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Prince and the pauper / Twain, Mark 2006  Book
Twain, Mark Book
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Publication Mumbai, Wilco Publishing House, 2006.
Description 207pRed Spine
Series Classic Library
Summary/Abstract When young Edward VI of England and a poor boy who resembles him exchange places, each learns something about the other's very different station in life.
Standard Number 8182522560 Pb.
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ID:   025794


Race to space / Gifford, Clive; Daviz, Paul (ill.) 2019  Book
Gifford, Clive Book
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Publication London, Words and pictures, 2019.
Description 64pDark blue spine
Summary/Abstract You know that man has walked on the Moon, but do you know the story of how he got there? With the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing on 20th July 2019, this book celebrates the Space Race rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union. Readers will learn about the neck-and-neck race between the two superpowers, through an illustrated story of the rivalry that gripped the world. From Russia's first satellite, Sputnik, to Neil Armstrong planting a US a flag on the moon, discover the events that unfolded through amazing nostalgic illustrations and engaging text. Explore, too, how these two space agencies now work together, and how the monumental achievements of the space race have created world-changing technology that we all use and benefit from today.
Contents Look up and dream Superpowers collide Rocket men The Cold War hots up Sputnik soars into space Kaputnik! Space zoo Astronauts wanted One wild ride First man in space Playing catch-up Soviet strides Probe wars Spacewalk! Building the Saturn V Saturn V Module maneuvers Bouncing back Astronauts out of this world The race gians pace Next pace: the moon One small step Coming home Machines on the moon "Houston, we've had a problem..." Last man on the moon Handshake across space Working together International Space Station Space inventions Timeline
Standard Number 9781786038890 Hb.
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ID:   018845


Story of money: From bartering to bail-out / Jenkins, Martin; Kitamura, Satoshi (ill.) 2014  Book
Jenkins, Martin Book
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Publication London, Walker Books, 2014.
Description 60pSky Blue Spine
Summary/Abstract Explores the history of money from its earliest beginnings to the electronic banking of today. Along the way we learn about hunter gatherers, barter, clay tablets, goat swapping, precious metals, hard bargains, IOUs, interest, coins, Romans, taxes, inflation, paper money, currencies and exchange rates.
Standard Number 9781406324587 Hb.
Key Words Money  Banks and banking  Money making  Finance  Trade  Lexile 1160L 
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Tipping point: How little things can make a big difference / Gladwell, Malcolm 2001  Book
Gladwell, Malcolm Book
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Publication London, Abacus, 2001.
Description 279pWhite Spine
Summary/Abstract This brilliant and original book by Malcolm Gladwell analyses the 'tipping' point , that crucial moment when ideas, trends and social behaviours cross a threshold, tip over and spread like wildfire. A study in fascinating social dynamics that cause rapid change.
Contents The three rules of epidemics The law of the few:connectors, mavens and salesmen The stickiness factor,:Sesame Street, Blue's clues and the educational virus
Standard Number 9780349113463 Pb.
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