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Books > Children's & Educational > Humanities > History
Age range 9+ Six women tried and convicted for a crime of their
times. Six incredible true stories spanning five centuries: the
heretic, the witch, the young first-fleeter transported to
Australia; the Indian princess turned suffragette, wartime spy and
Conscientious Objector. Inspirational? Foolish? Wronged? Now you
can judge if these six women received a fitting punishment
One of a series, this book on the Aztecs, describes what their
lives were like, their beliefs, why they are important and includes
a story and activities. Other books in the series are Ancient
China, Vikings and Ancient Egypt. The text includes information on
the Aztec world, the great speakers, Aztec Gods, Aztec temples,
farming, food, codices and the coming of the Spanish.
Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary
people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in
a new and exciting way. You may already know that Stephen Hawking
was a scientist, but did you know he kept bees in his basement as a
little boy? Or that he ran over Prince Charles's toes with his
wheelchair? This graphic retelling of Stephen's story gives
children a colourful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up
in, while educating them on everything from black holes to the Big
Bang. The 'Great Lives in Graphics' series is a new way of looking
at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the
essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them
with lesser-known facts and trivia and uses infographics to show
them in a fresh, visual way that is genuinely engaging for children
and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often
surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy.
Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and
informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main
subject of the book, but also about the cultural background of the
time in which that person lived. * A genuinely engaging way to
explore great lives * Aimed at children and young adults aged 8 to
12 * Conveys the life of a notable figure in an accessible and fun
way * Fact-packed infographics capture the key information about
each person's life and work * Builds into a colour-coded library of
collectible biographies * Instant, fun, striking and enjoyable to
dip into * Always educational, but also surprising. Each book
includes 15 spreads, all of which feature an introductory paragraph
and a visual concept. There are a few set concepts in each book:
Introduction - an inspirational overview of their life,
highlighting obstacles faced and the tenacity required to overcome
them. Timeline spread - charting their life from birth to death and
including major world events, putting their story in historical
context. Family outline - early family life and experiences in
education, relating them to similar questions and challenges
children face today. Geographical overview - map showing the
important places that feature in their lives, for example where
they were born, worked, lived and died. Glossary - helping children
to expand their vocabulary. Information is presented as visually as
possible, be it a set of numbers or even a single number expressed
with repeated icons. 'Versus' spreads highlight anything that
compares and contrasts. 'Did You Know' facts, definition boxes and
inspiring quotes accompany each spread.
Brand new from the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's
time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly
intriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary. Terry
Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most annihilating
kings, bringing you William the Conqueror's thoughts on: the
Normans! England! Matilda! the French! military! the Church!
battles! Hastings! Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most
extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your
mind. 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 William's life and the history of the Middle Ages,
the Secret Diary of William the Conqueror reveals his: ascension to
the Duke of Normandy relations with the Church battles with the
French meeting of Matilda feuding family battle of Hastings ...
right up to the end of his life in 1087. Each diary is the perfect
introduction to a pivotal era in British History, brilliantly
immersive and sure to capture the imagination!
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.
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Raspberry Red
(Hardcover)
Tuula Pere; Illustrated by Georgia Styloy; Edited by Susan Korman
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R713
R608
Discovery Miles 6 080
Save R105 (15%)
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Re-Discovering the Past is SHP's ideal series for mixed-ability
teaching in Key Stage 3, combining clear author text, accessible
but worthwhile activities and clear lines of enquiry. About the
series Through this series you can ensure your teaching of National
Curriculum History is totally accessible, interesting and
worthwhile. It is based on the Schools History Project's
awarding-winning series Discovering the Past but for this series
SHP have: . streamlined the content, . simplified the language, .
scaffolded the tasks, while retaining their characteristic emphasis
on challenging readers to think deeply and pursue historical
enquiry. SHP have also provided extensive support for further
differentiation through FREE online support material via the Hodder
History Nest. About this title Re-Discovering the Making of the UK
provides an accessible textbook for the early modern part of the
revised History National Curriculum: 'The development of Church,
state and society in Britain 1509-1745'. It investigates four key
topics: - Daily life in the 1500s (for the rich, the poor, and
family life) - Religious change in Tudor times (from the English
Reformation to the Gunpowder Plot) - The English Civil War (from
1642 to the Restoration) - The Scientific Revolution (viewed in
context) The Making of the UK Special Needs Support Materials and
Re-Discovering the Making of the UK Teacher's Resource Book are
available FREE from the Hodder History Nest. The full series:
Re-discovering Medieval Realms 1066-1500 Re-discovering the Making
of the United Kingdom 1500-1750 Re-discovering Britain 1750-1900
Re-discovering the Twentieth Century World
Make the mythology of Ancient Egypt come to life for young readers
through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations.
