Martin Jenkins
Author
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
Travel through the mid-twentieth century British Isles in this stunning collection of street photography featuring historic vehicles and buildings.
This remarkable book takes the reader on a nostalgic transport journey into streets throughout the British Isles some of which have hardly changed, except for the vehicles displayed, whilst others have been transformed or have, in some cases, altered virtually beyond all recognition. Hours of...
This remarkable book takes the reader on a nostalgic transport journey into streets throughout the British Isles some of which have hardly changed, except for the vehicles displayed, whilst others have been transformed or have, in some cases, altered virtually beyond all recognition. Hours of...
2) Vampires
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
92 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines vampires in literature, film, history, and the animal world.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What can take the form of a stone with a hole in the middle, a string of shells, a piece of paper, or a plastic card? The answer is money, of course. But when did we start using it? And why? What does money have to do with writing? And how do taxes and interest work? From the Stone Age to modern banking, this lighthearted and engaging account traces the history of the stuff that makes the world go round.
Author
Language
English
Description
This book takes readers on a spectacular journey across North and Mid-Wales in the thirty-year period from the mid-1950s onwards. In full color, it features scenic railway main lines and branches; ports, canals and shipping including the Liverpool & North Wales Steamship Company; cable and electric tramways; all manner of connecting bus and coach services in urban and rural settings; and a few surprises along the way. Highlights include superb views...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
29 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.