Did you know that the plain-looking bags you use to brew a steaming mug of tea are steeped in fascinating history? This simple drink has caused wars, been smuggled, been the drink of the elite and
Early Life on Earth tracks the evolution of life on Earth, from its origins up to the imminent arrival of the dinosaurs. Take a closer look at the first multi-celled forms, the Cambrian explosion, the
Find out why Darwin's On the Origin of Species changed both science and society and explore his life story, from his early investigations of the natural world and his voyage on the HMS Beagle, to the
Travel back to the time of the Vikings! Where did they come from and where did they settle? What beliefs and traditions did they bring with them? How do we know about the Vikings? Explore this ancient
Fire! FIRE! At the first sign of a fire we call the fire brigade. But what did people do before the fire service existed? Learn about the evolution from the first brigades to the multi-skilled fire se
Travel back to the time of the Anglo Saxons! Who was Alfred the Great? Where did the Anglo Saxons come from, and what traditions and beliefs did they bring with them? Explore this ancient civilisation
Why were thousands of British children evacuated from their homes in 1939? Where did these evacuees go? Who looked after them? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these an
What sort of work could job-hunters in Ancient Rome expect to find? They might become a soldier in the most disciplined army in the known world, or a fuller, cleaning other people's dirty laundry by t
Grab your suitcase and prepare to explore China: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history. Find out about Chinese fashion, music, popular culture and sport, as well as quirk
Travel back to the time of the Vikings! Where did they come from and where did they settle? What beliefs and traditions did they bring with them? How do we know about the Vikings? Explore this ancient
Diwali - the festival of colour - is celebrated by Hindus worldwide and this book let's children discover how people around the globe celebrate this important festival and what it means to them, wit
Explore the people, music, art, sport, food, landscapes and wildlife using this awesome children's travel guide to one of the world's holiday hotspots.Discover:· Croatia's ancient palaces, fairyt
The Aztecs used their large army and alliances with nearby states to dominate most of Mexico in the 14th and 15th centuries. Find out about where the Aztecs came from, how they traded with other peopl
Explore the people, music, art, sport, food, landscapes and wildlife using this awesome children's travel guide to one of the world's most dynamic countries.Discover:· Mexico's ancient abandoned
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindus worldwide. Discover the origins and traditions behind the festival, how people around the globe celebrate and what it means to them.Beautiful ph
How do you decide what clothes to put on? Children around the world wear all sorts of clothes, for all sorts of reasons! Clothes Around the World explores carnival costumes, fancy hats, national dress
