Pitched at the 9-12-year-old, this illustrated tour-de-force presents various aspects of Greek life such as domestic life, religion and the gods, and more. It features an array of cross-sections, cutaways, and explosions. Each

The history of Britain from its early days until the 1950s is described here, largely in pictures. Clarke Hutton has traced with humour and inspiration, the significant events throughout the ages. His glorious illust

Following on from the success of A Picture History of Britain, Clarke Hutton's sumptuous illustrations now take us across the world, accompanying some of history's great explorers - from Christopher Columbus, Vasco de

Part of the "Horrible Histories" series, this book aims to reveal the truth behind the lousy pirate legends and lies. It shows why the women pirates were just as wicked as the men, and helps them learn t

A guide to popular topics of modern history.

The Ancient World is the perfect subject for Stephen Biesty's illustrations - beautifully constructed, technologically advanced, and teeming with life. There are cross-sections, cut-aways and explosions, authoritative

The story of the only rock we eat, including its origin, the other discoveries made because of it, and tales of salt and the people who have been involved with it through the ages.

From the 1830s, Australia rode on the sheep's back, earning wealth by selling wool overseas. These were the days of sheep stations the size of Scdotland, horse teamsters and cameleers, clipper-ship captains racing to overseas