From a fascinating series that explores history in UK locations Takes children on a fact-filled tour of important Roman sites Brings the landscape of the UK alive in children’s imaginations Full of insights into how the Romans lived & why it matters Shows how archaeology can reveal long-lost places & remains Explores how people in the past built their homes & settlements Explains how historians can interpret evidence from past times ...

From a fascinating series that explores history in UK locations Takes children on a fact-filled tour of important Viking sites Brings the landscape of the UK alive in children’s imaginations Full of insights into how the Vikings lived & why it matters Shows how archaeology can reveal long-lost places & remains Explores how people in the past built their homes & settlements Explains how historians can interpret evidence from past times ...

Cecily longs to learn the new art of photography & is determined that her widowed father will come to love it too, especially when she realises that her new friend & photographer, Rosalind, would be a perfect match for him. Will her dreams of uniting them ever come true? ...

It is 1941: London is suffering from the Blitz & the country is gripped by patriotic fervour. Josie finds it hard to understand her brother&8217;s decision to be a conscientious objector, especially as it causes trouble for their family. But when she moves to a new school & gets drawn into tormenting one of her classmates, Josie learns what it means to stand up for her own beliefs. ...

Mary Ann&8217;s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, & she&8217;s thrilled when she gets the chance to see child prodigy Mozart perform with his sister in Chelsea! But when her father loses his fortune, she fears her dreams may be shattered&8230; ...

The time-travelling journey of a lifetime. One book: over ten thousand years of Irish history! Buckle up & shuttle back into the past on a truly historical trip. You’ll meet courageous Celts, rampaging Vikings & rowdy rebels; neolithic hunters at Newgrange & the brave pirate queen Granuaile. There’s the Great Famine, the Easter Rising & the Suffragette movement. There are wars & disasters; artists, explorers & leaders; people living in castles, cottages & tenements. There will be great men, great women & great big dinosaurs. That’s Irish history. Are you ready to go there? From the team behind runaway bestseller Irelandopedia A dazzling time-travelling adventure through Irish history Brilliantly illustrated with colour artwork & pictograms A thrilling overview full of fascinating, memorable facts “ This is the book that every family needs to have in their house… An intellectual & aesthetic investment in your life.” Ryan Tubridy ...

One of the great things about history is that you’re not just stuck learning it at school. You can explore it pretty much anywhere: on holiday, out & about, or (you guessed it) at home. After all, history is all about people, & that

Includes:: you & your family. So take a closer look at them! How far back can you trace your family tree? Where did your relatives & neighbours grow up? What jobs did they do? What was the world like when they were young? This series will help you explore all those questions, & it even has a handy book to help you learn about the past by talking to people you know. Helps kids explore local & personal aspects of history Encourages them to hunt for historical sources near them Shows how people they know can be a key historical source A simple & hugely accessible way to bring history to life

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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. ...