History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage)
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A Quick History of Maths
£9.99A Quick History of Maths
A Quick History of Maths is 43,000 years of mathematical discoveries packed into one book, plus lots of jokes.
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Anne Frank
£5.99Anne Frank
Anne Frank was an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times. Forced to go into hiding to escape the Nazis’ persecution of Jews in World War II, Anne kept a diary that would become one of the most famous books in the world. Meet one of history’s most inspiring figures in this beautifully-illustrated guide to her amazing life.
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Arsenal
£5.99Arsenal
This publication is written by highly knowledgeable football fans and historians and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts about your favourite team.
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Awesome Accidents
£12.99Awesome Accidents
An illustrated celebration of human error – covering 19 of the most significantly life-changing or random discoveries: from the invention of firework, potato chips, coffee, post-It notes, or X-Rays. Serendipity explained to children, with a playful and educational angle.
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Balloon To the Moon
£10.99Balloon To the Moon
Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers were making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. ‘Balloon to the Moon’ starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong’s ‘small step’ and beyond. But why stop there? Learn about the great innovations of the past, then get ready for blast off into an unknown but exciting future.
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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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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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Bombs & the Blitz
£4.99Bombs & the Blitz
Dedicated to the 70th anniversary of World War II’s D-Day this commemorative edition of Heroic Histories series is packed with information and activities to explore the past in a fun way! Includes colourful and humorous illustrations that are age appropriate and quirky.
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Celts
£5.99Celts
The ‘Usborne Beginners’ series provides an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Developed with reading experts, each title helps young readers to grow in confidence and to build their reading skills.
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Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
£14.99Cleopatra, 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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Coming To England
£7.99Coming To England
Floella Benjamin’s important childhood memoir of growing up as part of the Windrush generation.
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Dare to Be Different
£20.00Dare to Be Different
Ben Brooks has brought together 100 people who have all in some way or another used words to do wonderful things. Some may have changed a single life, while others have changed the course of history for almost everyone on earth. But whether their effects were big or small, these individuals’ speeches, letters, poems, songs, stories, and advice prove one thing: words can make the world a better place. And they can make you feel better about yourself too. This compendium includes personal letters that were written for just one reader to help guide them through life’s journey; sometimes they were intended for millions of people to hear about grand declarations of war, peace or new discoveries.
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Egyptians
£5.99Egyptians
Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions are answered with short, informative text, vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page.
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Egyptomania
£18.99Egyptomania
Learn what Ancient Egyptians wore, what’s inside a pyramid, how a mummy is made and much more by lifting the flaps and discovering the secrets hiding underneath!
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Exploring Space
£9.99Exploring Space
The extraordinary story of space exploration, from Galileo’s telescope to the launch of the International Space Station – and beyond! Martin Jenkins’ accessible and wide-ranging narrative covers early astronomy, the history of flight, the Space Race, the day-to-day lives of astronauts in the International Space Station and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and considers where future missions might take us. Stephen Biesty’s cross-section illustrations lay bare the intricate workings of space probes and shuttles, the Mars Curiosity Rover, spacesuits and Soyuz rockets.
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