Educational: History
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Educational: History
Paperback. America, always revered as the land of opportunity, is rich in stories about ambitious, determined individuals who worked hard and built businesses of their own. Yet, few people know about the many African American entrepreneurs who helped shape the American dream. This collection brings their stories to life. Series: Black Stars. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: YQH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 485 x 254 x 5. Weight in Grams: 365.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118436134
- ISBN
- 9781118436134
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 22.63
€ 27.99
€ 22.63
Paperback. Explore the American West with the people who settled it! In 1805, when William Clark first spotted the Pacific Ocean-highlighting the famous Lewis and Clark expedition across the continent-it marked the beginning of a massive westward movement that lasted through the century. Series: American Heritage, American Voices Series. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: YQH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 192 x 8. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118436080
- ISBN
- 9781118436080
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.87
€ 23.99
€ 19.87
Hardback. Big History is a new field on a grand scale. This title tells the story of the universe over time through a diverse range of disciplines that spans cosmology, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, evolutionary biology, anthropology, and archaeology, thereby reconciling traditional human history with environmental geography and natural history. Editor(s): Burke, Thomas; Simon, Richard B.; Behmand, Mojgan. Num Pages: 448 pages, 34 b/w images. BIC Classification: JNU; YQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 230 x 29. Weight in Grams: 734.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520283541
- ISBN
- 9780520283541
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.12€ 71.22
€ 93.12
€ 71.22
Paperback. It's important to learn about the U.S. presidents, but it's even better to have fun while doing it. Have Fun with the Presidents is filled with activities, recipes, games, puzzles, profiles, quotes, and fascinating facts, about all 42 American presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush. Num Pages: 132 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1K; YQH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 276 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 132
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471679059
- ISBN
- 9780471679059
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.42
€ 13.99
€ 12.42
Paperback. Incredible true stories of the most amazing women in American history They were courageous, resourceful pioneers, enduring and adventurous. They made arduous journeys, carved careers out of the wilderness, defied conventions, and fought for their freedom. They were community leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs. Series: Outrageous Women. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1KBB; YQH; YQN. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 233 x 191 x 8. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471383000
- ISBN
- 9780471383000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 16.14
€ 18.99
€ 16.14
Paperback. Fascinating activities that help kids discover the science of the ancient world. How did Mayan astronomers know when it was the first day of spring? How did the Greeks tell time with water? When did the Chinese pass on the secret of paper-making? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions in the pages of Ancient Science. Illustrator(s): Shems, Ed. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: YQH; YQS. Category: (EJ) Primary; (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 179 x 251 x 9. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471215950
- ISBN
- 9780471215950
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 17.10
€ 19.99
€ 17.10
Hardcover. Taking the film "The Dead Poet's Society" as his inspiration, Vittorio Hosle creates a place where the great philosophers of antiquity and their modern successors can all meet. They gather in the "Cafe of the Dead But Ever Young Philosophers" and discuss eleven-year-old Nora K.'s letters. Translator(s): Rendall, Steven. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; YQH. Category: (ES) Secondary; (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- First Edition (US) First Printing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268008949
- ISBN
- 9780268008949
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 30.54
€ 30.54
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253008213
- ISBN
- 9780253008213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 31.33
€ 34.99
€ 31.33
Paperback. Bruce Lesh has refined a method of teaching history that mirrors the process used by historians, where students are taught to ask questions of evidence and develop historical explanations. In this book he shows teachers how to successfully implement his methods in the classroom. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; YQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 187 x 28. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stenhouse Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571108128
- ISBN
- 9781571108128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.77
€ 36.77
Paperback. Series: Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories. BIC Classification: 1KBB; YNM; YQH; YQN; YXZ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 185 x 145 x 10. Weight in Grams: 181.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781515745525
- ISBN
- 9781515745525
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.81
€ 9.81
Paperback. In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents. This is the story of the plotting, risk-taking, deceit, and genius that created the atomic bomb. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white photographs throughout. BIC Classification: YQH; YQS; YQT. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Publisher
- Palgrave USA
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781250050649
- ISBN
- 9781250050649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.49
€ 17.99
€ 17.49
Paperback. Did you know that the Hun warriors used raw meat for saddles? This work covers people, events institutions and bad ideas, alphabetically from April Fool's Day to zany Zoos. Complete with photos and illustrations, this work explains the hows and whys of the unbelievable, yet true. Num Pages: 224 pages, photos & cartoons. BIC Classification: YQH; YRG. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 274 x 217 x 17. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Workman Publishing United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780761136842
- ISBN
- 9780761136842
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Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.44
€ 15.99
€ 12.44
Hardback. Born in Paris, to Chinese parents, Yo-Yo Ma began playing the cello when he was a child. At the age of five he was already playing Bach's challenging cello suites. A short time later, Ma immigrated to the United States with his parents, who established a new home in New York City. This biography of Yo-Yo Ma is for musicians or music enthusiasts. Num Pages: 119 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YQB; YQH. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 242 x 169 x 12. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791092705
- ISBN
- 9780791092705
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 30.54
