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BATMAN PUBLISHING SEPTEMBER 2014BIC Code YFB; YFGCBMC Code C3H6Reading Age 7+ Author Robert Greenberger; Martin Powell; Eric StevensPages 48 Dimensions 190 x 129mm

Batman featuring Batman and his foes:

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• Batman on the Cartoon Network fromApril 2014

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SANTA AND SNOWMAN PEEK-A-BOO BOOKS PUBLISHING OCTOBER 2014BIC Code A3K79CBMC Code YBLReading Age +12 monthsAuthor Charles ReasonerPages 10 pagesDimensions 165mm x 133mm

Christmas Peek-A-Boo board books celebrate the time of year when Rudolph gets to work, Santa finds himself stuck in chimneys, and woodland creatures play in the snow. With charming verses and illustrations, these interactive books are perfect stocking fillers.

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I AM SPARTAPUSS (Book I)ISBN: 9780954657604 PRICE: UK £7.99 176 pages

CATLIGULA (Book II) £6.99ISBN: 9780954657611 192 pages

DIE CLAWDIUS (Book III) 176 pagesISBN: 9780954657680 £6.99

BOUDICAT (Book IV)ISBN: 9781906132019 £6.99 144 pagesExclusively Independent pick

Rome AD 36. The mighty Feline Empire rules the world. A ginger cat is comfortable managing Romeʼs finest Bath and Spa, but Fortune has other plans for him. Action-packed and full of historical details, The Spartapuss Series follows the diary of a gladiator cat from Rome to the Land of the Kitons (A.K.A. Britain). Itʼs a great way of making history fun for pupils aged 7 and upwards.

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CLEOCATRA’S KUSHION (Book V)ISBN: 9781906132064 PRICE: £7.99 192 pages

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ʻItʼs silly enough that it doesnʼt feel like a history lesson at all. Fun for teenagers and adults with an interest in ancient history too.... 4 stars out of 5.’ – http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/

ʻYoung fans of ancient Rome will love this book ... The characters are full of life and there is a surprising amount of historical accuracy to watch out for.’ - Sam Beck, Waterstones.com

‘A hilarious tale about the ancient world according to cats: this will help increase a love for history for all readers.’ – http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.com

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ʻThis is too good to be left just as a childrenʼs book! Extremely funny and brilliantly written.’ - Angela Longman, MonstersAndCritics.com

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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Yesterday’s Voices Title: A Dream of America Author: Dee Phillips ISBN: 978-1-78322-516-3 Price: £6.99 Format: 198 x 130mm, paperback Extent: 48pp Category: English

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SUMMARY!The room is so hot it is hard to breathe. My legs ache from pushing the pedals on this machine. My fingers throb from the many times they have been pierced by the needle. I think of home. The cool, green forests. I think of home. No money and no food. The boss shouts at me. I don’t speak much English, so I just pedal harder. How hopeful I was that night as we sailed toward the beautiful statue. On that night, I was so sure that my dream of America was about to come true!.

Set in the early 1900s, A Dream of America, follows a young Polish immigrant as she experiences a horrifying journey by sea to New York. She recalls the hours spent under scrutiny on Ellis Island, and while remembering the poverty of her old life, considers whether the loneliness and exhaustion of her new life have been worth the sacrifice.

Yesterday’s Voices is a fantastic series that gives older Hi-Lo readers manageable, yet highly sophisticated, thought-provoking historical fiction. Each story will include a spread that gives the reader the factual background to the historical theme or event explored in the story.

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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Yesterday’s Voices Title: Pirate Author: Dee Phillips ISBN: 978-1-78322-514-9 Price: £6.99 Format: 198 x 130mm, paperback Extent: 48pp Category: English



SUMMARY!My nostrils are filled with smoke. Blood from the wound on my shoulder covers my arm and hand. But I cannot think about that. All I can think of is what is before me. I force open the trunk with my knife. I cannot believe my eyes. Gold and silver coins. Pearls and emeralds. I laugh like a crazy man. Now I am one of them. Now I am a pirate! In Pirate, life aboard a 17th century pirate ship sailing the Caribbean is described by a young pirate in all its gruesome detail! Yesterday’s Voices is a fantastic series that gives older Hi-Lo readers manageable, yet highly sophisticated, thought-provoking historical fiction. Each story will include a spread that gives the reader the factual background to the historical theme or event explored in the story.


