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From Wales to Westminster: Martyn Lloyd Jones

Author: Christopher Catherwood
Publication Date: 31 March 1999

The biography of the Welsh preacher from the 20th century, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, specifically aimed at younger readers. ...

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The Slimy Stuarts

Author: Terry Deary
Publication Date: 15 March 1996

This history book describes the more gruesome side of the Stuart period. It tells why some Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas, which king picked his nose and never washed his hands, and who wore fish on their feet. Facts about the revolting Roundheads and ghastly Guy Fawkes are given.

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Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens, KJV

Author: Cheryl Willis Hudson
Publication Date: 15 January 2010

Heritage and Faith Holy Bible in the King James Version helps particularly, African-American Teens to understand heritage, t...

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Bible Stories

Author: David Kossoff
Publication Date: 19710930

Originally published in 1968 by Collins, a book containing over 90 stories from the Old Testament of the Bible, retold by the author.

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Pharaohs, Villains and Thieves

Author: Anita Ganeri
Publication Date: 3 November 2003

Designed to accompany the ground-breaking TV series Ancient Egyptians - due for screening in November 2003 - this fascinating book vividly brings to life four thrilling events that took place in Egypt over 2,000 years ago, as recorded on wall paintings, etched in stone and written on papyrus.

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You Wouldn't Want to be a Victorian Schoolchild
Lessons You'd Rather Not Learn

Author: John Malam
Publication Date: 14 March 2002

A series which explores the grisly aspects of life in the past.

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Anne Frank's Story

Author: Carol Ann Lee
Publication Date: 31 May 2001

Contains the life story of Anne Frank, from her early happy childhood in Frankfurt, growing up in Amsterdam, her two years in hiding and the last few months of her life in the concentration camps. Narrated in six chapters, this biography for children answers the many questions about Anne that they may have.

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The Philosophy Files 2

Author: Stephen Law
Publication Date: 16 March 2006

An adventure in thinking. The follow up to the hugely successful 'Philosophy Files'.

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Spilling the Beans on Boudicca

Author: David R. Morgan
Publication Date: 1 June 2000

Learn all about the original Essex girl with a fondness for gold jewellery and a sharp set of wheels,and how she got up the ...

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The Frightful First World War

Author: Terry Deary
Publication Date: 6 August 2007

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the FRIGHTFUL FIRST WORLD WAR, including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps ad dead horses and how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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The Angry Aztecs - AND The Incredible Incas

Author: Terry Deary
Publication Date: 6 July 2009

Introduces readers to the Mayan mysteries, cunning Conquistadors and people whose idea of fun was ripping out human hearts. This work gives the gory details about the incredible empire which ruled 12 million people but was smashed by 260 Spanish invaders ...and a few germs.

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The Vikings

Author: Jillian Powell
Publication Date: 27 September 2012

Gruesome Truth About looks at all the gruesome, gory and grisly bits of history that no one ever tells you about.

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Vikings and Raiders

Author:  
Publication Date: 17 March 2005

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The Good Stranger

Author: Nick Butterworth
Publication Date: 20 March 1995

"The Good Stranger" is part of the Stories Jesus Told series in which Jesus's parables are retold by Butterworth and Inkpen.

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The Renaissance

Author: Tim Wood
Publication Date: 31 July 1993

This is part of a series which provides a tour through periods of history. Each book contains four see-through scenes to uncover hidden details, This title is concerned with the Renaissance, that great resurgence of art, architecture, music and literature in Italy during the 15th century.

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Archaeology

Author: Jane McIntosh
Publication Date: 23 July 1998

Integrating words and pictures, this is a reference book on archaeology structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a visual story and a self-contained module. On every spread there are photograph of objects shown in real-life close-up detail.

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Horrible Christmas

Author: Terry Deary
Publication Date: 24 October 2005

Provides a supply of all the festive facts, in colour, every "Horrible Histories" reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask. This work includes foul but festive food, cruel yule disasters and seasonal stories to send a shiver down every reader's spine. It also offers a free CD of 'Terry Deary's Cracking Christmas'.

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Ancient Greece

Author: Anne Pearson
Publication Date: 29 August 2002

This Eyewitness guide to the Ancient Greek world provides information on the mythical heroes and gods as well as the temples and statues still surviving today.

