Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids United States Atlas 7th
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£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials Tituba
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Readers who enjoy comic book art will find this graphic novel appealing...An exploration of the culture, religion, and political landscape of the early American colonies and how all those elements collided and caused a deadly reaction...A good overview of the Salem witch trials."—School Library Journal
£12.59
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Focus on South Africa
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£11.99
Bellwether Media Mercedes-Amg GT
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£999.99
Cornerstone Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet,
Book SynopsisWe use water, electricity, and the internet every day--but how do they actually work? And what’s the plan to keep them running for years to come? This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were developed to how they are implemented in our world today and how they will be used in the future.What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented?For every utility we use each day, there’s a hidden history--a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past--and reveals how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way people use it today.Full of art, maps, and diagrams, Hidden Systems is a thoughtful, humorous exploration of the history of science and what needs to be done now to change the future.Trade Review"Hidden Systems is the book I’ll use to teach my kids how the internet works....incredibly readable." —The Verge★ “The true power of comics is on display here, with complex, difficult-to-comprehend structures presented both through a variety of metaphors and by placing those metaphors in context with simplified renditions of their real physical appearance.” —Booklist, starred review“Performs a valuable service.”— Kirkus Reviews “A necessary introductory approach to everyday systems that briefly interrogates the bias and inequalities imbedded within them.” —Publishers Weekly
£15.19
Abrams Hidden Hope
Book SynopsisA Sydney Taylor Honor Book Written by Emmy Award–winning journalist Elisa Boxer and movingly illustrated by the acclaimed Amy June Bates, Hidden Hope is the award-winning, remarkable true story of how a toy duck smuggled forged identity papers for Jewish refugees during World War II. During World War II, a social worker named Jacqueline bicycled through the streets of Paris, passing Nazi soldiers and carrying a toy duck to share with the children she visited. What the Nazis didn’t know, however, was that Jacqueline wasn’t a social worker at all, but a Jewish member of the French Resistance. Families across Europe went into hiding as the Nazis rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced people to wear the star on their clothing and carry papers identifying them as Jewish, so that it was clear who to arrest. But many brave souls dared to helTrade Review***STARRED REVIEW*** “With extensive back matter supporting both the author's and the illustrator’s work, this is a harrowing account of one girl’s bravery and a compelling assurance for youth that everyone has a potential hero within.” * Booklist ****STARRED REVIEW*** “An important true account to add to all collections. Gauthier’s inspiring story will spur on anyone who doubts just how much difference one young person can truly make.” * School Library Journal *"Bates’s atmospheric watercolor and gouache paintings emphasizing black and muted red tones propel the scenes with varied, inventive compositions.” * The Horn Book Review *
£18.35
Figures In Motion Famous Figures of the Early Modern Era
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£15.19
HarperCollins Focus The Ultimate Dinosaur Field Guide: The
Book SynopsisTravel back in time and walk alongside your favorite prehistoric creatures with The Ultimate Dinosaur Field Guide--created as if a paleontologist painted these illustrations and made these notes during a journey through the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Cenozoic periods.Encounter dinos of all shapes and sizes and note observations on each species' appearance, size, diet, and more. Detailed watercolor illustrations will captivate young readers. This spectacular visual guide gets you up close and personal with the coolest prehistoric creatures to walk the Earth, including the T-rex, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Dimetrodon, Moschops, Archosaurus, Giganotosaurus, Smilosuchus, Allosaurus, Pterodactylus, and Velociraptor. Explore prehistoric landscapes with these incredible herbivores, ferocious carnivores, and other fascinating animals in The Ultimate Dinosaur Field Guide!
£999.99
Roaring Brook Press Bomb Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisA riveting graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning nonfiction book, Bombthe fascinating and frightening true story of the creation behind the most destructive force that birthed the arms race and the Cold War.In December of 1938, a chemist in a German laboratory made a shocking discovery: When placed next to radioactive material, a Uranium atom split in two. That simple discovery launched a scientific race that spanned three continents. In Great Britain and the United States, Soviet spies worked their way into the scientific community; in Norway, a commando force slipped behind enemy lines to attack German heavy-water manufacturing; and deep in the desert, one brilliant group of scientists, led by father of the atomic bomb J. Robert Oppenheimer, was hidden away at a remote site at Los Alamos. This is the story of the plotting, the risk-taking, the deceit, and genius that created the world''s most formidable weapon. This is the story
£14.24
Quarto Publishing PLC Little People BIG DREAMS Sticker Activity Book
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc What Is the Civil Rights Movement?
