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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Cunningham, Sam (illustrator).

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Vlad flea picture books present historical events in lively stories with Vlad relating the ups and downs in his cheeky inimitable style. The information in the tales are accurate and backed with a fact file at the end of the book.On 19th August 1960 Strelka and Belka the dogs were launched into space as part of the Russian space programme. They had been taken from the streets of Moscow where they lived as strays, and found themselves in a training centre undergoing various tests to prepare them for the adventure ahead. However, despite all the work nobody knew if they would survive the adventure, as no living creature had before. The stakes were high as both Russia and America raced to be the first to conqueror space and dominate the uncharted territory beyond the Earth's atmosphere.The dogs orbited Earth and returned as heroes. Strelka went on to have puppies and one was sent to President Kennedy.The images and words have been created to provide a quality text from which children can learn about these events in a fun and engaging way. They also provide material for the teaching of the topic and Vlad has proved time and again to be a firm favourite with pupils and teachers in stimulating a wealth of ideas for written work in the classroom. Cunningham, Sam (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Vlad the flea and his friend Loxton the rat have found their perfect home in the dirt and filth of Scutari Hospital in 1854. However, the arrival of Florence Nightingale and her team of nurses looks set to put an end to all that. Along with her pet tortoise, Jimmy, the nurses set about transforming the grim conditions and getting rid of those who created the situation. Vlad and Loxton are not the only ones profiting from the confusion and soon they find themselves up against the corrupt quartermaster, and unlikely allies with Jimmy.This full colour illustrated picture book is part of the Flea in history series, narrated by Vlad, a cheeky participant in the action. All stories take place in a historically accurate setting and feature a fact file at the end of the book to ensure readers understand what parts of the story are real and which have been fictionalised. The images too are full of period detail and the story includes cameo appearances by Mary Seacole on her way to the front, and Alexis Soyer, the humanitarian chef who contributed to the welfare of many soldiers with his invention of a field stove.The book is written and illustrated by the mother and son team who also created Vlad and the Great Fire of London and Vlad and the First World War. All the books fit with the English National Curriculum and are used extensively in schools. Cunningham, Sam (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - During the First World War carrier pigeons were essential for communicating at a time when telephones were unreliable. This is the tale of one pigeon and his essential role in saving lives. Vlad the flea narrates the story of his adventures with Crisp VC the carrier pigeon. The action is set on 25th March 1918 as they return from occupied Belgium with a secret message for the allies. Vlad explains how Crisp VC received his name from the Skipper of an armed smack in the North Sea, who died after engaging a German u-boat. During their flight to Britain Vlad and Crisp VC become caught up in a dog fight with the Red Baron, Fly over Second Lietenant Walter Tull in his trench, and land in a field hospital where Dr Phoebe Chapple tends to Crisp's injury. Finally Vlad and Crisp VC fly over the Indian Cavalry and cross the channel back to Britain to deliver their message.This account of their adventure is based on historically accurate information with a map, glossary and fact file included to explain the context. As a fully illustrated picture book the story is accessible to primary school children, but also celebrates a range of important people and emphasises the diversity of nationalities embroiled in the conflict. As a text it gives young children the opportunity to discuss who is remembered, how they are commemorated and if we could do more to celebrate the achievements of heroes who broke boundaries in the course of difficult and dangerous times. Cunningham, Sam (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Vlad and the Space Race | Kate Cunningham | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2019 | Katherine Cunningham | EAN 9781913338008 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Cunningham, Sam (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Vlad and the Florence Nightingale Adventure | Kate Cunningham | Taschenbuch | A flea in history | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2020 | Katherine Cunningham | EAN 9780995520561 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Cunningham, Sam (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Vlad and the First World War | A flea in history | Kate Cunningham | Taschenbuch | A flea in history | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2017 | Katherine Cunningham | EAN 9780995520523 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Cunningham, Sam (illustrator). …