Educational: History
University of Toronto Press Thinking Historically
Book SynopsisDrawing on a rich collection of personal, national, and international studies in history education, Lévesque offers a coherent and innovative way of looking at how historical expertise in the domain intersects with the 'pedagogy of history education.'Table of ContentsForeword PETER SEIXAS Acknowledgments * Introduction* The Nature of History and Historical Thinking* What Is Important in the Past? - Historical Significance* What Changed and What Remained the Same? - Continuity and Change* Did Things Change for Better or Worse? - Progress and Decline* How Do We Make Sense of the Raw Materials of the Past? - Evidence* How Can We Understand Predecessors Who Had Different Moral Frameworks? - Historical Empathy* Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
£26.09
Hachette Children's Group History Snapshots Children and World War II
Book SynopsisWhat was life like for children in Britain during World War II? This book, for children aged 6+, explores their lives through photographs and a simple text. It asks children to become history detectives themselves by studying the photographs. Topics include evacuation, school life, the Blitz and rationing. It is suitable for children studying the Primary History curriculum. Other books in the series include The Seaside, Toys and Games and The Victorians.Table of Contents 1: The war begins 2: Timeline 3: The army 4: Evacuation 5: School life 6: Preparing for air raids 7: The Blitz 8: Working women 9: Food rationing 10: Growing food 11: Clothes rationing 12: The war ends 13: World War II quiz 14: Glossary 15: Index and Further information
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Ways Into History Florence Nightingale
Book SynopsisWays into History: Florence Nightingale tells the story of the famous nurse and her battle to make nursing a respected profession. It also looks at why we remember Florence Nightingale today. It includes a timeline of her main nursing achievements at the back of the book.In the Ways into History series, original illustrations and simple text bring the past alive, while questions and activities encourage historical research and build up confidence and enthusiasm. The series encourages Key Stage 1 readers aged 5+ to begin to think like a historian and look for clues in descriptions and pictures that will help them answer questions about the past. The books include ''Talk About'' sections that encourage readers to describe events or what people might have thought or felt at the time. Teaching and literacy notes help teachers and parents get the most out of the curriculum links in these books in a classroom or at home.Table of Contents 1: Famous nurse 2: In the schoolroom 3: Growing up 4: Hospitals 5: The Crimean War 6: From London to Scutari 7: The wounded soldiers 8: Lady with the Lamp 9: Sending help 10: Florence is famous 11: Why do we remember 12: Florence Nightingale? 13: Timeline 14: Glossary 15: Index
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Secret History World War I
Book SynopsisThis series looks at the secret campaigns and operations of the major conflicts of the past 100 years
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Great Events The Battle Of Britain
Book SynopsisBrings alive some of the major events in British history.
£7.16
Hachette Children's Group Great Events The First Moon Landing
Book SynopsisBrings alive the 1969 moon landing.
£6.94
Hachette Children's Group Great Events The Gunpowder Plot
Book SynopsisBrings alive some of the major events in British history.Table of Contents 1: The Gunpowder Plot 2: Important dates 3: Quiz 4: Glossary 5: Index
£7.83
Hachette Children's Group StartUp History Seaside Holidays
Book SynopsisCritically acclaimed first history series book on seaside holidays through the ages, for readers aged 5+Explore the history of Seaside Holidays from the emergence of British seaside resorts in the 19th century to the modern beach holidays of today, where people fly all around the globe. It considers why people went on holiday, how they got there and all the fun things they did there - from fairground rides to Punch and Judy. The simple text encourages children to think historically and compared holidays in the past with their experiences today.Start-Up History is a series of 6 titles looking at everyday objects and events from their historical perspective and encourages readers to ask questions about what they can see on the page and how that might relate to their own experiences building skills and historical vocabulary. Perfect introductory history texts for KS1 readers.
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group Homes
Book SynopsisCritically acclaimed first history book on homes through the ages, for readers aged 5+This title explores how houses and homes have changed from the Victorian era through to the present day. It considers how building materials have changed and how different features of the house have evolved from fireplaces to toilets and from bedrooms to sitting rooms. Childrens are encouraged to examine the world around them and use the examples provided in the book to better understand the history of their own home.Start-Up History is a series of 6 titles looking at everyday objects and events from their historical perspective and encourages readers to ask questions about what they can see on the page and how that might relate to their own experiences building skills and historical vocabulary. Perfect introductory history texts for 5-7 KS1 readers.
