History
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..
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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..
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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?..
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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..
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The most remarkable true stories of all time and around the world brought vividly to life - from the Big Bang right up to the present day. Embark on a journey across millennia and around the worl..
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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..
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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..
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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 ..
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A picture-packed celebration of the ancient Greeks and how they transformed our world Step back in time to an ancient world of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to ..
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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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Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing ..
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Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage. From her extraordinary birth - sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache - to h..
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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..
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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..
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What is a mummy? How exactly were they made? And is there really such a thing as a mummy's curse? Find out the answers to these questions and many more, in this gruesome guide to the mummification pro..
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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 ..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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**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..
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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..
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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..
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Live Like a Hunter Gatherer is an informative and immersive guide to the Stone Age, written by a real-life hunter gatherer! If you imagined that all Stone Age people lived in caves, were not very cle..
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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..
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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..
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A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 20 Chinese myths retold for children Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of an..
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The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This striking new comic book collection will be the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians -..
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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..
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Smallpox! Rabies! Black Death! Throughout history humankind has been plagued by . . . well, by plagues. The symptoms of these diseases were gruesome-but the remedies were even worse. Get to kno..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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 ..
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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..
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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..
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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, ..
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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..
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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 ..
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"Hello my newly dead friends. Gather round. My name is Bastet and I'm going to be your tour guide to the afterlife. Please make sure your bandages don't trail as we walk along." Bastet is a mummi..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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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..
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