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Viking

Author: Sue Margeson
Publication Date: 29 August 2002

Offering visual information, this book teaches students whether they want to know how viking women applied for a divorce or what was on the menu at a feast.

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Ancient Egypt

Author: George Hart
Publication Date: 29 August 2002

Be an eyewitness to the unbelievable riches of the pharoah's court and to everything Egyptian, from amazing jewels to tools and from toys to immortal mummies. See the mummies of priests and kings; find out why even cats and dogs were mummified; and discover how hieroglyphics were diciphered.

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Kings and Queens

Author: Philippa Wingate
Publication Date: 19950400

This title features monarchs from all over the world and from all periods in history. It includes lesser-known kings and queens alongside the most famous rulers, and reappraises the truth through an investigation of these individuals and their actions.

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The Children's Bible in 365 Stories

Author: Mary Batchelor
Publication Date: 22 June 2001

A multi-million selling children's Bible now available in a compact paperback edition

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Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions

Author: Trevor Barnes
Publication Date: 18 July 2005

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The Jesse Tree

Author: Geraldine McCaughrean
Publication Date: 1 November 2006

A fresh approach to retelling traditional stories by a best-selling and award-winning children's author.

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Greed, Seeds and Slavery

Author: Stewart Ross
Publication Date: 5 July 2007

A collection of eleven stories, this work follows the lives of slaves of various kinds around the world. These true stories span centuries and the globe, feature famous historical figures such as William Wilberforce and Catherine of Aragon and remind us of the true horrors of slavery in its various forms.

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Columbus Reaches America
12 October 1492

Author: John Malam
Publication Date: 27 June 2003

Providing a quick-read introduction to key events in history, this series explores a what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. This volume looks at the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.

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The Tribes of Britain

Author: David Miles
Publication Date: 20050526

Who are we? This story of the peoples of Britain and Ireland draws on new genetic discoveries, language, buildings and landscape.

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Buddhist Vihara

Author: Anita Ganeri
Publication Date: 31 October 2000

In this book children visit the London Buddhist Vihara in Chiswisk, west London, the centre of Theravada Buddhism in Britain. They meet the monks who live there , visit the room where the image of the Buddha is kept and find out about the important aspects of the religion.

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Discovering Religions: Hinduism Core Student Book - Core Edition

Author: Sue Penney
Publication Date: 11 September 1995

Focusing on Hinduism, this is one of a series which has been revised in line with developments in Religious Education and examines key themes of the world's major religions - worship, history, festivals and rites of passage.

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Sikh Festivals

Author: John Coutts
Publication Date: 18 March 1996

Focusing on Sikhism, this is one of a series which provides an introduction to the main festivals of the world's major religions. Extracts from sacred texts and stories explain why the festivals are celebrated and how they began, and children are quoted on religious aspects of their lives.

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Spartacus and His Glorious Gladiators

Author: Toby Brown
Publication Date: 18 June 2004

You've probably heard of Spartacus... He is dead famous for: being quite a good gladiator; giving the Romans the run-around; and, looking an awful lot like Kirk Douglas. But have you heard that Spartacus: fought for the Romans as well as against them. This title presents the inside story in Spartacus' secret diary.

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Boudica and Her Barmy Army

Author: Valerie Wilding
Publication Date: 18 February 2005

You've probably heard of Boudica. She's dead famous for galloping to battle in a rattling chariot, being big and kinda scary, and getting very, very angry with her Roman rulers. But have you heard that she learned to use weapons as a little girl, and burned London to the ground? Ages 10+.

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Isaac Newton and His Apple

Author: Kjartan Poskitt
Publication Date: 15 October 1999

Even though he is dead, Isaac is still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Isaac's undiscovered diary, scan the pages of The Stuart Sun and find out how the whole world was turned upside-down by an apple.

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Oliver Cromwell and His Warts

Author: Alan MacDonald
Publication Date: 20 October 2000

Oliver Cromwell is dead famous for giving King Charles I the chop, clobbering Cavaliers with his Roundheads and having some rather revolting warts. But did you know that he cancelled Christmas, banned swearing and went to a party covered in poo?

