A History of Africa takes an in-depth look at the rich and fascinating, but often unreported, history of the African continent through the ages.
From prehistoric Africa, through ancient Eg..
A history of the world told through the prism of language, from Shakespeare to Anne Frank, Martin Luther King to Greta Thunberg.
A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human abil..
A stunning new edition of the book about basically everything, from legendary author Bill Bryson
Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?
Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?..
You sit on it every day, but how much do you really know about your toilet? Discover the history of pooing and weeing in this frankly disgusting non-fiction book.
Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia..
Travel back to the trenches with the fourth book in the thrilling children's history series
'The whistles blew, the cheers went up, and thousands of men were scrambling up into the rolling fields..
Journey back to the world of the Tudors, with the celebrated children's history series
'Winter has come; and in a far distant land, a warrior queen is expecting a child...'
Step through thes..
Factology: Ancient Egypt is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that the pyramids of Giza were once covered ..
A picture-packed guide to the rise and fall of one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations
Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators
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Bring ancient Egypt to life with 20 brilliantly busy black-and-white scenes and patterns to colour - before sticking in fun photographic object stickers from the British Museum's collection!
The..
Learn how to read and write ancient Greek in this gripping puzzle mystery story about the ancient Olympics, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author Andy Seed!
When ancient Greek friends Phoebe..
Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome, from..
Create your own secret messages with 125 hieroglyphic stencils!
In this fun and fascinating activity book from the British Museum, budding Egyptologists can learn all about life in ancient Egypt ..
Discover the true story behind the legendary pharaoh in this captivating look into the life of Cleopatra.
Although her name and story might be familiar, much of what we know about Cleopatra is sh..
Delve into the life of Elizabeth I and discover the hidden truth of Britain's last Tudor monarch
Explore the history of the Tudor queen's 45 year reign in this children's biography, from the publ..
Factology: Romans is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Travel through time to explore one of history's most stupendous s..
Factology: Vikings is a fact-packed introduction to the Age of the Vikings, including their culture, mythology, battle tactics and lasting impact on the history of Europe. Did you know that the Vikin..
An exciting fiction YA anthology that celebrates the new experiences and final moments teenagers face on their journey into adulthood from editor Laura Silverman and a cast of spectacular contributors..
**A STUNNING GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE BEST BOOK AWARD 2013/14 BRITISH COMIC BOOK AWARDS**
Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it..
Explore the life and times of one of Britain's most famous kings
Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this biography for children brought to you by the publisher of..
An exciting new view of world history as seen through step-by-step maps
Dive back in time to discover the unbelievable stories of the past through more than 200 vibrant maps. From how huge wars w..
Where does history come from, and how do we know what really happened? Find out in this eye-opening book.
Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what's goin..
What is the most popular pet in the world? Where is the hottest place on Earth? When was the first country formed? Learn these and dozens of other fascinating facts about the planet and its people wit..
Follow the journey of a knight in making, from the banquet table to the battlefield
Enter the world of a medieval horseback warrior and learn what it takes to become a knight.
Eyewitness Kni..
This beautifully illustrated book takes young explorers on a tour of one of the world's most intriguing civilizations. From the monumental pyramids to life along the mighty River Nile, readers will un..
Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring histor..
A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the creatures of the past at the Natural History Museum. A magical ..
Thousands of The Met's most fascinating works of art brought to life with official Met photography, vibrant illustrations and authoritative descriptions
Imagine having 5,000 years of human his..
From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white i..
Become a time-traveller and go back 4 billion years to explore our amazing prehistoric planet!
See volcanoes, asteroids and the fiery beginnings of our Earth. Witness the explosion of life on our..
Explore the motives behind medieval castle building in this informative visual guide to the most fascinating fortresses in history! Consider what problems the castle might face in conflicts, such as s..
Elizabethan London was a vibrant, growing city - and theatre, especially that of William Shakespeare, played a major role in its lively culture. Here's your ticket to the Globe, the legendary twenty-s..
Step inside a Roman fort and discover the innovative techniques used to defend the structure from hostile neighbours and marauding bands. Walk every inch of the Roman fort, from the barracks to the ba..
Step inside a Viking town and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this bustling centre of long-distance trade. Admire the well-built houses before joining the town's defenders a..
Discover the exciting and dangerous lives of spies and secret agents from Award-winning David Long and rising star Terri Po.
A single spy can save thousands of lives.
Spies and secret agents..
The #1 New York Times bestseller!
This chapter book edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is an essential introduction to the history o..
Discover amazing true stories and breathtaking myths from ancient Egypt in this book by Egyptologist Hugo Cook.
Everyone knows the story of Tutankhamun, but the ancient Egyptian civilization lasted ..
Illustrated guide to the geography, events, and people of the Old and New Testaments
Discover where events in the Old and New Testaments took place and see how people lived in Biblical times.
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A colourful celebration of costumes and cultures from around the world.
Celebrate world dress with this beautifully illustrated compendium of clothing. From colourful kimonos to dazzling flamenco..
A deeply moving and unforgettable portrait of an ordinary and yet an extraordinary teenage girl.
The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents of the 20th century. Anne Frank kep..
History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book with bite-size facts (along with a touch of humor) that will engage and entertain young curious minds.
Jam-packed with important events, ..
More than 4,000 years of architecture history unfolded through captivating texts and illustrations.
Step inside some of the most ground-breaking architecture projects throughout history guided by..
Take an incredible journey back in time to the land of the rising sun. Marvel at fabulous treasures and tales of samurai, shoguns, and sumo.
Travel across more than 2000 years of history as you v..
Take an incredible journey back in time to a land of warriors, longboats and legends. Marvel at fabulous treasures and sagas of heroes, monsters and epic voyages.
Travel back in time more than a ..
Hello there! Guess what???You are holding a real-life time machine!
??You don't believe me?
??I'll show you!
??For a start, I wrote this blurb in the PAST.
??Yet, you are reading it in the PRE..
Amazing visual timelines telling the stories of the impressive people - some well known, others overlooked until now - who have shaped our world
Get the inside track on the incredible lives of hi..
Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history's biggest names
Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history's biggest names, from William Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey, and Ann..
During WWII, as the Germans waged war, every Nazi plan, every attack, was sent over radio. But to the Allies listening in, the messages sounded like gibberish. The communications were encoded with a p..
From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers.
Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, ..
From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.
We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphin..
From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.
*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an i..
Learn all about the culture and history of Vikings in this picture-packed reference guide for young readers.
Explore the world of Nordic raiders and traders with this picture-packed, fact-filled ..