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Series: Good Night Our World Good Night Scotland Board book Adam Gamble 9781602191938 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Dec 01, 2020

This charming board book takes young readers on an enriching tour of the fascinating and magnificent country of Scotland. These colourful, charming pages feature some of the nation’s most famous landmarks and attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, St Andrews Links, Highland cattle, Highland Games, Glasgow Science Centre, Deep Sea World, National Museum of Scotland, Nessie, football, bagpipers, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and more.Series Overview: The Good Night Books series is designed to celebrate special places and subjects in a way th... + Read More
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Series: National Geographic Traveler National Geographic Traveler Scotland 3rd Edition 3rd edition Paperback Jenny McKelvie 9788854415850 $25.99 TRAVEL Feb 25, 2020
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Series: The Story of Scottish Art Hardcover Lachlan Goudie 9780500239612 $66.00 ART Sep 22, 2020

A landmark publication celebrating over 5,000 years of creativity, The Story of Scottish Art explores Scotland’s cultural identity and artistic output through the ages. This is the fascinating story of how Scotland has defined itself through its art over the past 5,000 years, from the earliest enigmatic Neolithic symbols etched onto the landscape of Kilmartin Glen to Glasgow’s position as a center of artistic innovation today. BBC TV broadcaster and artist Lachlan Goudie passionately narrates the joys and struggles of artists striving to fulfil... + Read More
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Series: Our Times in Rhymes Being a Prosodical Chronicle of Our Damnable Age Hardcover Sam Leith 9781529110197 $21.99 POETRY Jan 28, 2020

A parliament of fools, or a confederacy of dunces? Blethering celebrities and blundering politicians, royal babies and right royal cock-ups, milkshake madness and vegan sausage rolls - and, of course, the long and winding road to Brexit. If ever the times were ripe for a return to the high days of Augustan satire, it’s now – and the Spectator’s literary editor Sam Leith provides it. Our Times in Rhymes is a waspish, affectionate and very funny look at the state of our nation as it – let’s be even-handed - teeters on the cliff-edge of a marvell... + Read More
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Series: Made In Scotland My Grand Adventures in a Wee Country Paperback Billy Connolly 9781785943744 $19.99 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Jan 28, 2020

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Where do you come from? It's one of the most basic human questions of all. But there is another question, which might sound a wee bit similar but is actually very different: What do you come from? And, let me tell you, that question can take you all sorts of strange places...'In Made in Scotland, legendary comic and national treasure Billy Connolly returns to his roots, reflecting on his life, his homeland and what it means – then and now – to be Scottish. Full of Billy's distinctive humour, Made in Scotland is a hil... + Read More
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Series: Scotland's Empire Paperback T. M. Devine 9780718193195 $22.00 HISTORY Aug 28, 2012

In Scotland’s Empire, T.M Devine tells the compelling story of Scotland’s role in forging and expanding the British Empire, from the Americas to Australia, India to the Caribbean. By 1820 Britain controlled a fifth of the world’s population, and no people had made a more essential contribution than the Scots - working across the globe as soldiers and merchants, administrators and clerics, doctors and teachers. In this widely praised book, T. M. Devine - acclaimed author of The Scottish Nation and To the Ends of the Earth: Scotland’s Global ... + Read More
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Series: Spectacular Scotland Hardcover James Gracie 9780789324795 $35.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 26, 2013

Breathtaking photography captures the soul and passion of this spectacular land of bagpipes, heather, thistle, and tartans. This enchanting collection of images celebrates Scotland’s world-famous vistas—the lofty highlands, placid lochs, and misty glens, the picturesque villages, the vibrant cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, the ancient castles, the breathtaking pastoral scenes, as well as the people who take pride in it all. An outstanding gift or souvenir, Spectacular Scotland brings the best of this wonderful country into sharp focus. This is... + Read More
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Series: Independence or Union Scotland's Past and Scotland's Present Paperback T. M. Devine 9780141981574 $21.99 HISTORY Feb 28, 2017

