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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.
Find out about the life of Barack Obama from his childhood and
education to how he became President of the United States and what
he achieved. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is
suitable for readers at band 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.
A beautifully illustrated history of royal animals in Britain from
1066 to the present day, with a foreword by Sir Michael Morpurgo.
Why do the three lions on the British crest look so much like
leopards? When did the first elephant set foot on British soil? Was
there really a polar bear who fished in the river Thames? The
perfect sumptuous gift for animal lovers, this large hardback
includes a jacket with elegant red foil detailing, gold corgi
endpapers and stunning hand-painted illustrations on every page
from renowned artist Emily Sutton. Full of astounding facts and
amazing true animal stories, learn all about royal giraffes,
elephants, spaniels, parrots, ravens, pelicans and, of course,
Queen Elizabeth II's corgis. Royal Animals is engagingly written,
with artwork from Emily Sutton, the illustrator of Everyone Sang,
William Sieghart's poetry collection. Emily is also the illustrator
of Paddington creator Michael Bond's Castle Mice series. This
fascinating exploration of 1000 years of royal animals is written
by Julia Golding, the author of The Queen's Wardrobe, illustrated
by Kate Hindley.
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 they lived in. You may already know that Frida Kahlo was an
artist, but did you know she lived in a bright blue house? Or that
she owned two pet spider monkeys? This graphic retelling of Frida's
story gives children a colourful snapshot of her life and the world
she grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Mexican
revolution to the importance of self-belief. AGES: 8 to 12
A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+,
developed in consultation with the British Museum. Tom's not only
lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his
naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork,
fascinating renaissance Florence facts and over 100 other things to
find - from an apprentice working on a sculpture to a juggler at a
carnival ball - lose yourself in Michelangelo's Italy with this
brilliantly interactive book! The perfect book for fans of Where's
Wally! Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator
Fatti Burke. Most of the places mentioned in this book still exist
in Florence today! Why not follow the story and explore where Tom
visits? Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time:
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ming Dynasty China, and Ancient Greece
Finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award.
New York Times bestselling author Michael Eric Dyson and critically acclaimed author Marc Favreau show how racial inequality permeates every facet of American society, through the lens of those pushing for meaningful change
The true story of racial inequality—and resistance to it—is the prologue to our present. You can see it in where we live, where we go to school, where we work, in our laws, and in our leadership. Unequal presents a gripping account of the struggles that shaped America and the insidiousness of racism, and demonstrates how inequality persists. As readers meet some of the many African American people who dared to fight for a more equal future, they will also discover a framework for addressing racial injustice in their own lives.
The Himalayas are probably the most magical place on Earth. About
50 million years ago, a colossal clash between India and Asia
resulted in the tallest landform on earth, with 14 peaks reaching
over 8,000 meters above sea levels as it journeys through Nepal,
India and Tibet. This book helps you discover the towns that
inhabit its rugged lands, its legends and colours in an
extraordinary way and features information on the culture and
spirituality that lies in this beautiful part of the world.
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Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs,
including why the Aztecs liked to eat scum, when the world is going
to end and their horrible habit of drinking live toads in wine.
With a bold, accessible new look, revised by the author and
illustrated throughout, these bestselling titles are sure to be a
huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. 2013 is
the twentieth anniversary of Horrible Histories.
Discover all the foul facts about the history of the Scottish
capital with history's most horrible headlines: Edinburgh edition.
The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention
to Auld Reekie. From why it's alright to spit on the High Street
and whose pickled skin became a sought-after souvenir to how the
pupils of Edinburgh High School got away with murder. It's all in
Horrible Histories: Edinburgh: fully illustrated throughout and
packed with hair-raising 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!
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.
