Partly autobiographical, this is first of the internationally acclaimed trilogy by Judith Kerr telling the unforgettable story of a Jewish family fleeing from Germany at the start of the Second World War Suppose your country began to change. Suppose that without your noticing, it became dangerous for some people to live in Germany any longer. Suppose you found, to your complete surprise, that your own father was one of those people. That is what happened to Anna in 1933. She was nine years old when it began, too busy with her schoolwork and toboganning to take much notice of political posters, but out of them glared the face of Adolf Hitler, the man who would soon change the whole of Europe - starting with her own small life. Anna suddenly found things moving too fast for her to understand. One day, her father was unaccountably missing. Then she herself and her brother Max were being rushed by their mother, in alarming secrecy, away from everything they knew - home and schoolmates and well-loved toys - right out of Germany...
Lavishly illustrated throughout, this title provides children with masses of knowledge about history in over 1000 numbered facts. The numbering system acts as a benchmark, so children can clearly chart their progress as they explore important events that have shaped our world. A huge variety of key topics are covered, from great rulers and epic battles to exploration and daily life. Cartoons, quizzes, amazing facts and projects are scattered throughout to actively encourage reading and learning.
I Wonder Why Pyramid Were Built is the perfect introduction to polar lands, featuring grumpy bears, record breaking birds, polar pioneers and much more. What do you want to find out? Clear, lively text answers all those tricky questions about how the world works, while friendly, funny cartoons add interest.
In this adventure story the intrepid Binkerton children are transported back to Viking Scandinavia - as stowaways on a Viking longship. Each comic strip provides information about the period, and the volume should support school topic work on the Vikings.
Step in to the world of the Ancient Greeks! Make a Minotaur mask, wear a chiton, write your name in ancient Greek, paint a fresco, design a mythical creature and build a Greek temple. This fantastic book combines informative text and unique activities that brings this ancient civilisation to life. This awesome book provides young learners a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating period in history including their food and drink, how they dressed, the buildings they lived in. their beliefs and festivals, their family life and how their society was organised.
Step in to the world of the Ancient Egyptians! Wear your own beaded collar, challenge a friend to the ancient game of senet, make papyrus paper, learn to write in hieroglyphs, measure time with a water clock and paint a life size pharaoh. This fantastic book combines informative text with brilliant hands-on projects that bring this ancient civilisation to life! This awesome book gives young learners a comprehensive introduction to a fascinating period in history which looks at their food and drink, how they dressed, the buildings they lived in, their beliefs and festivals, family life and how their society was organised.
Step in to the world of the Aztecs! Step back in time to Central America before the Spanish conquest and discover the fascinating history of the people who lived there. Wear an Aztec ruler's feather headdress, sip Aztec hot chocolate, keep your wits about you as you play patolli, make a seed rattle and create your own folding codex book. Each book in the Hands-on History series combines informative text with brilliant hands-on projects that bring history to life. Perfect for homework projects, projects are explained using clear, step-by-step instructions and photographs.
The 1960s was a time of political and social upheaval, with the Cuban Missile Crisis, Civil Rights, the Vietnam War and student riots in Europe and the USA. It was also the time of the Cultural Revolution in China, Beatlemania, the moon landing and Woodstock. This book describes these and many other world-changing events that occurred during this decade. Part of the series Dates of a Decade, each title looks at the key dates that helped shape history during a particular decade in the 20th century. As well as describing landmark events, the books examine their causes and consequences and include contemporary newspaper reports and eyewitness accounts.
Bring this book to life with Igloo Books Interactive App! Find out more here. Make history lessons fun with this amazing guide to British History. Containing the most important events that have shaped Great Britain. Including the 2012 London Olympics. This interactive guide helps children learn with 11 amazing video features when you scan the pages.
You've proabably heard of Joan of Arc... She's dead famous for leading the French army into battle, going up in smoke when she was burnt at the stake, and being an absolute saint. But have you heard that Joan was always having to prove she wasn't a witch, loved writing cheeky letters to very important people, and made the King of France look like a complete coward Yes, even though she's dead, Joan's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Joan's secret diary, read the news that set France ablaze in The Gallic Globe, and find out exactly how a teenage girl gave an entire army it's marching orders.
