Focusing on 20th-century history, this is one of a series which provides simplified versions of topics covered in the "Heinemann History Study Units" series. The text, written sources and questions have been reduced and simplified to meet the needs of less-able pupils at Key Stage 3, but the material is pitched at a level of maturity designed to sustain pupils' interest. For each book in the series there is a corresponding teacher's resource pack.

The "Foundation History" series provides simplified versions of the five Core Study Units for use with less able pupils at Key Stage 3. In each full-colour book, the text, written sources and questions have been reduced and simplified to meet the needs of lower ability pupils. Otherwise, the books follow the same structure as their counterparts in the "Heinemann History Study Units" series, allowing both series to be used together for a wide range of abilities. This book gives pupils an overview of 400 years of British history. It focuses on the major upheavals, developments, challenges and achievements of the medieval period.

Imperial China

by Nigel Kelly and Fiona Reynoldson

Published 22 November 1991

The Medieval Realms

by Nigel Kelly

Published 1 May 1995

Contents:
  • Part One: Introduction
  • Part Two: The Norman Conquest
  • Why was there an Invasion?
  • The Norman Victory
  • The Victory Completed
  • Keeping Control: The Feudal System
  • Keeping Control: Motte and Bailey Castles
  • Keeping Control: Square Keep Castles
  • The Land the Normans Ruled
  • Part Three: The Medieval Realms Take Shape
  • The Church and Christendom
  • The Murder of Thomas Becket
  • The Crusades
  • Magna Carta
  • Simon de Montfort, Hero or Villain
  • Henry II and Ireland
  • Edward I and Wales
  • Part Four: Living in the Medieval Realms
  • Medieval Warfare
  • Crime and Punishment
  • Religious Beliefs
  • Life in a Medieval Monastery
  • Life in a Medieval Town
  • Women in Medieval Times
  • Medicine
  • The Development of the English Language
  • Part Five: The End of the Medieval Realms?
  • The Black Death
  • The Effects of the Black Death
  • The Peasant's Revolt—Why did it Happen?
  • The Peasant's Revolt—What Happened?
  • The Wars of the Roses

Focusing on the Indians of North America, this text is part of the Foundation History series which provides simplified versions of topics in the Heinemann History Study Units series. In each student book, the content has been reduced and the text simplified to meet the needs of less able students.



The "Foundation History" series provides simplified versions of the five Core Study Units for use with less able pupils at Key Stage 3. In each full-colour book, the text, written sources and questions have been reduced and simplified to meet the needs of lower ability pupils. Otherwise, the books follow the same structure as their counterparts in the "Heinemann History Study Units" series, allowing both series to be used together for a wide range of abilities. This book provides a picture of the achievements and problems of an empire which covered an enormous geographical area. It uses a diverse range of source material from different parts of the world to help develop skills and understanding.

Focusing on the North American Indians, this is one of a history series, modular in structure, which offers teachers the flexibility to design their own scheme of work at Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. Each book covers all the core study units and also a wide range of optional units, and aims to be visually stimulating as well as offering activities which develop both skills and understanding. An extensive selection of primary and secondary sources is provided. Each pupil book is accompanied by a teacher's assessment and resource pack which includes photocopiable worksheets.

Focusing on 20th-century history, this teacher's resource pack corresponds to one of a series which provides simplified versions of topics covered in the "Heinemann History Study Units" series. The text, written sources and questions have been reduced and simplified to meet the needs of less-able pupils at Key Stage 3, but the material is pitched at a level of maturity designed to sustain pupils' interest.

The "Foundation History" series provides simplified versions of the five Core Study Units for use with less able pupils at Key Stage 3. In each full-colour book, the text, written sources and questions have been reduced and simplified to meet the needs of lower ability pupils. Otherwise, the books follow the same structure as their counterparts in the "Heinemann History Study Units" series, allowing both series to be used together for a wide range of abilities. This resource pack contains one photocopiable worksheet for every unit in the corresponding pupil book. The worksheets offer a variety of activities ranging from simple activities, like wordsearches and crosswords, to more demanding tasks like looking at war poetry. Many of the worksheets provide additional sources enabling pupils to develop their skills of interpretation.


This teacher's pack, which includes photocopiable worksheets and accompanies the corresponding pupil book focusing on North American Indians, is one of a history series, modular in structure and offering teachers the flexibility to design their own scheme of work at Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. Each book covers all the core study units and also a wide range of optional units, and aims to be visually stimulating as well as offering activities which develop both skills and understanding. An extensive selection of primary and secondary sources is provided. The pack includes foundation worksheets to help less able pupils with the work on each spread.