This work contains amusing illustrations & descriptive text which provide an interesting insight into the age of exploration & the beginnings of colonial enterprise. The book serves as an enlightening introduction to the early relationship between settlers & Native American tribes prefiguring tensions that would remain for centuries. Informative captions a complete glossary & an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction text. This is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 history & helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14. ...

As if the plague wasnt bad enough here comes the fiery antidote! As famous diary-keeper Samuel Pepys youll witness four days & four nights of fire & live to tell the tale. Find out how people lived in the London of 1666 how they coped in the aftermath & all importantly whodunnit!
- or at least who we think dunnit! The Danger Zone" is a constantly-growing library of over 50 exciting titles which transport the reader to the grisliest times & places in history. The first-person narrative approach puts the reader in the shoes (or sandals or army boots or cloth sacks) of some of the most unfortunate people ever to have lived
- from pyramid builders to viking explorers from medieval knights to the crew of the Titanic. Humourous cartoon-style illustrations & speech bubbles bring the characters to life while informative captions explain processes or chronological events. Each spread comes complete with a Handy Hint box offering a clever tip on how to survive whatever ghastly situation youve found yourself in."

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This is an ideal text for shared & guided reading for Key Stage 2 pupils within the framework of the National Literacy Strategy. It is set in the 1840s & casts the reader as a farmer setting out on the journey of a lifetime seeking the fertile farmlands of Oregon. Travelling overland as part of a wagon train from the east coast of America to Oregon on the west coast you face dangers including high mountains lack of food & water & the prospect of catching various diseases. The cartoon-style illustrations & the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters & to follow the story right across North America. Will the wagon train succeed in reaching its goal? The book

Includes:: handy hints & informative captions to keep you alive on this dangerous journey!

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An account of the story of one of the most difficult adventures of all time across the bitterly cold continent of Antarctica. This book charts the events of the Endurance expedition & describes the ways in which Shackletons polar team dealt with extreme cold strong icy winds & the lack of food & water. The illustrations & text provide an insight into the conditions experienced by the explorers on this epic journey. ...

The Avro Vulcan was the last V Bomber to see active service in its primary role during the Falklands conflict. It is the most popular of the three & one aircraft has recently become airborne again after a long period of rejuvenation. It has always been a major attraction at air shows throughout the world attracting crowds who delight in its unique delta-wing shape & amazing manoeuvrability. The book examines the origins of the design the prototypes & experimental aircraft & goes on to explain the modifications that were made to the last of the breed. The author has access to many previously unpublished photographs & experimental design plans. This is because he is a leading member of the Avro Heritage Centre & discovered a great deal of unpublished material in their archives. ...

Now that she's settled in at Shadow Falls Camp Kylie Galen's determined to discover the extent of her supernatural abilities. But with a ghost insisting someone Kylie loves is about die & a rogue vampire on a murdering rampage Kylie's quest for answers is quickly put on hold. To make matters worse just when she's about to give her heart to Derek he starts growing distant. & when Lucas a werewolf with whom Kylie shares a secret past returns Kylie's feels more conflicted than ever. But she'll need both of their help because someone from the dark side of the supernatural world has plans for Kylie
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Mia Snow is part of an elite task force within the New Chicago Police Department & every night she stalks & kisses otherworldly predators. Now theres an alien serial killer preying upon humans Mia must use her psychic abilities & deadly fighting skills to find & stop this terror. Funny thing though. Her prime suspect an alien is also the only man shes ever loved. ...

Are you in charge of your life? Or are you being swept away by things that are seemingly out of your control? In AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN Anthony Robbins the bestselling author of UNLIMITED POWER shows the reader how to take immediate control of their mental emotional physical & financial destiny. ...

Exonerated by the Vampyre High Council & returned to her position of High Priestess at Tulsas House of Night Neferet has sworn vengeance on Zoey. But Zoey has found sanctuary on the Isle of Skye & is being groomed by Queen Sgiach to take over for her there. Being Queen would be cool wouldnt it? & what about Stevie Rae & Rephraim? The Raven Mocker refuses to be used against Stevie Rae but what choice does he have when no one in the entire world including Zoey would be ok with their relationship? Does he betray his father or his heart? ...

Prince Gar now has the magic for Weather Working & is able to keep his enemies at bay while Asher has become the most powerful Olken in the history of Lur. Peace & prosperity seem assured for the two of them. But Morg the evil sorcerer mage remains trapped inside a shattered body. He knows his time is running out & that desperate measures are called for. Unwittingly Gar & Asher become caught up in a dangerous deception which threatens to tear apart the kingdom & destroy the fragile balance between Olken & Doranen. & no one not even Dathne & her secret Circle is prepared for the consequences when the Innocent Mage is revealed at last.. . ...