Book SynopsisEven though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn’t go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change. Author Sherri L. Smith brings to life momentous events through the words and stories of people who were on the frontlines of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. This book also features the fun black-and-white illustrations and engaging 16-page photo insert that readers have come love about the What Was? series!
£6.23
Rockridge Press 20th Century World History for Kids: The Major
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£12.99
Rockridge Press The History of the Titanic: A History Book for
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£9.30
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd 100 Facts Knights & Castles
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£5.60
Peace Hill Press Story of the World, Vol. 4 Activity Book, Revised
Book SynopsisDesigned for parents and elementary/middle grade students (grades 4-8) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 4: The Modern Age Revised Edition is widely used in charter and private schools, as well as co-ops around the world. It builds historical literacy, improves reading and comprehension skills in both fiction and nonfiction, and increases vocabulary--all in an enjoyable and entertaining story-like format. The Volume 4 Revised Edition Activity Book offers a whole variety of hands-on projects to complement each chapter in the paperback text--map activities, coloring pages, games, cooking experiments, crafts, board games, science experiments, puzzles, and more! Extensive booklists, both fiction and nonfiction, accompany each set of projects and give students the opportunity to read more about the fascinating people and events in each of the 42 chapters. This revised edition includes 45 brand-new coloring pages, updated & expanded literature lists and beautiful new gameboards and diagrams.
£30.39
Nomad Press Ancient Civilizations - Aztecs, Maya, Incas!
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£14.20
Hachette Children's Books The Egyptians The Gruesome Truth About
Book SynopsisGruesome Truth About looks at all the gruesome, gory and grisly bits of history that no one ever tells you about.
£6.74
Alfred A. Knopf The Landing of the Pilgrims Landmark Books
Book SynopsisLearn how and why the Pilgrims left England to come to America! In England in the early 1600s, everyone was forced to join the Church of England. Young William Bradford and his friends believed they had every right to belong to whichever church they wanted. In the name of religious freedom, they fled to Holland, then sailed to America to start a new life. But the winter was harsh, and before a year passed, half the settlers had died. Yet, through hard work and strong faith, a tough group of Pilgrims did survive. Their belief in freedom of religion became an American ideal that still lives on today. James Daugherty draws on the Pilgrims' own journals to give a fresh and moving account of their life and traditions, their quest for religious freedom, and the founding of one of our nation's most beloved holidays; Thanksgiving.
£999.99
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) I Could Do That
Book SynopsisFull of humor and spunk just like Esther!I could do that, says six-year-old Esther as she watches her mother making tea. Start her own business at the age of nineteen? Why, she could do that, too. But one thing Esther and other women could NOT do was vote. Only men could do that.With lively text and humorous illustrations as full of spirit as Esther herself, this striking picture book biography shows how one girl''s gumption propels her through a life filled with challenges until, in 1869, she wins the vote for women in Wyoming Territory the first time ever in the United States!I Could Do That! is a 2006 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Poisoned Water: How the Citizens of Flint,
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers How to be a Viking
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelIf you want to be a Viking, this book tells you everything that you need to know from how to milk a cow, to how to choose a sword! This information book is carefully organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type An information book.The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information.The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children''s information retrieval skills further.Curriculum links History: A Viking case study.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers The Terror Birds
Book SynopsisOn their way to a camping trip, Jack and Sam stumble on an old cave, and find themselves travelling through time to help Jason and the Argonauts and King Phineus to escape from the food-stealing harpies. This exciting graphic novel was written by Linda Chapman and illustrated by Dylan Coburn.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A graphic novelCurriculum links: HistoryThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.53
British Library Publishing Great Voyages
Book SynopsisFrom Marco Polo and Magellan to Shackleton and Armstrong, Great Voyages takes the reader on fifteen of the most exhilarating and heroic journeys ever made.
