Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past

On 5th November 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the House of Lords in London with gunpowder.

The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age.

Read about the life of this extraordinary woman.

When Elizabeth was born, no-one imagined that she would one day be Queen - so how did this happen?

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today's multi-million pound business.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today's multi-million pound business.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today's multi-million pound business.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today's multi-million pound business.

Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today.

The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age.

Elizabeth II's Reign examines the recent history of Britain.

Enter the world of the Summoner with this beautifully designed special edition handbook, including a complete illustrated Demonology and an exclusive new story.

A natural storyteller with a vision of his own.

It's never too early to find out about kings and queens, drawbridges and dungeons, and old castle toilets with this brand new green Early Reader factbook.

A fascinating and informative look at the colourful history of England from bestselling author and illustrator, Richard Brassey.

Packed with freaky facts and random trivia, this is the perfect guide to everything you ever wanted to know (and lots of things you might never have wanted to know) about KINGS AND QUEENS - Horrid Henry style!

Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men find themselves labeled as outlaws when their adventures land them on the wrong side of the law.

The Great Escape was the most daring and meticulously planned prisoner-of-war breakout of the Second World War.

Resilience shines throughout Michael Gruenbaums riveting memoir (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about his time in the Terezin concentration camp during the Holocaust, in this National Jewish Book award finalist and Parents Choice Gold Medal Awardwinning title, an ideal companion to the bestselling Boy on the Wooden Box.

Describes how Sacagawea found adventure guiding Lewis and Clark to the Oregon coast.

"e;A spare elegant memoir.

At one time in his life, author David K.

In 1904, author Sergie Waismans grandparents, Bella Feinbergan exotic seventeen-year-old Jewish maidenand Russian officer Sergei Naryshkin met, fell in love, and married, over both their families objections.

In these inspirational, exhilarating, and poignant accounts of exploration, 25 female National Geographic explorers reveal their greatest successes, most epic failures, and astonishing adventures.

It was 1964 and black men didn''t fly commercial jets.

In this Level 3 reader, learn all about how archaeologists unearth history, from Egyptian pyramids to Incan roads, and everything in between.

Dig into the amazing past of ancient Egypt in this new Level 3 Reader from National Geographic Kids.

Following up on the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, the next book in the hit Little Kids First Big Book series features even more of the endless "Why?

Fans of Disneyland, Disney World, and all things Disney are sure to enjoy learning all about the fascinating founder, Walt Disney.

In fighting to pass the 19th Amendment, brave suffragists like Susan B.

“This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal).

In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education.

In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education.

In the last few decades, more and more people are going to college to further their education.

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Trader Marco Polo was one of the first Europeans to travel to China, staying away from his homeland in Italy for 24 years before returning.

Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species changed the way we understand the beginnings of life on earth.

Captain James Cook is one of the most famous explorers of all time.

Meet the people who helped shape the world we know today.

New series from DK designed to help kids learn how to read and learn to love readingClash of the Gladiators is a 'Reading Alone' reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers, developing the habit of reading widely for both pleasure and information.