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Description: Themed resources of accessible tctile nad large print images and books supporting learning around the gunpowder plot and Guy Fawkes.
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Fireworks (UEB contracted)
by RnibThese pages show an image of a firework on each page. It is a multi-page image set on three pages. There is a locator dot shown on each page, which will be at the top left when the image is the correct way up. Each image is surrounded by a dashed line image border. Roman candle: The firework is at the bottom of the page. It is a red tube seen from the side standing on some grass. The Roman candle has been lit and so silvery yellow sparks and small fireballs are shooting out of the end up the page into the night sky. The top of the page is full of silvery yellow lights. Catherine wheel: In the top middle of the page is a large circle which is the wheel. In its centre is a pivot where it has been nailed to a wooden post shown in the centre bottom of the page. The wheel freely rotates around the pivot. Around the edge of the wheel are six orange fireworks. These are small tubes that have been lit so that yellow sparks are flying out of each of them. The sparks create a thrust like a small rocket which causes the wheel to rotate in an anti-clockwise direction. Rocket:There are three dotted lines coming from the bottom left to upper right of the page. They represent the rockes trail as it has shot into the night sky. The rocket has exploded sending three fireballs out into the sky. The one in the top left of the page has exploded sending out silvery white flashes and sparks. The one in the top right of the page has exploded sending out silvery blue clouds of sparks. The one in the right of the page has exploded sending out silvery pink flashes and sparks.
The gunpowder plot (UEB Uncontracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows an image of Guy Fawkes in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. Guy Fawkes is to the left and some barrels of gunpowder to the right. Guy Fawkes is standing facing forward so all facial features and both arms and legs can be found. His head is in the top left of the page. He has long brown hair. He has a moustache and a small pointed beard. To the left and right of the beard is a white collar. He wears a pale brown doublet. To the left and right of this is a grey dress coat. His pale grey breeches come down to just below his knees. He has cream silk stockings on his lower legs. On his feet at the bottom of the page he wears small black shoes. To the right of his feet are two barrels with a third barrel on top of these. Behind Guy Fawkes and the barrels are parts of two of the cellars arches.
Gunpowder Plots
by Antonia Fraser and David Cannadine and Brenda Buchanan and Mike Jay and Justin Champion and David Cressy and Pauline Croft400 years ago this November the most ambitious and extraordinary plot ever conceived in this country came close to success: the attempt by Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators to destroy in a single, annihilating blast the entire British ruling class and royal family.This book draws on the expertise of different writers to bring to life the immense implications of the Plot and the strange way they have echoed down to us over four centuries in what remains the quintessential English festival. Pauline Croft writes about the amazing plot itself and the anxious, unstable world of Jacobean Britain, Antonia Fraser imagines a world in which the plot had succeeded, Justin Champion dramatizes the national emergency that followed the plot's discovery and its savage anti-Catholicism, David Cressy traces how Bonfire Night has been celebrated since its inception as a holiday, Mike Jay focuses on the most famous and enduring rituals held each year at Lewes and Brenda Buchanan offers a wonderful history of fireworks in Britain.
Fireworks (large print)
by RnibThese pages show an image of a firework on each page. It is a multi-page image set on three pages. There is a locator dot shown on each page, which will be at the top left when the image is the correct way up. Each image is surrounded by a dashed line image border. Roman candle: The firework is at the bottom of the page. It is a red tube seen from the side standing on some grass. The Roman candle has been lit and so silvery yellow sparks and small fireballs are shooting out of the end up the page into the night sky. The top of the page is full of silvery yellow lights. Catherine wheel: In the top middle of the page is a large circle which is the wheel. In its centre is a pivot where it has been nailed to a wooden post shown in the centre bottom of the page. The wheel freely rotates around the pivot. Around the edge of the wheel are six orange fireworks. These are small tubes that have been lit so that yellow sparks are flying out of each of them. The sparks create a thrust like a small rocket which causes the wheel to rotate in an anti-clockwise direction. Rocket: There are three dotted lines coming from the bottom left to upper right of the page. They represent the rockes trail as it has shot into the night sky. The rocket has exploded sending three fireballs out into the sky. The one in the top left of the page has exploded sending out silvery white flashes and sparks. The one in the top right of the page has exploded sending out silvery blue clouds of sparks. The one in the right of the page has exploded sending out silvery pink flashes and sparks.
