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Which Viking places or remains still exist in the UK today? And
what do they tell us about how the Vikings lived? This book takes a
tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse
of how Vikings built their houses and communities as well as why
they are significant.
Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from
crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build
super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these
and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories
behind different colours, and the roles they've played throughout
history. From black to white, and all the colours in between, every
shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a
stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed
by illustrated entries exploring the `colourful' history of
particular shades. With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and
engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the
mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.
Included in Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of
2022 In this real-life adventure, daredevil and groundbreaking
journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race against each
other-and the clock-as they circle the globe by ship, train, and
foot. Join these two stereotype-shattering reporters as they prove
that not only is traveling around the world possible, but that
women are just as curious, capable, and courageous as any man.
Nellie Bly was an energetic and eager reporter, but she wasn't able
to think of a good story for her editors. Wishing she was on the
other end of the earth, Nellie had an inspiration-she would travel
around the world, just like in the fictional adventure book Around
the World in Eighty Days. When a fellow journalist, Elizabeth
Bisland, heard about Nellie's plans, she decided to up the
stakes-by beating Nellie in her own race! This exciting American
history story about two pioneering women who paved the way for
equality will inspire young readers. The perfect choice for parents
and teachers looking for: Books for kids ages 7 - 10 about women's
history Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring
books for girls American history books for kids
Board: AQA Examination: History Specification: GCSE 9-1 Type: Study
Guide No separate workbook required! Everything you need for
success in this essential all-in-one revision and exam practice
series covering the most popular GCSE 9-1 History studies. Each
revision and practice guide is written by history experts and uses
an active, stepped approach to revision to maximise learning. This
guide offers clear and focused content coverage, key features such
as timelines and structured exam practice and advice to help you
achieve higher marks. With loads of exam-style practice questions
(and answers) you can't go wrong! Books in this series cover the
following: AQA Paper 1 Section A - Period Studies (Germany,
1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship) AQA Paper 1 Section B -
Wider world depth studies (Conflict and tension between East and
West, 1945-1972) Edexcel Paper 2 - Period Studies (Superpower
relations and the Cold War, 1941-91) Edexcel Paper 3 - Modern depth
study (Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39) The accompanying app uses
cutting-edge technology to help you revise on-the-go to: Use the
free, personalised digital revision planner and get stuck into the
quick tests to check your understanding Download our free revision
cards which you can save to your phone to help you revise on the go
Implement 'active' revision techniques - giving you lots of tips
and tricks to help the knowledge sink in Active revision is easy
with the following features included throughout the study guides:
Do it! Short activities to consolidate your knowledge and
understanding of the text Check it! End of topic quick quizzes to
check you've understood the topic Define it! Definitions of
unfamiliar language in the text and important subject terminology
Nail it! Authoritative essential tips and guidance to help you
understand what's required in the AQA exam Snap it! Read it, snap
it on your phone, revise it...helps you retain key facts Stretch
it! Support for the really tough stuff that will get you higher
grades Work it! Exam questions broken down into manageable steps
We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education to
gain endorsement for this title. New edition to match the revised
Cambridge IGCSETM, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level syllabuses
(0470/0977/2147) for examination from 2024. Rely on author Ben
Walsh's bestselling approach to navigate through the syllabus
content and help students acquire the skills they need. The book
covers all the Key Questions and Focus Points for Core Content
Option B 'The 20th century: International Relations since 1919' and
selected depth studies: Germany, 1918-45; Russia, 1905-41; The USA,
1919-41. - Deepen understanding through clear and engaging text to
build the content knowledge required by the course. - Develop
analytical skills through carefully designed Focus Tasks on all the
Focus Points or Key Questions from the syllabus. - Get a feel for
the period and the issues through abundant source material that
also ensures regular practice of source evaluation skills. -
Remember historical facts better through memorable diagrams and
timelines. - Consolidate learning with Focus on features suggesting
how to tackle exam-style questions.
This Student Book provides support for Edexcel's 2008
specification. Packed full of exam tips and activities, students
can be sure they develop all the historical skills and
understanding they need to be fully prepared.
Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-39 Student Book is part of Oxford's
brand new Edexcel GCSE History series. This textbook series
provides the most up-to-date Edexcel exam practice and a
tried-and-trusted accessible approach to help students get the best
grades they are capable of, and enjoy their history lessons. This
textbook is written as part of our commitment to the inclusive
presentation of diverse histories, and developed by a team of
practising teachers with Edexcel examining experience and led by
Aaron Wilkes, head of history, PGCE History lead and trusted
author. This modern depth study explores the social, economic, and
political situation in Germany, from the early days of the Weimar
Republic, to the rise of Hitler, and the impact on life under the
Nazi Party's control. Exam-style Questions, Nail it! features and
carefully Sources and Interpretations help students prepare for
their Edexcel exam. Meanwhile, Later On and Earlier On features
help students make connections across time periods. How to...Exam
Practice pages provide step-by-step, accessible ways to practise
essential history skills. Perfect for use alongside Kerboodle,
which is packed full of auto-marked quizzes, exam practice, film
clips of interviews with historians, and continuing exam support.
We are working towards endorsement of this textbook from Edexcel.
_______________ Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate
Greenaway Children's Book Awards 2018 _______________ Uncover the
true story of an Egyptian king, and the 20th century explorer who
found him. Discover the troubles Tutankhamun faced as a young king,
his untimely death, and his legacy, which lay hidden for centuries.
Pore over his treasures, learn the steps of mummification, and see
Tutankhamun's fascinating story bought to life. Travel through
history with Howard Carter, on his quest to uncover Tutankhamun's
hidden tomb, his incredible discovery, and our continued hunt to
understand and unearth the riches of Ancient Egyptian life. Prepare
to be amazed as you uncover the story of the most famous boy king,
and a world-changing discovery. _______________ This captivating
retelling brings to life a truly fascinating period of history in a
big, beautiful book full of illustrations, maps, inventories,
graphic novel storyboards and more.
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 issues, events and concepts >
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 the
period to life
Comic, colourful and succinct, with short text, lots of pictures
and jokey captions, this is a brilliant introduction to the story
of Ireland. From its pictorial endpaper maps to the panels of
'Irish Icons' ranging from Brian Boru to the Abbey Theatre, it is
packed with useful and fascinating information. A story that is
often complicated and turbulent is told with sensitivity and
clarity, from the first legends right up to the present day. The
Story of Ireland is the follow-up to Richard Brassey and Stewart
Ross's The Story of Scotland, which won the Saltire Society/TES
Award for Educational Publications and the Scottish Arts Council
Children's Book Award.
Exam board: OCR (Specification B, SHP) Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject:
History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 An
OCR endorsed textbook Let SHP successfully steer you through the
OCR B specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series,
combining best practice teaching methods and worthwhile tasks to
develop students' historical knowledge and skills. > Tackle
unfamiliar topics with confidence: The engaging, accessible text
covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent
study > Ease the transition to GCSE: Step-by-step enquiries
inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning
and ensure continuous progression within and across units >
Build the knowledge and understanding that students need to
succeed: The scaffolded three-part task structure enables students
to record, reflect on and review their learning > Boost student
performance: Suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to
excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible
to all > Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: A range of
purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is
embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance
understanding > Develop students' sense of period: Memorable
case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos bring
fascinating events and people to life
Roll up, roll up! Get your special edition copy of the Anglo-Saxon
Times today! Bursting with news and features, including headline
news, religious news, farming news, food and drink, fashion
highlights, arts and entertainment, property, handy hints and even
items for sale, you will find everything you need to know about
what's going on in Anglo-Saxon England. Written and designed in a
newspaper style, the Anglo-Saxon Times covers the KS2 History
Curriculum in a fun and inventive way.
How did teddies get their name? When were yo-yos first made? What
were the Teletubbies? From toy cars to Barbies, Rubik's cubes to
Fortnite, the toys children play with have changed a lot over the
past century. But some of the toys that your grandparents played
with in their youth may not be that different to the ones you play
with now! Find out all about the history of toys, what has changed
and what hasn't, and what children have loved to play with through
the decades.
History of full of liars. Not just little-white-telling liars, but
big-honkin', whopper-telling liars - people who can convince us
that even the most improbable, outrageous, nonsensical stories are
true. And the worst part is that we believe them. Whoppers tells
the story of history's greatest liars and the lies they told,
providing a mix of narrative profiles of super-famous liars, lies,
and/or hoaxes, as well as more obscure episodes.
Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist, Nelson
Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South
Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity.
2018 marks a hundred years since his birth. From artists to
aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great
Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing
children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun,
accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie,
Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives
tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the
world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh
design to bring their incredible stories to life.
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Celts
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Joe Fullman
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Step into the world of the Celts with this book. Make a Celtic
chariot, wear a torc, create face paint for battle, use Ogham to
write your name, play a tune on a Celtic harp and make tribal
coins. Informative text and unique activities combine to bring
ancient civilizations to life.
This series examines the lives, culture and contributions of
ancient civilisations. With clear, informative text, original
source materials and easy-to-interpret maps and diagrams, it
answers the questions that young readers are likely to ask about
ancient civilisations. New editions feature improved, more
accessible text and a fresh design. Colourful photographs bring
history to life and further resources add help with research.
This captivating children's atlas gives a complete history of the
life and times of our world, through a series of stunning,
specially commissioned 3D maps. Wrap up warm for a trip to the Ice
Age, wonder at the invention of the wheel, show your support at the
French Revolution, and blast off for the Moon landings! This
fascinating history book for kids showcases the impact of global
events over millennia and centuries past. From ancient times to the
21st century, these colourful, detailed maps pinpoint exactly when
and where the most important events and movements in history
happened, as well as the part they all played in shaping the world
today. Children aged 9+ will love to travel through time right up
until recent history, including World War II and the Space Age.
This historical map book for children features: - More than 60
global, continental and regional maps that plot the geographical
spread of the most important events, movements, and civilizations
in world history, encouraging learning and stimulating interest in
the wider world. - Beautifully illustrated and specially
commissioned maps, designed to bring an instant understanding of
the subject, and how, where, and when the relevant events occurred.
- Key events in history like the spread of the Black Death, the
expansion of the Roman Empire, the impact of World War II. What's
Where on Earth? History Atlas is totally unique and the ideal book
for anyone and everyone who wants to know more about the world.
This round-the-world trip begins with the first humans and cities
before visiting the Egyptian pharaohs and experiencing the rise of
the Roman Empire. This History Atlas is the perfect gift for
children curious about the past and the world around them, as well
as parents and educators looking for a visual way to tell stories.
Lift off in the hilarious edge-of-your-seat adventure series that
is a home alone story with a difference! Written by the inimitable
Larry Hayes and hilariously illustrated by Katie Abey, this is the
perfect read for fans of David Solomons, Tom Gates and Back to the
Future! Fresh from saving their parents from the jaws of frenzied
billionaire Mr Noah, ten-year-old Eliza and her genius little
brother, Johnnie, are called upon once again. Their parents have
disappeared into thin air and it's up to the kids to save the day,
travelling back in time to 5000 BC Egypt! Can they overcome
friendly locals, a mysterious boy-god, snakes, a rainbow-coloured
Sphinx and another plot to end the world? And - most importantly of
all - will they survive TIME TRAVEL? For more out-of-this-world
adventure don't forget to read about Eliza and Johnnie's first
adventure in How to Survive Without Grown-Ups. Out now!
Discover all the foul facts about the history of air travel with
history's most horrible headlines: in-flight edition. The master of
making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the skies.
From the Chinese prisoners who were sent up on kites and the brave
but foolish failures who jumped from a height on home-made wings to
the first real successes of the Montgolfier balloon and the Wright
Brothers' powered flight. It's all in Horrible Histories: Up in the
Air: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising
stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a
fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for
fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun
and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining
children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show,
magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories:
the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect
the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!
The past was a miserable place to be. There was a war around every
corner. People were often so ill that they were dying. Disaster was
never far away and crime was happening all over the place. Be
brave. Take a journey through hideous history and see if you emerge
from the other side...
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Angry Aztecs
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Terry Deary; Illustrated by Martin Brown
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Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs,
including why the Aztecs liked to eat scum, when the world is going
to end and their horrible habit of drinking live toads in wine.
With a bold, accessible new look, revised by the author and
illustrated throughout, these bestselling titles are sure to be a
huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. 2013 is
the twentieth anniversary of Horrible Histories.
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