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Warrior Heroes: The Knight's Enemies (Flashbacks)
by Mr Benjamin Hulme-CrossTravel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to help stop the castle of Sir William Malory falling and prevent the death of his daughter Eleanor. Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. Will the boys escape after being imprisoned, manage to save Eleanor and succeed in changing the course of history?
Warrior Heroes: The Viking's Revenge (Flashbacks)
by Mr Benjamin Hulme-CrossTravel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to rewrite the past. Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. Will the boys escape the grips of the Vikings and succeed in changing the course of history?
Warrior Heroes: The Gladiator's Victory (Flashbacks)
by Mr Benjamin Hulme-CrossTravel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to convince a powerful gladiator to escape the confinement of the amphitheatre while he has the chance of the. Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. Will the boys manage to persuade the gladiator to break free, and escape the clutches of powerful and evil Roman Lords?
Warrior Heroes: The Samurai's Assassin (Flashbacks)
by Mr Benjamin Hulme-CrossTravel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to rewrite the past. Fascinating historical facts combine with action packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader wanting more and more. Will the boys escape the grips of the Samurai and succeed in changing the course of history?
Warrior Heroes: The Pharaoh's Charioteer (Flashbacks)
by Mr Benjamin Hulme-CrossJoin Arthur and Finn as they travel back to ancient Egypt to discover dangerous rivalries, and a prince and princess with strong opinions. Can they prevent a kidnapping and stop a war?Fascinating historical facts combine with action- packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast-paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader on the edge of their seat. Will the boys succeed in helping the Egyptian prince and princess and both make it back to the present?
Warrior Heroes: The Spartan's March (Flashbacks)
by Mr Benjamin Hulme-CrossTravel back in time with brothers Arthur and Finn to change the life of one Spartan soldier and make sure he saves his family before his final battle.Fascinating historical facts combine with action-packed fiction to create a dramatic and gripping adventure. This fast-paced and exciting narrative will leave the reader on the edge of their seat. Will the boys succeed in completing their mission, avoid the wrath of the Persian Army and make it back to the present in once piece?
The Warrior in My Wardrobe: More Misadventures with Merdyn the Wild! (The\misadventures Of Merdyn The Wild Ser.)
by Simon FarnabyMerdyn is the greatest wizard of the Dark Ages. Obviously. Rose is his 21st-century descendent. Lucky her. And Vanheldon the vandal warrior is FURIOUS! After all, last time they met, Merdyn turned his army to stone. Seeking revenge, Vanheldon comes up with a way to kidnap Rose and transport her back to Dark Ages Transylvania, set on luring Merdyn into a terrible trap. Except - whoops! - his magical minion kidnaps Rose's teenage brother Kris instead. Rose, Merdyn and Bubbles the guinea pig must team up to save the day. But can they rescue Kris without creating historical mayhem? Will Rose's wizard ancestor even remember her? (And want to help them?) And will Bubbles ever stop pooing? From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories and Ghosts, this hilariously silly, heartfelt comedy of errors with a historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David Baddiel. The follow-up to The Wizard in My Shed.
Warrior Number One: EDGE (EDGE: A Rivets Short Story #12)
by Andy BriggsCarl is determined to become Warrior Number One in the online game "Barbarianz". He must face the Dark Lord and his five-headed dragon. But if you think that's the end of the story, then you're in for a big surprise... This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and books children can read.
Warrior Princess: Warrior Princess Edge I Hero Immortals: Warrior Ebk (EDGE: I HERO: Immortals #5)
by Steve Skidmore Steve BarlowYOU are the leader of the Kingdom of the North, a land of ice and snow. When Professor Mechanik attempts to steal the Ice Diamonds you have to stop him.This is a title in the interactive I HERO Immortals series - where the reader is the hero! In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny!Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and illustrated by comics legend, Jack Lawrence. Age appropriate for 6 to 8 year olds and more sensitive readers. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.
Warrior Scarlet
by Rosemary SutcliffDrem longs for the day he will win his Warrior Scarlet. But with a withered spear arm, how will he take part in the ritual Wolf Slaying which will prove his worth as a man of the tribe?With over forty books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Winer of the Carnegie Medal and many other honours, Rosemary was awarded a CBE in 1992 for services to children's literature.
