History

Born in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics. There she met a professor named Pierre Curie, and the two soon...

The lives of the ancient Britons were dramatically different from the lives we lead today. There were no large cities, no written languages and for much of the Iron Age there wasn't even any money. Yet the Iron Age Celts were nothing if not creative and...

In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison. In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to...

Journey across the world and throughout history to discover the world's best and most unusual castles, and learn about their features, from the tallest turrets to the dingiest dungeons. Find out how castles have changed over time and what happened to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781561644674Author Dr. Sandra SammonsFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint Pineapple Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams)...

Delve into the grisly history of WW2 soldiers in this hilarious look inside the life of tank crew!You're a member of a tank crew in the Second World War! You'll learn about the challenges and dangers of serving in a tank regiment and witness many of the...

A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating, but often unreported, history of the African continent through the ages. From prehistoric Africa, through ancient Egypt to the African kingdoms, the slave trade, colonialism and...

Science is everywhere! Join us to shine a light on all things STEM with essential scientific literacy skills. From understanding the scientific method to solving problems and communicating the facts, learn to THINK, READ and TALK like a scientist!About...

You'll find it on a map--but you'll never get anywhere near this top secret military base. What exactly is going on there?Is Area 51 a top secret military base that lies in the middle of the barren Nevada desert? Or could it actually be a facility for...

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...

A fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of philosophy: what it covers, why it's important, and who the big philosophers are!The instinct to question is shared by both children and philosophers, and kids start to question the world around them...

An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. The mass murder of European Jews by the Nazis, stands out as one of the most horrific events of the twentieth century. Peter Neville surveys the history of anti-Semitism in...

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 Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781803381350Author Sheila May BirdFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Welbeck FlamePublisher Welbeck FlameWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 262mm * 248mm *...

Great Lives in Graphics is an innovative and exciting series which gives kids a new way to learn about men and women whose exploits and deeds have changed the world. Each book captures and reveals the incredible discoveries and achievements of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780064437486Author Diane StanleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789894608Author Simon AdamsFormat PaperbackImprint Miles Kelly Publishing LtdPublisher Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd

All the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English: First (FCE). With the realistic test papers and helpful advice in Collins Practice Tests for FCE, you will feel confident and fully prepared for what to expect on the day of...

Imagine if you could travel back in time and walk the streets of the past. Where would you go first? Incredible History turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most incredible locations and exciting moments in history. You'll feel the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838694562Author Lonely Planet KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Lonely Planet KidsPublisher Lonely Planet Global LimitedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541911598Author Baby ProfessorFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Baby ProfessorPublisher Baby ProfessorWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951019099Author Scott PetersFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Best Day Books for Young ReadersPublisher Best Day Books for Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683766346Author Left Brain KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Left Brain KidsPublisher Left Brain KidsWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm...

Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting extension of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series! The Nazca Lines in Peru have mystified people around the world for centuries. The famous figures, sometimes called geoglyphs, include a...

How did London become the big, bustling city it is today? When was the Underground built? What was the Great Fire of London? Where are kings and queens crowned? This engaging book has all the answers and more, with clear photographs, detailed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307389787Author Denis BoylesFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 485gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Take a thrilling journey back in time to the land of the pharaohs. This beautifully illustrated book is full of ancient secrets, glittering gold, priceless treasures and Egyptian stories from more than 3,000 years ago. Meet mighty pharaohs and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789504583Author Tim CollinsFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. You may already know that Anne Frank wrote a diary, but did you know she had a pet cat called...

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure! We discover ghostly Maes Howe, an enormous 5,000-year-old tomb covered in Viking graffiti. Britain is jam-packed with these mystical, silent burial places, and exploring them can tell us about the culture,...

An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. The European dictatorships provides a well-balanced account of the three main European dictatorships in the period 1919-45. Allan Todd explores Stalinism, Fascism and Nazism...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951019198Author Scott PetersFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Best Day Books For Young ReadersPublisher Best Day Books For Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

Collins Primary History provides a rich coverage of the Primary National Curriculum for History. Packed with information, source materials, questions and activities, the beautifully designed pupil books support children to explore, interpret...

This book supports primary trainees in their learning and teaching approach to the core humanities subjects: geography, history and religion. It promotes an integrated approach to these subject areas and encourages trainees to reflect on the links...

One of the bestselling books of all time-- now a captivating graphic novel! It's World War II. Darkness has fallen over the world as the Nazis spread fear and hatred. No one feels safe. But on a city corner in Holland one woman fights...

Heroism and horror abound in these true stories of 16 great explorers who journeyed to the Arctic and Antarctic regions, two exquisite and unique ice wildernesses. Recounted are the exciting North Pole adventures of Erik the Red in 982 and the elusive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426375583Author Crispin BoyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Maya Angelou was an African-American author, poet, playwright and civil rights activist. She wrote seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and a long list of plays, films and television shows. Never taking 'No' for an...

CELEBRATING 10 ROARSOME YEARS OF GIGANTOSAURUS!His feet go STOMP! His jaws go CRUNCH!In the blink of an eye you'll be his LUNCH!All young dinosaurs fear the scary Gigantosaurus, so Bonehead volunteers to be the lookout whenever they go into the jungle to...

In October 1918, during World War I, nearly seven hundred American soldiers were trapped behind enemy lines with no prospect of rescue. Allied troops did not have access to their location, and every attempt at communication provoked more casualties...