Educational: History
Hodder Education Access to History for the IB Diploma: The Cold
Book SynopsisExam board: International BaccalaureateLevel: IB DiplomaSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Reinforce knowledge and develop exam skills with revision of key historical content, exam-focussed activities and guidance from experts as part of the Access to History Series.· Take control of revision with helpful revision tools and techniques, and content broken into easy-to-revise chunks.· Revise key historical content and practise exam technique in context with related exam-focussed activities. · Build exam skills with Exam Focus at the end of each chapter, containing exam questions with sample answers and examiner commentary, to show you what is required in the exam.
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Hodder Education WJEC A-level History Student Guide Unit 3: The
Book SynopsisExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Build, reinforce and revise the historical knowledge and exam skills required for WJEC AS/A-level History.Matched to the 2016 specification for Wales, this study guide contains clear content summaries and annotated sample answers to exam questions.- Concisely covers the key issues and content in the specification, breaking the Unit down into manageable chunks- Consolidates understanding with regular knowledge-check questions, plus useful tips- Builds the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in AS/A-level History- Improves students' exam technique, providing sample student answers to past paper questions, with commentary to explain the number of marks awarded- Helps students to learn the content throughout the course, study independently and revise for their exams
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Hodder Education Access to History: The Unification of Germany and
Book SynopsisExam board: Pearson Edexcel; OCRLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Put your trust in the textbook series that has given thousands of A-level History students deeper knowledge and better grades for over 30 years.Updated to meet the demands of today's A-level specifications, this new generation of Access to History titles includes accurate exam guidance based on examiners' reports, free online activity worksheets and contextual information that underpins students' understanding of the period.- Develop strong historical knowledge: In-depth analysis of each topic is both authoritative and accessible- Build historical skills and understanding: Downloadable activity worksheets can be used independently by students or edited by teachers for classwork and homework- Learn, remember and connect important events and people: An introduction to the period, summary diagrams, timelines and links to additional online resources support lessons, revision and coursework- Achieve exam success: Practical advice matched to the requirements of your A-level specification incorporates the lessons learnt from previous exams- Engage with sources, interpretations and the latest historical research: Students will evaluate a rich collection of visual and written materials, plus key debates that examine the views of different historians
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Hodder Education Access to History: Lancastrians, Yorkists and the
Book SynopsisExam board: AQA; Pearson Edexcel; OCRLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Put your trust in the textbook series that has given thousands of A-level History students deeper knowledge and better grades for over 30 years.Updated to meet the demands of today's A-level specifications, this new generation of Access to History titles includes accurate exam guidance based on examiners' reports, free online activity worksheets and contextual information that underpins students' understanding of the period.> Develop strong historical knowledge: In-depth analysis of each topic is both authoritative and accessible> Build historical skills and understanding: Downloadable activity worksheets can be used independently by students or edited by teachers for classwork and homework> Learn, remember and connect important events and people: An introduction to the period, summary diagrams, timelines and links to additional online resources support lessons, revision and coursework> Achieve exam success: Practical advice matched to the requirements of your A-level specification incorporates the lessons learnt from previous exams> Engage with sources, interpretations and the latest historical research: Students will evaluate a rich collection of visual and written materials, plus key debates that examine the views of different historians
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Hodder Education Hodder GCSE (9–1) History for Pearson Edexcel
Book SynopsisExam board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Help more students to access the content for Pearson Edexcel GCSE History with this Foundation Edition, containing bespoke text and activities to support students working up to Grade 5.Covering Medicine in Britain, c1250-present and the British sector of the Western Front, 1914-18, this book:- Follows the same structure and page numbers as the mainstream textbook for effective co-teaching in the same class- Simplifies and reduces the text on each page, focusing on the essential knowledge that students need- Uses carefully-controlled vocabulary throughout, ensuring that the reading level is appropriate for all students, including those with lower literacy levels or English as an additional language (EAL)- Develops students' knowledge, understanding and skills through accessible and achievable tasks- Provides step-by-step guidance on how to answer exam questions and target a Grade 5, building students' confidence as they revise and practise for their exams
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Hodder Education Ben Walsh History: Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1):
Book SynopsisExam board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Endorsed for Pearson Edexcel qualificationsDiscover a fresh approach to Pearson Edexcel GCSE History, developed by bestselling author Ben Walsh while working with hundreds of students and teachers across England.Unlike other textbooks, which were written before the 9-1 GCSEs had been taught, this book is rooted in real classroom experience, so it tackles the big challenges head on.You can rely on Ben Walsh History to:> Do the hard work for you. The large amount of content has been turned into a manageable and logically structured GCSE course, which teachers and students can easily follow in the time available> Use good history practice as the vehicle for exam success. This book doesn't just teach to the test; it progressively builds students' skills and conceptual understanding, turning them into accomplished historians who will approach their exams with confidence> Hook students in and make history memorable. Ben's trademark mix of rich narrative and interesting sources will engage students of all abilities and provide suitable challenge to move them up the grades> Focus on what really matters. All of the features in the book are designed to help students to consolidate their knowledge and remember the key content - from 'Focus tasks' and regular 'Retrieval practice' questions to end-of-chapter revision tasks> Give straightforward exam advice. 'What does it mean?', 'Jargon buster' and 'Myth buster' boxes explain the exam requirements and question types. 'Top tips', 'Success criteria', annotated model answers and simplified 'thumbs up' mark schemes ensure that students understand how to answer questions effectivelyThis book covers the following units:Period study> Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91> The American West, c1835-c1895Modern depth study> Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39This book is fully aligned with Issue 3 of the specification (April 2021), including the amendments to The American West period study.