'Deserves to be read by everyone interested in the future of the United Kingdom' Andrew Marr, The Sunday Times There can be no relationship in Europe's history more creative, significant, vexed and uneasy than that between Scotland and England. From the Middle Ages onwards the island of Britain has been shaped by the unique dynamic between Edinburgh and London, exchanging inhabitants, monarchs, money and ideas, sometimes in a spirit of friendship and at others in a spirit of murderous dislike. Tom Devine's seminal new book explores this extra... + Read More
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Series: Scotland A Concise History Paperback Magnus Linklater 9780500294727 $22.95 HISTORY Jun 11, 2019

A highly readable account that disentangles the complex threads of the history of Scotland from its beginnings to the present.Bringing the story of Scotland up to date, this revised fifth edition of Fitzroy Maclean’s classic work includes additional chapters by distinguished journalist Magnus Linklater. Linklater examines how the new Scottish parliament has fared and discusses significant events, such as devolution and the transfer of taxation rights from Westminster, the release of the Lockerbie bomber, and the fallout from the 2008 global fin... + Read More
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Series: A People's History of Scotland Paperback Chris Bambery 9781786637871 $25.95 HISTORY Sep 25, 2018

A People’s History of Scotland looks beyond the kings and queens, the battles and bloody defeats of the past. It captures the history that matters today, stories of freedom fighters, suffragettes, the workers of Red Clydeside, and the hardship and protest of the treacherous Thatcher era.With riveting storytelling, Chris Bambery recounts the struggles for nationhood. He charts the lives of Scots who changed the world, as well as those who fought for the cause of ordinary people at home, from the poets Robbie Burns and Hugh MacDiarmid to campaign... + Read More
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Series: Most Beautiful Villages of Scotland Hardcover Hugh Palmer 9780500511640 $56.00 PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 31, 2004

An unprecedented treasure trove of delightful villages from the land of mist and mystery, of hidden glens and peaceful lochs.In the dramatic landscapes of Scotland, beloved of Romantic poets and composers, lies a wealth of delightful villages, here revealed in Hugh Palmer's evocative photographs and commentaries. The traditional architecture and stunning natural settings of the Highland villages have long proved an attraction to visitors. Some of the most picturesque are former fishing villages, like Auchmithie, from which the herring fleet ha... + Read More
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Series: The Noble Houses of Scotland Hardcover Charles Wemyss 9783791347622 $72.00 ARCHITECTURE Nov 14, 2014

This enlightening, lavishly illustrated architectural and historical tour explores the unique flavor of Scotland’s great houses. Written from a perspective that is at once personal and scholarly, this unique book examines Scotland’s distinctive country-house architecture. Illustrated with more than 200 photographs, drawings and plans, the book guides the reader through the singular features of Scottish noble homes: the stately setting, the balanced facade, the formal appointments and fashionable furnishings, explaining how each was achieved. Ar... + Read More
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Series: Highland Living Landscape, Style, and Traditions of Scotland Hardcover Lady Cawdor 9782080301338 $49.00 HOUSE & HOME Feb 16, 2010

An illustrated volume that pays tribute to Scotland’s multifaceted allure, from striking natural landscapes to elegant castle living. The craggy peaks and reflective lochs of the rugged Scottish landscape have inspired writers and travelers for centuries. With its rolling hills and quiet hamlets, Scotland is a patchwork of stunning green valleys and windswept moors, scattered with the stony ruins of ancient abbeys and castle strongholds. From the peat bogs of the Highlands to the ordered elegance of Lady Cawdor’s Castle, stunning photographs ... + Read More
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Series: Illustrated National Histories Scotland Fourth Edition A Concise History Paperback Fitzroy Maclean 9780500289877 $21.00 HISTORY Sep 11, 2012

“Magnificently illustrated, it is a constant visual delight…an admirable introduction to a fascinating subject.” —The Scotsman “The Scots,” said a censorious English member of Parliament in 1607, “have not suffered above two kings to die in their beds these two hundred years.” He may have exaggerated, but undeniably Scotland has a rough and bloodstained history. Continuously in print for more than forty years and renowned to this day for the authority and wit with which it disentangles the complex threads of Scotland’s rich history, Fitzroy Mac... + Read More
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Series: Highland Living Landscape, Style, and Traditions of Scotland Paperback Stéphane Bern 9782080202413 $25.00 HOUSE & HOME Sep 05, 2017

