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Reaching the Summit: Sir Edmund Hillary's Story
 

Reaching the Summit: Sir Edmund Hillary's Story (Paperback, New title)

By Johnston, Alexa; Larsen, David

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Details a young Ed Hillary growing up in the Waikato, his increasing love of climbing and the outdoors, his early climbs and growing reputation, then the Everest expedition and the ascent on Mt Everest itself. It then goes with Hillary to Antarctica and the trek to the South Pole ...

ISBN 9780143006664
Published 3 September 2007 by Penguin
Interest Age 9-14 years
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Alexander The Great

Alexander The Great (Trade Paperback/Paperback, New title)

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Set against the backdrop of life in ancient Greece, this book explores the story behind the life and military career of one of the ancient world's greatest leaders. It opens with an overview of life in ancient Greece in 350 BC, and follows the early life of Alexander, son of the ...

ISBN 9781846960000
Published 6 July 2006 by TickTock Books
Interest Age 8-11 years
Series Story of...
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Caesar: The True Story of a Canine ANZAC Hero
 

Caesar: The True Story of a Canine ANZAC Hero (Other)

By Stroud, Patricia

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A true account of Caesar the bulldog, the mascot of the 4th Battalion (A Company) New Zealand Rifle Brigade, who served in World War One and died in action.

ISBN 9781869507275
Published 1 April 2009 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 9-14 years
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Winging it: The Adventures of Tim Wallis
 

Winging it: The Adventures of Tim Wallis (Paperback, illustrated edition)

By Peat, Neville

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A biography of Tim Wallis, written specifically for young readers. From the start of his career as a helicopter pilot, using choppers for the recovery of red deer to his ventures into tourism and vintage warplanes leading to the 1988 founding of Warbirds Over Wanaka. Above all, ...

ISBN 9781877361500
Published 30 June 2006 by Longacre Press
Interest Age 12-15 years
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The Ultimate Book of Famous People

The Ultimate Book of Famous People (Paperback)

By Various

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This riveting book tells the stories of people who have influenced the course of history over the last 2000 years: statesmen, scientists, inventors, artists, film stars, sports heroes and many more. Arranged in themes and chronologically, all the family will enjoy The Ultima ...

ISBN 9780199135257
Published 1 January 2009 by Oxford University Press
Interest Age 9-11 years
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Barack Obama: An American Story
 

Barack Obama: An American Story (Paperback, illustrated edition)

By Carlton, Bob; Gentiles, Ariele

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Barack Obama's story is one of historic 'firsts', from the schools he attended to the jobs he has taken. His story is also one of reconciliation, as a son growing up without a father, as an African American in a country that still struggles with racism, as someone who struggles t ...

ISBN 9780310670032
Published 5 November 2008 by Misc - HarperCollins New Zeala
Interest Age 11-16 years
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Writers

Writers (Paperback)

By Burns, Peggy; Edited by Lloyd, Camilla

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An ideal introduction to important characters from the past.

ISBN 9780750255585
Published 1 January 2009 by Hachette Children's Books
Interest Age 7-9 years
Series Lifetimes
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Artists

Artists (Paperback)

By Powell, Jillian; Edited by Lloyd, Camilla

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An ideal introduction to important characters from the past.

ISBN 9780750255592
Published 1 January 2009 by Hachette Children's Books
Interest Age 7-9 years
Series Lifetimes
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Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King (Paperback)

By Claybourne, Anna

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Biographies of high-interest personalities of the 20th Century, packed with photos, quotes and information.

ISBN 9780750255738
Published 1 January 2009 by Hachette Children's Books
Interest Age 8-11 years
Series Famous People
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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela (Paperback)

By Adi, Hakim

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Biographies of high-interest personalities from the 20th Century, packed with photos, quotes and information.

ISBN 9780750255752
Published 1 January 2009 by Hachette Children's Books
Interest Age 8-11 years
Series Famous People
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