Hello! I am Daisy the History Doll, and I have been lucky enough to live with some very clever and determined girls and boys, and to help them FIND A WAY to do great things! By helping them do what they wanted, I often found myself 'the first doll' ever to have done certain things! In this story I live with Aleck, who grew up to invent something that has changed the world. He did not set out to do this, and the story of how and why he succeeded makes for a thought provoking read for all ages! This book will appeal to all children who wonder what they might do in the world and how they can reach their goal. It is written in language simple enough for a young child to understand if it is read to them, but with a story that is suitable for an older reader to enjoy. Parents should find this an interesting book to share with their children, to explore the idea of history, and how it has led to the world of today.

Hello! I am Daisy the History Doll and I have been lucky enough to live with some very clever and determined girls and boys and to help them FIND A WAY to do great things. ! By helping them to do what they wanted, I often found myself 'the first doll' to have ever done certain things! In this story I live with Elizabeth who grew up to be the first qualified and registered doctor in Britain in the 19th century. She had quite a battle to achieve her aim - but together we FOUND A WAY! This book will appeal to all children who wonder what they might do in the world and how they can reach their goal. It is written in language simple enough for a young child to understand if it is read to them, but with a story that is suitable for an older reader to enjoy. Parents should find this an interesting story to share with their children and explore the idea of history and how it has led to the world of today.

Every year, hundreds of the most beautiful people in the world come to New York to become models. At age fourteen, Cheryl Diamond was one of them. Living on her own in a run-down apartment, Cheryl spent her days on go-sees, runways, and shoots, surviving hand-to-mouth, while taking in everything she could about the tough and sleazy modeling industry. She watched other girls make mistakes, and swore she wouldn't be a victim...until a career-altering event changed her life and nearly ruined her shot at her dream. This is the riveting, true account of Cheryl's triumphant rise, disastrous fall, and phoenix-like comeback in one of the hottest and most demanding industries in the world.

Intervention workbook for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History The American West, c1835-1895 This workbook: addresses the most common barriers to learning history at grade 5, as identified from past student exam papers is ideally suited for students working towards grades 4 and 5, with stretch activities to allow you to reach grade 6 develops and boosts the skills you need for the new GCSE (9-1) assessments, with ready-to-use examples and activities build around exam-style questions uses a unique, systematic approach can be used on your own or with a teacher's support Other workbooks in our Target history series, for grades 5 and 9, include: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c.1060-1088 (grades 5 and 9) Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present (grades 5 and 9) Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588 (grades 5 and 9) Medicine in Britain, c1250-present (grades 5 and 9) Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-1991 (grades 5 and 9) Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1939 (grades 5 and 9)

Content covered: Getting the vote The First World War Conflict in the 20th Century The Holocaust The Middle East What's the best way to bring about change?

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public. Anne Frank was born in Germany to a loving family. But when World War II broke out, Anne and her family had to hide in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Here, Anne wrote her famous diary, describing her belief in people's goodness and her hopes for peace. After the war, her diary captured the hearts of the public and she became one of the most important diarists of the 20th century. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Anne's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Dive into history and explore the Progressive Era, a time of real change for the United States. Discover the changes inspirational men and women were able to make for better work conditions, women s rights, and breaking up monopolies. The change makers were Presidents, writers, reformers, and suffragists, all working hard to make the United States better.This book builds content knowledge across multiple social studies disciplines. The text features include a Reader s Guide, side bars, table of contents, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. The Your Turn! activity extends learning and challenges students to use higher-order thinking skills. The leveled text accommodates below-level, above-level, and English language learners. This book is perfect for projects and reports and great for homeschool, learning at-home, or classroom libraries. Aligns to state standards and readies students for college and career.Learn about the leaders with powerful voices and willing to stand up for what they knew was right. The engaging photos, interesting primary sources, and fascinating side bars will keep students reading cover-to-cover.

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

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 AQA 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

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: SQA Level: National 4 & 5 Subject: History First teaching: September 2017 First assessment: Summer 2018 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.

In this fascinating biography, readers will learn about the amazing life of Eleanor Roosevelt as she strived for equality of all. Lively images and a timeline help show children Eleanor's inspiring journey as she grew from a young student in England to the First Lady of the United States to the first female member of the United Nations. The informational text, supportive glossary, table of contents, and index work together with the bright images to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content.

Exam board: Pearson Edexcel Level: International GCSE (9-1) Subject: History First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Endorsed for Pearson Edexcel qualifications Follow the tried-and-tested methods of bestselling author Ben Walsh. This book builds the skills required for exam success, helps students to remember all the content and makes History really interesting. The authors have listened to feedback from teachers and students about the challenging aspects of the specification, to ensure that they deliver the support you need. You can rely on this textbook to: > Ensure that History is accessible to all. Straightforward language, manageable chunks of text and plenty of bullet points guide you through the content, which is covered in the amount of depth that students need > Bring historical events, people and developments to life. Ben Walsh is known for selecting memorable sources and extracts that work alongside the narrative to draw out the big concepts within each topic > Focus on what really matters. The features in the book are designed to consolidate students' knowledge of the key points - from 'Focus' boxes and regular 'Knowledge check' questions to end-of-chapter summaries > Break down exam skills into small steps. Activities throughout the chapters and larger 'Focus tasks' teach students how to select, organise and use their knowledge to explain, analyse, evaluate and make judgements > Provide easy-to-follow exam advice. Clear explanations of the exam requirements, analysis of what a good answer might look like and handy tips help students to feel confident and prepared This book covers the following units: Historical investigations > Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905-24 > The USA, 1918-41 Breadth studies > Changes in medicine, c1848-c1948 > China: conflict, crisis and change, 1900-89 > The Middle East: conflict, crisis and change, 1917-2012

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.