Fireworks (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThese pages show an image of a firework on each page. It is a multi-page image set on three pages. There is a locator dot shown on each page, which will be at the top left when the image is the correct way up. Each image is surrounded by a dashed line image border. Roman candle: The firework is at the bottom of the page. It is a red tube seen from the side standing on some grass. The Roman candle has been lit and so silvery yellow sparks and small fireballs are shooting out of the end up the page into the night sky. The top of the page is full of silvery yellow lights. Catherine wheel: In the top middle of the page is a large circle which is the wheel. In its centre is a pivot where it has been nailed to a wooden post shown in the centre bottom of the page. The wheel freely rotates around the pivot. Around the edge of the wheel are six orange fireworks. These are small tubes that have been lit so that yellow sparks are flying out of each of them. The sparks create a thrust like a small rocket which causes the wheel to rotate in an anti-clockwise direction. Rocket:There are three dotted lines coming from the bottom left to upper right of the page. They represent the rockes trail as it has shot into the night sky. The rocket has exploded sending three fireballs out into the sky. The one in the top left of the page has exploded sending out silvery white flashes and sparks. The one in the top right of the page has exploded sending out silvery blue clouds of sparks. The one in the right of the page has exploded sending out silvery pink flashes and sparks.
Guy Fawkes
by Harriet CastorExciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable. Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring these events to life. Each title gives further facts about the famous person and the times in which he or she lived, plus a comprehensive time line detailing key dates. Guy Fawkes tells the story of the soldier who plotted to blow up a king. His failure is still celebrated today on every 5th November.
The gunpowder plot (UEB Contracted)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows an image of Guy Fawkes in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. Guy Fawkes is to the left and some barrels of gunpowder to the right. Guy Fawkes is standing facing forward so all facial features and both arms and legs can be found. His head is in the top left of the page. He has long brown hair. He has a moustache and a small pointed beard. To the left and right of the beard is a white collar. He wears a pale brown doublet. To the left and right of this is a grey dress coat. His pale grey breeches come down to just below his knees. He has cream silk stockings on his lower legs. On his feet at the bottom of the page he wears small black shoes. To the right of his feet are two barrels with a third barrel on top of these. Behind Guy Fawkes and the barrels are parts of two of the cellars arches.
Gunpowder Plot
by Tony Bradman and Tom BradmanCecil, the spymaster and his assistant, Jack, fear there is a plot to kill King James I, they just don't know who is behind it! But when Lord Monteagle receives a mysterious letter, Cecil thinks he knows how to find the plotters!
The gunpowder plot (Large Print)
by Rnib BookshareThis page shows an image of Guy Fawkes in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. Guy Fawkes is to the left and some barrels of gunpowder to the right. Guy Fawkes is standing facing forward so all facial features and both arms and legs can be found. His head is in the top left of the page. He has long brown hair. He has a moustache and a small pointed beard. To the left and right of the beard is a white collar. He wears a pale brown doublet. To the left and right of this is a grey dress coat. His pale grey breeches come down to just below his knees. He has cream silk stockings on his lower legs. On his feet at the bottom of the page he wears small black shoes. To the right of his feet are two barrels with a third barrel on top of these. Behind Guy Fawkes and the barrels are parts of two of the cellars arches.
The Gunpowder Plot
by Akbar Ali and Ann TurnbullNovember 1605, LondonDark alleys linger with the shadows of unknown figures and the air is thick with whispers and plots. What is going on? And what can be done to put a stop to it all?Two girls stumble across a terrifying plot to destroy the house of Lords, taking countless lives along the way. Can they find out who is behind this terrible plan? And will there be enough time to try and put a stop to it?
The Gunpowder Plot
by Gillian ClementsOn 5th November 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the House of Lords in London with gunpowder. They wanted to kill King James I. Find out all about the Gunpowder Plot with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history and are suitable for the primary history curriculum. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.
The Gunpowder Plot
by Ann Turnbull and Akbar AliNovember 1605, LondonDark alleys linger with the shadows of unknown figures and the air is thick with whispers and plots. What is going on? And what can be done to put a stop to it all?Two girls stumble across a terrifying plot to destroy the house of Lords, taking countless lives along the way. Can they find out who is behind this terrible plan? And will there be enough time to try and put a stop to it?
