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Explore the fascinating world of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses in this illustrated book. Which goddess drew the Moon across the sky each night? Who had the strength to start earthquakes and whirlpools? And was there really a god of parties and theatre? Find out the answers to these questions, and many more, in this guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece. Filled with exciting stories and surprising facts, you will discover how Zeus became king of the gods, who gave Athens its name, and even why Hera turned a princess into a cow!
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Twins Scarlett and Thomas have been learning about the Maya at school. They even had a go at making hot chocolate from cacao beans. When Grandad falls ill, the twins know what the perfect cure will be – hot chocolate! They nervously borrow Grandad’s time machine and travel back to the time of the Mayas. Scarlett pretends to be a god, and gets taken in by the royal family. Thomas is not quite so lucky, and ends up playing for his life in a brutal Mayan ball game. Watch out, Thomas, if you lose, you might be sacrificed to the gods! How far would you go to find the best hot chocolate?
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At the outbreak of the Second World War, the British empire covered one quarter of the earth’s land surface and included one fifth of the world’s population. People all around the British empire were caught up in the war in very different and unexpected ways, and had their lives completely changed, sometimes in ways that they could never have ever imagined. Leading historian Professor Yasmin Khan tells the stories of some of those people, from tea pickers in India to a Maori army lieutenant serving on the front line, and from a Singaporean resistance fighter to the first Australian woman journalist to report on the D-Day landings in Dunkirk.
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Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, and it changed everything. Why did millions of people agree to obey a few leaders? Where did kings and kingdoms come from? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story. Have you ever wondered how we got here? From gathering berries and hunting mammoths, to shopping at supermarkets and letting people tell us what to do? You might hear a lot of people say ‘the world isn’t fair’. But why isn’t it? And how did it become so? In volume one, we learned how humans told stories to become rulers of the world – for good and bad. Now, in this next chapter, find out how we learned to control animals like dogs, chicken and cows. And how a handful of humans learned to control everyone else.
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Create your own little museum and discover ancient history, in this exciting series from the British Museum!Fold-out the illustrated scenes and explore four different areas of ancient Egyptian history, from building the pyramids to making a mummy. Then use real-life photographic object stickers to curate your own multi-room museum, filled with all sorts of amazing artefacts.This book includes:A sturdy but flexible paperback binding with fold-out pages.Four illustrated scenes from ancient Egyptian history, presented alongside friendly and fascinating non-fiction text. Five colourful rooms in your very own museum, ready to decorate and explore.100 stickers to play with – featuring real historical objects.Get creative and discover ancient Egypt with the first book in this new series!
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In 1858, Alfred Russel Wallace’s travels in the Amazon Basin and Malay Archipelago led him to discover natural selection independently of Charles Darwin. ‘Darwin’s Rival’ traces Wallace’s life from his childhood in the Welsh countryside to his rise to prominence among the scientific community, via dense tropical jungles and perilous journeys – and shines a light on one of the most important contributors to the theory of evolution. With evocative illustrations by Harry Tennant, this book will appeal to children and adults alike, and is the perfect introduction to the man so often eclipsed by his contemporary and friend Charles Darwin.
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How do you read hieroglyphics? Which Egyptian god made the Sun rise and set? What games did children enjoy playing? Why did both male and female pharaohs wear false beards? Find out in this ultimate guide to ancient Egypt.
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Collect illustrated cards featuring 36 inspirational figures and gather them into dream teams of scientists, sportstars, activists, performers, writers, and more. Based on Happy Families, this game will inspire children and parents to celebrate history’s heroes and discover new role models as they play.
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The bestselling, critically acclaimed women’s history from blockbuster author Philippa Gregory – adapted for teen readers!
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Become the world’s greatest curator with My Museum Magnetic Play Scene from Petit Collage!Encourage kids to express creativity as they fill their dream art museum with iconic paintings and sculptures, and then use their imaginations to take the animal visitors on a guided tour. With two different magnetic scenes on the inside lid and over 40 magnetic play pieces included, there are endless combinations of artwork to display and hours of fun to be had. Perfect for ages 3+, everything packs neatly into the easel-style box, which is sturdy when assembled and has a secure elastic closure making this the ideal activity for on-the-go entertainment. Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks, the packaging is comprised of 80% recycled materials.MAGNET PLAY SET FOR KIDS – My Museum Magnetic Play Scene from Petit Collage encourages kids to express creativity as they fill their dream art museum with iconic paintings and sculptures, and
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Follow twelve-year-old Sim’s time travel adventure in Ancient Egypt in Hunt for the Golden Scarab, the first title in Time Keys, a spectacular, action-packed mystery series by bestselling, multi-award-winning author M. G. Leonard.
