History Books

Secrets in the Skies delves deep into the life and discoveries of the world's most famous stargazer, Galileo Galilei, and the star-studded history ...

Everything is set for a perfect Christmas in Twinkleton-under-Beanstalk. There's just one thing missing . . . snow!Princess Ava dreams of playing i...

An inspiring and fun-filled guide to the seaside, featuring artwork from the animated special of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. In this interactive ...

A beautiful picture-book adaptation of Thomas Harding's Costa-shortlisted biography for adults, exquisitely illustrated by Britta Teckentrup. On ...

An award-winning picture book about the Emperor penguin's parenting. The Emperor penguin is the only large animal to remain on the Antarctic main...

Travel 20,000 years into the past and discover what life as a caveman was like in this prehistoric picture book by a prodigiously talented artist. ...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring life of Billie J...

The man whose maths saved millions of lives. Alan Turing was a mathematician, scientist and codebreaker who helped defeat the Nazis in the Second...

Discover the past like never before - in LEGO (R) bricks! Discover the history of the world and get inspired to build your own epic LEGO (R) models...

Welcome to the Museum of Dead Things! Your expert guides are here to introduce you to the exhibits, from FIERCE DINOSAURS to EXPLODING DEAD STARS. ...

I made up my mind to try. I tried and I was successful. - Bessie Coleman Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the wor...

The Diary of a Young Girl abridged for younger readers and published in memory of Anne Frank, who died 70 years ago, just weeks before the end of W...

Find Putin's Russia: The Rise of a Dictator by Darryl Cunningham from publishers Myriad Editions at Books2Door! ; 144 pages, Colour illustration...

Drawn From History is a cartoon journey through Britain's past. Cartoonist James Mellor traces the story of Britain from the end of the Ice Age to ...

In a land beset by political turmoil and bloody conflict comes the epic saga of Shaka. Ousted by one of his chief father's jealous wives and raised...

To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, this groundbreaking book is a history of Australia at war as seen through the p...

Filled with real-life anecdotes and insights, this is a history of the talented creators who brought us Superman, Captain America, Archie, Captain ...

In his 60-year career, Carmine Infantino has practised nearly every job that there is in the field of comics, for a "Who's Who" list of publishers....

; Pagination: 32 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 03/08/2021

CAUGHT IN A QUAGMIRE Two years have passed since Rudeus bitterly parted ways with Eris, the girl he loves. Now he wanders the north as an adventur...

When cartoonist Elzie Segar created Popeye, as a minorcharacter ten years into the run of the Thimble Theatre strip in 1929,little did he know that...

; Pagination: 40 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/01/2020

A complete guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, Superhero Comics helps readers explore the most successful and familiar of comic b...

Japanese manga comic books have attracted a devoted global following. In the popular press manga is said to have "invaded" and "conquered" the Unit...

In yet another naughty volume of Dr. Slump, Senbei and old man Tsun Tsuru-Ten head to the local public bathhouse sporting X-ray specs, not realizin...

A virtual army of those heroic "dolls for boys" is covered in this colorful volume. Starring well-known figures and rarities alike, from Hasbro's G...

'A classic' - Simon Kuper, Financial Times'Brilliant' - James O'Brien, author of How to be RightThe five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid ...

From the bestselling author of Viking Britain, a new epic history of our forgotten past. As Tolkien knew, Britain in the 'Dark Ages' wa...

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum!Tom's not only lost in time, ...

What does Diplodocus eat? Where does Stegosaurs sleep? How do you hatch a T-rex egg? If you are thinking of owning a pet dinosaur, or you already h...

Robert the Bruce and All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's warrior king. Gallop alongside King Robert the...

In this sticker-activity guide to flowers and trees, inspired by the animated special of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, eager readers will learn all a...

What makes a beetle a beetle? What are some the most common and interesting beetles from around the world? This book teaches readers all about beet...

Inviting, fascinating . . . animal-loving kids will be enthralled. --Booklist (Starred review) Have you wondered what life at the zoo is really lik...

Sail along five mighty rivers around the world and open up the giant fold-out pages to reveal incredible stories from history, mythology and modern...

Aaarrggh! The planet is in peril. Can you help to fix it with these cool earth-saving tips? Planet in Peril is the ultra useful, totally ...

The global conflict of World War II changed the world forever. In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, this engaging and educational book g...

Find Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #31 China from publishers Random House USA Inc at Books2Door!

Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes happen? Find out with Eyewitness Weather and become an expert on the skies ...