David Salariya
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2012
Description
This volume explores the most destructive event of the 20th century, a war that defined and shaped the world we live in today. Jim Pipe introduces the nations, as well as individuals, that participated and the politics that drove them, alongside fascinating trivia and quirky facts.
4) Dogs
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2013
Description
This title explores the history of man's best friend and the history of their relationship with our own species. It features chapters on dog origins and evolution, dog anatomical oddities, different dog species and breeds, and many more.
7) Hibernation
Author
Series
Publisher
Watts
Pub. Date
2002
Description
Flip the flaps to see what happens next! Illustrations using the device of split pages reveal the development of a subject over time. Each image is taken from the same viewpoint, so children can follow the changes taking place.
Author
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2008
Description
What is a wetland? What scary creatures live in there? Are wetlands always wet? Are wetlands in danger, and what can we do to help? This title introduces us to a variety of wetland animals from all around the world, and explores the diverse range of wetland environments that these creatures live in.
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2007
Description
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.
15) Bats
Author
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2004
Description
This entertaining series investigates the more grisly aspects of natural history. 'Bats' is packed with facts written in an accessible question and answer format.
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2010
Description
As a French refugee in the Second World War, you find hope in the Special Operations Executive in Britain. Your task? In the words of Winston Churchill, you must 'set Europe ablaze' by disrupting the Germans as much as possible. You must learn to fight, survive and possibly endure torture in your work as a secret agent.
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2016
Description
The books in 'The Danger Zone' series transport the reader back to the grisliest times and places in history. The first-person narrative puts the reader in the shoes of some of the most unfortunate people ever to have lived - from pyramid builders to viking explorers, and from medieval knights to the crew of the Titanic.
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2005
Description
This title tells the story of a brave soldier as he invades enemy countries, gains glory on the battlefield, loots, pillages, & encounters threats to his survival. The book charts with depth & accuracy, the battles, conquests & wars of Alexander the Great, from the start of his campaign to his death.