Exam board: Pearson Edexcel Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Endorsed for Pearson Edexcel qualifications Discover a fresh approach to Pearson Edexcel GCSE History, developed by bestselling author Ben Walsh while working with hundreds of students and teachers across England. Unlike other textbooks, which were written before the 9-1 GCSEs had been taught, this book is rooted in real classroom experience, so it tackles the big challenges head on. You can rely on Ben Walsh History to: > Do the hard work for you. The large amount of content has been turned into a manageable and logically structured GCSE course, which teachers and students can easily follow in the time available > Use good history practice as the vehicle for exam success. This book doesn't just teach to the test; it progressively builds students' skills and conceptual understanding, turning them into accomplished historians who will approach their exams with confidence > Hook students in and make history memorable. Ben's trademark mix of rich narrative and interesting sources will engage students of all abilities and provide suitable challenge to move them up the grades > Focus on what really matters. All of the features in the book are designed to help students to consolidate their knowledge and remember the key content - from 'Focus tasks' and regular 'Retrieval practice' questions to end-of-chapter revision tasks > Give straightforward exam advice. 'What does it mean?', 'Jargon buster' and 'Myth buster' boxes explain the exam requirements and question types. 'Top tips', 'Success criteria', annotated model answers and simplified 'thumbs up' mark schemes ensure that students understand how to answer questions effectively This book covers the following units: Period study > Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91 > The American West, c1835-c1895 Modern depth study > Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 This book is fully aligned with Issue 3 of the specification (April 2021), including the amendments to The American West period study.

We are working with Cambridge Assessment International Education to gain endorsement for this title. New edition to match the revised Cambridge IGCSETM, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level syllabuses (0470/0977/2147) for examination from 2024. Rely on author Ben Walsh's bestselling approach to navigate through the syllabus content and help students acquire the skills they need. The book covers all the Key Questions and Focus Points for Core Content Option B 'The 20th century: International Relations since 1919' and selected depth studies: Germany, 1918-45; Russia, 1905-41; The USA, 1919-41. - Deepen understanding through clear and engaging text to build the content knowledge required by the course. - Develop analytical skills through carefully designed Focus Tasks on all the Focus Points or Key Questions from the syllabus. - Get a feel for the period and the issues through abundant source material that also ensures regular practice of source evaluation skills. - Remember historical facts better through memorable diagrams and timelines. - Consolidate learning with Focus on features suggesting how to tackle exam-style questions.

Exam board: Pearson Edexcel Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Endorsed for Pearson Edexcel qualifications Discover a fresh approach to Pearson Edexcel GCSE History, developed by bestselling author Ben Walsh while working with hundreds of students and teachers across England. Unlike other textbooks, which were written before the 9-1 GCSEs had been taught, this book is rooted in real classroom experience, so it tackles the big challenges head on. You can rely on Ben Walsh History to: > Do the hard work for you. The large amount of content has been turned into a manageable and logically structured GCSE course, which teachers and students can easily follow in the time available > Use good history practice as the vehicle for exam success. This book doesn't just teach to the test; it progressively builds students' skills and conceptual understanding, turning them into accomplished historians who will approach their exams with confidence > Hook students in and make history memorable. Ben's trademark mix of rich narrative and interesting sources will engage students of all abilities and provide suitable challenge to move them up the grades > Focus on what really matters. All of the features in the book are designed to help students to consolidate their knowledge and remember the key content - from 'Focus tasks' and regular 'Retrieval practice' questions to end-of-chapter revision tasks > Give straightforward exam advice. 'What does it mean?', 'Jargon buster' and 'Myth buster' boxes explain the exam requirements and question types. 'Top tips', 'Success criteria', annotated model answers and simplified 'thumbs up' mark schemes ensure that students understand how to answer questions effectively This book covers the following units: Thematic study and historic environment > Medicine in Britain, c1250-present and The British sector of the Western Front, 1914-18: injuries, treatment and the trenches > Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000-present and Whitechapel, c1870-c1900: crime, policing and the inner city British depth study > Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88 > Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88

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.