The Gunpowder Plot
by Gillian ClementsThe great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and illustration (including some speech bubbles, labelled maps etc). In this way she makes history child-friendly and accessible but still manages to incorporate, wherever possible, primary source material (such as eyewitness accounts and documentary evidence). THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON retells the events leading up to the fire of 1666 and its consequences. THE GUNPOWDER PLOT looks at the reasons for the plan to blow up the houses of Parliament in 1605, and the key figures involved including Guy Fawkes. Each book has been thoroughly checked by a history educationalist for accuracy, language levels and appropriate content, and a timeline and glossary are included. These simple, gently-humorous stories give readers the information they need and encourage the development of a real sense of history and how it works.
Mystery Mob and the Bonfire Night Plot (PDF)
by Roger HurnIdeal to engage reluctant boy readers aged 7-12. Lee and Rob have got hold of a lifelike guy for the Bonfire Night display. But this dummy seems to have a mind of his own! The Mystery Mob series has been written specially to appeal to boys and to develop reading enjoyment and reading stamina. Each book follows the story of a gang of six adventurous (sometimes too adventurous!) boys as they get into scrapes and unravel mysterious happenings. The unintimidating format and friendly design help motivate boys to pick up a book and continue reading through the whole series. A non-fiction section at the back features quizzes, jokes and fun facts so you can find out more about what the Mystery Mob have been up to.nbsp;
Gunpowder Plot
by Carola DunnFatal Fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night...Daisy Darlymple is delighted to accept an invitation from her old school friend. Gwen Tyndall lives at Edge Manor in the Cotswolds and Daisy's visit will coincide with their annual fireworks display on 5th November. But this year, amid the festivities, Gwen's father and another man are found dead. It would appear that Sir Harold turned the gun on himself after shooting his guest.But could this apparent suicide be murder? After all, Sir Harold was notoriously bad tempered and there was no love lost between him and his children. And when Daisy and her husband uncover an explosive family secret , it soon becomes clear that a trigger-happy killer will go to any length to keep it hidden...Praise for the Daisy Dalrymple series:'Cunning... appropriate historical detail and witty dialogue are the finishing touches on this engaging 1920s period piece.' - Publishers Weekly'As always, Dunn evokes the life and times of 1920s England while providing a plot that is a cut above the average British cosy. This will delight readers who love country-house mysteries.' - Booklist'For fans of Dorothy L. Sayers' novels' - Library Journal
Big Ben - Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), London (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster. The rest of the palace,known as the Houses of Parliament, has not been shown. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page is the pointed spire, below this are some windows, another section of roof, and the face of the clock. The hands of the clock are shown in the nine o'clock position. Below the clock is the main section of the tower with Gothic arch shaped niches set into it.
Spy Dog
by Andrew CopeThe FINAL adventure for Lara the Spy Dog!Mr Big is on the loose. He's planning a final crime that will make him the most famous criminal alive: blowing up every prison in the country!Lara and her spy team have their noses to the ground and know something evil is coming. Lara follows the clues to London and Big Ben's clock tower, where the explosives are set.With help from the spy pups and spy cat, can she stop Mr Big once and for all...before the clock strikes midnight?
Famous People, Great Events: The Gunpowder Plot
by Gillian ClementsOn 5th November 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the House of Lords in London with gunpowder. They wanted to kill King James I. Find out all about the Gunpowder Plot with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history and are suitable for the primary history curriculum. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.
Big Ben - Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), London (large print)
by RnibThis is an image of the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster. The rest of the palace,known as the Houses of Parliament, has not been shown. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page is the pointed spire, below this are some windows, another section of roof, and the face of the clock. The hands of the clock are shown in the nine o'clock position. Below the clock is the main section of the tower with Gothic arch shaped niches set into it.
Big Ben - Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament), London (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis is an image of the Clock Tower at the Palace of Westminster. The rest of the palace,known as the Houses of Parliament, has not been shown. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top of the page is the pointed spire, below this are some windows, another section of roof, and the face of the clock. The hands of the clock are shown in the nine o'clock position. Below the clock is the main section of the tower with Gothic arch shaped niches set into it.