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

  Explore the incredible history of Afro hair. The Story of Afro Hair celebrates the fashion and styles of Afro hair over the la...

A stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history.A gorgeous, large-format gift ...

Whether you’re already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats fr...

Ripley’s Time Warp reveals the most bizarre parallel events in world history. Drawing on remarkable tales from around the globe, Time Warp uncovers...

The Lewis Chessmen were found on the Isle of Lewis in mysterious circumstances. Consisting of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales’ teeth in ...

  A stunning celebration of the rich culture and fascinating history of Scotland featuring six Scottish illustrators. Discover...

From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. A museum in a book, this colle...

  “★★★★★ Horrible Histories is back - and better than ever. Marking 30 years of the...

  Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas t...

For 200 years people have sought the treasure buried on Oak Island on Canada’s East Coast. Bob Restall got his chance, but it ended in tragedy. A f...

Discover the stories of 20 conservationists who are looking after our planet and its animals.Discover fascinating facts about 20 conservationists f...

The arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Essex in 1948 was turned into a significant event by the British media but it is only one smal...

The greatest challenge is believing it's possible . . . They Did It First features fifty trailblazing scientists, artists and mathematicians who ...

Some incorrect facts have escaped from author Adam Frost's imagination into this book...Can you figure out which fact is untrue in a sea of brillia...

From traders to raiders, embark on an incredible voyage through Viking life and history in the first in an exciting new series from bestselling non...

The remarkable true story of how a toy duck smuggled forged identity papers for Jewish refugees during WWIIDuring World War II, families all across...

When the Histronauts travel back in time to the ancient Greek era they’ll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Visit the Acropolis, w...

When the Histronauts travel back in time to ancient Egypt they’ll need your help to uncover the secrets of the past. Explore dazzling tombs, deciph...

A poignant picture book memoir from Bana Alabed, the seven-year-old Syrian girl from Aleppo whose messages to the world have turned her into a glob...