Warriors of Alavna
by N. M. BrowneWhen Dan and Ursula become lost in a thick mist, they have no idea that once they step out of the other side they will find themselves in an England of thousands of years ago and embroiled in a civil war between ancient Britons and Romans. Soon they will have to rely on strengths that neither of them knew they had as they battle both physical and magical enemies, not only to ensure their own safety, but also to try and help save the lives of the Combrogi who face the might and power of the Roman army. In this powerful and sweeping epic novel, survival depends on learning magical arts and respecting codes of behaviour that pre-date all modern life. It is a difficult world to survive in. Are Dan and Ursula able to master all they need to know in time to ensure that they do not become victims of a time far harsher than any they could ever have imagined?
Warriors of Camlann
by N.M. BrowneWhen the thick fog of the Veil descends again, Dan and Ursula expect to return to present-day Britain. Instead, the treacherous mist transports them to an ancient world very like the one they have just escaped. But the battle they fought in only hours before is distant history to those around them and their deeds on the battlefield are legend. Dan and Ursula have travelled forwards through time, but how far? What has happened to their old allies and enemies? To find a way back, they have to piece the clues together and use all their skills of survival - as it seems they were not the only ones to step through the mist. Subtly and cleverly woven around Arthurian legend, Warriors is action-packed and completely compelling.
Warriors of Ethandun
by N.M. BrowneDan and Ursula return to the present day after months in King Arthur's England. They sought a way back home for so long, but now find themselves unable to cope with modern life. Ursula's incredible strength and Dan's experience on the battlefield make it impossible to fit in with friends. So when they have an opportunity to go back in time, neither can resist. They emerge in 878 AD, the age of King Alfred the Great.Vikings are rampaging through Britain and the King, defeated and weak, has retreated to the marshes. Dan finds him here, and he and Alfred's men begin plotting a counter-attack. But Dan cannot fight without Ursula. Consumed by her time-slip ability to wield magic, she has been captured by the Vikings who now revere her as a goddess. Everything hinges on Dan being able to rescue Ursula first from the Vikings, then from herself. This is an utterly page-turning, clever, and action-packed finale to the Warriors trilogy.
Warships: Warships (Ultimate Machines)
by Rob Scott ColsonAn introduction to the world`s most popular high-performance vehicles. Each title features all the information about a specific type of vehicle, from early and classic models to the latest high-tech machines.
Warsuit 1.0 (Quicksilver)
by James LovegroveOd Fitch hates his life. He hates living in the middle of nowhere, he hates the fact that his mum is dead and his dad is too wrapped up in his research to notice him, and he hates his school, where the lessons are too easy and dull to bother with. But everything changes one day when Od arrives home to discover his father has been abducted by terrorists. Far from the mild-mannered genius that Od believed him to be, Od's father has been designing the most powerful weapon known to mankind, Warsuit 1.0. A 7m-tall robotic exoskeleton designed to form a permanent psychic bond with whoever pilots it first. And that person is Od. Armed and dangerous, Od's now trapped in a race against time, to save his father from the terrorists, from the government, and from a viciously beautiful operative known only as Angelica W-K.
Wart
by Anna MyersStewart has plenty of reasons to dislike his new art teacher, Wanda Gibbs. Not only did she give him the awful nickname "Wart" at school but she has also started dating his dad. She must have placed his dad under some sort of spell, which is entirely possible since, according to her very own son, she also happens to be a witch. But nobody, including Stewart's father, will believe this outlandish accusation, even though Wanda suggests that if Stewart will support her, she might use her magic to his benefit. Stewart can't help but notice his athletic ability mysteriously improves every time Wanda shows up at his basketball games. Is it really magic, or is it just Stewart's imagination? It's going to take a lot of ingenuity to solve the mystery of Wanda Gibbs.
Wash and Clean (Healthy Habits #4)
by Susan Barraclough'Healthy Habits: Wash and Clean' explains how keeping clean helps all animals to stay healthy. It explores the different ways in which animals wash their bodies, groom themselves and keep their teeth clean.This book is part of a friendly series that helps young readers to explore the differences and similarities between us and the animal world and to learn some healthy habits along the way. Illustrated with stunning photographs and featuring tips and advice for healthy living, this series will engage as well as inform.
