One dawn, a fiery comet appears over the city. The Great Emperor Montezuma commands Chantico's uncle, the soothsayer, Ahcambal, to explain the meaning of it. When Ahcambal cannot come up with an answer, he is thrown into prison to be executed. What can Chantico do to save his uncle? Luckily, Chantico is not an ordinary boy - he has the gift of second sight. He uses his own skills to come up with a cunning plan to save his Uncle. But can he do it in time?
A young sailor returns to his village, and is accused of bringing the plague with him. Haunting story of the epidemic in medieval England, with historical facts. Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
Fun and quirky tales of Medieval Merry England. Two stories combine in one gorgeous package with tons of extras such as riddles, quizzes and fun facts. Sure to appeal to readers of all ages and particularly suitable for 6-9s. From two-time Carnegie Medalist Jan Mark, with gorgeous illustrations by the award-winning Tony Ross.
Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author and History Channel TV host, is on a mission to give kids the right role models. His engaging picture book series, playfully illustrated by comic book artist Christopher Eliopoulos, shares the stories of heroes in a way that will inspire every reader to strive for greatness. Such as the tale of Albert Einstein, who struggled in school and was called a foolish dreamer by one of his teachers, but whose dreaming led to a theory of relativity that showed us a whole new view of our universe.
Twelve-year-old farm boy Benedict Dingle Flint is more of a dreamer than a fighter. But when he's blown up, that all changes! He becomes Firebrand Flint, an accidental real-life hero who, together with his best friend Alfie, joins the British Resistance and takes on the Nazis. The Bandits' motto? Never say die, the war's not over yet.
Explores the ideas and innovations that have shaped our world. Whether you're a budding inventor yourself or love gizmos and gadgets, this book is packed with the inventions and discoveries that changed our lives. It helps you find out who came up with the idea, how they were influenced and key events that formed the backdrop of the discovery.
Terry Deary describes the dire details of life in the trenches for both the British and German soldier. Features a gory guide to the wicked weapons used, from knasty knuckledusters to terrifying tanks, plus find out just how foul the food was and what tricks were used to cope with the legions of lice.
Part of the ""History of Britain"" series, this title is illustrated with a combination of cartoons, reproduced artwork and photographs. It comes with internet-links to recommended websites.