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Leonardo Da Vinci and His Super-brain

Author: Michael Cox
Publication Date: 6 June 2003

You've probably heard of Leonardo da Vinci. He is dead famous for painting the "Mona Lisa" and designing the first-ever flying machine. But have heard that Leonardo spent ten years making a seven-metre tall horse, thought pink was the coolest colour for clothes and loved to play practical jokes?

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Al Capone and His Gang

Author: Alan MacDonald
Publication Date: 15 October 1999

You've probably heard of Al Capone. He is dead famous for: being handy with a machine gun, having one or two scars and hanging around with a rather nasty gang. But did you know that Al lived with his mum all his life, was a trend-setter in banana-coloured suis, and went bananas in Alcatraz prison?

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Queen Victoria and Her Amusements

Author: Alan MacDonald
Publication Date: 17 May 2002

You've probably heard of Queen Victoria. She is dead famous for marrying a chap called Albert and wearing black clothes. But have you heard that Queen Vic went on her holidays in disguise, was best pals with her Scottish servant and loved playing cards. Now you can get the inside story.

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Cleopatra and Her Asp

Author: Margaret Simpson
Publication Date: 17 March 2000

You've probably heard of Cleopatra. She's dead famous for: having a fling with Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony; getting carried away with her eyeliner, and having a nasty accident with an asp. But did you know that Cleo married, both her brothers, was dead brainy and spoke nine languages, and had her little sister killed?

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Horatio Nelson and His Victory

Author: Philip Reeve
Publication Date: 21 March 2003

You've probably heard of Horatio Nelson. He's dead famous for winning the Battle of Travalgar, losing an arm and an eye, and being stuck up a column. But have you heard how he nearly got killed by a polar bear, and ate rats and maggots? Get the inside story on Horatio in this book.

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Mary Queen of Scots and Her Hopeless Husbands

Author: Margaret Simpson
Publication Date: 18 May 2001

Mary Queen of Scots is dead famous for: having terrible taste in husbands, rotting away in Liz 1's prison and, totally losing her head - on the chopping block. This work presents the inside story. It lets readers discover some Prickly Thistle Facts about the Scottish Queen and her hopeless husbands.

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William Shakespeare and His Dramatic Acts

Author: Andrew Donkin
Publication Date: 19 March 2004

Even though William Shakespeare is dead, he is still full of surprises. You can get the inside story with his secret diary - find out the news of the day in the Shakespearean Sun and prepare to be amazed as the curtain is raised on Shakespeare's most dramatic acts.

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The Very First Easter

Author: Catherine DeVries
Publication Date: 1 January 2010

The Very First Easter introduces children to one of the most important and moving stories of all time: Jesus' death to save us from our sins.

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The History of the Asian Community in Britain

Author: Rozina Visram
Publication Date: 9 June 2005

Asian people have been coming to Britain since the 17th century. Many came to make a living and to escape from poverty in British-ruled India. Some were rich, others were students or professionals but most were working class. This book examines why Asians came to Britain over the years and how they made a living and won political recognition.

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Travelling in Grandma's Day

Author: Faye Gardner
Publication Date: 20010304

Each of the books in this series present 20th-century history for the very young through a personal account of a real life Grandma's experiences in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Each story is a first-person narrative and this text covers travelling in grandma's day.

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Exploration of North America

Author: Shirley Greenway
Publication Date: 1 January 2001

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Ancient Rome

Author: Simon James
Publication Date: 29 August 2002

This Eyewitness guide focuses on Ancient Rome, from the lives of emperors and soliders on the battlefield to gladiators pitted against animals in bloody arenas in Rome. Find out why Roman baths were so popular and see how "sea battles" were staged in the Colosseum.

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Your Tudor Homework Helper

Author:  
Publication Date: 22 June 2006

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The Battle of Hastings

Author: Gillian Clements
Publication Date: 17 October 2002

The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind ...

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Afghanistan

Author: David Downing
Publication Date: 16 June 2004

Step back to the time of the wars in Afghanistan and see history through the eyes of those who lived it. Find out about life in the city of Kabul during the fighting of the early 1990s. Read about the importance of reconstructing the country so that the people can live peacefully without the constant threat of war. Age 11-14.

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Enid Blyton Bible Stories

Author: Enid Blyton
Publication Date: 1 September 2002

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