An illustrated volume that pays tribute to Scotland’s multifaceted allure, from striking natural landscapes to elegant castle living. The craggy peaks and reflective lochs of the rugged Scottish landscape have inspired writers and travelers for centuries. With its rolling hills and quiet hamlets, Scotland is a patchwork of stunning green valleys and windswept moors, scattered with the stony ruins of ancient abbeys and castle strongholds. From the peat bogs of the Highlands to the ordered elegance of Lady Cawdor’s Castle, stunning photographs ... + Read More
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Series: The Debatable Land The Lost World Between Scotland and England Paperback Graham Robb 9780393357059 $23.95 HISTORY Jun 11, 2019

"[An] entertaining work of geographical sleuthing.… Surprises abound." —The New Yorker An oft-overlooked region lies at the heart of British national history: the Debatable Land. The oldest detectable territorial division in Great Britain, the Debatable Land once served as a buffer between England and Scotland. It was once the bloodiest region in the country, fought over by Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and James V. After most of its population was slaughtered or deported, it became the last part of Great Britain to be brought under the control of t... + Read More
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Series: Highland Retreats The Architecture and Interiors of Scotland's Romantic North Hardcover Mary Miers 9780847844760 $85.00 HOUSE & HOME May 30, 2017

Featuring breathtaking photographs of some of Scotland’s most remarkable and little-known houses, this book tells the story of how incomers adopted the North of Scotland as a recreational paradise and left an astonishing legacy of architecture and decoration inspired by the romanticized image of the Highlands. Known as shooting lodges because they were designed principally to accommodate the parties of guests that flocked north for the annual sporting season, these houses range from Picturesque cottages ornées and Scotch Baronial castles to Ar... + Read More
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Series: The Art of the Picts Sculpture And Metalwork In Early Medieval Scotland Paperback George Henderson 9780500289631 $46.00 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Sep 20, 2011

“A major study of the art of the Picts.” —Library Journal Drawing on their extensive research and expertise, renowned historians George and Isabel Henderson illuminate one of the great enigmas of medieval art: the unique metalwork and sculpture of the Picts. Tribal Celtic-speaking warriors and farmers in what is now Scotland, the Picts were one of the major peoples of early medieval Britain, but their culture and their beautiful art have puzzled historians for centuries. George and Isabel Henderson’s acute analysis reveals an art form that bot... + Read More
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Series: A Short History of Europe From Pericles to Putin Paperback Simon Jenkins 9780241352526 $21.99 HISTORY Sep 24, 2019

The first short narrative history of the continent, from the author of the bestselling A Short History of EnglandEurope is an astonishingly successful place. In this dazzling new history, bestselling author Simon Jenkins grippingly tells the story of its evolution from warring peoples to peace, wealth and freedom - a story that twists and turns from Greece and Rome, through the Dark Ages, the Reformation and the French Revolution, to the Second World War and up to the present day.Jenkins takes in leaders from Julius Caesar and Joan of Arc, to W... + Read More
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Series: Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series Scottish Poems Hardcover Gerard Carruthers 9780307269713 $15.50 POETRY Jan 06, 2009

In time for Burns Night (the annual celebration of Scottish culture that takes place on January 25, the birthday of Robert Burns)—a sweeping literary tour of Scotland from the Middle Ages to the present, the only single-volume collection of Scottish poetry currently available.Scottish poetry has a long and distinguished history in three languages—English, Scots, and Gaelic—and all are well represented here. The most renowned and beloved poets—Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Hugh MacDiarmid, and Muriel Spark among them—mi... + Read More
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Series: Everyman's Library Classics Series A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland with The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides Hardcover Samuel Johnson 9780375414183 $35.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Mar 26, 2002

In 1773, the great Samuel Johnson–then 63–and his young friend and future biographer, James Boswell, traveled together around the coast of Scotland, each writing his own account of the 83-day journey. Published in one volume, the very different travelogues of this unlikely duo provide a fascinating picture not only of the Scottish Highlands but also of the relationship between two men whose fame would be forever entwined.Johnson's account contains elegant descriptions and analyses of what was then a remote and rugged land. In contrast, the Scot... + Read More
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Series: Bloody Scotland New Fiction from Scotland's Best Crime Writers Hardcover James Crawford 9781681776545 $34.95 FICTION Mar 06, 2018

