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An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People ILA Children's and Young Adult's Book Award-Intermediate Nonfiction 2014 VOYA Non-Fiction Honor List The Industrial Revolution for Kids introduces a time of monumental change in a...

The Peninsular War and the Napoleonic Wars across Europe are subjects of such enduring interest that they have prompted extensive research and writing. Yet other campaigns, in what was a global war, have been largely ignored. Such is the case for the war...

Ladybird Histories: British History is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. Full of fascinating facts and detailed drawings, this handy book will form an invaluable part of any child's first reference library. It is packed with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448424958Author Dennis Brindell FradinFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint G P Putnam's SonsPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 99gDimensions(mm)...

Discover history as you've never seen it before - and all the stuff you never knew happened at the same time!Did you know the woolly mammoths were still around when the Egyptians built their pyramids? Or that Leonardo Da Vinci lived at the same time as...

A captivating World War II story with a high-stakes ending that explores the moral dilemma of helping the enemy. 'This is an intense, thought-provoking, and deeply satisfying read.' TEACH SECONDARY 'This book...

Did you know that the Vikings weren't just one people? The pillaging pirates who raided Europe's coasts came from all over Scandinavia, and lots of people from those countries never even picked up a sword - they preferred to stay at home and farm their...

Throughout 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...

Factology: Dinosaurs is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that a Tyrannosaurus rex needed to eat the same amount each day as 80 people? Unearth a bygone world...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781532194672Author Jd Duchess Harris PhdFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Core LibraryPublisher Core LibraryWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 178mm...

Did you know that Black people from around the world helped Britain fight in the First World War?How heroic were the people who fought?Why did Black people have to keep fighting for equality even after the war?In this young readers' edition of Black...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913625061Author Christopher GoddardFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Gritstone PublishingPublisher Gritstone Publishing

This workbook: * targets key misconceptions and barriers to help your students get back on track * addresses areas of underperformance in a systematic way, with a unique approach that builds, develops and extends students' skills * gets students ready...

Celebrate the extraordinary life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and discover the history of the royal houses of Great Britain.The kings and queens of Great Britain are brought to life in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Exploring the history...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648450037Author Bill O'NeillFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint Lak PublishingPublisher Lak PublishingWeight(grams) 186gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781599152325Author Gertrude Van Duyn SouthworthFormat PaperbackPage Count 292Imprint Yesterday's ClassicsPublisher Yesterday's ClassicsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911259121Author How2BecomeFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint How2become LtdPublisher How2become Ltd

Nature-loving Timi is unsettled by the arrival of a new sibling and turns to tending a tree growing in his local library. But there is something magical about the tree and it is growing FAST... and the library is going to close. Can Timi save the library...

From the critically acclaimed author of Musical Truth comes a new soundtrack to pivotal historical moments from around the world.From Billie Holliday to Aretha Franklin, Fela Kuti to Donna Summer, Elton John to Michael Jackson - it turns out that 40...

This perfect first reference book brings key subjects - such as science, geography, and history - to life. Lavish 3D digital illustrations and an interactive question-and-answer format together create an engaging and accessible insight into a number of...

Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai.For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Through history there have always been people who have committed crimes and been punished. Starting with Roman Britain, all the way to the 21st century, this book...

It's difficult to grasp the enormous changes life on Earth has undergone since it first came into existence, but this marvelously illustrated book makes learning about our planet's fascinating history easy and entertaining. In an accordion style, the...

This paperback edition includes a link to download a free audio version of the book read by Sir Tony Robinson.In Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Egyptians, Sir Tony Robinson takes you on a headlong gallop through time, pointing out all the...

The Great Fire of London destroyed the homes of almost 90 per cent of London's population. Could it have been prevented? From the outbreak of the fire at a bakery on Pudding lane, to fire fighting techniques and meddling Lord Mayors, The Great Fire...

Stone Circles are monuments made up of large stones arranged so that they are standing in a circle. It is believed that there are over 1,300 stone circles in the United Kingdom. They are a fascinating reminder of our ancient ancestors. But who built...

Exam board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Get a head start in AQA GCSE (9-1) History by using Key Stage 3 to build the skills required for GCSE success.Easily incorporated into your existing two or...

Discover the unbreakable bond between a baby elephant and her keeper in this heartfelt narrative set against the backdrop of World War II.As war looms on the horizon, things are changing at the zoo. Before, screeching monkeys dangled in trees, roaring...

Step into the world of the classical Greeks, with 15 step-by-step projects and 350 exciting pictures. You can delve into everyday life in the past to find out what the ancient Greeks ate, where they lived, the games they played, the clothes they wore,...

Remember your visit to the British Museum for ever with this beautiful three-dimensional Panorama Pop, featuring the museum's greatest treasures.Remember your visit to the British Museum for ever with this beautiful three-dimensional Panorama Pop,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839944994Format HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Nosy Crow LtdPublisher Nosy Crow LtdWeight(grams) 270g

Exam Board: Pearson EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018Endorsed for EdexcelEnable students to achieve their full potential while ensuring pace, enjoyment and motivation with this popular series from the...

The arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Essex in 1948 was turned into a significant event by the British media but it is only one small part of a bigger story.Windrush looks at the movement of people after the Second World War in Britain. In...

Discover the real history behind the Mayflower in this illustrated nonfiction storybook for kids ages 7 to 9, timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' famous voyage to the Americas.Step on board the Mayflower and meet the amazing...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

History of Jamaica has been revised to bring the account of the island's history up to date. Many maps and photographs have also been added.This edition of the authoritative History of Jamaica covers the whole of the history of the island from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385732529Author Eric Haney;Format PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Delacorte Press Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Over 60 flaps to lift to discover the wonderful, mysterious and often funny stories behind some of the world's most ground-breaking inventions. Featuring eye-catching illustrations, quirky facts, and surprises such as flaps within flaps. With internet...

My Story: Blitz is a thrilling wartime tale about two siblings evacuated to Wales. It's 1940, and with London under fire Edie and her little brother are evacuated to Wales. Miles from home and missing her family, ...