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What They Don't Tell You About: Ancient Greeks
by Robert FowkeDid you know that Greek athletes used to win olive oil as prizes? From hunky heroes to funky philosophers, the Ancient Greeks have had a gigantic influence on life as we know it! Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this will dish the real dirt on those Ancient Greek culture vultures.
What They Don't Tell You About: Ancient Egyptians
by David JayDid you know that Egyptian policemen used monkeys to arrest people? The Ancient Egyptians lived half of their lives up to their eyes in mud, the other half choking on desert sand, and spent most of their time thinking about dying! Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you just how weird life in Ancient Egypt REALLY was ...
What They Don't Tell You About: Vikings
by Robert FowkeDid you know that Vikings liked to slurp blood soup for supper? Highly-practised in the art of thuggery, the Vikings loved their drink, sacrificed humans in the name of religion and didn't bother with school! Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you what the blood-thirsty Vikings were REALLY like ...
What They Don't Tell You About: World War II
by Robert FowkeDid you know that Adolf Hilter wasn't, in fact, German? The Second World War brought horror and heartache to millions of people all over the globe, and it turned everyday living upside down too. Any history book will give you the boring facts THEY think you should know, but only this one will tell you what life during World War II was REALLY like ...
What They Don't Tell You About: World War I
by Robert FowkeThis book explains how the war started, what it was about and who it involved. It describes the major battles and looks at what life was like for the soldiers in the trenches, the pilots in the air, the sailors at sea and the civilians back home. Written in the lively style common to this series, the author deals with this difficult subject in a sensitive and skilful manner, introducing humour only where appropriate. With black line illustrations throughout.
The Man With No Face: Tremors
by David Kearney John YeomanThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
The Ghost Bus: Tremors
by Anthony MastersThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
The Claygate Hound: Tremors
by Jan Dean Tony KerinsThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
Plant Attack: Tremors
by David Browne Brian MorseThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
Nightwing Towers: Tremors
by Doffy Weir Laurence StaigThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
My Teacher The Ghost: Tremors
by Emma FischelThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
Ghost On The Landing: Tremors
by Eleanor Allen Harvey ParkerThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
Beware The Wicked Web: Tremors
by Alan Marks Anthony MastersThese ghostly adventures and spine-chilling stories are great for reads for reluctant readers. Written by well-known authors and illustrated by much-loved illustrators, this series will appeal to boys and girls.
Thomas and the Tinners: Gripping Tales
by Jill Paton Walsh Alan MarksThe miner's work is hard-they need pasties to keep them going. When Thomas shares his pasty with a small miner, he is rewarded with a wish. But soon, more miners appear and Thomas regrets his kindness-until he faces an even bigger problem...
Gripping Tales: The Thief's Daughter
by Alan MarksThe key was so beautiful ... it would open something very precious.Magpie's father tells amazing stories, and teaches her right from wrong. So when she discovers the golden key, she tries to find its owner. At first the key leads only to trouble, but in the end it brings Magpie's family good fortune - and the most amazing story of them all...
The Shoemaker's Boy: Gripping Tales
by Joan Aiken Alan MarksAs Jem, the Shoemaker's boy, works at night in his father's shop he has three strange visitors asking for some silver keys. Jem must keep the silver keys safe, but how...?
Gripping Tales: The King in the Forest
by Michael Morpurgo Tony KerinsAs a boy, Tod saves the small white fawn from certain death. They grow up together but when the fine stag leaves, Tod could never have predicted that he would become so powerful that he becomes King. And no kingdom can have two kings.
Fair's Fair: Gripping Tales
by Leon Garfield Brian HoskinJackson is cold and starving in the dreadful winter weather. He's looking forward to the steaming pie that is payment for a long night's work. When the huge black dog comes - growling and glaring - Jackson gives it half his meal. One bargain soon leads to another - and to some unexpected rewards . . .With an engaging (and very creepy) story, illustrated in colour and black and white on every double page spread, this story is ideal for newly confident readers.
Emily''s Legs
by Dick King-SmithEmily was like her ninety-nine brothers and sisters, until she won all the eight-legged races at spider sports. People grew suspicious. And then, they counted her legs. She had ten!It''s not her fault, but everyone turns against her. But there''s something very special about Emily''s legs that will change her life for ever . . .
Birdy and the Ghosties: Gripping Tales
by Jill Paton Walsh Alan MarksSometimes, Birdy watches her father row people across the dangerous sea, but when the wrinkled old woman asks to be ferried across, Birdy jumps in too. The woman tells Birdy that she has second sight, but Birdy isn't sure she wants this special gift. However, soon she finds that looking twice at things can bring the most unexpected results . . .With an engaging story told in short chapters, and illustrations in black and white and colour on every double-page spread, this short novel is ideal for newly confident readers.
The Paralympics
by Nick HunterThis book looks at the Paralympics, from the athletes and the sports to the stadiums and the spectators!
The Olympics: Olympic Champions
by Nick HunterFrom Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis to Michael Phelps and Tom Daley, this book looks at potential champions.
The Olympics: Behind the Scenes at the Olympics
by Nick HunterFrom the winning bid to the Olympic village and stadiums, this book looks beyond the sports and into all aspects, such as the costs involved, the media and where events will take place around the country.
The Olympics: Olympic Sports
by Nick HunterFrom basketball to athletics and many other team or individual sports inbetween, this book looks at the different sports that feature at the Olympics.
Titanic: Lost and Saved
by Brian MosesFirst-hand accounts alongside a wealth of original documents, photographs and letters, this title tells the story of the Titanic, from descriptions of the passengers and the ship inside and out to why the Titanic was considered 'unsinkable' and the dangers of floating ice. Stories of heroism on board, stories from the lifeboats and theories for raising the Titanic are included. The book concludes by considering lessons that were learnt from this disaster.