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Books in Welsh History Stories series

  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    Colin Hynson

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, June 29, 2006)
    Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Battle of Gettysburg takes a completely factual look at this famous, and unforgettable battle of the Civil War. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. Even though the Civil War lasted for another two years, America’s future was sealed by the outcome of those three days in Gettysburg. Gettysburg was a defining moment in the history of America, and this book brings the tale to life! The Battle of Gettysburg is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!
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  • The Discovery of T. rex

    Dougal Dixon

    Paperback (Brighter Child, Oct. 15, 2006)
    Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Discovery of T. Rex takes a completely factual look at the most terrifying creature of the prehistory world. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. This huge beast lived over 85-65 million years ago but since its discovery in 1902 it has caused public scandal and outrage, pitting scientists against each other in a battle over the most famous dinosaur of all time. The Discovery of T. Rex is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!
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  • The Building of the Great Pyramid

    Colin Hynson

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, June 29, 2006)
    Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Building of the Great Pyramid takes a completely factual look at the amazing Great Pyramid of Giza. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. Built nearly 5,000 years ago and taking more than 20 years and thousands or workers, the Great Pyramid of Giza still towers over Cairo, Egypt. Its enormous size dwarfs all of the other pyramids around it. To this day, few other buildings inspire such awe as the Great Pyramid of Giza. The Building of the Great Pyramid is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!
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  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    Colin Hynson

    Paperback (Brighter Child, June 29, 2006)
    Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Battle of Gettysburg takes a completely factual look at this famous, and unforgettable battle of the Civil War. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. Even though the Civil War lasted for another two years, America’s future was sealed by the outcome of those three days in Gettysburg. Gettysburg was a defining moment in the history of America, and this book brings the tale to life! The Battle of Gettysburg is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!
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  • Gladiators and the Story of the Colosseum

    Dr. Nicholas Saunders

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, Oct. 15, 2006)
    Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, Gladiators and the Story of the Colosseum takes a completely factual look at The Roman Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman empire. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. The Colosseum set the stage for making people famous or leading them to their deaths. Inside the walls, huge battles were waged among gladiators, animals, and prisoners, all seen by thousands of spectators. Today, only a shell of the Colosseum – Rome’s symbol of violent spectacles – remains. Gladiators and the Story of the Colosseum is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!
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  • The Life of Julius Caesar

    Dr. Nicholas Saunders

    Paperback (Brighter Child, June 29, 2006)
    Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Life of Julius Caesar takes a completely factual look at Julius Caesar’s rise to power in ancient Rome. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. Julius Caesar enlarged Rome’s control of the ancient world through skillful military leadership, defeating enemies in far away countries, as well as in Rome, eventually becoming dictator for life. His reign was cut short when Romans assassinated him in 44 B.C. However, Caesar’s legacy of creating one of the greatest empires the world has ever known would live on. The Life of Julius Caesar is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!
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  • Times Past

    R.J. Unstead, Ivan Lapper

    Paperback (Collins, )
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  • The Race to the South Pole

    Jim Pipe

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, Oct. 15, 2006)
    Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Race to the South Pole takes a completely factual look at the all but impossible journey to the South Pole. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. In the early 1900s, one destination remained untouched by human beings – the South Pole. Antarctica’s ruthless weather, including blizzards and temperatures that can reach -119ºF in the winter, made human beings’ attempts to reach this remote location all but impossible. However, two extraordinary men were determined to overcome the odds in a race to reach the South Pole. Thus began their voyage of frostbite, starvation, fame, and for some death. The Race to the South Pole is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this
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  • Stories from History: Medieval Times

    Rosemary Rees, Jane Shuter

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books - Secondary Division, July 17, 1998)
    Several short stories here are told from the points of view of various historical characters, from servants to kings. They address literacy as well as historical skills and provide additional work in class for students who work faster than others.
  • The Building of the Great Pyramid

    Colin Hynson

    Paperback (Brighter Child, June 29, 2006)
    Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Building of the Great Pyramid takes a completely factual look at the amazing Great Pyramid of Giza. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. Built nearly 5,000 years ago and taking more than 20 years and thousands or workers, the Great Pyramid of Giza still towers over Cairo, Egypt. Its enormous size dwarfs all of the other pyramids around it. To this day, few other buildings inspire such awe as the Great Pyramid of Giza. The Building of the Great Pyramid is sure to capture any reader’s attention and turn even the most casual reader into a history buff! Features: • Full-Color illustrations • Fact Boxes • Timeline, glossary, and index Tales from the past meet modern-day storytelling! Epic battles, secret plots, and brave warriors await readers in the nonfiction Stories From History series. Discover history in a fast-paced format, taking readers right to the action! History has never been this exciting! Check out the other titles in this series!
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  • Times Past

    R.J. Unstead, Ivan Lapper

    Hardcover (Collins, )
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  • A war Christmas

    Anne Rowe

    Unknown Binding (Rigby Education, March 15, 1993)
    Excellent condition no highlighter or markings!!!!! Ships the day of purchase!!!!!!!