'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4Kids Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian, explores the connections made by people, trade, disease, war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads. From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world wars and politics today, The Silk Roads illustrated edition moves through time and history sewing together the threads from different peoples, empires and continents into a phenomenal history of the globe. With stories from each and every corner of society, Frankopan's magnificent brand new text based on his literary triumph The Silk Roads, sumptuously illustrated by Neil Packer, is a must-have world history. 'An extraordinarily vivid book on an often-neglected corner of history' Inis Reading Guide 'Not just children, but people of any age will find this book an absorbing read' New York Journal of Books 'Peter Frankopan's text is pitched at exactly the right level for children to read and for adults to share with them. The illustrations of Neil Packer are completely captivating ... this is a perfect marriage and a book to treasure' Armadillo magazine 'Studded with stylish, evocative illustrations from Neil Packer ... this is an ambitious account that nevertheless tackles big themes in a friendly, accessible way' History Revealed magazine

Which Christian places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how ancient Christians lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how Christians built their houses and communities as well as why they are significant.

What is the gift of Christmas wrapped in the perfect package? Author Linda Crosland brings the timeless story of the birth of Christ to life in rhyme and verse, in a contemporary way as you've never heard it before. Each full color page is illustrated in beautiful original art. Discover "The Gift" of Christmas and it will become a cherished tradition to be enjoyed each Christmas season

These colourfully illustrated Bible Stories holistically teach YesKids life skills and life values, as well as basic educational skills such as numeracy skills, reading skills, etc. The end result will be kids that say a big Yes! Each story is accompanied by a prayer to help children connect with God and a Christian value which reinforces the story.

Explore the religion of Judaism, including what people believe, how to live a Jewish life, and celebrating special days and festivals. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.

Beautiful, richly coloured illustrations

Over the course of her impactful writing career, Stormie Omartian has inspired millions of women to pray powerfully over their marriages, their families, and their lives. Now Stormie wants to train up the next generation of prayer warriors, teaching tween girls how to talk to God.

In The Power of a Praying® Girl, tweens will learn more than just how to communicate with God. They will discover the Lord’s great love for them, their true spiritual identity, who Jesus is, and how they can invite Him into their hearts.

Each chapter includes some simple questions to help girls grow deeper in their faith and room for them to write down their answers.

Join Stormie in helping tween girls unlock the lifechanging power of prayer.

This engaging devotional is designed to help children build their relationship with God. Explore 101 subjects related to a child's world, and encourage them to think about what God is like, how he cares for them, and how he wants them to live. Appealing illustrations and relatable topics are accompanied by sweet prayers and suggested Scripture to read together. Content Benefits: God and Me will help children feel closer to God as they learn how he cares for them in every situation. * 101 devotions * Themes include feelings, the world, relationships and Christian life * Each devotion includes a short thought, a Bible reference to explore and a prayer * Vibrant and colourful illustrations engage interest * Develops Christian values * Improves world understanding * Encourages adult-child time * Perfect gift idea * Ideal to use with children aged 4 plus

Engage students with religion, philosophy and ethics at Key Stage 3 and encourage them to develop the skills they need to succeed at GCSE. This accessible Student Book is designed to provide a firm foundation for the reformed GCSE specifications, while still allowing you to teach a broad and balanced KS3 curriculum. - Easily introduce a new scheme of work for KS3 with this cost-effective, single-book course that provides 120 ready-made lessons that can be used flexibly over a 2-year or 3-year KS3 - Teach KS3 RE with confidence whatever your level of expertise; this structured course is ready to pick up and teach whether you are an RE specialist or new to teaching the subject - Capture your students' interest with engaging lessons and activities that will encourage them to pursue Religious Education at GCSE - Lay the groundwork for GCSE, equipping your students with a solid grasp of the six major world religions, as well as the core philosophical and ethical issues - Test knowledge and understanding with regular formative assessments that enable students to keep track of their progress throughout the course - Prepare your students for assessment at GCSE, with practice questions for each lesson designed to build the confidence, understanding and evaluative skills needed for GCSE success

As an increasingly significant aspect of primary teaching, "Creative Approaches to Teaching Primary RE "is the essential companion to help bring creativity to life in the classroom.

The text begins with a discussion of creative education and the value of Religious Education, moving on to reflect on the cross-curricular nature of the subject, exploring ways of introducing creativity to the classroom, through the medium of Religious Education.

Each chapter provides ideas and activities demonstrating how pedagogy and theory can be applied in practice within a school setting. The inclusion of case studies will help you consider how to develop creative approaches in all curriculum areas.

This book invites you to ask questions such as:

- What is Creative Education?

- Why should RE be included in the ever-changing curriculum?

- How can I use Religious Education to generate a more creative environment in the classroom?