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A 16th Century Galleon (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Richard Humble
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Step aboard a 16th Century galleon and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work on one of these magnificent ships. A 16th Century Galleon details the people involved and the tools used in the ship's construction and on its maiden voyage and beyond, including information about weaponry, na ...Show more
A 19th Century Railway Station (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Step inside one of the marvels of the Victorian age! In the middle of the 19th century, steam railways were the very latest transport technology: fast, comfortable (if you could afford a first-class ticket), safe and reliable. Learn about this triumph of engineering and about the army of workers who lab ...Show more
A Medieval Cathedral (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Education | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Discover a world of ornate architecture, stories told in glass and unique feats of construction and art. This guide presents the life of a Medieval Cathedral. Meet highly-skilled master craftsmen as they design ghoulish gargoyles and statues. Additional text places the construction in its wider historic ...Show more
A Medieval Monastery by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Explore a medieval monastery and discover what happened within its cloistered walls. This is a full-colour illustrated guide to all aspects of medieval monasteries, their construction, the lives of the monks and nuns who lived in them, and the various monastic orders and the disciplines they followed. T ...Show more
A Renaissance Town (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Jacqueline Morley
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Visit 15th Century Florence in Italy, where the bustle of trade and political discussion is ushering in a new age of enlightenment for Europe. See the townsfolk at play, work and even war. Meet scholars who are introducing new ways of thinking, inspired by the classical world, and inspiring great Renais ...Show more
A Roman Villa (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Jacqueline Morley
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Step inside a luxurious Roman Villa and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this rural estate. From the tools and techniques used to maintain the sprawling gardens and vineyards to the story of a slave's life, A Roman Villa provides detailed information about all aspects of daily ...Show more
A Samurai Castle (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Take an incredible tour through a Samurai Castle. Explore its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they led. Stunning cut-away illustrations help lead the reader through the often complex historical periods. Written in a clear, concise style. Contents, glossary, and index.
A Shakespearean Theatre (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Jacqueline Morley
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
"A Shakespearean Theatre" is an invaluable guide to an important period in English history. With the use of superb cutaway illustrations, we take a look at the different people involved in the theatre, providing a vivid and dramatic insight into life in Elizabethan England. Discover the hazards of every ...Show more
A Viking Town (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Step inside a Viking town and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this bustling centre of long-distance trade. Admire the well-built houses before joining the town's defenders as they fight off an attack by rivals from across the sea. This is a superbly-illustrated look at the dai ...Show more
A World War Two Submarine (Spectacular Visual Guides) by Richard Humble
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Take an incredible tour through a World War Two Submarine. Explore its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they led. Stunning cut-away illustrations help lead the reader through the often complex historical periods. Written in a clear, concise style. Contents, glossary, and index. ...Show more
African Town by Fiona MacDonald
Category: Education | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
Take an incredible tour through an African Town, exploring its relevance to the people who built it and the lives that they lead. Stunning cut-away illustrations and a clear, concise writing style help lead the reader through the often complex social and historical context.
An Ancient Greek Temple by John Malam
Category: Children's Non Fiction | Series: Spectacular Visual Guides
"An Ancient Greek Temple" is the inside story of the magnificent temples which were built by the Greeks to worship their many gods and goddesses. Discover the amazing rituals and festivals that were at the centre of Greek life. Learn how the world of the Greeks was brought to an end by their foreign nei ...Show more