Carti in categoria History books

Discover the history of the bustling Roman city of Pompeii, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and the wealth of historical information that was left behind. Detailed facts, photographs and illustrations bring the fascinating story to life. With contents and index pages, plus internet links to specially selected websites with more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474928885 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Struan Reid...

The Titanic was one of the largest and most luxurious ocean liners ever built. This informative picture book details the ship’s famous story, from construction to details of the crew and passengers and how the ship met its tragic end. With contents and index pages, plus internet links to specially selected websites with more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474930208 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Megan Cullis and Emily Bone...

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of London’s turbulent past from Roman times to the present. Pictures of famous buildings from the Tower of London to the Shard, plus artefacts, original documents and paintings bring the story to life. There’s also a map of famous places and links to carefully selected websites to find out more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474930161 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd Jones...

From the elegance of stately homes, to the squalor of the slums, this book tells the story of life in Georgian Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and timelines. Includes links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks Website as well as lists of places to visit throughout Britain. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409570257 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 230 x 165mmLibrary edition...

Did the Romans have parties? What was the Roman Army like? These questions and more are answered in this fascinating introduction to Ancient Rome. Colourful illustrations and surprising facts help to uncover the Romans, from powerful emperors to gladiators, senators and slaves. Contents and index pages are included, plus internet links to learn more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474910491 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 240 x 205mmAuthor/Editor Phil Roxbee Cox...

Step inside an elegant Victorian townhouse with this fascinating picture book. Each page shows a different area of the house, including the library, the butler’s pantry, the school room and the conservatory. With information on Victorian times, contents and index pages for easy reference and links to websites with tours of real Victorian houses. Age 5 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474941907 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Emanuela Carletti...

Take a trip around the world and discover fabulous traditional fashions in this stylish sticker book. Attend a lavish Indian wedding in a stunning silk sari, put on cowboy gear to dance at a Chilean rodeo, wrap up warm in animal furs to brave an Alaskan winter, and lots more. With over 100 stickers of traditional clothes, shoes and accessories. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474924948 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Emily BoneIl...

Step inside a beautiful Georgian family home with this fascinating picture book. Each page shows a different area of the house, from a dining room laid for an elegant dinner party to the housekeeper’s room and kitchen garden. With contents and index pages for easy reference, and links to websites with video clips and virtual tours of famous houses. Age 5 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B2L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474941747 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Abigail WheatleyIllus...

This lively book is packed with fascinating and surprising facts about Viking raiders and explorers, and the farmers and their families who stayed at home. Did all Vikings have horned helmets and red beards? Why were some of them buried in boats, and why were people so afraid of the Vikings? You’ll be amazed at how much there is to find out. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474910514 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 240 x 205mmAuthor/Editor Jane Chisholm & Struan ...

Find out who built castles, what a joust was and what knights did in this illustrated look at medieval life. Every page is full of fascinating facts about the Middle Ages, from grand feasts to how people survived sieges. Contents and index pages are included, plus internet links to take readers to specially selected websites to find out more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B5N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474910477 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 240 x 205mmAuthor/Editor Phil Roxbee CoxIllustrator Sue S...

A colourful information book, packed with over 120 stickers illustrating life in Ancient Roman times. Brightly illustrated pages describe how the Romans entertained themselves, the fashion trends they followed, why the Roman Empire fell apart and more. Children can match the stickers of fearsome weapons, magnificent buildings and ancient artefacts to the corresponding images on each page. A fascinating history book combined with a fun activity. Age 7 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC C5L79 Paperback IS...

A sumptuous sticker book to discover the majestic history of Royal London. Each double page is packed with information about a royal palace or location, with outlines for placing the colourful photographic stickers of royal coaches, costumes, portraits, crowns, insignia and other royal regalia. With over 100 stunning stickers of famous paintings and photographs of London, the Royal Family, and London landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, St Pauls, Hampton Court. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H, G BIC CBMC ...

Discover what made the Roman Army such a force to be reckoned with. Find out how legionaries were trained and how the army was organized, and the weapons, armour and tactics of the world’s first superpower. Illustrated with dramatic photographs, maps, diagrams of battle plans and virtual reality models. Fascinating facts about soldiers’ lives and training Detailed descriptions of famous campaigns Checklist of Roman leaders and their rivals Internet links to exciting websites Free dow...

Dress the meddling gods, daring heroes and terrifying monsters of Ancient Greek mythology in this epic sticker book, including Zeus, Icarus, Persephone, the Minotaur and more. With over 250 stickers of armour, swords and cunning disguises to dress these famous characters for their adventures, plus information about the myths. Age 5 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474907170 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Lisa Jane GillespieIllustrato...

A fascinating flap book with fabulously detailed illustrations and information about peoples of the Ancient World, including the Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Lift the flaps to look inside an Egyptian temple, an attack by the Assyrian army, a Greek city-state, a Celtic tribe, Roman frontier town and much more. With internet links to find out more about the ancient world. Age 6 Hardback ISBN: 9781409532897 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Ba...

A lavishly illustrated book packed with over 160 stickers of fabulous fashions throughout history - a young fashionista’s dream! From Romans in draped togas, to Elizabethans in lace ruffs and Victorians in tight corsets, there are hundreds of sumptuous clothes and accessories to discover. Includes a mixture of photographs, paintings and illustrations to bring the fashions of the past to life, as well as fascinating facts about fashion through the ages. Age 7 BIC CBMC B5L79 Paperback ISBN: ...

With vivid illustrations and over 70 flaps to lift, this action-packed book transports readers into the battlefields of the First World War, from the muddy trenches of northern France to the jungles of East Africa. Packed with essential information about the First World War, from the start of the conflict in 1914 to its resolution in 1918. Look inside trenches, see an attack across no man’s land, find out what goes on inside a tank, how fighter planes defended the skies against airships an...

A pocket-sized collection of some of the best-known Greek myths, specially written for young children to enjoy. With vivid illustrations throughout to bring the stories of gods, monsters and mortals to life. Perfect for reading aloud, with a pronunciation guide at the back to help with Greek names. Age 7 Hardback ISBN: 9781409557128 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 170 x 133mmIllustrator Linda Edwards

William dreams of acting and writing plays. This ambition takes him from the quiet country town of Stratford to the great playhouses of London, where his talent takes the city by storm. The life of Britain’s most famous playwright told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex books. With internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Shakespeare and his plays. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E/H Lexile Measure 820L Book Band Dark blue BIC CBMC C5N79 CEFR Level C1 Hardback wi...

A comprehensive and colourful introduction to the Vikings, and their legacy as great explorers, dramatic storytellers, skilled craftsmen and ruthless raiders. Vividly describes Viking culture, including their gods, clothes, history and government, illustrated with stunning photographs, artwork, diagrams and cutaways. Includes maps, a timeline, a glossary of Viking terms and a who’s who of legendary Vikings, as well as a contents page and index to find information easily. With internet link...