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Journey to the River Sea
ISBN: 9780142501849 / Angielski / Miękka / 298 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to her best-selling fantasies, acclaimed author Eva Ibbotson has written a hair-raising novel, set in turn-of-the-last-century Brazil. Accompanied by Miss Minton, a fierce-looking, no-nonsense governess, Maia, a young orphan, sets off for the wilderness of the Amazon, expecting curtains of orchids, brightly colored macaws, and a loving family. But what she finds is an evil-tempered aunt and uncle and their spoiled daughters. It is only when she is swept up in a mystery involving a young Indian boy, a homesick child actor, and a...With the memorable characters and plot twists she brings to her best-selling fantasies, acclaimed author Eva Ibbotson has written a hair-raising no... |
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37,01 zł |
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Encounter
ISBN: 9780152013899 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in 1492, what he discovered were the Taino Indians. Told from a young Taino boy's point of view, this is a story of how the boy tried to warn his people against welcoming the strangers, who seemed more interested in golden ornaments than friendship. Years later the boy, now an old man, looks back at the destruction of his people and their culture by the colonizers.
When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in 1492, what he discovered were the Taino Indians. Told from a young Taino boy's point...
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33,01 zł |
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Bold Journey: West with Lewis and Clark
ISBN: 9780618437184 / Angielski / Miękka / 171 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Drawing on journal entries and grounded in fact, Charles Bohner's story re-creates the Lewis and Clark expedition from the experience of Hugh McNeal, one of the youngest members on the journey.
Drawing on journal entries and grounded in fact, Charles Bohner's story re-creates the Lewis and Clark expedition from the experience of Hugh McNeal, ...
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33,01 zł |
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The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish: Based on a True Story
ISBN: 9780618548958 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This is the dramatic story of the Canadian Arctic expedition that set off in 1913 to explore the high north. When the ship Fish became icebound, the crew was stranded for 14 months. Illustrations.
This is the dramatic story of the Canadian Arctic expedition that set off in 1913 to explore the high north. When the ship Fish became icebound, the c...
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33,01 zł |
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Stowaway
ISBN: 9780689839894 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. It is known that in the summer of 1768, Captain James Cook sailed from England on H.M.S Endeavour, beginning a three-year voyage around the world on a secret mission to discover an unknown continent at the bottom of the globe. What is less known is that a boy by the name of Nicholas Young was a stowaway on that ship.
Newbery winner Karen Hesse re-creates Cook's momentous voyage through the eyes of this remarkable boy, creating a fictional journal filled with fierce hurricanes, warring natives, and disease, as Nick discovers new lands, incredible creatures, and lifelong friends. It is known that in the summer of 1768, Captain James Cook sailed from England on H.M.S Endeavour, beginning a three-year voyage around the wo...
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37,01 zł |
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Two Orphans, Columbus, and the New World: Volume I of the New World Series
ISBN: 9780595465859 / Angielski / Miękka / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. After witnessing the murder of his parents, Prince Dionisio and Princess Carlota, brave twelve-year-old Rafael barely escapes and ends up on a ship heading out to sea. There he meets Alex, an orphan boy his own age who works on the ship. Their voyage begins in 1486, during the time when Christopher Columbus sails the ocean and discovers the New World.
In spite of their vastly different backgrounds, Rafael and Alex share a faith and grow to become fast friends in a captivating story filled with excitement and daring. The boys protect each other and dodge perilous situations by using their... After witnessing the murder of his parents, Prince Dionisio and Princess Carlota, brave twelve-year-old Rafael barely escapes and ends up on a ship he...
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56,86 zł |
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Two Orphans, Columbus, and the New World: Volume I of the New World Series
ISBN: 9780595703487 / Angielski / Twarda / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. After witnessing the murder of his parents, Prince Dionisio and Princess Carlota, brave twelve-year-old Rafael barely escapes and ends up on a ship heading out to sea. There he meets Alex, an orphan boy his own age who works on the ship. Their voyage begins in 1486, during the time when Christopher Columbus sails the ocean and discovers the New World. In spite of their vastly different backgrounds, Rafael and Alex share a faith and grow to become fast friends in a captivating story filled with excitement and daring. The boys protect each other and dodge perilous situations by using their... After witnessing the murder of his parents, Prince Dionisio and Princess Carlota, brave twelve-year-old Rafael barely escapes and ends up on a ship... |
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96,86 zł |
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Good-Bye for Today: The Diary of a Young Girl at Sea
ISBN: 9781416975731 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Laura doesn't want to keep a journal, but her mother says she must. After all, writing about the day-to-day life aboard her father's ship, the Monticello, will preserve her memories of a most interesting and at times terrifying, experience. The Monticello is a whaling ship, and Laura's father has decided to bring Laura, her mother, and her little brother, William, along on this voyage, for as soon as they fill the ship's hold with whale oil in the Arctic they shall return to their home in New Bedford -- a home that Laura, who was born in the Sandwich Islands,...
