{"title":"David Long","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Long's books captivate young readers with thrilling journeys through history, adventure, and remarkable feats. His stories explore fascinating themes like ancient civilizations, daring rescues, and extraordinary survival tales, bringing the past and present vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an engaging blend of storytelling and rich detail, David Long invites children to discover the wonders of the world, from towering buildings to heroic escapades. His works inspire curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the stories that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"survival-in-space-by-david-long-9781781129388","title":"Survival in Space","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thrilling and captivating retelling of one of history’s most famous space missions, from Blue Peter Book Award-winning author David Long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApril 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It should have been the third manned Apollo mission to land on the moon. But when an explosion on board damaged the spacecraft, it became a perilous and near-impossible fight for survival. The crew on board travelled further into space than any other humans before them...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this gripping retelling of the astonishing Apollo 13 mission, David Long shows how courage, determination, and teamwork succeeded in beating all odds to bring the spacecraft home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSurvival in Space\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46695548354796,"sku":"9781781129388","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3994503482822.jpg?v=1753659154"},{"product_id":"tracks-through-time-by-david-long-9781526364494","title":"Tracks Through Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years we have explored history through the eyes of the people that lived there... but now it's finally time to hear what the animals have to say!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready to journey back down the path of human history and uncover the tracks of the animals who lived through it, too. From the greyhound who had a paw in the formation of the Church of England to the bravery of Alexander the Great's mighty warhorse to the tiny fleas who started the Black Death, this is history as it's never been told before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46732746555628,"sku":"9781526364494","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12152453482731.jpg?v=1755135451"},{"product_id":"around-the-world-in-80-buildings-by-david-long-9781803380506","title":"Around the World in 80 Buildings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can you eat dinner under the sea? Which country has the most pyramids? Can a church become a swimming pool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding a stunning central gatefold map that opens out to reveal where all 80 structures are located, \u003cem\u003eAround the World in 80 Buildings\u003c\/em\u003e is a visual celebration of the incredible structures people have built throughout history and their cultural significance. From ancient wonders such as Stonehenge to bridges spanning countries, record-breaking rollercoasters, and hotels where even the beds are made of ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a floating palace, a terracotta army, a cinema in a bank vault, and a building so tall that clouds form at the top!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46741234155756,"sku":"9781803380506","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1819363482830.jpg?v=1755583743"},{"product_id":"what-it-was-like-to-be-an-ancient-greek-by-david-long-9780008700546","title":"What it was like to be an Ancient Greek","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on a captivating exploration into the culture and legacy of ancient Greek civilisation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAround 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks created one of the world’s most advanced civilisations. While most worked as farmers and fishermen to feed their families, others studied hard to become brilliant astronomers, navigators, philosophers, artists and athletes. Then, under the rule of Alexander the Great, their language, art and ideas spread through an enormous empire that stretched from Egypt to India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the myths and legends of the gods atop Mount Olympus to the origin of marathon races, find out what life was really like in Ancient Greece in this fascinating new exploration from award-winning writer David Long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46813436444908,"sku":"9780008700546","price":42.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/36531d941f5283d76cae63e88cabbd2a.jpg?v=1757756962"},{"product_id":"tutankhamuns-treasure-by-david-long-9781800900073","title":"Tutankhamun's Treasure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncover the incredible true story of Howard Carter’s world-changing discovery in this fun and informative retelling of the secrets of Tutankhamun’s tomb.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn 4 November 1922, a young Egyptian boy working on Howard Carter’s archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings stumbled across a strange piece of rock. On closer inspection, it turned out to be a stone step that would lead Carter to a long-lost tomb – and to treasures beyond his wildest dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tomb belonged to boy pharaoh Tutankhamun and was packed full of priceless artefacts. It had been largely untouched for over 3,000 years and remains one of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time. But did the opening of the tomb trigger a deadly curse? David Long’s fact-filled account shows how Carter’s amazing discoveries told us so much about life in Ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844445589740,"sku":"9781800900073","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5100823482829.jpg?v=1758842865"},{"product_id":"tragedy-at-sea-by-david-long-9781781129661","title":"Tragedy at Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible, and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn 10 April 1912, RMS \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York. This “Ship of Dreams” was the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world. It was claimed she was unsinkable. But four days later, when the ship struck an iceberg, the loss of \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e and over 1,500 passengers would become one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fact-filled retelling of its construction and doomed maiden voyage, David Long brings \u003cem\u003eTitanic’s\u003c\/em\u003e tragic tale to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844446408940,"sku":"9781781129661","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3997233482822.jpg?v=1758842868"},{"product_id":"everest-by-david-long-9781800900943","title":"Everest","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin the treacherous