Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past
British Museum Press The Lewis Chessmen and what happened to them
Book SynopsisA charming and original illustrated story for children, following the adventures of the world’s most famous chessmen read by David Attenborough
£999.99
British Museum Press The British Museum Colouring Book of Bible
Book SynopsisA selection of attractive pictures to colour, based on people and objects from the Bible lands. All the images are based on artefacts in the British Museum.
£5.51
Prentice Hall Press Zap Nikola Tesla Takes Charge
Book SynopsisThe story of Nikola Tesla, the man who helped pioneer modern electrical engineering.
£8.07
Capstone Press bessiecolemandaringstuntpilot
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£8.54
Capstone Press Inventions and Discovery Hedy Lamarr and a Secret
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£8.99
Hachette Children's Books The Aztecs At Home With
Book SynopsisAt Home With... uses a modern celebrity-magazine style to introduce readers to some of the great characters of history and the periods in which they lived.
£12.34
Hachette Children's Group The Egyptian Empire Great Empires
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£13.29
Hachette Children's Group Empires Epic
Book SynopsisEpic: Empires focuses on 12 of the biggest and most incredible empires in the history of the world, from the first Babylonian Empire, founded in 1792 BCE, to the British Empire, which ended formally in 1997. On the way, it takes in ancient Egypt, ancient Persia, the early Indian empires, Imperial China, ancient Rome, the Mongols, the Ottoman empire, the Aztecs, the Inca, the Spanish empire and the British empire. The book details the dates, location and extent of each empire, along with its most famous rulers. A timeline on every spread gives the key dates from each empire, and what happened when. Additional background information to each empire is also provided, including how each one came into being, who its enemies were, the gods its people worshipped, and how it met its downfall. Epic: Empires also looks at the technology, advances and inventions that came out of each empire, from the paper, fireworks and compasses of imperial China to the sewers, Table of Contents 1: Babylon 2: Ancient Egypt 3: Ancient Persia 4: Early Indian Empires 5: Imperial China 6: Ancient Romans 7: The Mongols 8: The Ottomans 9: The Aztecs 10: The Inca Lands 11: The Spanish Empire 12: The British Empire 13: More incredible empires
£8.99
The History Press Ltd Who Made England
Book SynopsisIt’s true: just over 1,000 years ago, English people lived in several smaller countries all over the island of Britain. A Saxon king called Alfred is famous for starting to bring these countries together – but who finished the job? Another Saxon king? A monk? Or was it... a Viking?
£15.09
Little, Brown & Company Harriet Tubman Toward Freedom
Book Synopsis This illuminating graphic novel biography about Harriet Tubman sheds new light on one of American history's bravest heroes.Harriet Tubman did something exceptionally courageous: She escaped slavery. Then she did something impossible: She went back. She underwent some thirteen missions to rescue around seventy enslaved people, using and expanding a network of abolitionists that became known as the Underground Railroad. She spent her life as an activist, speaking out for Black people and women's suffrage. This modern account of her trip to save her brothers is detailed and authentic. Illustrated with care for the historical record, it offers insight into the life and mind of Tubman, displaying her as a woman with an unshakable desire to break the chains of an unjust society. It is a perfect anti-racist narrative for our times and deepens an understanding of just what freedom means to those who must fight for it.
£11.22
Workman Publishing Oh Yikes Historys Grossest Wackiest Moments
Book SynopsisDid you know that the Hun warriors used raw meat for saddles? This work covers people, events institutions and bad ideas, alphabetically from April Fool's Day to zany Zoos. Complete with photos and illustrations, this work explains the hows and whys of the unbelievable, yet true.
£11.99
Lerner Publishing Group The Babylonians Life in Ancient Babylon Life in
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£6.99
Running Press,U.S. Lil Air Force Pilot
Book SynopsisCelebrate real-life heroes in the US Air Force with this early introduction board book series to the US military branches. The Mini Military series focuses on introducing young readers to the various branches of the US military. Lil'' Air Force Pilot highlights what it''s like to be in the US Air Force, focusing on uniforms and flight gear, and introducing toddlers to military vehicles, such as the fighter jets, helicopters, and bombers. Perfect for military families, those with veterans in their family, or for anyone looking to expose their youngest readers to parts of American society, this book and the series is sure to inspire and celebrate our brave service men and women.
