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Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar (Trade Paperback/Paperback, New title)

Set against the backdrop of life in ancient Rome, this book explores the story behind the life and political career of one of Rome's greatest leaders. It follows the life of Caesar from his early days growing up in Rome to his career in the senate, and finally, dictator. It also ...

ISBN 9781846960055
Published 6 July 2006 by OCTOPUS PUBLISHING GROUP
Interest Age 8-11 years
Series Story of...
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Titirangi: Fringe of Heaven
  

Titirangi: Fringe of Heaven (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Bonny, Marc; Edited by Harvey, Bruce; Harvey, Trixie

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Titirangi, probably Auckland's most beautiful suburb and on the edge of the dramatic Waitakere Ranges, is truly the 'fringe of heaven'. This richly illustrated book, compiled over many years by the West Auckland Historical Society, tracks the area's evolution from successive Maor ...

ISBN 9781877514135
Published 1 April 2011 by Oratia Media
Interest Age Young Adults
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Gallipoli: The Turkish Story
  

Gallipoli: The Turkish Story (Trade Paperback/Paperback, illustrated edition)

By Fewster, Kevin; Basarin, Vecihi; Basarin, Hatice

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This is the story of the Gallipoli campaign focussing on the Turkish perspective. It includes interviews with Turkish migrants to Australia and their children about their thoughts on Gallipoli and Australia.

ISBN 9781741140453
Published 1 April 2003 by Allen & Unwin
Interest Age All ages
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Harlem Hellfighters

Harlem Hellfighters (Hardback, illustrated edition)

By Myers, Walter Dean

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The story of the Harlem Hellfighters is not simply one of victory in a war. . . . It is the story of men who acted as men, and who gave a good account of themselves when so many people thought, even hoped, that they would fail. What defines a true hero? The Harlem Hellfigh ...

ISBN 9780060011369
Published 1 March 2006 by HarperCollins
Interest Age 9-12 years
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No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War

No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War (Trade Paperback/Paperback, illustrated edition)

By Lobel, Anita

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A finalist for the National Book Award, Lobel's unforgettable memoir paints a disturbing picture of a child hiding from the Nazis in World War II. Since coming to the United States as a teenager, Lobel has spent her life as an author and illustrator of picture books.

ISBN 9780061565892
Published 12 December 2008 by Collins
Interest Age 11-14 years
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The Ancient Chinese World

The Ancient Chinese World (Hardback)

Edited by Kleeman, Terry; Barrett, Tracy

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Pangu, a god asleep inside a giant black egg for 18,000 years, wakes up to create the world. Liu Bang, the founder of a Chinese dynasty, begins his life as a peasant. Sun Tzu, a fearless war strategist, writes one of the most popular books of all time. These are just a few of the ...

ISBN 9780195171020
Published 1 February 2005 by Oxford University Press
Interest Age 11-15 years
Series World in Ancient Times
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Cowboys

Cowboys (Hardback)

By Pipe, Jim

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A look at the lives of the world's famous adventurers, rogues and heroes

ISBN 9780749686420
Published 3 August 2009 by Hachette Children's Books
Interest Age 9-11 years
Series True Stories & Legends
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Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope (Other book format/Other, illustrated edition)

By Grimes, Nikki; Illustrated by Collier, Bryan

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Raised in Jakarta and Hawaii, Barack Obama has become a force for social change, first as an Illinois Senator and now as candidate for President of the United States. This first-ever picture book about Obama follows his life. Full color.

ISBN 9781416971443
Published 1 January 2009 by Simon & Schuster
Interest Age 5-10 years
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Anzac: An Illustrated History 1914-1918
  

Anzac: An Illustrated History 1914-1918 (Hardback, New title)

Edited by Pelvin, Richard

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This illustrated book is a moving pictorial record of World War I as experienced by the ANZACs. Over 500 rarely seen photos, historic maps, letters and diaries from the War Memorial archives, as well as detailed captions and illustrated timelines bring to life the ANZAC story as ...

ISBN 9781740661423
Published 1 April 2004 by Hardie Grant Books
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The Origin of the Chinese People
  

The Origin of the Chinese People (Paperback)

By Ross, John

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A classic treatise on the history of the Chinese people, recording and analysing the various facets of their complex civilization - philosophy, political structure, education, economy, language and literature, manners and even clothing. Illus.

ISBN 9789679783360
Published 1 December 1995
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