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

Every year, crowds of people come together to remember the men and women who fought and died in wars. This book explains to children why it's so important to remember those we have lost in wars. The sensitively written text tells of the world wars as well as other wars that are remembered at this...

'Welcome to AI' is an introduction to artificial intelligence for curious youngsters. Learn all about the history, science and technology behind the world of AI.

Told in rhyming verse, this non-fiction picture book follows the story of an oak tree on a hilltop as it witnesses life changing around it over the course of hundreds of years.

Told in rhyming verse, this non-fiction picture book follows the story of an oak tree on a hilltop as it witnesses life changing around it over the course of hundreds of years.

Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about the past in this absorbing introduction to world history for kids. Where did the first humans come from? How many pandemics have there been? What is the world's oldest religion? This children's book helps inquisitive minds find out t...

What is history? Well, history asks questions, such as - why is history important? Who studies history? Whose stories haven't been told? These are all very BIG questions that need exploring and the sooner we start answering them, the better.

Did you know that the Vikings were traders as well as raiders; and that they established the world's oldest surviving parliament? Embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in this work from non-fiction writer David Long.

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.

Embark on a fascinating foray into the world of the ancient Romans as David Long explains what life was actually like for ordinary people as well as their famous emperors, while also looking at the lingering influence of Roman civilisation throughout the world.

Published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the launch of the HMS Beagle, this fully-illustrated book tells the story of Charles Darwin, detailing the history of his life and how his ground-breaking discoveries and astonishing researched helped shape the world today.