*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story . . . Have you ever wondered how we got here? From hunting mammoths, to flying to the moon? It is because we are unstoppable. But what made us so? Well, we have the most amazing superpower: the ability to tell stories. Fairy tales have led us from imagining ghosts and spirits to being able to create money (yes, really!). And this has made us very powerful . . . but very deadly. Nothing stands in our way, and we always want more. So get ready for the most amazing story there ever was - the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables. Find out how fire shrank our stomachs, how our ancestors spoke to animals, what football can tell us about being human, how we used our superpower for good and bad . . . and how YOU have the superpower to change the world. With full-colour illustrations showing the relentless rise and rise of the human race, this is history like you've never experienced it before.

A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information.

History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events. It presents the what and when, but it rarely asks why.

Why is it that we had kings and queens at all? Why then all of a sudden did we abandon them and shift to democracies? Why did the world’s religions rise around the same time? Why is society dominated by men?

The answers all come down to the same thing: information. The striving to share information, and – at the same time – the striving to undermine it, explains so much of today’s world and connects so many seemingly unconnected things: the rise of religions, states, science, democracy, the west, militarism, racism, fascism, consumerism, big tech, polarization, and AI.

This history of information is closely connected to the history of visual communication – and as these two are largely the same – it makes sense to tell this story visually: a history of graphics told through graphics. The History of Information, through a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, clearly breaks down and explains each concept for children and adults alike.

The History of Information includes:

• A beautiful look at the story of information; from the first languages and cave paintings, through to how we communicate and record information today.
• Content written and illustrated by world famous and multi-award winning author and illustrator, Chris Haughton.
• A global journey throughout history from the origination of language, how information has been passed on and recorded, and how this affected humanity.

The Y8 book from the best selling Schools History Project course for Key Stage 3. In a single volume it covers two units: Britain 1500-1750 and The French Revolution.

A textbook for GCSE modern world history students. The core content of the major GCSE specifications in this subject is covered through explanation and carefully-selected course material. The most popular options or depth studies from each specification are covered in detail. There are questions, activities and "focus tasks" throughout to: deepen understanding of the content; develop evaluative and investigative skills; help students become more independent learners; and support examination preparation.;This second edition is fully revised to meet the requirements of the revised specifications - for example the inclusion of a British depth study 1906-1918 for the OCR Modern World History specification. It extends coverage of the core content for each exam group - for example the addition of a unit on the USA 1941-1980 for the Edexcel specification. It also incorporates developments in the study and teaching of history that have taken place since the publication of the first edition.

Meet a judo champion, a chess grandmaster, a spacewalking astronaut, a World War II spy, and more. . .

What do all these people have in common?

They are all inspiring Jewish women―mensches who rocked the world!

Ages 8 to 14 years. The mighty Roman empire grew from a collection of farming villages and shepherd's huts to become one of the fiercest conquering societies of all time. Beautiful colour images and illustrations fully explain how Rome came to be and came to an end. Daily life in a massive empire is explained in simple terms. Topics include: The founding of Rome and the Romulus and Remus myth; What Romans ate everyday and grand Roman feasts; Who were Rome's caesars and senators and what did they do?; How the Roman army conquered most of Europe; Roman gods and goddesses; Architectural and technological wonders of Rome.

-- Children reach a deeper understanding of historical peoples by participating in the activities that shaped their lives.
-- This hands-on series lets them discover history with projects, facts, photographs, costumes, and maps.
-- Tested projects reinforce traditional lessons and research.
-- A powerful, graphic style combines with informative, sensitive text.

It is not just inventors who have moments of revelation. Archaeologists, explorers, naturalists, astronomers, even ordinary people like you and me - all have made discoveries which have caused the world to marvel, or advanced our knowledge in some important way. Whether by chance or in the course of years of hard work, their breakthroughs can truly be termed 'eureka' moments. Eureka! Discoveries looks at the stories behind some of the world's most astonishing finds. It focuses on the moments when someone first set eyes on an object that brought a thrill of discovery and led to further excavation or further study until the full significance or splendour of the object was revealed. It covers the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb to reveal a wealth of treasures within, the remarkable discovery of the world's oldest bird, the astonishing 5,000-year-old mummy found preserved in ice in Europe, the events that led to the Gold Rush of 1848, and lots more. Eureka! Discoveries contains stunning photography and digital illustrations that give a contemporary insight into the stories of excitement and discovery it describes. Like its predecessor Eureka! this book is a fresh take on an absorbing and

Feasts were a common way of drawing families and communities together in the Middle Ages. They were also used as an opportunity to display a noble family's wealth. This delightful book takes readers inside a medieval kitchen highlighting utensils used in food preparation, the servants who worked there, and how food was prepared. Topics include: - farming and livestock - the harvest and how food was preserved - markets and fairs - herbs and spices to flavor salty foods - food in other cultures of the same period - towns and the merchant class - the butcher, baker, brewer and other tradespeople - the medieval kitchen - hunting, hawking and fishing - the extravagance of the noble's feast - feast days, celebrations, and the Church - food shortages and famine Teacher's guide available.

First published in 1921 and translated since into eighteen languages, The Story of Mankind has charmed generations of readers with its warmth, simplicity, and wisdom. Beginning with the origins of human life and sweeping forward to illuminate all of history, Hendrik Willem van Loon's ability to convey history as a fascinating tale of adventure has endeared this book to countless readers and has attained it a unique place in publishing history.

This new version has been brought up to date by John Merriman, professor of history at Yale University. It incorporates the most important developments of the last three decades -- including the Vietnam War, the turbulence of the 1960s, space exploration, the emergence of developing countries, and the astounding advances we have witnessed in medicine and science -- and looks toward the emerging themes of the twenty-first century.

Hendrik Willem van Loon received worldwide acclaim for the many books that he both wrote and illustrated. Among his most beloved are The Story of America, The Story of the Bible, and The Life and Times of Rembrandt.