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Now in paperback: This concise, visual biography of one of the world's most fascinating historical figures, engages kids by using colorful photographs, illustrations, maps, and archival objects, as we

Now available in paperback―a pictorial guide to the world's people and events from 10,000 BCE to the present day.Journey around the globe and explore 12,000 years of human history from ancient times to the present day.From the hunter-gatherers and pyramid-builders of ancient times, to the space travelers and tech experts of today, The Kingfisher World History Atlas shows the who, what, where, where, and why of the major events of human history.Delve deep into the world of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; marvel at buildings, empires, conquerors, and cultures of medieval times; follow explorers and empire-builders from the Renaissance to the French Revolution; and examine the endlessly changing world of the modern age.Simon Adams' fascinating text, plus more than 65 beautifully hand-illustrated and detailed maps as well as timelines, photographs, and illustrations, is an authoritative guide to the people, places, and events that have shaped our world.

How has the power of the monarchy in Great Britain changed throughout history? Why does Wales have a prince? Why did Henry VIII marry six times? Why is the royal family named after a castle?This book

With the European Union referendum looming, this book explores at what the EU is, how it was formed, how it governs, its member states, its citizens and its role in Europe and the wider world, with a

Find out about the most intrepid adventurers of history with lively text and 240 pictures.

This edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000 BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancient world to moder

Combines four previously published history atlases into one volume, covering the entire history of human civilization from the ancient world to the modern era and examining all areas of development in

Find out about the beliefs and customs of religions through history, with 250 pictures.

Now in Paperback! Updated and revised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War, Eyewitness World War I takes an in-depth look at the battles fought, the weapons used, and the

In Eyewitness: Titanic young readers will discover the triumphs and tragedies of this "unsinkable" luxury liner. Detailed images and text highlight all aspects of this fateful journey including how th

Discover the war that shaped the modern world in Eyewitness: World War II. From the pre-war rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to Japan singing the surren

Read the extraordinary story of Elizabeth I's life, from her troubled childhood to her remarkable adult life as queen of England. Following the execution of her mother and disownment by her father, El

A comprehensive look at the common experiences of soldiers on all sides of the First World War.

This series explores the key aspects and themes of World War II in detail and is ideally suited to the needs of Key Stage 3 history students.

This series explores the key aspects and themes of World War II in detail and is ideally suited to the needs of Key Stage 3 history students.

This paper over board edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancie

The biggest, highest, fastest, slowest, smallest, loudest, farthest . . . The superlatives related to how records are created and broken are some of the most fascinating to children. Kids will

Introduces archaeology and how the science has been used throughout history to discover details about ancient civilizations, lost vessels, and artifacts.

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Soldier introduces reade

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Soldier introduces reade

Where do clouds come from? Why does the wind blow? Why is snow cold? Walk outside with a child and it will be clear right away that kids want to know all about weather. With an unbeatable combination

This engaging series is tailored to young children's interests and readinglevel. Lively text explains the basics of a popular subject, while intriguingfacts are brought to life through detailed a

With sixteen exquisite maps showing what the world was like from A.D. 500 to 1450, this book is sure to feed children's fascination with knights and castles, Vikings, Crusades, the Aztecs, and th

Alexander conquered the Persian Empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and formed much of what was then considered the civilized world. Alexander's conquests furthered the spread

Alexander conquered the Persian Empire, which stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and formed much of what was then considered the civilized world. Alexander's conquests furthered the spread

Now in Paperback! Discover the war that shaped the modern world in Eyewitness: World War II. From the pre-war rise of Nazi Germany to the start of the war with the invasion of Poland in 1939 to Japan

Updated and revised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War, Eyewitness World War I takes an in-depth look at the battles fought, the weapons used, and the lives lost. From

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Eyewitness Titanic is DK