Books with author alan-brown-andrew-langley

At midnight on December 31, 1991, the flag of the Soviet Union came down for the last time, signaling the end of Soviet power and the end of the communist dream. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Soviet leaders had aimed to establish communism throughout the world. But early idealism turned to dictatorship, fueling the long, terrifying stalemate of the Cold War. By 1989, the Soviet Union was tottering, unable to control its own inhabitants or compete with the West. Its collapse changed global politics forever.

Join Chris Hadfield living on the International Space Station! This book examines the extraordinary life of one of the most popular astronauts, from his early life to the six months he spent living in space. Discover what the International Space Centre is used for, and how astronauts like Hadfield can live there. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

100 FACTS - PIRATES is bursting with awesome images, fun activities and exactly 100 mind-blowing facts. Children will learn everything they need to know about these famous sea adventurers. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts Pirates covers key topics about the lives of swashbucklers in easily-digestible, numbered facts. Every page features detailed illustrations and colorful photographs that bring the text to life for kids. One of our bestselling pirate books for children, the thrilling facts will appeal to even the most reluctant of readers. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Pirates: Life aboard a ship as a pirate or a galley slave Attacking sea rivals, plundering a ship and punishment on the gallows Myths about desert islands and buried treasure Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts such as: When Francis Drake raided the treasure store at Nombre de Dios, he landed at night, captured the guns and fought off the guards. But when the store was opened, it was empty! While she was a pirate, Grace O'Malley cut her hair short to look like her sailors. This earned her the nickname of 'Baldy'! One of the most valuable cargoes of all were the spices from India and Sri Lanka. But they were difficult to sell, and pirates simply dumped them overboard. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Design a pirate flag using bones, skulls and scary pictures on a black background Quiz question: What kind of sword did the buccaneers invent? Map puzzle: Find some famous pirate places on the world map in this book