Books with author Neil Grant

A single-volume, sumptuously illustrated history of the world specifically designed for grade schoolers, this readable volume follows the evolution of humankind from the earliest colonization of the world to the beginning of the new millennium. This beautiful book is made truly accessible to children. Organized chronologically in five sections, it contains a series of double-page spreads, each focusing on a major historical period. Whether it is Medieval Africa or the Ottoman Empire, or Louis XIV's Europe or American Independence that strikes your fancy, you will find it here. Color maps, illustrations, drawings, and photographs add information and make the easily digestible text even more accessible and visually appealing. Feature boxes look more closely into specific subjects and historical figures like Marco Polo, pilgrimage, or the Korean War. Each section concludes with illustrated "Who's Who" and "Timeline" segments, which present a quick survey of the most significant events and personalities of the period and allow a comparison between regions at a glance. A glossary and comprehensive index wrap up this helpful reference. Written from a global perspective, The Oxford Children's History of the World recounts the important events in the development of civilizations not only in Europe but also in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Up-to-date, thorough, and imaginatively illustrated in full color, it is the perfect introduction to social studies for children.

The seas is inside his blood. Cursed, or blessed, on both sides.When sixteen-year-old Rudra Solace dredges up a long-hidden secret in his father' trawl net, his life in the sleepy fishing village of Patonga shifts dramatically. It is not long before Rudra is leaving Australia behind, bound for India on a journey of discovery and danger.A wonderfully compelling tale of belonging and loss, of saltwater and mangroves, of migration and accepting change; a story of decisions that, once made, break through family histories like a cyclone swell.

The whole of human history is here, from the earliest settlement of the world to the beginning of the new millennium, in one sumptuously illustrated and easy to use volume. The essential events of world history are easy to find, because each subject is given its own double page spread.Substantial coverage of each subject is given in the lively narrative text, from a top author of history books for children, backed by a team of expert consultants.This is a new edition with a new cover design and updated text.

Eric the Red was wild and hot-headed, even for a Viking. His quick temper was always getting him into trouble. But he learned quickly, and in time became a great warrior and a fearless adventurer. He discovered a new land--Greenland-- and founded a new nation. Other titles in the series: Alexander the Great Amelia Earhart Captain Cook Cleopatra Galileo Gandhi Hans Christian Andersen Henry Ford Roald Dahl Thomas Edison William Shakespeare

The DEFINITIVE GUIDE to new Gaydon era ASTON MARTIN is a BUYERS and CAR ENTHUSIASTS GUIDE. It tells you absolutely everything you need to know about Gaydon era VANTAGE V8, V8S, V12 Coupe and Roadster (plus GT8/12). DB9 Coupe and Volante. DBS Coupe and Volante. plus the RAPIDE and RAPIDE S. VIRAGE. VANQUISH. and all new Vantage, DB11 and DBS. Designed to look exactly the same as the printed guide on your Kindle compatible device, but with the advantage of instant delivery, quick navigation and the facility to zoom into images and text, plus bookmark/notorize pages (best suited to the 8.9/10 inch+ Kindle Fire, iPad, Android Tablet or computers where you can comfortably read each page in full - use landscape for smaller devices). With a 348 full colour pages (normal sized text not oversized as per some Kindle books, so there is a huge amount of information in the guide) the book is packed full with images (over 500) covering all aspects of the cars inside and out. The guide provides all the information required to find or learn about your ideal Gaydon era Aston Martin, presented in a friendly, readable and easily digestible format that will have you reading from cover to cover. It is crammed full with in-depth analysis of each models design and engineering, including the VH platform, safety and DSC systems, engines, transmission, suspension, wheels, tyres, brakes, interior fit and function. Full driving impressions. Detailed reports on all the annual changes and improvements. Analysis of all the main options. Details of the colour choices (inside and out). A section on how to inspect the cars, what goes wrong and what to look for. An Aston Martin Specialist's views. Real owner's reports, plus much more. Fully up to date including 2019 model year information and comprehensive details on all models including the latest models launched up to and including January 2019.

A remarkable and gripping story about one refugee boy on a desperate journey from Afghanistan, and the Australian boy who befriends himEach step becomes a heartbeat and I feel the distance between Omed and me closing. I remember when I first met him—when he had showed me what bravery meant. How he had stood up for what he believed. In the end that had been his undoing.This compelling story of two young men introduces Omed, an Afghani refugee who, after his father is murdered by the Taliban, undertakes a perilous journey through Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia to seek asylum in Australia; and Hector, an Australian boy consumed by grief, who has given up on school and retreated into silence. Their paths meet at a candle factory where they both find work, and secrets fester behind the monotonous routine: secrets with terrible consequences. These two silent boys—one born in a land of great beauty and great violence, the other unable to escape the past—are tied together by words, and silenced by tragedy. The hardest bridge that Hector will ever build is the one that leads to Omed. Their story will grab hold of readers' hearts and not let go.

The civilization of ancient Egypt lasted for about 3,000 years. Here young readers can get an intriguing introduction to Egypt and the Nile in a handy survey of the people and activities of long ago. How were the pyramids built? This book shows how the stone blocks were raised one by one and even offers drawings of a stonemason's tools and measuring devices. Want to know about Egyptian religion? Or how they dealt with death and burial? How about Egyptian writing, education, toys, ships, pets, food, or many more aspects of daily life? It's all here in concise and expert text that combines with color illustrations on every page to make ancient history come alive for children.

Reminiscent of Alex Garland’s The Beach, this action-packed novel brilliantly depicts one teenager's journey to understanding the importance of relationships, responsibility, and revenge. Sharp and punchy writing energizes Goog's road trip along the coastline of Australia with his two best friends; however, their time enjoying the surf is compromised by vivid encounters with sharks the size of trucks, a sinister hitchhiker, and neo-Nazis. As their trouble and excitement grow along their epic trip, so does their strength and independence.