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

A guide to one of the most important periods in history. Step inside a Viking town and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this bustling centre of long-distance trade. Admire the well-built houses before joining the town's defenders as they fight off an attack by rivals fro...

'Uncover History' and find out about Viking times with this fun and humourous guide. Who were the Vikings? Read about where they came from, the lands they invaded and settled in and their daily lives. Find out about their trading, longships and intricate craftwork. Find out the answer to question...

Little Vincent was a quiet child. He loved spending time in nature and playing with his brother Theo. After leaving school, he began working as an art dealer. Vincent showed promise, but he found it more and more difficult to control his emotions and eventually had to leave. He had a go at many d...

'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.

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.

This highly-visual, full-colour hardback takes a thrilling ride through the history of the world with fact-filled, illustrated timelines throughout. From the invention of the wheel to the information age, young readers can discover how the world has changed since our early ancestors, in this inno...

Jump on board to find out the funniest, most fascinating facts about the world's wackiest, weirdest and wildest inventions and how they came to be!

Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war m...

You are a young boy in the city-state of Athens at the height of the ancient Greek civilisation. Following several years in one of the city's schools, your father wants you to prove yourself at the most famous athlete competition of all - the Olympics. This new edition features new content includ...

As if the plague wasn't bad enough, here comes the fiery antidote! As famous diary-keeper Samuel Pepys, you'll witness four days and four nights of fire and live to tell the tale. Find out how people lived in the London of 1666, how they coped in the aftermath and all importantly, whodunnit! - or...