The Golden Horsemen Of Baghdad
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The Golden Horsemen Of Baghdad
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Author : Saviour Pirotta
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-01-10
The Golden Horsemen Of Baghdad written by Saviour Pirotta and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-10 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure. Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released on the orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid himself. In return Jabir must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the emperor Charlemagne. But someone is determined to stop Jabir from completing the work and he will stop at nothing, not even arson, to achieve his aim. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison? This exciting and readable adventure story is packed with great characters and insight into Islamic civilisation and the historic culture of the Middle East circa AD 900, a period which is now studied in the National Curriculum. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.
Daily Life In The Islamic Golden Age
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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Raintree
Release Date : 2016-02-11
Daily Life In The Islamic Golden Age written by Don Nardo and has been published by Raintree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-11 with Islamic civilization categories.
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in the Islamic Golden Age, including Baghdad around AD900. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.
The Closest Thing To Flying
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Author : Gill Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Release Date : 2019-02-07
The Closest Thing To Flying written by Gill Lewis and has been published by Oxford University Press - Children this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-07 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Present day: Samira doesn't know where to call home. She and her mother came to England when she was four years old, brought across the desert and the sea by a man who has complete control. Always moving on, always afraid of being caught, she longs for freedom. 1891: Hen knows exactly where to call home. Her stifling mother makes sure of that. But her Aunt Kitty is opening her eyes to a whole new world. A world of animal rights, and votes for women, and riding bicycles! Trapped in a life of behaving like a lady, she longs for freedom. When Samira discovers Hen's diary, she finds the inspiration to be brave, to fight for her place in the world, and maybe even to uncover the secrets of her own past... Gill Lewis is the multi-award-winning and best-selling author of novels including Sky Hawk, White Dolphin, and A Story Like the Wind. This is her unforgettable tale of friendship, hope, and finding the courage to fight for what you believe in.
Cloud Boy
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Author : Marcia Williams
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-04
Cloud Boy written by Marcia Williams and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04 with Best friends categories.
Harry Christmas and Angie Moon are best friends and almost-twins. Ever since they were born two days apart they've been partners in cloud-spotting, sweet-eating and treehouse-building. But when Harry is taken to hospital for headaches that won't go away, he needs Angie more than ever. Because when things fall apart, only a best friend can stitch them back together. Told through Angie's lively diary, this is a bittersweet story about friendship and growing up.
The Bronze Horseman Of Justinian In Constantinople
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Author : Elena N. Boeck
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2021-04-29
The Bronze Horseman Of Justinian In Constantinople written by Elena N. Boeck and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-29 with Architecture categories.
Biography of the medieval Mediterranean's most cross-culturally significant sculptural monument, the tallest in the pre-modern world.
Queen Of Darkness
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Author : Tony Bradman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2019-11-14
Queen Of Darkness written by Tony Bradman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-14 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The gripping story of Boudica and her battle against the Roman empire, told through the eyes of a young girl. Perfect for fans of historical adventure. Young Rhianna is relieved when Queen Boudica takes in her and her sister when their parents die. But there's a darkness in Boudica that's waiting to be unleashed and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her. Soon, Rhianna witnesses much more than the kindness that Boudica has shown her and her sister. There's a battle coming... and a terrible aftermath. This exciting and engaging take on a powerful woman from history from the master historical storyteller, Tony Bradman, is a great way to cover Boudica who is covered on the Key Stage 2 (KS2) curriculum in England. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.
She Wolf
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Author : Dan Smith
language : en
Publisher: Chicken House
Release Date : 2019-03-07
She Wolf written by Dan Smith and has been published by Chicken House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-07 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Ylva, a young Viking girl, is swept by a storm to England where she is orphaned. Determined to avenge her mother's death, she tracks the killer north. But when a stranger steps in, Ylva has to choose between vengeance and trust.
The Abbasid Caliphate
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Author : Tayeb El-Hibri
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2021-04-22
The Abbasid Caliphate written by Tayeb El-Hibri and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-22 with History categories.
A history of the Abbasid Caliphate from its foundation in 750 and golden age under Harun al-Rashid to the conquest of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258, this study examines the Caliphate as an empire and an institution, and its imprint on the society and culture of classical Islamic civilization.
The House Of Wisdom
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Author : Florence Parry Heide
language : en
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Release Date : 1999
The House Of Wisdom written by Florence Parry Heide and has been published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Ishaq, the son of the chief translator to the Caliph of ancient Baghdad, travels the world in search of precious books and manuscripts and brings them back to the great library known as the House of Wisdom.
Explore Early Islamic Civilisation
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Author : Izzi Howell
language : en
Publisher: Wayland
Release Date : 2019-11-19
Explore Early Islamic Civilisation written by Izzi Howell and has been published by Wayland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-19 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire. Read about weapons and war, the city of Baghdad, the life of a scribe, science and medicine and find out how to make an Islamic tile design! Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.