(Paperback)

"The story of Stephen Hawking, the brilliant scientist who made great contributions to the study of the origin of the universe despite suffering from motor neurone disease for most of his life."--

(Hardback)

Originally published in Russia by Samokat Publishing House in 2017.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Take an incredible voyage on the Beagle with Charles Darwin.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Travel to the civilisation of the ancient Egyptians and discover how they embalmed their dead. Contains beautiful illustrations, a guide to Egyptian coffins, 'true or false' quizzes, and a spectacular gatefold image of the River Nile.

(Hardback)

From the award-winning author of the Amelia series comes the first children'sbook about Allan Pinkerton, one of America's greatest detectives who foiled aplot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln on his way to his 1861 inauguration. Fullcolor.

(Hardback)

Spend a day behind the scenes at a natural history museum in this illustrated non-fiction story by tour guide Dustin Growick.

(Paperback)

Lets you step inside the Colosseum at Rome around AD80 and discover for yourself the technological wonders, the vicious weapons, the thrills and the dangers of a great Roman arena. This book also helps you find out why this incredible feat of architecture was built, who paid for it and where the money came from.

(Hardback)

(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)

(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)

"In a narrative nonfiction format, follows people who experienced the assassination of John F. Kennedy"--

(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