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Examines the development of forts and strongholds from the beginning of the Middle Ages, looking at the motives behind the building of castles and the variety of different people needed to make castle life run smoothly.

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Explore a medieval monastery and discover what happened within its cloistered walls. This is a full-colour illustrated guide to all aspects of medieval monasteries, their construction, the lives of the monks and nuns who lived in them, and the various monastic orders and the disciplines they followed. This book will bring history alive!

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A brief account of the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

(Paperback)

A brief biography of the woman who overcame her handicaps of being both blind and deaf.

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With the use of illustrations, this book looks at the different people involved in the Shakespearean theatre, providing a dramatic insight into life in Elizabethan England. It helps you discover the hazards of everyday life in the 16th century, such as fire and plague. It features informative captions, maps, a glossary and an index.

(Hardback)

The third installment of this biographical series presents the inspiring and tragic story of America's most popular president and one of the nation's most beloved historical figures. Illustrations.

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Take an incredible tour through an African Town, exploring its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they lead. Stunning cut-away illustrations and a clear, concise writing style help lead the reader through the often complex social and historical context.

(Hardback)

A new series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music and other subjects.

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Now in paperback, comes the first book in the Making of America series!

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Gives an insight into the organisation and structure of the powerful ancient Roman army. This book tells you how the Roman army used ingenious techniques to defend the fort.

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A stunning guide to the pyramid building process, with unique cutaway illustrations showing the builders at work and the embalmers preparing the dead for eternity. Discover what pyramids were used for and just how many different types there were. Features glossary and index.

(Hardback)

In the second book in The Making of America series comes the controversial story of the founder of the Democratic Party and the seventh President of the United States--Andrew Jackson.

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History, science and art come alive in this journey into what it would have been like to be Leonardo Da Vinci, the Renaissance man.

(Hardback)

1. Bear Says fun facts & tips; 2. Amazing photography throughout; 3. The great outdoors

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Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of the Haitian Revolution and its role in Napoleon's decision to sell Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe the whole Louisiana Territory, when they sought to buy only New Orleans.

(Hardback)

Presents the extraordinary life stories of fourteen Black British people and their contributions to the worlds of literature, theater, journalism, politics, medicine, sport, and music.

(Hardback)

A unique non-fiction picture book about the growth of Washington, D.C., during the early to mid-nineteenth century, as told through the fascinating journal entries of former slave Michael Shiner (c. 1804-1880).

(Paperback)

In pre-publication, the author was listed as Lucia Raatma.

(Hardback)

Cleopatra, the ultimate influencer, tells her version of events as the ruler of the last ancient Egyptian dynasty.

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Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of Korean War correspondent Marguerite Higgins, who risked her life in dangerous situations to provide eyewitness accounts of many of the major events of the war.

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(Other book format)

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The Reed family struggles to survive the wagon train journey from Illinois to California as members of the ill-fated Donner Party.