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Poltergeists like causing havoc. They throw things around in people's homes and play tricks with lights and household appliances. Mysterious voices, insistent knocking and weird shrieking can announce

During World War II, the world was in a state of complete upheaval and many mysterious events took place. This brilliant book fills you in on what these were. Topics include The Occult Roots of Nazism

Take an in-depth look at the history of arms and armour in this handy pocket-sized book bursting with giant facts. From the earliest weapons to Roman legions, Samurai warriors and modern warfare, disc

Everything you need to know about the Tudors is broken down in 50 bite sized chunks. Go back in time to Tudor England, to meet Henry VIII and learn about the Spanish Armada. Find out why Henry VIII ha

Examines the world of the ninja, Japan's legendary assassins, spies, and irregular warriors; describes their origins, training, missions, tactics, weapons, and history; and profiles notable ninjas.

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Examines the world of the Spartans, ancient Greece's legendary warriors, describing their origins, training, missions, tactics, weapons, and history.

Spooks provide a matrix upon which Matthews hangs witty, authoritative accounts of British homes, haunts, and history, with a couple hundred b&w drawings & photos. A happy alternative to the u

From armor to jousting, Knights and Castles covers everything there is to know about knights and medieval castles.Knights and Castles takes an up-close look at the history of knights, their chivalrous code, the battles they fought, and more. Learn about the heroic actions of famous knights, including El Cid and Sir John Hawkwood, and the monks who took up arms to protect pilgrims. Explore famous castles, including Beaufort, Krak des Chevaliers, and Carisbrooke Castle.Discover what it took to become a knight in Knights and Castles.Perfect for 7-9 year olds starting to read alone, Level 3 titles include in-depth information presented through more complex sentence structure with increasing amount of text to expand the reader's general knowledge and confidence in reading. Additional information spreads are full of extra facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles, such as fliers, instructions, and record-breaker statistics.Trusted by parents, teachers, an