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Take a look at the wackier side of history!Did the Maya really invent hot chocolate? Why did they have pointed heads? And did the Maya civilisation really disappear?With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the...

Journey through the history of the world, one day at a time!If you ever wondered what happened on your birthday 100 years ago, or on Christmas in the year 800 or even Halloween several years ago, then this history book is perfect for you! Discover what...

What is History Teaching, Now? is a research-informed handbook designed to provide practical guidance for history teachers and educators with differing levels of experience. Drawing upon the classroom practice and experience of a range of practitioners,...

It's August 1914. You are 16-year-old Tommy Atkins, living in London. Set against a backdrop of the war just broken out in Europe, find out what your life was like after joining up and being sent to the trenches. From sharing your bed with rats and lice...

A rip-roaring Roman mystery from Historical Association Young Quills Award-winning author Ally Sherrick. PRAISE FOR BLACK POWDER - WINNER OF THE HISTORIAL ASSOCIATION YOUNG QUILLS AWARD: ' ... a wonderfully...

Spanning the life of the great leader from his teens to his brutal assassination, and featuring events such as Caesar's capture by pirates as a young man, his military successes across Europe, encounters with Cleopatra and becoming dictator of Rome. A...

How did an ordinary little girl come to live such an extraordinary life? This picture book biography tells the incredible story of Anne Frank for a younger audience. Anne Frank's diary telling the story of her years in hiding from the Nazis has affected...

This Discover & Learn Activity Book is perfectly matched to CGP's Romans in Britain Study Book for Years 3 & 4 (see 9781782941972 - pupils will need the Study Book to answer the questions in this Activity Book). It contains a range of thought-provoking...

A stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history.A gorgeous, large-format gift hardback with a stunning neon cover, A History of the World in 25 Cities features 25 beautifully...

Britain's Settlement by the Anglo-Saxons and Scots is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins when Roman rule ended in the 360s, through to 793, when the Vikings arrived and attacked Lindisfarne. The book describes the Scots...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593120439Author Kate MessnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

"A rousing and humane tribute to D-Day troops" - New York Times Book Review From Alan Gratz, the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster Refugee, comes another thrilling...

Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history's biggest names, from William Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey, and Anne Frank to Julius Caesar.More than 150 visual timelines take children aged 9-12 on unforgettable journeys through the lives of the...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Find out all about the ancient kingdom of Benin, the tribes that lived there, how they lived and were ruled, and how the nation changed and developed over time. ...

This fascinating book is all about Skara Brae, a prehistoric Stone Age site in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. There is very little published material on the site currently available. Containing beautiful photographs and written with simple, clear...

This humorous guide to Ancient Greece is crammed with information and advice for time-tourists. Each illustrated page is full of things to see and do, and there's also quotations from notable Greeks, a glossary of new words, a timeline and more. A book...

This fabulous Ancient Egyptian-themed activity book will keep children entertained for hours on end. The pages are crammed with all sorts of fun, including puzzles, anagrams, maths, codes, spot the difference, colouring in and other engaging activities...

Travel to Greece and watch Cynisca, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of...

New KS2 Discover & Learn: History - Ancient Egyptians Study BookBook InformationISBN 9781782949688Author CGP BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)Publisher Coordination Group Publications Ltd (CGP)

Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas ...

Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives-and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an...

Discover the story of "us" - from the dawn of human history up to the world we live in.This visually stunning history encyclopedia for children takes you on an epic fact-packed journey through the past. Explore historical events through vivid...

This Second Edition of The British Empire c1857-1967 Student Book is part of the Oxford AQA History for A Level series. Updated as part of our commitment to the inclusive presentation of diverse histories and to reflect the world around us, this textbook...

Ignite curiosity in your children, and take kids back in time to discover the truth behind the myth!Discover what pirates ate, what life was like on-board a pirate ship, and whether the really did bury treasure. Covering everything from Viking Pirates to...

Can you imagine a time when the punishment for stealing was death by hanging? Or when a person had to plunge their arm into boiling water to prove their innocence? It is hard to believe, but these are all punishments for crimes committed in Britain...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911259107Author How2BecomeFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint How2become LtdPublisher How2become Ltd

Discover 12 gripping retellings of fascinating shipwrecks in this mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues and oceanic adventure. Bursting with amazing illustrations, historic photography and interactive surprises: this is a...

If you imagined that all Stone Age people lived in caves, were not very clever, not very clean and said "Ugg" a lot, then think again. Marking the start of all human history, the Stone Age lasted around 3.5 million years (the last part of that was only...

As an ancient Egyptian, your body is being prepared for the afterlife. But it's fairly disgusting business, and you can't be sure that you will always be treated with respect. This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour...

As an ancient Egyptian, your body is being prepared for the afterlife. But it's fairly disgusting business, and you can't be sure that you will always be treated with respect. This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour...

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 9781800991347Author Jon GowerFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 250mm * 250mm * 8mm

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

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...

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...

Neil Armstrong was involved in one of the most memorable events of the twentieth century - the moon landing!Find out more about how he got to become one of the first to set foot on the moon.Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history,...

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...

From dinosaurs and Vikings to the history of robots and espionage, discover incredible world history in this lavish collection of timelines.Jam-packed with surprising facts and amazing details, such as the most bloodthirsty pirate of all time and the...