The proud queen of Connacht demands to own the Brown Bull of Ulster, and attacks on the first day of winter, knowing an ancient curse will cripple all the men of Ulster until the first day of spring.
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps_______________Ideal for readers aged 7+Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories.
This is a non-fiction novel (except for usually name-change) about a high-school student turned Marine (ultimately Corporal) serving in the Korean War, containing experiences, including training in Boot Camp, travel, romance, humor, gimmicks, friendships, high commands, tragedies, strenuous combat, becoming temporary prisoner, being wounded and hospitalized, lifestyles of Koreans and others, enemies, R & R, and facts not previously revealed.
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Stories of the First World War from the bestselling Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful Horrible Histories.
World War II, 1940, in the Nazi-occupied city of Rouen, France: Despite Germany's stranglehold on the French, Benjamin Cohen, an introverted but musically talented adolescent, defies his father to study the carillon in the Catholic cathedral, a huge instrument of fifty-five bells.
A collection of twelve fantastic, true stories about war in the air and on land during World War I - including the growing importance of aeroplanes in the war, German bombing raids, the terror of the zeppelins, life in the trenches, the tragedy of Gallipoli and a daring escape from a prisoner of war camp during WWI.
Beginner readers are transported back to medieval times to learn about life as a knight and what living in a castle was like in this fun and informative book, with audio narration and illustrations that bring history to life.
New series from DK designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love readingBattle at the Castle is a 'Starting To Read Alone' reader, perfect for children beginning to read alone as they develop skills to read confidently, accurately, fluently and with good understanding.
A commemoration of brave yet largely forgotten women who served in the First World War In time for the 2014 centennial of the start of the Great War, this book brings to life the brave and often surprising exploits of 16 fascinating women from around the world who served their countries at a time when most of them didn't even have the right to vote.
When you think of the American Revolution, perhaps you envision the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's infamous ride, or George Washington crossing the Delaware River.
