History books

Take a trip around the world and discover fabulous traditional fashions in this stylish sticker book. Attend a lavish Indian wedding in a stunning silk sari, put on cowboy gear to dance at a Chilean rodeo, » ...mai mult

Did the Romans have parties? What was the Roman Army like? These questions and more are answered in this fascinating introduction to Ancient Rome. Colourful illustrations and surprising facts help to uncover » ...mai mult

From the elegance of stately homes, to the squalor of the slums, this book tells the story of life in Georgian Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, » ...mai mult

The remarkable, true story of a slave who gained fame as a gladiator and led a revolt against Roman slave owners. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence. Accused of deserting the » ...mai mult

A comprehensive and colourful introduction to the Vikings, and their legacy as great explorers, dramatic storytellers, skilled craftsmen and ruthless raiders. Vividly describes Viking culture, including » ...mai mult

William dreams of acting and writing plays. This ambition takes him from the quiet country town of Stratford to the great playhouses of London, where his talent takes the city by storm. The life of Britain’s » ...mai mult

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 » ...mai mult

A lavishly illustrated book packed with over 160 stickers of fabulous fashions throughout history - a young fashionista’s dream! From Romans in draped togas, to Elizabethans in lace ruffs and Victorians » ...mai mult

A fascinating flap book with fabulously detailed illustrations and information about peoples of the Ancient World, including the Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Lift the flaps to look inside an Egyptian » ...mai mult

The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and as a hospital reformer. Illustrated with evocative, full colour pictures. Usborne » ...mai mult

A beautiful doll’s house in sticker book form. Children will love adding stickers of furniture, pictures, toys, ornaments, clothes and more to the sumptuous Victorian interiors. Includes over 240 stickers, » ...mai mult

A compelling account of the story of slavery from ancient times, through the sugar plantations of the Caribbean and America to the slave trade’s official abolition 200 years ago. Recounts the stories » ...mai mult

Lively account of the history of spying, with exciting descriptions of famous spies and the plots they uncovered, from Alexander the Greats secret scouts to Cold War heroes. Includes internet links to » ...mai mult

The classic Greek myth retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Brave Theseus takes on the challenge of defeating the fearsome Minotaur deep in a maze of tunnels » ...mai mult

The story of the Roman Empire, retold as a story for children growing in reading confidence. Re-tells the history of Rome, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the » ...mai mult

A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the » ...mai mult

The story of the boy pharaoh and the discovery of his tomb and treasures vividly retold for young readers. Illustrations and hand-coloured photographs of real-life places, people and objects bring the » ...mai mult

The classic Greek myth retold through easy-reading text and colourful illustrations. Brave Theseus takes on the challenge of defeating the fearsome Minotaur deep in a maze of tunnels below Crete. But will » ...mai mult

Experience the life of luxury behind the closed doors of a royal palace in this exquisite sticker book. Explore the lavish rooms, and fill them with beautiful furniture and artefacts. Choose from over » ...mai mult

The life of the famous Elizabethan sea captain told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Daring and ruthless, Francis Drake sailed the oceans in search of land and treasure for » ...mai mult

Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient Egypt. Each bustling scene is packed with information about life in Ancient Egypt, including worshiping in a temple, building the pyramids, » ...mai mult

An informative guide to the Romans, covering key figures, battles and events as well as the day-to-day life of Roman citizens, and their pastimes and art. Beautifully illustrated with detailed artwork, » ...mai mult

How did London become the big, bustling city it is today? When was the Underground built and what was the Great Fire of London? These and other questions are answered with vivid, full colour photographs » ...mai mult

Discover who lived in castles, what they ate, where they slept and what they did for fun in this fascinating introduction to medieval life, with lots of examples of castles from around the world. Full » ...mai mult