Interest age: from c 12 years

Containing hundreds of horribly hilarious historical jokes in one laugh-out-loud book, this comical collection continues in the 'Horrible Histories' style.

Explore history through a cat's eyes! Discover secrets, stories and facts about history's most fascinating felines as this book finally sets the record straight and uncovers the key role that cats have played in shaping the course of history.

Discover the fascinating history of the Asian community in Britain, from the first settlers to the 21st century. This new edition explores why people came to Britain, the problems they faced and the contributions these communities have made to British society. Brought to life with case studies an...

Many people think that Britain's black population has only developed in modern times, especially since the end of the Second World War in 1945. In fact there have been distinct African communities in cities such as London, Bristol, Edinburgh and Cardiff for over 300 years. The first Africans may ...

Brand new from the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Henry VIII's secret diary.

The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas, to Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs. Plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes and a Christmas quiz!

An essential guide to encourage powerful, positive thinking and body confidence! Growing up can be confusing. Your body is going through changes and you're trying to remember to eat your five-a-day. Juggling everything can be hard work, so it's important to remember how brilliant your body is! It...

Growing up has become faster, more furious and the pressures more intense. Anxiety and panic have reached epidemic proportions. A third of teenage girls will suffer from depression. Factor in a rise in self harm and eating disorders and the mental health stats become alarming. It's time to equip ...

There is nothing frivolous about the way a Hawthorne man loves. An amnesiac playboy and the woman with every reason to hate him. A daredevil, his favorite heiress, and three nights in Prague. An unlikely pairing between a cowboy and a goth. Four brothers with an inescapable bond, strengthened by ...

Take a journey to a vanished world with the 'Adventures in Time' series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all true Prepare to meet the most terrifying raiders the world has ever known, as historian Dominic Sandbrook plunges us back into the thrilling drama of the Viking Age. We'll e...