Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DKfindout Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisWhat will you learn about Ancient Egypt today? Travel back in time to learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt, decode Egyptian hieroglyphs, and see how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. See if you can survive the game of childhood, take a tour of an Egyptian home, and find out how a mummy was made. Packed with fun facts, amazing pictures, and quizzes, this book really will have children coming back for more!
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK A Ladybird Book Windrush
Book SynopsisThe arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Essex in 1948 was turned into a significant event by the British media but it is only one small part of a bigger story.Windrush looks at the movement of people after the Second World War in Britain. In an accessible and child-friendly way, the book explores the treatment of Black people, the struggles they faced and those they continue to face as well as celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation in modern Britain.You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.Other titles available in this series:The Ancient EgyptiansAnimal HabitatsBaby AnimalsBritish Kings and QueensClimate ChangeElectricityThe Human BodyInsects and MinibeastsMountainsPlanet EarthRainforestsRiversThe RomansSea CreaturesThe Solar System<
£6.99
Little, Brown & Company My Washington DC
Book SynopsisVibrant, lush paintings full of elaborate detail bring the capital city to life! A young girl and her friend explore their favorite places in Washington, DC, from the White House to the Lincoln Memorial. They peek inside the National Air and Space Museum, glimpse the Declaration of Independence at the National Archives, and bask in the beauty of the cherry blossoms surrounding the Tidal Basin.With two giant foldout pages, a free poster of the Bill of Rights, a map of the whole city, fun facts, and seek-and-find challenges, My Washington, DC is endlessly enjoyable and educational. Kathy Jakobsen''s lavish paintings invite readers to return again and again to this dazzling tribute to America''s capital!
£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Otis and Will Discover the Deep
Book SynopsisThe suspenseful, little-known true story of two determined pioneers who made the first dive into the deep ocean. On June 6, 1930, engineer Otis Barton and explorer Will Beebe dove into the ocean inside a hollow metal ball of their own invention called the Bathysphere. They knew dozens of things might go wrong. A tiny leak could shoot pressurized water straight through the men like bullets! A single spark could cause their oxygen tanks to explode! No one had ever dived lower than a few hundred feet...and come back. But Otis and Will were determined to become the first people to see what the deep ocean looks like. This suspenseful story from acclaimed author Barb Rosenstock with mesmerizing watercolors by award-winning artist Katherine Roy will put you right in the middle of the spine-tingling, record-setting journey down, down into the deep.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc The Curse of King Tuts Mummy Totally True Adventures
Book SynopsisWhen the pharoahs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharoahs'' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all—the tomb of King Tut''s mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse?
£6.23
Random House USA Inc Only Passing Through The Story of Sojourner Truth
Book SynopsisA powerful picture book biography of one of the abolitionist movement's most compelling voices.Sojourner Truth traveled the country in the latter half of the 19th century, speaking out against slavery. She told of a slave girl who was sold three times by age 13, who was beaten for not understanding her master's orders, who watched her parents die of cold and hunger when they could no longer work for their keep. Sojourner's simple yet powerful words helped people to understand the hideous truth about slavery. The story she told was her own.Only Passing Through is the inspiring story of how a woman, born a slave with no status or dignity, transformed herself into one of the most powerful voices of the abolitionist movement. Anne Rockwell combines her lifelong love of history with her well-known skill as a storyteller to create this simple, affecting portrait of an American icon.
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc The Who Was Trivia Book
Book SynopsisHistory''s most famous figures are showcased in this funny and factual trivia book, based on the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!What do you get when you mix Jeopardy-style fun facts with the subjects in the ever-popular Who Was? series? The Who Was? Trivia Book! Jam-packed with brain-busting questions about some of your favorite trailblazing figures throughout history, this addition to Who HQ library is sure to keep readers on their toes.Perfect for family fun night, trivia contests, and Who HQ super fans, this is a title for the whole family to enjoy.
