History

What was so great about the Fire of London? Discover how the fire started in a baker shop, and what caused it to spread so quickly. Find out how people escaped and how London recovered afterwards.Book InformationISBN 9781474714457Author Clare LewisFormat...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648763786Author Kelly Milner HallsFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 232mm *...

Embark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey through Chinese history.This beautifully illustrated children's history book spans 2,500 years and more than a thousand miles along China's Grand Canal. With stunning, panoramic illustrations and lively,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780531230961Author Josh GregoryFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint C. Press/F. Watts TradePublisher C. Press/F. Watts TradeWeight(grams) 45gDimensions(mm)...

A special new edition of Michael Foreman's award-winning memoirs about his wartime childhood. 'I woke up when the bomb came through the roof. It came through at an angle, overflew my bed by inches,...

Learn about the history of India through a treasure trove of visually vibrant timelines packed with information on famous people and key events.Take a journey of the history of the Indian subcontinent from prehistory to the colonial period and the modern...

Discover the extraordinary life of King Charles III, from his birth through the historic celebrations of his coronation. Lively and easy-to-read text make this the perfect introduction for children, along with beautiful colour photographs and fascinating...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426335457Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Exam board: SQALevel: National 4 & 5Subject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2017First assessment: Summer 2018Fresh stories, fresh scholarship and a fresh structure. Connecting History informs and empowers tomorrow's citizens, today.Bringing together...

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...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

Help your child practise core grammar and punctuation skills, fill gaps in learning and boost their confidence. This Pearson Grammar & Punctuation Activity Workbook provides the tools to support your child's grammar and punctuation skills...

Written by two of the Caribbean's leading historians, Liberties Lost is an essential book for students engaged in following courses on the history of the Caribbean. It will also be of interest to general readers seeking information on the history of the...

Deliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich and global KS3 History curriculum to develop pupils' knowledge of the past, build their skills and equip them to progress through to GCSE 9-1 History. Provide a coherent...

Experience the New Testament narratives and letters, interwoven with action-packed graphic novel tales of its origin in the early church.Dive into the captivating world of the underground church in Rome and Jerusalem with this unique and engaging hybrid...

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, 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 9781783125104Author Philip SteeleFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Off With Their Heads, the follow-up to the bestselling Thirty Days Has September, is bursting with the best bits from British history. This book will inspire a love of history that will last a lifetime and is a lovely gift from parent to child to help...

Find out about how a day at the seaside has changed since Victorian times and what has stayed the same! Topics covered include how people travelled to the beach, the clothes they wore and the food they ate. For children following Book Bands, it is...

Written by award-winning author Richard Platt, How They Made Things Work: Age of Industry examines aspects of technology in Victorian times, including ship-building, weapons, motion pictures, photography, railways and telegraphy. Suitable for Key Stages...

An overview of world history from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries, including the French, American and Industrial Revolutions. Kovacs chooses pertinent stories which create a tapestry showing the development of humankind from medieval times, when...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525644774Author Elizabeth LettsFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

So you want to be a pirate? This book shows you how in 10 easy stages, from wearing the right clothes right down to what to do with the treasure. And along the way, you'll learn a barrelful of facts about famous pirates and pirate life through the ages. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789890242Author Miles KellyFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Miles Kelly Publishing LtdPublisher Miles Kelly Publishing LtdWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541901599Author Baby ProfessorFormat PaperbackPage Count 60Imprint Baby ProfessorPublisher Baby ProfessorWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell risked their lives to look after the wounded and the dying. They proved that bravery in wartime isn't just about fighting and winning...

Did you know that the US Star-Spangled Banner was designed by a 17-year-old school boy? Or that the Brazilian flag shows a star constellation of the night sky from 1889? Welcome to the bizarre and fascinating world of flags! From the chequered Formula 1...

Blast into the past and make amazing discoveries through the dinosaur era with Kid Paleontologist.Introduce young readers to the wonders of the prehistoric era and answer little kids’ big questions about dinosaurs. Covering millions of years of...

My bed rocks on water My bed sways in the breeze. My bed’s beneath a curtain My bed’s aloft in trees . . . In the Netherlands, some beds rock on water. In Brazil they might sway in the breeze. From Canada to Japan, Afghanistan to Norway, sleep has taken...

'The way Robert Peal describes Georgian England, you'd be mad not to want to live there yourself' GUARDIAN Anne Bonny and Mary Read, pirate queens of the Caribbean Tipu Sultan, the Indian ruler who kept...

'Great story' Irish Times Sophie and Hugh are evacuated to Greystones in Ireland when their house is bombed during the London Blitz. Their mother is seriously injured and their father is away fighting in the war, so the children are sent to their...

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the AQA 2015 A/AS Level History. Written for the AQA A/AS Level History specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print Student Book covers the Royal Authority and the Angevin...

Step into the time of the Roman Empire, with 15 step-by-step projects and over 370 exciting pictures. You can travel back through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. You can discover fascinating facts about...

The compelling story of the greatest warrior hero of ancient times, from award-winning writer, Jamila Gavin.Alexander the Great is hailed as the world’s greatest leaders of all time, renowned for his bravery, his loyalty and his generosity towards his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782491915018Author Mr ImhotepFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Mr. ImhotepPublisher Mr. ImhotepWeight(grams) 209g

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...

Highly acclaimed when it first appeared in 1990, this general history of Barbados traces the events and ideas that have shaped the collaborative experience of all the islands inhabitants. In this second edition, Hilary Beckles updates the text to reflect...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503765788Author Margaret LittmanFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedPublisher Phoenix International...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781735575704Author Arslonga PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint Arslonga PressPublisher Arslonga PressWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm...

Like the other Sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. Facts have been updated for the 21st-century,...