History

Why DID the Egyptians build the pyramids? What do those squiggly hieroglyphics really mean? Why did Pharaohs wear snakes in their hats? Find out in the Egyptian Echo. It's a fresh and lively look at Ancient Egyptian history told…

Want to know what was happening in the world before the arrival of the first civilizations? Then read all about it in The Stone Age Sentinel - a fresh and lively look at prehistoric times, cunningly disguised as a tabloid…

The Roman Record

Viking Invader

Greek Gazette

A fresh and light-hearted look at Europe in the Middle Ages, cunningly disguised as a tabloid newspaper. What's the scoop with the Spanish Inquisition? What's on the monastery menu? And will everybody’s favourite knight win this…

Prehistoric World

A fascinating introduction to over 10,000 years of history, from the first farmers to the fall of the Roman Empire. From enormous empires to humble homes, the rise and fall of great civilizations across the globe is brought to…

A lavishly illustrated guide to the medieval world covering the years 500 to 1500 around the world, including the Crusades, Marco Polo's travels to China, the Aztec Empire and more. Full of fascinating facts, maps and time charts,…

Friends, Romans, citizens of the world - do you want to take a fast-paced trip through time? All of human history is here, from hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times. With bitesize narrative…

A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from wars and revolutions to ground-breaking inventions, discoveries and artistic movements. With over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the year 2000, organised…

The stories of intrepid explorers throughout history who travelled into the unknown for the first time, from the ancient Egyptians, Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus to modern-day explorers of the deep seas and outer space. Full…

Reveals the real-life stories behind dozens of brilliant ideas, from the invention of the wheel, to the hi-tech gadgets of today. Describes the successes - and failures - of inventions in transport, food, household gadgets,…

Four thought-provoking books about the First World War packed together in a handy carry case.

A fascinating look at the distinctive “make do and mend” fashions that developed out of necessity during the Second World War. Published in association with Imperial War Museums. Children can use the stickers to dress…