History factopia!
£10.99An enthralling and hilarious journey through global history in 400 connected facts!
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A miscellany of mischief and magic
£16.99A Miscellany of Mischief and Magic is a compendium of history’s best hoaxes, hijinks, tricks and illusions.
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Princess Diana
£9.99From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Princess Diana tells the story of the world’s most loved princess.
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What’s the big idea?
£14.99What’s the Big Idea? simply explains more than 100 important concepts – the words that give readers the power to take part in the most important conversations on the planet.
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Tintin – Professor Calculus
£14.99Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of his first appearance in the TinTin classic Red Rackham’s Treasure, this book provides an in-depth look at the inventions and discoveries of Professor Calculus and the real-life innovations and people that inspired one of Hergé’s most popular characters.
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Women who led the way
£9.99A diverse and inclusive celebration of 21 amazing women explorers and adventurers from all over the world
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Story of now
£9.99An examination of the modern culture of Britain, the Commonwealth and all countries historically connected to her past, looking at identity and encouraging children to discover and celebrate their own stories and the ways we are all connected to each other.
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Her Majesty’s League of Remarkable Young Ladies
£7.99At her dull Victorian finishing school, fourteen-year-old Winnie dreams of becoming a top inventor like her father. Then, she’s recruited into a league of young women guarding Her Majesty the Queen. Soon, Winnie is not only serving royalty but learning what she needs to save her Papa.
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Musical world
£8.99From Billie Holliday to Aretha Franklin, Fela Kuti to Donna Summer, Elton John to Michael Jackson – it turns out that 38 classic tunes reflect and encapsulate the key historical moments of the 20th and 21st century. ‘Musical World’ features music from a vast range of genres including Jazz, Rock n Roll, Disco, and Hiphop. Jeffrey Boakye, teacher, historian, and broadcaster, explores the roots and wider impact of these genres, touching on why they were celebrated or seen as problematic, their political and cultural impact, and their ongoing legacy today.
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Kings and queens
£12.99From medieval monarchs to the newly crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain. Discover the kings who fought off the Vikings, the queen who spent the longest time on the throne, the king who died from eating too much fish, and many more.
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Dead Good Detectives: Ghost rescue
£7.99An epic and exciting adventure for readers 8+Â by the author of the bestselling Land of Roar series. Perfect for fans of BBC’s Ghosts!
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The plot against the emperor
£12.99When ancient Roman friends Flavia and Julius uncover a plot to overthrow the emperor, they must stop the criminals before it’s too late. But there are a lot of puzzles to solve along the way, from a mysterious message on a tablet to a suspicious conversation at the Colosseum. Will Flavia and Julius get to the banquet in time to save the emperor’s life? And who is the mastermind behind the evil plot?