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Hachette Children's Group A Question of History: What happened to the
Book SynopsisTake a look at the wackier side of history!Why did the first pyramids fall down? How did Tutankhamun die? And what really happened to the pharaoh's brain? Discover the answers to these questions and much more in A Question of History: The Ancient Egyptians!With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.Titles in the series: What happened to mummies' brains? And other questions about the Ancient EgyptiansDid the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of BeninDid the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze AgeWhy did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient GreeksWhy did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the MayaDid the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the RomansWhy did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the VikingsTable of Contents 1: Who were the Ancient Egyptians? 2: Why did Egyptians pray for floods? 3: Which Egyptian kings were actually women? 4: Why did the first pyramids fall down? 5: Why did the Egyptians worship cats? 6: What happened to the pharaoh's brain? 7: Was the Great Pyramid a giant boobytrap? 8: How did an old stone reveal secret writings? 9: Did Tutankhamun die in a traffic accident? 10: Why did the Egyptians have such terrible teeth? 11: What gave Nefertiti black eyes? 12: Why was Cleopatra rolled up in a carpet? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index
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Hachette Children's Group A Question of History: Did Vikings wear horns on
Book SynopsisDiscover the weird and wacky history of the Vikings!Why did Viking houses smell of fish (eew)? Did they really have horns on their helmets? And were the Vikings really the vainest people in Europe?With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!.The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.Titles in the series: What happened to mummies' brains? And other questions about the Ancient EgyptiansDid the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of BeninDid the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze AgeWhy did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient GreeksWhy did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the MayaDid the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the RomansWhy did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the VikingsTable of Contents 1: Who were the Vikings? 2: Were the Vikings the first eco-warriors? 3: Were the Vikings the vainest people in Europe? 4: How did crows help the Vikings find their way? 5: How did Viking explorers start fires with wee? 6: Did Viking children play chess? 7: Why did the Vikings bury their ships? 8: Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? 9: Why was the Thing such a big thing? 10: How did prehistoric trees make the Vikings rich? 11: Did the Vikings write with rulers? 12: Why did King Cnut get his feet wet? 13: Quick-fire questions 14: Timeline 15: Glossary 16: Further information 17: Index
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Encounter Books,USA A Student Workbook for Land of Hope
Book SynopsisA wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home. Workbook for Students studying the Young Readers Edition of Land of Hope. Middle SchoolGrades 6-8The FIRST Student Workbook to accompany the two-volume Young Readers Edition of Land of HopeThis Student Workbook to the Young Reader's Edition of Wilfred McClay's Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story is an invaluable supplement for students reading the Land of Hope in their courses. Prepared by Wilfred McClay in collaboration with John McBride, a master teacher with more than thirty years of secondary and collegiate teaching experience, the workbook expands on the Land of Hope, offering corresponding primary source documents and hands-on map reading exercises. It will help students develop their close reading and geography skills in order to better understand the materials presented in the Land of Hope. This Student Workbook and Teacher's Guide are complementary and designed to be used together. Both provide chapter summaries which instructors may use in teaching students to read for the main idea. The Student Workbook contains reading questions for each chapter of the Land of Hope text; the Teacher's Guide has the same questions with answers. Primary source documents, including speeches, diary entries, song lyrics, compacts, letters, essays, legal documents, and more, accompany each chapter and are broken into shorter segments to help with reading comprehension. In the Student Workbook, each primary source is followed by reading questions directed to help students understand the main ideas; the Teacher's Guide provides the answers. The Student Workbook offers fourteen map exercises; the Teacher's Guide provides the keys. Both editions offer synthetical essay questions for each chapter and for final exams, learning strategies, and study tricks.
