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 With FREE Pearson Revise App Take control of your revision and confidently prepare for exams anywhere, anytime. View all revision topics in one place, take quick quizzes, track your progress and link to the Revision Guide for more in-depth study. You will be able to enter the code from the book into the free app to unlock online pages from revision guide. (Available for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths, Science, History and Business from September 2020.)

Exam board: Pearson Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2021 First exams: Summer 2022 Target success in Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style questions, revision tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes every student can: > Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner > Enjoy an interactive approach to revision, with clear topic summaries that consolidate knowledge and related activities that put the content into context > Build, practise and enhance exam skills by progressing through activities set at different levels > Improve exam technique through exam-style questions and sample answers with commentary > Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the activities available online

Travel 20,000 years into the past and discover what life as a caveman was like in this prehistoric picture book by a prodigiously talented artist. One day a little boy is walking along when he trips, stumbles and falls ... into the Stone Age! He meets a girl his own age and her tribe, and learns all about their way of life. He watches them make tools, clothes and weapons. He sees how they hunt, fish, cook, celebrate - and even how they paint on the walls of caves. But when a furious cave bear attacks, he wakes up back in his own time where everyone tells him it was only a dream. But was it?

Marie Curie is known as one of the most revolutionary scientists of all time. She transformed the way people look at the world of energy, but her work with radium lead to her death. Read all about this fascinating 20th century superstar! Developed by Timothy Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this biography includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students' higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

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

Understand the experiences of people of African descent in Britain from Tudor times, through the ages of revolutions and radical politics, to modern Britain. This book features depth enquiries on individual people, site enquiries and thematic enquiries. The textbooks that belong in your classroom. The people and stories that belong in your curriculum. Looking to diversify your KS3 curriculum? > A new focus on... is designed to be used flexibly, with enquiries that will complement and enhance your existing schemes of work. > Look at topics through a different lens, see the past from many perspectives and question traditional narratives. This exciting new series publishes in 2023.

A SECOND AMAZING ADVENTURE begins as Hetty and her dad arrive at their beach hut for the summer. A summer storm uncovers mysterious clues which reveal the secrets of the areas smuggling past. Hetty and Charlie are convinced there is treasure hidden somewhere around Hengistbury Head. Does it exist? someone else is also on the trail. The race is on, who will find it first? Life is never quiet when Hetty and Charlie are around the beach huts for the summer! Helen and Sarah have teamed up again following the success of their first adventure story 'Hetty's Hut' which was enjoyed by a wide ranging audience of both young and old. This time they have taken their inspiration from stories of local smugglers as well as the beauty that surrounds them.

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Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures. They may do the same for you too.

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.

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.

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of King Charles. Little Charles always knew that, one day, he would have a big job to do. As the son of Queen Elizabeth II, he was a prince, and in the future, he was to inherit the throne of the United Kingdom. As a young man, he developed a passion for one cause; the environment. Charles recognised that plastics and pollutants were causing harm to Earth, and as the Prince of Wales, he spent all his efforts championing climate justice and sustainability. As a member of the Royal Family, Charles used his power to build important organisations such as The Prince's Trust, a charity that works to improve the lives of young people across the UK. And in 2022, when he became King, he pledged that he would spend the rest of his life serving his people with loyalty, respect and love. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the royal's life, from little prince to grown-up king. 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.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India. As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his parents' values. But as a young man, he started to form beliefs of his own that harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood. Gandhi began to dream of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country - ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free-thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as Mahatma, meaning 'great soul'. 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 the activist'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!

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)

In 2016 the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education published a landmark study, What do students know and understand about the Holocaust? Almost 10,000 students aged 11 to 18 participated in the research. It was the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. The study indicated that the vast majority of young people found the subject interesting and relevant. However, it also revealed that many students did not have clear knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust. Written in direct response to the findings of the 2016 national study, this textbook significantly improves understanding of the Holocaust by: > Providing you with an appropriate historical overview of key aspects of the Holocaust > Helping you to understand the long-standing hatred of Jews (i.e., the roots of antisemitism) > Deepening your knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust > Encouraging you to challenge common myths and misconceptions (e.g., that Hitler was solely responsible for the Holocaust) > Developing your understanding of key historical concepts (e.g., evidence, interpretation, causation, significance) > Enabling you to answer the big historical question: How and why did the Holocaust happen? > Helping you to appreciate the impact of the Holocaust on ordinary people across Europe > Inviting you to consider the importance of the Holocaust and its significance today This textbook is supported by additional materials and teacher guidance notes on the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education website (holocausteducation.org.uk). The original design, development and distribution of this textbook was funded by the Toni Schiff Memorial Fund and the Pears Foundation. The Centre is enormously grateful for their support. The Wiener Holocaust Library also provided considerable assistance in developing the textbook.

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.

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!