Educational: History

Book SynopsisWe examine Hart’s peripatetic career as teacher, editor, journalist, lecturer, and public philosopher. It is biographical as well as an intellectual history of a fascinating character and prolific author.Our goal is to resurrect Hart's intellectual life in order to more deeply understand the significant isuues he not only confronted, but endured These issues primarily include academic freedom and humanizing education, with their direct links to community organizing and Danish folk schools-themes that run throughout the book. Instead of seeing Hart’s intellectual life as a cautionary tale against forceful criticism, we offer a view consistent with Hart: we should embrace the “full and frank” sense of academic freedom in order to demonstrate a truly democratic mode of associated living in universities and civic communities. Respecting different views should not mean mollifying critique. The opposite, in fact, is in keeping with our view of the open exchange of ideas characteristic of free societies and legitimate institutions of higher education. Other theme of significance in this book include the status of the social foundations in teacher education, social welfare, pacifism, community organizing, the broader purpose of schools and universities in the U.S., and Hart's commitment to adult education via Danish folk schools and rural community living. The politics of teacher education are legion, and this was no less so when Hart began his career in the early twentieth century. Debates were had about the degree to which normal schools, as two?year teacher training sites, should broaden their technical scope to include the liberal arts. This is the distinction between teacher training and teacher education. Those in favor of classroom management and efficient controls or methods for dispensing curriculum faced criticism from those who thought schools should be embryotic spaces for individual and democratic growth. Hart was clearly on the side of individual and democratic growth and this meant, in part, less order, less routine, and less bureaucratic imposition of standards from bureaucratic hierarchies. Positively, it meant engaging in debates that challenge students to think differently than they have ever thought before. As we show in the following pages, Hart was enormously successful at challenging ideas...and many people would rather not be challenged. As we noticed above, this position results in demonstrating a ""full and frank"" enactment of academic freedom.

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Book SynopsisWhat links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poop? They're all things that have been discovered by archaeologists!Pick up your shovel and Indiana Jones hat and dig into the world of archaeology in Tales of Ancient Worlds, a nonfiction kids' book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich the perfect gift for budding archaeologists! Alongside beautiful illustrations by Sam Caldwell you'll find incredible tales from history, including: The ancient Egyptian city found at the bottom of the ocean The terracotta army that hid underground for 2,000 years The mysterious Ice Age temple made from mammoth bonesAlong the way children and grandchildren will also find out if they have what it takes to be an archaeologist, unearth (literally) groundbreaking scientific techniques, and meet the pioneering women and men who have brought the past back to life.The cover features a timeless design with gold foil and a cloth texture, making this book the perfect gift.

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Book SynopsisYou sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your toilet? Discover the history of pooping and peeing in this frankly disgusting nonfiction book.Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out how humans have done their business throughout history. It's time to get to the bottom of toilets! Prepare to be revolted by: A fossilized Viking turd discovered by archaeologists The Mongol catapult used to fling smelly poop at their enemies The reason ancient Romans used pee to wash their clothesFilled with poop facts and vomit-inducing stats, you will also learn how diseases like cholera spread through bad sanitation, why some of the earliest toilets had a tendency to explode, and how medieval kings and queens had special helpers to wipe their bums.Featuring hilarious illustrations by Ella Kasperowicz, it's a history book like no other!

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Book SynopsisDiscover amazing true stories and breathtaking myths from ancient Egypt in this book by TikTok Egyptologist Hugo D. Cook, featuring stunning illustrations from Sona Avedikian.Everyone knows the story of Tutankhamun, but the ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for more than 3,000 years which means there are loads more amazing tales to be told! Egyptologist and TikTok star Hugo D. Cook (aka Hugo the Egyptologist) has scoured ancient texts and translated hieroglyphs to bring readers stories of love, betrayal, and royal scandal featuring pharaohs, priests, gods, and goddesses.The book combines historical stories, including the time Cleopatra hid in a sack to be smuggled into a palace to meet Julius Caesar, with rip-roaring myths, like the Cinderella story of a peasant girl who married the pharaoh when he found her slipper.Told with great fun and impeccably researched, readers will slip into a tomb at night with a band of mischievous tomb robbers and witn

