Military & Wars

How does a plane move through the air? What is turbulence? What do those lines on the runways mean? All these questions and many more are answered in this gorgeously illustrated history of planes and flight. The book opens with a basic introduction to...

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both...

Build 18 of the bravest, toughest, most powerful warriors from the land of Ravenhold in this exciting activity book. Fantasy lovers will have hours of fun adding stickers of weapons, shields and armor to warriors including Koba, the dragon slayer, and...

Would you rather be a pharaoh or a pharaoh's servant? Cleopatra or Queen Hatshepsut? Only you can decide! Adventure into the astonishing world of ancient Egypt with this new Would You Rather book! Packed...

Did you know that Black people from around the world helped Britain fight in the First World War?How heroic were the people who fought?Why did Black people have to keep fighting for equality even after the war?In this young readers' edition of Black...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426311000Author John PerritanoFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

"Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing,'Onward!' the sailors cry;Carry the lad who's born to be kingOver the sea to Skye."Sung throughout the world, the Skye Boat Song evocatively brings alive the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's famous journey...

**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner****Middle School Book of the Year - Northern Lights Book Awards****Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner**For the first time, middle readers can learn the complete story of the courageous girl whose life,...

Thirty-three incredible stories of animal heroics from the team that brought you Blue Peter Award-winning SURVIVORSFor as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have...

The inspirational true story of Walter Tull's life is vividly presented as a scrapbook, drawing on photographs, documents and records of his life. Born in Kent, in 1888, Walter Tull became not just the first black British professional outfield football...

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century.Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648763786Author Kelly Milner HallsFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 232mm *...

From pre-war Europe to women in wartime, discover fascinating facts about all aspects of World War I. With the 100th Anniversary of the end of the war in 2018, DKfindout! World War I helps kids discover what caused the conflict and what were the most...

Build 11 of the strangest, deadliest, most awesome aliens in the galaxy with the inspiring stickers in this book. The scenes to complete include a giant alien with trailing tentacles that crackle with lightning and a mysterious warrior from another...

Hiroshima is where the first atomic bomb was dropped. Now readers will learn the reasons why and what it's meant for the world ever since.By August 1945, World War II was over in Europe, but the fighting continued between American forces and the...

Young space fans can create their own amazing spaceships in this skyrocketing sticker book. 10 full pages of stickers, including laser guns, rocket boosters, viewing ports and more will keep children entertained for hours. Includes spaceships inspired by...

Winner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards, voted for by children.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 II,...

Winner of Best Books with Facts in the 2013 Blue Peter awards, voted for by children.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 II,...

Discover the weird and wacky history of the Romans!Who was the maddest Roman emperor? Why didn't the Romans use toilet paper? And just how dangerous was a Roman tortoise? A Question of History: Ancient Rome answers all these questions and much more.With...

Spend the day with a historical figure and discover how people lived in different eras.- Combines fictional narrative and quotes from the age to focus on a day in the life of a particular character.- People, settlements, clothes and homes are brought to...

This comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of drawing tanks including essential concepts such as light, tone and composition. With its clear step-by-step labelled drawings, this is an essential book for any budding artist who would like to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426322457Author Ronald J. DrezFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101936399Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

The story of D-Day - the Normandy beach landings which saw the start of the Allies' major offensive against German forces - specially written for readers of 9 and up. Published in association with the Imperial War Museums and full of photographs, maps...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823442713Author David A. AdlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 125gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

The Encyclopedia of Aircraft of WWII is an exhaustive survey of the aircraft flown by all the combatants in Europe and the Pacific, including such famous aircraft as the P-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, Yakovlev Yak-3, Messerschmitt Me 109 and Vought...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426322518Author Dorinda NicholsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

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...

Zlata Filipovic was given a diary shortly before her tenth birthday and began to write in it regularly. She was an ordinary, if unusuallyintelligent and articulate little girl, and her preoccupations include whether or not to join the Madonna fan club,...

Zlata Filipovic was given a diary shortly before her tenth birthday and began to write in it regularly. She was an ordinary, if unusuallyintelligent and articulate little girl, and her preoccupations include whether or not to join the Madonna fan club,...

Take a look at the wackier side of history!Who were the Shang people? Why did they LOVE mud and moths? And just what made the Shang such fearsome warriors? A Question of History: The Shang Civilisation answers all these questions and much more.With an...

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...

Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called...

Take an unforgettable journey through the history of Ukraine, from ancient times until the present day. This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a tour of Ukraine's history, told through the voices of...

Poison dart umbrellas and cyanide guns were all a part of the arsenal of tools used by spies of the Soviet KGB, American CIA, and British MI6, but you won't learn that in your history books! Learn the true stories of the Cold War and how spies used...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648763762Author Kelly Milner HallsFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 422gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history.Beatrice Shilling wasn't quite like other children. She could make anything. She...

A gripping first-hand account of life back home during World War Two. Britain has been fighting the Second World War for five years and, with his father away serving in the navy, Jimmy feels responsible for...

With an introduction from Michael Morpurgo. The boy untied the sack and, to everyone's amazement, out tumbled a little furry bear cub... Have you ever heard of mountain-climbing elephants? Could a brave dog make a parachute jump?Featuring over thirty...

As a boy, Mick Manning listened to his father' s hair-raising tales about life as an RAF airgunner during the Second World War. Now, years later, he has carefully recreated his father's stories, writing them down as if his dad was speaking...