Collection: Junior Non-Fiction History

Welcome to Ancient Rome! Travel back in time with us and find out what it was like to live in the Roman Empire - from evil emperors and terrifying troops to gory gladiators and fascinating fashion trends!

Loos, Poos & Number Twos: Find out about the earliest WCs, what loos were like in the pyramids, how the Romans gossiped in public loos and what castle moats were really used for. Discover how Henry VIII cleansed the Royal Bum, what part 'Gong Scourers' played in Tudor times and what sweet-smellin...

Welcome to Ancient Egypt! Take a trip back in time with us and find out what it was like to live in this powerful civilisation - from fear-inducing pharaohs and grotesque gods to extraordinary embalming techniques and amazing architecture!

What happens when the truth gets lost? Where wild animals and people meet, tragedy can strike. But when a tiny baby is stolen by a dingo, people simply cannot accept such a thing. Prejudice and gossip grip the nation, and the tragedy transforms into a fight for the truth. This is a true Australia...

Discover five of the most amazing adventures and treks in history. Join some of the world's greatest explorers as they embark on the most unforgettable expeditions in history.

Take an exclusive backstage tour of the world's most exciting museums and discover their hidden treasures. This behind-the-scenes guide showcases a huge range of incredible artefacts from history and reveals the hard work, care, and effort that goes into collecting, preserving, and storing them. ...

During the twenty or so years following the end of the First World War, empires collapsed, new countries formed, revolutions occurred, and new systems of government established. 'Between the Wars' looks at this critical period in our history and reveals how its consequences are felt to this very ...

This is the second edition of 'The big book of Australian history', awarded 'Notable Book' by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 2014. Drawing on the impressive collections of the National Library of Australia, this comprehensive book provides children with an interesting and engaging ov...