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Discover the extravagant fashions worn in the Middle Ages over a thousand years ago, from lavish Burgundian gowns and headdresses to bell-shaped gowns and hair braids worn in the Spanish courts. With contents and index pages for easy reference, plus internet links to specially selected websites with more information. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474930215 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Elena Selivanova...

A colourful sticker book with 13 medieval scenes and over 200 reusable stickers to dress the knights in armour or jousting gear and arm them with shields, swords and lances. Scenes include Normans and Saxons, the Crusades, a castle siege, knights in training and a fantastic feast, plus information about life in the Middle Ages. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 BIC CBMC B2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474929035 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Kate DaviesIllustrator Jean-Seb...

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...

Who built the Great Wall of China? Why did Egyptians make mummies? When did pirates roam the seas? Inquisitive young children can discover the answers to these questions and more in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 60 flaps to lift and links to specially selected websites with video clips, activities and more information. Age 5 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 H BIC CBMC A5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474933797 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Peter Donnelly...

From Alfred the Great to Queen Elizabeth II, this is the story of one of the oldest monarchies in the world. Discover how Britain’s history has been shaped by the lives, loves, triumphs and tragedies of its kings and queens, brought vividly to life in this stunning hardback book with majestic portraits, colourful timelines and family trees. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474923606 Extent: 192 pages Dimensions: 258 x 185mmIllustrator Ian McNee...

On November 4th 1605, a traitor was caught beneath the Houses of Parliament with a plot to kill the king. This is the extraordinary story of the Gunpowder Plot from its daring beginning to its grisly end, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With colourful illustrations on every page, a timeline and list of key people. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H Lexile Measure 890L Book Band Lime BIC CBMC B5N79 CEFR Level B2 Hardback ISBN: 9781474922036 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 196...

Discover how great empires rose, famous battles were won, and how artists, inventors, scientists and explorers changed our world through 100 amazing pictures. This informative book covers history from the Stone Age to the present day and includes contents and index pages, plus links to specially selected websites with more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474937306 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Galia Bernstein...

A lavishly illustrated sticker book that tells the story of the Tudor kings and queens and the palaces, fashion and art of the 16th century, with 100 stickers of portraits, artefacts and famous paintings to add to the pages. A fascinating introduction to Tudor times from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare, the Reformation and more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409599326 Extent: 32 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Emily BoneIll...

There are over 320 stickers of uniforms, weapons, planes and tanks to get soldiers, sailors, pilots, field marshals and ambulance drivers ready for action in this exciting introduction to the First and Second World Wars. Written in association with Imperial War Museums, with snippets of historical information and internet links to find out more. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 H BIC CBMC B2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474903769 Extent: 48 20 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Struan Reid, Lisa...

Take a step back in time with this historical bundle of books for just £17. Children can discover the secrets of real castles from the Middle Ages in Castles Sticker Book, or dress brave knights in armour and shields in Sticker Knights and learn about everything from sieges to swordplay in The Knight’s Handbook. Age 5 3 books ISBN: 9781474927673

An illustrated introduction to the story of the Tudor kings and queens and the palaces, fashion and art of the 16th century, including the lives and times of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, the plays of William Shakespeare, the Reformation and more. With internet links to specially selected websites, plus contents and index pages for easy reference. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5M79 Library edition hardback ISBN: 9781474909211 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Emily BoneIllust...

Join Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, Captain James Cook and other intrepid explorers on their epic journeys of discovery in this entertaining sticker book. Each scene includes fascinating facts about the explorers and the places they discovered. With over 400 stickers, this activity book will keep children busy for hours. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 H/S BIC CBMC B2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474921763 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmIllustrator Paul Nicholls...

A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history to life. Discover Henry’s life as a young prince at Tudor court, the religious conflicts of his reign, the fates of each of his six wives and his lasting legacy as one of England’s most famous kings. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H Lexile Measure 960L Book Band Lime BIC CBMC C5N79 CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409598862 Extent:...

Discover the fabulous clothes worn in the Middle Ages over a thousand years ago in this stylish sticker book. There are over 100 stickers of dresses, headdresses, fans, overgowns, shields and tunics to create beautiful outfits for visiting the Spanish Court, Canterbury Cathedral or a jousting contest. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409537243 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 305 x 238mmIllustrator Elena Selivanova...

A sumptuously illustrated introduction to British Kings and Queens, from the 10th century to the present day. Find out about the lives, loves, families and feuds of Britain’s monarchs, from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. With contents and index pages for easy reference, plus internet links to specially selected websites with more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474930154 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Sarah Courtauld and Kate D...

With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other key events in Britain’s incredible history. Scenes include “The Middle Ages”, “Tudor Times” and “Britain at War”. A “Famous People” section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B5J79 Hardback ...

Journey into the unknown with real-life explorers from times gone by, in this fascinating lift-the-flap history book. Features some of the most famous and daring explorers and missions from history, including Marco Polos journey from Italy to China in 1271, Christopher Columbus discovery of the New World, the new frontiers of space exploration and lots more. With over 70 flaps to lift to reveal facts such as who the first explorers were, how the Ancient Greeks drew early maps of the world and th...

There are over ninety pieces to cut out and assemble to make this superb model of a 14th century castle. Surrounded by a moat with a drawbridge which goes up and down, the scene is crammed with accurate historical detail. The carefully designed model provides hours of model-making fun and there are around forty groups of figures and props to bring the finished castle to life, including knights and ladies and servants going about their everyday tasks. The base of the finished model measures 460 x...

A comprehensive introduction to an important and fascinating subject. Paul Dowswells informative and accessible text will immerse readers in the era. Provides a genuinely international perspective, showing how people all over the world were affected by the war. Internet links to websites with movie clips, original documents, online investigations and more. Age 8 Key Stage KS2/3 H Hardback ISBN: 9780746062067 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Paul Dowswell...

Printed on stiff card, this book contains templates to cut out and construct a model of the Parthenon in Athens, one of the most famous temples in the world. The completed model is 30cm x 47cm square, and includes a lifting roof to reveal the interior and opening doors to reveal a giant statue of the Goddess Athena. Decorated with friezes and carvings showing scenes from mythology. Includes cut-out models of characters including worshippers and priests. Age 9 Key Stage KS2/3 H/DT Paperback ISBN:...