Laura doesn't want to keep a journal, but her mother says she must. After all, writing about the day-to-day life aboard her father's shi...
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49,01 zł |
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I Want to Go to the Moon
ISBN: 9781897476567 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. From the time when young Neil Armstrong took his first small steps and spoke his first words, he wanted to travel into space. Although everyone told him it was impossible, he never gave up. Tom Saunders' song tells the story of Armstrong's life, concluding with the day he made that world-changing "giant leap." In this book, Saunders' poetic, inspiring lyrics are brought to life by the illustrations of award-winning Cynthia Nugent. A CD of the song is also included.
From the time when young Neil Armstrong took his first small steps and spoke his first words, he wanted to travel into space. Although everyone told h...
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68,86 zł |
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Ship's Boy with Magellan
ISBN: 9780979846991 / Angielski / Miękka / 182 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. To escape his villainous uncle who wants to steal his inheritance, Pedro takes a job as a cabin boy on Magellan's flagship. Pedro experiences all the drama and excitement of the first voyage to travel the globe, including the mutiny of the officers and the hostility of suspicious natives. Pedro survives the voyage and returns to Spain to claim his birthright.
To escape his villainous uncle who wants to steal his inheritance, Pedro takes a job as a cabin boy on Magellan's flagship. Pedro experiences all the ...
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68,03 zł |
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The Crossing
ISBN: 9781416994749 / Angielski / Twarda / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 6-10 dni roboczych. Told from the point of view of Jean Baptiste Chabonneau, the baby on Sacagawea's back, this breathtaking picture book reveals the adventure and natural wonders that Lewis and Clark encountered on their Western expedition in the early 1800s. Full color.
Told from the point of view of Jean Baptiste Chabonneau, the baby on Sacagawea's back, this breathtaking picture book reveals the adventure and natura...
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80,04 zł |
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Chuiraquimba and Black Robes
ISBN: 9780979846922 / Angielski / Miękka / 198 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Based on the true events of 1600s Paraguay, this work tells the story of Chuiraquimba, who has lived all her life in the forests, the daughter of a powerful chief. She and her brother are welcomed into the Jesuit community and come to believe in the Christian religion. The priests move the tribe members over the falls along the Parana River to protect them from slave traders.
Based on the true events of 1600s Paraguay, this work tells the story of Chuiraquimba, who has lived all her life in the forests, the daughter of a po...
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68,03 zł |
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Room 17 - Where History Comes Alive - Missions
ISBN: 9781935630197 / Angielski / Miękka / 126 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Step into the Room 17 pod and travel back in time with room 17, where history really does come alive. This time go back to the time of the founding of the missions. Find out what our heroes bring back with them from the past and what they learn about San Diegos Mission de Alcala. And what is the Dark Angel? Why and how does Jacob Learner become a true buckaroo? Will there be another trip in the pod through time, or will this be the last trip? And if you are a history buff, can you guess why they were sent to this time and place?
Written by retired fourth grade teacher and artist, Paula... Step into the Room 17 pod and travel back in time with room 17, where history really does come alive. This time go back to the time of the founding o...
