The job of a sapper in war-time is never a sinecure, much less in the conditions of the First World War. This anonymous New Zealand author gives a full and frank account of the fighting with the "Anzac" forces in Gallipoli. The sapper enlisted during the early months of the war and by December 1914 was off to the Middle East. After much training and many adventures in and around Cairo, the sapper was posted to the Anzac forces at Gallipoli, where his sojourn in the crucible of fire, suffer...

WWI Through Military Eyes gathers eight classic accounts that confront the Great War at the level of marching columns, strained command, battlefield danger, comradeship, and the disorienting aftermath of combat. Moving among memoir-like testimony, adventure narrative, military fiction, and reflective reportage, the volume reveals how war writing could alternately dramatize action, record privation, and question inherited ideals of honor and empire. Its standout value lies in the juxtaposit...

The diary entries capture the daily realities of a soldier’s life, including the hardships of trench warfare, the camaraderie among fellow soldiers, and the challenges of constructing essential infrastructure under fire. The sapper's role was crucial in building and repairing roads, bridges, and other military installations, and the author documents the technical challenges and dangers inherent in these tasks. The extracts reflect a blend of bravery, humor, and the grim realities of war, o...

In "On the Anzac Trail: Being Extracts from the Diary of a New Zealand Sapper," Anzac presents a poignant collection of diary entries that capture the raw, unfiltered experiences of a New Zealand sapper during World War I. Through a vivid narrative style characterized by meticulous detail and deep introspection, the book intertwines personal anecdotes with broader historical contexts, offering readers a glimpse into the daily life and psychological toll of soldiers. The diary format enhanc...

Maria Moa just cant believe shes the last moa. What she wants most of all is to find a mate and produce an egg. And so the hunt is on. Kapai, Gooney and Maria embark on a new madcap adventure with the help of some friendly Canada geese and a flying bathtub to find another moa. An entertaining adventure story for 5 to 10 year olds with New Zealands favourite kiwi, Kapai.

Its holiday time, but Kapai the kiwi is bored. He has nothing to do and no one to play with. He tries to learn to fly so he can join the other birds, but his fruitless efforts bring him to the attention of Tane Mahuta, the mightiest tree in the forest. Tane sends Kapai on a special mission, one that takes him to the glaciers to find a mysterious treasure that has been frozen there for many years An entertaining story, full of lively characters and humorous details. This book for 5 to 10 ye...

We are about to begin an extraordinary journey, said Professor Lidenbrock, nothing less than an expedition to the centre of the earth! With those words the professor, his nephew Axel and their guide Hans climbed down into an extinct volcano crater, and began an amazing subterranean odyssey. Living examples of extinct monsters, an underground ocean and a terrifying journey on the back of an erupting volcano are all part of Jules Vernes most extraordinary epic of science fiction.

What do clown fish eat?How many babies does a clown fish mother have?Where do clown fish live?Do clown fish make good pets?Meet the funny little clown fish. Find out what a clown fish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from...

Come and join Bindi Irwin on her next wildlife adventure!Bindi and her family are in Cambodia working with an elephant conservation group in the wild Mondulkirri jungle. They're helping to find non-violent ways for local villagers to deter elephants from destroying their crops. But not all the locals are on board with the project. Bindi notices a Cambodian teenager who is more interested in encouraging human/elephant conflict than preventing it. What's really going ...

Good friends come in all shapes and sizes!Unlikely Friendships, the runaway New York Times bestseller with a compelling message of hope and friendship and differences overcome, is rewritten just for younger readers. This hardcover chapter book for children ages seven and up collects five heartwarming true stories of animal friendship: Koko the gorilla and her favorite kittens, a dog who swims with dolphins, a zebra who cares for a young gazelle, a baby warthog who...

Come and join Bindi Irwin on her next wildlife adventure!Bindi and her family help transport a special rhino from South Africa to a national park in Mozambique. But when a tyre blows out, they realise they are not the only ones interested in the unusual cargo. Bindi and Robert hatch a plan to outwit some dangerous poachers.

Going to dolphin school under the sea is a magical experience for Pearl and her friends!Pearl and her friends Echo, Splash, and Flip are preparing for their first test at dolphin school! It's in Magic class, which is Echo's best subject, so she's helping them study.But then Echo loses her lucky shell necklace. She's very upset -- and, even worse, she's barely able to do any magic! Can Pearl and her friends help Echo find her necklace and regain her skills before their big test?