£7.99
Hachette Children's Books My Family Remembers The 1970s
Book SynopsisMy Family Remembers offers a look at decades in recent history through the memories of members of a selection of families. Employing running text, featured quotations and colour and black and white photographs, each book is a fascinating in-depth look at the contrasts in life between `then` and `now` through the memories of people who actually were there.
£8.54
Hachette Children's Books My Family Remembers The 1980s
Book SynopsisMy Family Remembers offers a look at decades in recent history through the memories of members of a selection of families. Employing running text, featured quotations and colour and black and white photographs, each book is a fascinating in-depth look at the contrasts in life between `then` and `now` through the memories of people who actually were there.
£10.78
Hachette Children's Group An Undercover History of Spies and Secret Agents
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£15.74
Hachette Children's Group Between the Wars 19181939 The Armistice and After
Book SynopsisThe First World War ended in November 1918. As nations struggled to recover from the losses of more than four years of total war, the settlements that politicians agreed helped lay the foundations for an even more devastating war only twenty years later.Between the Wars focuses on this critical time in history. It examines the treaties that ended the First World War and looks at the social, political and economic events of the 1920s and 30s. These include the creation of the League of Nations, revolutions in Russia, the splitting up of the Ottoman Empire and the creation of Palestine, the Spanish Civil War, the Great Depression in the USA, fascism in Europe, Stalin''s Soviet Union, the militarisation of Japan and the rise of the Nazis in Germany, which ultimately led to the Second World War and the Holocaust.This fascinating book perfectly sets the scene for the study of the Second World War, showing how the twenty years between the wars was a time of hug
£15.74
Hachette Children's Group Roman Britain
Book SynopsisWhat''s the first Roman object you can think of? Hadrian''s Wall? Did you know that thousands more stone, metal, pottery, and wooden objects have been found from this time in human history? All of these objects can tell us a lot about the Romans. We know about the animals they farmed, the the tools and weapons they used and we know about their everyday life and culture from the remains of the homes they lived in. All over Britain, Roman artefacts have been Found!. Uncover the stories of thirteen incredible finds, what they can tell us about life back then and how they might relate to your life today.Found! is a series of six books that span British archaeological finds from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, Roman Britain, the Viking Age and the Anglo Saxons. Ideal for readers aged 9+ studying history topics at Key Stage 2.
£15.74
Hachette Children's Group Systems of Government Communism
Book SynopsisDifferent countries are governed in different ways. Communism is a way of governing a country and its people. The basis of this type of government is the idea that one person is not more important than any other and all citizens work for the benefit of everyone, not just for themselves This book offers a detailed and non-judgemental look at specific countries that are governed in this way. It looks at how communism becomes established, problems and successes that it may encounter and what the future may hold for communism.Part of the Systems of Government series, this balanced book places Communism within a wider world context and looks at the effect this type of government has on its citizens, wealth and industry. Perfect for readers aged 12 and up.
£11.63
Hachette Children's Group Invaders and Raiders The AngloSaxons are coming
Book SynopsisThe fierce Anglo-Saxons are coming! Invaders and Raiders: Anglo-Saxons describes how the Anglo-Saxons invaded and conquered much of Britain. Anglo-Saxon ships, raids and fighting style are all explored, alongside their beliefs and ways of life, to build up a true picture of these famous invaders. The book concludes with a look at the Anglo-Saxons'' legacy in Britain today.Illustrated with a mix of illustrations and found objects, each book in the series describes a famous civilisation, its customs and organisations, how it began and expanded, and its eventual decline.
£12.99
Hachette Children's Group Time Travel Guides The Maya and Chichen Itza
Book SynopsisTravel back in time to Chichén Itzá and find out all about the Maya.Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took part in these areas, as well as a look at important artefacts found there providing a bigger picture of life in the past. Typical travel guide notes include, ''best time to visit'', ''what to eat'' and ''where to stay''.
