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Hachette Children's Group Great Events: The Battle Of Britain
In 1940 Britain was in the grip of World War 2. When Germany began to send bomber planes over Britain, one of the greatest battles of the war began.There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever. In words and pictures, Gillian Clements tells the stories of these Great Events through simple narrative text and lively, informative line illustrations. These books are perfect for the emerging independent reader at upper Key Stage 1.
£7.38
Hachette Children's Group Great Events: Great Fire Of London
In 1666 London is burning - a great fire sweeps through the city, destroying many buildings. Discover how the fire came about and read about its consequences. There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever.In words and pictures, Gillian Clements tells the stories of these Great Events. These books are perfect for the emerging independent reader at upper Key Stage 1. Designed to encourage a sense of history, not just give the facts. Simple narrative text and lively, informative line illustrations.
£8.05
Hachette Children's Group Great Events: Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day: Every year, crowds of people come together to remember young men and women who fought and died in the First World War and later wars. There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever. In words and pictures, Gillian Clements tells the stories of these Great Events.These books are perfect for the emerging independent reader at upper Key Stage 1.
£6.72
Hachette Children's Group Famous People, Great Events: The Great Fire of London
In 1666 a fire started in Pudding Lane in London. Soon the flames spread and no one could stop them. The Great Fire bought down much of the medieval city of London during the reign of King Charles II. Samuel Pepys wrote about the fire in his diary. Find out all about the Great Fire of London with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures.This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history and can be used to study the primary history curriculum. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations.Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index.
£8.05
Hachette Children's Group Great Events: The First Moon Landing
1969 was a pivotal year in space exploration. US astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon.There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever. In words and pictures, Gillian Clements tells the stories of these Great Events through simple narrative text and lively, informative line illustrations. These books are perfect for the emerging independent reader at upper Key Stage 1.
£6.72
Hachette Children's Group Great Events: The Gunpowder Plot
Guy Fawkes was about to blow up the Houses of Parliament when the Gunpowder Plot was discovered in 1606. Find out who else was involved and how a terrible tragedy was narrowly avoided! There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever. In words and pictures, Gillian Clements tells the stories of these Great Events. These books are perfect for the emerging independent reader at upper Key Stage 1. Simple narrative text and lively, informative line illustrations. Designed to encourage a sense of history, not just give the facts.
£7.61
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Viking Street
Through the use of artefacts and documents found at the Jorvik Viking Centre in York this book builds a picture of what life was like for the Vikings in Britain. It describes the inside of a Viking house, what was sold in Viking shops, and how songs and poems were spread from place to place.
£6.47
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Roman Fort
This series allows children to visit a historical site and explore the artefacts and documents found there. This title is based on the Hadrians Wall Museums in Northumberland and the Roman Army Museum at Greenhead, Housesteads Fort and Corbridge and shows what daily Roman life was like. A time-line showing events of the period is included.
£8.64