Discover the gods and goddesses behind the myths and the powers
they used to control and change the world. There's Ra, the sun god
who created the world, and Osiris, the god of the dead and ruler of
the underworld, plus many more. Sidebars, facts and infographics
help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life
of Ancient Egypt.
We all have rights. But the rights we have now were not always
protected. For hundreds of years, brave men and women have fought
and even died to win the rights that we now enjoy. These are their
stories.
An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which
helps to make sense of today. The present can loom very large in a
child's mind: all the crises and challenges of the modern world can
feel overwhelming and at times dispiriting. This book is a big
history of the world, from the beginnings of the universe to now,
which places the reader at its centre. It encourages them to think
about how and why they experience the world as they do and offers a
helpful perspective by placing their thoughts and feelings in the
context of our history and evolution. Big Ideas From History is an
immense story of what has happened through time that speaks
personally and constructively to a growing mind. What might the
dinosaurs or the ancient Egyptians, the Aztec warriors or the
Enlightenment thinkers of the 18th century tell us that could be
interesting and useful to hear now? The insights we need are
scattered in time and place, waiting to be discovered. The book
also looks to the future and asks the reader to imagine a world
they would like to live in. What might they learn from
self-knowledge? How can they grow, develop and create their own
place in history? It is a thoughtful and inspiring introduction to
the world around us, which encourages the child to engage with
themselves and others through history.
"Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, 'Onward!' the sailors
cry; Carry the lad who's born to be king Over the sea to Skye."
Sung throughout the world, the Skye Boat Song evocatively brings
alive the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's famous journey from the
Outer Hebrides to Skye, off Scotland's west coast, after his defeat
at the Battle of Culloden. This stunning picture book, inspired by
the lyrics of the traditional Scottish folksong, illustrates the
true story of one of Scotland's most famous heroes and introduces
children to this dramatic period of Scottish history. The beautiful
landscapes and seascapes of Scotland's west coast are captured by
Alfredo Belli's stunning illustrations.
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Too Young to What?
(Hardcover)
Crystel Patterson; Illustrated by Brian A. Young; Edited by Amanda McFarlane
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R521
Discovery Miles 5 210
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Learn how to read hieroglyphs in this compelling puzzle adventure
story, publishing 200 years after the Rosetta Stone was deciphered!
Written by award-winning author Andy Seed, in consultation with
experts at the British Museum, and sumptuously illustrated in
colour by highly acclaimed artist James Weston Lewis. When ancient
Egyptian friends, Nub and Iteti, overhear a gang of tomb robbers
plotting to raid Queen Neith's tomb, they set off on a quest to
stop them. But there are lots of clues and puzzles to solve along
the way, from a suspicious list of hieroglyphic words found in the
marketplace to a confusing maze across the River Nile. Will they
get there in time to stop the robbers unleashing a terrible curse?
And who was behind the evil plot all along? With breathtaking
artwork, fascinating facts about ancient Egypt and a fold-out guide
at the back of the book which explains how to read hieroglyphs and
contains an easy-to-use hieroglyphic dictionary, this is the
perfect book for children who love history and hair-raising
adventures. Featuring hieroglyphic messages, mazes, logic puzzles
and more, children will enjoy immersing themselves in ancient Egypt
and taking part in the story. A page of solutions is included at
the end of the book.
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Queen Amina
(Hardcover)
Rosemond Sarpong Owens; Illustrated by Amina Yaqoob
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R544
Discovery Miles 5 440
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This wonderfully illustrated infographic book is filled with visual
representations to captivate children and teach them the secrets of
our history through the stories of ancient civilizations. Through
intuitive infographic tables, children will learn all the
curiosities and fun facts of each people with similarities and
differences. From food and housing to daily life and great
inventions: the pages of this book will lead children in discovery
of the best story of all: the one of mankind!
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History Atlas
(Hardcover)
Thiago de Moraes; Illustrated by Thiago de Moraes
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R506
Discovery Miles 5 060
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Prepare to embark on a global tour through time. You might want to
take a map... But this is no ordinary atlas. The maps in History
Atlas are rich visual extravaganzas, packed with kings, queens,
heroes, villains, inventors, artists and explorers. Travel from
Ancient Egypt and Rome to Ethiopia, Russia and China, and meet
movers and shakers of world history from Genghis Khan to Martin
Luther King. With quirky facts, astonishing characters, humorous
details and compelling stories, this is history at its most
entertaining.
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