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Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of San Francisco was once home to many well-known criminals, including Al Capone.Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and...

In 1961, overnight a concrete border went up, dividing the city of Berlin into two parts - East and West. The story of the Berlin Wall holds up a mirror to post-WWII politics and the Cold War Era when the United States and the USSR were enemies, always...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level So you want to be a Roman? Here is everything you need to know - in 20 easy stages. From the battle ground to building roads - find out the REAL facts to Roman living...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948959773Author Jeanne BendickFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Purple House PressPublisher Purple House PressWeight(grams) 231g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788412724035Author Samuel JohnFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Samuel John BooksPublisher Samuel John BooksWeight(grams) 104gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Roll up, roll up! Get your special edition copy of the Anglo-Saxon Times today! Bursting with news and features, including headline news, religious news, farming news, food and drink, fashion highlights, arts and entertainment, property, handy hints and...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level So you want to be a Victorian? From dirty streets and factories, to watching Punch and Judy shows and riding the stagecoach - find out the real facts of Victorian...

Learn everything about key history topics in 60 seconds! This book is packed with essential info from prehistory to the present day, broken down into fun, fascinating bite-size facts.Key events and individuals are clearly explained using colourful...

Collins Primary History provides a rich coverage of the Primary National Curriculum for History. Packed with information, source materials, questions and activities, the beautifully designed pupil books support children to explore, interpret...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541911925Author Baby ProfessorFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Baby ProfessorPublisher Baby ProfessorWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...

This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the life of Doris and Anna Zinkeisen, charting the rise of the sisters from a childhood in Scotland, to their emergence as amongst the most eminent artists of their day in London, to a quieter yet still highly...

It is 1941. Hedy and her family are Jewish, and the Jew-hating Nazi Party is rising. Hedy's family is no longer safe in their home in Hungary. They decide to flee to America, but because of their circumstances, 16-year-old Hedy must make her way through...

The animals in the clearing were content until the Terrible Things came, capturing all creatures with feathers. Little Rabbit wondered what was wrong with feathers, but his fellow animals silenced him. "Just mind your own business, Little Rabbit. We...

Uncover History and find out about Viking times with this fun and humorous guide.Who were the Vikings? Read about where they came from, the lands they invaded and settled in and their daily lives. Find out about their trading, longships and intricate...

More Dance Improvisations builds on the success of its predecessor, Dance Improvisations, and offers 78 brand-new activities that have been tested and refined by author Justine Reeve, a veteran dance instructor and choreographer. This text offers a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780881064667Author Jerry PallottaFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426336966Author National Geographic KidsPage Count 26Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams) 280gDimensions(mm)...

Travel through America's incredible history and amazing wild places, visiting the National Monuments that celebrate the most iconic and majestic landscapes and locations in the USA. Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the history, architecture,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781998041008Author Ekiuwa AireFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Our AncestoriesPublisher Our AncestoriesWeight(grams) 378g

Why did the First World War start? Who was fighting who? Did soldiers still fight with swords? Had aeroplanes been invented yet? What was it like to be inside the first tank sent to war? How could a shaving brush help you escape being captured? Did...

The history of the African continent covers thousands of years, thousands of kilometres and millions of peoples speaking hundreds of languages. There are countless stories, dances, poems and songs. They tell the history of the great ancient...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394824574Author Judy DonnellyFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908944382Author Shoo RaynerFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Shoo RaynerPublisher Shoo RaynerWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 3mm

"It will . . . sweep readers away." -Kirkus Reviews "Henry's lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France . . . a good addition to units on aviation and inventors." -BooklistMore than a century before the Wright Brothers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638786146Author Kelly Milner HallsFormat HardbackPage Count 62Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 259gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorAmanda Mitchison is the author of Alexander Selkirk: The Real Robinson Crusoe (Short Books). She is a star interviewer for The Sunday Telegraph. She lives in...

'The resources are wonderful. I like the fact that it has a mix of fiction and non-fiction activities ... and how material can link to other areas of the curriculum, not just literacy.' Miss North, teacher 'Reading for enjoyment and writing for enjoyment...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398804265Author Sean SheehanFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637162972Author Captivating HistoryFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Captivating HistoryPublisher Captivating HistoryWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm)...

Travel back in time to Londinium and find out all about the Romans in Britain. Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features of each location and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an...

A guide for beginner readers to Ancient Greece and the lives of its citizens. Find out how far the Greek Empire spread, how it was governed, what people wore, ate and did for fun, learn about some of the most famous philosophers, mathematicians and...

Take an exclusive tour of the world's most exciting museums and discover their hidden treasures.This behind-the-scenes guide showcases a huge range of incredible artefacts from history and reveals the hard work, care, and effort that goes into...

From the book: 'No! No! cried the little boy, 'Please no! I want to stay with my Mother!' 'Be quiet!' shouted the man who roughly pulled his mother from him. She was taken to a raised platform and offered for sale, immediately. The heart-broken mother...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647391058Author Tonya LeslieFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 147mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593898345Author Michael JoostenFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Discover the fascinating world of Stone, Bronze and Iron Age Britain through 99 questions and answersWhen were the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages? How was Stonehenge built? And just who was Cheddar Man? Find out the answers to all these questions and many,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780906212455Author Bruno ErnstFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Tarquin PublicationsPublisher Tarquin Publications

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913338039Author Kate CunninghamFormat PaperbackPage Count 34Imprint Reading RiddlePublisher Reading RiddleWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839403712Author Anne RooneyFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

A light-hearted, but nonetheless informative insight into the fascinating beliefs and traditions of Ancient Egypt. Striking collage illustrations by Laura Winstone bring a freshness of tone to a subject matter that might be ancient, but never grows old. ...