Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about Ancient Egypt in this fresh take on the subject.

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Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure. Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released on the orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid himself. In return Jabir must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the emperor Charlemagne. But someone is determined to stop Jabir from completing the work and he will stop at nothing, not even arson, to achieve his aim. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison? Ideal for readers aged 8+, this exciting and readable adventure story is packed with great characters and insight into Islamic civilisation and the historic culture of the Middle East circa AD 900, a period which is now studied in the National Curriculum. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

We are turning the clock back to times so very different from today. Sixty years have passed - a long, long time away. A little bit of history, incorporated in a story, pictures bringing it to life. The adventures of two children, a husband and a wife.

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: Angela Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative, sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence, interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing skills most important to historical success. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification.

Exam board: CCEA Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2017 First exam: Summer 2019 Trust the experts to guide you through CCEA GCSE History with this bestselling Student Book, which covers every option in a single volume. > Skilfully steers you through the content and assessment requirements with support at every stage from experienced teachers and authors Finbar Madden and John Clare > Blends in-depth coverage of topics with activities to help students to acquire, retain and revise core subject knowledge across the years > Builds students' historical thinking and writing skills as they progress through clear narrative and topic-focused tasks, brought to life by visual and written source material > Prepares students for the examinations by providing a variety of practice questions throughout each chapter > Enables students to maximise their grade potential and develop their exam skills through structured guidance on answering every question type successfully

It will help you to: Check what you know - the warm-up activities in the knowledge booster section help you recap what you already know about the topic. Understand the exam questions - the exam skills section break down each type of questions so you can see how it works, then the 'steps to success' skills builder shows you how to construct the answer Practice with exam-style questions - the practice paper give you the change to putt your skills into action, writing straight into the book, supported by plenty of hand hints and tips to keep you focused Develop your skills and understanding - the example answers to the proactive paper use student-friendly mark schemes and annotations to show you what makes them successful responses.

Read all about the bloodthirsty battles of ancient Rome! Discover the deadliest fighters of the Roman Empire in this fascinating guide to the gladiators of Rome's Colosseum. Learn about the female gladiators that battled each other for the crowd, and the weapons and armour that were allowed inside the arena. The black-and-white chapter book Gladiators also reveals the everyday lives of the citizens of Rome, as well as the disciplined legionaries of the Roman army. Gladiators is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Investigate the most complicated thing in the universe - your Brain; then journey to the most mysterious as we dive into a Black Hole; and closer to home, marvel at the genius of the world's smartest Codebreakers! Whichever title you pick, you'll get the expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: History First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2018 Create a stimulating, well-paced teaching route through the 2016 GCSE History specification using this tailor-made series that draws on a legacy of market-leading history textbooks and the individual subject specialisms of the author team to inspire student success. - Motivate your students to deepen their subject knowledge through an engaging and thought-provoking narrative that makes historical concepts accessible and interesting to today's learners - Embed progressive skills development in every lesson with carefully designed Focus Tasks that encourage students to question, analyse and interpret key topics - Take students' historical understanding to the next level by using a wealth of original contemporary source material to encourage wider reflection on different periods - Help your students achieve their potential at GCSE with revision tips and practice questions geared towards the changed assessment model, plus useful advice to aid exam preparation - Confidently navigate the new AQA specification using the expert insight of experienced authors and teachers with examining experience About this book Norman England is an authoritative textbook for the new AQA British Depth Study: Norman England 1066-1100. It covers: Part One: Conquest and Control - Causes of conquest: Why did the Normans invade and conquer England? - The Battle of Hastings: Why did William win the Battle of Hastings in 1066? - Establishing control: How did William deal with rebellions and start to take control of the country? Part Two: Taking Stock - Feudalism: How was the country organised under the Feudal system? - Domesday book: Why was the Domesday survey compiled & what can be learnt from it? - The Medieval Village: What was life like for ordinary people? Part Three: The Normans and Monasticism - The Church: To what extent did William change the English Church? - Monasticism: How did monasteries change after the Norman conquest? Norman England is written by the Helena Clarke who has taught History at Wilmslow High School for 10 years and is also team leader for GCSE History for a major awarding body.

Experience the Titanic in full colour! An exciting graphic novel adventure, combining historical fact with high-action storytelling. Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck - he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever... Vivid full-colour art Includes a non-fiction section at the back of the book Plus facts and photos about the real-life events Lauren Tarshis's New York Times-bestselling I Survived series takes on vivid new life in full-colour graphic novel editions.

The revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Designed for hassle-free, independent study and priced to meet both your and your students' budgets, this combined Revision Guide and Workbook is the smart choice for those revising for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History and includes: A FREE online edition One-topic-per-page format 'Now Try This' practice questions on topic pages Exam skills pages including Worked examples with exemplar answers Exam-style practice pages with practice questions in the style of the exams Guided support and hints providing additional scaffolding, to help avoid common pitfalls Full set of practice papers written to match the specification exactly With FREE Pearson Revise App Take control of your revision and confidently prepare for exams anywhere, anytime. View all revision topics in one place, take quick quizzes, track your progress and link to the Revision Guide for more in-depth study. You will be able to enter the code from the book into the free app to unlock online pages from revision guide. (Available for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths, Science, History and Business from September 2020.)

It will help you to: Check what you know - the warm-up activities in the knowledge booster section help you recap what you already know about the topic. Understand the exam questions - the exam skills section break down each type of questions so you can see how it works, then the 'steps to success' skills builder shows you how to construct the answer Practice with exam-style questions - the practice paper give you the change to putt your skills into action, writing straight into the book, supported by plenty of hand hints and tips to keep you focused Develop your skills and understanding - the example answers to the proactive paper use student-friendly mark schemes and annotations to show you what makes them successful responses.

Exam board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: History First teaching: September 2018 First exam: Summer 2019 Fresh stories, fresh scholarship and a fresh structure. Connecting History informs and empowers tomorrow's citizens, today. Bringing together lesser-told narratives, academic excellence, accessibility and a sharp focus on assessment success, this series provides a rich, relevant and representative History curriculum. > Connect the past to the present. Overarching themes of social justice, equality, change and power help students to understand the importance of events and issues, then and now. > Go far beyond other resources. With respect and aspiration for the transformative power of History, this series incorporates the latest research, challenges old interpretations and embeds diverse experiences throughout. > Follow a clear and consistent structure. The key issues in the specification form the chapters in each book, and the content descriptors are subheadings within the chapters. Finding the information that you need has never been easier. > Meet the demands of the assessments. Connecting History develops the knowledge and skills for success, with appropriate breadth, depth and pace. The narrative and sources take centre stage and the authors model the process of answering questions effectively through that narrative, ensuring that students have enough key points to achieve full marks. End-of-chapter activities consolidate and extend learning. > Benefit from pedagogic and academic expertise. The authors are highly experienced teachers and examiners who know how to spark critical curiosity in students. Each book has been rigorously reviewed by an academic from the University of Glasgow, so you can rest assured that the content is accurate and up to date.

It will help you to: Check what you know - the warm-up activities in the knowledge booster section help you recap what you already know about the topic. Understand the exam questions - the exam skills section break down each type of questions so you can see how it works, then the 'steps to success' skills builder shows you how to construct the answer Practice with exam-style questions - the practice paper give you the change to putt your skills into action, writing straight into the book, supported by plenty of hand hints and tips to keep you focused Develop your skills and understanding - the example answers to the proactive paper use student-friendly mark schemes and annotations to show you what makes them successful responses.