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Who Was Winston Churchill?

Labrecque, Ellen

Publié en 2022

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Born into aristocracy, Churchill cut his teeth as a young army officer in British India, the Sudan, and the Second Boer War. He rose in the ranks to First Lord of the Admiralty and was a staunch opponent of the encroaching German Nazis. Churchill served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also a historian, a writer, and an artist. He is the only British Prime Minister to have won the Nobel Prize in Literature, and was the first person to be made an honorary citizen of the United States.

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Who Was Winston Churchill?

Labrecque, Ellen

Publié en 2015 Penguin Uk
105 p.

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Born into aristocracy, Churchill cut his teeth as a young army officer in British India, the Sudan, and the Second Boer War. He rose in the ranks to First Lord of the Admiralty and was a staunch opponent of the encroaching German Nazis. Churchill served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also a historian, a writer, and an artist. He is the only British Prime Minister to have won the Nobel Prize in Literature, and was the first person to be made an honorary citizen of the United States.

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• Seconde Guerre mondiale (Histoire de l'Europe / 1939 1945 / Deuxième guerre mondiale)

Langue : Anglais

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

Edwards, Roberta

Publié en 2022

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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

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Who Was Neil Armstrong?

Edwards, Roberta

Publié en 2022

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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

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Langue : Français

Who Was Neil Armstrong?

Edwards, Roberta

Publié en 2008 Penguin Uk
105 p.

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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a "giant leap for mankind." This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 80 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong's story to life.

livre en anglais

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Langue : Anglais

Who Was Nelson Mandela?

Pollack, Pam

Publié en 2022

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As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who Was...' series.

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Who Was Nelson Mandela?

Pollack, Pam

Publié en 2022

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As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who Was...' series.

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Who Was Nelson Mandela?

Pollack, Pam

Publié en 2014 Penguin Uk
105 p.

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As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who Was...' series.

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Langue : Anglais

The Baby-sitters Club Graphix tome 5: Dawn and the Impossible Three

Martin, Ann M

Publié en 2017 Scholastic
145 p.

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Bande dessinée

The BSC is back. A brand–new full–color graphic novel adapted by newcomer Gale Galligan! Dawn Schafer is the newest member of The Baby–sitters Club. While she's still adjusting to life in Stoneybrook after moving from sunny California, she's eager to accept her first big job. But taking care of the three Barrett kids would be too much for any baby–sitter. The house is always a mess, the kids are out of control, and Mrs. Barrett never does any of the things she promises. On top of all that, Dawn wants to fit in with the other members of the BSC, but she can't figure out how to get along with Kristy. Was joining The Baby–sitters Club a mistake?

livre en anglais

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• Baby - sitting (Enfance / Relation adulte enfant)

Langue : Anglais

Baby-sitters Little Sister 3: Karen's worst day

Martin, Ann M

Publié en 2019 Scholastic
134 p.

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Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen is having a terrible day. Her favorite jeans are missing, there's no prize in the Crunch-O cereal box, and Boo-Boo the cat won't play with her. She even gets punished and sent to her room! Karen tries everything to make her day better, but nothing is going right and her bad luck just won't go away. Will this be the worst day ever?

livre en anglais

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• Anglais (Langue)
• Baby - sitting (Enfance / Relation adulte enfant)

Langue : Anglais

invisible emmie

Libenson, Terri

Publié en 2017 Harper Collins
185 p.

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This debut novel from US cartoonist Terri Libenson follows two girls who could not seem more different: shy, observant, wallflower Emmie; and loud, popular, cheery Katie. What both girls do have in common are their strong feelings for the same boy, Tyler Ross. Then Emmie's very private, very embarrassing scribbles fall into the wrong hands . . .

livre en anglais

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• Anglais (Langue)

Langue : Anglais

Amulet 3 The Cloud Searchers

Kibuishi, Kazu

Publié en 2022

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In the third installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis, which is believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there's a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King's son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet?

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Langue : Français