Product Description: Japanese samurai followed a strict code of honor called bushido. Though they were professional fighters, samurai valued courage, benevolence, and respect above all else. Many took their own lives after breaking the code. This interesting part of Japanese history will draw in readers with its mystery, brutality, and cultural significance...read more

North to Orsinia and the boundaries between reality and madness ... South to discover Antarctica with nine South American women ... West to find an enchanted harp and the borderland between life and death ... and onward to all points on and off the compass. Twenty astonishing stories from acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin carry us to worlds of wonder and horror, desire and destiny, enchantment and doom.

Product Description: The Romans who fearlessly fought in the Colosseum had varied backgrounds. Some were slaves and criminals forced to fight to the death. Others trained and volunteered for the task. Their goal was clear from the first step in the arena: the floor was sandy, so blood would be easy to clean up...read more

Product Description: Historians estimate that the Mongols killed 40 million peoplewomen and children included. Fierce, ruthless warriors, the Mongols were protecting an enormous empire spanning much of Asia and Europe. From Genghis Khan to his equally notorious son Ogedai Khan, this volume introduces readers to one of the bloodiest wars ever fought...read more

Product Description: 100 FACTS - ARMS & ARMOUR is bursting with exactly 100 amazing facts, fascinating images and fun activities to help children aged 7+ years learn everything they need to know about the history of combat. Covers arms and armor from ancient times to modern-day warfare...read more

Product Description: 100 Facts VICTORIAN BRITAIN is bursting with mind-blowing images, fun activities and exactly 100 awesome Victorian facts for kids aged 7+. Children will learn everything they need to know about life under the rule of Queen Victoria...read more

Product Description: This fun, interesting series introduces readers to some of the most extreme dinosaurs that ever walked the Earth.

Weapons and armor have been used to hunt and wage war since the first humans walked the planet. The earliest spears date back 400,000 years! As civilizations and technologies advanced, so did weapons and armor. Through this unique lens, readers delve into some exciting periods of history in many different cultures. Egyptian shields, Greek helmets, Roman gladiatorial garb, and more are examined in this wide-ranging book. In addition, Chinese armor, African clubs, Middle Eastern weaponry, and Samurai swords are discussed as well as modern arms. The high-interest text and colorful images are a perfect complement to any social studies and history collection.

Product Description: In glorious full colour, and compiled by well-known author and Epsom resident Rupert Matthews, this book explores the many ways that the area has changed over the last century. Through the matching of old and rare images with modern ones taken from the same camera location today, this book allows the reader to soak in the many changes that have occurred over the years...read more

Product Description: In this Level 3 DK Reader follow the blog of an adventurous young explorer through the Amazon to her Uncle's rain forest research station. In Rain Forest Explorer children able to read on their own can follow her trip along the Rio Blanco river where she goes jaguar tracking, joins tribal villagers for a feast after hunting, and discovers an ancient site...read more

Through the letters of a squire of the knight Sir Edmund Perry, readers are immersed in the life at Oxney Castle in Medieval England. In Battle at the Castle children just beginning to learn to read will experience the excitement of a tournament, the preparations for an attack, and the action of the battle. Will help arrive in time to save the castle under siege? DK Readers is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-10 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Product Description: Big foot, Sasquatch, Yowie, Yetià. The idea that monstrous man-apes lurk in the remote forests and high mountain valleys of the world is an enduring and popular one. Complete with remarkable photos and illustrations, Sasquatch takes a fresh look at the man-apes reported to exist in North America, South America, Australia, the Himalayas, and Central Asia...read more

Product Description: Examines Hitler’s key military decisions during the Second World War, and assesses how far these decisions were militarily justified in light of the intelligence available at the time. The book gives fascinating insights into Hitler’s relationships with his generals, and how opinion of the Fuhrer’s grasp of military strategy was shaped by the effect of his personality...read more