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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Yesterday’s Voices Title: Resistance Fighter Author: Dee Phillips ISBN: 978-1-78322-515-6 Price: £6.99 Format: 198 x 130mm, paperback Extent: 48pp Category: English



SUMMARY Nearly 70 years have passed, and yet I still remember it all as if it was yesterday. The cold, black night around me as I floated from the plane. Down, down into the forest. Waiting for the men from the village to find me. Terrified the soldiers would find me first. The days of hiding. Pretending I was someone I was not. All the time waiting for the day when I would carry out my mission!. During World War II, thousands of resistance fighters risked their lives to fight a secret war in Europe. In Resistance Fighter, one woman tells her story. Yesterday’s Voices is a fantastic series that gives older Hi-Lo readers manageable, yet highly sophisticated, thought-provoking historical fiction. Each story will include a spread that gives the reader the factual background to the historical theme or event explored in the story.


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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Yesterday’s Voices Title: Samurai Author: Dee Phillips ISBN: 978-1-78322-518-7 Price: £6.99 Format: 198 x 130mm, paperback Extent: 48pp Category: English



SUMMARY He places the sword into my shaking hands. I feel its weight. The blade is ice cold against my palms. I know I have much to learn. I must train my mind. I will train my body. Today it begins. And when the time is right, I will revenge my family!.

Set in 16th century Japan, Samurai follows one young man’s struggle to become a Samurai warrior. Yesterday’s Voices is a fantastic series that gives older Hi-Lo readers manageable, yet highly sophisticated, thought-provoking historical fiction. Each story will include a spread that gives the reader the factual background to the historical theme or event explored in the story.


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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Yesterday’s Voices Title: Vietnam Author: Dee Phillips ISBN: 978-1-78322-513-2 Price: £6.99 Format: 198 x 130mm, paperback Extent: 48pp Category: English



"#$$%&'!I look into his eyes. He looks into mine. He is my age. A soldier just like me. The noises of the jungle seem to fade. No more than a second passes, but time stands still. I see Mom’s face. I remember the smell of Donna’s hair. I think of my last words to my brother. I wanted to come here to fight, but he did not. I called him a coward, but tonight it’s me that’s afraid. The young soldier screams at me. I don’t understand what he’s saying. I only know one thing. Tonight, one of us will die in this hellish place!. In 1965, American troops were sent to fight a war in Vietnam. Many Americans, however, did not agree with the war. In Vietnam, one young US soldier faces the horror of this conflict. Yesterday’s Voices is a fantastic series that gives older Hi-Lo readers manageable, yet highly sophisticated, thought-provoking historical fiction. Each story will include a spread that gives the reader the factual background to the historical theme or event explored in the story.


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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Yesterday’s Voices Title: Viking Author: Dee Phillips ISBN: 978-1-78322-517-0 Price: £6.99 Format: 198 x 130mm, paperback Extent: 48pp Category: English



SUMMARY!The Sun is rising. Our boat glides silently over the dark water. In the distance, I see land. The village we are about to raid comes into view. My father, our leader, stands next to me. I have never left my home before, but I am ready. I am a warrior. Soon I will do battle. But something is not right. I look at the small village on the rocky shore. A strange feeling sweeps over me. I know this place. I have been here before. But how can that be!

In Viking, a young warrior tells his story and prepares to join the men of his tribe in battle. But his family hides a terrible secret. A secret that the young Viking is about to discover. Yesterday’s Voices is a fantastic new series that gives older Hi-Lo readers manageable, yet highly sophisticated, thought-provoking historical fiction. Each story will include a spread that gives the reader the factual background to the historical theme or event explored in the story.


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ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Feelings Title: I’m Busy - A Feelings Story Author: Clare Hibbert ISBN: 978-1-78388-042-3 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years & PSHE BIC Code: YXF Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1 Pub Date: October 2014

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AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Clare Hibbert is a freelance writer and editor who has written over 100 books on numerous subjects for children under 12.

SUMMARY Feelings is a new large-format, highly illustrated series for very young children. It explores feelings and emotions, with an emphasis on expressing - and learning to manage - those feelings. The books will help to develop empathy, self-awareness and social skills. This title complements the other three titles in this series by providing lots of themed activities.