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Encounter Books,USA Sparta's Sicilian Proxy War: The Grand Strategy
Book SynopsisThe great expedition to Sicily described in the sixth and seventh books of Thucydides’ history can be depicted in a variety of ways. By some, it has been thoughtfully treated as an example of overreaching on the part of the Athenians. By others, it has been singled out as a sterling example of patriotism, courage, and grit on the part of the Syracusans. Never until now, however, has anyone examined this conflict from a Spartan perspective – despite the fact that Lacedaemon was the war’s principal beneficiary and that her intervention with the dispatch of a single Spartiate turned the tide and decided the outcome. In Sparta’s Sicilian Proxy War, Paul Rahe first outlines the struggle’s origins and traces its progress early on, then examines the reasons for Sparta’s intervention, analyzes the consequences, and retells the story of Athens’ ignominious defeat. Rarely in human history has a political community gained so much at so little cost through the efforts of a single man.Trade ReviewPaul Rahe successfully evokes the expeditionary war against Syracuse, while uncovering the Spartan grand strategy that led to Athenian failures.—Edward N. Luttwak, Author of The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire and The Grand Strategy of the Byzantine Empire In his latest installment of Spartan history, Paul Rahe demonstrates how adroit Spartan grand strategy brought about the Athenian catastrophe on Sicily. Rahe combines mastery of classical sources, secondary work in a multiplicity of languages, wide reading in modern strategic doctrines, and a rare combination of scholarly acumen and common sense, to offer another masterful volume in one of the great projects of modern classical scholarship. —Victor Davis Hanson, Author of A War Like No Other Paul Rahe has written a superb account of Sparta’s attempt to prevent Athens from conquering Syracuse in 415-413. Drawing skillfully from Thucydides’ brilliant campaign narrative, Rahe has lucidly and cogently described what he has dubbed Sparta’s Proxy War. Once again, he expertly presents this campaign from the point of view of the Spartans. It is a great achievement, and a welcome one. —Robert B. Strassler, Editor of the Landmark Series of Ancient HistoriansThe fifth installment in Paul Rahe’s erudite study of classical Lacedaemon recounts how Sparta used proxy war and her enemy’s own hubris to inflict a mortal injury on mighty Athens. Long acclaimed for their prowess in battle, Rahe shows that the Spartans were also cunning strategists and problem-solvers fit to rank with history’s finest. An indispensable addition to the ‘school of statesmanship’ with applications for the present day. —A. Wess Mitchell, former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, and author of The Grand Strategy of the Habsburg Empire Paul Rahe offers a compelling account of Sparta’s strategy to frustrate Athens’s conquest of Sicily during the Peloponnesian War. The annihilation of the Athenian invading forces, Rahe shows, turned on Sparta’s leadership and support for its proxies. This examination of a past proxy war resonates with our own troubled times, as today’s great powers struggle for international mastery while avoiding direct clashes of arms.—John Maurer, Alfred Thayer Mahan Distinguished Professor of Sea Power and Grand Strategy, US Naval War College The winners are said to write history. Yet the Sicilian Expedition is typically described from the defeated Athenians’ viewpoint. Paul Rahe portrays its disastrous war of choice as a massively successful Spartan proxy war, when Sparta’s small investment in Sicilian proxies yielded a huge payoff against its primary adversary, Athens. The lesson: sustaining someone else’s fight has a much higher potential return on investment than joining the fight directly. Bad news for Putin. —S.C.M. Paine, William S Sims University Professor of History and Grand Strategy, US Naval War College Is there more to be learned and are there new lessons to be drawn from Sparta’s war against Athens nearly 2,500 years ago? Yes, and they are set forth with crisp clarity and in sparkling prose by Paul Rahe in Sparta’s Sicilian Proxy War, his latest analysis of classical Sparta’s successful grand strategy against Athens. His analysis has much to teach both classics specialists and newcomers to the field about ancient Greece—and our world today.—Michael Barone, author of Shaping Our Nation Paul Rahe has outdone himself again. A learned study of Sparta’s proxy war against Athens in Sicily—replete with historical analysis and wise observations on grand strategy. It should be on the bookshelves of every strategist and statesman.—Jakub Grygiel, Professor of Politics, The Catholic University of America, and former Senior Advisor in the Office of Policy Planning at the U.S. Department of StateTable of ContentsCONTENTSList of Maps xiIntroduction xiiiPrologue: Sparta’s Enduring Strategic Dilemma 3Part One: A Single Spartiate 49Chapter One: Greece’s Wild West 55Chapter Two: A Venture Ill-Advised 78Chapter Three: Philosophy, Sophistry, Impiety,Sacrilege, and Faction 110Part Two: War by Proxy 143Chapter Four: Syracusa Besieged 165Chapter Five: Dancing in the Dark 189Chapter Six: The Flashing Sword of Retribution 217Epilogue: Sparta’s Third Attic War 241Appendix: The Case for Grand Strategy 250List of Abbreviations and Short Titles 263Notes 267Author’s Note and Acknowledgements 351Index 355
