Educational: History
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Golden Horsemen of Baghdad
Book SynopsisWritten by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure.Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released on the orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid himself. In return Jabir must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the emperor Charlemagne. But someone is determined to stop Jabir from completing the work and he will stop at nothing, not even arson, to achieve his aim. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison?Ideal for readers aged 8+, this exciting and readable adventure story is packed with great charaTrade ReviewSet in Baghdad in the Islamic Golden Age circa AD 900, the book gives a good background to the National Curriculum studies. This exciting and atmospheric adventure is the story of Jabir, who hopes to save his family from being made homeless by finding work himself in Baghdad. * Parents in Touch *... it's a great introduction to the Islamic Golden Age, to the sights and scents of Baghdad's streets and workshops, and the perils of the desert which surround it, but, with vivid story-telling and characters that children can relate to, it's easy to forget that this is part of a history lesson. * Our Book Reviews Online *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mohinders War
Book SynopsisA thrilling World War II adventure set in occupied France, featuring an Indian RAF pilot. Great for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne, and those who want diverse historical fiction. Thirteen-year-old Joelle Breton stumbles across Indian-born RAF pilot Mohinder Singh when his plane crashes in occupied France and it''s up to her and her parents to hide him from the Nazis. After all, her parents are brave members of the French Resistance and will do everything they can to help get Mohinder back to Britain. But when they are betrayed and tragedy strikes, Joelle and Mohinder will have to act fast if they are ever to evade the enemy. Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.Book Band: Dark RedIdeal for ages 10+Trade ReviewShort, and driven by compelling characters, engaging dialogue and an onward-marching pace, this is perfect for reluctant readers who may struggle to keep focus. It’s also excellent for prompting discussions around WWII and broader ethical issues. -- LoveReading4Kids * Book of the month *Rai’s style is spare and immediate, immersing the child reader instantly in the peril and the grief of a wartime struggle for survival with enemies on every side, and the charismatic Mo is an enormously warm and personable hero. -- Imogen Russell Williams * TLS *Bali Rai’s writing is a perfect balance between simplicity and truth for children to grasp the realities of these events during WWII. -- Blogger * www.scarlettreadsbooks.com *I really enjoyed Mohinder’s War [...] there’s plenty of drama and action and it makes for an exciting and tense read. -- Get Kids into Books * getkidsintobooks.com *Fans of stories based during World War II such as Friend or Foe will love this gem. [...] It is pretty much perfect for a class read. -- The Great British Bookworm * thegreatbritishbookworm.wordpress.com *A fantastic insight into life under German occupation which shines an important light on the role of Indian soldiers fighting for the British. -- Chrikaru Reads * chrikarublog.wordpress.com *This is what’s important. You learn, if you didn’t already know, that Indians fought for Britain in the war, flying from England. [...] I could do with more stories like this one. -- Bookwitch * Bookwitch.wordpress.com *A WWII story told from a different perspective; a tale of bravery and perseverance, of sacrifice and humanity, of honesty and faith. [...] A gem of a book that needs to be read! -- Anna's Adventures in Book Land * annasadventuresinbookland.blogspot.com *A thrilling World War II adventure set in occupied France, featuring an Indian RAF pilot. Great for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne, and those who want diverse historical fiction. -- Donna's Book Blog * donnasbookblog.wordpress.com *I found Mohinder's War to be a really powerful and brilliant book and it does a wonderful job of demonstrating just who was fighting under the British flag and what that meant. -- Let Them Be Small * www.letthembesmall.com *Mohinder's War gives an understanding of the harshness of war [...] There are moment of great sadness as well as great joy. Joelle and Mohinder defy all odds to try to get to safety in Britain - such an exciting near ending! This is a quick read which will not only appeal to those 9+ year-olds who are interested in WWII history, but also Michael Morpurgo fans. -- ReadingZoneBloomsbury Education’s Flashbacks series promises strong characters and thrilling plots that bring the past alive. Confident readers in UKS2 – perhaps those who have already devoured Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne – will be gripped by Mohinder’s War. * Teach Primary *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The National Archives History Toolkit for Primary