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group How They Made Things Work In the Age of Industry
Book SynopsisFun informative guides on how people in the past solved technological problems.Table of Contents 1: How they made things work in the 2: age of industry 3: Steam railways 4: Iron ships 5: Light bulb 6: Telegraph 7: Photography 8: Cinema 9: Recorded sound 10: Machine gun 11: Mass production 12: Wireless telegraphy 13: Motor car 14: Tunnelling 15: Glossary/websites 16: Index
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group How They Made Things Work Romans
Book SynopsisWritten by award-winning author Richard Platt, How They Made Things Work: Romans examines aspects of technology in ancient Rome, including concrete, road building, weapons, domes and arches.Suitable for Key Stages 2-3, How They Made Things Work looks at how people in history advanced their societies by pushing the boundaries of technology.Table of Contents 1: Concrete 2: The Arch 3: Books with pages 4: Spectacle entertainment 5: Water wheels 6: Calendar 7: Concrete 8: Roads 9: Water supply 10: Mechanical artillery 11: Sewers 12: Central heating
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz History Transport
Book SynopsisFind out about the transport people used in the past and compare it with what we use today. Discover how cars, planes, bicycles and other vehicles have changed. For children following Book Bands, this book is suitable for children reading at band 8, purple.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Table of Contents 1: Then and now 1: Carriages 1: Trains 1: Cars 1: Planes 1: Buses 1: Ships 1: Bicycles 1: Space 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index and teaching notes
£7.99
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz Black History Maya Angelou
Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, first non-fiction books
£11.39
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz Black History Nelson Mandela
Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, first non-fiction books
£14.77
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz Black History Barack Obama
Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, first non-fiction books
£11.39
Hachette Children's Group A Short Illustrated History of... Medicine
Book SynopsisA curated collection of the best examples of medical discoveries and inventions from history
£13.29
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz Famous People Mary Anning
Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books
£11.39
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz Famous People Emmeline Pankhurst
Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books
£11.99
Hachette Children's Group Info Buzz Early Britons Vikings
Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books
£11.39
Hachette Children's Group Black History Africa and the Slave Trade
Book SynopsisThis book looks at the impact of the transatlantic slave trade on Africa and on the lives of enslaved AfricansTable of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Slavery around the world 3: West Africa at the time of the Transatlantic Slave Trade 4: The start of the Transatlantic Slave Trade 5: Britain and the triangular trade 6: Capture 7: Elmina 8: The Middle Passage 9: Olaudah Equiano 10: Arriving in the Americas 11: Sugar! 12: What was it like to work on the plantations? 13: What was it like to live on the plantations? 14: Mary Prince 15: How did enslaved Africans maintain their culture? 16: What was the legacy of slavery for Africa? 17: A timeline of the Transatlantic Slave Trade 18: Websites and Bibliography 19: Glossary 20: Index
£10.78
Hachette Children's Group Black History African Empires
Book SynopsisThe history of the African continent covers thousands of years, thousands of kilometres and millions of peoples speaking hundreds of languages. There are countless stories, dances, poems and songs. They tell the history of the great ancient civilisations, such as the Egyptians; the powerful kingdoms in West Africa of Mali and Songhai; the trading cities of Timbuktu and Gao; and enormous structures, such as the pyramids and Great Zimbabwe. This book looks at the great civilisations of the African continent and the people within these complex societies.The Black History series brings together a wide range of events and experiences from the past to promote knowledge and understanding of black culture today.Trade ReviewDan Lyndon's Black History series is the best account we've seen yet; a strong, authentic voice delivers a satisfyingly complex but accessible historical overview. * Books for Keeps *Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: African Empires 3: Ta-Seti and Ancient Egypt 4: The Kingdom of Ta-Seti 5: Ancient Ghana 6: What was life like in Kumbi-Saleh? 7: The Empire of Mali 8: Mansa Musa and the pilgrimage to Mecca 9: The Empire of Songhai 10: A rough guide to Timbuktu 11: The Benin Empire 12: Living in Benin 13: Great Zimbabwe 14: Who built Great Zimbabwe? 15: The Europeans arrive 16: African Resistance 17: A timeline of African Empires 18: Websites and Bibliography 19: Glossary 20: Index 21: Preview: Africa and the Slave Trade
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Black History Resistance and Abolition
Book SynopsisThroughout the brutal history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade that took place between the 16th and 19th centuries, Africans resisted enslavement at different times and in many ways.This book looks at the struggle for freedom and the key events in the build up to the abolition of slavery.The Black History series brings together a wide range of events and experiences from the past to promote knowledge and understanding of black culture today. This book looks at the struggle for freedom and the key events in the build up to the abolition of slavery.Table of Contents 1: Introduction 2: Resistance in Africa 3: Resistance on the Slave Ships 4: The Amistad (depth story) 5: Resistance on the Plantations 6: Slave revolts 7: Nanny of the Maroons 8: Toussaint L’Ouverture’s rebellion 9: Abolition 10: Africans in Britain 11: Case Study – Olaudah Equiano the Abolitionist 12: Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade 13: Am I not a man and a brother? 14: Elizabeth Heyrick (depth study) 15: The Abolition Acts 16: The Legacy of the Slave Trade 17: Timeline – Resistance and Abolition 18: Websites and Bibliography
£8.09
Pelican Publishing Co. Iris Wall Cracker Cowgirl
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Pelican Publishing Co Voices of Pearl Harbor Voices of History
Book SynopsisDecember 7, 1941-the day a sleeping giant awoke. Japan's surprise attack devastated the American Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and forced the Americans into WWII. These moving accounts of the lives affected by the assault capture the scope of the day's emotions and repercussions. Viewpoints of both historical and imagined characters include the mother of a Japanese pilot, officials from both countries, and the grandchild of a WWII veteran.Powerful illustrations accompany every tale.
