History & The Past: General Interest (Children's/Teenage)

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascina...

'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn...

  A perfect board book for today's toddlers, who will grow into tomorrow's leaders! Meet 50 trailblazers from a range of races ...

This title focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Vicksburg, helping readers understand how these two events altered the course of th...

Prepare to have your mind blown! As you explore ten of the world's greatest unsolved mysteries, you'll witness a UFO encounter, search for the lost...

How do you sum up a whole country in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From amendment to Vegas, each of the carefully chos...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before cell phones. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a Blast from the Past spec...

A gorgeously illustrated picture book biography about the fascinating life of surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, from Michelle Markel and Amanda...

This title focuses on Shermans March to the Sea, guiding readers through its historical context, goals, and impact on military strategy. Critical t...

  Captain Tom Moore: fundraiser, World War Two veteran, the nation's hero. Read all about the life of Captain Tom Moore who wen...

Unwrap the mysteries of ancient Egyptian mummies in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum What is a mummy? How exactly were they mad...

This children's history book has everything you need to know about medieval castles, including knights, jousting, sieges, drawbridges, and forts.Le...

A personal, powerful and resonant account of the Holocaust by one of this country's best-loved childrens authors.By turns charming, shocking and he...

Calling all explorers and archaeologists! Inside Out: Egyptian Mummy comes with everything you need to start an Egyptian adventure, from discoverin...

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up,...

Find out about how a day at the seaside has changed since Victorian times and what has stayed the same! Topics covered include how people travelled...

'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn'...

  All aboard! Discover all the foul facts behind the story of trains and railways across the world with history's most horrible headli...

The freedom to achieve freedom a book to help children discover the life of the remarkable Irish political hero Michael Collins! Discover the sol...

At the age of five Takeshi joins other youngsters to train as a noble samurai fighter. Join him in action as he fires arrows at the gallop fights w...

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before video games. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a Blast from the Past spec...

Alan Turing was:A mathematician A scientist An inspirationAlan Turing was a mathematician, scientist and codebreaker who helped defeat the Nazis in...

This title focuses on the hardships and opportunities experienced by black Americans during the Civil War, especially those who fought for the Unio...

Find out about the world of Anglo-Saxons with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books!Learn about the Anglo-Saxons, where they came from and...

An illustrated biography of the life of Benjamin Franklin.Classics Illustrated tells the extraordinary life tale of Benjamin Franklin in colorful c...

When the Histronauts travel back in time to the Roman Empire theyll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Explore the Roman baths, try...

  #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab invites readers to New Orleans in this instalment of her thrillingly spo...

Avery is a little curious child who simply loves history! Follow him along time and space to learn everything about the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Egy...

Avery is a little curious child who simply loves history! Follow him along time and space to learn everything about the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Egy...

From music to movies, literature to dance the arts have always been influenced by the work of LGBTQ people. LGBTQ+ Icons spotlights the history an...

Find out about the life of Oprah Winfrey from her childhood to breaking into the media and her many campaigns for change. For children progressing ...