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Bellwether Media The Palace of Knossos
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Bellwether Media Pompeii
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Crown House Publishing Making Every History Lesson Count: Six principles
Book SynopsisChris Runeckles' Making Every History Lesson Count: Six principles to support great history teaching offers lasting solutions to age-old problems and empowers history teachers with the confidence to bring their subject to life. Making Every History Lesson Count goes in search of answers to the crucial question that all history teachers must ask: "What can I do to help my students retain and interrogate the rich detail of the content that I deliver?" Writing in the practical, engaging style of the award-winning Making Every Lesson Count, Chris Runeckles articulates the fundamentals of great history teaching and shares simple, realistic strategies designed to deliver memorable lessons. The book is underpinned by six pedagogical principles - challenge, explanation, modelling, practice, feedback and questioning - and equips history teachers with the tools and techniques to help students better engage with the subject matter and develop more sophisticated historical analysis and arguments. In an age of educational quick fixes and ever-moving goalposts, this carefully crafted addition to the Making Every Lesson Count series expertly bridges the gap between the realms of academic research and the humble classroom. It therefore marries evidence-based practice with collective experience - and, in doing so, inspires a challenging approach to secondary school history teaching. Making Every History Lesson Count has been written for new and experienced practitioners alike, offering gimmick-free advice that will energise them to more effectively carve out those unique moments of resonance with young people. Each chapter also concludes with a series of questions that will prompt reflective thought and enable educators to relate the content to their own classroom practice. Suitable for history teachers of students aged 11-16 years.
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BookLife Publishing Ancient Mesopotamia
Book SynopsisExplore the mysterious land which lay between two rivers of the ancient world. Ancient Mesopotamia - Assyria Sumer and Babylonia - is rich in its fascinating and mysterious history. Learn about the religion language and culture of this ancient land in this engaging and in-depth title.Explore the mysterious land which lay between two rivers of the ancient world. Ancient Mesopotamia - Assyria Sumer and Babylonia - is rich in its fascinating and mysterious history. Learn about the religion language and culture of this ancient land in this engaging and in-depth title.
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BookLife Publishing In Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisDid the Romans really use bum sponges? What are the four humours? Who were the berserkers, and why did the Egyptians worship cats? Delve deep into the past and read all about the wacky, weird and wonderful things that people used to do you''ll be saying, "people did what?" in no time!
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BookLife Publishing In Ancient Rome
Book SynopsisDid the Romans really use bum sponges? What are the four humours? Who were the berserkers, and why did the Egyptians worship cats? Delve deep into the past and read all about the wacky, weird and wonderful things that people used to do you''ll be saying, "people did what?" in no time!
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Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd The Stone Age to the Bronze Age: The Lives of
Book SynopsisStep back in time to the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic periods and discover how stone age people lived in Britain and Europe. Meet stone age artists, hunter-gatherers, the first farmers and Otzi the Iceman. Explore the development of human technology and culture in Britain and Europe through the period known as the Bronze Age. This title supports the following Key Stage 2 History Learning Objectives: changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age; late Neolithic hunter-gatherers and early farmers, for example Skara Brae; Bronze Age religion, technology and travel, for example, Stonehenge.