AN EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD FINALIST Twelve of Scotland’s most famous crime authors evoke the sinister side of the country’s architecture in stories that are by turns calculating, chilling, and redemptive.Scotland has often been depicted as a land of haunting, misty moors and literary genius. But Scotland has also been a place of brutal crime, terrifying murder, child abuse, and bank robbery. Crime can strike anywhere. From the southern border to the Northern Isles, suspicion and suspense are never far away. Edinburgh, with its reputation for civi... + Read More
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Series: The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter Paperback Diane Magras 9780735229310 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Mar 10, 2020

“A standout among quest tales for middle graders.”—Kirkus ReviewsA heart-pounding adventure starring a strong heroine who is battling the challenges of being a legend—perfect for reading aloud with the whole family.“Exciting, fast-paced, and beautifully written! The perfect follow-up to the first book, and by the end, readers will be clamoring for more!”—Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False PrinceIn this Scottish medieval adventure, after attempting a daring rescue of her war-band family, Drest learns that Lord Fa... + Read More
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Series: King Arthur and His Knights Audiobook and Companion Reader bundle Undefined Jim Weiss 9781945841859 $40.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 Dec 17, 2019

In a time of fear and danger, will Merlin’s magic, Lancelot’s bravery, and Arthur’s wisdom be enough to unite the kingdom and bring peace?In this bundle (illustrated book and CD audiobook), beloved storyteller Jim Weiss brings tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to life with action, wonder, and humor. Gorgeous paintings and whimsical medieval style illuminated illustrations by Rebecca Sorge will fascinate and delight young readers. This beautifully illustrated Companion Reader is an exact transcript of the award-winning stor... + Read More
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Series: Story of the World 2 Bundle Paperback Susan Wise Bauer 9781945841736 $80.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 Dec 17, 2019

Spend an entire year investigating the whole medieval world--from Europe and the Middle East through India, China, the Arabian Peninsula, Australia, and the Americas!Designed for parents and elementary/early middle grade students (grades 2-6) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 2: The Middle Ages history set builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary--all in an enjoyable and entertaining story-like format. The Story of the World paperback text offe... + Read More
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Series: The Castle in the Attic (35th Anniversary Edition) Hardcover Elizabeth Winthrop 9780823444243 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 12, 2019

A classic tale of fantasy, adventure, and bravery in a beautiful anniversary edition—perfect for fans and new readers alike! When his beloved caretaker Mrs. Phillips tells him she’s leaving, William is devastated. Not even her farewell gift of a model Medieval castle helps him feel better—though he has to admit it’s fascinating. From the working drawbridge and portcullis to the fully-furnished rooms, it’s perfect in every detail. It almost seems magical. And when William looks at the silver knight, the tiny figure comes to life in his hand—an... + Read More
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Series: Comic Quests Knights Club: The Alliance of Dragons The Comic Book You Can Play Paperback Shuky 9781683691952 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 30, 2020

This middle-grade graphic novel series makes YOU the valiant hero of a fantasy quest—pick your panel, find items, encounter foes, solve puzzles, and play through new storylines again and again! You’ve been training to be a valiant knight, and now the prince of Nekashu needs your help—the princess of the Orcs has been taken by a band of Vikings! Solve riddles, traverse mountains, and fight giants and dragons to reach the princess and bring her home safely. Your success depends on your choices alone, because the hero is you! HERE’S HOW TO PLAY:•... + Read More
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Series: Comic Quests Knights Club: The Buried City The Comic Book You Can Play Paperback Shuky 9781683691471 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 14, 2020

This middle-grade graphic novel series makes YOU the valiant hero of a fantasy quest—pick your panel, find items, gain abilities, solve puzzles, and play through new storylines again and again! After years of dedicated training and adventure, you are finally a full-fledged knight! You are sent on your first official mission by Elliot, a famous merchant. Impressed by your strength and skill, Elliot entrusts you with the search for a list of precious objects, all hidden on a distant island. Can you find all the objects and bring them back? Can y... + Read More
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Series: Comic Quests Knights Club: The Message of Destiny The Comic Book You Can Play Paperback Shuky 9781683690658 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 22, 2019

