History

The Irish saints covered in this book are: St Patrick apostle of Ireland; St Brigid second patron saint of Ireland; St Kevin first abbot of Glendalough; St Ita foster mother of the saints of Erin; St Columcille patron saint of Derry; St Brendan the navigator the voyager the bold; St Oliver Plunkett canonised in 1975 first Irish saint for hundreds of years; St Valentine shrine in Church of our Lady of Mount Carmel Whitefriar Street Dublin; St Maeve Queen of Connacht; and St Gobnait patron saint of bees and bee keepers.

The third book in the Little Library series. When your collection is complete youll have a little library - and big knowledge! Discover the revolutionary that was Constance Markievicz! She wanted Ireland to become free and the people to be treated fairly so she spent her life working to make these things happen.

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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.

This concise travel guide to the 10 best of everything includes best sights restaurants entertainment bars festivals museums and shops in London.

Learn all about flags from around the world in this activity book with more than 250 reusable stickers. Ages: 5

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.

Five famous Greek myths specially selected and retold for younger children. Meet foolish King Midas the wise goddess Athena and the musician Arion find out what was inside Pandoras box and discover how the hero Heracles cleaned some VERY smelly stables.

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.

Meet the first female flier to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean in this book for readers as young as 4 years.

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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.

Malala Yousafzai tells her story - from her childhood in the Swat Valley to her shooting recovery and new life in England.

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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.

Exciting stories extraordinary creatures and compelling gods goddesses and heroes come together in this compendium of Norse myths - first told long ago by the Vikings.

A powerful graphic novel exploring the struggle for survival of displaced people.

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.

Roald Dahl was always full of fun and mischief and loved all kinds of jokes - the sillier the better! Here is a marvellous collection of Roald Dahls favourites along with hilarious jokes from todays leading comedians and from children around the country.

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.

The life story of one of Irelands most dramatic historical figures retold for younger readers.

A collection of incredible true stories from the Second World War by war historian Dr Hattie Hearn.

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.