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Conquests and Dynasties : History of the World by John Farndon
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Category: History | Series: History of the World | Reading Level: Grade 04-06
Jump back in time to discover what was happening in those oh-so-mysterious 'Middle Ages'. Some people were busy putting crowns on their heads, others were discovering mighty new religions, and many were invading far and wide...warlords carved out kingdoms in EuropeChina's only empress came to powerVikin ...Show more
Exploration and Revolution by John Farndon
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Category: History | Series: History of the World | Reading Level: Grade 04-06
Follow four centuries of discovery and change, from the moment the world was first explored to turbulent times when it turned upside down - even for people not going anywhere! See how...South American gold fuelled Spain's 'Golden Age'Ivan the Terrible made Russia BIGa French king lost his head (an ...Show more
First Cities and Empires 10,000 Bce- 476 Ce : History of the World by John Farndon
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Category: History | Series: History of the World | Reading Level: Grade 04-06
Take an enthralling journey from the Stone Age onwards to see how our ancestors became great builders and rulers. Just for starters, they grew food, discovered metals, made tools and invented writing - and it all led to... a mighty civilization in Egypt wise Chinese philosophy Maya culture in central Am ...Show more
How to live like a Carribean Pirate by John Farndon
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Category: History | Series: How to live like | Reading Level: Grade 05-08
The world goes dark for Jamie Flynn one day in 1717, when he's snatched from the quayside to join the crew of the fearsome Blackbeard. Join him on board as he: dangles above the waves in the crow's nest learns to fight with cutlass and pistol storms a treasure ship and shares the spoils witnesses Blackb ...Show more
How to live like a Samurai Warrior by John Farndon
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Category: History | Series: How to Live Like | Reading Level: Grade 05-08
At the age of five, Takeshi joins other youngsters to train as a noble samurai fighter. Join him in action as he: fires arrows at the gallop fights with the killer katana defeats three foes in bare-handed combat plunges into a great river battle If you can take on this tough life, the samurai 'way of th ...Show more
How to live like an Aztec Priest by John Farndon
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Category: History | Series: How to live like | Reading Level: Grade 05-08
It's the year 1518, the height of the Aztec Empire, and Ten Vulture is learning to become a priest - and a deadly warrior. On his adventures he has to: play ball games with NO hands learn secret rituals join war parties and snatch prisoners make human sacrifices to the gods Alongside the 'little priest' ...Show more
How to live like an Egyptian Mummy Maker by John Farndon
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Category: History | Series: How to live like | Reading Level: Grade 05-08
Travel down the Nile and into the heart of an ancient tomb with young Neferu, who is learning the mysterious work of embalming. You will see how: dog-headed Anubis weighs a dead person's heart brains and organs are removed maze-like pyramids are stocked with treasures the great pharoah Ramesses' mummy l ...Show more
Megafast: Buckle Up and Explore Some of the Fastest Machines Ever Made! by John Farndon
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Category: Junior Nonfiction
This brilliant book brings together over 30 of the fastest machines ever invented. With fantastically detailed true-to-life illustrations showcasing speedy supercars spectacular superbikes powerful planes and mighty monster trucks Megafast is packed with awesome speed machines that have broken records a ...Show more
Rocks, Minerals and Gems by John Farndon
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Category: Junior Nonfiction
From riverbeds to beaches, cliff faces to fields, unearth Earth's most precious rocks, minerals and gems, wherever you are in the world. Learn how to read the landscape for clues ans identify different rock types, from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone. The definitive guide to rocks, minerals and g ...Show more
The Last Century 1900-2000 by John Farndon
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Category: History | Series: History of the World | Reading Level: Grade 04-06
Step back into our most recent past and see how the modern world arrived. The century 'took off' with the Wright Brothers' historic flight, then swing between two devastating world wars and people's revolutions around the globe. Discover how...the Russian Revolution overthrew the tsarsthe Cold War split ...Show more
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