Discover all the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Slimy Stuarts are ready to uncover, including: why some slimy Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas which king picked his nose and never washed his hands and why people wore fish on their feet! * fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible 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!

You've probably heard of Joan of Arc...She's dead famous for leading the French army into battle, going up in smoke when she was burnt at the stake, and being an absolute saint. But have you heard that Joan was always having to prove she wasn't a witch, loved writing cheeky letters to very important people, and made the King of France look like a complete coward Yes, even though she's dead, Joan's still full of surprises. Now you can get the inside story with Joan's secret diary, read the news that set France ablaze in The Gallic Globe, and find out exactly how a teenage girl gave an entire army it's marching orders.

Exam board: ISEB Level: 13+ CE and KS3 Subject: History First exams: November 2022 Hone exam technique and boost confidence for the ISEB CE 13+ History exam with this ISEB-endorsed, essential exam practice book. * Practise for all areas of study in the ISEB CE 13+ specification: Covers practice questions for Medieval Realms (1066-1485), The Making of the UK (1485-1750) and Britain and Empire (1750-1914). * Identify changes in the format of the new exam: Helpful introduction explains the new exam format and requirements, with guidance on how to approach questions. * Feel fully prepared for the exam: Practise ISEB exam-style questions in line with the new format of the exam for both the unseen evidence questions and essay questions for each area of study. * Improve exam results with extensive practice: Example answers for the essay and evidence questions, with guidance on what makes a strong answer. Cover all the content which could be tested in the exam with Common Entrance 13+ History Revision Guide (ISBN: 9781398317932).

Born in 1642, Sir Isaac Newton is famous for creating the foundations of modern science and our understanding of how the universe works. Newton's remarkable range of discoveries include gravity, the three "Laws of Motion" that form the basis of modern physics, and a new type of maths called calculus. This book looks at Newton's life and work, and shows how his discoveries both changed society at the time and influenced people in the future.

A gripping heart-in-your-mouth adventure told by Eve, a Tudor girl who sets out on a dangerous journey to change her life for the better. Voices: Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story brings Eve and her mother, who was stolen from her family in Mozambique as a child, from the Southwark slums of Elizabethan London to England's southern coast. When they hear from a Mary Rose survivor that one of the African free-divers who was sent to salvage its treasures is alive and well and living in Southampton, mother and daughter agree to try to find him and attempt to dive the wreck of another ship, rumoured to be rich with treasures. But will the pair survive when the man arrives to claim his 'share'? Will Eve overcome her fear of the water to help rescue her mother? In this thrilling adventure based on real events, Patrice Lawrence shows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure to hook young readers. ABOUT THE SERIES VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.