€ 35.99
€ 30.54
Paperback. This set of eight detailed A3 images shows how developments in transport reflected the great social changes in Victorian times. The images include rail, river and road travel from coach and horses to trams, bicycles and the early motor car. The pack also contains links to other resources, along with some fascinating facts. Series: Photo Pack. Num Pages: 8 pages, 8 x photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 4KHJ; YQH; YQT. Category: (EJ) Primary; (XT) Teacher text. Dimension: 297 x 213 x 2. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- English Heritage United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 8
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781873592465
- ISBN
- 9781873592465
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.22
€ 17.22
Paperback. The People Who Came is an established and highly popular three-book history course for lower forms in Caribbean Secondary Schools. Num Pages: 144 pages, maps, diagrams, illustrations, colour photographs. BIC Classification: YQH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 237 x 188 x 7. Weight in Grams: 250.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Hodder Education United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2Rev Ed
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780582766570
- ISBN
- 9780582766570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.00
€ 25.00
Paperback. At sixteen, Irishman Ernest Shackleton left school, joined the navy and became a legendary explorer. Written by the best-selling author on Polar exploration, this is the story of Shackleton, whose men called him 'The Boss', involving four expeditions to the snow and ice of Antarctica over 20 years between 1901 and 1922. Illustrator(s): Brady, Annie. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1MTS; 5AH; YFY; YQG; YQH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (EJ) Primary; (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 209 x 150 x 10. Weight in Grams: 192.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- The Collins Press
- Edition
- reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781905172276
- ISBN
- 9781905172276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.69
€ 8.69
Hardback. Maya Lin, the daughter of Chinese immigrants, was born in small-town America. Lin broke onto the American scene as a college senior, when she won a national competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. This is the portrait of the artist, whose use of her cultural heritage brings drama and emotional impact to her work. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; YQA; YQH. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 13. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791092682
- ISBN
- 9780791092682
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.51
€ 38.99
€ 33.51
Hardback. In turn ruled by the Golden Horde in the 13th century, the Grand Principality of Lithuania and Poland, then Russia and the Soviet Union, Ukraine's people strive to reclaim their identity. With a full-color format, essential facts and history at a glance, bibliography, and other study features, this work offers an introduction to this nation. Editor(s): Gritzner, Charles F. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUK; YQH. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 395.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publications
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791092071
- ISBN
- 9780791092071
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.51
€ 38.99
€ 33.51
Hardback. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula. It shares borders with seven Arab nations: Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait to the north, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to the east, and Yemen and Oman to the south. Much of the country has a desert climate, averaging less than a few inches of percipitation per year. Series: Creation of the Modern Middle East. Num Pages: 112 pages, full-colour & black-&-white photographs & maps, chronology & timeline, bibliography, web. BIC Classification: 1FBXS; YQH. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 363.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604130232
- ISBN
- 9781604130232
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.57
€ 45.99
€ 38.57
Hardcover. Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. This book explores Egypt's broad political, economic, social, and cultural developments, from the mighty civilization of the past to the diverse cultural and political landscape, covering almost 6,000 years of history. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1HBE; YQH. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Facts on File
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816066728
- ISBN
- 9780816066728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.98€ 52.74
€ 56.98
€ 52.74
Paperback. An investigative history course directly accessible to all pupils at Key Stage 3. Series Editor(s): McAleavy, Tony. Series: Cambridge History Programme Key Stage 3. Num Pages: 66 pages, 4 colour book. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3J; 4KHN; YNM; YQH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 275 x 214 x 6. Weight in Grams: 208. Diversity and Development. Series: Cambridge History Programme Key Stage 3. 64 pages, 4 colour book. An investigative history course directly accessible to all pupils at Key Stage 3. Cateogry: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. BIC Classification: 1KB; 3J; 4KHN; YNM; YQH. Dimension: 275 x 214 x 6. Weight: 216. Series Editor(s) :McAleavy, Tony.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521428460
- ISBN
- 9780521428460
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.46
€ 22.46
Paperback. Change and Conflict addresses Core 2 of the Northern Ireland history curriculum. Series: Irish History in Perspective. Num Pages: 82 pages, 25 colour plates 45 photographs 10 maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 4KHN; YQH. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education. Dimension: 275 x 220 x 4. Weight in Grams: 248. Clean copy with some shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KOG0004994
- ISBN
- 9780521466035
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Hardback. Madam C J Walker originally named Sarah Breedlove was the first in her formerly enslaved family to be born free. Poor for most of her life, Walker invented a line of hair-care products when she was 37 years old. Eleven years later, she owned her own thriving business, the Madam C J Walker Manufacturing Company. This book presents her story. Series: Black Americans of Achievement. Num Pages: 112 pages, full-colour & black-&-white photographs, sidebars, chronology, further reading & web site. BIC Classification: 5AM; YFY; YQH. Category: (ES) Secondary; (JC) Children's (6-12); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 13. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604130720
- ISBN
- 9781604130720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.51
€ 38.99
€ 33.51
Hardback. Vera Wang is a top fashion designer whose name is known around the world. A perfectionist with an eye for detail, Wang has infused her work with a simple gracefulness that is truly timeless. This biography shows readers what motivates and inspires this strong-willed visionary to create distinct fashions that bring out a woman's spirit. Num Pages: 120 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; YQH; YQTD. Category: (ES) Secondary. Dimension: 235 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780791092729
- ISBN
- 9780791092729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 33.51
€ 38.99
€ 33.51