History for Children

The Parthenon in Athens is the most famous Greek temple in the world and an icon of Ancient Greek art. It was built to house a colossal statue of the goddess Athena, and the temple itself was decorated with sculptures and reliefs of the most magnificent quality. This book explores these lovely carvings, with the aid of digital photography.

Gladiators were brutal fighters who risked their lives in one of the deadliest sports of all time. They performed to huge crowds in stadiums across the Roman Empire. Find out how these savage spectacles first began, who took part in them and how men were trained to become fighting machines.

Get ready...as an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you are keen to join other explorers in search of a new life elsewhere. It will be a difficult and dangerous journey - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!

A crate has arrived and it's packed with treasures from the ancient world! Can you assemble them and assign each to the right room in time for the museum's big opening? Among the treasures to display are an Egyptian sarcophagus, a Greek temple and a Chinese Terracotta Army, alongside incredible facts about the civilizations that built them.

A new title in Young Reading, Series Three. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. A fascinating look at The Second World War and its causes and effects across the world.

In 1914, the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked one of the most destructive conflicts the world had ever seen. This title tells the story of the First World War, and the people who lived and died fighting in it. It is a narrative account of WWI, written specially for children who are ready to tackle longer and more complex subjects.

A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history to life. Discover Henry's life as a young prince at Tudor court, the religious conflicts of his reign, the fates of each of his six wives and his lasting legacy as one of England's most famous kings.

Provides an introduction to the famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. This book helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped.

The only official sticker book created in collaboration with Mojang!