You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder! PDF Author: Jacqueline Morley
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1912233460
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
You are living in Egypt around 1500 BC. When a pharaoh dies he joins the hawk-headed sun god Ra and travels the sky in his boat. To make sure he lives forever the pharaoh’s corpse must not decay. So each pharaoh gets his subjects to build him a gigantic tomb – a pyramid – which will preserve his body forever. Thousands of Egyptians are forced to work on it, including you. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as an Egyptian pyramid builder. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder! PDF Author: Jacqueline Morley
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1912233460
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
You are living in Egypt around 1500 BC. When a pharaoh dies he joins the hawk-headed sun god Ra and travels the sky in his boat. To make sure he lives forever the pharaoh’s corpse must not decay. So each pharaoh gets his subjects to build him a gigantic tomb – a pyramid – which will preserve his body forever. Thousands of Egyptians are forced to work on it, including you. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as an Egyptian pyramid builder. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to be a Pyramid Builder!

You Wouldn't Want to be a Pyramid Builder! PDF Author: Jacqueline Morley
Publisher: Franklin Watts
ISBN: 9780531271018
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Describes the construction of an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb, the life and various jobs of the workers, and the burial of the pharaoh.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mammoth Hunter!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mammoth Hunter! PDF Author: John Malam
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910706469
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
You are a hunter following the trail of mammoths as they cross a vast, treeless wilderness. You camp where your people have always sheltered. You leave your mark on the walls of caves. You fight your enemies. You kill mammoths. Life is hard and can be short. If you are brave and strong, you will be successful. If you are not, then you wouldn’t want to be an Ice Age mammoth hunter! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Stone Age mammoth hunter. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Miner!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Miner! PDF Author: John Malam
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1909645303
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
As a man brought up in a British coal-mining village in the 1860s, you have to endure the dangers and difficulties of working underground in a Victorian mine. Learn how to get by with a succession of 'Handy hints', such as not forgetting to take a canary down the mine with you. Find out how pit ponies are used, how the coal is mined, and how to survive deep underground. You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like working as a Victorian miner. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Servant!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Servant! PDF Author: Fiona Macdonald
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910706485
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
You are a 12-year-old girl living in Britain in the 1880s. You are about to start work for a wealthy family. You will be busy all day long as a Victorian servant. This title can be used as a background approach to wider issues in Victorian times, such as class divides, daily life and the position of men and women. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like working as a Victorian servant. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to Be in the Ancient Greek Olympics!

You Wouldn't Want to Be in the Ancient Greek Olympics! PDF Author: Michael Ford
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910184675
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
You are a young boy in the city-state of Athens at the height of the Ancient Greek civilisation. Following several years in one of the city's schools, your father wants you to prove yourself at the most famous athletic competition of all – the Olympics. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like competing in the ancient Greek Olympics. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamun!

You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamun! PDF Author: David Stewart
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 191253729X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as an Egyptian pharaoh. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pirate's Prisoner!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pirate's Prisoner! PDF Author: John Malam
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1909645710
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
Get ready… as the captain of a Spanish treasure ship sailing in the Spanish Main, you're about to get captured as a pirate's prisoner! Pirates have many ingenious tortures, and once they have got what they want from you, the best you can hope for is to be marooned on an island. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing reaworld warders at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a pirate’s prisoner. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Soldier!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Soldier! PDF Author: David Stewart
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910706450
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
Get ready... as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you’ve heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you’re about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Roman soldier. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You Wouldn't Want to be a Victorian Schoolchild!

You Wouldn't Want to be a Victorian Schoolchild! PDF Author: John Malam
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1909645281
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
You are a Victorian schoolchild. Growing up in Britain in the 1880s wasn't easy. For a young child in school the going is tough and the punishments are hard. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Victorian schoolchild. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.