This middle grade graphic novel series makes YOU the valiant hero of a fantasy quest—pick your panel, find items, gain abilities, solve puzzles, and play through new storylines again and again!In a medieval age of chivalry and sorcery, you’ve been training hard to become a knight. Now the king has a mission for you: carry a message of the utmost importance to the leader of a neighboring country. But traps and enemies will be numerous on your route! Forge your weapons to make them more powerful, win points collecting magical cards, be victorious... + Read More
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Series: Comic Quests Knights Club: The Bands of Bravery The Comic Book You Can Play Paperback Shuky 9781683690559 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 04, 2018

This middle grade graphic novel series makes YOU the valiant hero of a fantasy quest—pick your panel, find items, gain abilities, solve puzzles, and play through new storylines again and again!Magic, adventure, and triumphant battles await you in this graphic novel that plays just like a role-playing game. Choose to play as one of three brothers eager to join the Royal Order of Knights, and keep track of your hit points, abilities, and inventory on a handy adventure tracker sheet—then set off on your quest! The road to knighthood is a long one:... + Read More
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Series: Knight The Medieval Warrior's (Unofficial) Manual Paperback Michael Prestwich 9780500293843 $22.95 HISTORY Aug 21, 2018

An insider's guide: Become a Knight. Wield a sword. Join a crusade. Make your fortune.The knight is the supreme warrior of the Middle Ages. Fully armored and mounted on a magnificent charger, he seems invincible. Honor and glory await him as, guided by the chivalric code, he fights with lance and sword. This carefully researched yet entertaining book provides all the essential information you need to become a successful knight in the later Middle Ages, during the period of the Hundred Years’ War. Should you go on a Crusade? Which order of chiva... + Read More
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Series: King Arthur and His Knights A Companion Reader with a Dramatization Paperback Chris Bauer 9781945841095 $25.95 JUVENILE FICTION Nov 28, 2017

You are invited to a world of bravery, magic, and adventure!In a time of fear and danger, will Merlin's magic, Lancelot's bravery, and Arthur's wisdom be enough to unite the kingdom and bring peace? Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss brings tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to life with action, wonder, and humor. Gorgeous paintings and whimsical medieval-style illuminated illustrations by Rebecca Sorge will fascinate and delight young readers. This beautifully illustrated Companion Reader is an exact transcript of the award-win... + Read More
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Series: Ologies Knightology: A True Account of the Most Valiant Knights Hardcover Dugald A. Steer 9780763698485 $29.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Nov 14, 2017

What does it really take to be a knight? Peruse this lavish novelty volume and be surprised.From the secret order of Round Table Knights comes a tell-all guide to the mythical occupation of knighthood — its history, mysterious quests, and puzzles that live on to this day. Inspired by the life of a most exemplary knight, this fascinating book explores the art of mastering sword and lance, the essential (and prohibitively expensive) war-horse, the ins and outs of a castle that a knight might defend, and the skills needed to prevail in a jousting ... + Read More
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Series: The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight (Book 1) Hardcover Jennifer L. Holm 9781524771348 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 06, 2019

For every parent tired of telling their kids to PLEASE JUST GET ALONG, this hilarious and imaginative new picture book—from the beloved creators of Babymouse—is here to help. Sort of.Meet the Evil Princess and the Brave Knight. She casts terrible spells, while he fights dragons. He rescues cats in distress, while she makes mischief. No wonder there isn’t much peace in this kingdom! But is the Evil Princess really so evil? And is the Brave Knight truly as chivalrous as he seems? Children and parents will laugh at seeing familiar family dynamics ... + Read More
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Series: The Knight and the Dragon Paperback Tomie dePaola 9780698116238 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 02, 1998

What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight! "Spontaneity of line and feeling are backed by zesty colors and a jovial, tongue-in-cheek tone to which children can relate—a top springtime choice." —Booklist "There's a swirl of good-humored life to the book." —The New York Times Book Review
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Series: Penguin Young Readers, Level 2 Good Night, Good Knight Paperback Shelley Moore Thomas 9780142302019 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 7 Oct 14, 2002

