History & War

China has a history dating back more than 5,000 years—an ancient culture with many fascinating aspects for us to discover. With engaging texts and ...

"An amusing and engaging illustrated time slip adventure story" - Books for Keeps "Very funny" - Booktrust Great Books Guide 2021 A peril-packed, c...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michael Jordan, on...

New to Hong Kong with young children? Or just want the little ones to know our city better? Emi Takes Hong Kong, a new picture book by local author...

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness American Civil War explores the war that turned the nation against itself.Become an eyewitness to on...

Discover the astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet in these Wonders of the World.Become an ...

Step back in time to an ancient time of mythical beasts, bow down to gods and goddesses, and take a trip to the first Olympics.Experience the glo...

A visual and informative guide to fossils, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format. Get up close and personal and be a...

About Ancient Rome Step into the world of Ancient Rome and explore the rise and fall of a fascinating ancient civilization like never before!Becom...

About American Revolution Explore like never before a journey through one of the most famous revolutionary wars in history.Become an eyewitness to...

About Egyptian Myths A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of monstro...

This defining period in world history is explored and explained as never before. World War II is captured in hundreds of compelling images, presen...

Some subjects are too interesting to be left at school! Carry on your love of history at home with Ancient Egypt - an activity-packed guide to one ...

About World War II The Definitive Visual Guide Explore the history of the people, politics, and events of World War II - one of the most destructi...

About Timelines of World History A stunning visual celebration of the world's key historical events, key moments, defining eras and outstanding pe...

About How Everything Works Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer spac...

About The Great Wall Through Time Embark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey along one of the world's greatest landmarks: the Great Wall...

Get the inside track on the incredible lives of history's biggest names, from William Shakespeare to Oprah Winfrey, and Anne Frank to Julius Caesar...

About Inventors Meet the masterminds behind the greatest inventions in history with this nonfiction book for kids aged 7 to 9.Step into Leonardo d...

About A Street Through Time Have you ever wondered what your street was like thousands of years ago? This illustrated history book for children ta...

About The Big Book of Dinosaurs The Big Book of Dinosaurs is a comprehensive anthology of all things prehistoric. Covering the Triassic, Jurassic ...

About Ancient Egypt Travel back in time with this picture-led guide and explore the magnificent monuments and fabulous tombs of ancient Egypt.This...

About History Year by Year Discover the world's most significant events through a detailed, dynamic, book-long timeline of over 7 million years.Wh...

About First History Encyclopedia Important historical topics from the Stone Age and Ancient Egypt to the US Civil War and World War II are clearly...

About China Through Time Embark on an unforgettable time-travelling journey through Chinese history.This beautifully illustrated children's histor...

Discover how our planet evolved and where dinosaur roamed on today's earthJourney back in time and find out where the dinosaurs roamed. This unique...

About An Anthology of Intriguing Animals Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids a...

About 100 Scientists Who Made History From brainy biologists and clever chemists, to magnificent mathematicians and phenomenal physicists. Discove...

About Timelines of Everything Explore 13 billion years of history in the comfort of your own home! Journey through time and discover how some of t...

About DKfindout! Ancient Egypt What will you learn about Ancient Egypt today?Travel back in time to learn all about the pharaohs of Egypt, decode ...

About DKfindout! Stone Age Bring the Stone Age back to life with DKfindout!Find out how early humans hunted a woolly mammoth, made fire, and creat...

About 100 Events That Made History From the Silk Road to the Space Race and beyond, this illustrated book for kids captures key turning points in ...

About Victorians Be upstanding for the Queen! Experience a golden age in British history with this leading reference title for children, which cel...

About The Literature Book Learn about the greatest works of literature, and the lives of those who wrote them in The Literature Book.Part of the f...

The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Tim...

Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children's book takes you on an exciting journey across...