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Books in Ladybird Histories series

  • Ladybird Histories: Ancient Egyptians

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Penguin UK, July 4, 2013)
    This Ladybird Histories book all about Ancient Egypt is perfect for children learning about Ancient Egypt and the Egyptians at school. It includes Ancient Egypt's kings and queens, how ancient Egyptians lived, and why they believed in mummification and different Egyptian gods. It's packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers—from lifestyles, battles, and important characters to the influence the past has played on the world around us today— and has everything you need to know about Ancient Egypt for school homework!
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  • Ladybird Histories: Second World War

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Penguin UK, March 6, 2014)
    This Ladybird Histories Book is perfect for children learning about the Second World War at school. It looks at the countries that took part, where key battles and campaigns took place, and the impact the war had on ordinary people around the world. It's packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers—from lifestyles, battles, and important characters, to the influence that events in history have played on the world around us today—and has everything you need to know about the Second World War for school homework!
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  • William the Conqueror

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Jan. 7, 2016)
    William the Conqueror is part of the popular Adventures from History series.First published in 1966, this beautifully illustrated book has been specially re-released to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 2016. Complete with stunning dust jacket, this facsimile copy of the original includes all the memorable art that people love and remember.
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  • Anglo-Saxons

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Penguin UK, June 1, 2016)
    Ladybird Histories is a series of books about periods and people in history that children find especially engaging and that are often taught in schools. Packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers, from lifestyles, battles, and important characters to the influence the past has played on the world around us today. Anglo Saxons is the ideal homework help book for primary school children. Packed with everything you need to know about this great civilization, this book is perfect for all school project work. It is packed with information about topics such as where and how they lived, and their impact on history.
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  • Ladybird Histories: Kings and Queens

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Penguin UK, June 2, 2011)
    An educational book all about England's Kings and Queens from Ladybird. Ladybird Histories: Kings and Queens is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. It is packed with information about England's monarchs in chronological order, including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, and Queen Victoria, all the way up to the present day. Full of fascinating facts, this handy book will help schoolchildren with their history studies. Includes a web link to a free downloadable chart showing a timeline of Kings and Queens of England.
  • Ladybird Histories: Vikings

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Penguin UK, March 6, 2014)
    Ladybird Histories is a series of books about periods and people in history that children find especially engaging and that are often taught in schools. Packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers—from lifestyles, battles, and important characters to the influence the past has played on the world around us today. This Ladybird Histories title is all about the Vikings: their famous leaders, what people wore, how they lived, their fascinating myths and legends, and how they shaped Britain today. It has everything you need to know about the Vikings for school homework!
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  • Ladybird Histories: Romans

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Penguin UK, July 3, 2014)
    This history book from Ladybird is the ideal homework help book for primary school children who are learning about the ancient Romans at school. Packed with everything a child needs to know about Roman life and times, it is perfect for all school project work, with a timeline, glossary, and index included for easy reference. Fully illustrated and full of fascinating bite-size facts, Ladybird Histories: Romans features information about what people wore, what jobs they did, how they lived, children's lives, and key emperors such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, Constantine, and Claudius. There is also interesting information about Roman roads, baths, and even Pompeii.
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  • The Great Fire of London

    Chris Baker

    Paperback (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2016)
    The Great Fire of London is perfect for children studying the Great Fire at school. It includes information on how the fire started, why it spread so quickly, and how it was eventually put out. It's packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers, from details about important characters to the influence the fire had on the landscape of London and the future of firefighting.
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  • Ladybird Histories: First World War

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Penguin UK, Oct. 3, 2013)
    This Ladybird Histories Book is perfect for children learning about the First World War at school. It looks at life in the trenches, the countries that took part, where the battles took place, and how the war changed the lives of people around the world. It's packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers—from lifestyles, battles, and important characters, to the influence that events in history have played on the world around us today—and has everything you need to know about the First World War for school homework!
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  • Ladybird Histories: Tudors and Stuarts

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Ladybird, July 4, 2013)
    This Ladybird Histories book about the Tudors and Stuarts is perfect for children learning about this period of history at school. It includes famous kings and queens, how the Tudors and Stuarts lived, and why the Great Fire of London destroyed so much of the city in 1666. It's packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers—from lifestyles, battles, and important people to the influence the past has played on the world around us today—and has everything you need to know about Tudors and Stuarts for school homework!
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  • The Battle of Hastings

    Chris Baker

    Paperback (Ladybird, Oct. 1, 2016)
    The Battle of Hastings is part of the Ladybird Histories series introducing core topics from history. Children will learn about how the battle started and what the outcomes were. All the facts are presented in a clear and engaging way to explain the events of a particular time in history and the order in which they occurred. Each title in the series focuses on the key characters of the time and features colorful illustrations, a timeline, and a simple glossary. Places to visit and practical activities are also included. The importance of evidence in history is shown using information from the Bayeux Tapestry and historical documents.
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  • Ladybird Histories: Victorians

    Ladybird

    Paperback (Penguin UK, July 3, 2014)
    This history title from Ladybird is the ideal homework help book for primary school children who are learning about the Victorians at school. Packed with everything a child needs to know about Victorian life and times, it is perfect for all school project work, with a timeline, glossary, and index for easy reference. Fully illustrated and full of interesting bite-size facts, Ladybird Histories: Victorians features information about what people wore, what jobs they did, how they lived, children's lives, and notable people of the period, including Queen Victoria, Charles Dickens, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and key social reformers.
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