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...
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...
Growing Up in France (Growing Up Around the World)
by Peggy J Parks
Growing Up in Germany (Growing Up Around the World)
by Barbara Sheen