Travel the world from ancient history to the present day in this stunning gift book from the acclaimed creator of MYTH ATLAS. ...

What was a pharaoh? Which gods did Egyptians believe in? How do you write in hieroglyphics? Find out in this vibrant historical portrait. Matching exciting pictures to simple facts & definitions, it is full of facts about the people, beliefs & customs of the great long-ago civilization of Ancient Egypt. With a glossary & a simple activity to build a pyramid, it&8217;s the perfect way to introduce history to children who are still building their literacy. ...

Who were the Ancient Romans? What clothes did they wear & what food did they eat? Why were they so feared by their enemies? Find out in this vibrant historical portrait. Matching exciting pictures to simple facts & definitions, it is full of facts about the people, beliefs & customs of this great long-ago civilization. With a glossary & a simple activity to make a Roman mosaic, it&8217;s the perfect way to introduce history to children who are still building their literacy. ...

Who was Queen Victoria? What games, fashions & foods did Victorians enjoy? Which great inventions did they create? Find out in this vibrant historical portrait. Matching exciting pictures to simple facts & definitions, it is full of facts about the people, beliefs & customs of this fascinating age. With a glossary & a simple activity, it&8217;s the perfect way to introduce history to children who are still building their literacy. ...

Where did the Vikings live? What were runes & sagas? How did Viking warriors prepare their ships for battle? Find out in this vibrant historical portrait. Matching exciting pictures to simple facts & definitions, it is full of facts about the people, beliefs & customs of the great Norse civilization. With a glossary & a simple activity to bake Viking bread, it&8217;s the perfect way to introduce history to children who are still building their literacy. ...

Inspire young children with the story of Mary Seacole’s lasting influence on nursing. This exciting look at her life



...

Why should history be, you know, all about his-story? What about some her-story, please? After all, women have shaped the world just as much as men have. Especially the women in here! Get inspired by Emmeline Pankhurst, who risked her life to win the vote for British women. Believe it or not, a hundred years ago people actually thought women were too stupid to vote. Dumb or what? There’s Malala Yousafzai, the schoolgirl who stood up to terrorists (she’s basically a superhero). & who could forget Coco Chanel, the iconic fashion designer? Find out all about these pioneering ladies, & learn to be as inspirational as they are. Detailed profiles of 18 inspirational women
Includes: activists, leaders, artists, nurses, scientists & writers Ideal support for the school history curriculum Fuller text & vocabulary to stretch keen readers women leaders rulers leaders-who-changed-the-world
...

Imagine what life was really like in Britain during the Second World War, guided by this fascinating portrait. Find out what it was like to wear a gas mask, spend an evening at home during the blackout, or run for an air-raid shelter, blocking your ears to the sound of bombs! Look extra closely at the colour photos & specially labelled parts to find out more details about homes, food, school & jobs during this massive war. Clear text, exciting photos, activity ideas & a rich glossary give history learners everything they need to create a mental picture of the time. ...

Imagine what life was really like in Britain during Roman times, guided by this fascinating portrait. Step inside a typical townhouse, watch a craftsman make a mosaic & stand guard at a Roman fort! Look extra closely at the colour photos & specially labelled parts to find out more details about homes, fashion, food, leisure, transport & technology in Roman Britain. Clear text, specially reconstructed photos, activity ideas & a rich glossary give history learners everything they need to create a mental picture of the time. ...

Imagine what life was really like in Britain during Tudor times, guided by this fascinating portrait. Step into a manor house kitchen, spend a day in a Tudor schoolroom & dance to the tune of the hurdy-gurdy! Look extra closely at the colour photos & specially labelled parts to find out more details about homes, food, school & jobs during this &8216;golden age&8217;. Clear text, specially reconstructed photos, activity ideas & a rich glossary give history learners everything they need to create a mental picture of the time. ...