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Each title in the British History series tells the story of the
people and changing landscape of Britain. In The Georgians, find
out who Bonnie Prince Charlie was, what happened during the
Industrial Revolution, and much more.
Live from the Crypt is an hilarious information series with an
undead chat show format where ghostly historical figures are
interviewed by the diverse crew of the show about their lives and
experiences, featuring quirky illustrations, comic strips and play
script-style text. In this volume, the ghosts of famous pioneers of
the science of electricity are interviewed about their inventions
and discoveries, including Thomas Edison, Michael Faraday and
Nikola Tesla. It is a mind-expanding and side-splitting treat for
young readers.
On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms,
phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by
explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people
have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and
the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these
famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating
illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the
lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will
learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the
Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese
folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found,
but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of
the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old
manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the
whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you
to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily
Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.
This workbook: targets key misconceptions and barriers to help your
students get back on track addresses areas of underperformance in a
systematic way, with a unique approach that builds, develops and
extends students' skills gets students ready for the new GCSE (9-1)
assessments with exercises focused around exam-style questions
provides ready-to-use examples and activities, aligned to the
Pearson Progression Map, freeing up your time to focus on working
directly with students fits around your needs, being flexible as
part of an intervention strategy or for independent student work
addresses an area of difficulty in each unit with a unique
approach, to develop and extend students' skills.
Exam board: AQA; OCR Level: AS/A-level Subject: History First
teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017
(A-level) Put your trust in the textbook series that has given
thousands of A-level History students deeper knowledge and better
grades for over 30 years. Updated to meet the demands of today's
A-level specifications, this new generation of Access to History
titles includes accurate exam guidance based on examiners' reports,
free online activity worksheets and contextual information that
underpins students' understanding of the period. > Develop
strong historical knowledge: In-depth analysis of each topic is
both authoritative and accessible > Build historical skills and
understanding: Downloadable activity worksheets can be used
independently by students or edited by teachers for classwork and
homework > Learn, remember and connect important events and
people: An introduction to the period, summary diagrams, timelines
and links to additional online resources support lessons, revision
and coursework > Achieve exam success: Practical advice matched
to the requirements of your A-level specification incorporates the
lessons learnt from previous exams > Engage with sources,
interpretations and the latest historical research: Students will
evaluate a rich collection of visual and written materials, plus
key debates that examine the views of different historians
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