, Young Readers ed.)
Liza Mundy 1
R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the tradition of Hidden Figures and The Girls of Atomic City, Code Girls is the amazing true story of the young American women who cracked German and Japanese military codes during World War II. More than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II, recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to the nation's capital to learn the top secret art of code breaking. Through their work, the code girls helped save countless lives and were vital in ending the war. But due to the top secret nature of their accomplishments, these women have never been able to talk about their story--until now. Through dazzling research and countless interviews with the surviving code girls, Liza Mundy brings their story to life with zeal, grace, and passion. Abridged and adapted for a middle grade audience, Code Girls brings this important story to young readers for the first time, showcasing this vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.

Signs of Survival (Hardcover): Renee Hartman, Joshua M. Greene Signs of Survival (Hardcover)
Renee Hartman, Joshua M. Greene
R486 Discovery Miles 4 860 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Meet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable - together. This is their true story. RENEE: I was ten years old then, and my sister was eight. The responsibility was on me to warn everyone when the soldiers were coming because my sister and both my parents were deaf. I was my family's ears. As Jews living in 1940s Czechoslovakia, Renee, Herta and their parents were in immediate danger when the Holocaust came to their door. As the only hearing person in her family, Renee had to alert her parents and sister whenever the sound of Nazi boots approached their home so they could hide. But soon their parents were tragically taken away, and the two sisters went on the run, desperate to find a safe place to hide. Eventually they, too, would be captured and taken to the concentration camp Bergen-Belsen. Communicating in sign language and relying on each other for strength in the midst of illness, death and starvation, Renee and Herta would have to fight to survive the darkest of times. This gripping memoir, told in a vivid 'oral history' format, is a testament to the power of sisterhood and love, and now more than ever a reminder of how important it is to honour the past, and keep telling our own stories. A memoir of the Holocaust Perfect for those who want to learn more about the experiences of people during this period of time in history Written with Joshua M. Greene, a renowned Holocaust scholar.

Terrible Trenches Field Book (Hardcover): Terry Deary Terrible Trenches Field Book (Hardcover)
Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown 1
R421 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R107 (25%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Puts the Terrible Trenches in a whole new light! With fact file fold-outs, trench letters and much, much more. This commemorative guide to life on the Front Line marks 100 years since the end of the war with full-colour illustrations and paper novelty elements. From foul food to coping with legions of lice - discover all the dire details of life in the blood and mud of the First World War trenches. Want to know . . . how your own wee could save your life? which animals wore gas masks? why Big Bertha terrified the Brits? How would YOU survive? Get the facts - from both sides of the barbed wire - in this immersive and fascinating guide to the First World War from Horrible Histories duo, author, Terry Deary and illustrator, Martin Brown.

A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth (Hardcover): Christina Soontornvat A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth (Hardcover)
Christina Soontornvat; Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk
R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Silver Hand (Paperback): Terry Deary The Silver Hand (Paperback)
Terry Deary 1
R249 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This brand new, thrilling adventure from bestselling 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary brings the closing days of the First World War to life. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne. It's 1918 and the Great War is entering its final phase. In northern France, young Aimee has just found out that her mother is part of a spy network working with the British. After reluctantly befriending Marius, a German boy who has been left behind by his countrymen, she must try to help him get back behind German lines while evading a traitor she has helped to discover. This page-turning adventure sheds new light on the First World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish.

Northern Lights:the award-winning, internationally bestselling, now full-colour illustrated edition (Hardcover): Philip Pullman Northern Lights:the award-winning, internationally bestselling, now full-colour illustrated edition (Hardcover)
Philip Pullman; Illustrated by Chris Wormell
R1,020 R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Save R537 (53%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

A stunning full-colour illustrated gift hardback to celebrate the 25th anniversary of NORTHERN LIGHTS, with breathtaking art throughout by Chris Wormell. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature. "Without this child, we shall all die." Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford. The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic, where witch-clans reign and ice-bears fight. Her extraordinary journey will have immeasurable consequences far beyond her own world... Now a major HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Chris Wormell has illustrated the covers for The Book of Dust: la Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth.

A Meeting in the Sky (Hardcover): Rina Singh A Meeting in the Sky (Hardcover)
Rina Singh; Illustrated by Jordi Vila Delclos
R380 R350 Discovery Miles 3 500 Save R30 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

On December 20, 1943, a German pilot escorted an American bomber to safety; this remarkable, secret meeting in the sky inspired a lifelong quest to reunite as the two former enemies became friends.

Conserving an Aircraft (Paperback): Ben Nussbaum Conserving an Aircraft (Paperback)
Ben Nussbaum
R311 R288 Discovery Miles 2 880 Save R23 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Horten Ho airplane was made in Nazi Germany during WWII. Germany needed a new weapon, and hoped this experimental aircraft would help them win the war. The Horten Ho would have been a fighter jet with incredible speed, but it did not fly as planned. Learn about the Smithsonian Institution's efforts to restore this fascinating historical artifact and the challenges they faced during the restoration process. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

An Unlikely Spy (Paperback): Terry Deary An Unlikely Spy (Paperback)
Terry Deary 1
R251 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Thrilling historical adventure from Terry Deary, the 'outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' (Books For Keeps)

This brand new, exciting adventure from bestselling Horrible Histories author Terry Deary brings the Second World War to life. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne.

World War II has begun. Brigit has been evacuated to Wales from her home near the aeroplane factories of Coventry. But when it's revealed that her father is German, Brigit runs away to join her mother in a very special training camp, where Churchill is building a secret army of spies and saboteurs known as the Special Operations Executive.

Brigit and her mother soon find themselves on the front line in Nazi-occupied France, where they search for double agents and meet with danger at every turn in their efforts to support the French resistance. But no-one will suspect Brigit is a spy, will they? After all, who would suspect a child?

Featuring characters from The Silver Hand, this page-turning adventure sheds new light on the Second World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish.

The First World War - 1914-1918 (Paperback): Christine Hatt The First World War - 1914-1918 (Paperback)
Christine Hatt
R369 R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Save R33 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The First World War 1914-18 explores the political situation that provided the breeding ground for war, and traces the course of the fighting that killed almost nine million soldiers. It goes on to look closely at the wartime experiences of many people, and briefly examines the changes that swept the world after the armistice was signed.

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