History

The one illustrated book that tells the complete, heart-stopping story of the legendary ship. "A fantastic book... The 8821/2 answers in this book truly are amazing - both for the scope of information they cover as well as for the depth of details...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838992330Author Kallie Neon SquidFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Neon SquidPublisher Priddy BooksWeight(grams) 1034gDimensions(mm) 287mm * 235mm *...

An intricate pop-up book to mark the centenary of Tukankhamun's Tomb's discovery in 1922. 100 years ago, Howard Carter and his team made an incredible find: the undisturbed tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, buried for more than 3,000 years. Now you...

Discover all the foul facts about one of the oldest universities in the world’s hometown with history’s most horrible headlines: Oxford edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the historical city of Oxford. From...

A deeply charming picture-book for grandparents, grandchildren and everyone in-between to share."All the grown-ups you know have their own story. They were all babies once. Then they grew, just like you..." This charming picture-book is all about...

The Champion of Rome returns, with a compendium of quiz questions!The Zebra-themed quiz book we have all been waiting for! Full of Roman, Greek and Egyptian ancient history, join Julius and the gang for a trivia tour of the ancient world, and impress...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647398774Author Kelly Milner HallsFormat PaperbackPage Count 116Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Did you know that long ago Scotland was buried under a layer of ice one kilometre thick? That Orkney's neolithic village of Skara Brae is older than the Great Pyramid in Egypt? Or that, in order to take back Roxburgh Castle, Robert the Bruce's soldiers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648768682Author Kathy TrustyFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Callisto KidsPublisher Callisto Media Inc.Weight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 1mm * 1mm * 1mm

Born into aristocracy, Churchill cut his teeth as a young army officer in British India, the Sudan, and the Second Boer War. He rose in the ranks to First Lord of the Admiralty and was a staunch opponent of the encroaching German Nazis. Churchill served...

Author Dave Eggers and artist Julia Sarda spin a quirky historical event into a whimsical and tall-ish true tale of ingenuity.It all started when John "Minnie" Moore built a mine in Idaho and sold it to Englishman Henry Miller. Then Henry married a local...

From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a book, this collection of treasures from the past brings history to life, from Stone-Age tools to smartphones. Children will...

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 7+, developed in consultation with the British Museum.Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913519292Author Charlotte GuillainFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Welbeck EditionsPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Transform your literacy outcomes and engage your whole school in reading. Inspire and delight your children with contemporary, diverse and engaging texts that will spark a lifelong love of reading for pleasure. Get the...

Explore the world by looking not only at borders, mountains, rivers, seas and oceans, but by discovering the natural wonders of the world, historical artefacts, amazing animals, fascinating cultures and much much more. With stunning illustrations from...

Unwrap the mysteries of ancient Egyptian mummies in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum What is a mummy? How exactly were they made? And is there really such a thing as a mummy's curse? Find out the answers to these questions and many...

'This beautifully drawn book is a delightful launchpad for home learning' - Sunday TimesTold in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of an oak tree on a hilltop as it witnesses life changing around it over the...

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Travel back to the time of the Anglo Saxons! Who was Alfred the Great? Where did the Anglo Saxons come from, and what traditions and beliefs did they bring with them? Explore this ancient civilisation to understand how prehistoric people have influenced...

Amid the constant rain of German bombs and the escalating violence of World War II, British parents by the thousands chose to send their children out of the country: the wealthy, independently; the poor, through a government relocation program called...

In Ancient Egypt for Kids, the famous ancient civilization along the Nile River is depicted in a novelty format like never before. Over 5'000 years ago, a civilization developed along the Nile River whose sights and remnants are still enchanting people...

Mayans looks at one of the most fascinating and advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as imposing as a sacrificial pyramid or objects as beautiful and complex as the Mayan calendar, readers aged 9 and up gain a picture of who was whom in...

Designed for hassle-free, independent study and priced to meet both your and your students' budgets, this combined Revision Guide and Workbook is the smart choice for those revising for AQA GCSE (9-1) History and includes: A FREE online...

Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum.What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to 'march like a tortoise'? Find out the answers to these questions and...

Shortlisted for Children's Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2023 On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be...

No Better Friend tells the remarkable story of Royal Air Force technician Frank Williams and Judy, a purebred pointer, who met in an internment camp during WWII. Judy was a fiercely loyal animal who sensed danger and instinctively mistrusted anyone in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645077407Author Tamara HaqueFormat PaperbackPage Count 60Imprint Th PublishingPublisher Th PublishingWeight(grams) 163gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 4mm

**A STUNNING GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE BEST BOOK AWARD 2013/14 BRITISH COMIC BOOK AWARDS** Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it...

An Inspiring True Story about One Family's Escape from Behind the Berlin Wall! Peter was born on the east side of Germany, the side that wasn't free. He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy uniforms instead of blue jeans. His...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689808081Author Leslie GourseFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 191mm *...

A range of textbooks covering many of the options available on GCSE history specifications. The Arab-Israeli Conflict is full colour throughout, highly illustrated and include a range of activities to motivate students.Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781569763490Author Kerrie Logan HollihanFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Zephyr PressPublisher Zephyr PressWeight(grams) 399g

Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives-and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an...

Know the Game Cricket is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action. The book includes: ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426334627Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

The story of the Skye terrier who refused to leave his master's grave in Greyfriar's Kirkyard, Edinburgh, has been popular from Victorian times. This book tells the well-loved story and also gives the historical background with such sections as: The Lord...

Published to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, this beautiful anthology collects favourite extracts, poems and images from some of the UK's leading cultural, political and literary figures.Poems, short stories, personal letters,...

Former Children's Laureates Michael Rosen and Sir Quentin Blake join forces for a personal and uniquely affecting collection of poems about migration."What you leave behind Won't leave your mind.But home is where you find it.Home is where you find it...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781848891920Author Anne ChambersFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint The Collins PressPublisher The Collins PressWeight(grams) 168g