Download or read book The Town Mouse and the Spartan House written by Terry Deary and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2008 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Athens is at war with Sparta and the Athenians believe the Spartans are the cruelest people on Earth. But when plague breaks out Darius is forced to leave the city. The Spartan soldiers think Darius is worthless. How can he prove them wrong?
Download or read book Greek Tales The Town Mouse and the Spartan House written by Terry Deary and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Darius has been orphaned by the plague in Athens. To escape the sickness he runs off to join his Uncle Alcmaeon, who is a general with the Spartan army. But to the arrogant and ruthless Spartans, he is as worthless as a mouse. Then his uncle falls sick. Can Darius can find a cure? And will he ever feel at home in Sparta? Terry Deary's Greek Tales explore the world of Ancient Greece through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people and take place in some of the most recognisable Greek settings. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps
Download or read book Victorian Tales The Twisted Tunnels written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... In a tunnel under the Thames, an urchin named Jenny and the young Queen Victoria dream of a wonderful new idea – underground trains! Twenty years later, the dream is finally becoming a reality. However, the construction of the Underground is tearing London apart and destroying the home of Jenny and her family. When Jenny comes face-to-face with the Queen again – will she tell her about the human cost of the 'dream'? Terry Deary's Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
Download or read book Viking Tales The Eye of the Viking God written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norway, 793 AD. Fleece was snatched by Viking warriors when she was a young girl. Now she must work for a bullying farmer and his family, looking after their sheep. She longs to return to the country where she was born, but how will she ever make that journey back across the sea? Terry Deary's Viking Tales explore the world and mythology of the Vikings through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. These stories feature real people from history and take place in some of the most recognizable Viking settings Book band: Brown
Download or read book Viking Tales The Battle for the Viking Gold written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life in the monastery is simple for Edwin and Luke, two young boys who are training to be monks. It seems that nothing will disrupt the peace and order. Then news arrives that the Vikings have invaded, and they are forced to run for their lives. If the Vikings catch them, they will be taken away and become slaves. But with the elders in danger, will they turn back to help them? A Viking story blending Norse mythology with historical fact and Terry Deary's vividly imagined characters.
Download or read book The Knight of Sticks and Straw written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another of Terry Deary's witty and wonderful tales of medieval knights.
Download or read book The Knight of Silk and Steel written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another of Terry Deary's hugely successful historical tales based on a real medieval knight who fights in a silk dress!
Download or read book The Knight of Spurs and Spirits written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another of Terry Deary's witty and wonderful tales of medieval knights.
Download or read book Victorian Tales Terror on the Train written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... A crowded train takes a wrong turn and hurtles at full speed into a section of track that should have been closed for repair. Among the passengers is the writer Charles Dickens. Can young workman Tommy stop the train in time and save the lives of those on board – or is it already too late? In this dramatic re-telling of one of the worst rail accidents in Victorian Britain, the Staplehurst Railway disaster, Terry Deary's Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
Download or read book Victorian Tales The Fabulous Flyer written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Henri Giffard has devoted all his free time and money to inventing the first steam-driven hot air balloon. He's determined to make mankind's first ever-powered flight, and so in 1852 he sets off for Paris with just an urchin girl to help him. Thousands of people gather to watch the flight. Will the machine work when the weather changes – or will Henri's dream of flying become his downfall? Terry Deary's Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
Download or read book Victorian Tales The Sea Monsters written by Terry Deary and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories... Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Western is the biggest, fasted steamship in the world. But the crew of the little Irish steamship Sirius are determined to beat Brunel's sea monster and be the first ship to cross the Atlantic by steam alone. With fires causing havoc, Brunel getting injured and one ship running out of coal, which steam sea monster has the power to win this dangerous race? Terry Deary's Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period.
Download or read book Knights Tales The Knight of Silk and Steel written by Terry Deary and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Germany, 1227 One night in a quiet German village, a stranger enters a local tavern. He is Sir Ulrich of Bavaria, a knight with a deadly sword, a noble steed... and a green silk dress. Sir Ulrich fights for Venus, the goddess of love, and dresses as a woman in her honour. He will give a gold ring to any man who dares fight him, but who will step up to such an unusual challenger? A strange and exciting tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps
Download or read book Knights Tales The Knight of Sticks and Straw written by Terry Deary and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Spain, 1099 Cristina is a serving girl at the palace of Valencia, and she has a reputation for being cowardly. El Cid, King Alfonso's greatest knight, is a master of terror. Tomorrow he marches on the blood thirsty Berbers at the city gates, and Cristina must lead him into battle under very strange circumstances... can she find the courage to take the reins and save the day? An unusual tale, based on a real medieval knight, this story is full of Terry Deary's dark humour and dry wit. ____________________ 'Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers' interest in all things historical.' Books For Keeps
Download or read book The Torchbearer written by Susan Blackaby and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2008 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding a baby elephant on the beach, Marcus and Camilla adopt her and teach her how to hold a torch, a task that proves to be very important.
Download or read book The Servant and the Water Princess written by Jessica Gunderson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambu is Princess Lakshmi's servant, but the two are more like sisters. After Ambu secretly teaches Lakshmi how to swim, the princess hopes to win a swimming contest against a boy. Will anything get in her way of being the water princess?
Download or read book The Jade Dragon written by Jessica Gunderson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zhou never seems to beat his brother, Cheng, at anything. But when Zhou finds a jade dragon, his luck changes. Soon, Zhou is beating Cheng at everything. Will Zhou and his jade dragon be able to keep up the winning streak, or will he lose his luck?
Download or read book The Lion s Slave written by Terry Deary and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2008 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 213 B.C., the great inventor Archimedes has just one problem, his clumsy servant Lydia, but, when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is Lydia who always seems to come up with the answers.