mission to conquer Earth’s highest peak in David Long’s enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb \u003cem\u003eEverest\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverest\u003c\/em\u003e is the world’s highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as “Goddess Mother of the World” or the “Peak of Heaven”. To explorers and adventurers, it represents a perilous but thrilling challenge to be conquered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this exhilarating account by award-winning author David Long, he looks back at the first attempts by international mountaineers to reach the fabled summit, many of which ended in death and disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851871375596,"sku":"9781800900943","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5109523482829.jpg?v=1759131280"},{"product_id":"egypt-magnified-by-david-long-9781786030962","title":"Egypt Magnified","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore ancient Egypt, from the Nile to the pyramids, and learn what life was like for pharaohs, slaves, and scribes in this fascinating search-and-find adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse the magnifying glass to spot over 200 things in each eye-boggling illustration. Look inside temples and houses, and discover how mummies were made and how the pyramids were built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgypt Magnified\u003c\/em\u003e by David Long offers a unique glimpse into the ancient world, allowing readers to uncover secrets and stories from one of history's most intriguing civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46993644159212,"sku":"9781786030962","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781786030962.jpg?v=1763099676"},{"product_id":"flight-by-david-long-9780571374793","title":"Flight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a hot air balloon to holidays on the moon, award-winning David Long captures the astonishing true stories of advances in aviation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Wright Brothers' twelve seconds aloft to the Moon landings less than a lifetime later, the story of aviation is not just a series of astonishing advances made at breathtaking speed. It's also about the courage and ingenuity of the men and women who made such rapid progress possible; about the romance of soaring above the clouds; and perhaps most of all about the exciting and exhilarating realisation of a dream which is literally centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlight\u003c\/em\u003e, by David Long, encapsulates this thrilling journey and invites readers to relive the pivotal moments of aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46994652004588,"sku":"9780571374793","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11424043482391.jpg?v=1763106986"},{"product_id":"rescue-by-david-long-9780571346332","title":"Rescue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow far would you go to save a life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. \"I was hall monitor,\" he said afterwards. \"It is my job to look after my classmates.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether dragging a friend from a blazing car, masterminding a search far below the earth's surface, or recovering astronauts from an aborted space mission, \u003ci\u003eRescue\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the ingenuity, courage, and doggedness of the human spirit all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother unputdownable collection of eye-opening and moving true adventures, both contemporary and historical. Impeccably told by David Long and brought to vibrant life by illustrator Kerry Hyndman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996021969132,"sku":"9780571346332","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780571346332.jpg?v=1763122322"},{"product_id":"romans-magnified-by-david-long-9780711266858","title":"Romans Magnified","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoom in to discover what life was like for Ancient Romans in this innovative and interactive illustrated title that takes you right into their fascinating world! Learn how the Romans lived - from the seven hills to the Colosseum and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the free magnifying glass, seek out incredible facts about ancient Rome in this search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot. Children will love discovering a typical Roman market, meeting fearsome gladiators, and seeing what a temple, school, and villa were like, with authentic detail and cutaway scenes. The artwork bursts with hidden detail and bustles with action, and detailed factual text will tell you everything you need to know about the different areas of Roman life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSections Include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Emperor and Senate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Roman Army and Navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarriage and the Roman Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRomans at Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChariot Races and Gladiators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e... and many more! From David Long, the author behind \u003ci\u003ePirates Magnified, Egypt Magnified, Castles Magnified\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAncient World Magnified\u003c\/i\u003e, this book will inform and entertain even the youngest historian for hours on end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996039762156,"sku":"9780711266858","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780711266858.jpg?v=1763122472"},{"product_id":"spies-by-david-long-9780571361847","title":"Spies","description":"\u003ci\u003eA single spy can save thousands upon thousands of lives . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Harry Ree, teacher turned saboteur, to Margery Booth, the spy who sang for Hitler, to Scotch Lass, Britain's smallest ever agent, discover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring spies . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor as long as there have been secrets to keep, there have been spies, the world over, trying to uncover this classified information. Spying goes on all the time, and everywhere, but some of the most astonishing exploits occur during wartime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stories in this beautiful collection unpick some of the most astonishing missions undertaken during World War Two - actions that helped to save many lives. Amazingly, many of these tales had to remain a deadly secret at the time and are little known even to this day. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring, including:\u003cbr\u003eGiliana Gerson, Britain's first female spy,\u003cbr\u003eHarry Ree, teacher turned saboteur,\u003cbr\u003eMargery Booth, the spy who sang for Hitler,\u003cbr\u003eRoald Dahl, the spy who became a bestselling author,\u003cbr\u003eNoor Inayat Khan, the first woman wireless operator,\u003cbr\u003eScotch Lass, Britain's smallest ever agent,\u003cbr\u003e'Major Martin' the man who never was and many more!","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996146815212,"sku":"9780571361847","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/f356f4c8096a97876bfc18a025f66eaf.jpg?v=1763156458"},{"product_id":"spies-by-david-long-9780571361854","title":"Spies","description":"Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA single spy can save thousands of lives.