World History Biographies: Isaac Newton (National Geographic World History Biographies)
by Philip Steele
Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher, and inventor as well. Readers will discover the genius who inspired Alexander...
This volume about the Globe Theatre in London is a history both of how it was used in Shakespeare's time, and of its rebuilding over the past 15 years. One artist, June Everett, has recorded the rebuilding of the theatre from the beginning in a series of watercolours. They record the detail as well as the atmosphere of the site. The paintings are accompanied by photographs of contemporary drawings and paintings, and by a text that weaves together the two strands of Tudor history and modern rebui...
The Italian Renaissance (History of the World S.)
by P. Kallen and Stuart A Kallen
Triangles, 6-Copy PB Title Pre-Pack (Life in the Renaissance, #1)
by Kathryn Hinds and Dana Meachen Rau
The Tudor era springs to life in Marcia Williams’s lively account, written and illustrated in her signature comic-book style. Travel back to Tudor times with Arthur Inkblott, Queen Elizabeth I’s favorite scribe, and his pet ferret, Smudge, who lives (and offers commentary) in the margins of the book. Meet the handsome and headstrong Henry VIII and his six wives, as well as the clever and beautiful Elizabeth I, who politely refused entreaties to marry. Fight the Spanish Armada, sail across the A...
Famous People, Great Events: The Gunpowder Plot (Famous People, Great Events)
by Gillian Clements
On 5th November 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and his friends tried to blow up the House of Lords in London with gunpowder. They wanted to kill King James I. Find out all about the Gunpowder Plot with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures. This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history and are suitable for the primary history cur...
Science Timelines: The Rise of Industry: 1700–1800 (Science Timelines)
by Charlie Samuels
A must for Key Stage 3 students aged 11 and up, this engaging book uses timelines to describe scientific and technological advances from 1700 to 1800. The Rise of Industry looks at scientific discoveries in the eighteenth century, covering the work of James Watt, Benjamin Franklin, Jethro Tull, Antoine Lavoiser and others. The steam engine, farm machinery, navigation at sea and early railways are included.Each volume in the five-book series examines the story of scientific discovery in a ser...
Would you rather wipe Henry VIII’s bottom for him or be one of his wives? Would you rather act in a Tudor play or take part in a jousting match? Only you can decide! Adventure into the fascinating world of the Tudors with this new Would You Rather book! Packed with fun situations, this book is the perfect way to learn about the adventurous, fascinating (and sometimes stinky!) lives of the Tudors. Prepare to decide what you would choose to eat at a Tudo...
Discover all there is to know about the Renaissance, the period in history that took Europe from the Middle Ages to modern times! Beginning in Italy, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spread throughout Europe and affected art, science, technology, politics, and thought. From the 1300s to the beginning of the 1600s, scholars started to question what they knew and looked to literature and historical texts to develop new ideas for why things were the way they were. In just a short amoun...
This series looks at the medical contributions and advances made over the centuries, from prehistoric times to the present day. Each book evaluates the major medical issues of the time and the key individuals who pushed medical knowledge into new territory. In this title, readers can discover how printing influenced the spread of medical ideas, how physicians and surgeons were trained, how dissections were carried out, how trade brought new medicines to Europe and how individuals made important...
The Renaissance Thinkers (The Renaissance for Kids) (The Renaissance for Kids: Guided Reading, Level2)
by Diane C. Taylor
Boredom Buster: A Puzzle Activity Book of Swashbuckling Pirates
by David Antram
Jump aboard and set sail across the seven seas with this swashbuckling pirate-themed puzzle book!Themed around the history of piracy and notorious buccaneers like Blackbeard, this nautical activity book is bursting with fascinating facts and pirate puzzles. This book contains 112 pages of bite-sized information and a variety of activities for all abilities, including mazes, word searches, dot-to-dot pictures, and hilarious jokes. Young scallywags and salty sea dogs can test their plundering pira...
Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance (Renaissance World)
by Lizann Flatt
The Italian and Northern Renaissance (Power and Religion in Medieval and Renaissance Times)
A Picturesque Tale of Progress
by Olive Beaupre Miller and Harry Neal Baum
The Beginning of the Renaissance - History Book for Kids 9-12 Children's Renaissance Books
by Baby Professor
Changing Times: The Renaissance Era (Changing Times: The Renaissance Era)
Modern Technologies Invented in the Renaissance Children's Renaissance History
by Baby Professor
Everyday Life in the Renaissance (Uncovering History)
by Antony Mason
Traces developments in European art, architecture, music, theater, literature, science, warfare, and exploration during Renaissance times. Includes overlays.