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  • Avoid Being Leonardo Da Vinci!

    Jacqueline Morley

    Paperback (Book House, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Leonardo da Vinci was a great inventor, military engineer, scientist, botanist and mathematician, as well as an accomplished painter and sculptor. In this Danger Zone title, readers will learn all about the life of the man who painted the most famous picture in the world, who designed the first-ever flying machine and who spent ten years making a seven-metre tall horse! History, science and art come alive in this journey into what it would have been like to be Leonardo Da Vinci, the Renaissance man. This title in the popular Danger Zone series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail.
  • Sitting Bull: The Life of a Lakota Sioux Chief

    Gary Jeffrey

    Hardcover (Book House, Jan. 1, 2005)
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  • You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Schoolchild!

    John Malam

    Paperback (Book House, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Growing up in Britain in the 1880s wasn't easy. For a young child in school the going is tough and the punishments are hard. Readers will follow the experiences of Victorian schoolchildren and will learn some top tips on survival at school. Suddenly modern-day school won't seem quite so bad, as readers discover that they really wouldn't want to be a Victorian schoolchild! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts, a list of 'top' characters and a map.
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  • Whales, Sharks, and Other Sea Creatures

    Carolyn Scrace

    Library Binding (Book House, Jan. 21, 2020)
    Do whales have teeth? What is the biggest shark? How dangerous are jellyfish? Find the answers to these questions and many more in this mind-blowing information book!
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  • Manga Girls

    David Antram

    Library Binding (Book House, Jan. 1, 2016)
    These books offer artists the supergirl, animal and fun models that help a new artist become a strong manga cartoonist. With discussion that ranges from pencil and materials to shading, layering and perspective, these are high interest subjects that strongly support the discovery routines of STEAM enviroments, will supporting the reader with projects of progressive complexity.
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  • You Wouldn't Want to Be Married to Henry VIII!

    Fiona MacDonald

    Paperback (Book House, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Marrying Henry VIII was not an easy option - tips provided in this book include 'think carefully before accepting his proposal' and 'give birth to a son, not a daughter'. Set against a backdrop of turbulence in the royal court, this book describes Henry and his many wives - what went right, what went wrong and what became of them all. You really wouldn't want to be married to Henry VIII! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.
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  • How to Draw Tanks

    Mark Bergin

    Paperback (Book House, Feb. 1, 2014)
    This comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of drawing tanks including essential concepts such as light, tone and composition. With its clear step-by-step labelled drawings, this is an essential book for any budding artist who would like to master the art of drawing a variety of military vehicles, including tanks and trucks.
  • Renaissance Town

    Jacqueline Morley

    Paperback (Book House, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Visit 15th-century Florence, where the bustle of trade and political discussion is ushering in a new age of enlightenment in Europe. See the townsfolk at play, work and war. The book includes cutaway illustrations, and a glossary.
  • Avoid Being an Assyrian Soldier

    Rupert Matthews

    Paperback (Book House, Aug. 1, 2007)
    You are a young farmer in Assyria during the reign of King Sargon II in the year 720 BC. Forced to join the rich and powerful Assyrian army, you quickly learn that sieges and battles are much worse than you had thought. This volume is an introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.
  • You Wouldn't Want to Be on Shackleton's Polar Expedition!

    Dr Jen Green

    Paperback (Book House, June 1, 2014)
    Get ready...as a harderned sailor, you're about to join Shackleton in what will prove to be one of the most gruelling adventures of all time as you brave your way across the bitterly cold continent of Antarctica. As you encounter extreme cold, strong icy winds and a worrying lack of food and water, you'll soon see why you really wouldn't want to join Shackleton's polar expedition! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. This extended edition features brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.
  • You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Soldier

    David Stewart

    Paperback (Book House, March 10, 2016)
    Get ready...as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you've heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you're about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier! The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers. This work fits into KS2 History and is in ideal text for shared and guided reading for KS2 pupils within the framework of the National Literacy Strategy. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
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  • You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Servant

    Fiona MacDonald

    Paperback (Book House, March 10, 2016)
    Get ready...as a 12-year-old girl living in Britain in the 1880s, you are about to start work for a wealthy family. You will be busy all day long as a Victorian servant. This title can be used as a background approach to wider issues in Victorian times, such as class divides, daily life and the position of men and women. The humorous illustrations make learning fun, and encourage young readers to engage with the central servant character. Informative captions, a glossary and an index make this title an ideal and fun introduction to the conventions of non-fiction text. It is relevant to Key Stage 2 history and helps to achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.
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