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Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching:
September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: Angela
Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new
specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative,
sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension
material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities
to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence,
interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities
has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing
skills most important to historical success. This literacy support
uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English
departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice
questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation
for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed.
This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be
subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to
deliver our qualification.
History of Jamaica has been revised to bring the account of the
island's history up to date. Many maps and photographs have also
been added. This edition of the authoritative History of Jamaica
covers the whole of the history of the island from the arrival of
the Arawaks a thousand years ago until the present day. That
thousand year period has also seen the arrival of the Spaniards and
the extermination of the Amerindians, the coming of the British and
the introduction of slavery, the fight for freedom and the
achievement of Independence. This story, with its many facets: the
Buccaneers, the Maroons, the National Heroes and others, is told by
the Government Archivist in a flowing narrative which is backed by
a knowledge based on the closest contact with original documants.
This highly successful series The People Who Came (Book 1) consists
of three books specifically written for the junior years of
secondary schools in the Caribbean. Unique in its scope, the series
provides a history of the people of the New World from a West
Indian point of view Key features include: * Many maps, diagrams,
illustrations and colour photos throughout * Varied and stimulating
suggestions for follow-up activities at the end of each quarter.
Book one covers the early history of the Amerindian population of
the Americas and of the African, Indian, Chinese and European
people who came to the Caribbean islands. In a lively and direct
style it describes the way in which ordinary men, women and
children lived in these various societies in the past. The book is
lavishly illustrated with colour maps and photographs. At the end
of each chapter there are a wide range of questions and activities
designed both to test knowledge and to stimulate further enquiry
and thought. This edition has been fully updated to give teachers
and students the benefit of the latest historical findings.
WINNER YOUNG QUILLS AWARD BEST HISTORICAL FICTION 2021 12-year-old
Ada is a laundress of little consequence but the new castle
commander Brian de Berclay has his evil eye on her. Perhaps she
shouldn't have secretly fed the young prisoner in the tower. But
when the King of England crosses the border with an army of over
3000 strong, Ada, her friend Godfrey and all at Caerlaverock
suddenly find themselves under attack, with only 60 men for
protection. Soon, rocks and flaming arrows rain from the sky over
Castle Caerlaverock - and Ada has a dangerous choice to make.
Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) History prepares students for the
new specification. These books provide comprehensive coverage of
the latest Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification and are
designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for
the examination: written by a team of highly experienced History
teachers, examiners, and authors each book provides free access to
an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be
accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the
classroom chapters are mapped closely to the specification to
provide comprehensive coverage learning is embedded with exercises,
source materials and exam practice throughout transferable skills,
needed for progression into higher education and employment, are
signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the
skills they're gaining Pearson progression tools allow quick and
easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance
on how to personalise learning solutions. reviewed by a language
specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible
style for students whose first language may not be English glossary
of key History terminology. Student Books will be available for the
following units: Depth Studies Development of Dictatorship: Germany
1918-45 A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1943-72 A Divided
Union: Civil Rights in the USA, 1945-70 Dictatorship and Conflict
in the USSR, 1924-53 Historical Investigations The USA, 1918-41 The
Soviet Union in Revolution, 1905-24 The Origins and Course of the
First World War, 1905-18 Breadth Studies Conflict, Crisis and
Change: China, 1900-1989 Conflict, Crisis and Change: The Middle
East, 1919-2012 The Changing Role of International Organisations:
the League and the UN, 1919-2011 Changes in Medicine, c1848-c1948
Available: May to September 2017
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Would you rather ride a hot-air balloon to the North Pole or cycle
to the South Pole? Go to the toilet inside your spacecraft, or
outside it? Only you can decide! Adventure into the fascinating
world of explorers with this new Would You Rather book! Packed with
fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about
explorers and exploration. Prepare to decide what you would prefer
to eat if you were on a great expedition, if you would rather
explore the highest or lowest point on Earth, and what your packing
essentials would be. Each situation is filled with fascinating and
hilarious details about explorers who have ventured around our
planet and beyond – discover some of the unsung heroes of science
and discovery, and learn more about some of the expeditions that
shaped our understanding of the world! Also available: Would You
Rather? – Vikings Would You Rather? – Ancient Egypt Would You
Rather? – Ancient Romans
Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching:
September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: Angela
Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new
specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative,
sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension
material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities
to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence,
interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities
has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing
skills most important to historical success. This literacy support
uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English
departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice
questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation
for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed.
This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be
subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to
deliver our qualification.
Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths celebrates
heroines from Circe to Psyche, from Athena to Artemis, re-telling
their stories to inspire and empower a new generation of readers.
Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits her suitors and discover how
Artemis defeats two giants. See Circe perform powerful magic and
follow Demeter on her brave search for her missing daughter.
Beautifully illustrated with lively retellings which bring these
much-loved myths to life.
Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching:
September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor:Angela
Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new
specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative,
sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension
material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities
to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence,
interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities
has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing
skills most important to historical success. This literacy support
uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English
departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice
questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation
for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed.
This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be
subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to
deliver our qualification.
