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In Jules Verne's epic tale, Captain Nemo and the crew of the
undersea vessel, Nautilus, journey through an at times fictional,
yet at times very real, undersea world, from the lost city of
Atlantis to the Red Sea. This engaging story is presented as an
exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to
Verne's original text. Specially commissioned full-colour artwork
brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech
bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the
retelling. A running glossary at the foot of each page helps young
readers with any challenging vocabulary without disrupting their
reading experience. The highly visual nature of comic book
storytelling, small amounts of text and easy-to-follow sequential
ordering of the picture strips are a brilliant way for young
readers who're challenged or intimidated by reading to improve
their literacy skills.
You're a farmer's son living in England in the early 7th century.
Your people are descendants of invaders from Northern Europe: the
Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes, who arrived about 200 years
earlier, seized land from the native Britons and made themselves at
home here. You will experience first-hand the culture and history
of the Anglo-Saxon peoples, including how they survived, ate and
dressed, the stories they told, and how they responded to the
coming of Christianity.
You are a hard-working student in 18th-century China, aiming for a
glittering career as a court official. You will have to study hard,
and must always remember your place. Will the rewards of the job be
worth the effort? The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the
narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved
with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would
have been like working in the Forbidden City. Informative captions,
a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal
introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young
readers.
"A Shakespearean Theatre" is an invaluable guide to an important
period in English history. With the use of superb cutaway
illustrations, we take a look at the different people involved in
the theatre, providing a vivid and dramatic insight into life in
Elizabethan England. Discover the hazards of everyday life in the
16th century, such as fire and plague. Informative captions, maps,
a complete glossary and an index enhance the book's educational
value.
William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History uniquely explores the
life and works of the widely-regarded greatest writer of the
English language. Through dispelling common myths (Could his father
really not read or write? What really happened during 'the Lost
Years'? Why did he retire from writing while only in his early
40s?) and revealing fascinating trivia, this book attempts to
answer many of the often-disputed questions surrounding the life of
the nation's favourite playwright. We learn about Shakespeare's
family and childhood, and, with much reference to his most famous
works, why his writing has endured the test of time and remains
endlessly adaptable. Fact boxes, a full glossary and index make the
book both fun and informative to use. The text is enlivened with
black-and-white line drawings and full-colour endpapers.
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