William Shakespeare, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and works of the widely-regarded greatest writer of the English language. Through dispelling common myths (Could his father really not read or write? What really happened during 'the Lost Years'? Why did he retire from writing while only in his early 40s?) and revealing fascinating trivia, this book attempts to answer many of the often-disputed questions surrounding the life...

4) Castles, A Very Peculiar History

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Series

Very Peculiar History

Language

English

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Whether you're planning your first seige, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, 'Castles: A Very Peculiar History' is full of tips, tricks and horror stories from the castle-building trade. We can't all match up to the combined beauty and danger of the Tower of London, but in this title you'll learn who developed the world's first flat-pack castle, the difference between donjeons and dungeons (it's important,...

5) You wouldn't want to be an American colonist!: a settlement you'd rather not start

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Series

You wouldn't want to

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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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Traces the founding of the English colony at Jamestown, its struggle for survival, and its eventual decline.

6) You wouldn't want to be an American pioneer!: a wilderness you'd rather not tame

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Series

You wouldn't want to

Publisher

Franklin Watts

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IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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A light-hearted look at some of the difficulties faced by the pioneers who traveled by wagon train across the United States to settle in the West.

7) You wouldnt' want to work on the Great Wall of China!: defenses you'd rather not build

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Publisher

Franklin Watts

Pub. Date

2006

Language

English

8) Inside the tomb of Tutankhamun

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Publisher

Enchanted Lion Books

Pub. Date

2005

Language

English

9) Egyptian myths

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Publisher

Peter Bedrick Books

Pub. Date

1999

Language

English

10) Greek myths

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Publisher

P. Bedrick Books

Pub. Date

1998

Language

English

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An illustrated collection of twenty Greek myths including "Prometheus and Pandora," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "Meleager and the blazing logs," and "The story of Phaeton."

11) How would you survive as an ancient Egyptian?

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Publisher

F. Watts

Pub. Date

1995

Language

English

12) You wouldn't want to explore with Lewis and Clark!: an epic journey you'd rather not make

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Publisher

Franklin Watts/Scholastic

Pub. Date

2013

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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

13) You wouldn't want to be a Sumerian slave!: a life of hard labor you'd rather avoid

Author

Morley, Jacqueline

Series

You wouldn't want to

Publisher

Franklin Watts

Pub. Date

2007

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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Discusses life in Mesopotamia a long time ago where each city had its own king and there were always wars so life was tough and you could end up a slave.