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A retelling of the story of the Trojan War illustrated with collages featuring newspaper clippings of modern events from World War I through the Persian Gulf war.
Children can find out what jobs suit them from the angle of the subjects that interest them and what they excel at.
Children can find out what jobs suit them from the angle of the subjects that interest them and what they excel at.
Children can find out what jobs suit them from the angle of the subjects that interest them and what they excel at.
Children can find out what jobs suit them from the angle of the subjects that interest them and what they excel at.
Factual and interesting approach to each topic with primary sources explored throughout. Primary source material includes quotes, newspaper extracts, speeches, recollections, posters, propaganda, diaries and paintings.
This set contains the stories of six of New Zealands most famous people including their childhood and education, the paths that led to the achievements for which they became well known and their influence upon New Zealands history and culture. With original photographs many supplied by the subjects themselves. Written by award winning author Kevin Boon.
This set contains the stories of six of New Zealands most famous people including their childhood and education, the paths that led to the achievements for which they became well known and their influence upon New Zealands history and culture. With original photographs many supplied by the subjects themselves. Written by award winning author Kevin Boon.
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This set contains the stories of six of New Zealands most famous people including their childhood and education, the paths that led to the achievements for which they became well known and their influence upon New Zealands history and culture. With original photographs many supplied by the subjects themselves. Written by award winning author Kevin Boon.
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Today's military technology has advanced far beyond the weaponry of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Today's demands on the military are far different than two short decades ago. And with the incredible progress of technology in the past 20 years, the military hardware of today ( and tomorrow ( is more sophisticated than ever. The military experts at Popular Science take you on a guided tour of this technology in the accessible format that millions of Popular Science readers appreciate every month. From the JDAM smart bomb to the ... read more
The Earth has had many ice ages, the last one finished around 12,000 years ago and the Earth's temperatures were 4 to 8 degrees cooler. What if there was an ice age today? Find out how glaciers form, grow and retreat and how the continent of Antarctica can tell us about living in an ice age.
The spread of female suffrage is one of the success stories of the 20th century, but it was not achieved without a great deal of hardship. Eyewitnesses tell the story from both sides of the Atlantic, and we learn that even today there is still some way to go. 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 being a Suffragette. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make ... read more
Its 1692 and you're about to face the trial of your life as a suspected Salem witch! This is the harrowing story of the famous Salem witch trials and the frenzied witch hunt that gripped 17th Century America, told through the eyes of real-life accused 'witch' Priscilla Bishop. The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what suspect witches had to endure during witch trials.
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As far as we can tell, the earth is the only planet in the solar system where life exists. It is home to around 1.7 million known species, all kinds of plants and animals, and over 6 billion people. But before people appeared on the scene, what was here? How old is our planet? Discover the fascinating adventure of life on earth - the origins of the universe, how life forms evolve, fossils, the food chain, cloning and more, in this humourously illustrated title which has been translated from the French.
All About Food explains food’s journey through the human body, its role, its history and why healthy eating is important. What did our ancestors eat? How does the human body convert a steak into microscopic elements? Why do some people like to eat snakes, turtles and insects? Like breathing, eating is essential to survival – and it can also be a great pleasure. This book shows what happens inside your body when you eat, and how food and water keep you healthy. Translated from the French, this fascinating book is humou... read more
What's life on the police beat like, really? Retired cop Bill O'Brien takes the readers into the daily work lives of members of the New Zealand Police Force, with gripping tales of being on duty in the various branches of the police, everything from the dog handlers to the Armed Defenders Squad and police dive teams. Aimed at a young adult audience but of huge interest to all New Zealanders, this highly illustrated book is a unique insight and also a tribute to the men and women who protect us.