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Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd Life in Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisStep back in time more than 4000 years to the world of the ancient Egyptians. Discover how Egyptians farmed, built homes, raised families and worked for the pharaoh, their king. Learn how to read Egyptian heiroglyphs, join a grieving family at a graveside and take part in a CSI-style examination of a looted Egyptian tomb. This title supports the following Key Stage 2 History Learning Objective: make a depth study of the achievements of an early civilization, such as ancient Egypt.
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Ruby Tuesday Books Ltd Life in Ancient Greece
Book SynopsisStep back in time 2500 years to the world of the ancient Greeks. Discover how archaeologists have uncovered and analysed ruins, pottery, coins and other artefacts to piece together the fascinating world of these ancient people. Join athletes and supporters at the Olympic Games. Take part in a political debate and vote with the citizens of Athens. And learn how Greek art, literature, architecture, philosophy and many other aspects of ancient Greek culture have shaped our lives today. This title supports the following Key Stage 2 History Learning Objective: a study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world.
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BookLife Publishing The Roman Empire
Book SynopsisDive back in time to Ancient Rome. Discover the Romans, how they lived, what they built and how their armies conquered the known world.
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BookLife Publishing War
Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.
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BookLife Publishing Disaster
Book SynopsisHistory will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.History will never seem boring again once you have read all these fascinating stories about events that happened in the past. Illustrations from the past as well as pictures of actual items involved in some of history''s most famous stories.
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BookLife Publishing Building a Roman Fort
Book SynopsisLife was different long ago, but how? Jump back in time to experience the lives of children in Roman times. Where did Rome''s many soldiers live? What exactly are forts, and what did the Romans use them for? Are you ready to find out all this and more? Let''s go!
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BookLife Publishing First Men on The Moon
Book SynopsisThroughout history, tremendous teams of people have achieved amazing feats in lots of different fields, from politics to space exploration, and physics to coding. We owe a lot to these trailblazing teams who refused to stop working hard, fighting for what they believed in and, who could forget, changing the world! Learn about the people behind the achievements, their trials and tribulations, their awards and accolades and how they worked together to make history.
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BookLife Publishing Woeful War
Book SynopsisThe past was a miserable place to be. There was a war around every corner. People were either ill or so ill that they were dying. Disaster was never far away and crime was happening all over the place.Be brave. Take a journey through hideous history and see if you emerge from the other side...
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BookLife Publishing Attacking a Norman Castle
Book SynopsisLife was different long ago, but how? Jump back in time to experience the lives of children in Norman times. What did they eat? How did they defend themselves? What happens if you try to storm a Norman castle? Are you ready to find out all this and more? Let''s go!
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BookLife Publishing Punishment and Slavery
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different place. World War One and Two shaped the world in many different ways. Millions of people were affected and many people moved around the world, for good and for bad. This book explores the movement of people during war and conflicts from today and looks at how this has shaped the world.
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BookLife Publishing Inventors and Inventions
Book SynopsisDiscover and Learn is a visually stimulating series that explores core areas of learning. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life.
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BookLife Publishing Windrush and the Commonwealth
Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different place. World War One and Two shaped the world in many different ways. Millions of people were affected and many people moved around the world, for good and for bad. This book explores the movement of people during war and conflicts from today and looks at how this has shaped the world.
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BookLife Publishing People
Book SynopsisThere''s so much to see up here on the street, but it''s even more interesting under our feet! This informative title looks at our ancestors, and what their ancient bones tell us about the living, breathing people they were. From stone age man to a terracotta army, we know ourselves because we know the people under our feet.
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BookLife Publishing First Men on The Moon
Book SynopsisThroughout history, tremendous teams of people have achieved amazing feats in lots of different fields, from politics to space exploration, and physics to coding. We owe a lot to these trailblazing teams who refused to stop working hard, fighting for what they believed in and, who could forget, changing the world! Learn about the people behind the achievements, their trials and tribulations, their awards and accolades and how they worked together to make history.
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BookLife Publishing Living in a Buddhist Monastery
Book SynopsisLife was different long ago, but how? Jump back in time to experience the life of a Buddhist monk. What did they have for breakfast? What did they do all day? Were their chores anything like yours? Are you ready to find out all this and more? Let''s go!
