Author: James Oakes
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393239934
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Explores the Civil War and the anti-slavery movement, specifically highlighting the plan to help abolish slavery by surrounding the slave states with territories of freedom and discusses the possibility of what could have been a more peaceful alternative to the war.
The Scorpion's Sting: Antislavery and the Coming of the Civil War
Author: James Oakes
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393239934
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Explores the Civil War and the anti-slavery movement, specifically highlighting the plan to help abolish slavery by surrounding the slave states with territories of freedom and discusses the possibility of what could have been a more peaceful alternative to the war.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393239934
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Explores the Civil War and the anti-slavery movement, specifically highlighting the plan to help abolish slavery by surrounding the slave states with territories of freedom and discusses the possibility of what could have been a more peaceful alternative to the war.
Scorpion Sting: Extreme Adventures
Author: Justin D'Ath
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742280595
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
'I was lost in the desert. Without transport. Without water. Without a hope.' Sam Fox is on a caving expedition in the desert when the roof collapses, trapping his brother Nathan beneath tonnes of rubble. Nathan is in a bad way, and Sam's his only hope. But when he reaches the cave exit, Sam discovers a sea of huge, angry scorpions! And that's just the first deadly obstacle he will have to face if he's to get his brother out alive . . . An action-packed rollercoaster ride, Scorpion Sting is the fourth book in a thrilling new series! Visit puffin.com.au/extreme for more.
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742280595
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
'I was lost in the desert. Without transport. Without water. Without a hope.' Sam Fox is on a caving expedition in the desert when the roof collapses, trapping his brother Nathan beneath tonnes of rubble. Nathan is in a bad way, and Sam's his only hope. But when he reaches the cave exit, Sam discovers a sea of huge, angry scorpions! And that's just the first deadly obstacle he will have to face if he's to get his brother out alive . . . An action-packed rollercoaster ride, Scorpion Sting is the fourth book in a thrilling new series! Visit puffin.com.au/extreme for more.
The Sting of the Scorpion
Author: Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448189581
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
During their father's investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, two young detectives face several adversaries.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448189581
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
During their father's investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, two young detectives face several adversaries.
Sting!
Author: Greg Roza
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781448826803
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn about animals with stinging defenses.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781448826803
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Learn about animals with stinging defenses.
Sting the Scorpion Man
Author: Adam Blade
Publisher: Orchard (NY)
ISBN: 9781408300039
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The good Beasts of Avantia have been imprisoned in the kingdom of Malvel the evil wizard. Tom has already fought five terrible Beasts and is nearing the end of his Quest. But in order to achieve victory, Tom must navigate through the tunnels under Malvel's castle, where Sting the Scorpion Man is waiting.
Publisher: Orchard (NY)
ISBN: 9781408300039
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The good Beasts of Avantia have been imprisoned in the kingdom of Malvel the evil wizard. Tom has already fought five terrible Beasts and is nearing the end of his Quest. But in order to achieve victory, Tom must navigate through the tunnels under Malvel's castle, where Sting the Scorpion Man is waiting.
Scorpion Sting
Author: H.S. Bawaskar
Publisher: Popular Prakashan
ISBN: 9788171547180
Category : Scorpions
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher: Popular Prakashan
ISBN: 9788171547180
Category : Scorpions
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The Coming of the Civil War
Author: Avery Craven
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226118940
Category : Slavery
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
A stimulating and profound analysis of the factors which brought a nation into war with itself.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226118940
Category : Slavery
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
A stimulating and profound analysis of the factors which brought a nation into war with itself.
Sting of the Scorpion
Author: Evelyn Puerto
Publisher: Evelyn Puerto
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
***Second Place in the 2022 Book Fest awards, Epic & Magic, Myths & Legends Fantasy*** ***Third Place in the 2022 Book Fest awards, YA Fantasy*** An orphaned girl, powerless and destitute. An Endless War, that threatens to consume everyone in its path. Magic amulets, that hold the promise of victory. After Damira witnesses the brutal slaughter of nearly her entire clan by a roving warband, she resolves never to feel helpless again. With nowhere to go, she, her brother and a friend surrender to a warlord, resigned to becoming little more than pawns in the Endless War. But when Wei Fang, a warlord wielding magic amulets threatens to destroy anyone who stands against her, Damira must choose. Will she seek to master the power of the amulets and make a stand against the brutal Wei Fang? Or will the power behind the amulets destroy her first? Sting of the Scorpion is the thrilling third book of the Outlawed Myth fantasy series. If you like determined heroines, compelling characters, magic amulets and a splash of romance, then you'll love Evelyn Puerto's exciting tale.
Publisher: Evelyn Puerto
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
***Second Place in the 2022 Book Fest awards, Epic & Magic, Myths & Legends Fantasy*** ***Third Place in the 2022 Book Fest awards, YA Fantasy*** An orphaned girl, powerless and destitute. An Endless War, that threatens to consume everyone in its path. Magic amulets, that hold the promise of victory. After Damira witnesses the brutal slaughter of nearly her entire clan by a roving warband, she resolves never to feel helpless again. With nowhere to go, she, her brother and a friend surrender to a warlord, resigned to becoming little more than pawns in the Endless War. But when Wei Fang, a warlord wielding magic amulets threatens to destroy anyone who stands against her, Damira must choose. Will she seek to master the power of the amulets and make a stand against the brutal Wei Fang? Or will the power behind the amulets destroy her first? Sting of the Scorpion is the thrilling third book of the Outlawed Myth fantasy series. If you like determined heroines, compelling characters, magic amulets and a splash of romance, then you'll love Evelyn Puerto's exciting tale.
Scorpions of Southern Africa
Author: Jonathan Leeming
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 177584658X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Scorpions of Southern Africa, the go-to guide for identifying southern Africa’s rich scorpion fauna, has now been freshly designed, updated and expanded. It includes 12additional species, new images and distribution maps, and a chapter on how to go about identifying scorpions. An invaluable guide for the amateur naturalist and professional alike, this accessible book describes: scorpion anatomy and behavior; the strategies that enable scorpions to survive harsh conditions; their use of venom and other aspects of their successful existence over millions of years. A fascinating introduction to the biology and behaviour of scorpions; a photograph and distribution map for each species; concise information to enable identification; debunks myths and legends about these little-known and misunderstood creatures.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 177584658X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Scorpions of Southern Africa, the go-to guide for identifying southern Africa’s rich scorpion fauna, has now been freshly designed, updated and expanded. It includes 12additional species, new images and distribution maps, and a chapter on how to go about identifying scorpions. An invaluable guide for the amateur naturalist and professional alike, this accessible book describes: scorpion anatomy and behavior; the strategies that enable scorpions to survive harsh conditions; their use of venom and other aspects of their successful existence over millions of years. A fascinating introduction to the biology and behaviour of scorpions; a photograph and distribution map for each species; concise information to enable identification; debunks myths and legends about these little-known and misunderstood creatures.
The Crocodile and the Scorpion
Author: Rebecca Emberley
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596434945
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
"Based on the classic fable, a crocodile and a scorpion attempt to cross a river without giving in to their natural instincts"--
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596434945
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
"Based on the classic fable, a crocodile and a scorpion attempt to cross a river without giving in to their natural instincts"--