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Spoken history - on demand! Press a button, and the voice of perhaps the 20th century's most riveting and revered civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., resonates with a dynamic message of hope and determination - guaranteed to send chills up your spine!(c)2003, 24 x 36 inch display. Middle/high school.

Shackleton's descendants take on the expedition that beat him, in the most extreme Antarctic challenge known to man. On the 29th of October 1908, a party of four men, led by Ernest Shackleton set out to be the first to reach the South Pole. Three months later, their mission was in ruins and they faced certain death if they carried on. Just 97 miles from the South Pole, Shackleton turned back. One hundred years on, in October 2008, a team that included descendants of that original party, led by Henry Worsley, set out from Shackleton... read more

Joan of Arc left home when she was 15. She led the French army to victory at 16. At 19, she was burned to death at the stake. Angel or witch? Saint or heretic? Messenger from God or crazy teenager? Who was Joan of Arc?

Everyone's lives will, at some time, have been touched by a moment of sporting heroism. Whether it was Ellen MacArthur's triumphant finish off the French coast in 2005, or Bobby Charlton's long-range goal that transformed England's fortunes against Mexico in 1966, we have all witnessed heroic acts - or indeed moments of epic failure and pain - that have changed our mortal world, and have lifted us, even if only briefly, out of ourselves. In this gripping new book, Simon Barnes brings together his 50 sporting heroes of the last 50 ... read more

Jacqueline van Maarsen's first book - "My Name is Anne, She Said, Anne Frank" - ends in 1947, two years after the death of her close friend Anne Frank. But Anne's death did not spell the end of the friendship. Otto Frank clung desperately to his deceased daughter's dearest friend. Having remained silent about her friendship with Anne Frank for decades after the war, Jacqueline van Maarsen finally decided to tell her story, hoping to expose half-truths and fabrications surrounding her former friend and to respect Anne Frank's legacy... read more

<b>This is a fascinating and very moving account of a remarkable friendship.</b> "For years after Anne Frank's diary was published, the identity of her 'best friend' was secret. Then [author Jacqueline] van Maarsen owned up. Now she has written about the Anne she knew - vain, pretty, sexually curious. The little girl who giggled with Jacqueline van Maarsen has become the face of six million victims of the Holocaust, and, to many, a Jewish martyr."- <i>Sunday Telegraph</i> Jacqueline van Maars... read more

The descriptive text provides an interesting insight into exploration in the 16th century. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like sailing with Francis Drake.

The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourages readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like exploring with Captain Cook. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers. It fits into KS2 History, providing an insight into 'significant people, events and places in the past'.

The amusing illustrations and descriptive text provide an interesting insight into the age of sea exploration and the meeting of cultures in the New World. The book serves as an enlightening introduction to the life of Christopher Columbus, including his struggles to finance his journeys, his sometimes infamous behaviour and his final lonely days. Informative captions, a comprehensive glossary and an index make this title an ideal and fun introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shar... read more

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 and describes the ways in which Shackleton's polar team dealt with extreme cold, strong icy winds and the lack of food and water. The illustrations and text provide an insight into the conditions experienced by the explorers on this epic journey.

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Kiwi Heroes brings together the tales of 50 of New Zealand's bravest people. Some of the people featured are household names - some are barely known outside their own households. Some have become heroes in a moment, some over a lifetime. Some are professionals who have gone beyond the call of duty; others are ordinary people who have been plunged into terrifying circumstances and responded with astonishing bravery. Many have forfeited their lives or their livelihoods for the sake of others. All have great stories to tell.

‘The Dalai Lama’s smile and his ability to forgive mean so much more when you know the circumstances of his life.’ Author Andrew Crowe, meeting a young Chinese tourist on the Potala Palace roof in 2002, tells her the marvellous story, forbidden to her people, of the 14th Dalai Lama. He tells of the Dalai Lama’s remote and humble family home and how, at the age of two and a half, he was already a child with an extraordinary presence and sense of destiny when he was recognised as the next spiritual leader of ... read more

Famous New Zealanders series, junior non-fiction.

Famous New Zealanders series, junior non-fiction.

What exactly made Alexander so Great? King by age 20, he led an army of 50,000 men and defeated armies five times the size of his own. He conquered most of the known world. Over two thousand years later he is regarded as one of the greatest leaders of all time. Was he a brilliant warrior or a ruthless invader? Ages 10+.

Discover the lives of some impressive New Zealand men and women - people who have achieved fame through their exploits as scientists, pioneers, adventurers, leaders, inventors, artists and sportspeople.
Where have they come from? What was their early childhood like? What made them successful? This collection samples and celebrates 50 famous New Zealanders. As well as the greats - Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Peter Blake and Jean Batten - there are experts on Giant squid and orca, powerful women, one of the most famous film prod... read more

The story of the police service in New Zealand and a look at the full range of services to the community that the police provide.

This book covers important water safety skills and gives an insight into surf lifesaving, an important job in our coastal country. Learn the history of surf livesaving and how to be a lifeguard. One in a series of books showing how New Zealand society and community service organisations interrelate.