History

Find out all about the first Britons, nomadic hunter-gatherers who came from mainland Europe to settle in England bringing wooden spears, flint handaxes and animals with them. Stone Age to Iron Age tells the story of how these people settled and began...

Discover the extraordinary rise and fall of the Roman civilisation in this accessible introduction to Roman history.The Roman civilisation began in 753 BC. As it grew over the course of 1,000 years, it formed an empire that forever left its mark on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781965289013Author Mona Lotf MortazaviFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Olive Tree PressPublisher Olive Tree PressWeight(grams) 113g

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914303111Author Bethan GwanasFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Llyfrau Broga BooksPublisher Llyfrau Broga Books

Shang Dynasty China looks at one of the most fascinating and advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as imposing as the tomb of a warrior queen or objects as beautiful and complex as a decorated bronze vessel, readers aged 9 and up gain a...

Ways into History: Toys and Games looks at toys from the past and today, and explores how these have changed over time. It also studies how toys are made. It includes a timeline of some famous toys made in the 19th and 20th centuries at the back of the...

THE YEAR 1000 is a vivid evocation of how English people lived a thousand years ago - no spinach, sugar or Caesarean operations in which the mother had any chance of survival, but a world that knew brain surgeons, property developers and, yes, even the...

From the series that brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds Young readers will learn about each famous...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Longlisted for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2010.Book InformationISBN 9781913412425Author Mick RathboneFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Vision...

Walking guide to the Snowdonia National Park, with 20 best routes chosen by the park rangers. Each walk varies in length from 2 to 10 km and can be completed in less than 4 hours. 20 best routes chosen and written by National Park rangers ...

On November 4th 1605, a traitor was caught beneath the Houses of Parliament with a plot to kill the king. This is the extraordinary story of the Gunpowder Plot from its daring beginning to its grisly end, specially written for young readers who are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913338237Author Kate CunninghamFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Reading RiddlePublisher Reading Riddle

A brilliant flap book for older children exploring ships through the ages. Stunning illustrations with over 90 flaps reveal the insides of historical and modern-day ships along with fascinating facts about them. Ships include a Viking longboat, a...

Many children are fascinated by the Ancient Egyptians - their colossal pyramids, their somewhat gory methods of preserving their dead and their amazing, all-powerful gods. Young children can peek under the flaps and discover the lives of the Ancient...

Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Terrible Tudors with history's most horrible headlines: Tudor edition. Jump into Tudor life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why Henry ...

'This powerful, vividly illustrated book proudly reframes Black British history' The Guardian '... a brilliant, fascinating history book' The Week Junior, Book of the Week 'I started reading and couldn't put it down. It's the kind of book I wish...

Take a tour of ancient Rome in this vibrant sticker activity book from the British Museum!Fill the Pantheon with statues and the Colosseum with roaring tigers before adding horses to a Roman chariot race! Then visit an archaeological dig to uncover...

What was it like to be on the Titanic on its fateful journey? Titanic tells the story of a young boy aboard the 'unsinkable' Titanic. This gripping first-hand account is perfect for children...

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and...

A thrilling and moving account of the largest movement of people in history, telling both sides of the story through the voices of children at the heart of Partition. It's October 1947 and two young boys find themselves...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426320989Author Donna Jo NapoliFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth - Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most...

This Discover & Learn Activity Book is perfectly matched to CGP's Stone Age to Celts Study Book for Years 3 & 4 (see 9781782941958 - pupils will need the Study Book to answer the questions in this Activity Book). It contains a range of thought-provoking...

A visual history of the inventions, discoveries and technology that have shaped our world. In his signature playful style, Peter Goes brings together breakthroughs in science, IT, entertainment, medicine and everyday life. He shows us the earliest...

A narrative non-fiction fascinating read, following a young boy and his family and the challenges they face in the late Stone Age, written by award winning Anita Ganeri. Follow the adventures of young Dar as the clan build a mammoth shelter, make Stone...

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: Angela Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed...

*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.*We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end...

Join the treacherous mission to conquer Earth's highest peak in David Long's enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb Everest. Everest is the world's highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the...

A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from wars and revolutions to ground-breaking inventions, discoveries and artistic movements. With over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the year 2000, organised geographically so readers...

Mary is a brave nurse. When a war starts in the Crimea she sails across the sea to help, and even enters the battlefield!Hopscotch Histories are brand new stories in historical settings, told in under 400 words, perfect for children who are building up...

Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category.DKfindout! Ancient Rome takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Rome. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum...

Travel back in time to the amazing world of the Vikings with award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.Meet legendary warriors, daring explorers and clever kings in this colourful introduction to the Vikings. Join Marcia Williams and discover...

Now in its second edition, Debates in History Teaching remains at the cutting edge of history education. It has been fully updated to take into account the latest developments in policy, research and professional practice. With further exploration into...

Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages are ready to uncover, including: why chickens had...

Around 1,200 years ago the legendary voyaging Norsemen set sail to raid and trade - the Viking Age had begun. Step back in time to find out what Viking life was like, how they travelled, where they traded and their rich mythology. Come face to face with...

Publishing for the 75th anniversary of the Partition of India in August 2022, this book is a unique exploration of the rich and complicated history of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Britain.There are many ways of telling the same story, and how you...

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness World War I explores one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century.Become an eyewitness to the first conflict fought on a global scale in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual...

Discover all the foul facts about the Gorgeous Georgians with history's most horrible headlines. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Gorgeous Georgians. From what the Georgians used squashed ...

Find out why we wear poppies on Remembrance Day. Who are we remembering and why? This book brings the story of the poppy to life, showing how it was first used as a symbol of remembrance and how soldiers are remembered all over the world.About the...