The Battle Of Hastings

by Gillian Clements

Published 22 February 2001
The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and...Read more

In 1666 London is burning - a great fire sweeps through the city, destroying many buildings. Discover how the fire came about and read about its consequences. There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever.

In words and pictures, Gillian Clements...

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The Spanish Armada

by Gillian Clements

Published 28 February 2002
Great Events: The Spanish Armada looks at the events which culminated in the defeat of the great fleet of Philip II of Spain in 1588 by the English Navy, under Sir Francis Drake. Gillian Clements tells the story through a lively combination of text and illustration (including some speech...Read more

The Battle of Britain

by Gillian Clements

Published 28 March 2002
Great Events: Battle of Britain is a story surrounding the conflict between the German Luftwaffe and RAF Fighter Command, from August to October 1940. During this time both air forces fought for supremacy in the skies over England. The book traces the events which put at end to Germany's...Read more

The First Moon Landing

by Gillian Clements

Published 28 March 2002
Great Events: The First Moon Landing traces the events of the first manned mission to land on the moon. It follows the successful Apollo II mission, including the famous first steps of astronaut Neil Armstrong on 20 July 1969. Gillian Clements tells the story through a lively combination of...Read more

The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and...Read more

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II charts the 1953 ceremony in which the Queen came to the throne. It also explores the major events of the time such as the exploration and conquest of Mount Everest. There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that...Read more

The Gunpowder Plot

by Gillian Clements

Published 13 June 2002
The great events of British history are part of our shared heritage and it is important that children know the facts behind the famous dates from a young age. In this series, Gillian Clements tells the stories of some of these events through a lively combination of text and...Read more

Remembrance Day: Every year, crowds of people come together to remember young men and women who fought and died in the First World War and later wars.

There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever.

In words and pictures, Gillian...

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In 1066 a great battle took place in England between the Anglo-Saxons and the invading Normans. Its result would determine a new course of history.
There are some moments in history that are so dramatic or important that people remember them forever.
In words and pictures, Gillian Clements tells the...

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