Bøger af Shirin Yim Bridges

Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom, steps fully formed from her father's head into the already established world of the Olympians. A motherless newcomer, she has to find her own place and purpose. Her adventures bring her down to Earth, where she forms close bonds with the Greek Heroes. Her attachment to three in particular—Diomedes, Odysseus, and Achilles—draws her into the Trojan War. How will she protect her friends and end the conflict? What are the ramifications on Olympus? Where does Athena finally find herself at home—and where can you find her now?Told by Athena in the first person, this lively book gives young readers a unique entry into the world of Greek mythology and provides interesting cultural and historical context in a nonfiction section illustrated with a family tree of the Olympians, maps, and photographs.

An ambitious Roman, Agrippina murdered and married her way to the throne and to being declared a goddess, making many enemies along the way - including her own son. With details about how she came to power, lived, and died, this resource also includes information about ancient Roman society.

From the deepest heart of the Moghul palace, tucked away in purdah, her face hidden by veils, one princess came to rule all of Moghul India. She introduced efficiencies, encouraged trade, and made possible a great flowering of the arts. What gave her this power was love. This is a love story, the story of Nur Jahan, who, without breaking any of the rules, hunted tigers, rode elephants to war, commanded a nation from behind a curtain, and did many other things that girls were not expected to do.Richly illustrated and narrated with humor, The Thinking Girl's Treasury of Real Princesses brings to life the stories of real and remarkable princesses who managed to do what few thought possible.

Qutlugh Terkan Khatun found refuge at last in the arms of a prince, who married her and made her a princess. With him she ruled a nation, and the people asked her to continue as their sovereign after the prince's death. This book tells the story of a girl who grew up in 13th-century Persia to be so desirable that she was kidnapped several times.

On the windswept steppes of Mongolia in the 13th century, princess Sorghaghtani took lands that were ruined by war and made them wealthy again, brought mutual respect and co-operation to a downtrodden and distrustful people, and, in a battle of wits that was like a giant chess game, won the imperial throne for her sons. This book tells her story.

Thousands of years ago, in the world of the Ancient Greeks where women were expected to obey their husbands in all matters, to play no part in public life, and to stay inside the house, a princess grew up to be not only a sailor and a ship's captain, but a famous admiral. Her name was Artemisia, and among all the commanders fighting on the Persian side during the great Persian Wars, she alone dared to give Xerxes an honest opinion that could have saved his entire fleet. This is the story of a real and remarkable princess whose spirit prompted the Persian Great King, Xerxes, to declare, "My men have become women, and my women men!"

In a rhyming romp through dinner, the future leader of the Roman Republic learns to eat a balanced meal and finish everything on his plate ItΓÇÖs time for little Julius, who will grow up to become the most powerful person in the Roman Republic, to put on his toga, attend the dinner banquet, and eat his fowl, boiled camelΓÇÖs feet, baked dormouse, and peas! ItΓÇÖs tough finishing everything on oneΓÇÖs plate every nightΓÇöfor kids and future Caesars alike.

Even the future president of the United States has to wash up, put his toys away, settle down, and go to bedGo to bed, Ted! It¿s time for little Theodore Roosevelt, the future president, to take a bath, quit playing, and put away his toys. Time to stop rough-riding the bed, keep his nightclothes on, and dream big. It¿s tough going to bed every night¿for presidents and kids alike.

Sam goes on holiday to Spain with her family. She writes postcards to her Grandad about what she has done each day.Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1) Book band: Yellow C Phonics phase: 4

How would you survive in one of Earth's hottest spots? What is it like to live with reindeer in the Arctic Circle? Discover how communities adapt to live in some of the world's most extreme environments.Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3)

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.