History for Common Entrance: The Making of the UK 1485-1750 ensures a thorough understanding of the 'Making of the UK' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus. Clearly presented content, lively illustrations and challenging end-of-chapter questions encourage learning and inspire a love of History.- Endorsed by ISEB- Written by the chief exam setter for ISEB History Common Entrance- Arranged chronologically, to help pupils understand historical con...

History for Common Entrance: Medieval Realms Britain 1066-1485 ensures a thorough understanding of the 'Medieval Realms' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus. Clearly presented content, lively illustrations and challenging end-of-chapter questions encourage learning and inspire a love of History.- Endorsed by ISEB- Written by the chief exam setter for ISEB History Common Entrance- Arranged chronologically, to help pupils understand historical c...

Exam board: ISEBLevel: 13+ CE and KS3Subject: HistoryFirst exams: November 2022Hone exam technique and boost confidence for the ISEB CE 13+ History exam with this ISEB-endorsed, essential exam practice book.· Practise for all areas of study in the ISEB CE 13+ specification: Covers practice questions for Medieval Realms (1066-1485), The Making of the UK (1485-1750) and Britain and Empire (1750-1914).· Iden...

Do you like your history horrifying? Then the Terrifying Tudors will tantalise you! Shudder at the mad Tudor monarchs and their suffering subjects, who were always losing their heads. Discover what Tudors did in the good times and the gory times, from their great goose fairs and foul festivals to the terrible tricks of their ruthless royal family. It's history with even more nasty bits left in!

Adapted from the New York Times bestseller Mayflower!After a dangerous journey across the Atlantic, the Mayflower?s passengers were saved from certain destruction with the help of the Natives of the Plymouth region. For fifty years a fragile peace was maintained as Pilgrims and Native Americans learned to work together. But when that trust was broken by the next generation of leaders, a conflict erupted that nearly wiped out Pilgrims and Natives alike. Adapted fro...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about Wales, including why Druids split humans in half, how the Normans outwitted the Welsh with a lump of ham and how an army of Welsh mums fought off the French once and for all. With a bold look and in ebook format, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Scotland, including the truth about William Wallace, the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques, and how to terrify a tourist with gory Scottish ghost stories. With a bold look and in ebook format, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Edward Mallandaine was there! To prove it he thrust himself into the historic photograph of the "Last Spike" being driven to mark the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Surrounded by the railway dignitaries of the time, his young face peers out amid their frosty beards.Edward had just turned eighteen when he left his home in Victoria, British Columbia, to join the Canadian militia to fight Louis Riel in the North-West Rebellion of 1885. Hired to ride dispatches over the un...

What are fossils and what clues do they hold of the past? Teach your children the basics of paleontology in a fun and engaging manner. You want them to fall in love with the subject to encourage active learning. By using pictures and as little text as possible, your child gets to experience learning on a more personal level. Grab a copy today!

This is American and World History 101 made easier to remember. Each major historical event is presented in clear language that makes is easier to read and comprehend. Even big words like ratify are succinctly explained. If you're looking for a material that would help improve your child's grades in the subject, then you've stumbled on gold. Secure a copy while you still can!

In 1776, 56 men signed their names on a document that they knew might well mean their certain deaths as traitors to England. Standing on principles of faith and liberty, these men forged a powerful call for freedom and human dignity still resonating today in America. Yet, historical revisionists have distorted or attempted to wipe away every trace of this nation's Christian heritage, including the heartfelt faith of these founding fathers.More than simply facts and figures, For You...

Featuring photos and stories from the world's scariest prisons, discover why prison is to be avoided at all costs!World's Scariest Prisons will explore the most terrifying prisons of all time. From the Roman Coliseum to the Bastille, the Tower of London to Alcatraz, World's Scariest Prisons will captivate young readers! Each prison will receive its own photo-intensive overview as well as a sidebar, a break out fact box, and a quote. Each prison profile will be followed by a feature...