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Paperback. Condition: Good. Discover the famous sights of London and the amazing stories behind them in this lively guide. Packed with information on landmarks, culture, transport, shopping and more, with entertaining anecdotes on London's most famous attractions. Includes a sightseeing map of central London, aerial photographs and cutaway illustrations.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Molly and her sisters meet a wicked giant who wants to eat them. Molly's quick thinking saves them. but to defeat the giant forever, Molly will have to return and steal three magical treasures. Based on an old Scottish tale, sometimes known as Molly Whuppie.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If the eye expresses life and soul and what lives inside, leopards are the eye of Africa, linked through a connective nerve directly to what this continent means and symbolizes. --Dereck Joubert National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert have worked with dangerous wildlife in Africa for years. They have produced more than 20 award-winning films, as well as some of the most beautiful wildlife photography in existence, and their conservation efforts have included establishing game reserves and regrowing rain forests. Eye of the Leopard is a visual celebration of these beautiful cats, the country they call home, and two photographers with a lifelong passion for photographing them. Upon finding a mother leopard and her three-day-old cub, the Jouberts capture the remarkable beauty of one leopard's life and follow her gripping story as she battles to survive and complete her own life's journey into motherhood. Their documentary of the same title won them their fifth Emmy Award for Best Achievement in Science, Nature, and Technology.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Three original pony tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a pony who is scared of loud noises, a pony who is always making mischief and a small Shetland who is about to make a big delivery. Colourfully illustrated by Peter Kavanagh. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.…

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Langrish, Bob; Rain, Mikki (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Langrish, Bob; Rain, Mikki (illustrator).

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Three original stories based on traditional myths surrounding the ever-alluring unicorn. Meet the unicorn who befriends a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries. Beautifully illustrated to evoke all the magic of these beautiful animals. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Allman, Howard (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dive into the vivid, real-life world of antebellum Southern society with this compelling historical biography of Virginia Clay-Clopton-a true Southern belle, political influencer, and survivor of the American Civil War. Discover how this wealthy Alabama wife of Senator Clement Clay became renowned in Washington, D.C. for her wit, charm, and dazzling social events, then transformed into a committed Confederate woman as the nation fractured.This biography brings dazzling detail and authentic insight into the glamorous lives of antebellum aristocracy, Southern women's history, and Civil War era high society. Virginia's personal story tracks the turbulent transition from celebrated hostess in the nation's capital to a woman enduring the hardships and privations of war. After the war, she advocated for her imprisoned husband, taking her plea directly to Secretary of War Stanton, General Grant, and President Andrew Johnson-astonished to be welcomed back into northern social circles by friends who could not resist her legendary grace.Perfect for readers seeking rich historical nonfiction about Southern belles, Civil War women, and the intimate realities behind Confederate loyalty, this fully abridged and annotated edition offers unique, primary-source perspective on 19th-century society and the powerful role of women in shaping American history. Rediscover the allure, resilience, and impact of real-life Southern heroines through the unforgettable story of Virginia Clay-Clopton.Ready to be swept into the drama and elegance of a vanished era? Experience this authentic account now-perfect for enthusiasts of Southern heritage, high society, and real-life stories that shaped the nation.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Dive into the vivid, real-life world of antebellum Southern society with this compelling historical biography of Virginia Clay-Clopton-a true Southern belle, political influencer, and survivor of the American Civil War. Discover how this wealthy Alabama wife of Senator Clement Clay became renowned in Washington, D.C. for her wit, charm, and dazzling social events, then transformed into a committed Confederate woman as the nation fractured.This biography brings dazzling detail and authentic insight into the glamorous lives of antebellum aristocracy, Southern women's history, and Civil War era high society. Virginia's personal story tracks the turbulent transition from celebrated hostess in the nation's capital to a woman enduring the hardships and privations of war. After the war, she advocated for her imprisoned husband, taking her plea directly to Secretary of War Stanton, General Grant, and President Andrew Johnson-astonished to be welcomed back into northern social circles by friends who could not resist her legendary grace.Perfect for readers seeking rich historical nonfiction about Southern belles, Civil War women, and the intimate realities behind Confederate loyalty, this fully abridged and annotated edition offers unique, primary-source perspective on 19th-century society and the powerful role of women in shaping American history. Rediscover the allure, resilience, and impact of real-life Southern heroines through the unforgettable story of Virginia Clay-Clopton.Ready to be swept into the drama and elegance of a vanished era? Experience this authentic account now-perfect for enthusiasts of Southern heritage, high society, and real-life stories that shaped the nation.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. The story of the Roman Empire, retold as a story for children growing in reading confidence. Re-tells the history of Rome, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its eventual collapse. Colourfully illustrated by Teri Gower. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas? Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.…

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Woodcock, John (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic story by L. Frank Baum. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? With simple text and charming illustrations to bring the story to life for younger readers.…

Condition: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Woodcock, John (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The story of the Roman Empire, retold as a story for children growing in reading confidence. Re-tells the history of Rome, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its eventual collapse. Colourfully illustrated by Teri Gower. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic story by L. Frank Baum. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? With simple text and charming illustrations to bring the story to life for younger readers.…