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Book SynopsisEvery archeological find adds to our understanding of the world, but sometimes a discovery is made that is so startling and different that it changes the way we view history. Digging Deep showcases the most exciting examples of these lost puzzle pieces and how recent advances in science brought them to light. From the new clues about life in the Stone Age gleaned from Ötzi the Ice Man, to new opinions about King Richard III’s villainous reputation deduced from the discovery of his long-lost tomb, Digging Deep is full of fascinating examples of how modern science has disrupted the status quo. Sidebars and illustrations with easy-to-follow explanations of radio-carbon dating, DNA, and other scientific topics provide further reading to satisfy readers with an interest in STEM.Table of ContentsDetectives of the Past [Introduction] 1. Ötzi the Iceman: Time Traveler from the Stone Age 2. Deadly Knowledge: Discovery of the Oldest Poison 3. Under the Jungle: Lost Cities of Cambodia 4. Lost Ships of the Arctic: The Hunt for HMS Erebus and Terror 5. Hidden Majesty: The Lost Grave of Richard III 6. Chauvet Cave: Where Art Began

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Book SynopsisIn Investigate and Understand the Ancient Romans, high-quality, full-color illustrations bring the incredible world of the ancient Romans to life in this informative look at one of the largest and most influential empires in world history.

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Book SynopsisIn Investigate and Understand the Ancient Egyptians take a beautifully illustrated trip through the ancient tombs, artifacts, and technology that made the Ancient Egyptians one of the most fascinating civilizations the world has ever known.

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Book SynopsisExploring the stunning cathedrals, towering castles, and thrilling histories of this misunderstood period, Investigate and Understand the Middle Ages shines a brilliantly illustrated light on the so-called ''dark'' ages.

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Book SynopsisWho were the Jacobites and what were they fighting for? Step into the shoes of siblings Rob and Aggie, young Jacobites living in the Scottish Highlands in 1745, the year of the final Jacobite Rising.From the battlefield to the croft, each easy-to-read chapter mixes Rob and Aggie's stories with timelines, maps, diagrams and illustrations to create a fact-tastic account of the Jacobite Risings, which is both fun and emotionally engaging for younger readers.Take a journey through time and find out:Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie and why was a young man from Italy leading the fight for the Scottish crown?What happened at the earlier failed Risings, and why did the Jacobites keep fighting? How can you turn a kilt into a sleeping bag?What really happened at the Battle of Culloden?Who were the Redcoats? How did the Jacobite Risings change Scotland for ever?The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites continues the brilliant Fact-tastic series, which blends together intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.Trade Review'The Dangerous Lives of the Jacobites [...] mixes first-person narratives with nuggets of well-chosen information and fantastic artwork from Darren Gate.Rob's experiences come alive on the page as the reader is pulled not only into the thick of battle but also discovers the intricacies of life for ordinary people in the 18th century. Rob's sister Aggie remains home in the Highlands but her narrative adds a depth and richness to the book which I found delightful.A delightful book that readers will enjoy not only for its educational value but also for its page-turning action!'-- Saviour Pirotta, author of the Ancient Greek Mysteries series'I like the story about Rob and Aggie, and about fighting for Bonnie Prince Charlie. It’s as I usually say; it helps to understand history when you meet and get to know and like some of the people who were involved at the time... I reckon this kind of book will work very well in a classroom, helping to explain history.'-- Bookwitch

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Book SynopsisThis engrossing CGP Discover & Learn book is a superb way for children in Years 3 and 4 (ages 7-9) to understand and engage with history from the Stone Age to the Celts. Each topic is presented on a full-colour double-page spread, with timelines, photos and illustrations to help bring the era to life. It’s written in a pupil-friendly style, with clear headings to break up the text and questions to get children thinking about the way people lived at the time. A matching CGP Activity Book is also available - see 9781782941965.

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Book SynopsisThis Discover & Learn Activity Book is perfectly matched to CGP’s Stone Age to Celts Study Book for Years 3 & 4 (see 9781782941958 - pupils will need the Study Book to answer the questions in this Activity Book). It contains a range of thought-provoking practice questions for each topic - ideal for helping children think in depth about what life was like during this period of history. Each page includes Learning Objective tick-boxes, so they can keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. Complete Answers are available in the matching Teacher Book (9781782942269).

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Book SynopsisThis engrossing CGP Discover & Learn book is a superb way for children in Years 3 and 4 (ages 7-9) to understand and engage with the period of history when the Roman Empire extended into Britain. Each topic is presented on a full-colour double-page spread, with timelines, photos and illustrations to help bring the era to life. It’s written in a pupil-friendly style, with clear headings to break up the text and questions to get children thinking about the way people lived at the time. A matching CGP Activity Book is also available - see 9781782941989.

