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. ...

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 Victorian times, guided by this fascinating portrait. Spend a day in the life of a servant, climb aboard a steam train & take a ride through a Victorian street on a horse-drawn cart! Look extra closely at the colour photos & specially labelled parts to find out more details about homes, food, leisure, schools, jobs & inventions in this fascinating era. Clear text, specially reconstructed photos, activity ideas & a rich glossary give history learners everything they need to create a mental picture of the time. ...

The trouble with history is that it’s kind of BIG. If you want to know more about the past, where should you start? Well – how about focusing on famous people & their lives? That’s much easier, & really interesting too! Each book in this series tells you about a person who defined the age they lived in. As you learn about their amazing deeds, you’ll explore their long-ago world. Simple! & just to make these books even more fascinating, they also have craft activities, cartoon panels & other fun bits. Exciting & colourful biographies of major historical figures Brings important periods of history alive in a clear, vivid way Each book

Includes:: craft activities, cartoons, quizzes & a timeline Links to other curriculum subjects such as science & geography history-reading-collections sum-18-ie

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Who makes history? People! All sorts of ordinary people like you & me. But it’s fair to say that some people make more history than others. They’re history VIPs! In this pack we’re going to look at some of those people to see what they did, & how they made such an impact. There are brave women fighting for freedom: warrior queen Boudicca battling the Romans, & Emmeline Pankhurst campaigning for the women’s vote. There’s King John – the baddie of the Robin Hood stories. Was he really as rotten as they say? Or what about scientific innovators like Charles Darwin & fossil-finder Mary Anning, who dug up & identified dinosaurs? Who impresses you most? An exciting biographical take on essential KS2 history Engaging, witty writing that makes light work of learning Shows how we can know about historical figures & events Explores the evidence & asks readers to draw conclusions Appealing text design with colour pictures & feature boxes Explores society & culture during each subject’s lifetime ...

Read all about the Queen of the Iceni tribe, Boudicca, who led a rebellion against Roman rule that is still remembered to this day! From when she crowned Queen on the death of her husb&, to her great battle against the Roman Army in which thousands were killed, & in which she was ultimately defeated by Roman Governor, Paulinus. Find out all about the Roman Empire & its impact on Britain, the Roman invasion, the nature of their society & culture, & the legacy they left behind. Look too at the discovery of Roman artefacts & writing, & how they have been used to construct a picture of the time. Readers will learn to draw conclusions from the evidence provided – a great basis for class discussions. The History VIP series of biographies look at the lives of famous Britons, telling their life stories & how they have shaped the course of history. Focusing on key subjects in the history curriculum for Key Stages 2 & 3 they explore the impact of exceptional figures in history & the society & culture in Britain at the time that they lived. ...

This brilliant biography brings the ‘dead famous’ back to life! Learn about Emmeline Pankhurst the suffragette who campaigned tirelessly throughout her life for the right for women to vote. ...