Aztec (DK Eyewitness) by Dorling Kindersley
Category: Children's History | Series: DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Aztec is a spectacular and informative guide to the rise and fall of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas, who built vast empires and left behind a legacy of mystery and wonder. Incredible colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of these amazing civilisations. Show your chil ...Show more
Icarus Was Ridiculous by Pamela Butchart; Thomas Flintham (Illustrator); British Museum Staff (Contribution by)
Category: Children's History
Izzy LOVES all the stories the Ancient Greeks told! She can't wait to tell her friends about Icarus, who was a TOTAL NUMPTY, and the Trojan Horse, which ended a war and wasn't even REAL!
Prehistoric World (Usborne Internet-Linked) by J. Bingham
Category: Children's History | Series: Usborne World History
This is a perfect general introduction to how people lived. It is now published in a new edition providing excellent value for money. "Usborne World History" books offer an excellent introduction to history, explaining key topics in clear and simple language. Exploring contemporary opinions of the perio ...Show more
So You Think You've Got It Bad? - A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome by Chae Strathie; Marisa Morea (Illustrator)
Category: Children's History
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 ancient Rome, from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed wi ...Show more
Hope is our Only Wing by Rutendo Tavengerwei
Category: Children's History
For fifteen-year-old Shamiso, struggling with grief and bewilderment following her father's death, hope is nothing but a leap into darkness. For Tanyaradzwa, whose life has been turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis, hope is the only reason to keep fighting. As the two of them form an unlikely fr ...Show more
Jailbreak at Alcatraz (Unsolved Case Files) by Tom Sullivan
Category: Children's History | Series: Unsolved Case Files
The second book in this graphic nonfiction series about real FBI cases is a gripping account of an escape from Alcatraz, the infamous island prison. CASE NO. 002: THE ROCKJune 12, 1962SAN FRANCISCO BAY, CALIFORNIA7:18 A.M. A corrections officer at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary tries to awaken inmate A ...Show more
Dame Nellie Melba (Aussie Heroes Series) by Gabiann Marin
Category: Children's History | Series: Aussie Heroes Ser.
This Aussie Heroes series introduces primary-aged children to heroes who have made a contribution to Australian society. Each hero has helped others in need and in turn shaped history. An insightful look at the fascinating lives of great Australians.Written by Gabiann Marin & illustrated by Rae Dale ...Show more
Our Jacko (PB) by Michael Morpurgo
Category: Children's History
A deeply personal and tender story of war, peace and those who are left behind. One hundred years after the war to end all wars, Jacko's descendants discover his notebook and the untold stories tucked in its pages. "This war is a nightmare that one day I shall wake from and then forget. And if I don't w ...Show more
Medieval Life (DK Eyewitness) by Dorling Kindersley
Category: Children's History | Series: DK Eyewitness
"DK Eyewitness Medieval Life" is a unique and compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages. Superb colour photographs of artefacts, costumes, furniture, and buildings, bring daily life in Medieval Europe vividly to life. Help your child discover the magnificent tournaments of the ...Show more
I Survived the American Revolution 1776 (#15 I Survived) by Lauren Tarshis
Category: Children's History | Series: I Survived Ser.
Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series. British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape. Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlef ...Show more
Soldier Dogs #2 : Attack on Pearl Harbor by Marcus Sutter; Andie Tong Wai Lum (Illustrator)
Category: Children's History | Series: Soldier Dogs Ser.
Inspired by the stories of the real dogs who courageously served during World War II, this action-packed book takes readers into the action during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.When Skipper, the street dog all the Navy guys love, follows Joe home, Joe can't believe his luck. But with a new baby br ...Show more
Women on trial for...Crimes of their Times by Steph Bellwood
Category: Children's History
Six women tried and convicted for a crime of their times. Six incredible true stories spanning five centuries: the heretic, the witch, the young first-fleeter transported to Australia; the Indian princess turned suffragette, wartime spy and Conscientious Objector. Age range 9+ Six women tried and convic ...Show more