KEY SALES POINTS • Photographic backgrounds with bright

illustrations • Minimal child-friendly text

• Sign language box shows the sign for each

emotion

• Notes for parents and teachers CONTACT DETAILS Tulip Books are represented by: MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected] [email protected]

ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Feelings Title: I’m Happy and Other Fun Feelings Author: Clare Hibbert ISBN: 978-1-78388-043-0 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years & PSHE BIC Code: YXF Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1 Pub Date: October 2014

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Feelings Title: I’m Sad and Other Tricky Feelings Author: Clare Hibbert ISBN: 978-1-78388-044-7 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years & PSHE BIC Code: YXF Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1 Pub Date: October 2014

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Tulip Books are represented by: MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected] [email protected]

ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Feelings Title: I’m Tired and Other Body Feelings Author: Clare Hibbert ISBN: 978-1-78388-045-4 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years & PSHE BIC Code: YXF Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1 Pub Date: October 2014

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ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Sparklers - Celebrations Title: Chinese New Year Author: Katie Dicker ISBN: 978-190985-001-9 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years, RE/Multifaith BIC Code: YBL / B5N79 Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1 Pub Date: October 2014

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AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Katie Dicker has written many other titles from our Sparklers series and has also edited our Science Essentials series aimed at KS3 students.

SUMMARY Chinese New Year helps children to find out more about this important annual festival. Readers are introduced to the Chinese calendar and aspects of preparation, such as cleaning and decorating. They also learn about the festival itself with parades, dragon dances, family gatherings, gifts and special food. Sparklers - Celebrations encourages children to learn about annual festivals and different cultures around the world. The books are designed to support and extend the Early Years curriculum.

KEY SALES POINTS • Interactive approach encourages children to

use their imagination, to investigate and explore.

• Large format, bright photographs and

simple text make the books highly accessible

• Includes Teachers’ notes and activity

suggestions at the back of each book CONTACT DETAILS Laburnum Press are represented by: MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected] [email protected]

ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Sparklers Title: Christmas Author: Katie Dicker ISBN: 978-190985-000-2 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years, RE/Multifaith BIC Code: YBL / B5N79 Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1 Pub Date: October 2014

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SUMMARY Christmas helps children to find out more about this important Christian festival – from the birth of Jesus to different Christmas traditions. Readers are introduced aspects of preparation, such as advent calendars, cards and decorations, and the festival itself with family gatherings, church services, gifts and carols. Sparklers - Celebrations encourages children to learn about annual festivals and different cultures around the world. The books are designed to support and extend the Early Years curriculum.







ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Sparklers Title: Divali Author: Katie Dicker ISBN: 978-190985-002-6 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years, RE/Multifaith BIC Code: YBL / B5N79 Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1 Pub Date: October 2014

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SUMMARY Divali helps children to find out more about this important festival of lights – from the start of the Hindu New Year to different Divali traditions. Readers are introduced to the story of the Ramayana and different Hindu gods. They also learn about divas and decorations, New Year rituals and special Divali foods. Sparklers - Celebrations encourages children to learn about annual festivals and different cultures around the world. The books are designed to support and extend the Early Years curriculum.







ADVANCE INFORMATION Series: Sparklers - Celebrations Title: Easter Author: Katie Dicker ISBN: 978-190985-003-3 Price: £6.99 Format: 250 x 250mm, paperback Extent: 24pp Category: Early Years, RE/Multifaith BIC Code: YBL / B5N79 Age: 3-5 years/Foundation – KS1 Pub Date: October 2014

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SUMMARY Easter helps children to find out more about this important Christian festival – from the resurrection of Jesus to different traditions. Readers are introduced to life cycles and aspects of renewal, and the festival itself, with family gatherings, parades Easter eggs and special Easter food. Sparklers - Celebrations encourages children to learn about annual festivals and different cultures around the world. The books are designed to support and extend the Early Years curriculum.







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Sparklers – Food We Eat Food We Eat encourages children to think about what they eat at certain times of the day and on particular occasions. They will encounter a range of healthy foods from around the world and will discover where some foods come from. Each title in the series also includes a simple recipe that a child can make on their own. The books are designed to support and extend the learning of children aged 3 to 5. Price: £6.99 Format: Paperback Extent: 250 x 250mm, paperback Age: 3-5 years/Foundation-KS1






suggestions at the back of each book

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Clare Hibbert is a freelance writer and editor who has written over 100 books on numerous subjects for children under 12 years.

