Causes and Consequences of the First World War (Causes & Consequences S.)
by Stewart Ross
Changing Life in Scotland and Britain, 1750-1850 (Standard Grade history)
by Craig A. Madden
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...
Examines the causes of conflict in Norther Ireland throughout history, from the English conquest of 1171, plantations and Cromwellian colonisation through to the Troubles and the Good Friday Agreement. Ages 10-14
With photographs and illustrations, this is a descriptive account of ordinary family life in Great Britain during the thirties. After an introduction to the history of the time - the depression, unemployment and poverty faced in the thirties - the book looks at the exciting developments in entertainment and travel as they affected ordinary families. More mundane aspects of family life, such as shopping, clothing, diet and health and schooling are also described. The book is indexed and also incl...
Tales of pirates, whether in fact or fiction, have long excited young imaginations. The pirate stories here all have a Scottish connection. The title is part of the Scotties series of activity books for young readers and includes an 8pp black and white section of activities which are photocopiable for home or classroom use.
Scotland and the Second World War (Understanding People in the Past S.)
by Simon Wood
One of a series of books developed to meet the requirements of the 5-14 curriculum in History. They enable pupils to become familiar with a range of evidence and the concepts of change, continuity, cause and effect. This text focuses on Scottish history during the Second World War.
Scotland in the Second World War (Scottie Books)
by Helen H. McLullich and Sheena Bedborough
The sinking of the Titanic is the world’s most famous sea tragedy, with over 1,500 lives lost on that cold April night in 1912. The ship has since held a special mystery and fascination for young and old. This new account for children looks at why the ship was built and the dreams of those who built her. The story follows Titanic on her voyage from Europe towards the USA, and describes the collision with the iceberg and her dramatic sinking. It focuses on the people involved – the passengers and...