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BookLife Publishing Blundering Bodies
Book SynopsisIf you''ve been looking for a compilation of stupid, comical deaths from throughout history, look no further. Disastrous Deaths is the set of books for you. Find out just how these unfortunate people met their sorry ends... Were they taken out by an awful accident? Maybe they had a run-in with some atrocious animals. Were they foiled by their own blundering bodies? Perhaps some frightful food was the reason for their demise. No matter the cause of death, you''ll be left hoping that you don''t go the same way...
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Zero to Ten Slavery
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Zero to Ten The Slave Trade: Events and Outcomes
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Gwasg Carreg Gwalch History Grounded
Book SynopsisIn this book, historian Elin Jones shows us that evidence for the past is to be seen everywhere in Wales today. She takes us on a visual journey through over 5,000 years of history, and around every part of Wales. A must read history of Wales for every school, learner and teacher. Also available in Welsh: Hanes yn y Tir.
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Pearson Education Limited Edexcel GCE History AS Unit 1 F7 From Second
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Calculating the BaZi: The GanZhi/Chinese
Book SynopsisIn this fully illustrated workbook, Dr. Karin Taylor Wu instructs you in the art of creating an individualized Chinese Four Pillar astrology chart. For the first time to the western audience, learn the traditional method of BaZi calculation without needing a Chinese calendar. Detailed instructions show how your destiny is contained within your birth chart, and how to understand its changes over the whole lifespan. Dr Taylor Wu also explains the relationship between your individual BaZi chart and your personality, emotions, health, relationships, aptitudes, and life chances. With many examples, and worked exercises, including a detailed interpretation of actual charts and case studies, Dr Taylor Wu demonstrates how to bring the GanZhi principles to life. The workbook provides an essential tool for optimizing personal life choices and for developing healing, consulting, and leadership skills in order to help others.Trade ReviewIt is hard to find a good non-fiction writer who can maintain both ease of flow and interest of the reader in a topic where chances of losing your audience grows exponentially with the complexity of the process described. Karin is such a hard-to-find gem who artfully, and not the least heart-fully, illuminates an ancient method of informing practitioners. -- Kleopatra Ormos, M.D., Screenplay consultant, psychiatrist, traditional medicine practitionerSimply the best presentation of how to calculate a Chinese astrology birth chart. -- Dr. David Twicken, DOM, L.A.c, Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Professor and AuthorA welcome introduction into the dynamics of the Chinese calendar: transform a western date into the four pillars of Chinese Astrology using fingers, formulas and tables. I'm happy to see that Dr Taylor Wu's approach to BaZi is offering interpretations for spiritual and healing arts (TCM). -- Dr. med. Robert Trnoska, Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Teacher, AustriaKarin Taylor Wu has taken the very complex calculations for creating an individualized BaZi Chart and has made the process much more usable and understandable. The techniques for mathematical calculation are explained simply and systematically. But, the reader is also gifted with the pearls of ancient wisdom in the interpretation of the Five Elements seen in the combinations of the Heavenly Stem and Earthy Branches. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to practice Chinese Astrology. -- Lillian Bridges, President, Lotus Institute IncA must-have guide to the complex world of Chinese astrological science! In yet another excellent publication, Karin Taylor Wu demystifies the arcane system of Bazi Suanming by providing step-by-step instructions and study exercises for aficionados of this ancient technique. This book gives Chinese medicine specialists and students of Eastern wisdom traditions concrete ways to integrate this time-honored method into their present-day practice. -- Heiner Fruehauf, Ph.D., Founding Professor, School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon, USATable of ContentsDedication. Acknowledgements. Foreword by Master Zhongxian Wu. Author Notes. 1. Introduction. 2. Calculate the Four Pillars (SuZhu)/Eight Characters (BaZi). 3. TaiYuan (Origin of Conception). 4. MingGong (Palace of Karma). 5. ShenSha (Spirits and Ghosts). 6. Introduction to BaZi Analysis. 7. Case Studies - Putting it All Together. Afterword. Answers to Practice Problems. Appendix.
