Children's / Teenage general interest: History & the past

  • Dinosaurs

    £7.99

    Young children will love learning about dinosaurs big and small with this engaging novelty book, publishing into the successful My Little World series by Priddy Books.

  • Athena

    £10.99

    Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage in this graphic novel. From her extraordinary birth – sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache – to her refusal to take no for an answer. Find out how she inspired powerful gods, goddesses and humans and the terrifying fate of those who dared to cross her path. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of one of the most fearless ancient goddesses, and the tales of a world where humans, gods and goddesses could meet.

  • Myths of China

    £16.99

    Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. With more than 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilization of China.

  • A Shakespearean theatre

    £6.99

    ‘A Shakespearean Theatre’ is an invaluable guide to an important period in English theatrical history, taking a look at the different people involved in the theatre such as actors, playwrights, stagehands and the audience themselves.

  • A medieval castle

    £6.99

    ‘A Medieval Castle’ examines the development of forts and strongholds from the beginning of the Middle Ages, looking at the motives behind the building of castles and the variety of people needed to make castle life run smoothly.

  • Viking town

    £6.99

    ‘Viking Town’ is a guide to one of the most important periods in history. Step inside a Viking town and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this bustling centre of long-distance trade. Admire the well-built houses before joining the town’s defenders as they fight off an attack by rivals from across the sea. This is an illustrated look at the daily lives of different types of Vikings. With superb cutaway illustrations, we explore the astounding architectural achievements and day-to-day activities of the Vikings, looking at how they ate, dressed, entertained themselves and sometimes fought.

  • An ancient Roman fort

    £6.99

    This text presents an insight into the organisation and structure of the powerful army of ancient Rome. Find out what went on on a daily basis within the fort, and discover how the Roman army used ingenious techniques to defend the fort.

  • Going for gold

    £8.99

    When ancient Greek friends Phoebe and Leon discover that a pentathlon athlete is cheating in the Olympic Games, they decide that they must stop him before it’s too late. But there are a lot of puzzles to solve along the way, from a mysterious message discovered in the temple to a suspicious conversation at the stadion. Will Phoebe and Leon be able to stop the villain before the winner is crowned? It’s a race to the finish line!

  • Welcome to AI

    £14.99

    Welcome to AI is an introduction to artificial intelligence for curious youngsters. Learn all about the history, science and technology behind the world of AI.

  • One day on our prehistoric planet…with a diplodocus

    £12.99

    From breakfast to dinner, dusk to dawn, children will love spending the day with this curious baby diplodocus. A new series of children’s books focused on the way baby dinosaurs would spend a day. Since she was born, a baby diplodocus has spent her time hiding from hungry carnovores in the safety of the Jurassic Forest, but now it is time for her to journey out into the big plains.

  • Treasure Island

    £6.99

    Sail the high seas and search for treasure in this paperback edition of the classic novel?but beware of pirates!  Jim Hawkins sets sail with a treasure map in hand, but he eventually discovers that his crewmates are pirates-in-hiding, hungry for gold. Will Jim be able to safely find the treasure, or will the infamous Long John Silver beat him to it?   This swashbuckling adventure?in its unabridged entirety?is perfect for aspiring pirates and any young reader who loves action and thrills.

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