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Ancient Egyptians (What They Don't Tell You About)

Did you know that Egyptian policemen used monkeys to arrest people?The Ancient Egyptians lived half of their lives up to their eyes in mud, the other half choking on desert sand, and spent most of their time thinking about dying! Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you just how weird life in Ancient Egypt REALLY was ...

Ancient Egyptians (History Showtime #1)

History Showtime brings a fresh new approach to history, combining essential learning with the fun of drama and music.History Showtime: Ancient Egyptians looks at who the ancient Egyptians were and describes their everyday life, such as what they ate, what they wore and their beliefs. Alongside this key information are four songs, unique to this series, which bring the facts to life. At the end of the book is a simple playscript for children to act out which explores the famous opening of Tutankhamun's tomb.

Ancient Greece: Ancient Greece (The Best and Worst Jobs #15)

What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Greece expect to find? What might their colleagues be like? The Ancient Greeks could become priests, although not if they deserted the army or were in debt, or doctors, taking an oath to keep their patients' details secret and not to poison them. What were the pay and conditions like for a politician or an architect in Ancient Greece? Which were the most dangerous jobs and which the most high status? Throughout the book, job adverts give an idea of the qualities and skills needed for each role and there's a verdict at the end to evaluate whether it was one of the best or worst jobs available. Photographs of artefacts from the period are married with humorous artwork to bring the workers of the era to life.

Ancient Greece: Ancient Greece (The History Detective Investigates #38)

History Detective Investigates: Ancient Greece is a hands-on, investigative approach to history. Learn all about Ancient Greece, its people and the story of ancient Greece that goes back 2,500 years ago. Who were the Ancient Greeks? Ancient Greece has a remarkable history. Learn about the early Minoans, mainland Greece and the Greek Islands and the Olympic games that began in 776 BC. There are many great stories from Greece about the Trojan War and the Wooden Horse to The Odyssey about a Greek soldier named after the war. The Greeks were famed for their Gods, Greek art, and they led the way with new ideas about science, art and philosophy. Contains maps, paintings, artefacts and photographs to show how the Greeks lived. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014. If you enjoy reading about the Ancient Greeks then take a look at Stone Age to Iron Age, The Mayan Civilization, Ancient Egypt and Early...

Ancient Greeks: Greeks (Explore! #14)

Learn all about the amazing Ancient Greeks with this photographic book!We give an overview of the Ancient Greek world, from the early peoples to the rise of the great civilization. We take a look at the famous thinkers, writers and artists of the age, what everyday life was like and how Greek architecture still amazes people today. Learn about the great rulers and warriors of this ancienct world, about the gods and goddesses that they believed in, and the life of ordinary people. Take a look at the food, buildings, science, medicine of the Greeks and find out how we know about them today. You can read about the Olympic Games, including a letter from a spectator, and the other entertainments, such as the theatre, that the Ancient Greeks enjoyed. You can even design and make your own theatrical mask.Discover amazing facts about the Ancient Greek civilization! Great for homework help and project work!

Ancient Greeks (What They Don't Tell You About)

Did you know that Greek athletes used to win olive oil as prizes? From heroes to philosophers, the Ancient Greeks have had a gigantic influence on life as we know it! Any old history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will dish the real dirt on those Ancient Greek culture vultures.They may have lived more than two thousand years ago but this ancient civilisation's legacy goes on in our politics, the Olympic Games, in our alphabet, architecture, science and philosophy. Find out everything you need to know about, plus the answer to some unexpected questions...?Why did Alexander the Great think beards were dangerous in battle?Which Greek writer died when an eagle dropped a tortoise on his head?

Ancient Greeks: Ancient Greeks History Showtime: Ancient Greeks (History Showtime #4)

History Showtime brings a fresh new approach to history, combining essential learning with the fun of drama and music.History Showtime: Ancient Greeks looks at who the ancient Greeks were and describes their everyday life, such as what they ate, what they wore and their beliefs. Alongside this key information are four songs, unique to this series, which bring the facts to life. At the end of the book is a simple playscript for children to act out, which explores a famous Greek myth.

Ancient Greeks And Why They Matter To Us: Band 16/sapphire (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level The Ancient Greeks had big ideas, made unusual discoveries and created brilliant inventions. Find out what it was like to be Greek thousands of years ago, and how Ancient Greek culture has shaped the way we live our lives today. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type - An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links - History

Ancient Mysteries (Trailblazers Ser.)

Who built a space port for aliens? Who lost the lost city of Atlantis? What's a Big Foot? Do Yeti exist? And what's the secret of the Great Pyramid of Khufu? These are some of the ancient mysteries we still need to solve. Get the facts. Then read 'Doorway to Demons', a story about what happens when you're both the good guy and the bad guy.

Ancient Romans (Would You Rather? #3)

Would you rather row a Roman vessel or be a chariot racer? Eat stuffed dormice or parrot heads? Only you can decide!

Ancient Rome (Puzzle Heroes #6)

Dive into the world of Ancient Rome and help save Granny from an angry Roman leader by completing the puzzles in the book.Puzzle Heroes is an interactive series of very fun, visually-led books containing an adventure or challenge on every page. There are plenty of search-and-find elements in the style of Where's Wally?, combined with topics of educational value, where fun facts help with the challenges. This gives plenty of opportunity to use the book as an extra learning tool - but ultimately the quests are fantastic fun, engrossing readers to the extent that they won't realise they are learning.

Ancient Rome (Dk Findout! Ser.)

From the creators of DK findout!, the free online resource for kids, comes an exciting new book series full of amazing images, incredible quizzes, and cutting-edge information kids need to know. The DK findout! series helps kids become experts on their favorite subjects-from dinosaurs to space. Learning doesn't get more fun. Travel back to Ancient Rome and discover what life was like during the Roman Empire in DK findout! Ancient Rome.

Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for Kids

Dig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazing discoveries! * Have you ever wondered where paper comes from, who made the first known maps, or how the ancient Egyptians were able to build the pyramids? * Would you like to make your own sundial, discover how to detect earthquakes, or learn to write in hieroglyphics? * Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fair project? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then Ancient Science is for you! From Greek lighthouses and Roman bridges to Chinese kites and Mesopotamian soap, you'll investigate some of the greatest scientific discoveries and the people who introduced them to the world. Dozens of fun-packed activities help you see for yourself how the earliest humans cultivated plants, why instruments make different sounds, how fireworks get their explosive power, and much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. So step back in time and take an amazing journey with Ancient Science!

Ancient Sumer: Ancient Sumer (The History Detective Investigates #40)

History Detective Investigates: Ancient Sumer is a hands-on, investigative approach to history. Learn all about Ancient Sumer, its people and the story of Ancient Sumer that goes back thousands of years. Sumer is the earliest known civilization located in the area that is now Southern Iraq, from Baghdad to the Persian Gulf. The Sumerians date back to 5,000 BC settling in a land between two rivers: the Tigris and the Euphrates. Discover how the Sumerians invented the wheel, the sailboat and built the first cities. They used bronze hand tools such as hammers and axes and invented the plough, razors, kilns and harps. The Ancient Sumerians were responsible for the first writing by recording their language using simple pictures. In addition, they invented a system of mathematics centred around the number 60. Contains maps, paintings, artefacts and photographs to show how the Sumerians lived. Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014. If you enjoy reading about Ancient Sumer then take a look at Stone Age to Iron Age, The Mayan Civilization, The Indus Valley, Benin AD 900-1897 and Early Islamic Civilizations.

Ancient Sumer: Ancient Sumer (Great Civilisations #1)

Each book in Great Civilisations approaches its subject through a scene-setting spread Who/where were the... then introduces the achievements of the chosen civilisation through 12 structures or objects, each of which illustrates a key aspect or theme. Writing, architecture, industry, warfare, transport and learning are all covered in the same simple, colourful and engaging way. Fact boxes and panels present incidental information and point the reader to the importance of parallel developments in other parts of the world.Ancient Sumer looks at one of the most fascinating and advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as imposing as a ziggurat or objects as simple as a stone seal, readers gain a picture of who was whom in the ancient Middle East and how the civilisation in which they lived really worked.

And I Darken (The Conqueror’s Trilogy #1)

No one expects a princess to be brutal. And Lada Dragwyla likes it that way. Ever since she and her brother were abandoned by their father to be raised in the Ottoman sultan’s courts, Lada has known that ruthlessness is the key to survival. For the lineage that makes her and her brother special also makes them targets. Lada hones her skills as a warrior as she nurtures plans to wreak revenge on the empire that holds her captive. Then she and Radu meet the sultan’s son, Mehmed, and everything changes. Now Mehmed unwittingly stands between Lada and Radu as they transform from siblings to rivals, and the ties of love and loyalty that bind them together are stretched to breaking point. The first of an epic new trilogy starring the ultimate anti-princess who does not have a gentle heart. Lada knows how to wield a sword, and she'll stop at nothing to keep herself and her brother alive.

And Nobody Got Hurt!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest True Sports Stories

An Olympian who sacrificed a medal to save a competitor, a professional soccer player who was bribed out of retirement with pizza, a runaway pig who disrupted the start of a baseball game -- truth is stranger than fiction, especially in sports! In this sequel to his first compilation of sports bloopers and unbelievable stories, And Nobody Got Hurt", Today Show regular and Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Len Berman shares more of the funniest and most amazing stories in the history of sports, including favorite moments from his popular Spanning the World segments on NBC-TV.

And the Rainbow Hearts (Lola Love)

Lola and her Pink Ladies are officially a band! But are they good enough to compete in the Missy Magazine Battle of the Bands and meet the super cute, super cool guitar god Tom Tootie? Join Lola on the another rollercoaster of friendship, guitar strings and pink hairdye!

And Then I Turned Into a Mermaid (And Then I Turned Into A Mermaid Ser. #1)

Louise Rennison meets Bad Mermaids in a hilarious new series for 9+ readers

And Then You're Dead: A Scientific Exploration of the World's Most Interesting Ways to Die

"Entertaining - if harrowing." - New York Times Book ReviewWhat would happen if you took a swim outside a deep-sea submarine wearing only Speedos? How long could you last if you stood on the surface of the sun? How far could you actually get in digging a hole to China?And Then You're Dead offers serious answers to these horribly interesting questions. Paul Doherty and Cody Cassidy explore the real science behind these and other fantastical scenarios, offering insights into physics, astronomy, anatomy and more along the way. Illustrated with straightforward technical art and leavened by small doses of dry humour, And Then You're Dead is both scientifically informative and gruesomely entertaining.

And to Think that I Saw it on Mulberry Street (Dr. Seuss)

The very first title from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look on its 80th birthday, introducing Marco’s crazy carnival of creatures to a new generation of readers.

Anda (The\college Collection #3)

Anda is half Dutch and she has lived all over the world. Will she want to stay put when she goes to college?

Andersen's Fairy Tales

Andre's Showcase (World Elite Dance Academy #3)

The third book in the World Elite Dance Academy series from international superstar, wellbeing guru and Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt

Androcles and the Lion: Independent Reading White 10 (Reading Champion #1)

Androcles is a brave slave. One day he escapes from his master and hides in a cave, only for a terrifying Lion to come into the cave! Little does he realise the encounter with the Lion will in fact save his life...Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.