£13.49
Hachette Children's Group Hopscotch Histories Hoorah for Mary Seacole
Book SynopsisMary is a brave nurse. When a war starts in the Crimea she sails across the sea to help, and even enters the battlefield!Hopscotch Histories are brand new stories in historical settings, told in under 400 words, perfect for children who are building up their reading confidence
£8.59
Hachette Children's Group History in Infographics The Maya
Book SynopsisHistory in Infographics helps children to visualise facts and statistics using a clever and appealing mix of graphics and numbers. The colourful, high-impact design will appeal to a wide range of children, from visual learners to struggling readers, capturing and then holding their attention. Infographics are a really exciting, different way to learn about core historical topics, and are ideal for fact-hungry children, revision work, and to improve the quality of presentations. History in Infographics: The Mayans allows children to explore the Mayan civilisation like never before, finding out how people lived, what they ate, what they wore, how they were ruled, the games they played and how the civilisation died out. Children can discover that the Maya were the first people to make hot chocolate, and how they did it, that they went to war to capture prisoners they then sacrificed to their gods, and all about other South American civilisations, including the AzTrade ReviewThis book encourages children to explore the Mayan civilisation in a new way, making the book an excellent addition to the school or class library, with its different perspective ... the bright presentation and eye-catching layout will really engage readers. * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: Who were the Mayans? 2: Mayan cities? 3: Mayan buildings 4: Mayan beliefs 5: Counting and writing 6: Mayan society 7: Mayan warfare 8: Food and farming 9: Health and sport 10: Peoples of the Americas 11: The Aztecs 12: The Incas 13: Mayan legacy
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group The History Detective Investigates Mayan
Book SynopsisHistory Detective Investigates helps you to discover all about history from the Stone Age to the World Wars. See how people lived in different times and the characteristics that shaped each period in history.Trade ReviewTwelve colourful spreads take readers through the many fascinating facets of Mayan life, from ritual bloodletting to stargazing. Added impetus is given by the cartoon figure Sherlock Bones, a canine detective whose paw prints appear throughout the book, prompting kids to solve various mysteries ("Why did parents press their babies' heads between boards?") There are also some suggestions for Mayan-themed projects, including writing Mayan rulers' names in hieroglyphics. This slim, lightweight book is perfect for sliding into a child's backpack for plane or train journeys. And if you are going elsewhere, there are lots more in this History Detective Investigates series, with other new titles out soon, including the Indus Valley and Early Islamic Civilisation. -- Rhonda Carrier * The National Geographic Traveller magazine *
£8.99
National Geographic Kids Everything Vikings
Book SynopsisHats with horns, flying dragons...you may think you know everything there is to know about Vikings, but think again! With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, and full of fun facts and surprises, readers won''t stop until they''ve learned everything about Vikings.
£999.99
Hachette Children's Group Great Civilisations The Maya
Book SynopsisMayans looks at one of the most fascinating and advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as imposing as a sacrificial pyramid or objects as beautiful and complex as the Mayan calendar, readers aged 9 and up gain a picture of who was whom in ancient central America and how the civilisation in which they lived really worked.Perfect for Key Stage 2, each book in Great Civilisations approaches its subject through a scene-setting spread Who/where were the... then introduces the achievements of the chosen civilisation through 12 structures or objects, each of which illustrates a key aspect or theme. Writing, architecture, industry, warfare, transport and learning are all covered in the same simple, colourful and engaging way. Fact boxes and panels present incidental information and point the reader to the importance of parallel developments in other parts of the world.Table of Contents 1: Who Were the Maya? 1: Fantastic Cities - Architecture 1: New Water Ways 1: A Mayan Time Machine - Timekeeping 1: Society Snapshot - People 1: Chocolate Goddess - Food and Health 1: Band of Celebration - Arts and Music 1: Stargazer's Observatory - Astronomy 1: Oldest Book - Writing 1: Unique Beauty - Fashion 1: Visions of Heaven - Religion 1: Game of Throws - Sport 1: Temple of Warriors - Warfare 1: Glossary and websites
£999.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd 24 Hours in the Stone Age
