Books with author David Whitfield

The infamous Virgin Queen is on the throne! Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Robyn Young, Alison Weir and Anthony Riches.The end is nigh for the Tudor Dynasty...Tudor EnglandElizabeth Tudor is crowned at the age of twenty-five, scarred by the reign of her jealous sister Mary.With few trusted confidantes and determined not to let her gender undermine her authority, Queen Elizabeth’s fraught monarchy is plagued by intrigue and deception.She must navigate her way through the challenge to the throne by her cousin Mary Queen of Scots, the threat from the Spanish Armada, and marriage proposals from European monarchs desperate to steal her power.Not to mention her own personal heartbreak…She was known as the Virgin Queen, the people’s Gloriana, and was immortalised as ‘The Fairy Queen’. But behind her public mask was a world of inner turmoil.The Tudor Age had begun with a battle against tyranny, and for Elizabeth, it was destined to end with a battle between her head and the heart…The Heart of a King is the sixth thrilling historical adventure novel in the Tudor Saga Series, chronicling the rise and fall of one of England’s most powerful royal families.THE TUDOR SAGA SERIESBOOK ONE: Tudor DawnBOOK TWO: The King’s CommonerBOOK THREE: Justice For The CardinalBOOK FOUR: An Uneasy CrownBOOK FIVE: The Queen In WaitingBOOK SIX: The Heart Of A King

Inspire animated discussions of questions that concern kids―and all of us―with this innovative, interactive book. Open your students' minds to the wonders of philosophy.Allow them to grapple with the questions philosophers have discussed since the ancient Greeks. Questions include: "Who are your friends?," "Can computers think?," "Can something logical not make sense?," and "Can you think about nothing?" Young minds will find these questions to be both entertaining and informative. If you have ever wondered about questions like these, you are well on the way to becoming a philosopher!Philosophy for Kids offers young people (ages 10 and up) the opportunity to become acquainted with the wonders of philosophy. Packed with exciting activities arranged around the topics of values, knowledge, reality, and critical thinking, this book can be used individually or by the whole class. Each activity allows kids to increase their understanding of philosophical concepts and issues and enjoy themselves at the same time. In addition to learning about a challenging subject, students philosophizing in a classroom setting, as well as the casual reader of Philosophy for Kids, will sharpen the ability to think critically about these and similar questions. Experiencing the enjoyment of philosophical thought enhances a young person's appreciation for the importance of reasoning throughout the traditional curriculum of subjects. The book includes activities, teaching tips, a glossary of terms, and suggestions for further reading.Grades 4–12

Did you know that the size of water droplets can change the brightness of colors in a rainbow? Learnthis and other fascinating facts about one of the atmosphere’s most beautiful features in Rainbows,a Sky Science book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content.This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Did you know that the northern lights can be seen from space? There are also southern lights, which are hardly ever seen by people. The northern and southern lights are phenomena called auroras. Learn these and other fascinating facts about Earth’s auroras in Northern Lights, a Sky Science book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

The World Cup is an international competition that pits the best soccer teams from around the world against each other to determine the world champion. This tournament is only held once every four years. Learn these facts and more in World Cup, a Pro Sports Championships book.This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

The infamous Virgin Queen is on the throne! Perfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Robyn Young, Alison Weir and Anthony Riches.The end is nigh for the Tudor Dynasty...Tudor EnglandElizabeth Tudor is crowned at the age of twenty-five, scarred by the reign of her jealous sister Mary.With few trusted confidantes and determined not to let her gender undermine her authority, Queen Elizabeth’s fraught monarchy is plagued by intrigue and deception.She must navigate her way through the challenge to the throne by her cousin Mary Queen of Scots, the threat from the Spanish Armada, and marriage proposals from European monarchs desperate to steal her power.Not to mention her own personal heartbreak…She was known as the Virgin Queen, the people’s Gloriana, and was immortalised as ‘The Fairy Queen’. But behind her public mask was a world of inner turmoil.The Tudor Age had begun with a battle against tyranny, and for Elizabeth, it was destined to end with a battle between her head and the heart…The Heart of a King is the sixth thrilling historical adventure novel in the Tudor Saga Series, chronicling the rise and fall of one of England’s most powerful royal families.THE TUDOR SAGA SERIESBOOK ONE: Tudor Dawn BOOK TWO: The King’s Commoner BOOK THREE: Justice For The Cardinal BOOK FOUR: An Uneasy Crown BOOK FIVE: The Queen In Waiting BOOK SIX: The Heart of a King

Explore the many wonders of nature found in Earths sky and beyond in Sky Science. This series inspires young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the natural world. Each book introduces core concepts in the study of sky science through visual diagrams, vibrant photos, and hands-on experiments. Compelling biographies, timelines, and maps add scope and context to each subject.

Explore the many wonders of nature found in Earths sky and beyond in Sky Science. This series inspires young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the natural world. Each book introduces core concepts in the study of sky science through visual diagrams, vibrant photos, and hands-on experiments. Compelling biographies, timelines, and maps add scope and context to each subject.