Books with author Eason Sarah

Until his retirement in 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson was the most famous football manager in the world. During his time at Manchester United, the club won the Premier League 13 times and the FA Cup five times, as well as numerous other titles and trophies. No other football manager has come close to equalling Fergie's record. Real-life Stories: Alex Ferguson gives you the story behind this incredible man - from his upbringing in a tough part of Glasgow, through his career as a football player in Scotland, to his 26 years in charge of one of the most famous and successful football clubs in the world. It focuses on his management techniques and his star players, from David Beckham to Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, and explains how he transformed Man Utd into a global phenomenon - the club every footballer wanted to play for. Biographical information, and Alex Ferguson quotes, support the narrative. Punchy, fact-filled text make this a fantastic resource for biography based project work for children aged seven and above; a full glossary and index are included. Each title in the Real-life Stories series looks at a celebrity who is at the top of their game and the height of their career. We take a look at how they got to where they are today, what their daily life is like and where they are going next. If you've enjoyed reading about Alex Ferguson, why not try finding out about Adele, Banksy, the Duchess of Cambridge, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, Brian Cox, Gary Barlow, Will.i.am, Stella McCartney, David Walliams, Malorie Blackman, Kylie Minogue or Steve Backshall, in other titles in the series?

"In 2004, powerful waves from a tsunami in the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia killing hundreds of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Based on the experiences of many tsunami victims, this fictional story follows Aditya and his mother who survived the tsunami on the island of Sumatra, but have no home to return to and must rely on the help of charity workers. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes tsunamis, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones"--

Ruling queens and politicians are not unusual today, but the stories of their ancestors are often lost in time. This amazing book brings the remarkable lives of ruling women to light, examining the historic evidence that women have always been great and powerful leaders. Discover rulers throughout history, from the most powerful women in Europe, such as Eleanor of Aquitaine, wife to one king and mother to two others, to Mandukhai Katan, Mongol ruler and �second Ghenghis Khan.�

There were many real-life female fighters who wowed the ancient and modern worlds with their bravery and skills. This exciting book dives into the history of women who bravely fought�some to the death! Read about Cynane, the half-sister of Alexander the Great, who became the super-slayer of the ancient Greeks, and the rebel fighters Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, who repelled a stronger army and ruled Vietnam for three years.

This informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the desert. Useful tips tell you how to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm at night, what you can—and shouldn’t—eat, what materials are available in a desert for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in the desert.

This informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environments of the arctic and antarctic. Useful tips tell you how to shelter from blizzards, what you can—and shouldn’t—eat, what materials are available in frozen lands for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in polar regions.

This informative survival guide introduces readers to the challenging environment of the desert. Useful tips tell you how to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm at night, what you can—and shouldn’t—eat, what materials are available in a desert for building shelter, and what animals to avoid. Real life stories demonstrate how humans can survive on their own in the desert.