Book SynopsisLan Cook (Author) Lan joined Usborne after working as a bookseller. She absolutely loves learning about anything and everything. She has lived in China, attempted to create the perfect aquarium biotope, studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge University, and can hit an archery target from 100 feet away. Lan has always loved collecting knowledge and as many weird facts as possible, so working for Usborne really is a dream job!Laurent Kling (Illustrator) Laurent Kling started his career as an illustrator in the 2000s. He works mainly for young people, where he is called upon to make historic or scientific subjects more fun, and his clients have included Bayard, Fleurus, Milan and Larousse Actes Sud. He has also had comic books published in Canada by Editions de la Pastèque.Trade ReviewTold in a light hearted, tongue-in-cheek manner and with comic-book style illustrations, the facts and information are easy to absorb. * The Scotsman *With a helpful glossary and index at the back, and colour, adventure and discovery on every page, there could be no better introduction to life in the Stone Age. * Lancashire Evening Post *One of the best resources I have found written for this time period. It is written in an incredibly engaging way and is both entreating and informative. * Reading Zone *Table of Contents1 A new day2 Stone-Age homes3 Fishing for breakfast4 Back home5 A guide to foraged food6 Making fire7 Preparing to go hunting8 Hunting ritual9 Tracking lessons10 A guide to dangerous animals11 The hunt12 Flintknapping13 Dinnertime14 Spare time15 A guide to cave painting16 Making plans17 In the night18 Stone-Age treasures 19 Glossary20 Index
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group Fact Cat: History: The Second World War
Book SynopsisRead all about the Second World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.Table of Contents 1: The Second World War 1: The war starts 1: Around the world 1: Weapons 1: Bombing cities 1: At home 1: The Holocaust 1: The war ends 1: Remembering the war 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index 1: Answers
£8.99
Simon & Schuster My Name Is Bana
Book SynopsisA poignant picture book memoir from Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old Syrian girl from Aleppo whose messages to the world have turned her into a global symbol and advocate for refugee rights.“I just want to live without fear.” —Bana Alabed, Twitter, October 12, 2016 When seven-year-old Bana Alabed took to Twitter to describe the horrors she and her family were experiencing in war-torn Syria, her heartrending messages touched the world and gave a voice to millions of innocent children. Written in Bana’s own words, this picture book offers a uniquely intimate child’s perspective on one of the biggest humanitarian crises in history. Bana has lost her best friend, her school, her home, and her homeland. But she has not lost her hope—for herself and for other children around the world who are victims and refugees of war and deserve better lives.
£11.69
Baby Professor The Big Roles Slaves Played in the Ancient
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£999.99
Baby Professor The Kingdoms of Central Africa - History of the
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£999.99
Baby Professor The Salem Witch Trials - History 5th Grade
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£999.99
Baby Professor Scientists and Scholars of the Early Islamic
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£13.29
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd Our Oceans
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£7.59
Moonlight Publishing Ltd Pirates
Book SynopsisWho were the pirates of the Caribbean Sea ? How did they live? When did they first appear and why ? What is booty? Why did pirates bury it? Share in the pirates’ dangerous adventures and get to know the most notorious of their leaders, including some fearless female buccaneers. Watch as they attack and take possession of a Spanish treasure galleon. Find out all about the pirates of the Caribbean Sea, how they lived and when and why they first appeared. Watch as they attack and take possession of a Spanish treasure galleon and force their prisoners to walk the plank. See them celebrate after the battle and discover why they buried some of their booty. Share in the pirates’ dangerous adventures and get to know the most notorious of their leaders, including some fearless female buccaneers.
£999.99
NMSE - Publishing Ltd Mary Queen of Scots
Book SynopsisFrom her early life of luxury at the French court to her dramatic rule of her Scottish homeland; from a life of gaiety and popularity to years of banishment and execution - this book tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, one of Scotland's most famous historical figuresTable of ContentsMary's family tree The birth of Mary The coronation of Queen Mary Leaving Scotland for France mary's life in France Mary and her 'Four Maries' Queen Mary and Knox Mary's travels Lord Darnley The murder of Riccio the birth of Prince James Kirk o' Field The Earl of Bothwell Lochleven Castle The Battle of Langside England's royal prisoner Mary's trial and execution Mary's embroidery/Word search Answers/Places of interest/Related website Facts and activities section
£999.99
Llyfrau Broga Books Welsh Wonders: Colourful Life of Gwen John, The
Book SynopsisThis is the story of a determined young girl who loved to paint the world around her, and despite great obstacles, managed to achieve her dream of becoming a famous artist - Gwen John is now accepted as one of Wales'' finest artists.
