Collection: Junior Non-Fiction History

"Mysterious lights in the sky. Alien abductions. Government cover-ups. Dedicated ufologists have spent years documenting unexplained phenomena from flying saucers to extraterrestrial life. Uncover the history of UFOs in this illustrated guide, which separates the science fiction from the facts. T...

From the steps of the pyramids to the wreck of Titanic, see people, places, and moments from history brought back to life. Imagine if you could travel back in time and walk the streets of the past. Where would you go first? Incredible History turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of...

If you could go back in time and talk to famous villains from the past, what would you ask? Brave animal interviewer and author Andy Seed has adapted his incredible 'tranimalator' device into a time machine, allowing him to go back and talk to all kinds of figures from history! Get to know 10 fam...

Subject: Discover history's most famous and fearsome invaders and raiders! Discover history's most famous and fearsome invaders and raiders! The terrible Ancient Greeks are coming! Invaders and Raiders: Greeks describes how the Ancient Greeks set up a mighty empire from the viewpoint of a young P...

Discover history's most famous and fearsome invaders and raiders!Discover history's most famous and fearsome invaders and raiders! The fearful Romans are coming! Invaders and Raiders: Romans describes the Roman invasion and settlement of Britain from the viewpoint of a native Celt. The all-conque...

Subject: The terrifying Vikings are coming! Invaders and Raiders: Vikings describes how the Vikings invaded and conquered much of Britain, and voyaged far and wide. Viking longships, raids and fighting style are all explored, alongside their beliefs and ways of life, to build up a true picture of...

The ancient Greeks were one of the most inventive peoples in history. From the building of their extraordinary temples to ideas about democracy, philosophy and science, this beautifully illustrated book takes you into the world of the ancient Greeks.

The Middle Ages lasted for about 1000 years. All across Europe there are signs of the Medieval past - stunning cathedrals are evidence of advanced engineering skills, castles tell of the power of the nobles. This book provides a wealth of information to help understand Medieval people.

In this fascinating fact file, children can go beyond the fierce reputation of the Vikings as warriors and learn about their everyday lives as farmers, craftspeople and tradespeople, their beliefs, their society and their culture.

Was King John really the cruel and terrible king that history paints him as? This biography explores the life of King John, from his ascension to the throne, through wars with France and his own English barons, to the signing of the Magna Carta. This Great Charter was a turning point in English p...