This book looks at reform in 19th Century Britain through the eyes of newspaper articles of the time. It covers industrial, social and political reform...more details Format:Hardback Pages:32
The "21st Century Citizen" series focuses on social concerns, political problems, and new scientific developments in a rapidly changing world. With quotations from international commentators and young people themselves...more details Format:Hardback Pages:48
A series that uncovers the life and times of some of the most important and influential artists of the modern world.Includes an easy to follow chronological structure...more details Format:Paperback Pages:48
Concentrating on particular aspects of the deserts, their geology, life forms, history and future; this book describes the hostile and extreme environments that cover more than a seventh of the world's surface...more details Format:Hardback Pages:192
These fascinating books trace the history and development of some of the great political movements and economic forces which still dominate in the 21st century. Expert authors explore the backgrounds to these ideas...more details Format:Hardback Pages:64
This series shows balanced arguments for and against issues affecting our modern world. The books study each argument in detail and explore the history of each topic...more details Format:Hardback Pages:48
How people through history mapped their world reveals not just what they knew about geography, but also what they understood about their relationship with the planet...more details Pages:304
A simple text, supported by diagrams and colour photographs, describes the history and explains the workings of Parliament. It examines the function of Parliament within the context of British government and democracy...more details Format:Hardback Pages:32
This book looks at the Cuban Missile Crisis through what the newspapers of the time reported. It uses a range of contemporary articles, including those from American newspapers...more details Format:Hardback Pages:32
A new series detailing major conflicts of the 20th and early 21st centuries presented as extended timelines, written by experienced childrens' authors who specialise in modern history texts...more details Format:Hardback Pages:48