CONTACT DETAILS Laburnum Press are represented by: Macmillan Marketing Services 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected] [email protected]

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OCTOBER SCIENCE

INTEREST AGE 8-10 READING AGE 6-8 KS2 P3-P6

Questions You Never Thought You’d Ask

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Books in the Questions You Never Thought You’d Ask series take a fun look at different subjects by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions. Although primarily a recreational read, the books nevertheless contain both useful curriculum-based material as well as a wealth of other fascinating and bizarre facts about animals, the human body, history, science, and technology.

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mixing cream, sugar, and egg together

and then freezing it. Create your own

flavours by adding mashed up fruit.

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PAPERBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEPack A of 5 9781406259575 £37.95Could I Sit on a Cloud?: And other questions about Science 4.1 9781406259544 £7.99Could a Robot Make My Dinner?: And other questions about Technology 4.3 9781406259551 £7.99Can You Lick Your Own Elbow?: And other questions about the Human Body 3.3 9781406259568 £7.99

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QUESTIONS YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU’D ASKPAPERBACK PUBLISHING OCTOBER 2014BIC Code YN; YQCBMC Code C5N79Author Paul Mason; Kay BarnhamPages 32Dimensions 240 x 190

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This series charts black history from the earliest times to the election of an African-American as Pressident of the USA. It tells the story of the slave trade and migrations in the 20th century and also includes biographies of key figures and timelines.

• Places key people and achievements into a historical context. • Biographies help students fully understand the individuals involved • Includes timelines and maps

Authors: Melody Herr and Elizabeth Cregan Pages: 48pp Format: 240 x 190mm, paperback Age: KS2-3 Price: £8.99 !

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JUNE HISTORY

INTEREST AGE 9-11 READING AGE 9-11 KS2-KS3 P2-S3

24-Hour History

At Schofield Barracks, Second Lieutenant Stephen Saltzman and Sergeant Lowell Klatt open fire on an attacking Val. As the plane tries to avoid power cables, the men score hits and bring it down.

Keep firing, Steve!

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Each book in this beautifully illustrated graphic non-fiction series offers a focused look at one crucial day in history!

Why should I buy these books?• Beautiful, multi-panelled, full-colour

illustrations throughout.• Cast of Characters feature gives biographical

information on the key players in the book.• Includes a timeline and a summary of what

happened after the event.

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Give me a hand with this

stretcher!

At Schofield Barracks, Second Lieutenant Stephen Saltzman and Sergeant Lowell Klatt open fire on an attacking Val. As the plane tries to avoid power cables, the men score hits and bring it down.

Meanwhile, at Hickam Field, Japanese planes attack firefighters trying to put out the blazes. Three firefighters are killed.

Many of the wounded men are brought to Tripler General Hospital at Fort Shafter.

I need help here!

The first wave of the attack ends. Fuchida’s force of 183 aircraft has inflicted terrible damage on airfields and has crippled or sunk several ships at Battlefield Row.

Pearl Harbor

Wheeler Field

Kaneohe Bay Naval Air Station

Hickam Field

Unknown to the Americans, a new wave of Japanese pilots is already in the air—and heading toward Pearl Harbor.

8:25 a.m.

Got ’im!

Keep firing, Steve!

HARDBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEPack A of 5 9781406273670 £66.45The Apollo 11 Moon Landing: 20 July 1969 9781406273625 £13.99The Attack on Pearl Harbor: 7 December 1941 9781406273632 £13.99The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: 22 November 1963 9781406273649 £13.99D-Day: 6 June 1944 9781406273656 £13.99The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr: 4 April 1968 9781406273663 £13.99

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24-HOUR HISTORYBACK PUBLISHING JUNE 2014

BIC Code YNH; YQHCBMC Code D5N79Author Nelson Yomtov; Terry Lee Collins; Agnieszka Jòzefina BiskupPages 48Dimensions 229 x 148 Colour photographs

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Series: Dates with History Title: The Release of Nelson Mandela Author: John Malam ISBN: 978-1-84234-537-5 Price: £5.99 Extent: 32pp Format: 210 x 150mm, paperback Category: History BIC Code: YNM Age: 9 years +/KS2-3