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpies and secret agents have been hard at work for centuries, risking their lives, and sometimes changing the course of history. Discover twenty-seven of the most courageous and daring, including Britain's first female spy, a teacher turned saboteur, the spy who sang for Hitler and the man who never was . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn unputdownable collection of real life adventures, stunningly illustrated by Terri Po.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Absorbingly detailed and compulsively readable, it's a must for spy addicts.' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Will hook readers of all ages.'Just Imagine'A beautiful book.' \u003ci\u003eArmadillo\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine\u003cbr\u003e'I couldn't put it down.' Addie, aged 10, NG Kids'A stunning collection.' \u003ci\u003eMini Travellers\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996146847980,"sku":"9780571361854","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9b9b061809b13d383dad9c8faa40a780.jpg?v=1763156453"},{"product_id":"the-national-archives-the-buildings-that-made-london-by-david-long-9781408883648","title":"The National Archives: The Buildings That Made London","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake an incredible journey through the streets of London and see beautiful buildings as you've never seen them before! An elegant horizon of historic masterpieces mixed with sleek modern skyscrapers, the familiar London skyline seems to change every year. Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London's most iconic buildings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch Buckingham Palace transform from a large country house into an opulent palace, spot Henry VIII playing tennis on the lawn of Hampton Court Palace, and get lost in the Palm House at Kew, London's very own tropical rainforest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful book from Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long and exceptionally talented artist Josie Shenoy is a historical kaleidoscope celebrating the magnificent buildings that made London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996424884460,"sku":"9781408883648","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781408883648.jpg?v=1763127315"},{"product_id":"what-it-was-like-to-be-an-ancient-egyptian-by-david-long-9780008700539","title":"What it was like to be an Ancient Egyptian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom sacred cats to the invention of toothpaste, Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on an intriguing investigation into the ancient Egyptian civilisation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe incredible civilisation of ancient Egypt lasted for 3,000 years. Ruled over by pharaohs, the Egyptians developed agricultural skills and trading partnerships that enabled them to build a rich and powerful nation centred on the Nile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar more advanced than any European coutnries at the time, the Egyptians achieved incredible feats of building, created a new way of writing, and revolutionised farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out what life as an ancient Egyptian was actually like, both for pharaohs and ordinary people, in this fascinating new exploration by award-winning author David Long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996623917292,"sku":"9780008700539","price":43.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008700539.jpg?v=1763132155"},{"product_id":"what-it-was-like-to-be-an-ancient-roman-by-david-long-9781800902138","title":"What It Was Like to be an Ancient Roman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbark on a fascinating foray into the lives of the Ancient Romans in this second instalment of David Long’s What it was like to be… series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the largest empire the world has ever seen? Why were the Romans such brilliant innovators, responsible for inventions including newspapers, concrete, surgeon’s tools and even an efficient postal system? What made their army invincible and their buildings so remarkable? And why, eventually, did the whole empire come crashing down?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Long explains what life was actually like for ordinary Romans as well as their famous emperors, while also looking at the lingering influence of Roman civilisation throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996623950060,"sku":"9781800902138","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781800902138.jpg?v=1763132155"},{"product_id":"what-it-was-like-to-be-a-viking-by-david-long-9781800902121","title":"What It Was Like to be a Viking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom traders to raiders, embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in the first in an exciting new series from bestselling non-fiction writer David Long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Vikings were a terrifying force that changed history across the globe – from Canada all the way to Iraq. But they were merchants as well as marauders, explorers as well as adventurers. The greatest seafarers and shipbuilders of their age, they were also skilled metalworkers and artists, farmers and fishermen, healers and herders. They were even democrats who established the world’s oldest surviving parliament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning writer David Long’s concise but wide-ranging account brings their fascinating civilisation into focus, explaining what Viking life was actually like as well as considering their lingering influence throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996624015596,"sku":"9781800902121","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781800902121.jpg?v=1763132159"},{"product_id":"survivors-by-david-long-9780571339662","title":"Survivors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour throughout, this wonderful anthology is a treat for all the family. Be shocked and amazed by these incredible real-life stories of extreme survival, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Man Who Sucked Blood from a Shark\u003c\/em\u003e, a sailor who survived for 133 days on a raft in the Atlantic when his ship was torpedoed, using shark's blood in place of fresh water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Girl Who Fell From the Sky\u003c\/em\u003e, a teenager who fell 2 miles from an aeroplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Woman Who Froze to Death - Yet Lived\u003c\/em\u003e, a woman who was trapped under freezing water for so long her heart stopped. Four hours later, medics managed to warm her blood enough to revive her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining classic tales such as Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic