Childrens History Books here you will find a great selection of interesting Histories ranging from Vikings, Knights, Titanic, World Histories, Horrible Histories, 20th Century. Get the head start in school by getting books where history is made that bit more interesting.
Jam-packed with all kinds fun facts and madcap stories about the Normans. From Strongbow and the Norman invasion to the broad sweep of medieval life in Ireland laugh as you learn about how the people lived what they played what they worked at: anyone fancy working as a professional farter?
Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces catch a show in the vibrant West End theatre district or sample the tantalising array of street food from around the world this guide makes sure you experience all that London has to offer. Every corner of London is brimming with personality. Dripping in pomp and tradition Whitehall and Westminster are best known for their iconic sights and regal architecture. The rolling fields and peaceful woodlands of Hampstead Heath feel a world apart from the financial district of the City where corporate suits can be seen flocking into futuristic skyscrapers. And when the sun sets Soho bursts into life - the perfect spot for an evening out. All you need to create the perfect trip is here in this guide.
This is the ideal travel companion full of insider advice on what to see and do plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this picturesque country. Explore the remote Isle of Skye visit the well-trodden Royal Mile during the world-famous Edinburgh Festival or tackle Scotlands scenic glens and rugged mountains: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters.
From the creation of the world to the pharaohs worshipped as gods this book charts the full sweep of ancient Egyptian mythology revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way.
Part of the bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS series Elvis tells the inspiring story of the iconic singer-songwriter who helped popularise rock and roll around the world.
In an approachable compelling way this work celebrates the ground-breaking work of Charles Darwin and other thinkers who inspired his work. It also includes those who have developed his discoveries into todays cutting-edge science.
Discover all the frightful facts behind the story of cars on the road across the world in this brand new Horrible Histories book. From scalding steam engines to preposterous propellor powered vehicles awful accidents to rebellious road raiders cursed cars and risky racers its all in Horrible Histories: On the Road.
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the TERRIBLE TUDORS including why Henry VIII thought hed married a horse and which shocking swear words the Tudors used. With a bold accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
The blood-curdling history of Britain and Ireland from Terry Deary! The master of making history fun Terry Deary turns his attention to England Ireland Scotland and Wales in full colour. From gory stories of the Black Death the Battle of Culloden and Londons Jack the Ripper. A brand new classic Horrible Histories book.
Discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela the first Black president of South Africa in this book from the bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS series.
From the award-winning bestselling father-daughter illustrator/writer duo Fatti Burke and John Burke: a book to help children discover the life of the remarkable Irish political hero Michael Collins.
Rescuing Titanic tells with exquisite illustrations and richly-detailed text the story of the little ship Carpathia and its heroic journey rescuing passengers from the Titanic . This dramatic and visually-immersive story was meticulously researched by astonishing debut talent Flora Delargy whose own grandfather worked in the shipyard where Titanic was built.
Peter Frankopan explores the connections made by people trade disease war religion adventure science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads. From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire to terrifying huns the rise of Europe two world wars and politics today the book moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the globe.
A timeless story rediscovered by each new generation The Diary of a Young Girl continues to bring to life the experiences of Anne Frank who for a time survived the worst horror the modern world had seen.
Sensitively edited the abridged edition of The Diary of Anne Frank gives younger readers their first introduction to the extraordinary diary of an ordinary girl who has long become a household name.
Partly autobiographical this is first of the internationally acclaimed trilogy by Judith Kerr telling the unforgettable story of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany at the start of the Second World War
Who do you think you are? Have you ever thought about who you might be related too? What if we told you that you were related to vicious Vikings Roman emperors great kings and feisty queens? Well your majesty you are. In fact everyone is. And geneticist Adam Rutherford is here to tell you why. On this extraordinary adventure through millions of years of human history young readers will learn the story of our species. They will meet kings and queens. They will see how humans migrated far and wide around the globe. And they will discover that no matter what skin colour you have language you speak or place you are from - we all share the same small pool of ancestors.
Discover the best that Great Britain and Ireland have to offer with this indispensable companion. Whatever youre looking for from hiking the West Highland Way to birdwatching on the Yorkshire coast exploring Constable country enjoying the amusements at Brighton Pier admiring the splendor of Windsor Castle or tracing history along the Giants Causeway it shows the best time of year to visit.