£16.14
Pelican Publishing Co Christopher Newport Jamestown Explorer
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Pelican Publishing Co Chester Nimitz and the Sea
Book SynopsisCelebrate the exciting life of a World War II naval hero! When Pearl Harbor was bombed, Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt sent Adm. Chester Nimitz to respond. Nimitz was put in charge of all US ships in the Pacific and was commander of the Pacific Fleet at the decisive Battle of Midway. This inspiring biography for young readers traces his remarkable life from his nineteenth-century childhood through his valiant service during World War II.
£15.29
Pelican Publishing Co Louisiana the Jewel of the Deep South
Book SynopsisA young reader's introduction to the Pelican State!Learn the history of Louisiana with this book by award-winning musician Johnette Downing. Once again, she honors the cultural heritage and traditions of the South through her music and literature. Accompanied by stunningly accurate illustrations, Downing takes you through a tour of the state's famous symbols. Did you know that the crawfish is the state crustacean? Or that the Catahoula is the state dog? And what is more emblematic of Louisiana than gumbo and sweet beignets? All this and more is revealed in this charming picture book, brimming with rich illustrations. A timeline, which lists when these icons were named, and original song compliment the text and enhance the book's classroom applications.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Gunpowder on Their Skirts
Book SynopsisThese were no damsels in distress! Did you know that a woman named Kady Brownell was the color bearer for 5th Rhode Island infantry? She braved enemy fire at Bull Run to hold her banner high! Or that Dr. Mary Walker, a battlefield surgeon, was the first and only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor? These women, and many more, marched alongside the soldiers and were on the battlefields of the American Civil War. They were both respected and admired by their male comrades. Stephanie Ford regularly speaks at historical societies and participates in reenactments as a vivandière. Through her thorough research comes a compelling collection of stories of remarkable women from both sides of the conflict.
£10.79
Pelican Publishing Company Irving Berlin
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£10.40
Dundurn Group Ltd Failed Hope
Book SynopsisFailed Hope is a compelling guide for young readers. Beginning with the Treaty of Versailles, the book follows a turbulent era, ending with the outbreak of the Second World War. It links with Desperate Glory and Bitter Ashes to cover the 20th century and its world wars.
£12.34
Xlibris I Reckon So
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£21.85
DK History Year by Year
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewLearning Magazine 2015 Teachers' Choice Awards for the Classroom.
£23.39
DK Pocket Genius Ancient Egypt
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£7.39
DK DKfindout Ancient Rome
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA really inspirational read with good mixture of photos, text, and broad overview of the subject (Parent with child age 6 Toppsta) Both my 5 and 8 year old liked the variety of pages... full of really interesting facts & photos, and would make an excellent addition to any classroom or home library. Highly recommend (Parent with children ages 8 and 5 Toppsta) This book is full of interesting facts that certainly captured my sons interest... Very good book which will be read over again (Parent with child age 8 Toppsta) An amazing book... There is so much to learn from this book and we really loved reading it (Parent with child age 7 Toppsta) This book is for anyone who likes reading about science and facts (Child age 10 Toppsta) My son really likes this book. Each page is bold and full of information, perfect for any budding engineer who loves inventions (Parent with child age 7 Toppsta) A really informative engineering book that is a great read to use with my daughter's school work it came in really handy (Parent with child age 9 Toppsta)
£9.89
DK 100 Women Who Made History
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DK Filosofía para mentes inquietas Heads Up
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DK DK Life Stories Anne Frank
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DK DK Life Stories Florence Nightingale
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£5.99
DK Stephen Biestys CrossSections ManofWar
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DK A Street Through Time
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