History and Warfare

Why did the Celts live in hill-forts? Were Celtic warriors the most fearsome to have ever lived? How was life in the Bronze and Iron Ags different to our own? Explore the answers to these questions and much more in this series which uncovers Britain's prehistoric past.

We're travelling to Cambodia to discover its ancient temples, remarkable river systems and vibrant storytellers. Find out about the people and their culture, learn how to say a few words in the local language, then learn a little about the history of the Cambodian Civil War.

What comes to mind when you think of India? The mesmerising Taj Mahal? Huge elephants and agile monkeys, shimmering silks and spicy food? India is all these things and many others. Its sights, smells, wealth and poverty have fascinated visitors for hundreds of years. Its history is one of trade a...

This work gives the reader the horrible historical facts on all our shocking sovereigns, from William the Conker right up to Lizzie the Last. It includes foul but fascinating facts on horrible habits, ghastly palace ghosts and the dreadful royal doctors of days gone by.

Deary gives you the ghastly truth about the wild warrior race who weren't afraid to fight the rotten Romans - and who had the horrible habit of collecting human heads. He also looks at the dreadful Druids, their strange sacrifices and terrible trials.

Featuring a day in the life of early humans as they paint mammoths on the walls of a cave, a fierce gladiator battling in the Colosseum and the first woman in space. And not forgetting the animals of history - from an Egyptian cat (worshipped as a god, of course) to an albatross flying over Rapa ...

Take a look at the wackier side of history! Who was the maddest Roman emperor? Why didn't the Romans use toilet paper? And just how dangerous was a Roman tortoise? This title answers all these questions and much more. With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers in...

Take a look at the wackier side of history! Did the ancient Britons invent lego? Did aliens really land at Stonehenge? And just how did blueberries help the Celts win battles? With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, wo...

Take a look at the wackier side of history! Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? Did spirits live in the African rainforest? And did bicycles really destroy the Benin kingdom? This title answers all these questions and much more. With an engaging question and answer format, this serie...

Take a look at the wackier side of history! Why did Viking houses smell of fish? Did they really have horns on their helmets? And were the Vikings really the vainest people in Europe? With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes grue...