Nine hundred years ago the Pope initiated one of the most controversial episodes in Christian history by stating that God wanted European knights to wage a fierce & bloody war against Islam & recapture Jerusalem. Thus was the First Crusade born. Its story is compelling capable of inspiring awe through tales of bold adventure & revulsion through excesses of violence & barbarity while at the same time providing us with significant insights into medieval society morality & mentality. Tom Asbridge re-creates this fascinating period of history in a stunning narrative. Compelling & enlightening in equal measure & drawing on new research which has radically remoulded our understanding of the movement THE FIRST CRUSADE is a major work by an outstanding young historian. ...

When Rikki agrees to look after Emmas younger brother Elliot she reluctantly takes him to the beach for his surfing practise. Rikki takes great care to stay on dry land whilst Elliot is in the water after all she wouldnt want to turn into a mermaid in front of a beach full of people! But when Elliot gets into trouble Rikki has no choice but to jump in the sea & save him. Being rescued by Rikki has a strange effect on Elliot & he starts to develop a crush on her which Rikki isnt exactly pleased about! Will Elliot be able to keep her secret? ...

This colourful storybook is based on the number one & award-winning preschool childrens TV show on Channel 5 & Nickelodeon
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This photographic book tells the story of a child starting school & explores the confusing & often worrying feelings that a child might experience on their first day. It provides an ideal starting point for young children & adults to discuss first experiences. ' The Big Day' series is aimed at helping young children to understand & cope with change. Using simple sentences the books offer guidance through first experiences such as moving house the arrival of a new baby & going to hospital. ...

All the new Schofield & Sims dictionaries stand alone as excellent sources of reference. Supporting the Primary Framework for literacy the dictionaries & word books widen childrens vocabulary & improve their reading & writing skills. They have been carefully graded so that each builds on the earlier one
- thus providing a natural progression. The Schofield & Sims First Dictionary: contains more than 5000 headwords (plus short forms/plurals/alternative verb forms/comparatives/superlatives) gives help with some pronunciation features a special introduction for children What is a dictionary? gives concise instructions on How to use this book reinforces knowledge of the alphabet by providing an alphabet strip on each page & is supported by the First Dictionary & Thesaurus Activities (available separately).
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For those of you who can’t wait until your 17th Birthday to get behind a wheel of a car then we have the perfect solution. First Drive is an exciting & safe way to learn to drive a car on a specially designated area.
You take control of the car on a safe area by the circuit where you will receive tuition in starting stopping & changing gear. Depending on location you may also have a classroom session covering basic roadcraft & car controls & try out the simulated urban road layout.

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This is a fantastic new edition of this bright & lively encyclopedia introducing young readers to the wonders of the animal world. Filled with information on mammals birds reptiles creepy-crawlies & waterlife this book answers such questions as ' Which animal has a tongue as long as its body?'; ' How does a whale breath?'; ' How does a snake see in the dark?'; & ' Why do zebras have stripes?'. Simple text amazing photographs detailed illustrations & a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to underst&. ...

This is a fantastic new edition of this bright & lively encyclopedia introducing young readers to the wonders of the past. Filled with historical information from the first people farmers cities & civilisations all the way to the World Wars & the modern day this book answers such questions as ' What were the pyramids for?'; ' Who lived in the Forbidden City?'; & ' When was the World Wide Web invented?'. Simple text amazing photographs detailed illustrations & a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to underst&. ...

This is an excellent reference for school projects. All major topics are explored. It

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This is a fantastic new edition of this bright & lively encyclopedia introducing young readers to the wonders of the sea. Filled with information on waves currents marine life & ocean exploration this book answers such questions as ' How deep is the ocean?' ' Which fish can blow itself up like a balloon?' & ' How do dolphins use sound to hunt?' Simple text amazing photographs detailed illustrations & a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to underst&. ...