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2) England
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
From England's quaint country roads to a palace fit for a queen, readers have so much to discover about this amazing country! This title covers information like England's common foods, its largest cities and capital, plants and animals, and things to see and do.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets! The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again...
Author
Publisher
Walker
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"Throughout the ages, the most successful civilizations were the ones who realized that everyone poops and they'd better figure out how to get rid of it! From the very first flushing toilet (invented way earlier than you would think) to the efficient Roman aqueducts (possibly inspired by the goddess of sewers!) to castles in the Middle Ages whose moats used more than just water to repel enemies, Poop happened! traces human civilization through this...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"When Doctor Who began airing on the BBC in 1963, British audiences were introduced to the rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Now, viewers from all over the world are glued to their screens for the mysterious Doctor's intergalactic adventures. But how did this time traveler became such a beloved character? This book provides readers with the inside scoop on the Doctor's unique time machine, loyal companions, and diabolical foes"--
Author
Publisher
Walker Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"The decades-long fight for women?s right to vote was at times a ferocious one. Acclaimed artist David Roberts gives these important, socially transformative times their due in a colorfully illustrated history that includes many of the important faces of the movement in portraiture and scenes that both dignify and enliven. Suffragette: The Battle for Equality follows the trajectory of the movement and visits some key figures and moments in the United...
Author
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the miniskirt, Mary Quant. Follow Quant's story from her early years selling her designs in her shop Bazaar as she names the miniskirt and brings it from popular London skirt style to worldwide fashion trend! Fun facts, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
To celebrate the beginning of 1800, Queen Charlotte invites 100 children to Windsor Castle, where England's first Christmas tree, laden with gifts, is the centerpiece. Includes biographical information about Queen Charlotte and a timeline.
12) England
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Discusses England's cities, food, history, music, and wildlife.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Although America officially declared its independence in 1776, we owe much of our heritage, culture, and even style of living to England, our mother country. In this alphabetic tour topics such as the British Isles, Guy Fawkes, the Crown Jewels, and London are presented"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
The history of Britain is a story of kings and queens, battles and truces, discoveries and inventions, expansion and diplomacy. From William the Conqueror's arrival in 1066 to the end of the twentieth century, The Story of Britain celebrates the rich diversity of a people and culture, as well as the events, good and bad, that have shaped Britain, and the world, over the past thousand years. Royals, commoners, warriors, and scientists have all had...
16) United Kingdom
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the United Kingdom--home of the Giant's Causeway, Stonehenge, and the Fairy Pools! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about the United Kingdom's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text."--
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Professor Alice Roberts uses archaeological discoveries to piece together a turning point in Britain's history. The key to her quest is the excavation of a stone palace in Cornwall, long believed to be the birthplace of the King Arthur legend. Was Arthur in fact ruler of a prosperous trading village, and the defender of the native Britons against the Anglo-Saxons?
19) You wouldn't want to be an 18th-century British convict!: a trip to Australia you'd rather not take
Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A humorous account of how a British thief would have been punished in the eighteenth century by being sent to Australia in 1785.
20) England
Author
Series
Publisher
Childrens Press
Pub. Date
©1982.
Language
English
Description
Describes some of England's most charming features in the areas of geography, history, scenic treasures, culture, industry, and people.
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