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46,17 zł |
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Little Jane Silver: A Little Jane Silver Adventure
ISBN: 9781554888788 / Angielski / Miękka / 268 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Meet Little Jane Silver, the twelve year-old granddaughter of notorious Treasure Island pirate Long John Silver. Growing up on the Pieces of Eight, the pirate ship of her parents, Captains Bonnie Mary Bright and Long John Silver II, Little Jane is increasingly frustrated with being thrust below decks whenever any real pirating action takes place. Desperate to be taken seriously as a member of the crew, Little Jane vows to become a real pirate, but every attempt she makes to prove herself onboard seems to backfire. As the Pieces of Eight is pursued by a... Meet Little Jane Silver, the twelve year-old granddaughter of notorious Treasure Island pirate Long John Silver. Growing up on the Pieces... |
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53,01 zł |
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Cross Among the Tomahawks
ISBN: 9780983180029 / Angielski / Miękka / 172 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. |
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68,03 zł |
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Tecumseh's Artifact
ISBN: 9781462068975 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Twelve-year-old Ronnie has just made the difficult decision to live for a whole year with his crotchety great-grandfather instead of in a boarding school. Now, stuck in an old house in Ontario, Ronnie wonders what he has gotten himself into as he and his ninety-year-old roommate constantly clash. But Ronnie has no idea that one evening after being sent to the attic for punishment, he will make an amazing discovery that will change his life forever. Ronnie has been haunted all his life by a spirit bear who now seems to be leading him straight to the corner of the attic. Frightened,... Twelve-year-old Ronnie has just made the difficult decision to live for a whole year with his crotchety great-grandfather instead of in a boarding ... |
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57,94 zł |
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Tecumseh's Artifact
ISBN: 9781462068999 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Twelve-year-old Ronnie has just made the difficult decision to live for a whole year with his crotchety great-grandfather instead of in a boarding school. Now, stuck in an old house in Ontario, Ronnie wonders what he has gotten himself into as he and his ninety-year-old roommate constantly clash. But Ronnie has no idea that one evening after being sent to the attic for punishment, he will make an amazing discovery that will change his life forever. Ronnie has been haunted all his life by a spirit bear who now seems to be leading him straight to the corner of the attic. Frightened,... Twelve-year-old Ronnie has just made the difficult decision to live for a whole year with his crotchety great-grandfather instead of in a boarding ... |
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105,55 zł |
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Aztec Courage: A Story about the Spanish Conquest of Mexico
ISBN: 9781463572792 / Angielski / Miękka / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Join the expedition of explorer, Hernando Cortez and meet Diego Orteguilla, a 14-year old Spanish boy who signs on to sail from Cuba to the land of Mexico. Rumors abound of strange animals, exotic plants, a beautiful, whitewashed city surrounded by water and a people who own gold-lots of gold. You will see Diego and the Spanish soldiers fight their first battle in Mexico and learn of the great Aztec empire and the king who rules this empire, Montezuma. Diego meets two young Aztec nobles, Tonacoatl, a prince of Tlacopan, and the brash, Cacamatzin-a prince of Texcoco. Diego also learns about...
Join the expedition of explorer, Hernando Cortez and meet Diego Orteguilla, a 14-year old Spanish boy who signs on to sail from Cuba to the land of Me...
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30,24 zł |
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The Hounds of Nemhain
ISBN: 9781466486164 / Angielski / Miękka / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Ireland, 350 A.D. A fiery tragedy sends the wounded boy Bran on an epic journey across ancient Eire. He lands on a small island in the Western Sea and falls in with a gang of coastal raiders--primitive pirates. Proud at first to be among them, he soon comes to see their cruelty, particularly in their trade of other humans into slavery. He forges bonds with some of the captives, including a lovely, troubled girl taken from Roman Britain. Though small and defenseless, he devises a scheme to overthrow his masters and free their slaves, with the aid of a devoted wolfhound and several other...
Ireland, 350 A.D. A fiery tragedy sends the wounded boy Bran on an epic journey across ancient Eire. He lands on a small island in the Western Sea and...
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51,46 zł |
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Bear Song
ISBN: 9781482012118 / Angielski / Miękka / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Bear Song is the story of a small English Colony that history tells us mysteriously disappeared from Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island in the late sixteenth century. In Bear Song the colonists have found refuge on the mainland with the Lake People. They learn survival skills from their hosts, and for a time the two cultures live in harmony. Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America, never knew any other life and fits happily into the village routine, but not without a few escapades. Eleanor, her mother, lives in fear of the wild animals and of their hosts. Gray Squirrel, known for...
Bear Song is the story of a small English Colony that history tells us mysteriously disappeared from Fort Raleigh on Roanoke Island in the late sixtee...
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47,05 zł |
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