SUMMARY Dates with History explores key dates in history; what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. Each title tells the story in a crisp, fast-paced style and colour and black and white photos, map and timeline support the text. The books are perfect quick-read introductions to these dramatic events, and equally useful as high interest / low reading level books.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR John Malam has written over 100 best-selling information books for children. He lives in Cheshire with his family.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Useful as a quick introduction and for

reluctant readers who have difficulty in tackling long, unbroken narratives

• In-depth information is presented in an engaging and highly accessible way

• Superbly illustrated with photographs of people, places and artifacts

• A map, time-line and glossary provide essential quick references

CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by: MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected] [email protected]


JUNE HISTORY

INTEREST AGE 11-16 READING AGE 12-13 KS3-KS4 P7-S4

Days of Decision

The top jobDuring the 1960 campaign for the presidency, Kennedy presented himself as the new, young face of the modern United States, in opposition to the experienced Nixon. Kennedy campaigned around the country, introducing his “New Frontier” programme, which aimed to tackle the problems

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Did Hitler order Kristallnacht? Did Kennedy take the advice of his generals? Did events turn out as planned when Gandhi launched the Quit India movement? This ‘turning points’-type series looks at key world leaders and analyses how and why they chose a particular path to follow at critical points in history. It shows how great leaders make decisions about momentous events, and how their major decisions have affected the world we live in.

Why should I buy these books?• Profiles of important leaders and their

impact on key moments in modern history.• Decisive words, and panels that highlight

key speeches and decisions.• Topics for discussion and debate.

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Jacqueline (Jackie) Kennedy Onassis 1929–1994

Born: Southampton, New York

Role: First lady, 1961–1963; wife of John F. Kennedy

Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy in 1953 and became one of the most popular first ladies in US history. She refurbished the White House with valuable art and furniture, and invited well-known actors, artists, and intellectuals to visit. As a fluent French speaker with excellent fashion sense, Jackie was warmly welcomed when the Kennedys toured France in 1961. In 1963, Jackie was present in the car when her husband was assassinated, and she bravely stood beside Lyndon B. Johnson as he took over the presidency less than two hours later.

Did you know? In 1968, Jackie married the Greek shipping millionaire Aristotle Onassis.10

The top jobDuring the 1960 campaign for the presidency, Kennedy presented himself as the new, young face of the modern United States, in opposition to the experienced Republican candidate, Richard Nixon. Kennedy campaigned around the country, introducing his “New Frontier” programme, which aimed to tackle the problems of poverty and racial prejudice, while also exploring space and new areas of science.

Kennedy faced several obstacles to being elected president. He was young, he was a Catholic (a minority faith in the United States), and he had never served as a senior member of government. But the American people decided that the time for the New Frontier had arrived, and they elected Kennedy. He and his wife, Jacqueline (known

as Jackie), moved their young family into the White House, and they proved enormously popular.

Reducing povertyPresident Kennedy’s New Frontier speeches led to great expectations of change. The new president achieved some social welfare reforms to help poor Americans: he increased social security payments and the minimum wage (the lowest amount of money people can legally be paid for work). He also increased unemployment benefits.11 To assist people living in poverty abroad, he supported the Food for Peace Programme, which donated US food overseas. In 1961, Kennedy set up the Peace Corps, to send young Americans to developing countries where they could contribute their skills (see page 13).

Kennedy did not succeed in all areas. He was unable to get health insurance for the elderly or cuts in income tax passed through Congress.12

Civil rights: limited reformPresident Kennedy’s civil rights programme also fell short. He introduced some laws – for example, in March 1961, he established the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. This made it illegal to discriminate (select based on race) when hiring federal workers and denied federal contracts to businesses that practised discrimination. In November 1962, Kennedy brought in a limited law to stop racial segregation in public housing.

Decisive words: Kennedy’s inaugural addressThe speech Kennedy delivered when he was sworn in as president in January 1961 became part of his legacy. The speech ended with a call for Americans to participate in their country and act as world citizens, rather than expecting their rulers to run society for them. He said:

“And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not

what your country can do for you – ask

what you can do for your country. My

fellow citizens of the world, ask not what

America will do for you, but what, together,

we can do for the freedom of man.”13

To read the speech, go to www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2007/apr/22/greatspeeches.

John and Jackie Kennedy with violinist Isaac Stern at a dinner in the White House for a French minister in May 1962.

