(Hardback)

In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village sparked a series of spontaneous, often violent demonstrations by members of the gay community. This book marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and helps readers to understand the history and legacy of the LGBTQ+ movement. Photos.

(Hardback)

Tuck in your bandages, adjust your death mask and join Bastet on her insightful tour of the Ancient Egyptian afterlife.

(Paperback, UK ed.)

Top Ten Worst Things About Ancient Greece unearths some of the most horrible aspects of Ancient Greek life, from the dangerous Olympic games to the tough military service of a Spartan soldier. Find out about the grim punishments for slaves, how restricted life was for women and much more in this countdown of all things terrible in Ancient Greece.

(Paperback)

Top Ten Worst Things About Ancient Rome reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time - from the evil emperor who made murder a sport to the gruesome and gory gladiator fights which kept the blood-thirsty Romans entertained. Find out about Pompeii, Roman slaves and many, many more terrible things about life in ancient Rome.

(Paperback)

A biography for middle school readers which follows the life and career of the first African American to serve as a judge on the United States Supreme Court.

(Hardback)

A biography for middle school readers which follows the life and career of the first African American to serve as a judge on the United States Supreme Court.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

See the mysterious and dangerous world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of a craftsman's child. Get a glimpse of the pharaoh decipher some hieroglyphics and witness the ghastly mummification process...if you dare Quirky illustrations and gruesome facts galore

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

See the stunning and deadly world of ancient Rome through the eyes of a Roman child from a wealthy family. Spend time in a swanky Roman home taste some weird Roman food fermented fish guts anyone and see gladiators fight to the death in the arena Quirky illustrations and gruesome facts galore

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Fact-packed guide to childhood during the Blitz Dozens of gut-busting gags. Snack-sized information - everything from scary gasmasks to exploding sausages

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Fact-packed guide to everything horridly repellent in history. Laugh and learn. Morsel-sized information and dozens of jokes. Sections describe the historic events that are the inspirations for the jokes.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Fact-packed guide to Scotland's strangest people and worst food Laugh and learn. Dozens of gut-busting gags. Snack-sized information - everything from the history of haggis to the nasty end of Mary Queen of Scots

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Laugh and learn. Dozens of gut-busting gags. Snack-sized information - everything from mummified cats to frozen ice maidens

(Hardback)

Travel back in time to meet 11 children, each from the turn of a different century. Each century of the second millennium is brought vividly to life by a child of the period. Intriguing facts complement their stories, and richly detailed illustrations serve up a visual feast that holds a few surprises for the careful observer. Full-color illustrations.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Take an inspiring journey around the world and discover the stories of some remarkable women explorers.

(Paperback)

"Discusses the main concerns of the womens' movement in the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what's changed for the better, what might be worse, and where ... we go from here"--Amazon.com.

(Paperback)

World War I takes a fresh look at The Great War. From the assassination in Sarajevo which plunged all the major countries in Europe into the war, to the fighting in the trenches, surrender and the terms imposed on an exhausted and humiliated Germany which led directly to World War II.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback)

Get ready... as the captain of a Spanish treasure ship sailing in the Spanish Main, you're about to get captured as a pirate's prisoner! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback)

Do you think being a Roman gladiator seems glamorous Think again! At gladiator school, you'll be taught to fight, kill, and die in a suitably sporting manner to entertain the Roman crowds. If you survive, you could become a hero - but don't count on it.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Get ready: as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you've heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you're about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier! The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and narrative approach will absorb readers in the informative story.