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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...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are...

Covering the 118 year period of Tudor rule, from 1485 until 1603, this book explores the origins of the Tudor dynasty through to its eventual demise after Elizabeth I's death. Discover how the...

Queen Victoria was the longest ever reigning British monarch and saw extraordinary developments during her reign, from the development of the railways to the discoveries of Charles Darwin.Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783125241Author Philip SteeleFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Carlton KidsPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Part of the award-winninq "Scotties" series of activity books for children, "Scottish Vikings" tells their story from blood-curdling and violent beginnings to the end of Norse power in 1469. Follow the Vikings as they settled large areas of the north and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934670620Author Kathy CeceriFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Nomad PressPublisher Nomad PressWeight(grams) 327g

Would you rather row a Roman vessel or be a chariot racer? Eat stuffed dormice or parrot heads? Only you can decide! Adventure into the fascinating world of ancient Rome with this new Would You Rather book! ...

A beautiful picture-book adaptation of Thomas Harding's Costa-shortlisted biography for adults, exquisitely illustrated by Britta Teckentrup.On the outskirts of Berlin, a wooden cottage stands on the shore of a lake. Over the course of a century, this...

Did you know that long ago Scotland was buried under a layer of ice one kilometre thick? That Orkney's neolithic village of Skara Brae is older than the Great Pyramid in Egypt? Or that, in order to take back Roxburgh Castle, Robert the Bruce's soldiers...

Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum.What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to 'march like a tortoise'? Find out the answers to these questions and...

Discover the weird and wacky world of the ancient Greeks!Why did Minoans have strong ankles? How did an owl inspire a city? And why on Earth did the ancient Greeks exercise NAKED?With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Imagine you were a child in Victorian times. What was your day like? What did you wear, eat and play with? Did you go to school, or out to work? Find out what life was...

Irish history isn't boring ... it's DEADLY! And nobody was more DEADLY! than the Vikings who attacked Ireland in the 8th century! DEADLY! Viking warriors! DEADLY! Viking ships! DEADLY! Viking weapons! But were they really just marauding, murdering...

Although Jane Austen's works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have inspired movies, television shows and mini-series, literary anthologies, and many other adaptations all...

You won't find Mary Robinson, Ernest Shackleton or Rory McIlroy in this volume -- they are among the unforgettables who have shaped Irish life. Instead, meet some fascinating, Irish people (and animals), who have advanced (or set back) the cause of...

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...

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II and her family in this inspiring tribute to the historic life and reign of Britain's longest-serving monarch.For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II showed an unwavering commitment to her country, and she will be remembered as not...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Follow the life of a little boy called Oliver as he goes from being a workhouse orphan to a life with a group of young pickpockets. Will he ever manage to escape his...

Understand the impact of the transatlantic slave trade on Africa and on the lives of enslaved Africans. Slavery has existed in parts of the world for thousands of years. As slaves, people were traded and kept as possessions to serve their owners. It...

Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies - and enemies - along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush with power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647396800Author Mary MonteroFormat PaperbackPage Count 76Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 213mm * 140mm *...

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...

Designed for parents and elementary/middle grade students (grades 4-8) to share together, The Story of the World, Volume 4 Revised Edition: The Modern Age is widely used in charter and private schools, as well as co-ops around the world. It builds...

Welcome to the next book in your Little Library. When your collection is complete you'll have a Little Library - and big knowledge! Discover the first female president of Ireland, Mary Robinson! Mary Robinson grew up with four brothers - something...

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...

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...

Discover the weird and wacky history of the Vikings!Why did Viking houses smell of fish (eew)? Did they really have horns on their helmets? And were the Vikings really the vainest people in Europe?With an engaging question and answer format, this series...

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...

Cruel school and wicked punishments await in this hilarious look at Victorian school days!Growing up in Britain in the 1880s wasn't easy. The going was tough and the punishments were even tougher. Follow the experiences of Victorian schoolchildren and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781445159515Author Izzi HowellFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Franklin Watts LtdPublisher Hachette Children's GroupWeight(grams) 192g

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...

  Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses with history’s most horrible headlines: Gruesome Great Houses edition.  Jump into horrible houses with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. From...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781404819207Author Cooper,,Sharon KatzFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Picture Window BooksPublisher Capstone Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426322518Author Dorinda NicholsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

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...

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...

From the age of dinosaurs to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of a vast and exciting period of British history. It describes when and how people first came to Britain, and includes information on the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celts and the...

Medieval LEGO takes you through real English history in the middle ages with a unique twist, with every event illustrated by a tiny little LEGO scene. With contributions by medievalists and scholars, this book brings medieval history to life in a fun,...