Waste and Recycling (Eco Alert #3)
by Rebecca HunterLooks at some of the environmental issues facing the world today, discussing the problems and possible solutions.
Watch Out for Muddy Puddles!
by Ben Cort Ben FaulksWatch out for muddy puddles!Because you never really know ... what there might be lurking down in the depths below.Have you ever thought about what could be in the world below the surface of puddles? Join in as one boy finds that some are very, very deep; some are teeming with particularly peckish crocodiles – eek! – and some icy puddles hurt your bottom when you slip – ouch! Others are full of frogs, underwater kings, lost socks and – WATCH OUT! – the BIG, BAD duck ...A joyous celebration of the imagination and splashing in puddles with the talents of the bestselling illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants.
Watch Out for Muddy Puddles!
by Ben Cort Ben FaulksWatch out for muddy puddles!Because you never really know ... what there might be lurking down in the depths below.Have you ever thought about what could be in the world below the surface of puddles? Join in as one boy finds that some are very, very deep; some are teeming with particularly peckish crocodiles – eek! – and some icy puddles hurt your bottom when you slip – ouch! Others are full of frogs, underwater kings, lost socks and – WATCH OUT! – the BIG, BAD duck ...A joyous celebration of the imagination and splashing in puddles by the star of CBeebies' Mr Bloom and the bestselling illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants.
Watch Out for Muddy Puddles!
by Ben Cort Ben FaulksWatch out for muddy puddles!Because you never really know ... what there might be lurking down in the depths below.Have you ever thought about what could be in the world below the surface of puddles? Join in as one boy finds that some are very, very deep; some are teeming with particularly peckish crocodiles – eek! – and some icy puddles hurt your bottom when you slip – ouch! Others are full of frogs, underwater kings, lost socks and – WATCH OUT! – the BIG, BAD duck ...A joyous celebration of the imagination and splashing in puddles with the talents of the bestselling illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants.
Watch Out, Nebit!: Phase 5 (Big Cat Phonics For Little Wandle Letters And Sounds Revised Ser.)
by Katie Dale Aleksandar Zolotic Collins Big CatCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Dive into the world of Ancient Egypt with a young narrator and their naughty dog Nebit, racing through the streets and causing havoc as they go! This energetic and funny story is written by Katie Dale. Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. The focus sounds in this book are: /f/ ph /w/ wh /ee/ e-e, e, y /igh/ y /ch/ tch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /z/ se /sh/ ch /ai/ a Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Watchers at the Shrine: 03: Watchers At The Shrine Ebook (Plague Trilogy)
by Jean Ure50 years on from Come Lucky April... April and David have confronted the orthodoxy - they believe girls and boys should be able to grow up together. They determine to send their son away, to spare him the humilation of castration. ' Hal spends several years there, waiting for the ban to be lifted. He befriends the daughters of the family he lives with - but when he challenges his 'father' he is sent from the house, and discovers a new life in the lawless part of the settlement. He realises he needs to help the girls he can to escape and return to Croydon. How can he save them? Life back in Croydon things are changing, too. People are dying. Beliefs are being challenged. Are things any better than they were 150 years ago? Is there hope for the future?
Watching The Roses: Egerton Hall Trilogy 2
by Adèle GerasOnce Megan, Bella and Alice shared a room. The Tower Room was theirs alone, remote from the rest of Egerton Hall School and here they formed a deep friendship which would continue long after they left their enchanted world. But now something is very wrong with Alice - poisoned by dark memories and unable to speak to a single soul it seems the ill-wishing placed on her has come true. Even her closest friends don't seem able to save her from the nightmare . . . Based loosely on the fairytale Sleeping Beauty, this is a haunting tale of treachery and betrayal.
Water (Espresso: Ideas Box #6)
by Sarah RidleyJoin Polly, Kim and the rest of the Espresso team to find out all about water. Explore where our tap water comes from, how water makes electricity and what a monsoon is. Plus learn to paint like the Impressionists, make a cloud in a jam jar and much more!This book is part of the Espresso Ideas Box series, which have a wealth of information and ideas for exploring topics in a cross-curricular way. They are produced in association with Espresso Education, the leading digital curriculum service in the UK - used in over 10,000 primary schools.