AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER.AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!WINNER of the CrimeFest award 2022 for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults!‘A blisteringly good standalone thriller.’The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022‘A thrill ride.’ The Guardian Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break. Spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident.There’s a sniper out there. He’s watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for.As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure. Not everyone will survive the night . . .Five Survive reached number one in the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover Besteller list, week commencing 19/12/2022.Five Survive reached number four in the Sunday Times Children’s and YA Fiction chart, week commencing 12/12/2022.Holly Jackson's book 'The Reappearance of Rachel Price' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-04-01. Read more

If you're after a book that has everything students need for Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History - The American West (c1835-c1895) exam success, then look no further than CGP's fantastic Topic Guide. It's packed with crystal-clear revision notes, heaps of activities and exam-style questions (with answers) for students to test their understanding of the topic and the skills they'll need for the Period Study section of the exam.Our handy worked answers and advice mean students can walk into the exam feeling confident they know what good answers look like. Plus there are exam tips throughout the book. Read more

For brilliant AQA 9-1 GCSE History exam prep don't miss CGP's Topic Guide covering America (1920-1973): Opportunity and Inequality. It's packed with crystal-clear revision notes, heaps of activities, interpretations and exam-style questions (with answers) - perfect for helping students test their understanding of the topic and master the skills they'll need for the exam.Our handy worked answers and exam advice mean students can walk into the exam feeling confident that they're fully prepared. Read more

Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won't believe they're all true'An invisible tremor ran through the Aztecs on the rooftops, a breathless gasp of excitement. On the edge of the city the drummers struck up their rhythm. They were coming...'With its vast cities, soaring pyramids and glittering treasure, the Aztec Empire was one of the greatest civilizations in the world, at once beautiful and terrible. At its head was the Emperor Montezuma, master of millions, who spoke with the voice of the gods and fed the sun with the blood of his prisoners. Yet Montezuma was troubled by terrifying omens. And when Spanish explorers landed on his shore to seek their fortunes, nothing would ever be the same again...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened... Read more

Pearson Revise Revision Cards are perfect for students who want to turbocharge their revision time! Every pack includes: Access to an online edition of the companion GCSE Revision Guide, linked to a revision planner, flashcards creator and more. Revision Cards and three organising dividers (with a handy 'how to use' guide). Multiple choice questions and answers. Worked examples. Topic summaries and key facts to remember. Includes access to online revision on Pearson Revise Online. Revise anytime, anywhere with an eBook Revision Guide on Pearson Revise Online. Includes a revision planner, flashcards creator, and more. Simply use the code on the inside of your pack to access an online version of the companion Revision Guide. Read more

Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) History prepares students for the new specification. These books provide comprehensive coverage of the latest Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) specification and are designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination: written by a team of highly experienced History teachers, examiners, and authors each book provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom chapters are mapped closely to the specification to provide comprehensive coverage learning is embedded with exercises, source materials and exam practice throughout transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they’re gaining Pearson progression tools allow quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions. reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style for students whose first language may not be English glossary of key History terminology. Student Books will be available for the following units: Depth Studies Development of Dictatorship: Germany 1918–45 A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1943–72 A Divided Union: Civil Rights in the USA, 1945–70 Dictatorship and Conflict in the USSR, 1924–53 Historical Investigations The USA, 1918–41 The Soviet Union in Revolution, 1905–24 The Origins and Course of the First World War, 1905–18 Breadth Studies Conflict, Crisis and Change: China, 1900–1989 Conflict, Crisis and Change: The Middle East, 1919–2012 The Changing Role of International Organisations: the League and the UN, 1919–2011 Changes in Medicine, c1848–c1948 Available: May to September 2017 Read more

AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! THE EXPLOSIVE NEW YA CRIME THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER.AN INSTANT NUMBER 1 NYT BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!WINNER of the CrimeFest award for Best Crime Fiction Novel for Young Adults!‘A blisteringly good standalone thriller.’The Observer, YA Books of the Year, 4/12/2022‘A thrill ride.’ The Guardian Eighteen year old Red and her friends are on a road trip in an RV, heading to the beach for Spring Break.It’s a long drive but spirits are high. Until the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere. And as the wheels are shot out, one by one, the friends realise that this is no accident.There’s a sniper out there. He’s watching them and he knows exactly who they are. One of the group has a secret that the sniper is willing to kill for.As a game of cat-and-mouse plays out, the group desperately tries to get help. Buried secrets are forced to light and tensions within the group reach deadly levels. Only one thing is for sure. Not everyone will survive the night . . .Five Survive reached number one in the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover Besteller list, week commencing 19/12/2022.Five Survive reached number four in the Sunday Times Children’s and YA Fiction chart, week commencing 12/12/2022.Holly Jackson's book 'The Reappearance of Rachel Price' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-04-01. Read more

Key features of this text: How to study the text Author and historical background General and detailed summaries Commentary on themes, structure, characters, language and style Glossaries Test questions and issues to consider Essay writing advice Cultural connections Literary terms Illustrations Colour design Read more

