Set a Victorian mining town in the 1840s, this gripping fictional account tells the story of a mining disaster and the child labourers who were caught up in it through the eyes of a young miner.
Readers can discover all the foul facts about the TERRIBLE TUDORS, including why Henry VIII thought he'd married a horse, all about terrible Tudor torture and which shocking swear words the Tudors used. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
Become a history detective and discover what life was like in the past.
Travel through history to discover the grim, gruesome and downright gut- churning methods of punishment societies employed in the past.
Each book in this series covers a different area of the Second World War.
Useful for AS and A Level subject specifications, 'Challenging History' encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning through individual research. It motivates students with accessible and attractive layouts, clear vocabulary and text and engages their interest, providing them with intellectual and analytical challenges.