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  • The Kingfisher Book of The Ancient World: From the Ice Age to the Fall of Rome

    Hazel Mary Martell

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1995)
    Integrating the discoveries of archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians with detailed maps and colorful reconstructions of daily life, an informative look at ancient history examines the early civilizations of China, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, and more.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of The Ancient World: From the Ice Age to the Fall of Rome

    Hazel Mary Martell

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2001)
    Accompanied by lavish illustrations and detailed maps, an enthralling guide to the history , geography, and culture of the ancient world spans the first villages in China to the early civilizations of Oceania and Africa, and includes an essential chronology and a glossary. 12,000 first printing.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Religions: Festivals, Ceremonies, and Beliefs from Around the World

    Trevor Barnes

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Explains the origins, development, beliefs, festivals, and ceremonies of various world faiths and where they are practiced, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions of Australian aborigines and Native Americans.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Great Girl Stories: A Treasury of Classics from Children's Literature

    Rosemary Sandberg

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Bringing together all of the most popular girl characters from children's literature, this gorgeous anthology features feisty heroines such as Ramona Quimby, Alice in Wonderland, Pippi Longstocking, and Anne of Green Gables. The attractively illustrated extracts offer the perfect introduction to stories that have enchanted generations of young girls.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Classic Christmas Stories

    Ian Whybrow

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 30, 2004)
    From traditional tales to Yuletide legends from around the world, this timeless collection of fourteen Christmas classics is perfect for the whole family to share aloud. This festive anthology includes favorite stories such as "The Fir Tree," "The Nutcracker," and "The First Christmas," tales by Louisa May Alcott and L. M. Montgomery, and extracts from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Each specially selected story features an introduction by award-winning author Ian Whybrow, and is beautifully illustrated to complement its mood and style.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of the Ancient World

    Hazel Mary Martell

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, March 15, 2006)
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Family Poems

    Belinda Hollyer, Holly Swain

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, March 20, 2003)
    Today's children experience many different types of families in their own as well as in their friends' lives. This exuberant collection includes more than 150 poems from some of today's best poets to reflect the enormous diversity of modern family life. Poems about individual family members are deftly interwoven with themes of belonging and togetherness, family feuds, shared memories, play, loss, and love. Holly Swain's delightful illustrations add sparkle and charm throughout. Bubbling with attitude and affection, this is a true celebration of families everywhere and a perfect collection to share.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Great Boy Stories: A Treasury of Classics from Children's Literature

    Michael Morpurgo

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Oct. 15, 2000)
    This handsome collection of carefully chosen and beautifully illustrated extracts celebrates favorite boy characters from children's literature. A new generation of readers will be delighted and inspired by the antics and adventures of timeless heroes such as Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist, Peter Pan, and Winnie-the-Pooh.
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  • The Kingfisher Book of Great Boy Stories: A Treasury of Classics from Children's Literature

    Michael Morpurgo

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Oct. 15, 2000)
    This handsome collection of carefully chosen and beautifully illustrated extracts celebrates favorite boy characters from children's literature. A new generation of readers will be delighted and inspired by the antics and adventures of timeless heroes such as Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist, Peter Pan, and Winnie-the-Pooh.
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  • Classic Animal Stories

    Sally Grindley

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, )
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  • Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills

    Clive Gifford

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, July 17, 2012)
    Soccer is one of the most universal sports, and the Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills by Clive Gifford is a fantastic one-stop guide to learning and playing the game. Featuring dynamic step-by-step design, practical advice on all aspects of the game from an expert author, and action-packed photography featuring today's leading pros, this book is a practical and accessible guide that will help young players of all levels improve their skills. Starting with the basics such as the rules and equipment, and moving through passing, heading, goal-keeping and scoring to more advanced topics such as volleys, swerves, and attacking―this book lays out the entire game in accessible, easy-to-follow instruction. Features on the all-time great players, the FIFA World Cup, and unusual versions on the sport enhance the core tutorials. Whether it's a young child just learning the game, a more experienced player building their skills, or a parent or coach who wants a good kid-friendly reference, this book is perfect for soccer fans everywhere.
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  • The Kingfisher Young People's Book of Space

    Martin Redfern

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 30, 1998)
    Embark on an exciting and educational tour of the cosmos in this information-packed guide -- from the first few seconds after the Big Bang to the remote-controlled Pathfinder expedition to Mars and beyond. The journey begins with an introduction to space exploration and humanity's relationship with the stars, from the astronomers of the ancient world, to the day-to-day work of orbiting satellites. Next is a tour of our own solar system, the Milky Way, and Galaxy: atmospheric planetscapes reveal the frozen methane seas of Pluto, while the carefully timed trajectory of the Voyager Probe provide stunning pictures from Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Full color photographs and computer-generated illustrations are carefully balanced with a succinct, informative text to provide curious young astronomers with a far-ranging understanding of the Universe. This cutting-edge guide is a visual and educational treat for children ready to seek the outer limits of their imaginations. Also includes a highly accessible factfile and glossary.
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