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Great Explorers' Atlas
Since the beginning of time, man has felt the need to travel and explore more of the world around him. Some of these expeditions have become fundamental stages in the history of humankind. Little is known, however, of what led certain courageous men to leave, set sail or join wandering caravans, challenging the unknown to go where no one else had ever dared. And little is known about their h…
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- 978-88-544-1281-1
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- 95 p. ; col. Ill. ; 35 cm.
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- 912 FRA g c.1 201930276
The Earth Book: a World of Exploration and Wonder
Welcome to a world of wonders! In this enormous book about the Earth there is so much to explore! Readers can marvel at the physical planet, travel back in time to primordial Earth, explore all branches of the tree of life, discover habitats from oceans to deserts, learn how the weather works and take a tour of the human planet from the Maasai steppe to Manhattan.
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- 978-1-84857-524-0
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- Unpaged ; col. Ill. ; maps (colour) ; 33 cm
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- 910.02 LIT t c.1 201930231
Battle Story: Isandlwana 1879
Battle Story: Isandlwana 1879 recounts the dramatic Zulu victory over the British during the Anglo-Zulu War. The book explains the background of the campaign, the misjudgments of British commanders, the tactics of the Zulu army, and the devastating outcome for the British forces. Maps, photographs, and eyewitness accounts make this a clear and accessible retelling of one of the Empire’s most …
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- 9780750965231
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- Battle Story
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- 968.4031 YOR b
Battle Story: Blenheim 1704
A concise and accessible account of the Battle of Blenheim, fought during the War of the Spanish Succession. The book explores the strategic context of Marlborough and Prince Eugene’s victory over Franco-Bavarian forces, describing troop movements, tactics, and the consequences for European power balance. Illustrated with maps, photographs, and eyewitness material, it offers a clear introduct…
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- 9780752499680
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- Battle Story
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- 940.55 FAL b
Battle Story: Maiwand 1880
A concise, accessible account of the Battle of Maiwand during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. It details the background of the British campaign, the Afghan resistance, the course of the battle, and its consequences for the empire. Includes maps, illustrations, and eyewitness testimony that highlight the ferocity of the clash and the survival story of “Bobbie,” the regimental dog.
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- 9780752479378
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- Battle Story
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- 958.048 YOR b
Battle Story: Loos 1915
Battle Story: Loos 1915 examines the largest British offensive of 1915 on the Western Front during World War I. The book covers the background, the planning, the use of poison gas for the first time by the British, the course of the battle, and its heavy casualties. Maps, illustrations, and first-hand accounts make this a concise and accessible overview for readers of military history.
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- 9780752479330
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- Battle Story
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- 940.424 DOY b
Battle Story: Hastings 1066
Battle Story: Hastings 1066 tells the story of one of the most famous battles in British history, where William of Normandy defeated King Harold II to become William the Conqueror. The book explains the background of the Norman invasion, the Saxon defense, battle tactics, and the aftermath that changed English history forever. Clear maps, illustrations, and eyewitness accounts make this a conci…
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- 9780750965187
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- Battle Story
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- 942.021 TRI b
Battle Story: Bosworth 1485
Battle Story: Bosworth 1485 recounts the decisive clash of the Wars of the Roses, where Richard III was defeated by Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII. The book provides a clear overview of the political background, troop movements, and tactics, with maps, illustrations, and eyewitness material that make this turning point in English history accessible to general readers.
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- 9780750965170
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- Battle Story
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- 942.045 ING b
Battle Story: Arnhem 1944
Battle Story: Arnhem 1944 provides a clear, concise account of Operation Market Garden, the ill-fated Allied attempt to secure bridges in the Netherlands during World War II. The book explains the planning, the airborne assault, the German counterattacks, and the eventual Allied retreat, supported with maps, photographs, and eyewitness accounts. It is written in an accessible style for readers …
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- 9780750965217
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- 160 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
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- 940.5421 BRO b
READY TO READ LEVEL 3: FROM SLAVE TO SOLDIER (BASED ON A TRUE WAR STORY)
Johnny loves his uncle and his master's mule, but he hates being a slave. So when he's asked to join the Union army, he accepts. Being a soldier is hard work, and Johnny wonders if he made the right choice. But when the army needs him, Johnny knows it's up to him to come to the rescue!
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- 978-0-689-83966-5
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- 44 p ; 23 cm
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- 900 HOP r c.1 2025020327
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