Join even more of the world's most inspiring women in this amazing
activity book based on Kate Pankhurst's Fantastically Great Women
Who Saved the Planet, a brilliant new addition to the Fantastically
Great Women series, all about women women who used their skills and
voices to look after our marvellously beautiful world, by
respecting and protecting it. With an exciting variety of
activities, along with fascinating nuggets of information about
these trail-blazing women, prepare to spend endless hours of fun
creating your own poster against animal testing with The Body
Shop's Anita Roddick, keeping a weather diary with meteorologist
Edith Farkas and even making a nature collage with the courageous
women of the Chipko Movement. With over 200 stickers and many
postcards to send to friends, this is the perfect activity book to
celebrate girl power! List of women featured: Eugenie Clark,
Wangari Maathai, Ingeborg Beling, Anita Roddick, Edith Farkas, Jane
Goodall, Isatou Ceesay, Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey, Maria
Telkes, The Chipko Movement, Eileen Kampakuta Brown and Eileen Wani
Wingfield, Ursula Marvin and Daphne Sheldrick.
This thrilling title for young readers blends science, history, and
medical mysteries to tell the story of the assassination and
ultimately horrible death of President James Garfield. James Abram
Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was assassinated
when he was shot by Charles Guiteau in July 1881, less than four
months after he was elected president. But Garfield didn't actually
die until 80 days later. In this page-turner, award-winning author
Gail Jarrow delves into the fascinating story of the relationship
between Garfield and Guiteau, and relates the gruesome details of
Garfield's slow and agonizing death. She reveals medical mistakes
made in the aftermath of Garfield's assassination, including the
faulty diagnoses and outdated treatments that led to the
president's demise. This gripping blend of science, history, and
mystery-the latest title in the Medical Fiascoes series-is
nonfiction for kids at its best: exciting and relevant and packed
with plenty of villains and horrifying facts.
Live from the Crypt is an hilarious information series with an
undead chat show format where ghostly historical figures are
interviewed by the crew of the show about their lives and
experiences, featuring quirky illustrations, comic strips and play
script-style text. In this volume, the ghosts of famous and
fearsome pirates, including Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Mary Read,
Bartholomew Roberts and Ching Shih are interviewed about their
criminal careers and often horrible fates.
A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum. Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Roman facts and over 100 other things to find - from a sacrificial cow to an escaping gladiator - lose yourself in ancient Rome with this brilliantly interactive book! The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally! Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback! Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ming Dynasty China and Ancient Greece
A thrilling World War II adventure set in occupied France,
featuring an Indian RAF pilot. Great for fans of Michael Morpurgo
and John Boyne, and those who want diverse historical fiction.
Thirteen-year-old Joelle Breton stumbles across Indian-born RAF
pilot Mohinder Singh when his plane crashes in occupied France and
it's up to her and her parents to hide him from the Nazis. After
all, her parents are brave members of the French Resistance and
will do everything they can to help get Mohinder back to Britain.
But when they are betrayed and tragedy strikes, Joelle and Mohinder
will have to act fast if they are ever to evade the enemy.
Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set in key moments of history,
perfect for introducing children to historical topics. Book Band:
Dark Red Ideal for ages 10+
Now rewritten and redesigned to include photographs of objects from
National Museums Scotland, "The Clans" explains how the idea of
clanship developed and traces the one-time hostility between
Highlanders and Lowlanders. Readers can find out: where the clans
were found; what the connection was with the Gaelic language; who
the clan chiefs were, and how the clans were organised; how the
clansmen dressed; where clan names came from; how to design their
own tartan; and, how to write a praise poem or lament - and more.
The book also includes a list of websites and suggestions for
places to visit.
"There once lived a very rich king called Midas who believed that nothing was more precious than gold." So begins this imaginative and breathtaking retelling of the myth of the man with the golden touch. When a mysterious stranger offers to reward Midas for a kindness, the king does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold. To his delight, his wish is granted and he soon sets about transforming his ordinary palace into a place of golden beauty. But to his dismay, when he accidentally turns his beloved daughter into a golden statue, Midas learns that what at first seems a blessing can also become a curse.
Would you like to wear a toga or trousers? Would you play with a
doll or dice? Would you live in a tent or tree? This fascinating
picture book encourages children to make their own choices on every
page. Featuring hundreds of amazing photographic objects from the
British Museum and a QR code so you can find out more, Pippa
Goodhart makes it irresistibly fun to choose between this or that.
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