£7.52
Penguin Young Readers I am Jackie Robinson
Book SynopsisWe can all be heroes is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player, Jackie Robinson (Cover may vary) Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren''t fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn''t allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
£10.80
Quarto Publishing PLC Little People BIG DREAMS American Dreams
Book SynopsisDive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury featuring 40 great American dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling series.*2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Book*Learn more about each of your favorite dreamers with new in-depth stories, facts, and figures in this beautifully crafted compendium. With an emphasis on heroes of the USA, each story is rewritten to be appropriate for an older audience. Revisit best-loved figures from the series and some new ones, too, including Prince, Maya Angelou, Dolly Parton, Martin Luther King Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jordan, Amanda Gorman, Gloria Steinem, Elvis, Neil Armstrong, and Dwayne Johnson. Discover how these incredible people shaped America into the country it is today.From inspiring artists and passionate activists to intrepid explorers and grouTable of Contents1800–1920 Harriet Tubman Harry Houdini Helen Keller Georgia O’Keeffe Amelia Earhart Josephine Baker Rosa Parks Jesse Owens Hedy Lamarr Ella Fitzgerald1920–1940 Iris Apfel Marilyn Monroe Maya Angelou Martin Luther King, Jr. Neil Armstrong Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elvis Presley Gloria Steinem Wilma Rudolph Bruce Lee1941–1959 Bob Dylan Muhammad Ali Aretha Franklin Billie Jean King Wilma Mankiller Dolly Parton Stevie Wonder Steve Jobs Mae Jemison Prince1960–2000 RuPaul Jean-Michel Basquiat Michael Jordan Michelle Obama Kamala Harris Dwayne Johnson Laverne Cox Mindy Kaling Megan Rapinoe Amanda Gorman GLOSSARY
£17.00
Schofield & Sims Ltd Roman Britain Laminated posters
Book SynopsisAimed at the Key Stage 1 and 2 levels, this chart provides facts and information about the everyday life in Britain during the Roman Times. It features topics about work and trade, religion and infrastructure. Featuring colorful pictures, it is intended for a project or lesson.
£999.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Life in Ancient Rome Peoples of the Ancient World
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US Women Rulers Hidden in History
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£11.77
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Dday Crabtree Chrome
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£10.44
Fleming H. Revell Company Women in Black History
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£10.44
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Guts for Glory
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£13.49
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co I Lay My Stitches Down
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£999.99
Albert Whitman & Company Transportation
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Holiday House Inc Kates Light Kate Walker at Robbins Reef
Book SynopsisThe heroic true story of one of the Eastern seaboard's first woman lighthouse keepers, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist. Living in the isolated Robbins Reef Lighthouse, overlooking turn-of-the-century New York Harbor, Kate Walker spent her life minding the light, keeping passing ships from running aground on the dangerous shoals. Originally the assistant to her lighthouse keeper husband John Walker, after his death Kate convinced the Lighthouse Board that she was able to manage the hard work on her own. For more than three decades, Kate lived a solitary life, often totally isolated from the mainland by rough seas and dangerous storms. Tending to the lamps and ringing the heavy warning bell, she helped ships avert disaster-- and saved many sailors from the cold, choppy waters when disaster struck. Elizabeth Spires describes the joys and hardships of a life at sea, detailing pivotal moments in Walker's life to show her indomitable spirit,
£11.99
Jewish Publication Society Anne Frank
Book SynopsisAnne Frank loved to play tennis and swim. She enjoyed being with her friends in school and couldn't resist chattering during class. But, tragically, Anne was growing up in Holland during the Second World War, when all European Jews lived in grave danger. When Dutch Jews were forced to leave their homes, Anne and her family found a hiding place.Trade Review“A first choice among the in-print biographies of Anne Frank for younger readers, and should lead its readers to read her Diary.”—School Library Journal “Skillfully written. A worthy introduction.”—BooklistTable of Contents1 Happy Birthday, Anne2 A New Home3 Hiding4 Caught5 The Diary Important DatesAuthor's NoteIndex
£12.34
Conder House Press A Child Evacuees Story
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£14.39
Cambridge University Press History for the IB Diploma Paper 3 The Cold War
Book SynopsisThis coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition covers Paper 3, HL option 2: History of the Americas, Topic 16: The Cold War and the Americas (1945-1981) of the History for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma syllabus for first assessment in 2017. Tailored to the requirements of the IB syllabus, and written by an experienced examiner and teacher it offers an authoritative and engaging guidance through the development of the Cold War and the impact it had on the Americas.
£29.69
Capstone Global Library Ltd Forgotten Kings and Kingdoms
Book SynopsisMany people are fascinated by the great kingdoms and rulers of the distant past. For some, no records survive to prove their existence. For others, the records are woven with so many fanciful details they seem like legends. Be a mystery hunter, find out more about the lore and history of familiar legends around the world, and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Amazing History of Homes
Book SynopsisThe homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life. The Amazing History of Homes contains high-interest, low-reading-level text specially written to engage and support struggling and reluctant readers.
£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Story of Ice Cream
Book SynopsisI scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! No matter what flavour you choose, ice cream is a delicious dessert. But what goes into this sweet treat? Who made it first? And how does it end up in shops, restaurants and homes around the world? Find out in this informational book, all about ice cream.
£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Story of Trainers
Book SynopsisTrainers. Running shoes. Sports shoes. No matter what you call them, trainers are a great way to show off your style. But who invented this famous footwear? How are trainers made? And how do they end up in shops and on feet around the world? Find out in this informational book all about trainers.
