David Copperfield
Key features of this text: How to study the text Author and historical background General and detailed summaries Comm... MoreDavid Copperfield
Fact Cat: History: Christopher Columbus
Read all about Christopher Columbus and his dream to sail to Asia. Follow his journey into the unknown, discover what he... MoreFact Cat: History: Christopher Columbus
Alexander The Great
Born a prince of Macedonia in 356 BCE, Alexander the Great became one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He c... MoreAlexander The Great
Cleopatra
In the land of pharaohs and pyramids, Cleopatra is a princess with an uncertain future. When her own brother tries to ki... MoreCleopatra
Marie Antoinette
A lively retelling of the tumultuous life of Marie Antoinette, as she grows from Austrian princess to tragic queen. The ... MoreMarie Antoinette
Captain Cook
A vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Captain Cook, with lively narrative text, colourful illustrat... MoreCaptain Cook
Napoleon
A tough little chap with a shrill voice and a horrible temper, Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the surprise heroes of hist... MoreNapoleon
Winston Churchill
Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful ... MoreWinston Churchill
Martin Luther King
Dynamic and engaging graphic-novel biographies of black achievers in colourful and dramatic strip-cartoon artwork ... MoreMartin Luther King
Adolf Hitler
An informative account of the life of Adolf Hitler, from his childhood in rural Austria to becoming the dictator who led... MoreAdolf Hitler
Anne Frank
Thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrat... MoreAnne Frank
Gladiators
A history of the often brutal world of the gladiators written in an engaging narrative style and containing full colour ... MoreGladiators
Tutankhamun
After thirty-two centuries of lying hidden in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun’s sacred, royal tomb wa... MoreTutankhamun
Animals at War
From Hannibal’s elephants to World War One carrier pigeons and parachuting dogs in World War Two, children can discover ... MoreAnimals at War
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar is another one of Shakespeare's famous plays that portrays actual events from Roman history. Set in ancien... MoreJulius Caesar
The Story of Islam
Traces the story of Islam from the life and deeds of Mohammad, his successors and the spread of Islam across the globe, ... MoreThe Story of Islam
Leonardo da Vinci
Vividly describes the life of da Vinci, from his country childhood to his amazing legacy and explores many of his works ... MoreLeonardo da Vinci
The Story of Pirates
Reveals the grim and gritty facts about pirate attacks, terrible pirate tortures, and how notorious captains like Bartho... MoreThe Story of Pirates
The Story of Spying
Lively account of the history of spying, with exciting descriptions of famous spies and the plots they uncovered, from A... MoreThe Story of Spying
The Story of Slavery
A compelling account of the story of slavery from ancient times, through the sugar plantations of the Caribbean and Amer... MoreThe Story of Slavery
The Queen's Pirate
The life of the famous Elizabethan sea captain told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Daring... MoreThe Queen's Pirate
Bleak House
Esther, at fourteen, has never known love. Determined to live well, earn some love and overcome the shadow of her birth,... MoreBleak House
The Vietnam War
The history of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam's struggle for independence to the protracted peace process which bought th... MoreThe Vietnam War
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: 140th Anniversary Edition
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collectio... MoreThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: 140th Anniversary Edition
Nelson
Flora and Annie are off to stay with their grandparents for the summer. The girls will travel on their own from Cape Tow... MoreNelson
Dracula
A dramatic retelling of Bram Stoker's classic horror story retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex s... MoreDracula
Moonfleet
A tale of smuggling set among the cliffs, caves, and downs of Dorset. Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by... MoreMoonfleet
Don Quixote
The classic story of misadventure by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra retold for children ready to tackle longer and more co... MoreDon Quixote
Stories of Vampires
Three vampire tales for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Young heroes and heroines meet pale an... MoreStories of Vampires
White Fang: Illustrated by Ian Beck
Part wolf, part dog, White Fang learns to survive in the freezing wilderness. As well as being forced to confront the ha... MoreWhite Fang: Illustrated by Ian Beck
Frankenstein: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition
Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; Edexcel Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature; A Level English Literature ... MoreFrankenstein: GCSE 9-1 Set Text Student Edition
Little Dorrit
The classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Amy Dorrit gro... MoreLittle Dorrit
Wuthering Heights
Rollercoasters are popular with boys, girls and mixed-ability classes. Valued for their durable and accessible format, t... MoreWuthering Heights
The 39 Steps
Based on the classic adventure-thriller by John Buchan. Richard Hannay is in a race against time. Can he crack the code ... MoreThe 39 Steps
Crusade
Robert: Left on the steps of a church as a baby, Robert was often hungry but never stole food like the other orphans in ... MoreCrusade
The Second World War
A clear and informative account of how the Second World War began, the infamous battles and the conclusion and aftermath... MoreThe Second World War
King Solomon's Mines
A thrilling retelling of the classic adventure story by H. Rider Haggard, for children ready to tackle longer and more c... MoreKing Solomon's Mines
Kidnapped
An action-packed retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous adventure, specially written for readers ready to tackle l... MoreKidnapped
Pride and Prejudice
The Penguin English Library Edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen'No sooner had he made it clear to himself and ... MorePride and Prejudice
Who Was: Queen Victoria?
Each title is a biography of one person's life, achievements and the problems they faced. The series covers many histori... MoreWho Was: Queen Victoria?
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussi... MoreJourney to the Centre of the Earth
Samurai
This high interest series will offer an introduction to historical warfare and notable warriors from ancient history. Ea... MoreSamurai
A Tale of Two Cities
Fast-moving and accessible, each story in this series is a shortened version of the classic novel, which loses none of t... MoreA Tale of Two Cities
Anne of Green Gables
'Oh, it seems so wonderful that I'm going to live with you and belong to you. I've never belonged to anybody - not reall... MoreAnne of Green Gables
First World War
From the terror of the trenches to the beaches of Gallipoli, this book tells the unique story of Britain during the firs... MoreFirst World War
Nelson Mandela
The complete story of the life of Nelson Mandela: one of the most famous names in modern history. Includes insight into ... MoreNelson Mandela
Great Expectations
One of the world's greatest writers is introduced to a new audience through this accessible retelling with lively illust... MoreGreat Expectations
Titanic
Discover More: Titanic focuses on the key events leading up to the moment the ship hit the iceberg. Readers can le... MoreTitanic
Othello
An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produc... MoreOthello
Little Women
'Timeless' HELEN MOORE, DAILY EXPRESS'I try to get every girly girl to read this one because those four sisters are so r... MoreLittle Women
Pompeii
The violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius on 24 August AD 79 was one of the greatest natural disasters of all time. Thousan... MorePompeii
The Holocaust
The Holocaust was the deliberate extermination of Jews and other people deemed undesirable by Germany's Nazi party durin... MoreThe Holocaust
The Story of London
Over the past 2,000 years, London has survived invasions, plagues, fires and air raids, witnessed the wealth and power o... MoreThe Story of London
William Shakespeare
The year 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Why do people around the globe still study and... MoreWilliam Shakespeare
Henry VIII
A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical ar... MoreHenry VIII
Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens' classic story of a young boy who seeks his fortune on the streets of London.After Oliver Twist asks nas... MoreOliver Twist
