With vivid illustrations and over 70 flaps to lift, this action-packed book transports readers into the battlefields of the First World War, from the muddy trenches of northern France to the jungles of East Africa. Packed with essential information about the First World War, from the start of the conflict in 1914 to its resolution in 1918. Look inside trenches, see an attack across no man’s land, find out what goes on inside a tank, how fighter planes defended the skies against airships and lots more. Written in conjunction with a historical consultant from the Imperial War Museums.
Discover the rivalry that gripped the world and sent man to the Moon! Celebrating 50 years since the Moon Landing, The Race to Space explores The USA and Soviet Union's competition to land on the moon, and looks at how their technological advances changed the world.
A compendium of the British monarchy from the Anglo-Saxons onwards. It covers the kings and queens from across Britain including biographies, key events in their lifetimes, their personalities, style of kingship and their hobbies and interests.
Ami lives on Culion, where some of the inhabitants - including
her mother - have leprosy. She loves her home - but then islanders
untouched by sickness are forced to leave. Desperate to return,
Ami finds a strange and fragile hope in a colony of butterflies.
Can they lead her home before it's too late?
This title gives accounts of life in the trenches during World War One, and relates the tales of bravery, courage and adversity of the soldiers who fought there.
The history of the Tower of London – as told by the ravens that live there.
The ravens of the Tower of London bring its fascinating history to life, telling tales of gore, guts and great escapes. Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories, the book is illustrated throughout and packed with fascinating and funny stories that the Yeoman Warders would rather were kept secret from visitors, such as a daring attempt to steal the Crown Jewels, the polar bear who once lived at the Tower and the prisoner who tried to escape through his toilet.
Series brings history to life using high-interest topics. These graphic novels tell the story of important historical events in a narrative format that will capture kids' imagination and teach them key facts and details.
