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. ...

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. ...

History is full of heroes who have shaped the world we live in. So it’s probably time you heard about them. Actually, some of them are pretty famous, like Queen Victoria. But there are others we bet you’ve never heard of, like Tim Berners-Lee. Know who he is? You should: he created the internet! In fact, one thing we really like about this pack is how it tells you about some less obvious history heroes. Like artist L.S. Lowry, who captured Britain’s industrial past. (Plus, we also love the simple storytelling & cartoon pictures. & so will you.) Easy historical biographies, perfect for developing readers Explores historical heroes in a simple story narrative Easy words, large cartoon pictures & simple timelines Wide range of personalities who will interest children ...

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



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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
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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. ...