Warfare in the 16th to 19th Centuries explores how the face of battle changed over four centuries, as the methods of the Middle Ages gave way to the introduction of firearms and mechanised warfare. From the Napoleonic Wars to the American Revolution, this title guides the reader through some of the most crucial battles the world has ever seen. Take a blood-spattered journey through mankind's darkest days in the fact-filled Battle Zones series. Full-colour illustrations and military diagrams show the uniforms, equipment and strategies of the most powerful leaders and soldiers of history. The series explores the major conflicts through the ages and charts the dramatic changes in the way wars were fought. The books approach their subject from multiple perspectives, including military organisation, technological development and political cause and effect. They deal with battles on land, in the air and at sea, from bloody civil wars to conflict on a global scale. An exciting mixture of fascinating illustrations and photographs of period artifacts and historical reconstructions bring each period to life. Accompanying the main text are a host of paintings of important people and events. Maps and cross-sections detail the geography of the struggle. Illustrations and photographs are clearly annotated and captioned. All "Battle Zones" titles feature a foil cover, a timeline of important events, a glossary and a full index.
This incredible book spans the history of the world, from the formation of the Earth, right up until the modern age. Included are the rise and spread of early civilizations, battles and wars, triumphs of exploration and innovative inventions that changed the way people lived. A list of key dates provides a quick and easy way to navigate through the book.
Why some vicious Vikings had names like Fat-thighs, Oaf and Sti nking? -How to build a vicious Viking longboat? -Which vicious Viking god dressed up as a woman? Join Rattus Rattus and the gang for the funniest, fastest, nastiest and daftest ride through history you're ever likely to see
The people in this book set out to change the world with their brilliant new discovery or design. At best, they failed monumentally; at worse, they changed the world in ways for which no one will thank them. "History's Worst Inventions" is an entertaining look at the failures of celebrated inventors and less well-known (for good reason) pioneers. The book includes the parachute-overcoat (its inventor leapt from the Eiffel Tower to demonstrate it and plunged to his death), Trevethick's locomotive (too heavy for its rails and broke them), Soviet anti-tank dogs (with mines strapped to their backs, they turned on their owners and blew up an entire Red Army division) and TGN1412 (the drug which, in its 2006 clinical trial, nearly killed its test subjects). A compendium of cock-ups, History's Worst Inventions provides a clear warning - it's all too easy to go down in history as an idiot!
Step in to the world of the Celts! Make a Celtic chariot, wear a torc, create face paint for battle, use Ogham to write your name, play a tune on a Celtic harp and make tribal coins. Informative text and unique activities combine to bring ancient civilizations to life. Each book in this series gives young learners a comprehensive introduction to a fascinating period in history, looking at food and drink, how people dressed, the buildings they lived in, their beliefs and festivals, family life and how society was organised. Written by a subject specialist, clear step-by-step instructions are included.
At last, Terry Deary turns his hand to the blood-curdling history of Britain! All the foul facts from the murky pasts of England Ireland, Scotland and Wales revealed in full-colour, with a dreadful door poster on the reverse of the jacket. This is local history with the nasty bits left in.
Step into the fascinating world of the Romans! Write in Latin, stand in a Roman soldier's sandals, send signals the Roman way, try your luck at the dice game Tropa, make a mosaic, nibble on sweet honey toast and dress up as a gladiator. Each book in the Hands-on History series combines informative text with brilliant hands-on projects that bring history to life. Perfect for homework projects and step-by-step instructions are always included.
Step in to the fascinating world of the Vikings! Wear a Jarl's helmet, write your name in runes, dye material just as they did 1000 years ago, drink Viking apple juice, play the board game hnef-tafl and mould a good luck charm. Each book in the Hands-on History series combines informative text with brilliant hands-on projects that bring history to life. Written by an acclaimed subject specialist, projects are explained using clear step-by-step instructions and photographs.