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Books in What Is the Story Of? series

  • Henry Ford: The People's Carmaker

    Haydn Middleton, Tony Morris

    Hardcover (Oxford University Press, Feb. 12, 1998)
    Henry Ford changed the face of the modern world. The incredible success of his "motor car for the multitudes" transformed industry and society, and made him the richest man on earth. His amazing story ranges from exhilarating success to personal disappointment.
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  • The Story of the Cleveland Indians

    Gordon Pueschner

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 1, 2007)
    Presents a history of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, which went through many team names in its early history, that also includes detailed information and statistics on one all-time great player from each position.
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  • Gandhi: The Father of Modern India

    Pratima Mitchell, Mrinal Mitra

    Paperback (Oxford Univ Pr, July 31, 2004)
    A wonderful new series of well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies with dramatic, evocative illustrations on every page. Each book tells the story of a remarkable person from the past, whose name and achievements have lived on far beyond their own time.Lively, narrative text by skilled storytellersColourful, picturebook style artwork will stimulate the imagination and linger in the memoryInternational range of charactersEach has a timeline and index for easy referenceThe biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2Young children love a good story. What better way to introduce them to the giants of our past than through these delightful books?The titles in the series have been chosen to cover a wide range of characters and to have both national and international appeal.
  • The Story of the Chicago Cubs

    Tyler Omoth

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 1, 2007)
    A history of the Chicago Cubs highlights the key players and memorable games of the baseball team.
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  • The Story of the Oakland Athletics

    Gordon Pueschner

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 1, 2007)
    Presents a history of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, which began its major league existence in Philadelphia, that also includes detailed information and statistics on one all-time great player from each position.
    W
  • The Story of the Chicago White Sox

    Mike O'Hearn

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 1, 2007)
    A history of the Chicago White Sox highlights the key players and memorable games of the baseball team.
    W
  • The Story of the Atlanta Braves

    Michael E. Goodman

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 1, 2007)
    A history of the Atlanta Braves highlights the key players and memorable games of the baseball team.
    R
  • The Story of the San Francisco Giants

    Adele Richardson

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 1, 2007)
    Presents a history of the San Francisco Giants baseball team, which began as the New York Gothams, that also includes detailed information and statistics on one all-time great player from each position.
    W
  • Great Ocean Explorer

    Haydn Middleton, Alan Marks

    Paperback (Oxford Univ Pr, July 31, 2004)
    A wonderful new series of well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies with dramatic, evocative illustrations on every page. Each book tells the story of a remarkable person from the past, whose name and achievements have lived on far beyond their own time.Lively, narrative text by skilled storytellersColourful, picturebook style artwork will stimulate the imagination and linger in the memoryInternational range of charactersEach has a timeline and index for easy referenceThe biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2Young children love a good story. What better way to introduce them to the giants of our past than through these delightful books?The titles in the series have been chosen to cover a wide range of characters and to have both national and international appeal.
  • William Shakespeare : The Master Playwright

    Haydn Middleton, Gerry Ball

    Paperback (Oxford Univ Pr, Sept. 30, 1997)
    A wonderful new series of well-told, beautifully illustrated biographies with dramatic, evocative illustrations on every page. Each book tells the story of a remarkable person from the past, whose name and achievements have lived on far beyond their own time.Lively, narrative text by skilled storytellersColourful, picturebook style artwork will stimulate the imagination and linger in the memoryInternational range of charactersEach has a timeline and index for easy referenceThe biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2Young children love a good story. What better way to introduce them to the giants of our past than through these delightful books?The titles in the series have been chosen to cover a wide range of characters and to have both national and international appeal.
  • The Story of the Houston Astros

    Adele Richardson

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 1, 2007)
    A history of the Houston Astros highlights the key players and memorable games of the baseball team.
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  • The Story of the Detroit Tigers

    Sara Gilbert

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, July 1, 2007)
    A history of the Detroit Tigers highlights the key players and memorable games of the baseball team
    R