"With thanks to models Katie Birch on Jake, Alison Higgins on Jessica, Carly Alder
on Bobby's Girl, Kate Furzer on Honey, Terri Perry on Wellie and Max, Danielle
Reddan on Alfie, Zoe Reddan on Styllo, Philippa Reed on Lucy and Solly, Ciara
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"... Lake Managing designer: Mary Cartwright Managing editors: Philippa Wingate
and Felicity Brooks Additional photography by Kit Houghton Additional
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"This is a new edition of this hugely entertaining guide to castles, published in association with English Heritage. This book helps you to find out what it was like to live inside a castle, discover where people ate, slept and made merry and even experience a siege in action in this packed and informative history. Stunning photographs are combined with artwork and unique computer graphics so that readers will experience the world of cas ..."
"How does the captain know which way to fly the plane? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about planes. Planes is part of an exciting new series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own."
"Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Greece, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, and notable personalities."
"Have you ever wanted to fly in a plane? Here are the facts and photographs to support any question a beginning reader would have about a plane."
Animals Talk, Too (Literacy Links) by Graham Meadows, IanMcnee Paperback, 16 Pages, Published 2001 by Shortland Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-7901-0224-5, ISBN: 0-7901-0224-2
"This fun-filled book is full of information about the origins of the English language, how works are invented, and some silly slang words! You'll also find ridiculous riddles, playful palindromes, time-tested tongue-twisters, and much more!"
"This title helps children to virtually tour the Ancient World. With a guidebook format, including maps of ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt and "top tips for tourists" on each page, this book should appeal to young travellers. It uncovers the realities behind everyday life from the practicalities of getting around, shopping and entertainment to the cultural aspects of religion and art. Hilarious cartoons, fact-filled text, timelines and a ..."
True Stories of Gangsters (True Adventure Stories) by Henry Brook, IanMcnee Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2004 by Usborne Pub Ltd ISBN-13: 978-0-7945-0722-0, ISBN: 0-7945-0722-0
"Collects eleven stories of gangsters, with ten set in America in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, and one of Australian Ned Kelley of the late 1800s."
"A comprehensive history of the Romans in Britain, from Julius Caesar's first invasions and Boudicca's rebellion to the founding of Roman London and the building of Hadrian's Wall. Full of detailed illustrations, dramatic artwork, reconstructions, photographs of Roman mosaics, statues and other artefacts."
"Library Friendly Edition of original- From the beaches of Dunkirk to the air raid shelters in the Blitz, this book tells the story of Britain during the most destructive war of the 20th century."
"From battles and beheadings, to plots and plague, this book tells the story of life in Britain under the Tudors and Stuarts. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, detailed reconstructions, paintings and maps."
Don't Worry Creative Solutions (Literacy Links Plus Guided Readers Fluent) by Pauline Cartwright, IanMcnee Paperback, 16 Pages, Published 2001 by Shortland Publications ISBN-13: 978-0-7901-0242-9, ISBN: 0-7901-0242-0
"Stories in the Travelman Short Stories series take the reader to places of mystery, fantasy, horror, romance, and corners of the universe yet unexplored. In turn, readers take them on the bus or subway, slip them into briefcases and lunchboxes, and send them from Jersey to Juneau. Each classic or original short story is printed on one sheet of paper and folded like a map. This makes it simple to read while commuting, convenient to car ..."
"This early work by Jerome K. Jerome was originally published in 1893 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Dancing Partner' is a short story about the scarcity of young men as dancing dancing partners and a creepy solution offered by a mechanical toy maker. Jerome Klapka Jerome was born in Walsall, England in 1859. Both his parents died while he was in his early teens, and he was forced to quit sch ..."