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Gill Pirate Queen of Ireland
Book SynopsisThis is the true story of Grace O’Malley, or Granuaile, who ruled on land and sea in Connaught over 400 years ago. A Pirate Queen and Chieftain, she became a legend. We meet Grace as a young girl on Ireland’s west coast. Her father is a strong chieftain and loves the sea. Despite her parents’ objections, Grace becomes a better sailor than any of her father’s crew and so the adventures of the Pirate Queen begin. We set sail on her galley to Spain where war with England affects Grace and Ireland. We meet her husbands, Donal of the Battles and Richard in Iron, and are on board ship for her son’s birth and pirate attacks. After many escapades we sail to London for her famous meeting with Queen Elizabeth I. And we stay with her in her castle at Rock Fleet where she dies in 1603. This non-fiction account is a must for children who love Irish history! Similar to: Michael Collins: Most Wanted Man by Vincent McDonnell and Tom Crean: Ice Man by Michael Smith.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK That's So Gross!: Animals
Book SynopsisIT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE...Arm yourself with the answers to top trivia such as: Why are porcupines so pongy? Why do angry monkeys fling their poo at each other? Why do ostriches pee on their own legs? Includes cool collector cards to swap with your mates.Trade ReviewMitch knows more totally useless things about useless subjects than anybody on Earth * Chris Tarrant *Boys love facts. And the more disgusting these facts are, the better. As I have mentioned on The Book Zone in the past, some of the most popular books in the school library are The Guiness Book of Records and Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Every break time there are groups of boys gathered around the various volumes of these that we have on the shelves, and sometimes we have to step in and encourage them to enjoy them in a slightly less rowdy manner, especially where Ripley's is concerned. Thus, when these four books arrived from the generous people at Random House I decided that before going through them myself I would put them to the test in the school library. We took the boys' favourites off the shelf for one break time and had these ready in their place, and then sat back to observe their reaction.Their reaction spoke volumes. After the initial disappointment at the absence of their glossy, large format favourites they were soon gathered around in their groups, taking it in turns to flick through whichever book they had in search of the grossest fact they could find. Cue raucous laughter and non-stop giggling for the next twenty minutes - Mitchell Symons's That's So Gross books passed the test with flying colours! * The Book Zone (for boys): bookzone4boys.blogspot.com *Animals, creepy crawlies and the human body are tackled in a Horrible Histories way, and each book is packed with the sort of disgusting trivia that delights children under eight. -- Toby Clements * The Telegraph *
£9.49
Bright Red Publishing CfE Advanced Higher History Study Guide
Book SynopsisThe purpose of the Advanced Higher History course is to help students develop their knowledge and understanding of historical themes, and complex historical issues as well as evaluate sources and draw conclusions from them. By studying this course, students will be able to engage in historical debate and gain a deeper appreciation of the forces that have shaped historical developments. This is the only Study Guide available for the Advanced Higher History course and will equip students with not only the knowledge but also the skills needed to fulfil their potential in this subject. The Study Guide will help students: Remember key course content through clear, concise explanations and summaries that have been written specifically for the SQA course Avoid common mistakes with Don't forget pointers and recaps of key information Stretch understanding with Things to do and think about Fill in any gaps in knowledge by examining the contents and identifying any weaker areas Learn independently with all the essential information outlined in the Study Guide Through using this Study Guide, students can develop a conceptual understanding of the past, a critical analysis of existing historical research and an understanding of the relationship between factors that contribute to complex historical events and their impact. Through independent study, they can also gain useful analytical skills through the use of sources relating to authorship and purpose, perspective and historical context.Trade ReviewTwo 5* reviews on Amazon.co.ukTable of ContentsIntroduction to Advanced Higher History, Preparing for the question paper, The question paper, part 1 - essay questions, The question paper, part 2 - source-handling questions, The dissertation, Summaries of revision notes
£16.99
Canterbury Press Norwich Free at Last
Book SynopsisAn account of Martin Luther King's part in the campaign for civil rights in the USA.
£4.99
Prim-Ed Publishing Conflict Resolution (Upper Primary): Upper
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive 4-book photocopiable series. It deals with conflict issues. It offers a requirement of the SPHE curriculum and an important life skill. Carefully structured activities direct pupils along the conflict resolution pathways of 'Communicate', 'Negotiate' and 'Consolidate'. It includes comprehensive teacher notes and background information that accompany each activity. Skills and attitudes dealt with include teacher/peer mediation, negotiation, communication, anger management, team building, problem solving, empathy and tolerance.