Book SynopsisThe ultimate companion to teaching history in primary schools.With instant access to genuine historical sources that can be downloaded from a companion website, accompanied by exciting lesson plans, activities and photocopiable worksheets for both Key Stages 1 and 2, The National Archives History Toolkit for Primary Schools is the essential manual for teaching history in the primary classroom.Teaching history using original sources is crucial to developing pupils'' critical thinking skills and understanding of what history is all about. Each lesson in this go-to guide is based on an original historical source from The National Archives that has never seen the light of day in standard school history textbooks. This enables a unique enquiry-based approach to teaching history that will fascinate and inspire pupils and develop their historical knowledge. The historical sources can be previewed in the book and downloaded from a companion website, allowing them to be flexible tTrade ReviewA superbly conceived history resource for teachers ... this book should prove to be an invaluable asset to any primary teacher. And for history addicts like me, it’s simply a fascinating resource to browse through. -- Mike Davies * Teach Primary *This toolkit is a superb resource for any primary teacher wanting to use genuine sources from The National Archives. The lesson plans are filled with facts, questions and creative activities, and are all based around one central enquiry question for each topic. This is an indispensable book that will provide lots of active discussion in the classroom. A must-have for your foundation subjects bookshelf! -- Stephen Lockyer * Primary Teacher, @mrlockyer *This book is a must-have resource for primary teachers. The inspiring and informative lessons plans, using historical sources from The National Archives, are an invaluable support to every teacher's pedagogy and subject knowledge. -- Jenna Lucas * Primary Assistant Headteacher, @JennaLucas81 *A great range of resources that is bound to intrigue and interest the whole class. Easy to navigate with ready-made lessons suited to use in any classroom setting. -- Laura Ridgewell * Middle School Leader and Curriculum Leader for English *The History Toolkit is an excellent, low-cost innovative resource that will add significant value to a school’s existing history curriculum. The historical images are excellent and will save teachers searching fruitlessly using online search engines. This resource offers exceptional value for money. -- Judged by the Teacher Development Trust * 3* Winner at the Teach Primary Awards *
£31.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Great Revolt
Book SynopsisThrilling historical adventure set during the English peasants'' revolt of 1381, by Paul Dowswell, the author of Ausländer, and Wolf Children. It''s 1381 and the king, Richard II, has imposed a new tax on the people. In the village of Aylesford, Tilda and her ploughman father were already struggling to make ends meet. As serfs they have no rights to move freely or earn wages for their work. Tilda is desperate for a better life than the village can offer, so when the villagers begin to rebel she is swept up in the excitement. Tilda and her father travel to London with the others to petition the king, but the peaceful rebellion they hoped for soon ignites into violence, mayhem and treachery. Tilda''s fight for a better life is only just beginning...This page-turning adventure sheds new light on a period of history which is covered in the KS3 curriculum, and will have readers gripped from start to finish.Trade ReviewIf you are into history, into sweeping tales and wonderfully interesting books this is one for you. It has a lot of interesting points I don’t see often executed this well in a book. -- Moonkestrel * www.moonkestrel.com *Well paced and plotted, this is a great historical text. [...] There is excellent vocabulary and language used with lots of historical language that could be studied in a history or English lesson. -- ReadingZoneHe is a brilliant historical novelist. Dowswell shows us a side of Nazi Germany rarely seen ... a heart-stopping read * Sunday Telegraph, praise for AUSLÄNDER *A superlative, at times almost agonisingly compelling, piece of historical fiction ... The climactic escape to freedom is pure muck-sweat tension * Financial Times, praise for AUSLÄNDER *The author has real flair for making thoroughly researched historical fiction accessible, relevant and utterly gripping. Alongside being a perfectly plotted page-turner, Wolf Children will surely also provoke much debate and discussion * Lovereading4kids, praise for WOLF CHILDREN *One of the possible areas for study in the KS3 curriculum, the novel is well researched and follows the events of the revolt carefully, making them both compelling and accessible [...] Paul Dowswell is well known for his excellent historical novels and The Great Revolt is no exception. Well worth a read! * North Somerset Teacher's Book Award *This fabulous Dyslexia friendly mini-series is the perfect accompaniment to any topic on mythology. The perfect way to extend children’s knowledge around topics they are learning in class in an easy to access grown-up looking format. I love that the text is broken up by pictures and is spaced well, meaning they are more accessible to those who struggle with larger chunks of text whilst still looking to all intents and purposes like the friends they are helping. The fact these books are printed on yellow paper further increases their accessibility. -- Starlight and Stories * starlightandstories.com *
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Great Fire of London
Book SynopsisWhat was so great about the Fire of London? Discover how the fire started in a baker shop, and what caused it to spread so quickly. Find out how people escaped and how London recovered afterwards.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Remembrance Day and the Poppy
Book SynopsisFind out why we wear poppies on Remembrance Day. Who are we remembering and why? This book brings the story of the poppy to life, showing how it was first used as a symbol of remembrance and how soldiers are remembered all over the world.