Exam board: OCR Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 An OCR endorsed textbook Trust Ben Walsh to guide you through the 9-1 GCSE specification and motivate your students to excel with his trademark mix of engaging narrative and fascinating contemporary sources. Brought to you by the market-leading History publisher and OCR's Publishing Partner for History. > Skilfully steers you through the increased content requirements and changed assessment model with a comprehensive, appropriately-paced course created by bestselling author Ben Walsh and a team of subject specialists > Deepens subject knowledge through clear, evocative explanations that make complex content accessible to GCSE students > Progressively builds students' enquiry, interpretative and analytical skills with carefully designed Focus Tasks throughout each chapter > Prepares students for the demands of assessment with helpful tips, practice questions and targeted advice on how to approach and successfully answer different question types > Captures learners' interest by offering a wealth of original, thought-provoking source material that brings historical periods to life and enhances understanding This single core text contains the International Relations period study and three non-British depth studies: > Germany 1925-1955 > The USA 1919-1948 > The USA 1945-1974

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: History First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2018 AQA approved Create a stimulating, well-paced teaching route through the 2016 GCSE History specification using this tailor-made series that draws on a legacy of market-leading history textbooks and the individual subject specialisms of the author team to inspire student success. - Motivate your students to deepen their subject knowledge through an engaging and thought-provoking narrative that makes historical concepts accessible and interesting to today's learners - Embed progressive skills development in every lesson with carefully designed Focus Tasks that encourage students to question, analyse and interpret key topics - Take students' historical understanding to the next level by using a wealth of original contemporary source material to encourage wider reflection on different periods - Help your students achieve their potential at GCSE with revision tips and practice questions geared towards the changed assessment model, plus useful advice to aid exam preparation - Confidently navigate the new AQA specification using the expert insight of experienced authors and teachers with examining experience This single core text contains: All four period studies: - America, 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation - Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship - Russia, 1894-1945: Tsardom and communism - America, 1920-1973: Opportunity and inequality The following wider world depth studies: - Conflict and tension, 1894-1918 - Conflict and tension, 1918-1939 - Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945-1972 - Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975

Exam board: OCR Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 An OCR endorsed textbook Trust Ben Walsh to guide you through the 9-1 GCSE specification and motivate your students to excel with his trademark mix of engaging narrative and fascinating contemporary sources. Brought to you by the market-leading History publisher and OCR's Publishing Partner for History. > Skilfully steers you through the increased content requirements and changed assessment model with a comprehensive, appropriately-paced course created by bestselling author Ben Walsh and a team of subject specialists > Deepens subject knowledge through clear, evocative explanations that make complex content accessible to GCSE students > Progressively builds students' enquiry, interpretative and analytical skills with carefully designed Focus Tasks throughout each chapter > Prepares students for the demands of assessment with helpful tips, practice questions and targeted advice on how to approach and successfully answer different question types > Captures learners' interest by offering a wealth of original, thought-provoking source material that brings historical periods to life and enhances understanding

Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for learner support. Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of the key concepts covered in the latest syllabus; an ideal course companion or homework book for use throughout the course. - Develop and strengthen skills and knowledge with a wealth of additional exercises that perfectly supplement the Student's Book. - Build confidence with extra practice for each lesson to ensure that a topic is thoroughly understood before moving on. - Build a strong understanding of the main events of the course and the confidence to know how to use this knowledge. - Keep track of students' work with ready-to-go write-in exercises.

Walsh for Whiteboards! A fully interactive digital edition of the best selling textbook for GCSE Modern World History. These CDs allow you to construct your own dynamic lessons using the resources in this unrivalled textbook. The entire book is covered by four CDROMs. This is CD ROM 4 - which covers section 4 of the textbook: International Relations 1945-1990 - which covers the Cold War and the popular Edexcel depth study The USA 1941-1990. Interactive features include: - Every element of the Student's Book (including core text, diagrams, photographs and text sources) in easy-to-use, click-and-enlarge format, ideal for whole-class teaching or individual and group study - PowerPoint presentations supporting key topics and activities - Animated charts, diagrams and maps to show processes and developments in a dynamic way - All text sources as pop-up text files and actor-interpreted audio files - Photos and artwork that can be launched in PowerPoint allowing customised annotation and analysis - Additional video footage relevant to major topics - All worksheets from the associated Teacher's Resource Book along with new worksheets hyper-linked to respective tasks, all of which are editable on screen - ideal for teachers to model work in whole class teaching or for students to use for homework or independent study - New customisable Help Zones for selected worksheets, to enable effective differentiation - Teacher's Notes hyper-linked to each spread promoting best practice and helping teachers to plan effective lessons, including suggestions for lesson starters using the interactive whiteboard - A teachers introduction and an electronic 'how to use' tutorial giving step-by-step guidance, to illustrate the powerful teaching and learning potential of this resource - Extension activities, and web-based enquiry enabled throughout