PAPERBACK AR LEVEL ISBN PRICEPack A of 6 9781406261608 £56.94Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis 9781406261585 £9.99Mandela and Truth and Reconciliation 9781406261592 £9.99

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DAYS OF DECISIONPAPERBACK PUBLISHING JUNE 2014BIC Code YQH; YNHCBMC Code E5N79Author Jen Green; Andrew Langley; Nicola Barber; Cath SenkerPages 64Dimensions 235 x 162 Colour photographs

Series: Events & Outcomes Title: The Slave Trade Author: Tom Monaghan ISBN: 978-0-23753-626-8 Price: £9.99 Extent: 80pp Format: 254 x 178mm, paperback Category: History BIC Code: YNM Age: 11 years +/KS3

SUMMARY The Slave Trade examines the key questions behind slavery and the slave trade, with a wide-ranging survey from the ancient world to the practice of slavery today. It looks at the driving forces and vested interests behind the slave trade and assesses the legacy slavery has had on working practices around the world. Each title in this wonderful series presents a two-part investigation of a major event or significant era in world history. A detailed narrative provides an analysis of the immediate significance of events, and their place in the bigger picture, going on to examine the consequences of these events & their impact both on contemporaries and the generations that have followed.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Tom Monaghan has been Principal teacher of History/Modern Studies, at schools in Scotland, for more than ten years. He is an exam board moderator and has been involved in ICT development for schools. He has written a number of books and nline history resources.

KEY SELLING POINTS • A unique series which traces the

consequences of major historical events

• Analysis spreads follow the early chapters, summing up the immediate significance of that part of the story.

• Extensive use of quotes from contemporary documents, speeches and journals.

• Glossary and timeline support the national curriculum at Key Stages 3-4.

CONTACT DETAILS ReadZone Books are represented by: MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF. [email protected] [email protected]

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GRAPHIC HISTORY

A great way to bring history to life using

high-interest topics. This graphic novel tells the

story of Rosa Park’s arrest in 1955 for not

giving up her seat in Montgomery, Alabama and

the boycott it sparked.

• Narrative format will capture kid’s

imaginations.

• Teaches key facts relating to the topic.

• Dramatic illustrations guide the reader

through the events on that day.

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Other titles in the series: ISBN Curse of King Tut’s Tomb 978-1-40621-439-0

First Moon Landing 978-1-40621-438-3

Lords of the Sea: The Vikings Explore the North Atlantic 978-1-40621-440-6

Sinking the Titanic 978-1-40621-437-6

The Adventures of Marco Polo 978-1-40622-562-4

The Salem Witch Trials 978-1-40622-563-1

The Voyage of the Mayflower 978-1-40622-564-8

Authors: Michael Burgan, Thomas and Heather Adamson Pages: 48pp Format: 229 x 178mm, paperback Age: KS2 Price: £7.99 !

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FEBRUARY HISTORY

INTEREST AGE KS3-KS4 • P7-S4 • 11-16 YEARS READING AGE 12-13 YEARS

Primary Source Detectives

TAKING ACTIONMost schools in the South remained segregated after Brown v. Board of

Education because forcing change through legal cases was slow. From

the mid-1950s onwards, more and more civil rights protestors took

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This series looks at groups of people, often ordinary people, who did historically significant things. Each book shows how we know about their experiences from primary and other sources. It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, which has enabled historians to piece together fascinating stories, from the escape of slaves on the Underground Railroad to epic journeys by lunar astronauts.

Why should I buy these books?• “History detective” panels explain research

techniques. • Contains profiles of key people. • Suggests topics for discussion and debate.

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TAKING ACTIONMost schools in the South remained segregated after Brown v. Board of

Education because forcing change through legal cases was slow. From

the mid-1950s onwards, more and more civil rights protestors took direct

action to try to speed up change. Direct action is when people carry out

public acts that disrupt or break the law in order to raise awareness of an

issue. Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat to a white woman on a public

bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955 was an early example. The NAACP

planned this action, and used Rosa’s arrest to spark a boycott of city

buses. After 13 months of lost business and bad publicity, the state made

segregation illegal on its buses.

Other famous examples of taking action for civil rights in the 1950s include

the Little Rock Nine. Nine black children, including Melba Pattillo, tried to

attend a white-only school in 1957. The resulting violence and protests

from people against segregation led to the US government stepping in to

force the governor of Arkansas, Orval Faubus, to desegregate its schools.