The Good Knight is on his watch when he hears a sound. Roar! Is it a dragon? A great big dragon? He searches the woods and finds a surprise. Three very little dragons are almost ready for bed. But who will read to them, tuck them in, and kiss them good night? Is this a job for the Good Knight? Young readers, like the young dragons, will quickly fall under the Good Knight's spell."Stories of valiant knights slaying fearsome dragons are going to fall sadly flat after one reading of this bewitching tale." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)
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Series: Dragon Slayers' Academy Knight for a Day #5 Paperback Kate McMullan 9780448432779 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Sep 15, 2003

When Wiglaf learns that he has won "A Day With Sir Lancelot (The World's Most Perfect Knight)," he can hardly believe it. His friend Erica can't believe it, either! And when the big day arrives, she is even more doubtful. Is Erica just jealous, or is there something fishy about The World's Most Perfect Knight?
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Series: Penguin Young Readers, Level 3 Get Well, Good Knight Paperback Shelley Moore Thomas 9780142400500 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 Feb 09, 2004

The much-heralded Good Knight is back-only this time his three little dragon friends are sick in bed. Their scaly foreheads are hot and their noses are drip-drip-dripping. They feel awful. The Good Knight comes to the rescue again! He brings them some slimy, grimy soup from the wizard to make them feel better. But the dragons wont touch it. What is a Good Knight to do?
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Series: How To Be How to Be a Medieval Knight Hardcover Fiona MacDonald 9780792236344 $31.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jun 01, 2005

Are your estates in order? Can you recite poetry, or sing, or play a lute? Have you had your hair cut, squire? Are you sitting comfortably in all that armor? Will you perform your duties with honor and chivalry? Are you really worthy of pursuing your destiny as a knight of olde, among the elite of medieval society in status and wealth? You know you are! So arise, Sir Reader, and go forth and nobly answer your calling. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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Series: The Bravest Knight Hardcover Mercer Mayer 9780803732063 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 10, 2007

I wish I lived a thousand years ago. There would be beautiful castles, kings and queens, good knights, bad knights, fair ladies in danger, evil dragons from the mountains, and a giant troll that roars and eats anything. What kid hasnt dreamed of living in fairy-tale timeshasnt imagined himself as the bravest knight in all the land (or at least the knights faithful squire). As he has done in his celebrated Theres a Nightmare in My Closet and its follow-ups, Mercer Mayer brings childhood fantasy hilariously to life here. Bad knights are forc... + Read More
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Series: The Kitchen Knight A Tale of King Arthur Paperback Margaret Hodges 9780823410637 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jul 15, 2007

The creators of the Caldecott Medal book, Saint George and the Dragon, tell the Arthurian tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney's first adventure. The Knights of the Round Table were in their glory. When an unknown stranger visits the castle and asks Kin Arthur's favor, he is allowed to serve in the kitchen for his meat and bread. Little does anyone suspect that he is of noble blood and will soon be knighted by the famous Sir Lancelot. Lush illustrations bring the reader into the book, as Sir Gareth meets adventures and battles to free a princess... + Read More
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Series: Night Knight Hardcover Owen Davey 9780763658380 $18.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Jan 31, 2012

Bedtime becomes an unforgettable k-nightly adventure!Come on a bedtime adventure with one little knight as he rides through forests to reach his bedroom, battles crocodiles to brush his teeth and climbs the tallest tower to get into bed. This exciting and imaginative bedtime tale is told through Owen Davey’s charming and witty words and illustrations — making this a perfect k-nightly read for every young adventurer.
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Series: Little Golden Book A Knight in Sticky Armor (Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins) Hardcover Andrea Posner-Sanchez 9780736430302 $5.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Dec 11, 2012

Doc McStuffins doesn’t just play with her toys—she heals them! Children ages 2-5 will love getting to know this super-smart six-year-old doctor with her own backyard clinic. This Little Golden Book is based on the new Disney Junior show, Doc McStuffins.
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Series: Penguin Young Readers, Level 3 Happy Birthday, Good Knight Paperback Shelley Moore Thomas 9780448463742 $6.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 8 May 29, 2014

The much-loved Good Knight is back again . . . and it’s his birthday! His three little dragon friends want to surprise him. They try to make a cake—but all they make is a mess. A card? Another mess—glitter and glue all over the room.Then the theatrical performance is a flop.Time is running out, and the poor little dragons must find a special way to say Happy Birthday, Good Knight. They do, and it’s a good day’s fun in this perfectly pitched easy reader.Good Night, Good Knight, the first in the Good Knight series, was an ALA Notable Book and a B... + Read More
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Series: There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight Board book Penny Parker Klostermann 9781984892423 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Feb 11, 2020

