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004400
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 1998.
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56 P
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Examines the life of Hitler, how his life in Vienna affect him, who called him a 'monster of wickedness' and how did he survive an assassination attempt in 1944?
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Hardcover.
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008728
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London, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pOrange Spine
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People in the Past
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This series gives young readers the chance to delve beneath the surface of ancient Egypt. Each book focuses on a particular topic, exploring the lives of these fascinating people in detail and bringing their ideas, beliefs and experiences to life. Read to discover more about the lives of children in ancient Egypt.
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0431145512 Hb.
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| 009109 | 932/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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008731
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pPurple Spine
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People in the Past
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People in the past gives young readers the chance to delve beneath the surface of ancient Greece. Each book focuses on a particular topic, exploring the lives of these fascinating people in detail and bringing their ideas, beliefs and experiences to life. This title throws light on the lives of children in ancient Greece. Rad about what games they played, what they did in school and how their lives were different from the lives of school children today.
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0431145539 Pb.
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| 009112 | 938/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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008116
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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48pPink Spine
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People in the Past
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Presents an account of life in ancient Rome from a child's perspective, discussing language, religion, weddings, funeral customs, and more.
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The Roman world
Invisible children of Rome
Being born
Bringing up baby
Family life
House and home
Learning for life
Schools and teachers
Lessons and learning
Figure it out
Toys
Games
Sports
The world of work
Clothes and fashions
Keeping clean and healthy
Beliefs and behaviour
Holiday and festivals
All grown up
How do we know?
Timeline
Sources and further reading
Glossary
Index
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0431145520 Hb.
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| 008468 | 937/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005914
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Great Britain, Alligator Books Limited, 2006.
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32pOrange Spine
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Knowledge Masters
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Travel back in time and discover the world's earliest civilisations.
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Where did civilsation begin?
Where is the Indus Valley?
What is a dynasty?
When did American civilsation begin?
Were there cities in Africa?
When was Egypt formed?
What was life like in Egypt?
What can be seen of Ancient Egypt?
Who were the Greeks?
How did the Greeks live?
Was Greek culture important?
How big was the Roman Empire?
What was life like in Rome?
What was the impact of Roman rule?
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184239942X hb.
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| 006142 | 930/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007234
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2001.
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32pBlack Spine
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The Life and Work of
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Briefly examines the life and work of the French sculptor, describing and giving examples of his art.
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Who was Auguste Rodin?
Early years
Hard times
Great changes
Leaving Paris
Fame at last
The work of a lifetime
Camille
A big studio
Famous faces
Success
Home and museum
Last days
Timeline
Glossary
More books to read and art to see
Index
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0431092036 Pb.
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| 007685 | 921/ROD | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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007667
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Oxford, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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64pWhite spine
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Political and Economic Systems
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Discusses the history and theory behind dictatorship as a political system and explains how it has been applied in practice.
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The Night of the Long Knives
What makes a dictatorship?
Styles of dictatorship
The origins of dictatorship
Fascism and its friends
What dictatorships achieve
How dictatorships end
So, what is dictatorship?
Timeline
Further reading, sources and websites
Some 20th-century dictators
Glossary
Index
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0431124388 Pb.
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| 007946 | 321.9/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
| 009100 | 321.9/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004622
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USA, Chelsea House Publishers, 2001.
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48pBeige Spine
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Explore the whole story of Japan, from the earliest times, through the periods of its great dynasties, to the time of its exploration by European travelers, right up to the present day.
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Exploring Japan
In the shadow of China
Shoguns and Samurai
The coming of the barbarians
Opening up
The new Japan
Time Chart
Glossary
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0791060233 Hb.
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| 004964 | 952/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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027371
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London, Watts Book, 1994.
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47pWhite Spine
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Traces the history of food around the world, from the first farmers to the first canners, to today's fast food and beyond to future farms at the bottom of the sea.
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0749608625 Hb.
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| 024919 | 641.3/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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011499
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London, Southwater, 2004.
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128pWhite Spine
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Travel into the past to discover the history of ancient Greece and Rome - the two cultures that shaped the development of the Western world. Includes projects.
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The Ancient Greeks -
The world of the Ancient Greeks
Power and prosperity
Famous Greeks
The Minoans
The Mycenaeans
Politics and government
Equality and inequality
The Golden Age of Athens
The Spartan order
At home
Country living
Food and drink
Women at home
Growing up
Greek fashion
Gods and goddesses
Temples and festivals
Heroes and myths
Death and the underworld
A trip to the theater
Music and dance
Arts and crafts
Sports and fitness
Science and philosophy
Medical matters
Fighting forces
Warfare
The Romans -
The story of Rome
The great empire
The Roman world
Rulers of Tome
Roman society
Living in the country
Town and city
House and garden
In the kitchen
Good eating
Getting dressed
Fashion and beauty
Lessons and learning
In the forum
Shopping - Roman style
Trades and crafts
Pictures and statues
Doctors and medicine
Keeping clean
Sport and combat
Drama and music
Fun and games
Religions and festivals
Family occasions
Soldiers of the legions
Weapons and armor
Ships and sailors
Builders of the empire
Glossary
Index
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1844760324 Pb.
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| 011669 | 937/STE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
006632
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Great Britain, Heinemann Library, 2000.
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32pBlack Spine
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The Life and Work of
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A biography of one of the world's greatest artists, focussing on how the events in his life influenced his work.
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Who was Michelangelo?
The pupil
The student
Fame
Working in Florence
The Pope's tomb
The Sistine Chapel
Cities at war
Working for the Medici
Back to Rome
The Pope's architect
Last years
Michelangelo dies
Timeline
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043109196X Hb.
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007669
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Oxford, Heinemann Library, 2002.
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64pWhite spine
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Political and Economic Systems
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Tells the story of Monarchy, how it developed as a set of ideas from its origins to the present, how it has evolved in practice, and whether it benefits the people who live under it.
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Death of a king, death of kingship
Rulers and rebels
Monarchy or republic
Sacred kingship - kings as gods, kings and God
War and peace
Ruling - right and wrong
Kings in control
Monarchies today and tomorrow
So, what is monarchy?
Map showing world monarchies at the turn of the 21st century
Timeline
Further reading, sources & websites
Monarchies today
Glossary
Index
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043112437X Pb.
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ID:
003441
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2001 (Rev.ed.)
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Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 1992.
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45pOrange
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Religions of the World
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Introduces the major world religion of Islam, and explains how their beliefs are reflected in the lives of ordinary people.
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0750239175 Pb.
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ID:
005657
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London, Hodder Children's Books, 2003.
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64pWhite spine
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Ideas of the Modern World
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A useful introduction to one of the ideas that has shaped the modern world, this book provides a comprehensive account of the rise of nationalism and nation states. It should be useful to the Key Stage 3 citizenship scheme of "why is it so difficult to keep peace today?".
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What is nationalism?
The birth of modern nationalism
Nations and empires
Empires into nations
Nationalism and communism
Beyond the nation-state
Nationalism : today and tomorrow
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0750243686 Hb.
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| 006378 | 320.54/TAM | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
002881
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London, Lorenz Books, 1998.
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64pBeige Spine
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Step into
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Step back in time 3,000 years to the shores of the eastern Mediterranean where one of the most enduring and influential civilizations of the Western world is emerging.
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1859679161 Hb.
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