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Did you ever hear the saying "there are two sides to every story?" This is especially true for major events in history. The details of the same event can appear very different depending on the perspectives of the people involved. In this fresh take on history, read about the Jacobite Rebellion from both the Jacobite and Hanoverian points of view.
Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In Flowers, children learn about flowers, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
This book gives young readers an introduction to microhabitats and the minibeasts that live there. Find out about what lives under stones and on logs, leaves, flowers and trees in gardens or parks. And learn all about what they eat and what eats them!
Great British Engineering looks at engineering feats that have become iconic parts of British culture and history. From the RMS Titanic to the Spitfire and the Flying Scotsman to the London Underground and many more, this book shows the very best of British engineering projects and how they were achieved.
This series wil tell the amazing stories of inspiring people who have made a difference and changed the world, despite the odds stacked against them. They will detail the characters' humble origins, the obstacles standing in their way that had to be overcome, and discuss the successes and achievements for which they are lauded today.
This series considers the different ways information reaches us. It looks at how information is accessed, presented and communicated by us and others.
Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins around 840,000 when hunter-gatherers were just beginning to use tools, up to 55BC when the Romans first arrived in Britain. The book describes how settlers began early forms of mining and farming, how they made their homes and how they began to trade with other countries. Find out more about life at Skara Brae, the Great Orme Mine and the Lewes Hoard in this amazing history of early British life.
Explores the habitats, adaptations, food chains life cycles, behaviours and intelligence of monkeys.
This series considers the different ways information reaches us. It looks at how information is accessed, presented and communicated by us and others.
The Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins with the invasion of the Romans on Britain in 55BC to AD410, when they finally left. The book describes how Roman settlers have influenced everyday life, from their introduction of the hypocaust system for keeping houses and baths warm through to their building of roads. It also features important figures in this period of history, including Boudicca - a key figure of rebellion from Roman rule. Find out more about her as well as Hadrian's Wall, the Vindolanda Tablets and how the Roman language has survive in the current English language in this amazing history of early British life.