£9.19
Running Press,U.S. A Childs Introduction to Asian American and
Book SynopsisThe perfect primer for kids ages 8-12, A Child's Introduction to Asian American and Pacific Islander History is packed with remarkable stories, groundbreaking events, and inspirational people, that have made a lasting impact on the history and culture of the United States. The latest entry in the award-winning Child’s Introduction series is an inspirational and essential look at the impact and influence that AAPI peoples have made to the culture of the United States. The book is packed with profiles of dozens of AAPI trailblazers from from all walks of life, including political activist Grace Lee Boggs, Vice President Kamala Harris, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and dozens of others who have made contributions to music, food, sciences, technology, and more. Kids will learn key terms like 'Asian American' and 'Pacific Islander,' how to pronounce common Asian names, and the discrimination members of the community have faced (and co
£17.09
Running Press,U.S. The Great and the Terrible
Book SynopsisA fun, quirky, and engaging fully illustrated history anthology featuring 25 amazing and terrorizing rulers for middle grade readers who love Sarah Albee and Georgia Bragg.
£14.24
Running Press,U.S. Theres No Ham in Hamburgers
Book SynopsisFrom hot dogs and hamburgers to ice cream and pizza, this fascinating book is full of fun facts and stories of the origins of some of America's most popular foods. Why is there no ham in hamburgers? How did we make ice cream before we could make ice? How did hot dogs get their name? From the origins of pizza (which got a big boost from Clarence Birdseye, of all people) to the Cornell professor who invented chicken fingers, There's No Ham in Hamburgers has all the ingredients for an entertaining and educational middle-grade read. Packed with informative sidebars, recipes, and experiments, along with fabulously funny illustrations by Peter Donnelly, this book is a reading recipe that kids will sink their teeth into!A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 2024 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Selection
£12.34
Running Press,U.S. What Does the Constitution Say
Book SynopsisIf you've never read the Constitution, let this guidebook help you! Featuring fun facts, cool illustrations, and even hilarious jokes, What Does the Constitution Say? will help you understand how our American government really works. Written more than 230 years ago, the Constitution can be hard to understand (even for adults). But it also gives you what you need to make our country the best it can be for everyone. What Does the Constitution Say? takes you on a tour of the whole Constitution while explaining what its fancy words really mean. From the Preamble to the 7 Articles to the 27 Amendments (so far), this fun-to-read guide is packed with bite-sized info, historic quotes, and graphics on important topics such as: Why the Constitution is a 'living document' How the first attempt at a constitution (the Articles of Confederation) failed What powers the president does (and doesn't) have Key figure
£14.24
Candlewick Press,U.S. Space Exploration Panorama Pops
Book SynopsisThree-dimensional, accordion-fold pocket guides, each tucked inside an attractive slipcase, reveal favorite sites and fascinating subjects.Zoom in on a dozen key moments in the history of space exploration—from Sputnik 1 (the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth) to the Curiosity rover, a car-size device sent to Mars to see if the planet has ever been able to sustain life—in this journey through the solar system and beyond.
£8.54
Crabtree Publishing Co,US nationsofthesouthwest
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Expedition to the Arctic Crabtree Chrome
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US King Tut Crabtree Chrome
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Famous People of the Middle Ages Medieval Worlds
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£11.77
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Classified Spies at Work Crabtree Chrome
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Plague and Pandemic Alert Disaster Alert
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Explore With Francisco Pizarro Travel With Great
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£11.77
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Explore With John Franklin
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£11.77
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Communication in the Ancient World Life in the
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Government in the Ancient World Life in the
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Religion in the Ancient World Life in the Ancient
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Life in Ancient Mesopotamia Peoples of the
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Life in Ancient Egypt
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£11.77
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Life in Ancient Mesoamerica Peoples of the
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Life in Ancient South America Peoples of the
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Life in Ancient Africa Peoples of the Ancient
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Lewis and Clark Opening the American West In the
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Ponce de Leon
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Hernando Cortes Spanish Invader of Mexico In the
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Understanding Chinese Myths Rapping About Myths
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£11.77
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Great Ideas of the Renaissance Renaissance World
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Religion in the Renaissance Renaissance World
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Women in the Renaissance Renaissance World
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Frederick Douglass From Slavery to Statesman
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£10.97
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada William Lloyd Garrison A Radical Voice Against
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£10.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Forensic Investigations of the Ancient Egyptians
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£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Forensic Investigations of the Ancient Greeks
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£999.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Forensic Investigations of the Ancient Aztecs
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£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Forensic Investigations of the Ancient Maya
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£9.49