We all know that “there was an old lady” who swallowed lots of things. Now meet the old dragon who swallows pretty much an entire kingdom! Will he ever learn a little moderation?! This rollicking rhyme is full to bursting with sight gags, silly characters, and plenty of burps! Parents and kids alike will delight in Ben Mantle’s precisely funny illustrations and in Penny Parker Klostermann’s wacky rhymes.“Klostermann’s debut is a rollicking and warped Medieval take on the well-worn cumulative rhyme. Prolific British animator and illustrator Mant... + Read More
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Series: There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight Hardcover Penny Parker Klostermann 9780385390804 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 04, 2015

We all know that “there was an old lady” who swallowed lots of things. Now meet the old dragon who swallows pretty much an entire kingdom! Will he ever learn a little moderation?! This rollicking rhyme is full to bursting with sight gags, silly characters, and plenty of burps! Parents and kids alike will delight in Ben Mantle’s precisely funny illustrations and in Penny Parker Klostermann’s wacky rhymes."Klostermann's debut is a rollicking and warped Medieval take on the well-worn cumulative rhyme. Prolific British animator and illustrator Mant... + Read More
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Series: Rules for a Knight Hardcover Ethan Hawke 9780307962331 $25.95 FICTION Nov 10, 2015

From Ethan Hawke, four-time Academy Award nominee—twice for writing and twice for acting—an unforgettable fable about a father's journey and a timeless guide to life's many questions. A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political wr... + Read More
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Series: A Perfect Gentle Knight Paperback Kit Pearson 9780735262447 $12.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 Mar 07, 2017

Kit Pearson’s long-awaited new novel tells the story of the five Bell children, each of them coping in various ways in the aftermath of their mother’s death. Set in the 1950s and seen through the perspective of the middle child, 11-year-old Corrie, Pearson’s story illustrates how a rich fantasy life both helps and hinders children trying to cope with loss, loneliness, and growing up.While elder sister Roz is growing up and out of the desire for fantasy games, eldest brother Sebastian, who fancies himself Sir Lancelot in their Round Table game, ... + Read More
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Series: The Knight Who Said "No!" Hardcover Lucy Rowland 9781536208139 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Sep 03, 2019

Ned the knight always does exactly what he’s told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages, or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, Ned always runs inside just as he’s asked. But one morning Ned says "NO!" He will not help his dad find his shield, his arrow, or his bow, and that night, he refuses to go inside. After a surprising encounter with the dragon, will he change his tune?
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Series: The Viking Wars War and Peace in King Alfred's Britain: 789?955 Paperback Max Adams 9781643132549 $25.95 HISTORY Dec 10, 2019

A history of Britain in the violent and unruly era between the first Scandinavian raids in 789 and the final expulsion of the Vikings from York in 954.In 865, a great Viking army landed in East Anglia, precipitating a series of wars that would last until the middle of the following century. It was in this time of crisis that the modern kingdoms of Britain were born. In their responses to the Viking threat, these kingdoms forged their identities as hybrid cultures: vibrant and entrepreneurial peoples adapting to instability and opportunity. Trad... + Read More
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Series: So You Want to be a Viking Hardcover John Haywood 9780500651841 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 03, 2019

An essential guide for wannabe Vikings—and fair warning for those courageous, or crazy, enough to pledge allegiance to the cause.Kate, Eddie, and Angus are dazzled by pictures of Viking warriors’ deadly axes and blingy swords in their library books. But when they’re transported back in time to Scandinavia in 991 CE, they must figure out if they have what it takes to become Vikings themselves. A big, burly Viking called Bjorn initiates the kids in the ways of wielding a battle ax, plundering and looting, and soon they learn all sorts of other tr... + Read More
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Series: The Thrifty Guides The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times A Handbook for Time Travelers Paperback Jonathan W. Stokes 9780451480286 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Aug 20, 2019