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Book SynopsisThis Discover & Learn Activity Book is perfectly matched to CGP’s Romans in Britain Study Book for Years 3 & 4 (see 9781782941972 - pupils will need the Study Book to answer the questions in this Activity Book). It contains a range of thought-provoking practice questions for each topic - ideal for helping children think in depth about what life was like during this period of history. Each page includes Learning Objective tick-boxes, so they can keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. Complete Answers are available in the matching Teacher Book (9781782942276).

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Book SynopsisThis engrossing CGP Discover & Learn book is a superb way for children in Years 5 and 6 (ages 9-11) to understand and engage with history. Each topic is presented on a full-colour double-page spread, with timelines, photos and illustrations to help bring the Anglo-Saxon era to life. It’s written in a pupil-friendly style, with clear headings to break up the text and questions to get children thinking about the way people lived at the time. A matching CGP Activity Book is also available - see 9781782942009.

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Book SynopsisThis Discover & Learn Activity Book is perfectly matched to CGP’s Anglo-Saxons Study Book for Years 5 & 6 (see 9781782941996 - pupils will need the Study Book to answer the questions in this Activity Book). It contains a range of thought-provoking practice questions for each topic - ideal for helping children think in depth about what life was like for the Anglo-Saxons. Each page includes Learning Objective tick-boxes, so they can keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. Complete Answers are available in the matching Teacher Book (9781782949770).

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Book SynopsisThis engrossing CGP Discover & Learn book is a superb way for children in Years 5 and 6 (ages 9-11) to understand and engage with history. Each topic is presented on a full-colour double-page spread, with timelines, photos and illustrations to help bring the Viking era to life. It’s written in a pupil-friendly style, with clear headings to break up the text and questions to get children thinking about the way people lived at the time. A matching CGP Activity Book is also available - see 9781782942023.

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Book SynopsisThis Discover & Learn Activity Book is perfectly matched to CGP’s Vikings Study Book for Years 5 & 6 (see 9781782942016 - pupils will need the Study Book to answer the questions in this Activity Book). It contains a range of thought-provoking practice questions for each topic - ideal for helping children think in depth about what life was like for the Vikings. Each page includes Learning Objective tick-boxes, so they can keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. Complete Answers are available in the matching Teacher Book (9781782949770).

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Book SynopsisWe''ve got GCSE Edexcel History covered! This superb Revision Guide clearly explains the most popular Depth Study, Period Study and Thematic Study options, drawn from a range of historical eras in Britain, Europe and the wider world. Perfect for helping students develop their knowledge and understanding of history.There''s also plenty of top advice on the skills needed for each section of the exam, as well as knowledge organisers and online quizzes to help students test their knowledge of different topics. We''ve even thrown in a free online edition of the whole book - don''t say we never spoil you!The topics covered in this Revision Guide are:-Medicine in Britain c. 1250-present-The British Sector of the Western Front 1914-1918-The American West c. 1835-c.1895-The Cold War 1941-1991-Early Elizabethan England 1558-1588-Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1936

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Book SynopsisThis brilliant Revision Guide is packed with clear, in-depth study notes for GCSE OCR B History (Schools History Project). All the most popular Depth Study, Period Study and Thematic Study options are included, and we've covered a wide range of historical eras in Britain, Europe and the wider world. There's also plenty of top advice on the skills needed for each section of the exam as well as online quizzes for students to test their knowledge on different topics. We've even thrown in a free Online Edition of the whole book - don't say we never spoil you! The topics covered in this Revision Guide are: - The People's Health c. 1250-present - Migrants to Britain c. 1250-present - The Making of America 1789-1900 - The Norman Conquest 1065-1087 - The Elizabethans 1580-1603 - Living under Nazi Rule 1933-1945

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Book SynopsisThis Complete Revision & Practice book is a brilliant three-in-one guide to success in GCSE History. It covers the most popular Depth Study, Period Study and Thematic Study options, drawn from a range of historical eras. For each topic, there are clear study notes, stacks of exam-style questions and full practice exams!There''s also plenty of top advice on the skills needed for each section of the exam, as well as new knowledge organisers and online quizzes to help students test their knowledge of different topics. We''ve even thrown in a free online edition of the whole book - don''t say we never spoil you!The topics covered in this Complete Practice & Revision book are:-Health and Medicine in Britain c. 1000-present-America 1789-1900-The Elizabethans 1558-1603-Germany 1890-1945-Superpower Relations and the Cold War 1941-1991

