George vs. George : the American Revolution as seen from both sides

There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet wit…

The British are coming!

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9780439351614

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16 pages : illustration ; 22 cm

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973.3 WHI

Spotlight on the Edwardian era

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ISBN/ISSN

1852100087

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78 pages : illustration ; 23 cm

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941 MAR

Admiral Nelson : the sailor who dared all to win

No one ever imagined that a weak, skinny boy like Horatio Nelson would be able to survive the hardships of life at sea. But he did. In fact he grew up to become a great naval hero, the man who saved Britain from invasion by the dreaded Napoleon. arm in battle, but never let that hold him back. He was brilliant on ships, clumsy on land, ferocious in battle, knew fear but overcame it, and never, …

A medieval castle

Step inside a medieval castle and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work inside its massive walls. Superb illustrations and thoroughly researched information provide a vivid and intimate look at every aspect of castle life. You will see the craftsmen and builders at work, witness a great dinner in the main hall, learn about the life of the lord and lady, learn how a page became…

Hide and seek

The Stage 1+ Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. First Sentences and More First Sentences A, B and C introduce children to stories told through complete sentences to provide practice of high frequency vocabulary.

Birds

These books are clearly set out, beautifully illustrated field guides to help you identifiy and understand many different aspects of nature. All the books give lots of useful information on how to go spotting, when to look for things, and most of them have a scorecard to tick when you see a particular plant or animal.

Exploring houses and homes

This activity-based series encourages children to explore the past through what they can see, or find out from their own surroundings. By looking at the origins and development of house and homes, and their role - past and present - in our local environment, Exploring Houses and Homes provides an invigorating introduction to the active study of history.

Big feet

The teaching notes for the Oxford Reading Tree Biff, Chip and Kipper books are full of practical suggestions for using the storybooks, saving you hours of preparation time. They have been updated in line with the simple view of reading and the renewed Primary Framework for Literacy. They now include guidance for group/guided reading, comprehension and word recognition, and assessment. These re…

The old woman who lived in a vinegar bottle : a British fairy tale

In this British variant of a traditional tale, an ungrateful woman who complains constantly about her house is granted increasingly grandiose wishes by a fairy.