Imagine what it would have been like to write on a slate or learn all of your lessons by heart. School in the past was very different to school today but some things haven't changed. We still learn maths, English, history and geography; we play at break time and eat school meals. Explore what has changed and what is the same in this informative photographic book. Part of the How Have Things Changed series - eight brilliant books covering all aspects of our day-to-day lives.

This series features highly photographic and easy-to-follow books packed with information, first-hand experience, and guidance on the responsibilities involved in a vocation you may wish to pursue.

This series features highly photographic and easy-to-follow books packed with information, first-hand experience, and guidance on the responsibilities involved in a vocation you may wish to pursue.

How long is Britain's coastline? How are beaches formed? In this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography of British coasts. Learn about life in rock pools, what an estuary is, who works in coastal areas and much more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain!

What is Britain's largest town? Why did cities develop on the coast? In this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography and life of British villages, towns and cities today. Learn about market towns, village society, capital cities and much more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain!

Where is Britain's largest forest? How old is ancient woodland? In this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography of British forests. Learn about the wildlife in forest areas, the different types of trees in forests, who looks after them and much more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain!

What are Britain's biggest mountains? How do mountains form? In this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography of British mountains and valleys. Learn about U-shaped and V-shaped valleys, mountain rescue services, who lives and works in mountains and valleys and much more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain!

The backbone of any army, infantry soldiers seem to get all of the action but none of the glory. Trained for the very physical and aggressive work of engaging the enemy on the ground, the infantry tends to take high casualties in combat. This book looks at the high-risk jobs of the infantry soldier, including attack, defense, patrol, and intelligence gathering.

My Family Remembers offers a look at decades in recent history through the memories of members of a selection of families. Employing running text, featured quotations and colour and black and white photographs, each book is a fascinating in-depth look at the contrasts in life between `then` and `now` through the memories of people who actually were there.