£7.59
Raintree The Stone Age Tablet Newspapers from History
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£9.74
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Stone Age Tablet
Book SynopsisThe Stone Age Tablet is celebrating its anniversary in this special edition -- 500,000 years old today! Bursting with prehistoric news and features from previous editions spanning the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age. Written and designed in a newspaper style, the Stone Age Tablet covers the KS2 History Curriculum in a fun and inventive way.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd The First Olympics of Ancient Greece
Book SynopsisIn ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics.Trade ReviewThese attractive additions to Capstone’s ongoing “First Facts” books offer introductory facts about life in ancient Greece. * School Library Journal *
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Stone Circles
Book SynopsisStone Circles are monuments made up of large stones arranged so that they are standing in a circle. It is believed that there are over 1,300 stone circles in the United Kingdom. They are a fascinating reminder of our ancient ancestors. But who built these stone circles and why are they there? How did ancient people build these circles using such giant stone blocks? This book provides all the information you need to know about stone circles in a clear and simple way, and highlights the most famous stone circles in the United Kingdom, such as Stonehenge, the Ring of Brodgar, Calanais and Avebury.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Prehistoric Sites
Book SynopsisWhich prehistoric places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how our ancient prehistoric ancestors lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how prehistoric peoples built their houses and communities as well as why they are significant.
£9.74
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Vikings
Book SynopsisWhen one thinks about the Vikings, usually images of savage fighters arriving in longships to raid villages come to mind. But the Vikings weren''t just violent invaders trying to steal treasure. These Norse warriors were also master sailors and explorers looking for new lands to farm and colonise. Dynamic illustrations and entertaining tales of famous Viking warriors teach readers about the lives and goals of these fierce Scandinavian raiders.
£10.78
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Ancient Maya
Book SynopsisWho were the Ancient Maya and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Horrible Haircare
Book SynopsisFind out how society and culture has influenced hairstyles throughout history. Did you know that Louis XIV employed 48 wigmakers? From wigs to beehives and the Beatles to sideburns, this book uses fascinating facts and stories to help children understand the historical, scientific and social aspects of weird and wonderful haircare.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisUncover some of the most chilling practices in ancient Egypt. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the ancient Egyptians!
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Roman Empire
Book SynopsisUncover some of the most chilling practices of the ancient Romans! This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the ancient Romans!
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Lets Look at Colombia
Book SynopsisWelcome to Colombia! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country''s land, people and traditions.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Why Should I Care About the Ancient Egyptians
Book SynopsisThe Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies, but how have these ancient times impacted your life today? From hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving into eye liner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.
£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Lifttheflap Questions and Answers about Long Ago
Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewThis is an essential book for the inquisitive young mind. [...] Perfect for primary children, this book is a welcome addition to the growing trend for high quality, informative, but fun, information books for children. * June Hughes, The School Librarian *
£10.44
Capstone Press Into the West Causes and Effects of US Westward
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£8.54
Capstone Press The Oregon Trail An Interactive History Adventure
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£8.99
Amazon Publishing Gandhi
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£15.29
Reycraft Books Spotted Tail
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£18.00
Capstone Press Here I am Na
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£9.94
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Miss Mary Reporting
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£16.14
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books The Wildest Race Ever
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£16.14
Atheneum Books Three More Words
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£11.69
Simon & Schuster The Untold History of the United States Volume 2
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£16.99
Simon & Schuster The Untold History of the United States Volume 2
Book SynopsisTrade Review“[Volume 2] will leave readers with considerably more nuanced views of this country’s past…and present...Scary, sobering stuff.” * Kirkus Reviews *"Detailed, ambitious, and opinionated, this engaging narrative lays out a view of U.S. history often overlooked in standard texts and deserves a place on most library shelves." * School Library Journal *
£11.69
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Breakaway Beyond the Goal
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£11.69
Simon Spotlight Living in Mexico
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£14.39
Aladdin Paperbacks Hillary Clinton American Woman of the World
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£15.29
Margaret K. McElderry Books The Heart of Everything That Is
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£8.54
Simon Spotlight Women Who Launched the Computer Age
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£14.44
Simon & Schuster LIVINGIN SOUTH AFRICA
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£5.79
Little Simon This Little Explorer A Pioneer Primer
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books All That Trash
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£16.99
Simon & Schuster The Wonders of America Collectors Set Boxed Set
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£16.99
Aladdin Paperbacks Bonnie and Clyde
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£15.19
Simon & Schuster Living in . . . Egypt
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£5.81
Simon Spotlight Secret Agents Sharks Ghost Armies
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£5.87
Simon Spotlight Secret Agents Sharks Ghost Armies
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£14.44
Simon Spotlight The Founding Fathers Were Spies
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£5.87
Simon Spotlight The Founding Fathers Were Spies
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£14.44
Capstone Press You Choose History Story of Juneteenth an
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£9.49
Capstone Press You Choose Spies Spies of the American Revolution
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£9.99
Capstone Press You Choose Spies Spies of the Civil War an
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£9.99
Capstone Press Tragedy in Dallas The Story of the Assassination
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£8.83
