Book 1

The Great Fire Of London

by Liz Gogerly

Published 14 March 2002

This book combines good quality artwork and contemporary illustrations with simple, well-written text. Young readers will discover how the fire started, what devastation it caused and will be able to compare fire-fighting in 1666 to the present day.



Photos of artefacts and original illustrations help bring the topic to life.


The Gunpowder Plot

by Liz Gogerly

Published 13 June 2002
A bright, colourful book which assumes no previous knowledge, for children of 5-7 years. The book combines historical artwork with short, easy-to-read text suitable for less experienced readers. With a clean, fresh design, clear captions and index, the book is incredibly user-friendly. Young readers will find out all about...Read more

Remembrance Day

by Liz Gogerly

Published 18 September 2003
Looking back at the First and Second World Wars, this book investigates the origins of Remembrance Day, and how its significance has grown to incorporate conflicts up to the present day. Explaining why we wear poppies, the book goes on to explore what Remembrance Day means for people today...Read more

A bright, colourful book which assumes no previous knowledge, for children of 5-7 years.



The book combines historical artwork with short, easy-to-read text suitable for less experienced readers. With a clean, fresh design, clear captions and index, the book is incredibly user-friendly. Young readers will find out all about Guy...

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The Great Fire of London

by Liz Gogerly

Published 12 September 2002
This big book combines good quality artwork and contemporary illustrations with simple, well-written text. Young readers will discover how the fire started, what devastation it caused and will be able to compare fire-fighting in 1666 to the present day. Photos of artefacts and original illustrations help bring the topic...Read more

The Blitz

by Liz Gogerly

Published 16 January 2003
A bright, colourful book which assumes no previous knowledge, for children of 5-7 years. The book combines historical artwork with short, easy-to-read text suitable for less experienced readers. With a clean, fresh design, clear captions and index, the book is incredibly user-friendly. Young readers will discover the events leading...Read more

This book explains who Florence Nightingale was, and the work she did. Her role in the hospitals at Scutari during the Crimean War is looked at, together with the campaigning she did in Britain for better health care.

Complete with photos, paintings, glossary and index.


The Blitz

by Liz Gogerly

Published 13 June 2002
A bright, colourful book which assumes no previous knowledge, for children of 5-7 years. The book combines historical artwork with short, easy-to-read text suitable for less experienced readers. With a clean, fresh design, clear captions and index, the book is incredibly user-friendly. Young readers will discover the events leading...Read more