£999.99
Die Gestalten Verlag Explore the World
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Albatros nakladatelstvi as Ancient Greece for Kids
Book SynopsisSelected for The Children’s Book Council’s March 2023 “Hot Off the Press” Reading ListIn Ancient Greece for Kids, readers will discover everything there is to know about Ancient Greece told in a novelty format. Thousands of years ago, the first tribes arrived in the Balkan Peninsula, laying the foundations of Europe’s oldest civilization: Greece, which gave the world democracy, as well as endless knowledge of mathematics, architecture, military affairs, and philosophy. Modern scientists can all trace their lineage back to Greek mathematicians and philosophers, and modern Greece is littered with the remnants of beautiful temples and ancient buildings that shaped the taste and style of modern architects. Let’s travel far into the past and discover how the Ancient Greeks lived, worked, fought, and created art.Trade ReviewSelected for The Children’s Book Council’s March 2023 “Hot Off the Press” Reading List "The coolest thing about this book is that every other page is a huge fold-out map with extra info and illustrations! There are hidden treasures of knowledge all through this book! I really liked the design for this book, and the way the information is presented in small boxes so that you can get a lot of facts very quickly. It’s so interesting to learn about this era in history!" —Luminous Libro Blog "Learn about Ancient Greece with this easy-to-read book! Complete with colorful images, short paragraphs - this is perfect for kids of all ages! Dive into the world of Ancient Greece - learn about city-states, games, Alexander the Great, AND SO MUCH MORE! For those who want to learn more about Ancient Greece, need a refresher, or want to start sharing history with their young readers - this is perfect! Dive in now!" —Rebecca Hill, Blogger "ANCIENT GREECE FOR KIDS is really unique in that built into the book are six huge fold-out maps. This lets you dive deeper into the world of Ancient Greece - and it’s worth the time to peruse, even as an adult." —Picturebook Playdate, IGTable of ContentsAncient GreeceGreek treasuresAcropolisCity-statesAncient Greek gamesAlexander's Empire
£12.34
Wonder House Books Knowledge Encyclopedia
£999.99
HarperCollins India Strange Stories from History: Quirky History 2
Book SynopsisCan it get quirkier than that? See history come alive and pop right out of this book through this amazing collection of unusual stories!
£10.79
Penguin Random House India That Year at Manikoil Series Songs of Freedom
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£10.23
Penguin Random House India After Midnight
Book SynopsisIndia's post-independence growth defied expectations, becoming an Asian powerhouse on track to be the world's third-largest economy. "After Midnight" delves into India's journey through various developments, providing young readers with a comprehensive view of its diverse history and achievements.
£14.20
Oxford University Press Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland: 1 Ancient Land Prehistory - Vikings (to be Split)
These outstanding books bring to life the people, places and events of the past in these islands, from the earliest settlers to the present day. They explore the everyday lives of people of all kinds across the centuries, charting the great moments of social change and of discovery and invention. Find out how Britain and Ireland were once covered by vast sheets of ice, what life was like for Celtic people, and all about how Britain was invaded, first by the Romans and then the Vikings.
£6.39
Oxford University Press Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland Empire & Industry 1700 - 1900
These outstanding books bring to life the people, places and events of the past in these islands, from the earliest settlers to the present day. They explore the everyday lives of people of all kinds across the centuries, charting the great moments of social change and of discovery and invention. Find out about slavery in the British Isles, the war with France, and the Industrial Revolution.
£6.39
Oxford University Press Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland: 5 Century of Change 1900 - 2000 (to be Split)
These outstanding books bring to life the people, places and events of the past in these islands, from the earliest settlers to the present day. They explore the everyday lives of people of all kinds across the centuries and charting the great moments of social change and of discovery and invention. Find out what life was like for a soldier in the trenches in the First World War, how there was a communications revolution in the 20th century, and how equality for women came about.
£6.39
