Tales of pirates, whether in fact or fiction, have long excited young imaginations. The pirate stories here all have a Scottish connection. The title is part of the Scotties series of activity books for young readers and includes an 8pp black and white section of activities which are photocopiable for home or classroom use.
The Travels and Tales of Professor Tilbury (Travels and Tales of Professor Tilbury, #3)
by John Crawford
La Grèce antique (Une Mythologie Passionnante, #2)
by Edith Homer
The sinking of the Titanic is the world’s most famous sea tragedy, with over 1,500 lives lost on that cold April night in 1912. The ship has since held a special mystery and fascination for young and old. This new account for children looks at why the ship was built and the dreams of those who built her. The story follows Titanic on her voyage from Europe towards the USA, and describes the collision with the iceberg and her dramatic sinking. It focuses on the people involved – the passengers and...
Let's Look at Castles (First Discovery/Torchlight)
by Pierre-Marie Valat
Follow the action as a castle is under attack - enemies scale the walls and batter at the gates, invading the castle and fighting until dawn.
A young adult graphic novel that captures the complexities of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the siege of Mariupol (Feb ’22 – May ’22) and the brave people who stayed to defend their city against Russian forces as well as the resulting effects on global politics. A city ruined. In once quiet residential streets, two armies battle, driving people into cellars and basements with little food or water. No lights or heat. Dwindling medical supplies. Shells and bullets deliver cruel, random death to...
British Caenozoic Fossils (Tertiary and Quaternary) (British Fossils)
This is an illustrated recent survey on Central America which is part of a series on countries around the world. The book provides background information about the country, its location, geography and climate, the history of the people, their customs, traditions and religions. However, the emphasis is on the countries as they are today - the agriculture, trade and industry and their influence and relations with other countries - including travel and communication, and the various lifestyles of t...
A countries series packed with up-to-date information and statistics, and including many useful website addresses. The books cover all the key aspects of the country, including physical geography, main towns and cities, farming and fishing, resources and industry, employment, transport and communications, daily life, food, religion, sport and leisure, government, and the country's place in the world.
Sweden (The Modern Industrial World, #4)
Chernobyl and Other Nuclear Accidents (New Perspectives)
by Hachette Children's Group
This book explains what happened at Chernobyl and why as well as the impact it had on the surrounding area. Through primary source material - including eye-witness and second-hand accounts - presents historical evidence of different viewpoints of the accident and the pro and con debates which surround nuclear energy.
Does that boy like me? Why are my sisters so mean? Does anyone think I'm pretty? Will my father be arrested? These were the everyday concerns of thirteen-year-old Moscow schoolgirl Nina Lugovskaya, who began to write a diary in 1932. Her indignant outbursts against the brutal raids and purges of Stalin's terror appear alongside the more typical adolescent worries about girlfriends, boys, parties and homework. For five years Nina scribbled down her most intimate thoughts and dreams, including her...
On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor of Germany, thanks largely to the efforts of the Hitler Youth, whose organised propaganda marches throughout Germany helped the Nazi Party grow in strength. By 1939, it is estimated that more than seven million boys and girls belonged to the Hitler Youth. 'Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow' is the riveting and often chilling tale of a generation of young people who devoted their energy and passion to the Hitler Youth organisati...
Amazing People of Paris (Amazing People Club Bioviews)
by Charles Margerison
Queen Elizabeth II: steadfast, constant, dutiful. Read all about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch. From her childhood years in London, to training as a mechanic in the Second World War and becoming queen at 25, learn lesser-known facts about this true icon. Celebrate the queen's life in her platinum jubilee year - 70 years on the throne in 2022 Find out about the queen's s...
Explore Europe with this accurate and fully updated road atlas. A compact A5 size road atlas of Europe with lie-flat spiral binding. The ideal format for both drivers and anyone travelling on public transport. Easily fits in a glovebox or bag. All scenic routes are plotted on the maps. Scale: 1:2,000,000 Detailed coverage of Europe at 34 miles to 1 inch. Euroroutes and motorways are easily distinguished. The maps also show international road classifications, road distances in...