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Book SynopsisHoping to unearth the secrets of Ancient Greece from the comfort of your own home? CGP’s highly convenient KS2 book is chock-full of engaging information about life in Ancient Greece, the achievements of the Greeks and how this has influenced the modern world. It’s packed with pupil-friendly explanations and questions, plus plenty of full-colour photos, illustrations and timelines. There’s also a matching Activity Book (9781782949701) containing a range of thought-provoking questions about the Greeks - ideal for making sure all that new knowledge really sticks.

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Book SynopsisBrimming with more colourful photos and illustrations than you can shake a mummy at, this CGP Discover & Learn History book for KS2 is the perfect way for pupils to learn about the Ancient Egyptians. It’s crammed with information on the lives and achievements of the Ancient Egyptians, all explained in a child-friendly style. It also contains a smattering of engaging questions to get pupils thinking. There’s also a matching Activity Book (9781782949718) containing a range of thought-provoking questions about the Egyptians - ideal for making sure all that new knowledge really sticks.

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Book SynopsisThis KS2 Discover & Learn: Mayan Civilisation book is brilliant for helping children in Key Stage 2 to understand and engage with the history of the Mayans! Each topic is explained in a pupil-friendly style, with full-colour timelines, photos and illustrations. There are clear headings to break up the text, plus questions to get children thinking about the way people lived at the time. There’s also a matching Activity Book (9781782949725) containing a range of thought-provoking questions about the Mayans – ideal for making sure all that new knowledge really sticks.

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Book SynopsisPerfectly matched to CGP’s KS2 ‘Ancient Greeks’ Study Book*, this Discover & Learn Activity Book contains a range of thought-provoking practice questions for each topic. It’s ideal for helping children think in depth about what life was like during this period of history, and includes Learning Objective tick-boxes to keep track of how confidently they’re progressing. Answers are available in the matching Teacher Book (9781782949787). *Children will need the Study Book (9781782949671) to answer the questions in this Activity Book.

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Book SynopsisPerfectly matched to CGP’s KS2 ‘Ancient Egyptians’ Study Book*, this Discover & Learn Activity Book contains a range of thought-provoking practice questions for each topic. It’s ideal for helping children think in depth about what life was like during this period of history, and includes Learning Objective tick-boxes to keep track of how confidently they’re progressing. Answers are available in the matching Teacher Book (9781782949787). *Children will need the Study Book (9781782949688) to answer the questions in this Activity Book.

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Book SynopsisPerfectly matched to CGP’s KS2 ‘Mayan Civilisation’ Study Book*, this Discover & Learn Activity Book contains a range of thought-provoking practice questions for each topic. It’s ideal for helping children think in depth about what life was like during this period of history, and includes Learning Objective tick-boxes to keep track of how confidently they’re progressing. Answers are available in the matching Teacher Book (9781782949787). *Children will need the Study Book (9781782949695) to answer the questions in this Activity Book.

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Book SynopsisThis brilliant Teacher Book covers [b]all four[/b] of CGP’s Discover & Learn: British History Activity Books: Stone Age to Celts (978 1 78294 196 5), Romans in Britain (978 1 78294 198 9), Anglo-Saxons (978 1 78294 200 9), Vikings (978 1 78294 202 3). It contains answers to every question in the Activity Books, plus plenty of other useful resources, including information for teachers, pupil guidance and extension activities.

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Book SynopsisWarning: This book could change your ideas about history for ever!!Do you know why the Celts got the best girls? Or who had his portrait painted after he was dead? And have you any idea who planned the first Channel Tunnel? From the dawn of civilization to the end of the Second World War, it's all here in the factually accurate and hilariously funny Very Bloody History of Britain.Bizarre, barmy and almost beyond belief, you've never had a history lesson like it!

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Book SynopsisLong before the Spanish arrived, a remarkable civilisation flourished in Central America. The Mayans built great cities, studied astronomy, created accurate calendars and developed systems of writing and mathematics. Learn all about the Mayans, their gods, art and games and the theories that try to explain how this civilisation suddenly collapsed.

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