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

Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people? Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you ...

Step back in time to a lost world. This exciting series explores all there is to know about some of the most amazing dinosaurs to have walked the Earth. With easy to read text and informative diagrams, this series is ideal for younger readers.

Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our planet and its people. Fascinating facts about each activist's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting to learn about incredible people who through ...

Dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. 'Amazing Asia' celebrates the five geographic regions - East, West, North and Central, South and South East.

Discover the scientific breakthroughs of 100 brilliant scientists, from Albert Einstein, Marie Curie and Stephen Hawking, to lesser-known geniuses including 4th-century mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria, 11th-century Chinese polymath Shen Kuo and 20th-century Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maa...

Step into the sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into the dramatic life of Mary, Queen of Scots. Fascinating facts and diagrams are paired with lively illustrations and an exciting story, told from the perspective of Mary's young servant.

Think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Ever wondered who created the oldest library in the world? And have you heard the incredible tale of the masked knight - a rebel girl who became a military commander? In this illustrated and beautifully-written treasure trove of iconic ...

Discover 100 of the world's most remarkable artefacts, most stunning artworks and most intriguing ruins in this beautifully illustrated book about Earth's treasures. Treasures both natural and manmade make an appearance in a tour which stretches across thousands of years and all around the globe....

The ancient Egyptians were skilled builders, artists and inventors, and one of the best ways to discover how they lived is by studying the artefacts they made. Just as ancient objects enable us to step back into the world of the people who made them, the stories people told can reveal what they t...

Be an eyewitness to the unbelievable riches of the pharaoh's court and to everything Egyptian, from amazing jewels to tools and from toys to immortal mummies.