History and Warfare

Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in the Aztec age, from being jabbed by cactus spikes to snacking on maggots - and even wearing jaguar skins!

Where on Earth is the UK? Where are koalas from, and who lives on Antarctica? From landscapes to animals, cities to people and languages to food, this series will let readers take a trip to each continent. It's time to travel around the Earth!

Most people have heard the word 'empire' before. Perhaps because of the Roman Empire. Or maybe even the Star Wars films. But what about the British Empire? This work will answer all the important questions about this major part of British history.

Join Marcia Williams on a journey to the Stone Age. Meet the people of Clan Woolly as they hunt mammoths and reindeer, learn how to make fire, invent stone tools and turn wild wolves into tame dogs! Full of facts, jokes and illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to the Stone Age - a time...

Who were the first settlers in Britain? What do we know about the prehistoric people of Skara Brae? How was life in the Stone and Bronze Ages different to our own? Explore the answers to these questions and much more in this series which uncovers Britain's prehistoric past.

Who were the first Britons? Read about their daily lives, what jobs they did, what they made, how they traded. Find out the answer to questions such as 'How did they build their settlements such as Skara Brae?', 'Why was Stonehenge built?', 'When did the Bronze Age begin?', 'What were Iron Age ho...

Learn about Prehistoric Britain and the lives of people from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages. Find out more about the tools theyused, the forts they built and the art they created. The 'Info Buzz' series helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide rang...

The inspiring story of the brave but forgotten Black pilots who helped win the Second World War.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Discover the new daring tales of inspiration from over fifty iconic British icons today, who have each harnessed their childish curiosity and ambition and turned it into their own superhero power. With a special introduction by Stormzy. Explore the lives o...

Using the Sutton Hoo burial ground as the starting point for an exploration of the Anglo-Saxons, Paul Dowswell covers subjects such as religion, entertainment, warfare and society in the dark ages.