The Short And Bloody History Of Highwaymen

Author : John Farman
Publisher : Random House
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448121090

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The Short And Bloody History Of Highwaymen by John Farman Pdf

Did you know that highwaymen used to be 'as common as crows'? So where did they all come from? And what happened to them? This hilarious book will stand and deliver the terrible truth about the gentlemen of the road. What they ate, where they lived, and what happened to them if they were caught. If you've ever fancied life as a highwayman, then take a look inside!

Author : John Farman
Publisher : Random House
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448121069

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The Short & Bloody History Of Ghosts by John Farman Pdf

Have you heard about the ghost bus that drives through London? Or seen the vampire who haunts Highgate cemetery? And would you know how to behave if you met a ghost? It's all in John Farman's spooky book of ghosts, poltegeists, vampires and things that go bump in the night! Open if you dare?

Author : John Farman
Publisher : Random House
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448121151

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The Short And Bloody History Of Spies by John Farman Pdf

Listen carefully, I shall say this only once.' John Farman has been doing some espionage of his own and has uncovered the secrets that they teach spies for their own survival. This top security information will separate the rats from the moles. Spying is an ancient profession, and there have been some very exotic characters to exercise this art. From the true, Mata Hari, to the completely fictional, James Bond, there's a glamorous aura to spies and the job they do but never fear, our intrepid author will expose the truth and as always, it's not what you would expect. This message will self-destruct in five seconds.

Author : John Farman
Publisher : Random House
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448121106

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The Very Bloody History Of Britain by John Farman Pdf

Warning: This book could change your ideas about history for ever!! Do you know why the Celts got the best girls? Or who had his portrait painted after he was dead? And have you any idea who planned the first Channel Tunnel? From the dawn of civilization to the end of the Second World War, it's all here in the factually accurate and hilariously funny Very Bloody History of Britain. Bizarre, barmy and almost beyond belief, you've never had a history lesson like it!

Author : Stewart Ross
Publisher : Random House
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448120475

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Pirates, Plants And Plunder! by Stewart Ross Pdf

Twelve fascinating tales about the adventurers who travelled all over the globe, finding new plants and the amazing things they produce. Join Joseph Banks as he gets stranded on the Australian Great Barrier Reef whilst searching for new botanical specimens. Battle with the Mexican Emperor Montezuma against the invading Hernando Cortes - and watch as Cortes introduces chocolate to the rest of the world! Struggle with other travellers as they fight starvation, bears, strange diseases and tropical storms. Exciting, witty and wacky, these true-life tales span centuries and the globe, feature famous historical figures such as Captain Bligh, Darwin and Columbus and put the origins of 'everyday' plants into perspective.

Author : Kathleen A. Baxter,Marcia Agness Kochel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780313090585

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Gotcha for Guys! by Kathleen A. Baxter,Marcia Agness Kochel Pdf

Research indicates boys are interested in reading nonfiction materials, yet most children's librarians prefer to booktalk fiction. Offering citations for more than 1,100 books, Gotcha for Guys! deals specifically with books to pique the interest of middle grade boys. A series of booktalks are grouped within chapters with like titles such as: Creepy-Crawly Creatures, Disasters and Unsolved Mysteries, Action and Innovation, and All Things Gross. Complete booktalks are presented in a beginning section of chapters 1-9. A second section in each of these chapters contains short annotations and talks for other books of interest, and a third section offers lists of well-reviewed titles to consider for boys. The book is enhanced with book cover art and reproducible lists for teachers and librarians.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Books
ISBN : UOM:39015063397304

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The Horn Book Guide to Children's and Young Adult Books by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gary C. Tarbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : UOM:39015058001044

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Children's Book Review Index by Gary C. Tarbert Pdf

Author : Harper Charles G (Charles George)
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019839996

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Half-Hours With the Highwaymen by Harper Charles G (Charles George) Pdf

This book takes readers on a journey into the world of the highwayman, exploring the colorful history of the legendary knights of the road. Through vivid biographies and stories, the author offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. This is an entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in the history of crime and punishment. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : R R Bowker Publishing,Bowker
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 1662 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1999-12
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : UOM:39015054040194

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Children's Books in Print by R R Bowker Publishing,Bowker Pdf

Author : Alexander Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1714
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023592517

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The History of the Lives, of the Most Noted Highwaymen, Foot-pads, Shop-lifts and Cheats of Both Sexes, in and about London and Other Places ... for Fifty Years Last Past. The Second Edition by Alexander Smith Pdf

Author : John Farman
Publisher : Random House
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448121137

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The Short And Bloody History Of Pirates by John Farman Pdf

Ah ha me hearties. So you're thinking of running away to experience life on a gorgeous pirate galleon. Well, before you book your one-way ticket be warned - a pirates life isn't all fish and chips and treasure troves.From parrot poo to woodworm in the wooden leg, a life on the ocean wave wasn't all plain sailing, you know. For starters there were the disease-ridden ships and the disgusting food. Not to mention all the other pirates out there just itching to try out their latest tortures. This book will tell you the terrible truth about life as a pirate. So before you go and nail your colours to the mast, perhaps you'd better have a look . . .

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : School libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015082949440

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The School Librarian by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kathleen A. Baxter,Michael S. Dahl
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:39015061424878

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Gotcha Covered! by Kathleen A. Baxter,Michael S. Dahl Pdf

Presents over three hundred booktalks designed to help teachers increase their students' interest in reading nonfiction books, arranged thematically in seven categories, including world war; dreamers, flyers, and innovators; and playing with words.

Author : Kumari Campbell
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 082251995X

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United Kingdom in Pictures by Kumari Campbell Pdf

Discusses the geography, history and government, people, cultural life, and economy of the United Kingdom.