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 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 a Shakespearean Actor!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Shakespearean Actor! PDF Author: Jacqueline Morley
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910706477
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Robert, a boy living in Southwark in early 17th century London, finds himself employed as an actor in the Globe theatre, playing roles written by the greatest playwright of the age: William Shakespeare. But when the coronation of a new king, James I, threatens the future of the theatre, Robert has to come up with a cunning plan to save the company. If he doesn’t succeed, Robert will have to go back to collecting dog poo for a living. ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

You Wouldn't Want to Explore With Sir Francis Drake!

You Wouldn't Want to Explore With Sir Francis Drake! PDF Author: David Stewart
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 191290408X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
It is 1577 and Francis Drake, the Queen of England’s favourite adventurer, has been ordered to command a new expedition leaving from Plymouth. Drake has appointed you, Francis Fletcher, as Chaplain on the expedition. You believe you are off on a trading trip to Alexandria in Egypt, but Drake’s expedition has another purpose. Where will this voyage take 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 sailing with Francis Drake. 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 on Shackleton's Polar Expedition!

You Wouldn't Want to Be on Shackleton's Polar Expedition! PDF Author: Jen Green
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910184004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
Get ready...as a harderned sailor, you're about to join Shackleton in what will prove to be one of the most gruelling adventures of all time as you brave your way across the bitterly cold continent of Antarctica. As you encounter extreme cold, strong icy winds and a worrying lack of food and water, you'll soon see why you really wouldn't want to join Shackleton's polar expedition! 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 on Shackleton’s polar expedition. 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 a Medieval Dungeon!

You Wouldn't Want to Be in a Medieval Dungeon! PDF Author: Fiona Macdonald
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1909645575
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
It's the end of the 15th century, and your local castle is looking for a jailer. Are you up to the job? Your charges will include all sorts of people, from hardened criminals to people with mental illnesses, and you won’t be expected to treat them kindly… 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 in a medieval dungeon. 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 Work in a Victorian Mill!

You Wouldn't Want to Work in a Victorian Mill! PDF Author: John Malam
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910706442
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
The year is 1842, and you have been taken from your mother in London to work in a cotton mill in smoky Manchester. The work is hard and dangerous: you are likely to go deaf and suffer from lung disease, and you could easily lose limbs. Is there no hope for you? Will things ever get better? Will you see your mother again? 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 in a Victorian mill. 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 Live Without Clocks and Calendars!

You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Clocks and Calendars! PDF Author: Fiona Macdonald
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1910184918
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
The invention of clocks and calendars has been very important in shaping the progress of human civilisation. This book tells their story, from early timekeeping methods and devices, and the formation of the modern Western calendar, to the creation of extremely accurate digital clocks. You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Clocks and calendars! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn’t Want to Be series. The clear, engaging text and humorous illustrations bring the subject to life and stimulate young readers' curiosity about the world around them. Specially commissioned cartoon-style illustrations in full colour make these books attractive and accessible even to reluctant readers. Information is conveyed through captions, labels and humorous speech bubbles in addition to the main text. Illustrated sidebars headed ‘How It Works’, ‘Top Tip’ or ‘You Can Do It’ supply more facts, describe simple, safe experiments, or steps that readers can take to help make the world a better place. Each volume includes a timeline and a list of ‘Did You Know?’ facts.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a World War Two Pilot!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a World War Two Pilot! PDF Author: Ian Graham
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1912537311
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
As an American pilot joining the RAF during World War Two, you’ll experience many ups and downs, and no doubt you’ll discover what a ‘Mae West’ is for! Get used to the lingo, commands and controls, otherwise it’s time to bail out! Educational, informative and engaging, this book teaches children the risks taken and sacrifices made in World War II and puts the reader at the centre of the action. 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 World War Two pilot. 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 Second World War Evacuee!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Second World War Evacuee! PDF Author: Simon Smith
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1911242466
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
You are a 10-year-old girl living in London with your family in 1938. When the German air force begins dropping bombs on the city, the government decides to evacuate you and thousands of other children to the English countryside. An uncertain life of rural hardship, bullying and loneliness awaits 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 a child evacuee during the Second World War. 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 Sail on a 19th Century Whaling Ship!

You Wouldn't Want to Sail on a 19th Century Whaling Ship! PDF Author: Peter Cook
Publisher: The Salariya Book Company
ISBN: 1912904381
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
The year is 1819. You are a 14-year-old boy named Thomas Nickerson, living in Nantucket. It is one of the most important centres of the American whaling industry. You want to fulfil your boyhood dream of becoming a whaler by joining your friends aboard the whaling ship Essex. The Essex is bound for the Pacific Ocean, and a place in history. But you have no idea of the horrors – whale attacks, shipwreck, cannibalism – that lie ahead… 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 on a 19th-century whaling ship. 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.