voyage, as well as more modern exploits such as the adventurer who inspired the movie \u003cem\u003e127 Hours\u003c\/em\u003e, these astonishing stories will be retold by young readers to all of their friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072103792876,"sku":"9780571339662","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11072733482391.jpg?v=1765076365"},{"product_id":"what-it-was-like-in-ancient-benin-by-david-long-9780008745998","title":"What it was like in Ancient Benin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the world of the ancient Kingdom of Benin and explore its captivating history, culture and legacy with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder the rule of the Oba, the Kingdom of Benin was one of the richest and most powerful in West Africa. Behind a network of massive walls, its vibrant capital city boasted the Oba's impressive palace, filled with intricate artworks, while the Edo people worked as skilled artisans, formidable hunters and talented traders. Yet as European influence began to grow, so did the challenges that faced the Benin kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the omnipotent power of their warrior-kings to the devastating impact of the slave trade, David Long unearths the remarkable stories of daily life, trade, and the unique culture of the Edo people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47417832898796,"sku":"9780008745998","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71Rcvp2_34L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774311637"},{"product_id":"what-it-was-like-to-be-an-ancient-maya-by-david-long-9781800902497","title":"What it was like to be an Ancient Maya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eLargely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids and palaces, while they were also successful farmers and highly creative artists. The Maya were the first people in the Americas to learn how to read and write, and they invented things like rubber, chocolate and chewing gum. They had a deep understanding of astronomy, mathematics and timekeeping, though they also had some horrible, bloodthirsty traditions such as making human sacrifices. Find out what life as an Ancient Maya was actually like while also investigating why this mysterious civilisation was close to dying out when the region was conquered by Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47417833160940,"sku":"9781800902497","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/812OoIUScuL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774311647"},{"product_id":"heroes-by-david-long-9780571346295","title":"Heroes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor as long as there have been wars, animals have been out there saving lives. Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeroes\u003c\/em\u003e includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who became a hero of the Blitz, pulling survivors from burning rubble, night after night. Gallipoli Murphy, the donkey who served as an ambulance. Simon, the cat who saved his crew. And many, many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese animals help us to remember that not all heroes are human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGlorious full-colour double-page illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470792573164,"sku":"9780571346295","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780571346295-heroes.jpg?v=1775227073"},{"product_id":"rescue-by-david-long-9780571346325","title":"Rescue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow far would you go to save a life? Scrambling from the wreckage of his school after an earthquake, a nine-year-old Sichuan boy rescued two unconscious friends. \"I was hall monitor,\" he said afterwards. \"It is my job to look after my classmates.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether dragging a friend from a blazing car, masterminding a search far below the earth's surface, or recovering astronauts from an aborted space mission, \u003cem\u003eRescue\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the ingenuity, courage and doggedness of the human spirit all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother unputdownable collection of eye-opening and moving true adventures, both contemporary and historical. Impeccably told by David Long and brought to vibrant life by illustrator Kerry Hyndman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536926261484,"sku":"9780571346325","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/438cadbc79a6f73cdcc1fe08fdff7488.jpg?v=1777948797"},{"product_id":"the-worlds-most-magnificent-machines-by-david-long-9780571347186","title":"The World's Most Magnificent Machines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longest ship ever built, the heaviest digger and the largest aeroplane, the world's first working motorcar, and its most expensive one. What machines like these have in common is that they all say a lot about the inventiveness and imagination of the people who conceived and created them. Some of them are useful, others are just a bit of fun, but the best ones are truly magnificent and fascinating to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to drive faster, fly higher, carry more cargo or—in the case of space rockets—travel hundreds of thousands of miles to places no-one has ever been before, not every idea has worked but the best have been inspired and inspirational, and in a few cases they have gone on to change the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the human stories and atmospheric art that make \u003cem\u003eThe World's Most Magnificent Machines\u003c\/em\u003e a book to actually read and delight in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47537306534124,"sku":"9780571347186","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/56d18347f0652e0e83ba8564a821cae8.jpg?v=1777948417"},{"product_id":"great-escapes-by-david-long-9780571382941","title":"Great Escapes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the most daring escapes of all time!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom slaves fleeing captivity to wartime heroes and heroines being smuggled across occupied Europe, from dangerous criminals tricking their way out of jail to ordinary people who got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver thirty tales of adventure, inspiration, and derring-do. As well as famous stories like the Great Escape and Harriet Tubman's epic 500-mile trek to freedom, this fascinating book includes lesser-known escapes like Yoshie Shiratori, a Japanese fisherman who escaped jail four times, Nadia Murad, who was inspired by her escape to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and Henry 'Box' Brown, a slave who posted himself to freedom in a wooden crate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStunningly illustrated in full colour by comic-book artist, Jamie Coe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602979176684,"sku":"9780571382941","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780571382941-great-escapes.jpg?v=1778051319"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-long.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}