£13.29
Teacher Created Materials Showdown Underdogs
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc Bad Guys and Gals of the High Seas
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£11.25
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West
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£11.25
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Unforgettable News Reports
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£11.25
Hachette Children's Group A History of Britain in 12... Feats of
Book SynopsisBritain has been home to world-leading engineers, inventors, architects and designers who have changed the way Britain and the world works. In this book discover some key feats of engineering that have taken place in Britain or have been created by British innovators since prehistoric times until today. Find out have all played a part in shaping the history of Britain, and what they tell us about the different periods of our history.The book is part of ''A history of Britain in 12 ...'', a series which examines 12 items that are key to British history from the Stone Age to present day. The series helps students understand chronology and the idea of continuity and change. By focusing on different objects, it also encourages the reader to understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources and to gain knowledge of the methods of historical enquiry.Table of Contents 1: Engineering Britain 1: Neolithic/Bronze/Iron Age 6000 BCE–43 CE: Stone circles 1: Roman Britain 43 CE–410: All roads lead to Rome 1: Anglo-Saxon and Viking Settlements 410–1066: Farming fields 1: Norman rule 1066–1154: Castles rule 1: Middle Ages 1154–1485: Medieval weapons of war 1: Tudors 1486–1603: Ruling the wave 1: Stuart Britain 1603–1714: The British Agricultural Revolution 1: Georgian Britain 1714–1837: Railway locomotives 1: Victorian Britain 1837–1901: Communication networks 1: World Wars: Landships 1: Post–1945: www.com 1: 21st Century: Smarter phones 1: Further information 1: Glossary 1: Index
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Hachette Children's Group Blast Through the Past An Adventurous History of
Book SynopsisTake a chronological look at a some very adventurous pirates. Blast around the world with the raiders of the high seas and find out what life was (and still is) like for these often ruthless criminals of the waves. Discover if you would have had what it takes to be the captain of a pirate ship, sail the ''pirate round'', fight for your life or brave long voyages to hostile lands!Blast Through the Past takes a look at some of the weird jobs people in the past had to do and the skills they needed in order to explore new lands, win battles or make amazing breakthroughs in science. Get under the skin of the most famous and infamous, the cleverest and some of the the barmiest people who have shaped history.Blast Through the Past is a series aimed at children aged 8+. These books build historical skills at Key Stage 2 by encouraging children to consider cause and effect, and why certain events happened at certain times.Table of Contents 1: Adventurous pirates through history 1: Timeline 1: Mediterranean maurauders 1: Vicious Vikings 1: Paying for pirates 1: Meet the crew 1: Life at sea 1: Land ahoy! 1: Attack 1: The pirate round 1: bye-bye buccaneers 1: Junk fleets 1: Modern pirates 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz Famous People William Shakespeare
Book SynopsisFind out about Shakespeare with this fun, interactive first non-fiction bookTable of Contents 1: Who was Shakespeare? 2: Early life 3: Elizabethan England 4: London 5: Early plays 6: The Globe Theatre 7: The King's Men 8: Later life 9: Remembering Shakespeare 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index, answers and teaching notes
£9.36
Capstone Global Library Ltd Gross History Gross Facts About the Roman Empire
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£8.09
Capstone Global Library Ltd Great British Men and Women
Book SynopsisWho are the greatest British men and women ever to have graced our lands? From Florence Nighingale and J.K. Rowling to Alfred the Great and Sir David Attenborough, this book is packed full of leaders, scientists, explorers, pioneers and much more. They are sure to inspire and fascinate readers.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Why Should I Care About History Pack A of 4
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£41.97
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Ancient Aztecs
Book SynopsisWho were the Ancient Aztecs and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.
£999.99
Archway Publishing You are a Masterpiece
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc You Are There Ancient Egypt 1336 BC
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc You Are There Gettysburg July 13 1863
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc You Are There Pearl Harbor December 7 1941
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Teacher Created Materials, Inc You Are There March on Washington August 28 1963
Book SynopsisThis intriguing nonfiction book builds literacy skills while immersing students in subject area content. You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 brings this historic day to life, and highlights the critical details of the march and explores its aftermath and effects. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, detailed images, and in-depth Reader''s Guide require students to connect back to the text and promote multiple readings. The Think Link and Dig Deeper! sections develop students'' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this text features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.
£11.05
Capstone Press, Incorporated Secrets of the U.S. Civil War
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£21.49
Kids Can Press Moon Mission: The Epic 400-Year Journey to Apollo
Book SynopsisGet an inside view of the 1969 moon landing in this riveting account.
