Educational: History

Even before the country became independent in 1962, Rwanda's two largest ethnic groups, the Hutu and Tutsi, were often at war.

In 2016 the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education published a landmark study, What do students know and understand about the Holocaust?

A fun, funny, and informative guide to the weird world of American politics How does the president get his job?

The Cold War in the Middle East, 1950-1991 examines American and Soviet involvement in the Middle East, and how each superpower's policies and alliances contributed to its overall Cold War strategies.

The diet of Native American tribes reflected the areas in which they lived.

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous and influential painters who ever lived.

Iran-or Persia, as it was known until the 1930s-is home to one of the world's oldest cultures.

Ethiopia, unlike most African countries, remained mostly free from European colonial influence.

Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.

To an outsider, Native American family life may seem simple.

The third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, was much more than just a politicianhe was a writer, scientist, architect, and scholar who was considered one of the most brilliant figures of his age.

At the center of one of the world's most intractable conflicts are a people who number fewer than 10 million worldwide: the Palestinians.

Italy is a tourist destination for thousands of people every year.

Libya is the third-largest state in Africa by area.

The name Democratic Republic of the Congo is a misnomer: the country has never been truly democratic or a republic.

Carnegie Medal winner Theresa Breslin explores the dangerous world of cage-fighting in this dark and powerful new novel.

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A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People and a C.

Established in 1946, the Syrian Arab Republic is at the heart of the Middle East.

When you're in a survival situation, a rope can be useful or even vital.

The author of My Name Is Mara Isabel offers an inspiring look at her childhood in Cuba in this collection that includes Where the Flame Trees Bloom, Under the Royal Palms, five new stories, and more.

An immense land, China is approximately the same size as the United States.

Uganda is sometimes called the "e;land of lakes,"e; because almost one-third of its territory is covered by water.

Although graced with picturesque beaches, lush rain forests, and abundant diamond mines, the tiny West African nation of Sierra Leone is a land haunted by tragedy.

If Cameroon is "e;Africa in miniature,"e; then understanding this California-sized coastal nation takes one closer to capturing the story of this remarkable continent.

The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States as a gift from the people of France in 1886.

The United States boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans ideas about their country have grown as well.

The United States' boundaries have expanded over the centuriesand at the same time, Americans' ideas about their country have grown as well.

When Europeans arrived in the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, they found that some Native American tribes had created alliances, or confederacies.

During a time of war, pilots face the risk of being shot down behind enemy lines and captured.

While Native American religious beliefs vary from tribe to tribe, the one thing they have in common is a belief in a higher power.

Austria is a German-speaking country with a long history and rich cultural traditions, from kings and queens to musical composers.

Like its neighbors Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the tiny African country of Burundi has a long history of internal violence.

Known for his art, inventions, and ideas, Leonardo da Vinci is the definition of a "e;Renaissance Man,"e; someone able to succeed in many different areas.

Elite soldiers often operate in hard-to-reach locations or far behind enemy lines.

Have you ever seen the boisterous lion dances or heard the multitude of firecrackers in Chinatown during the Chinese New Year?

After Christopher Columbus and other European adventurers landed in the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries, the lands they explored were often called the "e;New World.

Confucius was a teacher and philosopher living in fifth-century China.

Journey through the vast country of Canada to discover breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures and rich history.

The Iranian Revolution and the Resurgence of Islam examines the history and ideology of the modern Islamist movement, discussing the Iranian Revolution, other examples of revolutionary Islamism during the 1980s and 1990s, and the state of jihadism today.

Bring the First World War to life with a fresh interpretation of the War, combining the expertise of IWM and Hodder Education in both the First World War and educational publishing.

The Vietnam War was more divisive than any conflict in U.