This engagingly illustrated book tells in thrilling detail the
story of the Carpathia, the small vessel which saved hundreds of
people from drowing during the sinking of the Titanic. Written and
illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist Flora Delargy, whose
grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast
Shipyards where the Titanic was built, this exquisitely illustrated
story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship
Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters
of the North Atlantic. 'A visual feast [...] Exquisite artwork
[...] A triumphant debut'- The Observer, Best Picture Books 'A tour
de force - a gripping account [..] spare, well-judged text and
delicate but powerful illustrations'- The Guardian 'I don't often
cry while reading non-fiction, but this powerful story, beautifully
told, brought me to tears [...] one of my books of the year'- Irish
Examiner With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's
sinking, Rescuing Titanic and its story of the Carpathia offers a
fresh perspective on the incident from an author-illustrator
uniquely connected to the story. In the middle of the night, the
Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The
intrepid little ship heroically changed course and headed straight
into the frozen sea to help save as many people as it could. Follow
the Carpathia as it risks everything to navigate remote,
treacherous ice fields in the dark and come to the rescue of
passengers on the world-famous ocean liner. Along the journey, you
will learn all about Morse code, navigation tools, the different
roles of the crew, how the ships found each other, and
by-the-minute details of exactly what happened on this cold and
fateful night. The illustrations set the scene and take the reader
into the frozen eerie night in the North Atlantic. Beautiful
full-bleed illustration and vignettes give great detail about how
everyone on the ship made their own contribution and showed true
bravery. Rescuing Titanic shows that a glimmer of hope can be found
even in great tragedy and that heroes are not always big and
mighty, but can also be small and unassuming. This is the debut
book in the Hidden Histories series, which explores with beautiful
illustrations and vivid details the untold parts of stories we
thought we knew.
Why do people migrate? Who were the first travellers in history?
And where will we humans travel to next? Since the dawn of time,
people have travelled to distant lands for many different reasons;
to escape war, famine or injustice, to find work, or to simply see
new sights and have an adventure. But everyone who migrates does it
to seek a brighter future. A World Full of Journeys is an
illustrated book which tells some of the most fascinating stories
of migration throughout history. From the very first humans who
left Africa almost 70,000 years ago and moved around the world, to
immigrants welcomed to America at Ellis Island, this book is packed
with fascinating tales of human triumph. Beautifully illustrated
with bright pictures to engage younger readers and maps detailing
these migrants' journeys bring these stories to life. From Viking
sea traders and Roman armies marching through Europe to Huegenot
refugees fleeing persecution from the Catholic church and migrants
travelling from the Caribbean to Britain as part of the Windrush
Generation, this book explores the fascinating stories of the
people who have crossed the world. With chapters including Africa,
Oceania, Europe and the Americas, this book looks all across the
world to tell the full story of our journeys throughout history.
You'll discover that every single journey has the capacity to
change the world. The World Full of... series is a collection of
beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all
around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved
writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to
any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of
Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of
Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full
of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A
Bedtime Full of Stories and A World Full of Nature Stories.
Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of
sisters making their mark. Meet incredible women in the pages of
this book, from Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret to tennis
superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Find out why Egyptian ruler
Cleopatra went to war against her younger sister Arsinoe, and what
made samurai sisters Nakano Takeko and Nakano Koko take on an
entire army. Through the stories of the sisters, readers will go on
a tour of women's history, from the courts of Imperial China to the
French Revolution.
We've worked with teachers to develop versions of our core
textbooks that feature reduced content and language level,
providing greater support and enabling students of all abilities to
progress. Now available for the seven most popular options, these
foundation versions help make the GCSE content more accessible and
are designed to be easy-to-use alongside the core textbooks in a
mixed ability classroom and are also ideal for home learning. How
have we made them more accessible? We've reduced the level of the
language to remove difficult words or phrases when possible. All
the titles have been reviewed for reading age by a language expert.
Easy-to-use alongside the core GCSE textbooks with content covered
on each spread matched so you can use both versions together in a
mixed ability classroom. More of the difficult words that students
need to know are explained in key terms boxes, with definitions
repeated through the books to reinforce learning. We've made our
explanations more accessible for students targeting a grade 5 or
below. Where possible, we've replaced paragraphs of text with
easy-to-understand flow diagrams, mind maps or charts so there is
significantly less text on the pages for students to tackle. The
level of demand in the activities has been reduced and some of the
harder ones removed. Exam tips have been re-focused to offer advice
so that students of all abilities can secure as many marks as
possible. The 'Preparing for your exam' chapters have been
thoroughly rewritten with answers and commentary for students
working towards a grade 5. New artworks have been added to make
explanations more visual.
Exam board: SQA Level: National 4 & 5 Subject: History First
teaching: September 2017 First assessment: Summer 2018 Fresh
stories, fresh scholarship and a fresh structure. Connecting
History informs and empowers tomorrow's citizens, today. Bringing
together lesser-told narratives, academic excellence, accessibility
and a sharp focus on assessment success, this series provides a
rich, relevant and representative History curriculum. > Connect
the past to the present. Overarching themes of social justice,
equality, change and power help students to understand the
importance of events and issues, then and now. > Go far beyond
other resources. With respect and aspiration for the transformative
power of History, this series incorporates the latest research,
challenges old interpretations and embeds diverse experiences
throughout. > Follow a clear and consistent structure. The key
issues in the specification form the chapters in each book, and the
content descriptors are subheadings within the chapters. Finding
the information that you need has never been easier. > Meet the
demands of the assessments. Connecting History develops the
knowledge and skills for success, with appropriate breadth, depth
and pace. The narrative and sources take centre stage and the
authors model the process of answering questions effectively
through that narrative, ensuring that students have enough key
points to achieve full marks. End-of-chapter activities consolidate
and extend learning. > Benefit from pedagogic and academic
expertise. The authors are highly experienced teachers and
examiners who know how to spark critical curiosity in students.
Each book has been rigorously reviewed by an academic from the
University of Glasgow, so you can rest assured that the content is
accurate and up to date.
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