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The Extraordinary Life Of Mary Seacole
A doctress
An activist
An inspiration
Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost.
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- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Gearhead’s Guide To BMX Bikes
BMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There’s lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. Readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Gearhead’s Guide To Dirt Bikes
Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Gearhead’s Guide To Go-Karts
Go-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Gearhead’s Guide To Quad Bikes
Quad bikes are able to tackle the toughest terrain around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and readers will love finding out how! Packed with action-filled photos and easy-to-read text, this high-interest book puts...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Greely Expedition’s Fatal Quest For Furthest North
In 1881, US Army Lieutenant Adolphus Greely and his crew set sail for the Arctic. Their mission was to collect scientific data on the polar climate. They also had a second, secret goal: to achieve Furthest North, the record for highest latitude ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Mary Celeste Ghost Ship
In 1872, the Mary Celeste merchant ship set sail from New York, bound for Italy. About a month later, it was spotted adrift in the ocean. The crew had vanished. The ship’s charts were found scattered, and crew members’ belongings were still ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Mount Everest Disaster Of 1996
On 6 May 1996, dozens of excited climbers set off to scale Mount Everest and reach the highest point on Earth. On the morning of 10 May, the skies were clear. The summit was in sight. But hours later, a terrible storm hit. Eight climbers died as they...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Secret Life Of Bigfoot
Think you know all about Bigfoot? Think again! This apelike cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Where does Bigfoot sleep? Does the furry beast have a massive stink? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Secret Life Of The Kraken
Think you know all about the kraken? Think again! This tentacled cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Where do krakens call home? Do the big underwater beasts really use barf as bait? Uncover these exciting facts and more through ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Secret Life Of The Loch Ness Monster
Think you know all about the Loch Ness Monster? Think again! This underwater cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Does Nessie have family swimming nearby? Is the creature in the lake a long-lost dinosaur, giant eel or something else? ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Secret Life Of The Yeti
Think you know all about the yeti? Think again! This snowy cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. How long have yetis been around? Are they really so abominable? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Tragic Trip Of The Donner Party
In the spring of 1846, the Donner and Reed families joined a wagon train bound for California in the hope of finding a better life. But when the party took an untested shortcut, it set them down a tragic path. As they crossed the Sierra Nevada, heavy...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The World’s Most Amazing Animals
Amazing animals live all over our world. But which ones are the strongest, hairiest or fastest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme animals living on our planet.
- Book Cover : Hardback
The World’s Most Awesome Places
Awesome places can be found all over our world. But which ones are the deepest, tallest or hottest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme places on our planet.
- Book Cover : Hardback
The World’s Most Fantastic Plants
Fantastic plants cover our world. But which ones are the smelliest, thorniest or largest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme plants growing on our planet.
- Book Cover : Hardback
The World’s Wildest Weather
Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
Togo Takes The Lead: Heroic Sled Dog Of The Alaska Serum Run
In January 1925, many people in Nome, Alaska, and the surrounding area were sick and dying from an outbreak of diphtheria. A supply of medicine was found but there was one problem--it was hundreds of miles away. The only way to get it to Nome was by ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Football Rising Stars)
Trent Alexander-Arnold grew up gazing at the gates of Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium, and came through the ranks to realise his childhood dream of wearing the famous red himself. At only 21 years old, the talented right-back was part of the team ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unbelievably Weird Creatures
Big noses. Weird bodies. Crazy colours. The creatures in this book are far from the average animal you might see in your back garden. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.
- Book Cover : Paperback
Unsolved Questions About Earth
How did Earth form? Where did all the water come from? How did Earth’s plates begin to shift? When it comes to our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About Living Things
How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About The Human Body
Why do we yawn? Are left-handed people more creative? Why do we have fingerprints? When it comes to our bodies, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how scientists are ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Unsolved Questions About The Universe
What’s inside a black hole? What are the sounds we hear from the depths of space? How did the moon form? When it comes to the realm beyond our planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to answer. Get ready to explore the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
What It Was Like To Be An…….Ancient Roman
Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the largest empire the world has ever seen? Why were the Romans such brilliant innovators, responsible for inventions including newspapers, concrete, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 7.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
