History

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593373408Author Anna Crowley ReddingFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Newbery Honor Book.Book InformationISBN 9780142403860Author Julius LesterFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

From her early life of luxury at the French court to her dramatic rule of her Scottish homeland; from a life of gaiety and popularity to years of banishment and execution - this book tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, one of Scotland's most famous...

Ancient Egypt was packed full of daring, clever and ruthless men and women. But who was the toughest nut of all? Bursting full of entertaining and witty fact-filled text in bite sized chunks and jam-packed with hilarious full-colour illustrations...

John Farman makes history hysterical in this must-have companion volume to the best-selling THE VERY BLOODY HISTORY OF BRITAIN: THE FIRST BIT!It's the wittiest and wackiest chronicle of modern British history you'll find - ranging from post-war...

How do you tell a story that starts in Africa and ends in horror? About strength and pride and refusing to be broken? One that still hurts and still loves? A powerfully moving, poetic exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships,...

Antarctica. Winter 1912.Hunkering down in the windiest place on earth, eighteen young Australians eagerly await a chance to prove themselves as polar explorers and scientists. The spring sledging season will bring adventure, danger, and the discovery of...

Never more timely, the complete guide to professional spying for 8-to-80- year-olds - 20th Anniversary Edition!With brand new content - how to become a master of disguise!Whether you're just a bit nosy, or you want to launch a full-scale investigation of...

Romans is an engaging non-fiction reader that will help make learning to read fun and interesting. Journey back in time and find out about the ancient Romans - from their rough and tough army to their schools, homes and feasts. The Reading...

My Story: Ignatius Sancho is the extraordinary true story of a young boy's life: a slave, a servant, a business owner, a campaigner, a composer, a writer. Greenwich 1738, and eight-year-old Ignatius lives with three...

These ten boys grew up in hard times throughout history to become men who didn't give in to the pressure against their faith. Living as a Christian was difficult, but they chose to do the right thing instead of the easy thing. In a world where we give in...

Embark on a voyage of discovery across the seven seas! From enormous cruise ships glittering in the evening light to incredible submarines exploring the depths of the ocean, boats reveal to us the secrets, stories and histories of our world. Read about...

Donovan is one of the musicians who defined the 1960s. From his humble, working-class roots as a teenager with big dreams, he rose to become an icon of the times, the troubadour of the flower power generation. His story is one filled with tales of...

In the newest Wolfe-family adventure from James Carlos Blake, Rudy and Frank Wolfe are engaging in routine miscellaneous business - some legitimate and some less so - for their family when they stumble upon a stash of high-quality pornographic films in a...

Did you know that the white material on the outside of space shuttles was not metal or glass but actually fabric? Specialised quilts, two inches thick, covered the space shuttles and protected the astronauts from deadly heat and radiation. Jean Wright...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781644871683Author Alicia Z KlepeisFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Bellwether MediaPublisher Bellwether Media

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681885490Author Philip SteeleFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Weldon OwenPublisher Weldon Owen

Celebrate the ascension of a new monarch, King Charles III, with ten stunningly illustrated pop-ups in this timely souvenir and addition to the wonderful Panorama Pop series.King Charles III's coronation will take place in May 2023. This beautiful...

In a beautiful and poetic reflection, Ruby Bridges tells her story as never before and shares the events of the momentous day in 1960 when Ruby became the first child to integrate the school system as a six year old little girl -- a...

Named Temujin at birth by his nomadic family in early Mongolia, the great Genghis Khan used his skill and cunning to create the Mongol Empire and conquer almost the entire continent of Asia. As ruler of the largest empire in human history, he was as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101998106Author Jonathan W. StokesFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

Ancient Roman Fort explores the architectural genius the almighty ancient Roman army.Step inside a Roman fort and discover the innovative techniques used to defend the structure from hostile neighbours and marauding bands. Walk every inch of the Roman...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789431032Author Rhead LouisFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Benediction ClassicsPublisher Benediction ClassicsWeight(grams) 485g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781930409415Author Hajjah, Amina AdilFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Islamic Supreme Council of AmericaPublisher Islamic Supreme Council of...

Oxford International Primary History develops inquisitive and engaged learners through a six-year primary history course. Helping students contextualise historical events, it provides a firm foundation to analyse both local and international history...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635925630Author Barb RosenstockFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Calkins CreekPublisher Astra Publishing HouseWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 280mm *...

Chariot racing, peplos weaving, cooking, and helmet making! Anything can happen when you spend the day in ancient Greece! It is over two thousand years ago in Athens, Greece, and you areinvited to join a typical family as they celebrate the birthday...

The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of three and imprisoned at nineteen, Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only twenty-five. A tough, intelligent woman who spoke five...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781871173703Author Pauline FrancisFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Anglia Young BooksPublisher Anglia Young Books

Discover the ancient history of the city of Bath! Welcome to Aquae Sulis! That's what we Romans call Bath. The Romans built a town here because of its amazing Spring, where hot water gushes out from deep underground - a gift from the goddess Sulis...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award.Book InformationISBN 9780375858932Author Mark DubowskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House USA...

Nathan Hale tackles a topic fans have been asking about for years: World War II. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, officially bringing the United States into World War II. A new generation of pilots were recruited to fly bombing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838993245Author Priddy BooksPage Count 14Imprint Priddy BooksPublisher Priddy BooksDimensions(mm) 210mm * 210mm * 20mm

Welcome to the Museum of Dead Things! Your expert guides are here to introduce you to the exhibits, from FIERCE DINOSAURS to EXPLODING DEAD STARS. The Big Book of Dead Things is a funny, stylishly-illustrated non-fiction guide to all things dead and gone...

Due to its internationality and interdisciplinarity, the International Oral History Association (IOHA), which was founded in the late 1970's, is one-of-a-kind in the academic landscape. Driven by the desire to democratize historical scholarship, its...

Match up 48 mazes to complete one giant journey through time! Join George and his little dog Milly as you whizz through history with a book so interactive it's almost a real-life time-travelling trip! The mazes in Maze Quest: History take you through a...

In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all parts of the world. World War I was the first to use planes and tanks as well as deadly gases...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637161401Author Captivating HistoryFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Captivating HistoryPublisher Captivating HistoryWeight(grams) 172gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781801559157Author Robin TwiddyFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint BookLife PublishingPublisher BookLife Publishing

Produced in partnership with the Royal British Legion, this beautifully illustrated book explains to children why it's important to remember the service and sacrifice of so many men and women from every background, who ensured our freedoms and way of...