Children's History Books

Travel back more than a thousand years to visit the world of the Vikings Board a longship for a voyage of exploration and see the fearsome weapons and armour used by a mighty warrior. Marvel at mysterious picture stones, ingenious…

Written by award-winning author Anne Rooney, this highly-visual, full-colour hardback takes a thrilling ride through the history of the world with fact-filled, illustrated timelines throughout.From the invention of the wheel to th…

Follow the stories of two men in one historic race to reach the South Pole. In 1910, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and the team of the Terra Nova embarked on an intrepid journey to Antarctica. Their mission: to explore uncharted lan…

In the beginning, about 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe started with a bang. Travel through time and space to learn how the world has evolved from the Big Bang onwards!From the creation of the stars, through the evolution of …

Young readers are invited to lose themselves on a journey through history, seeking people and objects with stories to tell across nine different eras. Follow two kids and their cheeky puppy on a chase across time in this fascinati…

Come on a well-heeled tour around the globe to meet the designers, dressmakers and style icons who influence how we dress. Aimed at children 7–11 years old, A History of Fashion for Children is an introduction to fashion past and …

A history of the world told through the prism of language, from Shakespeare to Anne Frank, Martin Luther King to Greta Thunberg. A History of Words for Children explores the uniquely human ability to transfer thoughts from one bra…

A glittering history of the world told through gold, with a blingtastically gold cover! Spanning billions of years from the Big Bang to the present day, this richly illustrated book tells the true stories behind 30 gold museum obj…

Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. …

Excavating the dirty truths of human waste (and its disposal) through history. Hold your nose and dive into the smelly, but surprisingly fascinating world of sewers! From the mighty Cloaca Maxima of Ancient Rome to the revolting, …

At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth – Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate…

Once upon a time... a long, long, time ago, a story was told. Then, over time, that story was shared with many, becoming a mythical, legendary tale.For as long as humans have existed, we have entertained and educated each other wi…

The unforgettable story of Ireland’s greatest unsung hero, Tom Crean, in graphic novel form. Tom Crean, the teenage son of a poor Kerry farmer, ran away from home in 1893 to seek adventure, and became a major figure in three pione…

*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.*We humans aren't strong like lions, we don't swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don't have wi…

This beautifully illustrated book explores Ancient Rome in depth, from sweeping history to the details of everyday life. With stylish illustrations, and a wealth of hands-on projects to get to grips with, readers will relive the g…

From the queen in her castle to the plowman in his field, the whole rich and varied tapestry of medieval life is laid out in this book. With stylish illustrations, and a wealth of hands-on projects to get to grips with, readers wi…

An intricate pop-up book to mark the centenary of Tukankhamun's Tomb's discovery in 1922. 100 years ago, Howard Carter and his team made an incredible find: the undisturbed tomb of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, buried for more than…

Explore the wonders of the past in this stunning collection of over 160 historical artefacts, from Ancient Rome to the dynasties of China. Welcome to the museum. This rich and informative cabinet of curiosities beautifully display…

This visually dramatic encyclopaedia of Ireland’s lighthouses is packed with easy-to-digest facts which effortlessly engage young readers with topics such as science, engineering and history. Inside you will: discover how lightho…

A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information. The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton. History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events…

How do you sum upthe world's amazing inventions in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From helicopters to fireworks, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky i…

Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did you know that Velcro was invente…

*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers.*Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, and it changed everything.Why did …

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Tales of the Greek Heroes. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this striking e…

THE RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER FROM THE UK'S BESTSELLING NON-FICTION AUTHOR. Discover all the weird and wonderful things that go on inside your body with Adam Kay. This fun-filled anatomy book for kids covers key stage …

Calling all archaeologists! A crate has arrived for you and it's packed with treasures from the ancient world! Can you assemble them and assign each to the right room in time for the museum's big opening? Among the treasures to di…

A beautifully illustrated collection of profiles of more than 80 goddesses and other powerful women retold for children aged 7-9. Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of god…

Prepare to go undercover and enter a world of secret missions, covert operations and classified information. Explore the history of espionage from ancient secret agents to modern-day surveillance, and read about the lives of infam…

In the first book of its kind, Aaron Rosen tells the story of how art developed across the world. He takes young readers on a journey through art history, from the Palaeolithic period to the present day, stopping off at thirty dif…

The Atlas of Great Journeys allows readers to follow in the footsteps of the most daring adventurers as they set out to explore the unknown. Fascinating original map illustrations show the world's greatest journeys, and lavishly i…