History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
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A Different Kind of Freedom
£6.99A Different Kind of Freedom
In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Richard O’Neill introduces readers to Rab Howell, England’s first ever professional Romani football player.
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A whole world of art
£14.99A whole world of art
A Whole World of Art offers an international view of art history through 25 beautifully illustrated scenes of great art and artists at different times and places around the world.
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Amazing Activists Who Are Changing Our World
£14.99Amazing Activists Who Are Changing Our World
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 their brave actions have changed the world for the better.
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Ancient Egypt
£12.99Ancient Egypt
Discover the truth about this early human civilisation: its ancient ways of life, rulers, rituals, mythology, animals and everyday people. This history guide introduces the Egyptian gods and pharaohs, the mysteries of mummification, the great pyramids, the language of hieroglyphics, the world of Egyptian wildlife and much, much more!
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Ancient Egypt gets unruly
£7.99Ancient Egypt gets unruly
Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting, and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute chaos! Join Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through ancient Egypt, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price and with illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Greg’s whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Egyptians and show you what it would really have been like to live through thousands of years of chaotic history.
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Ancient Greeks
£6.99Ancient Greeks
Would you rather go the theatre in ancient Greece or go to a festival? Would you rather hang out with Hades or Hermes? Only you can decide!
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Arthur, High King of Britain
£7.99Arthur, High King of Britain
An enchanting take on the legend of King Arthur from War Horse author and former Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo.
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Beatrix Potter
£6.99Beatrix Potter
An ideal introduction to the pioneering life of Beatrix Potter, one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time. It takes readers on a fascinating journey through Beatrix’s life, from her childhood holidays and animal friends through to her publishing success and later life in the Lake District. More than a children’s author, explore Beatrix Potter’s vital work as a conservationist and the inspiration she found in the countryside, as well as her artistic talents.
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Ben Stokes
£5.99Ben Stokes
Meet the king of English cricket, Ben Stokes, in this thrilling unofficial biography!
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Black in Time
£7.99Black in Time
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 all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they’ve done! And we’re not going to stop in the past, I’ll introduce you to people making waves right here and now! From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we’re going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time? Course you are, let’s go!
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Butterflies and Moths
£3.99Butterflies and Moths
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
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Call of the Titanic
£7.99Call of the Titanic
Sid is proud to be working on The Titanic while Clara’s a stowaway on a much smaller boat, Carpathia, with a dog called Rigel. When disaster strikes it will take all their courage – and the help of an even more remarkable sea creature – to answer the call of a sinking ship …
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Castles
£3.99Castles
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
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Churches and cathedrals
£3.99Churches and cathedrals
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
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Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
£8.99Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
Join historian Dominic Sandbrook as we follow the most famous queen of all from Alexandria to Rome, through doomed love affairs and epic battles, to the serpent’s bite which will change the course of history forever.
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Coming To England
£6.99Coming To England
Floella Benjamin’s important childhood memoir of growing up as part of the Windrush generation.
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