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A brand new textbook covering the externally examined component of the OCR GCSE History Pilot specification - Medieval History. Part 1: Raiders and invaders - the British Isles c400-c1100 Part 2: Power and control - Kingship in the Middle Ages c1100-c1500 This textbook takes students step by step through the content of the externally assessed component, and sets them tasks that will prepare them for the distinctive demands of the 4-hour open book exam, which requires them to research using the i...

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and legends so compelling.

The "Designed for Success" series introduces a range of exciting vehicles. Each book includes information on: design and technology; performance; safety; manufacture; and leading models in a way that is accessible for a wide range of readers. The titles cover examples of vehicles whose design has been successful; provide case studies that look at design, manufacture and the performance of vehicles and include information of safety, including clothing. This title focuses on attack fighters.

This series looks at all aspects of the Holocaust, from the early racial doctrines of the Nazis and step-by-step dehumanization of the Jews, to the implementation of the Final Solution and the aftermath of the Holocaust. The series offers: - considerable emphasis on first-hand accounts and other primary source material. - An excellent resource for students researching this area of study.

Contents: Archaeology and the Ancient Greeks; The First Greeks (Discovering Mycenae, A rich kingdom); Government and Society (Discovering Athens, Practical politics, Planned cities, Discovering Olynthos, Home life); Trade and Travel (Discovering Corinth, A trading city, Ships and sailing); War and Warriors (Discovering Marathon, Land and sea battles); Religion and Mythology (Discovering Olympia, Temples and treasures); Drama, Dance, and Music (Discovering Epidaurus, At the theater); A New Greek...

Contents: The Viking Age (Learning more from archaeology); Viking Society (The Oseberg ship burial, Rich and poor, How society was governed, Discovering Thingvellir, Law, crime, and punishment, Religion); Daily Life (Discovering Brattahlid, Food and farming); Trade and Towns (Discovering Birka, Town life); Vikings at War (Discovering Repton, Warriors and weapons); Ships and Seafaring (Discovering Roskilde, Shipbuilding and navigation, Vikings around the world, Discovering L’Anse-aux-Meadows); Ar...

This series looks at all aspects of the Holocaust, from the early racial doctrines of the Nazis and step-by-step dehumanization of the Jews, to the implementation of the Final Solution and the aftermath of the Holocaust. The series offers: - considerable emphasis on first-hand accounts and other primary source material. - An excellent resource for students researching this area of study.

An engaging range of period texts and theme books for AS and A Level history. The Cold War was an economic, ideological and political confrontation. There was no single cause, no single driving force and no single factor that brought it to an end. In this incisive and thought-provoking book, Mike Sewell examines the complex historiography surrounding the Cold War as well as the events and issues themselves. Topics include: the origins of the Cold War, the globalisation of the War culminating i...

Some say he was the greatest warrior in history, building an empire that extended from Europe and Africa to India and Central Asia. Famed historian Gunther tells the story of Alexander the Great who, at only 21, became King of Macedonia and set off on a 12-year journey to conquer the known world and extend the boundaries of Greek civilization. Gunther describes his boyhood, his battles and victories, as well as the palace intrigues that surrounded him.

Earhart grew up at a time when many believed that men alone had the right to experience the thrill of adventure - but, from the moment she saw her first aeroplane, she knew it was her destiny to fly. She undertook record-setting flights, earning more fame and admiration with every boundary she broke. Sadly, her tragic and mysterious disappearance over the Pacific remains one of the great unsolved mysteries. This fascinating biography captures her grit and unwavering determination to chart her ow...

Theodore Taylor, who served in the American merchant marines in World War II, tells the tragic tale of a convoy of 33 ships that sailed from Iceland to Russia in an effort to bring the Soviets needed tanks, trucks, airplanes and ammunition. In vivid detail, Taylor follows one of the ships through the frigid waters of the Arctic as it battles Nazi bombers and submarines - and as its crew helplessly watches many of their companion ships perish in the mad dash to safe port.

The third book of teacher’s resources in a groundbreaking Key Stage 3 series designed to grab pupils’ attention with its fresh approach to traditional content. In addition to the series of photocopiable worksheets, this teacher’s guide includes recommendations for further extension activities. These suggestions will support less-able pupils and stretch the more-able.

An examination of the abolition of slavery in 1863, a major historical watershed. It recounts the chain of events leading up to this event, and the repercussions, both immediate and long-term. It also evaluates the concept of a turning point, assessing in what way this event really was one. The volume is designed to be thought-provoking, but its approach is direct and seeks to embrace the views of ordinary people. It ties in with the National Curriculum and features photographs, reproductions of...