Product Description: The story of conscientious objection in Britain begins in 1916, when conscription was introduced for the first time. Some 16,000 men ― the first conscientious objectors ― refused conscription because they believed on grounds of conscience that it was wrong to kill and wrong of any government to force them to do so...read more

Product Description: When, at the height of the First World War, many Allied governments introduced conscription, there were thousands of individuals who, for personal or religious reasons, refused to fight. After tough questioning, some were exempted but the majority were forced into the army anyways...read more

Product Description: From Mata Hari through to Noor Inyat Khan, women spies have rarely received the recognition they deserve. They have often been trivialized and, in cinema and popular fiction, stereotyped as vamps or dupes. The reality is very different...read more

Product Description: Taking Part in the Second World War offers a history of the war told through the words of the people who took part. From airmen to cooks and from ambulance drivers to front-line soldiers, the books explain how ordinary people coped with extraordinary situations: the Blitz, rationing, the fierce fighting of D-Day or the Battle of the Atlantic...read more

Product Description: This book looks at the many ways in which ordinary British people helped defeat the enemy during the Second World War. Taking Part in the Second World War offers a history of the war told through the words of the people who took part...read more

Product Description: "DK Eyewitness Victorians" is an orginal and exciting look at the great events and achievements of the Victorian era. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of this peaceful and prosperous time. From developments in technology and engineering, to voting reforms: let your child learn all about this great period in the history and Britain's longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria...read more

Product Description: Discusses some of the concerns and issues facing teenagers today

Anne Frank takes young readers back to the dark days of World War II through the story of the famous young diarist. Like teenagers everywhere, Anne wrote about friends, family, movies, her greatest joys, and her deepest fears. Through her vivid, tender entries we experience Anne’s changing world as persecution, hiding, and betrayal become part of daily life in Nazi Europe.Ann Kramer’s superbly illustrated book also celebrates the enduring legacy of Anne Frank. Her story, now known to millions, is an inspiration for young readers—and writers—everywhere. This attractive volume will bring a new generation to a story which should never be forgotten.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Product Description: This exciting new series promotes the understanding of global problems and news stories by helping readers understand the issues and organizations involved.

Presents a biography of the South African leader, who spent years as a political activist and prisoner trying to overturn apartheid and who went on to become the country's first black president. Reprint.

Product Description: This in-depth study compares and contrasts how manufacturing and technology have been employed by both major powers and the "Newly Industrialized Countries" since 1945 as an effective tool for sustained economic growth.

Nelson Mandela comes to life in a portrait of a diplomatic man whose unwavering commitment to freedom and unity gained him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, and who, during his 27 years in prison, continued his fight for a democratic and free society, and ultimately was released and elected president of South Africa.

Brings together the facts behind the headline issues of freedom and security

Emphasizing the childhood of each famous individual, the books in this series blend personal diaries, school reports, family photographs, and primary quotes to create a scrapbook-style layout which gives a close-up look at some of the most influential people of all time.

Presents the life of the twelfth-century ruler, who became the queen of France and then England, who was an active participant in many of the rivalries between the royal houses of the period, and was the mother of ten children, including Richard the Lionhearted.Presents the life of the twelfth-century ruler, who became the queen of France and then England, who was an active participant in many of the rivalries between the royal houses of the period, and was the mother of ten children, including Richard the Lionhearted.

Product Description: This geographical guide to the people and places of the world is organized on a country-by-country basis. It examines the landscape and peoples of each region, covering physical geography, climate, agriculture and industry, ethnic groups, everyday life and religious customs...read more

Emphasizing the childhood of each famous individual, the books in this series blend personal diaries, school reports, family photographs, and primary quotes to create a scrapbook-style layout which gives a close-up look at some of the most influential people of all time.

Emphasizing the childhood of each famous individual, the books in this series blend personal diaries, school reports, family photographs, and primary quotes to create a scrapbook-style layout which gives a close-up look at some of the most influential people of all time.

Provides an overview of the significant people, places, and events associated with the end of slavery and the continuing struggle for equal rights in America.

This series provides a detailed examination of one of the most disasterous wars in history. Packed with information, photographs and maps. Timelines and quotes put events in context and help to personalise them. For ages 10-16 years.