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The new fourth edition of Invasion, Plague and Murder is Book 1 of the best-selling KS3 History by Aaron Wilkes series. It focuses on medieval and early Tudor British history, including Anglo-Saxon England, the Norman Conquest, England's relationship with Scotland, Wales, Ireland and France, medicine and public health, religion and political power. This planning guide helps teachers to design a coherent knowledge-rich curriculum and assessment using the Oxford Key Stage 3 textbook series. -...

The "MERLIN" series is designed to provide introductions to key periods of Scottish history. It is suitable for the older child or the adult who wants a basic understanding of a period. A narrative is based around a main character used to illuminate the life and times in which he or she lived. James IV was one of Scotland's greatest kings. His reign saw the full flowering of the Renaissance in Scotland - in architecture, in literature and in art. For a brief period, Scotland ranked amoung the gr...

At the outset of World War II, Denmark did not resist German occupation. Deeply ashamed of his nation's leaders, fifteen-year-old Knud Pedersen resolved with his brother and a handful of schoolmates to take action against the Nazis if the adults would not. Naming their secret club after the fiery British leader, the young patriots in the Churchill Club committed countless acts of sabotage, infuriating the Germans, who eventually had the boys tracked down and arrested. But their efforts were not...

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: 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.

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.

"From the Cradle to the Grave" is the second most popular module in the new Intermediate History courses run in Scotland under the Higher Still programme. There are currently no books written for this topic, so this text will fill the gap. The book deals with social history during the period 1890 to 1951, focusing in particular on the changing role of government in tackling the problem of poverty, and dealing with a new relationship between the people of Britain and their government.

'The Blitz brought out the best in people. Neighbours who hadn't spoken to each other for years passed cups of tea over the garden fence...' Opening with crucial details on how events in Germany led to World War II, the book then launches into a fascinating look at what life was like during the Blitz. Topics include evacuation, gas masks, bomb shelters, food rationing, the home guard and GIs. The book gives an excellent all-round view of the war, with information on how the British forces fought...

Designed to tie in with the National Curriculum, this study of the Battle of Hastings is one of a series examining major historical watersheds. The book recounts the chain of events leading up to the battle, and the repurcussions, both immediate and long-term. It also discusses the concept of an historical turning point, assessing in what way this really was one. Interpretations throughout aim to show how history is informed by a complicated web of divergent views.

A biography of Charles Babbage. As well as providing his life story and analysis of his work, the text places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; a look at the ongoing impact of his work; and information about his rivals and the men and women who affected his life and work.

An exploration of the life and achievements of Christopher Columbus. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of his work, the author places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The title is part of a series examining the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. Each volume includes: a biography illustrated with colour maps and photographs; a look at the ongoing impact of the subject's work; quotes and writi...

This series uses a variety of sources to give an insight into a particular period. The aim is to provide a history resource with a strong emphasis on evidence, using eye witness accounts from a range of source material, including diaries, letters and newspapers. An initial section introduces the period and the sources available. An extended quotation for the source is on one page, facing a commentary giving the historical background. The reliability of the sources is considered.

"Leading Lives" covers key leaders in history and explores their lives and achievements. Each book examines the person's early years, studies and interests, professional life, low points, and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time. An underlying theme is whether an individual can change the course of history.

"Leading Lives" covers key leaders in history and explores their lives and achievements. Each book examines the person's early years, studies and interests, professional life, low points, and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time. An underlying theme is whether an individual can change the course of history.

This title explores the life and achievements of Winston Churchill. It examines his early years, his studies and interests, his professional life, his low points and his legacy. The volume contains: feature panels detailing the lives of colleagues, rivals and others, sources, quotes and eyewitness accounts; further reading and web sites; and a timeline and maps. It is part of the "Leading Lives" series. An underlying theme throughout this series is whether an individual can change the course of...