Watch an interview with Governor Faubus in which he explains why he

prevented the Little Rock Nine going to school: www.hrc.utexas.edu/

multimedia/video/2008/wallace/faubus_orval.html.

Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Eckford (in sunglasses) walks past angry white students during the Little Rock Nine action.

ORVAL FAUBUS1910–1994

BORN: Combs, Arkansas

ROLE: Governor of Arkansas from 1954 to 1967. In 1957, he ordered the National Guard to stop black children going to Little Rock High School to keep law and order. US President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered government troops in to protect the Little Rock Nine so they could attend school.

Did You Know?Faubus ended segregation in Arkansas on state public transport when first elected governor.

WHO IN HISTORY

DANGERIt is difficult to imagine now how strongly some white people felt about civil

rights campaigners in the 1950s. Many were members of groups such as

the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). The KKK was a terrorist organization whose actions

included firebombing homes and churches, and lynching. Lynching

involved a mob seizing, beating, and usually violently killing people. In

1957, for example, the KKK offered a $10,000 reward to anyone who killed

one of the Little Rock Nine.

HISTORY DETECTIVES: sourcesDiaries, interviews, autobiographies, and photos are primary sources, or records of events created at the time under study. Secondary sources are interpretations and analyses of primary sources. They are usually created by people who weren’t there at the time. Examples include books, biographies, and films. Secondary sources can provide good overviews to direct research, but a range of primary sources can add details and bring the past to life.

HARDBACK ISBN PRICEPack A of 6 9781406273144 £91.14Who Journeyed on the Mayflower? 9781406273083 £15.99Who Travelled the Underground Railroad? 9781406273090 £15.99Who Marched for Civil Rights? 9781406273106 £15.99Who Travelled to the Moon? 9781406273113 £15.99Who Broke the Wartime Codes? 9781406273120 £15.99Who Protested Against the Vietnam War? 9781406273137 £15.99

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PRIMARY SOURCE DETECTIVESHB PUBLISHING FEBRUARY 2014BIC Code YQH; YNH CBMC Code E5N79 Author Nicola Barber; Cath Senker; Richard Spilsbury; Neil MorrisPages 64Dimensions 235 x 162Photographs, maps, and diagrams

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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Series: Yesterday’s Voices Title: Runaway Author: Dee Phillips ISBN: 978-1-78322-008-3 Price: £5.99 Format: 198 x 130mm, paperback Extent: 48pp Category: English

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SUMMARY This title follows a slave in the American deep South during the early 1800s as she makes an escape attempt to a free slave state in the North. As she runs she remembers the beatings, the separation from her family and the horror of slave daily life. Yesterday’s Voices is a fantastic new series that gives older Hi-Lo readers manageable, yet highly sophisticated, thought-provoking historical fiction. Each story will include a spread that gives the reader the factual background to the historical theme or event explored in the story.


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KEY SELLING POINTS • High interest, low level, historical teen

fiction


• Exciting topics


CONTACT DETAILS MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF.

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ADVANCE INFORMATION! Title: Nelson Mandela Author: Frances Ridley ISBN: 978-1-78322-454-8 Price: £6.99 Format: 235 x 189mm, paperback Extent: 32pp Category: History, English

BIC Code: YNM Age: 9yrs+/KS2+

SUMMARY This exciting up-to-the-minute biography looks at the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela and explores his influence on the path of world history. It also includes photos of his funeral and the many world leaders who attended.

From his days as a young activist to his release from prison after serving twenty seven years, this sophisticated magazine-style biography engages older reluctant readers and provides a high quality non-fiction resource. The up-to-the-minute narrative has all the flair and excitement of a fictional novel.

The book concludes with a LEGACY chapter that looks again at Mandela’s life and achievements and provides the reader with points to discuss and questions to consider.

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR Frances Ridley is the author of numerous fiction and non-fiction titles for children of all ages which have been published by Ticktock, Two-Can and Evans, to name but a few.

KEY SELLING POINTS • Includes photos of the funeral and of the

many world leaders who attended.

• Engaging narrative brings the biography to life.

• Sophisticated magazine-style design engages older reluctant readers.

• Includes quotations, a glossary, index, further reading and websites.

• Ideal for prompting class discussions CONTACT DETAILS MMS 50 Godfrey Avenue Twickenham TW2 7PF.

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