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"Medieval Life"

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"Eyewitness" series; Be an eyewitness to medieval life whether you are interested in the life of peasants and priests or the life of soldiers and kings. See which musical instruments were played; find out about medieval arts and crafts; and discover what happened during the Inquisition. With colour illustrations, photographs, glossary, index. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 72 pages. Size: 276 x 216 mm. Weight: 288g.

Author: Langley, Andrew
ISBN: 0751347477
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2002 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Children / Juvenile History

"You Wouldn't Want to Be a Viking Explorer"

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"You Wouldn't Want to Be..." series; A series which explores various aspects of life in the past. With colour illustrations. Paperback, 32 pages. Size: 238 x 212 mm. Weight: 139g.

Author: Langley, Andrew Antram, David
ISBN: 0750232560
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Primary & Secondary Education History

"Under Your Feet"

Be an Urban Detective

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"Urban Detective" series; With colour photographs and illustrations, index. New ed. Paperback, 32 pages. Size: 228 x 195 mm. Weight: 505g.

Author: Launchbury, Jane Montford, Selma
ISBN: 1854290525
Publisher: Young Library
Date: 1995 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Primary History

"The Philosophy Files 2"

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A book of philosophical conundrums for teenagers, asking such questions as do miracles happen; why do these words mean something; and, do I know the sun will rise tomorrow. It contains eight chapters, where the themes are set up in scenarios and then debated. It also includes hundreds of cartoons. With 200 line drawing(s). Paperback, 224 pages. Size: 197 x 129 mm. Weight: 218g.

Author: Law, Stephen
ISBN: 1842555251
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Date: 2006 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Teenage / Young Adult History

"Auschwitz"

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"One Shot" series; At Auschwitz, over one million people were murdered, systematically, in cold blood With illustrations (some col.), col. map, ports. Paperback, 48 pages. Size: 284 x 206 mm. Weight: 240g.

Author: Lawton, Clive
ISBN: 0749682949
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Primary & Secondary Education History

"Hiroshima"

The Story of the First Atom Bomb

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"One Shot" series; This book tells the story of an event that changed the world forever. It examines the political, social and miltary consequences of nuclear weapons. Clear text and attractive design will help youg people understand the issues. Includes a section on the science of the atom bomb. Ages 7-10. With illustrations (some col.), col. maps, ports. (some col.). Hardback, 48 pages. Size: 292 x 223 mm. Weight: 490g.

Author: Lawton, Clive
ISBN: 0749651326
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Primary & Secondary Education History

"Hiroshima"

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"One Shot" series; This book tells the story of an event that changed the world forever and raises important issues that are still relevant today With illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.), ports. (some col.). Paperback, 48 pages. Size: 284 x 214 mm. Weight: 241g.

Author: Lawton, Clive
ISBN: 0749682957
Publisher: Hachette Children's Books
Date: 2008 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Primary & Secondary Education History

"The Kids' Family Tree Book"

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Find out: how to interview family members; how to dig up information from the library and the Internet; how to check national archives and records offices; how to uncover clues in old photographs; and how to access records of births, marriages and deaths. This book is useful for young would-be genealogists. With 90 full colour illustrations. Hardback, 96 pages. Size: 204 x 204 mm. Weight: 356g.

Author: Leavitt, Caroline
ISBN: 1402709420
Publisher: Sterling Juvenile
Date: 2005 (United States)
Readership: Children / Juvenile History

"Anne Frank's Story"

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Contains the life story of Anne Frank, from her early happy childhood in Frankfurt, growing up in Amsterdam, her two years in hiding and the last few months of her life in the concentration camps. Narrated in six chapters, this biography for children answers the many questions about Anne that they may have. With b&w photographs, map. Paperback, 96 pages. Size: 198 x 128 mm. Weight: 92g.

Author: Lee, Carol Ann
ISBN: 0141309261
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date: 2001 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Children / Juvenile History

"Weimar and Nazi Germany"

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"Heinemann Secondary History Project" series; This text is one in a series that meets the requirements of the revised GCSE syllabus. Looking at Nazi Germany, it covers the ghettos, propaganda and the individual's role, providing source material. There are exam questions at the end of each unit. A simplified foundation edition is available. With colour illustrations. Paperback, 96 pages. Weight: 266g.

Author: Lee, Stephen J.
ISBN: 043530920X
Publisher: Pearson Education, Oxford
Date: 1996 (Australia)
Readership: Primary & Secondary Education History

"Facing the Lion"

Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna

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Growing up Maasai on the African Savanna. Paperback, 128 pages. Size: 140 x 210 mm. Weight: 35g.

Author: Lekut, Joseph Lemasolai Viola, Herman J.
ISBN: 0792272978
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Date: 2005 (United States)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) History

"Ada Lovelace"

The Computer Wizard of Victorian England

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"Who Wa..?" series; The computer wizard of Victorian England. New edition. New ed. Paperback, 96 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 98g.

Author: Lethbridge, Lucy
ISBN: 1904095763
Publisher: Short Books Ltd
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) History

"Annie Oakley"

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"Who Wa..?" series; Annie was just seven years old when her mother sent her away to work. They were too poor to kep her at home. But this little girl had a very special talent. She could shoot better than anyone. She became known as the Sharpshooter of the Wild West. Paperback, 128 pages. Size: 198 x 129 mm. Weight: 505g.

Author: Lethbridge, Lucy
ISBN: 1904095607
Publisher: Short Books Ltd
Date: 2004 (United Kingdom)
Readership: General (Us: Trade) History

"Napoleon"

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"Famous Lives" series; One of three new titles in this burgeoning series, providing a great introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. With colour illustrations. Hardback, 64 pages. Size: 196 x 130 mm. Weight: 214g.

Author: Lethbridge, Lucy
ISBN: 0746064241
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Date: 2005 (United Kingdom)
Readership: Children / Juvenile History