The orphanage in London is cold and hard and horrible, so when the priest promises the Barker brothers a better life in Australia, they jump at the chance. But it's not better, it's hard work, separation and no one caring whether or not they live or die. Then the war breaks out and the brothers are finally united, in an environment even worse than anything they've known before. A stunning…
100 Facts World Wonders is bursting with amazing facts, images and activities about ancient and modern wonders of our world. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice 100 Facts World Wonders contains key topics about famous landmarks and nat…
The children are in a play about World War Two. They find it hard to be serious. Then the magic key takes them back in time.
A continent by continent exploration of planet Earth's most amazing natural wonders and captivating landscapes, with a foreword by Chris Packham. From Iceland's Skógafoss to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, discover which of the world wonders should definitely make it onto your bucket list with this unparalleled survey of the world's incredible natural treasures. Natural Wonders of the World co…
World War Iwas the world's first "total war." Although large-scale wars like the Napoleonic wars had ranged across many territories, the scale of the World War I was unprecedented. It was also the first war between modern, industrialized nations and mechanized warfare saw new and terrifying weapons deployed for the first time, including airplanes, tanks, zeppelins, giant warships, and poison ga…
Travel through time and discover the people and events that have shaped our world.