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  • Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare

    Philip Brooks

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2009)
    Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 3/1/2009Pages: 128Reading Level: Age 12 and Up
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  • King George III

    Philip Brooks

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Aug. 7, 2009)
    Explore the life of King George III.The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies (A Wicked History) about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.
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  • Hannibal

    Philip Brooks

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2015)
    As a child, Hannibal swore to make an enemy of one of the most powerful nations on earth.He spent his life living up to the promise. All across the land, he made Romans dread the sound of one familiar phrase: Hannibal is at the gates!
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  • DK Readers: Invaders From Outer Space

    Philip Brookes

    Paperback (DK Children, May 17, 1999)
    Are aliens from other planets visiting Earth? Read these amazing stories of alien encounters—and make up your own mind! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!
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  • DK Readers L3: Invaders From Outer Space: Real-Life Stories of UFOs

    Philip Brookes

    eBook (DK Children, April 10, 2012)
    Are aliens from other planets visiting Earth? Read these amazing stories of alien encounters -- and make up your own mind! The Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Young readers will devour these kid-friendly titles, which cover high-interest topics such as sharks, and the BermudaTriangle, as well as classics like Aladdin. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. Averaging 2,400 to 2,800 words, these books offer a 50/50 picture-to-text ratio. The DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
  • Prehistoric Peoples: Discover the Long-ago World of the First Humans

    Philip Brooks

    Hardcover (Lorenz Books, April 1, 2000)
    Discover what it was like to live in the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, with 200 pictures, perfect for for 8- to 12-year-olds at home or school.
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  • Ancient Civilizations: Discovering the People and Places of Long Ago

    Philip Brooks

    Hardcover (Lorenz Books, Dec. 1, 1999)
    Provides a brief glimpse of the culture, way of life, and history of the leading ancient peoples of the Middle East, India, Africa, Europe, eastern Asia, and the Americas
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  • The Tuskegee Airmen

    Philip Brooks

    Paperback (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Describes some of the history of segregation in the United States military, as well as the story of African American pilots trained at the Tuskegee Institute, and their participation and sacrifices in World War II.
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  • Radio

    Philip Brooks

    language (Cherry Lake Publishing, Dec. 13, 2013)
    Radio has been commercially available since the late 1800's. But today's radio is has evolved greatly over the last 200 years. What factors drove this evolution? Using a product that kids are familiar with, Radio, this book introduces kids to the concept of innovation and its impact on their everyday life.
  • King George III

    Philip Brooks

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 2009)
    Explore the life of King George III.The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies (A Wicked History) about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a sweetheart.
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  • Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare

    Philip Brooks

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Describes the life of Hannibal, the young general from Carthage who challenged the Roman empire with a powerful army in the second Punic War.
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  • Steffi Graf Tennis Champ

    Philip Brooks

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, May 1, 1996)
    A biography of the West German tennis player who won her first Grand Slam tournament at seventeen and beat Martina Navratilova to win her first Wimbledon tournament in 1989
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