Presents informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in the Viking age.

This book combines modern illustrations with contemporary paintings, maps and artefacts to describe the life and achievements of Alfred the Great.

A simple illustrative introduction to the ancient Egypt.

Discover all the foul facts about the city whose name probably translates to 'muddy-pool' with history's most horrible headlines: Liverpool edition.

Learn how to read and write ancient Greek in this gripping puzzle mystery story about the ancient Olympics.

Presents the past and explores the life and reign of Tudor King Henry VIII.

Travel 20,000 years into the past and discover what life as a caveman was like in this prehistoric picture book by Kitamura. The endpapers are covered in cave painting-style illustrations of prehistoric animals, and the book also includes a timeline, index and endnote from the author, useful for further study.

Travel back in time to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes and find out all about ancient Egyptian life and culture.

Become a time-traveller and go back 4 billion years to explore our amazing prehistoric planet

Presents profiles of eight women who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen sport