£15.29
Hachette Children's Group Explore!: Mayan Civilisation
Book SynopsisThe Maya were an advanced civilisation that built magnificent cities in the rainforests of Central America. Find out about Mayan numbers, bloodletting rituals, and why the Maya disappeared.Inside you can read about: calendars and astronomy; how to make a mosaic mask; writing and crafts; the life of a ballplayer; city-states and the elite.Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers who are looking for books to support the new curriculum. Other titles in the Explore! Series include: Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, Mayans, Early Islamic Civilization and The Indus Valley.Table of Contents 1: Who were the Maya? 2: The rise of the Maya 3: Mayan society 4: The Mayan world 5: Cities and buildings 6: A day in the life 7: Farming and food 8: Art and writing 9: Calendars and astronomy 10: Religion 11: Make a mosaic mask 12: The last Maya 13: Facts and figures 14: Timeline
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Hachette Children's Group Fact or Fake?: The Truth About History
Book SynopsisSort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake series packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling facts!This high-interest series for children aged 9-11 sorts the facts from the fakes. From the human body and dinosaurs to history and science, each statement is proved right or wrong, and accompanied by eye-popping graphics that bring each subject to life! Prepare to be surprised and amazed by these sometimes strange, but always fascinating, truths.In Fact or Fake: The Truth About History, will you separate the facts from the fakes?:Did Charles Darwin really like to eat the animals he discovered?Did the Vikings wear horned helmets?Did the Hundred Years' War last 100 years?Was Alexander the Great buried alive?Eye-catching illustration, quirky fonts and clever design treatment make this an appealing and unputdownable high interest leisure read for children aged 9+ Other titles in the series: The Truth about the Human Body The Truth about Science The Truth about History The Truth about Space The Truth about Animals The Truth about Planet Earth The Truth about Dinosaurs The Truth about Sports The Truth about Inventions The Truth about Survival Skills
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Hachette Children's Group Uncover History: Stone, Bronze and Iron Age
Book SynopsisWho were the first Britons? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded. Find out the answer to questions such as 'How did they build their settlements such as Skara Brae?', 'Why was Stonehenge built?', 'When did the Bronze Age begin?', 'What were Iron Age homes like?' and, finally, 'Who were the Celts?'Using fun, humorous illustrations, this book offers an insight into the daily life of the Early Britons. Ideally suited for readers age 8+.Read the other titles in the series: Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, the Maya, the Vikings and the Shang Dynasty.Trade ReviewAn attractive book that uses a rich combination of words and photographs. * Kate Agnew (Children's Bookshop, Muswell Hill) *
£12.34
Hachette Children's Group You Choose Ancient History
Book SynopsisWould you rather be a Stone Age hunter-gatherer? Or a Shang dynasty farmer? Behind each of these silly scenarios are some fun facts to help YOU CHOOSE an answer. Which would you rather do?Full of fascinating facts, this book will keep kids entertained for hours! They can read on their own or have fun asking each other the questions. There are no right or wrong answers but plenty of ideas to think about.Perfect for readers aged 9+, You Choose is an entertaining and humorous series that encourages children to develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills. Full of brainteasers and supported by educational information, readers can learn some bizarre and amazing facts about how people lived in ancient civilisations.Read the others titles in the series: Animals, Dinosaurs, Machines, Planet Earth, Space.
£9.99
Christian Focus Publications Ltd What Was the Underground Railroad?
Book SynopsisThe Underground Railroad was a secret system through which runaway slaves could escape to freedom. Abolitionists hid fugitives in their houses during the day and sent them to another home at night. These safehouses became known as stations, the people who helped were station masters and conductors, and the paths people took to freedom were lines. Learn the stories of some of the people who escaped slavery this way, and the people who ran the Underground Railroad. Includes a timeline of key dates.Trade ReviewYoung people need to read this captivating history that Cooley weaves together. It will enable them to see what it means to practically love their neighbours in a cruel world. -- Conrad Mbewe (Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Kabwata, Zambia; Founding Chancellor, African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia)Danika has done it again! Built on the foundation of God’s command to love our neighbors as ourselves, in her Who, What, Why series, Danika comprehensively explores the tragic history of slavery throughout time and throughout the world. It’s a sad history, but also a hopeful one, with God’s gracious promise ultimately to set captives free. -- Douglas Bond (Author of over 30 books, including ‘War in the Wasteland’ and ‘The Resistance’)Danika Cooley had hit the mark with this series. Slavery is an ugly topic, but the stories of the Christian responses to the evil allow hope to shine through. Readers will learn a lot of history, but more importantly they will learn what it means to put the Gospel into action. A series well worth reading. -- Linda Finlayson (Author of ‘God’s Timeline’ and ‘God’s Bible Timeline’)
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