The kid-friendly series that makes history approachable, engaging, and funny! From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books.The Thrifty Guide to Medieval Times: A Handbook for Time Travelers is a snappy, informative, illustrated travel guide with everything the sensible time traveler needs to know, like:* Where I can find the best hovel?* What are my healthcare options if I catch the Black Plague?* How can I avoid being attacked by pillaging Huns?* And most importantly, why on earth would anyone want to travel back to medieval t... + Read More
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Series: Vikings The Battle at the End of Time Paperback Tony Allan 9781844838929 $17.95 HISTORY Aug 13, 2019

A superbly illustrated introduction to the famously warlike seafaring peoples of Scandinavia - a civilisation with a vivid mythology of gods, dwarves and magic, as well as a heritage of brilliant craftsmanship.Viking artefacts discovered across a vast geographical range, from Russia and modernday Turkey to Greenland and North America, bear witness to an artistic legacy that astonishes by its beauty, wealth and diversity. This richly illustrated introduction to an extraordinary people presents an art of immense sophistication, ranging from exqui... + Read More
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Series: Pocket Museum: Vikings Paperback Steven Ashby 9780500294406 $23.95 HISTORY Oct 30, 2018

An informative introduction to Viking history that also provides an impressive collection of artifacts and new insights on the Norse people. The culture of the Viking world speaks of both violence and of beauty. This extensively illustrated volume brings together nearly 200 carefully chosen artifacts that reflect the art and daily life of Viking-Age Europe and the North Atlantic. It includes both iconic items and finds from recent excavations, providing a visual guide to the early-medieval Scandinavian world. Highlights include Norway’s famous ... + Read More
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Series: The Penguin Book of Norse Myths Gods of the Vikings Paperback Kevin Crossley-Holland 9780241982075 $27.99 FICTION Jun 26, 2018

'Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began'The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world's great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the final end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the trickster can never be trusted.... + Read More
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Series: The Vikings Third Edition Revised edition Paperback Else Roesdahl 9780141984766 $24.00 HISTORY Feb 13, 2018

Thoroughly updated and with a new foreword "The Viking Age is shot through with the spirit of adventure. For 300 years, from just before AD800 until well into the eleventh century, the Vikings affected almost every region accessible to their ships, and left traces that are still part of life today." Far from being just "wild, barbaric, axe-wielding pirates," the Vikings created complex social institutions, oversaw the coming of Christianity to Scandinavia, and made a major impact on European history through trade, travel, and far-flung consoli... + Read More
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Series: World of Art Viking Art Paperback James Graham-Campbell 9780500204191 $23.00 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Oct 08, 2013

A definitive guide to Viking art by a world expert on the subjectThis new survey covers all the intricate and beautiful art styles of the so-called “Viking Age.” It ranges in time from the first major Viking expeditions overseas around AD 800 to the establishment of Christianity in Scandinavia some three hundred years later. An opening chapter gives the historical and geographic background. Thematic chapters then describe and discuss the six main Viking art styles, showing how they emerged from and interacted with one another. Delicate metalwor... + Read More
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Series: The Littlest Viking Hardcover Alexandra Penfold 9780399554292 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 02, 2018

A hilarious story about what happens to the littlest and loudest Viking when an even littler and louder Viking arrives, perfect for fans of The Princess and the Pony and I Don't Want to Be a Frog.Sven might be the littlest Viking, but he has no trouble making himself known. He has the loudest warrior cry and the fiercest set of teeth. He loves to pillage and plunder. But there's a new kid in town--a warrior princess, who is smaller than Sven and even louder. What's a little Viking to do?"Penfold folds in fun ancient analogues to tried-and-true ... + Read More
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Series: The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries The Portable Expert to Over 200 Distilleries and the Spirits they Make (From Absinthe to Whisky, and Everything in Between) Paperback Davin de Kergommeaux 9780525610588 $32.00 COOKING Mar 31, 2020

Shortlisted for the 2021 Gourmand Award for Best in the World - Drink Culture! From award-winning author of Canadian Whisky, Davin de Kergommeaux, comes a definitive guide to over 200 distilleries across Canada and the array of spirits they make.The Definitive Guide to Canadian Distilleries is an indispensable guide to the past, present and future of Canada’s distilleries. Written by bona fide Canadian spirits expert Davin de Kergommeaux, this book covers more than 200 of the most exciting and cutting-edge distilleries, large and small, who are... + Read More