Mara Duncan (143 results)

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).…

Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator). …

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. La Joven Que Pod�a Reparar Cualquier Cosa: Beatrice Shilling, Ingeniera de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator). Book.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Este es el verdadero relato de una mujer que, con su genialidad y pericia mecanica, ayudo a Gran Bretana a ganar la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Su vida sin duda inspirara a los lectores STEM y a los admiradores de mujeres extraordinarias de la historia. Shillings is a fantastic story, engagingly told, and perfectly complemented by Duncans illustrations. Air & Space Magazine Beatrice Shilling no se parecia a otros ninos. Era capaz de construir cualquier cosa. Podia arreglar cualquier cosa. Y cuando desarmaba algo, podia armarlo de nuevo y mejor que antes.Cuando Beatrice se fue de su casa para estudiar ingenieria, sabia que, siendo mujer, no iba a ser exactamente igual que los otros ingenierosy no lo fue. Fue mejor que ellos. No obstante, tuvo que trabajar duro y con perseverancia para persuadir a los dirigentes de la Real Fuerza Aerea a que le dieran una oportunidad. Pero cuando estallo la Segunda Guerra Mundial y los pilotos de combate britanicos surcaban los cielos en una lucha desesperada por sobrevivir contra los bombarderos de Hitler, se hizo evidente que era hora de explorar nuevas ideas. Podria Beatrice solucionar un enigma mecanico y ayudar a Gran Bretana a ganar la guerra? La autora americana Mara Rockliff y el ilustrador britanico Daniel Duncan se han unido para dar a conocer, con una mirada fresca, lo que fue un punto de inflexion en la historia modernay el papel que jugo una mujer extraordinaria, cuya ingenuidad, persistencia y manejo de la llave inglesa la convirtieron en alguien diferente a cualquier otra persona. Una nota de la autora y una lista de fuentes selectas proveen informacion adicional para los lectores curiosos.Beatrice Shilling wasnt quite like other children. She could make anything. She could fix anything. And when she took a thing apart, she put it back together better than before. When Beatrice left home to study engineering, she knew that as a girl she wouldnt be quite like the other engineersand she wasnt. She was better. Still, it took hard work and perseverance to persuade the Royal Aircraft Establishment to give her a chance. But when World War II broke out and British fighter pilots took to the skies in a desperate struggle for survival against Hitlers bombers, it was clearly time for new ideas. Could Beatrice solve an engine puzzle and help Britain win the war? American author Mara Rockliff and British illustrator Daniel Duncan team up for a fresh look at a turning point in modern historyand the role of a remarkable woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and way with a wrench (or spanner) made her quite unlike anyone else. An authors note and a list of selective sources provide additional information for curious readers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history. Beatrice Shilling wasnt quite like other children. She could make anything. She could fix anything. And when she took a thing apart, she put it back together better than before. When Beatrice left home to study engineering, she knew that as a girl she wouldnt be quite like the other engineersand she wasnt. She was better. Still, it took hard work and perseverance to persuade the Royal Aircraft Establishment to give her a chance. But when World War II broke out and British fighter pilots took to the skies in a desperate struggle for survival against Hitlers bombers, it was clearly time for new ideas. Could Beatrice solve an engine puzzle and help Britain win the war? American author Mara Rockliff and British illustrator Daniel Duncan team up for a fresh look at a turning point in modern historyand the role of a remarkable woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and way with a wrench (or spanner) made her quite unlike anyone else. An authors note and a list of selective sources provide additional information for curious readers. A picture book presentation of the life of Beatrice Shilling, a woman whose ingenuity, persistence, and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Lightly edge worn and bumped. Clean tight interior. Ecol ; 9.2 X 6.1 X 0.7 inches; 312 pages.

Hardback. Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Hardcover. First Edition. Unpaginated. Very good hardback in a very good dustjacket. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

dvd. Condition: Used - Good.

Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Paper bound, 1st edition, vii + Pp187. Includes references, bibliography and glossary. Ex-library copy in very good condition. 450 grams.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 48 pages. Spanish language. 11.00x8.87x11.06 inches. In Stock. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 48 pages. Spanish language. 11.00x8.87x11.06 inches. In Stock. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Condition: New. 2021. Hardcover. . . . . . Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Publisher: National Education Association, 1987, Good, Soft Cover, ISBN: 0-8106-3287-X. Book.

Condition: New. Duncan, Daniel (illustrator).