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Shortcuts to Success teach you the exam success tips that have been shown to work.  Written by teachers with a proven track record of exam success, they will show you how to achieve your best results. This book covers: The United States and the World 1945–89 (exams in 2008 and 2009) Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949–92 (exams in 2010 and 2011) The Research Study (submitted before the exam) and how to tackle it (20% of total marks)Guidelines and sample answers for the compulsory...

The "Intermediate History" series is aimed at Intermediate 1 and 2 students. The emphasis in each book is on the source-based approach required, with a range of activities including recall, evaluation, deriving data from sources and extended response questions. Text and activities are differentiated to give full support to Intermediate 1 students. This title looks at immigrants and exiles in Scotland from 1830 to 1940.

Fully updated to support the new 2013 GCSE History B specification

New for the 2013 specification, this Edexcel GCSE History A Student Book has been written to support the new Unit 3C: The transformation of British society c1951-1979. New, engaging content thoroughly covers the material in the 2013 specification. Contemporary design, with a variety of sources throughout, appeals to students from a range of ability levels. Learning objectives provide a clear overview of what students will learn in each chapter. Activities provide extend and suppo...

Edexcel's own resources written to give students all the preparation they need for the new Controlled Assessment. Written by senior examiners and subject experts so you can trust they will cover exactly what is needed. Shows students where they should focus their efforts to get the best grade. Includes our ResultsPlus feature using examiner insight to give you more information on how to succeed.

Looks at two central questions: How have black people been treated in the Americas? How has the experience of black people affected the course of American history?

Designed specifically to meet the requirements of new British History coursework options in GCSE Modern World History and Schools History specifications. This book presents a lively and engaging picture of multicultural Britain in the twentieth century. A wide range of questions and activities encourage students to think about the positive aspects as well as the difficulties of living in a multicultural community and to appreciate the rich diversity of the British people. The text is particularl...

Aimed at average and above-average ability Key Stage 3 pupils, this volume uses an investigatory approach to cover the core unit on the history of World War II.

Aimed at average and above-average ability Key Stage 3 pupils, this study of Britain's trade and industrial expansion from the time of the Industrial Revolution onwards uses an investigatory approach to cover the core history unit.

Aimed at average and above-average ability Key Stage 3 National Curriculum pupils, "The Crusades" is one of a series of history textbooks covering the supplementary unit by using an investigatory approach.

Examines the growth of Islam during the first thousand years after the time of Muhammad, discussing the effect of this religion on the lives of its followers and on their science and technology up to the end of the sixteenth century.

Traces the course of the third longest river in the world, the Yangtze in China, and describes its physical features, history, importance as a source of food and for transportation, and more.

Endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. Written for the Cambridge International Examinations syllabus, Cambridge IGCSE India Studies adopts an enquiry based approach with a strong focus on investigating and analysing the emergence of contemporary India. In the process, it promotes the development of core skills and ways of thinking critically that are essential to succeed in secondary and higher education and all professional areas. This will encourage students to be cre...

One of a series of Scottish history books specifically designed to meet the requirements of the 5-14 curriculum in History, this text enables students to become familiar with a range of sources of evidence, and the concepts of change, continuity, cause and effect. It seeks to encourage an understanding of time and sequence, and an appreciation of heritage and the influence of the past on the present. This work focuses on a key area of Scotland's past and explains its importance, also setting eve...

This volume provides coverage of the National Curriculum history, Key Stage 3, core unit - "The Making of the United Kingdom 1500-1750", checked and revised by a remedial specialist to meet the needs of less able pupils. Presentation, language and activities have all been structured both to satisfy National Curriculum requirements, and to be accessible to those students for whom the majority of NC materials are dense and intimidating. Steve Buxton is also the author of "The Invaders" and "Mediev...