|
Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History > General
This is a new edition of this best-selling "Scottie", recast and
rewritten for readers of 10 upwards. The aims of the Jacobites and
the background to the risings of Viscount Dundee (1689), the Earl
of Mar (1715), and Charles Edward Stuart (1745) are explained, and
this colourful but bloody period in Scotland's past brought vividly
to life. The telling is illuminated by extracts from original
documents, genealogical chart of the royal families of Scotland and
England, and maps and battle plans. Illustrated in full colour with
drawings, and with portraits, prints, and objects from National
Museums Scotland and other national collections, this work includes
an additional 8-page section in black and white that includes
Jacobite songs and story-poems, a Jacobite quiz, and the original
Rob Roy board game.
My Story: Ignatius Sancho is the extraordinary true story of a
young boy's life: a slave, a servant, a business owner, a
campaigner, a composer, a writer. Greenwich 1738, and
eight-year-old Ignatius lives with three sisters. Not as a member
of their family, but more or less a pet - a toy. He serves them
breakfast, lunch and dinner, fetches and carries, does their
bidding and all without thanks or a smile. He lives with the
constant possibility of being sent away to a sugar plantation - to
endure back-breaking work away from everything and everyone he has
ever known. When the threat of being sent back to the West Indies
to be enslaved on a plantation becomes suddenly all too real,
Ignatius must escape and start to build a real and brilliant life
for himself. an inspirational story based on real life perfect for
anyone wanting to understand more about Britain's role in the
transatlantic slave trade an empowering and important read. "I have
to sit down. I need to wipe my eyes. Imagine, me, the little boy
who slaved for the sisters and had to fight so hard to be able to
read and write, has become the first black man to have a say in who
governs England." Experience history first-hand with My Story.
In 1942, a young woman named Sophie Scholl arrives in Munich to
begin her studies at university. Reunited with her beloved brother
Hans, a medical student, she finds new friends in a group of young
Germans united in their passion for jazz music, dancing, art and
philosophy - all things that the Nazi regime regards with deep
suspicion. In her lectures, Sophie hears whispers of a mysterious
group called The White Rose who dare to defy the Nazis. Incendiary
leaflets begin to appear, protesting the betrayals and atrocities
of the fascist regime and calling on others to act. At the same
time, Sophie discovers that her new friends, including her brother,
are united by more than just their love of art and music. Soon, she
will become another petal of The White Rose and be drawn into a
world of rebellion and subterfuge, compelled to carry out acts of
great danger and courage.
The second book in the Secret Squid search-and-find series. This
time Secret Squid is exploring some of the most incredible castles
in the history of the world. See these incredible buildings as they
would have looked in their heyday. Secret Squid is a master of
disguise who can hide in many places at one, so you'll need to keep
your eyes peeled! Explore 7 different types of castle from
different times and places around the world. Can you find all 70 of
Secret Squid's hiding places? Discover the history of the people
who would have lived in the castles. Experience the drama of castle
life, with knights, kings, jesters and more! Bright, fun
illustrated scenes, packed with humorous details, bring these
mesmerizing places to life, while bite-size facts unpack their
history. There's so much more to discover on each page!
From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories - a hilarious
and equally gory spin-off series delving into the diaries of famous
people of the past! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort
of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Henry VIII's Secret Diary.
First! Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most
tyrannical kings, bringing you Henry VIII's thoughts on: the Plague
Christmas his wives the French executions the Church his wives!
Scotland feasts his wives!! hunting Horrible Histories' Secret
Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all
time will blow your mind. ABOUT THE SERIES Horrible Histories'
Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction to important figures
from history. Fully illustrated throughout and told from the
character's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary
reveals the (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during the
events that shaped their lives. Covering key moments in Henry's
life and the history of the Tudor period, the Secret Diary of Henry
VIII reveals his: reaction to the death of his father, Henry VII
experience at the field of the cloth of gold relations with the
Churchhopes for a son thoughts on his enemies and his allies right
up to the end of his life in 1547. Each diary is the perfect
introduction to a pivotal era in British History, brilliantly
immersive and sure to capture the imagination!
Exam board: Eduqas Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching:
September 2016 First exams: June 2018 Endorsed by Eduqas Help every
student to achieve their best, with bespoke support for Eduqas GCSE
History from the leading History publisher for secondary schools.
Structured around the key questions in the 2016 specification, this
book: > Develops in-depth subject knowledge through clear and
detailed coverage of the important themes, perspectives and
developments > Builds students' historical skills and thinking
as they progress through a range of activities and questions >
Prepares students for assessment by providing step-by-step guidance
and model answers for each question type > Increases
understanding and enjoyment by including a rich variety of source
material that brings different periods to life
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 English (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. *Each unit addresses an area of
difficulty with a unique approach, to develop and extend students'
skills.
|
You may like...
Disasters
Brenda Z Guiberson
Paperback
R300
Discovery Miles 3 000
|