£27.81
Colourpoint Creative Ltd Rivalry and Conflict: Britain, Ireland and
Book SynopsisFor the less academic pupil, this series provides a resource for the delivery of the curriculum in a colourful way, enticing children to enjoy learning. This book covers Rivalry and Conflict, elements of the English Civil War, for KS3 Level. High-quality full colour resource organised into topics with key words pinpointed, activities throughout and supported by three accompanying workbooks. Contents: 1 The Reformation 2 England and Spain 400 years ago 3 Elizabeth and Philip — rivals 4 Facts about Elizabeth and Philip 5 Conflict over new lands 6 Catholic and Protestant countries in Europe 7 Europe 400 years ago: true or false? 8 Mary Queen of Scots 9 Two cousins — Elizabeth and Mary 10 Mary in England 11 Mary is executed 12 Studying what really happened in the past 13 The Spanish Armada 1588 14 Timeline — 1588 15 The Armada sets sail from Spain 16 The English and Spanish ships 17 The Great Armada is defeated 18 What is a colony? 19 Fact or Fantasy? 20 The first colonists in America 21 An English colony in America 22 Ireland 400 years ago 23 The Plantation of Ireland 24 The Planters come to Ireland 25 The Flight of the Earls, 1607 26 The Ulster Plantation 27 A Plantation Bawn 28 The Plantation in Co Londonderry 29 Life as a Planter in Ireland 30 Life as a native Irish person 31 James I becomes King 1603–1625 32 King and Parliament 33 Charles I, King of England 1625–1649 34 Kings and Parliament in the 17th century 35 Charles I and the Puritans 36 The English Civil War begins in 1642 37 Two important battles 38 Defeat and execution for Charles I, 1649 39 Parliament rules England, 1649–1660 40 The Puritans 41 The Puritan family 42 The 1641 Rebellion 43 The 1641 Rebellion in Co Armagh 44 The story of Jane Armstrong 45 War in Ireland, 1641–1650 46 “To Hell or Connaught” 47 Oliver Cromwell — Lord Protector 48 England gets a king again 49 James II becomes King of England, 1685 50 The Glorious Revolution 1688 51 Rulers during the war in Ireland 1689–1692 page 52 The main battles in Ireland 53 The Siege of Derry, 1689 54 The Battle of the Boyne, July, 1690 55 The Battle of Aughrim, July 1691 56 The Siege of Limerick, August–September 1691 57 The Treaty of Limerick, 1692 58 The Wild Geese Timeline Table of Contents1 The Reformation 2 England and Spain 400 years ago 3 Elizabeth and Philip — rivals 4 Facts about Elizabeth and Philip 5 Conflict over new lands 6 Catholic and Protestant countries in Europe 7 Europe 400 years ago: true or false? 8 Mary Queen of Scots 9 Two cousins — Elizabeth and Mary 10 Mary in England 11 Mary is executed 12 Studying what really happened in the past 13 The Spanish Armada 1588 14 Timeline — 1588 15 The Armada sets sail from Spain 16 The English and Spanish ships 17 The Great Armada is defeated 18 What is a colony? 19 Fact or Fantasy? 20 The first colonists in America 21 An English colony in America 22 Ireland 400 years ago 23 The Plantation of Ireland 24 The Planters come to Ireland 25 The Flight of the Earls, 1607 26 The Ulster Plantation 27 A Plantation Bawn 28 The Plantation in Co Londonderry 29 Life as a Planter in Ireland 30 Life as a native Irish person 31 James I becomes King 1603–1625 32 King and Parliament 33 Charles I, King of England 1625–1649 34 Kings and Parliament in the 17th century 35 Charles I and the Puritans 36 The English Civil War begins in 1642 37 Two important battles 38 Defeat and execution for Charles I, 1649 39 Parliament rules England, 1649–1660 40 The Puritans 41 The Puritan family 42 The 1641 Rebellion 43 The 1641 Rebellion in Co Armagh 44 The story of Jane Armstrong 45 War in Ireland, 1641–1650 46 “To Hell or Connaught” 47 Oliver Cromwell — Lord Protector 48 England gets a king again 49 James II becomes King of England, 1685 50 The Glorious Revolution 1688 51 Rulers during the war in Ireland 1689–1692 page 52 The main battles in Ireland 53 The Siege of Derry, 1689 54 The Battle of the Boyne, July, 1690 55 The Battle of Aughrim, July 1691 56 The Siege of Limerick, August–September 1691 57 The Treaty of Limerick, 1692 58 The Wild Geese Timeline
£12.61
Oaka Books The Spanish Armada 1588
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£10.12
CONNELL PUBLISHING LTD The Connell Guide To Anglo-Norman England
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£8.54
How2become Ltd KS2 History is Easy: Stone Age to Iron Age
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£8.54
How2become Ltd KS2 History is Easy: Vikings (Studies, Activities
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£8.54