Children's / Teenage general interest: History & the past

Football is enjoyed in every nation of the world by millions and millions of different people. This unbelievable round-the-world adventure is a celebration of the beautiful game that will take you through all of the planet's continents. Discover fascinating facts and stats - from record-breaking ...

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Aztecs. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the Aztecs!

What was life like before world-changing discoveries? Go back in time with this book and explore the wonders of science and technology.

Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers were making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. 'Balloon to the Moon' starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong's 'small step' and beyond. But why stop there? Learn about...

Discover the incredible life story of Barack Obama, the first African American president of the USA. Packed with facts, photographs, illustrations, and more, 'DK Life Stories' take you beyond the basics to find out all about history's most amazing people.

Find out about the life of Barack Obama from his childhood and education to how he became President of the United States and what he achieved. This series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and ...

Embark on a voyage of discovery across the seven seas! From enormous cruise ships glittering in the evening light to incredible submarines exploring the depths of the ocean, boats reveal to us the secrets, stories and histories of our world. Read about big battles, amazing adventures, vast voyage...

Dive into the wonderful world of football with this essential guide containing everything you'll ever need to know about the beautiful game.

From the Jurassic coastline to the Jacobites and the Stone Age to social reform, learn all about iconic figures, incredible inventions, key events, hidden narratives and buried history in this illustrated chronology of UK history.

An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today.