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Force Benedict by Eric Carter
22.99 AUD
Category: History | Series: Extraordinary Lives, Extraordinary Stories Ser.
Second World War fighter pilot Eric Carter is one of only four surviving members of a secret mission, code-named 'Force Benedict'. Sanctioned by Winston Churchill in 1941 Force Benedict was dispatched to defend Murmansk, the USSR's only port not under Nazi occupation. If Murmansk fell, Soviet resistance ...Show more
Survivor: Auschwitz, the Death March and My Fight for Freedom by Sam Pivnik
26.99 AUD
Category: Judaica | Series: Extraordinary Lives, Extraordinary Stories of World War Two Ser.
Sam Pivnik's life story is a classic testimony of Holocaust survival. In 1939, on his thirteenth birthday, Sam Pivnik's life changed forever when the Nazis invaded Poland. He survived the two ghettoes set up in his home town of Bedzin and six months on Auschwitz's notorious Rampkommando where prisoners ...Show more
The Bletchley Girls: War, secrecy, love and loss: the women of Bletchley Park tell their story by Tessa Dunlop
19.99 AUD
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Category: History | Series: Extraordinary Lives, Extraordinary Stories Ser.
'Lively...in giving us the daily details of their lives in the women's own voices Dunlop does them and us a fine service' New Statesman 'Dunlop is engaging in her personal approach. Her obvious feminine empathy with the venerable ladies she spoke to gives her book an immediacy and intimacy.' Daily Mail ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing by Michael Lee Richardson
14.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
The man whose maths saved millions of lives. Alan Turing was a mathematician, scientist and codebreaker who helped defeat the Nazis in the Second World War with his incredible decoding of secret messages from enemy soldiers. Discover his life story in this beautifully illustrated book, from his childh ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart by Sheila Kanani
14.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
The story of a pilot who broke records and made history.AMELIA EARHART broke flying records, wrote best-selling books, launched a fashion label and fought for the rights of female pilots everywhere. Her disappearance, in the midst of her attempt to circumnavigate the globe, is one of history's greatest ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank by Kate Scott
16.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
Her words have become some of the most important in modern history: discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, whose bravery has inspired so many. Her incredible story comes to life in this beautifully illustrated book, with narrative biography, timelines, facts and quotes.
The Extraordinary Life of Freddie Mercury by Michael Lee Richardson
14.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
The story of a man whose music changed the world. Farrokh Bulsara was a young boy who loved music and was known for being quiet and kind, even when people made fun of his unusual teeth. Farrokh grew up to be Freddie Mercury, an incredible musician who could command audiences with his charisma and tale ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg by Devika Jina
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Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
Greta Thunberg is an activist best known for calling attention to the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. A bold voice even against people that want to silence her, Greta has become a source of inspiration for millions of people who want to work towards tackling the climate crisis. Fro ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson by Devika Jina
16.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece. As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi by Chitra Soundar
16.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
From growing up in India and studying in London to becoming a political activist in South Africa and taking on the battle for independence in India, Mahatma Gandhi's legacy has lived on well beyond his years.Read the life story of this brilliant, strong-willed and influential man in this beautifully ill ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai by Hiba Noor Khan
16.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
Extraordinary Lives: A bold new non-fiction series for 7+ readers focusing on the lives of inspirational historical and modern figures. Malala Yousafzai is known across the world for having the courage to stand up for what she believes in, even in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Sw ...Show more
The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole by Naida Redgrave; Megan Rix
16.99 AUD
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Extraordinary Lives
Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost. From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, disco ...Show more