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History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
Paperback. Born into a close knit family in Chicago, Michelle Robinson was a star student who graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law. Then in 1992, she married another promising young lawyer and the rest, as they say, is history. This compelling, easy-to-read biography is illustrated by New Yorker artist John O'Brien. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JMC; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 137 x 193 x 7. Weight in Grams: 126.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448478630
- ISBN
- 9780448478630
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.88
€ 7.88
Paperback. Much of his early life remains a mystery, he began his career as a sailor during Queen Anne's War. He settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go "a-pirating." Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 193 x 134 x 6. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Grosset and Dunlap United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448483085
- ISBN
- 9780448483085
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.54
€ 8.54
Paperback. After escaping to the North in 1838, as a free man he gave powerful speeches about his experience as a slave. He was so impressive that he became a friend of President Abraham Lincoln, as well as one of the most famous abolitionists of the nineteenth century. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 137 x 193 x 7. Weight in Grams: 128.
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448479118
- ISBN
- 9780448479118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.92
€ 7.92
Paperback. Calling for non-violent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights around the world. Gandhi is recognized internationally as a symbol of hope, peace, and freedom. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 112 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1FKA; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 194 x 137 x 7. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- DGS
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448482354
- ISBN
- 9780448482354
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.94
€ 7.94
Paperback. Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning to create the Mongol Empire and conquer almost the entire continent of Asia. As ruler of the largest empire in human history, he was as respected as he was feared. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: 1F; 3H; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 135 x 192 x 4. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448482606
- ISBN
- 9780448482606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.59
€ 8.59
Paperback. Joan of Arc was born in a small French village during the worst period of the Hundred Years' War. At age 11, Joan began to see religious visions telling her to join forces with the King of France. By the time she was a teenager, she was leading troops into battle in the name of her country. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3H; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 137 x 194 x 11. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448483047
- ISBN
- 9780448483047
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.03
€ 8.03
Paperback. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush with power, he named himself dictator for life. On the Ides of March, Caesar was brutally assassinated by senators determined to end his tyranny, bringing his reign to an end. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 112 pages, full colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 193 x 163 x 5. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- DGS
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448480831
- ISBN
- 9780448480831
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.99€ 7.90
€ 7.99
€ 7.90
Paperback. Now, a two and a half year long museum exhibit of Tut's treasures is touring major cities in the U.S., drawing record crowds. This Who Was . . . ? Is complete with 100 black and white illustrations and explains the life and times of this ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of the tomb's discovery, as well as myths and so called mummy curses. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 137 x 194 x 7. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448443607
- ISBN
- 9780448443607
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.91
€ 7.91
Paperback. From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life. She was born into royalty in 1755 and married the future king of France at age 15. The poor people of France blamed her for their poverty. Her spending helped incite the French Revolution. In 1793 she quite literally lost her head because of it. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 137 x 193 x 8. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448483108
- ISBN
- 9780448483108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.62
€ 8.62
Paperback. Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics. There she met a professor Pierre Curie, and they got married. Together they discovered two elements and won a Nobel Prize in 1903. This book tells her story. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrated. BIC Classification: YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 138 x 193 x 6. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- DGS
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448478968
- ISBN
- 9780448478968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.72
€ 8.72
Paperback. He spent twenty seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who was..? Series. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JJ; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 195 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448479330
- ISBN
- 9780448479330
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.43
€ 7.43
Paperback. Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and travelled, inspiring everyone she met and sharing her story. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 195 x 136 x 9. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780448486789
- ISBN
- 9780448486789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.94
€ 7.94
Paperback. Why were people so afraid of the Vikings? Why were some buried in boats? These are just two of the many questions tackled in this enjoyable look at the Vikings. This newly revised internet-linked edition is full of fun and facts about everyday Viking life and contains links to young and relevant websites. Illustrator(s): Cuzik, David. Series: Starting Point History. Num Pages: 32 pages, full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 1DN; 3F; 4KHF; 5AG; YNH; YNM; YQH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 240 x 205. .
- Publisher
- Usborne Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 32
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474910514
- ISBN
- 9781474910514
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.91
€ 8.99
€ 7.91
Hardback. An indispensable source of information and ideas to support the study of biography and key figures across the curriculum. Each title looks at 50 people who have made their mark on history. Colourful, accessible entries describe famous lives and legacies and provide reliable, internet-linked lists of resources to explore. Series: Who's Who in ?. Num Pages: 48 pages, Colour photos and graphics throughout. BIC Classification: 5AH; YNH; YQW. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 256 x 197 x 10. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 48
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408104279
- ISBN
- 9781408104279
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.50
€ 17.99
€ 15.50
Paperback. What did Haydn's wife use for curling-paper for her hair? What did Schubert do with his old spectacles case? Why was Dvorak given a butcher's apron when he was a little boy? Why did Tchaikovsky spit on a map of Europe? Addressing these questions, this work contains facts, dates and anecdotes, interspersed with black-and-white line illustrations. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: YNC; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 196 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 232.
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780571224784
- ISBN
- 9780571224784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.98
€ 11.99
€ 9.98
Paperback. Find out all the really important things about the Second World War with this brilliant book of questions and answers in association with Imperial War Museums. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJH; 5AK; YNH; YNJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 131 x 196 x 10. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Main Market Ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447226185
- ISBN
- 9781447226185
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.84
€ 8.99
€ 7.84
Paperback. The history of the Tudors and Stewarts interpreted and illustrated in an exciting way for children. Illustrator(s): Howells, Graham. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JB; 3JD; YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 178.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Gomer Press
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848511682
- ISBN
- 9781848511682
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.71
€ 10.71
Paperback. Winston Churchill was far more than a just successful wartime leader. International war correspondent, WWI soldier and Nobel Prize winning writer, Churchill will always be remembered as the man who led the allied forces to victory, freeing Europe from the tyranny of Nazism. Series: Real Lives. Num Pages: 128 pages, No. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; YNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 199 x 8. Weight in Grams: 112.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408131176
- ISBN
- 9781408131176
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.86
€ 8.99
€ 8.86
Paperback. Everything you need to know about World War I! Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white). BIC Classification: 3JJF; YNH; YNJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 195 x 134 x 11. Weight in Grams: 124.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Unabridged edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447227717
- ISBN
- 9781447227717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.86
€ 8.99
€ 7.86
Paperback. Series: Magic Tree House Fact Tracker. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; YNH; YNJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 194 x 132 x 9. Weight in Grams: 142.
- Publisher
- Random House USA Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Dgs
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781101936399
- ISBN
- 9781101936399
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.58
€ 9.99
€ 8.58
Paperback. Everything you need to know about World War II. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YNH; YNJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 137 x 10. Weight in Grams: 122.
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447227687
- ISBN
- 9781447227687
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 7.83
€ 8.99
€ 7.83
Paperback. Series: You Choose World War II. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 190 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 156.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781620657188
- ISBN
- 9781620657188
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 10.74
€ 10.99
€ 10.74
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- National Geographic Kids
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- National Geographic Kids Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426313820
- ISBN
- 9781426313820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.11
€ 9.99
€ 9.11
Paperback. Get ready.. as the captain of a Spanish treasure ship sailing in the Spanish Main, you're about to get captured as a pirate's prisoner! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Illustrator(s): Dave, Antram. Series: You Wouldn't Want to be.. Num Pages: 40 pages, full colour. BIC Classification: YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 241 x 217 x 4. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Salariya Book Company Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909645714
- ISBN
- 9781909645714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 8.60
€ 9.99
€ 8.60