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History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)

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

€ 8.74

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

€ 8.74

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

€ 8.03

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

€ 8.76

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

€ 8.75

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

€ 8.07

Paperback. The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of 3 and imprisoned at 19 and was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only 25. Elizabeth ruled for over forty years and led England through one of its most prosperous periods in history. Over 80 illustrations bring Gloriana and her court to life. Illustrator(s): Harrison, Nancy. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JB; YNH; YNM. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 137 x 194 x 8. Weight in Grams: 124.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780448448398
ISBN
9780448448398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.70

Paperback. .
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
DGS
Condition
New
SKU
V9780448481821
ISBN
9780448481821
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.79

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

€ 8.07

Paperback. Known as the keepers of modern-day fairy tales, The Brothers Grimm are as legendary as their stories. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were born in 1780s Germany and were inseparable throughout their childhood. While pursuing their law degrees, the two became fascinated with folktales and folk songs. Num Pages: 112 pages, full colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 3JF; 3JH; YNH; YNM; YNX. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 195 x 135 x 10. Weight in Grams: 124.
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Dgs
Condition
New
SKU
V9780448483146
ISBN
9780448483146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.70

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
€ 8.31

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
€ 10.89

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
€ 8.31

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

€ 10.79

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

€ 10.31

Hardback. Num Pages: 144 pages, Black and White Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBES; 3JD; YNH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 141 x 185 x 16. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
National Geographic Kids United States
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781426308697
ISBN
9781426308697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.51

Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 20 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBN; 1KBBW; 5AN; YNH; YQH. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 222 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 426.
Publisher
Ball Publishing United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781883052973
ISBN
9781883052973
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.85

Paperback. Series: National Geographic World History Biographies. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: YNA; YNH; YQA; YQH. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 174 x 246 x 8. Weight in Grams: 198.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
National Geographic Children's Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781426302480
ISBN
9781426302480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.78

Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YNH; YNM; YQH. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 215 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 440.
Publisher
Chicago Review Press United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613744383
ISBN
9781613744383
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.95

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
€ 7.87

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