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Exam board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018An OCR endorsed textbookTrust Ben Walsh to guide you through the 9-1 GCSE specification and motivate your students to excel with his trademark mix of engaging narrative and fascinating contemporary sources.Brought to you by the market-leading History publisher and OCR's Publishing Partner for History.> Skilfully steers you through the increased content requirements and changed assessment model with a comprehensive, appropriately-paced course created by bestselling author Ben Walsh and a team of subject specialists> Deepens subject knowledge through clear, evocative explanations that make complex content accessible to GCSE students> Progressively builds students' enquiry, interpretative and analytical skills with carefully designed Focus Tasks throughout each chapter> Prepares students for the demands of assessment with helpful tips, practice questions and targeted advice on how to approach and successfully answer different question types> Captures learners' interest by offering a wealth of original, thought-provoking source material that brings historical periods to life and enhances understandingThis single core text contains the International Relations period study and three non-British depth studies:> Germany 1925-1955> The USA 1919-1948> The USA 1945-1974

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Exam 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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Exam board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018An OCR endorsed textbookTrust Ben Walsh to guide you through the 9-1 GCSE specification and motivate your students to excel with his trademark mix of engaging narrative and fascinating contemporary sources.Brought to you by the market-leading History publisher and OCR's Publishing Partner for History.> Skilfully steers you through the increased content requirements and changed assessment model with a comprehensive, appropriately-paced course created by bestselling author Ben Walsh and a team of subject specialists> Deepens subject knowledge through clear, evocative explanations that make complex content accessible to GCSE students> Progressively builds students' enquiry, interpretative and analytical skills with carefully designed Focus Tasks throughout each chapter> Prepares students for the demands of assessment with helpful tips, practice questions and targeted advice on how to approach and successfully answer different question types> Captures learners' interest by offering a wealth of original, thought-provoking source material that brings historical periods to life and enhances understanding

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Exam 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:Thematic study and historic environment> Medicine in Britain, c1250-present and The British sector of the Western Front, 1914-18: injuries, treatment and the trenches> Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present and Whitechapel, c1870-c1900: crime, policing and the inner cityBritish depth study > Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88> Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88

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This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support Option B for examination from 2024.New edition to match the revised Cambridge IGCSETM, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level syllabuses (0470/0977/2147)Rely on author Ben Walsh's bestselling approach to navigate through the syllabus content and help students acquire the skills they need. The book covers all the Key Questions and Focus Points for Core Content Option B 'The 20th century: International Relations since 1919' and selected depth studies: Germany, 1918-45; Russia, 1905-41; The USA, 1919-41.- Deepen understanding through clear and engaging text to build the content knowledge required by the course.- Develop analytical skills through carefully designed Focus Tasks on all the Focus Points or Key Questions from the syllabus.- Get a feel for the period and the issues through abundant source material that also ensures regular practice of source evaluation skills.- Remember historical facts better through memorable diagrams and timelines.- Consolidate learning with Focus on features suggesting how to tackle exam-style questions.

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Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018AQA approvedCreate a stimulating, well-paced teaching route through the 2016 GCSE History specification using this tailor-made series that draws on a legacy of market-leading history textbooks and the individual subject specialisms of the author team to inspire student success.- Motivate your students to deepen their subject knowledge through an engaging and thought-provoking narrative that makes historical concepts accessible and interesting to today's learners- Embed progressive skills development in every lesson with carefully designed Focus Tasks that encourage students to question, analyse and interpret key topics- Take students' historical understanding to the next level by using a wealth of original contemporary source material to encourage wider reflection on different periods- Help your students achieve their potential at GCSE with revision tips and practice questions geared towards the changed assessment model, plus useful advice to aid exam preparation- Confidently navigate the new AQA specification using the expert insight of experienced authors and teachers with examining experienceThis single core text contains:All four period studies: - America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation- Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship- Russia, 1894-1945: Tsardom and communism- America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequalityThe following wider world depth studies: - Conflict and tension, 1894-1918- Conflict and tension, 1918-1939- Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945-1972- Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975

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Exam board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Trust Ben Walsh to guide you through the 9-1 GCSE specification and motivate your students to excel with his trademark mix of engaging narrative and fascinating contemporary sources.Brought to you by the market-leading History publisher and OCR's Publishing Partner for History.> Skilfully steers you through the increased content requirements and changed assessment model with a comprehensive, appropriately-paced course created by bestselling author Ben Walsh and a team of subject specialists> Deepens subject knowledge through clear, evocative explanations that make complex content accessible to GCSE students> Progressively builds students' enquiry, interpretative and analytical skills with carefully designed Focus Tasks throughout each chapter> Prepares students for the demands of assessment with helpful tips, practice questions and targeted advice on how to approach and successfully answer different question types> Captures learners' interest by offering a wealth of original, thought-provoking source material that brings historical periods to life and enhances understanding

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Exam board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: International GCSE (9-1)Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Endorsed for Pearson Edexcel qualificationsFollow the tried-and-tested methods of bestselling author Ben Walsh. This book builds the skills required for exam success, helps students to remember all the content and makes History really interesting.The authors have listened to feedback from teachers and students about the challenging aspects of the specification, to ensure that they deliver the support you need.You can rely on this textbook to:> Ensure that History is accessible to all. Straightforward language, manageable chunks of text and plenty of bullet points guide you through the content, which is covered in the amount of depth that students need> Bring historical events, people and developments to life. Ben Walsh is known for selecting memorable sources and extracts that work alongside the narrative to draw out the big concepts within each topic> Focus on what really matters. The features in the book are designed to consolidate students' knowledge of the key points - from 'Focus' boxes and regular 'Knowledge check' questions to end-of-chapter summaries> Break down exam skills into small steps. Activities throughout the chapters and larger 'Focus tasks' teach students how to select, organise and use their knowledge to explain, analyse, evaluate and make judgements> Provide easy-to-follow exam advice. Clear explanations of the exam requirements, analysis of what a good answer might look like and handy tips help students to feel confident and preparedThis book covers the following units:Historical investigations> Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905-24> The USA, 1918-41 Breadth studies> Changes in medicine, c1848-c1948 > China: conflict, crisis and change, 1900-89 > The Middle East: conflict, crisis and change, 1917-2012

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Exam board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: International GCSE (9-1)Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Endorsed for Pearson Edexcel qualificationsFollow the tried-and-tested methods of bestselling author Ben Walsh. This book builds the skills required for exam success, helps students to remember all the content and makes History really interesting.The authors have listened to feedback from teachers and students about the challenging aspects of the specification, to ensure that they deliver the support you need.You can rely on this textbook to:> Ensure that History is accessible to all. Straightforward language, manageable chunks of text and plenty of bullet points guide you through the content, which is covered in the amount of depth that students need> Bring historical events, people and developments to life. Ben Walsh is known for selecting memorable sources and extracts that work alongside the narrative to draw out the big concepts within each topic> Focus on what really matters. The features in the book are designed to consolidate students' knowledge of the key points - from 'Focus' boxes and regular 'Knowledge check' questions to end-of-chapter summaries> Break down exam skills into small steps. Activities throughout the chapters and larger 'Focus tasks' teach students how to select, organise and use their knowledge to explain, analyse, evaluate and make judgements> Provide easy-to-follow exam advice. Clear explanations of the exam requirements, analysis of what a good answer might look like and handy tips help students to feel confident and preparedThis book covers the following units:Depth studies> Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918-45 > Dictatorship and conflict in the USSR, 1924-53 > A world divided: superpower relations, 1943-72 > A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945-74

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