Oxford Revise Edexcel GCSE History: The USA, 1954-75: conflict at home and abroad is a complete revision and practice book covering the full specification containing everything you need to know to revise for this choice of modern depth topic. All key knowledge is clearly covered, from the civil rights movement to US involvement in Vietnam. You will build your confidence for the exam across all topics. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall so that what you revise sticks. Knowledge Organisers arrange the information you need to revise helping you to make connections with what you already know. Timelines and charts are used so that key information is presented in a meaningful way. An online glossary helps you to learn the definitions to key terms. Use Retrieval questions to check that you have remembered what you have just revised before moving on to the exam practice. Regular retrieval questions help to combat the forgetting curve. Finally, exam-style Practice questions give you loads of experience of the type of question you will face in your exam. This will strengthen your ability to recall and apply knowledge in their exams. All the answers to the practice questions as well as a helpful mark scheme are provided online. Read more

Let 20 of the greatest golf legends inspire your child to be courageous, all while having fun and discovering the thrill of the game!Are you constantly battling to get your child away from screens and into activities that nurture their growth and inspire their dreams?Do you wish there were more role models who teach the importance of hard work, dedication, and overcoming obstacles?Do you want your child to discover valuable life lessons through the real-life adventures of young golf heroes?Many children struggle with staying motivated and finding inspiration in their daily lives, which can lead to feelings of discouragement and a lack of enthusiasm.There’s no doubt that stories have the power to captivate young minds and instill values that last a lifetime.But not just any stories – those that feature real-life heroes who have faced challenges and come out victorious.According to educators, kids are more likely to engage with materials they can relate to. This makes stories that resonate with their experiences particularly effective in teaching valuable life lessons.And that’s where this book comes in…Designed to ignite your child's passion for golf and life through the captivating stories of legendary golfers, it’s a journey of inspiration and discovery that will leave a lasting impact on young minds.Inside, you will discover:20 incredible stories showcasing why golf is one of the most rewarding sports and why kids should start playing this exciting gameHow legends like Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam overcame incredible odds to become the best in the worldFun and engaging questions to encourage your child to think deeply and apply the lessons to their own life in an entertaining wayFascinating facts about each golfer’s career and personal life to intrigue and delight your childFamous golfers like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to modern stars like Rory McIlroy and Nelly Korda, and how they can serve as role models to inspire every young readerMotivating stories about athletes with humble beginnings and how they rose to global superstars through skills and effortWhy it’s important to give back to your community and how this can help make the world a better placeAnd much more!Your child may not be interested in golf now, but let them read these stories and watch them become captivated by the sport and its values.Filled with fun, humor, and inspiring tales of perseverance, this guide is here to equip your child with valuable life lessons while they are thoroughly engaged.Don’t miss the chance to give them a gift that will inspire them to be the best they can be. Let these pages spark their ambition and inspire them to achieve anything they set their minds to.Empower your child with stories that inspire, entertain, and educate. Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" right now! Read more

When was the last time someone around you brought up World War Two?It’s a pretty popular war. Maybe you heard about it yesterday. Maybe last month. But it was probably recent. And when it came up, did you wish that you could be the one to casually drop a fact that would have everyone in the room going, “Wow, I never knew that!”With this book, you can be that person.You can read it in just a few minutes a day.Chapters are bite-sized and easy to read, meant for normal people instead of war historians!Each chapter ends with a bonus helping of trivia and some quick questions to test your knowledge.You’ll zoom through this book and be hungry for more.Get ready to impress your friends with your knowledge – not just of the main events of World War Two, but of all the gritty details and weird true facts. By the time you finish this book, you’ll have a fact for every occasion, from the first moment someone thought about having a second World War, to the most recent blockbuster movies about it.So get ready to meet characters from Adolf Hitler, rejected art student, to Jack Churchill, the broadsword-swinging male model. Find out why World War Two started in the first place, and why it’s never a good idea to invade Russia in winter. Learn why the United States was going to stay out of the war, how Canadians stole airplanes for the British, and what an orange soft drink has to do with the Nazis.Some of the things you’re going to learn are sad. Some are scary. Some are sexy. And some are downright strange! It’s everything your history teacher never got around to telling you. Read more

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Series Editor: Angela LeonardThis Student Book:covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative, sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence, interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing skills most important to historical success. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification. Read more

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQALevel/Subject: GCSE HistoryFirst teaching: 2016First exams: June 2018The America 1920-1973 Student Book is part of a brand new series written specially to match the new 2016 AQA GCSE History specification, and is developed by an expert team led by Aaron Wilkes, an experienced Head of History, and Jon Cloake, an author with examining experience. This period study book focuses on the development of the USA during a turbulent half century of change when some lived the 'American Dream' while others grappled with poverty, discrimination and prejudice. Students will study the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of these developments. Carefully selected Interpretations allow students to evaluate different perspectives on the past in context. Practice Questions and Study Tips help students prepare for the new AQA exam questions, and features such as Extension and How To... provide step-by-step explanations of how to put into practice essential history skills such as analysing an interpretation or essay writing. Read more

Who were the Maya? Why did the Maya build temples? What was Mayan writing like? How did the Maya dress? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about Mayan civilisation. The detective shows readers how to make a pictorial timeline of important Mayan kings, construct your own model pyramid, based on a real Mayan one and find ways to make delicious Mayan meals. Packed with fascinating information, The History Detective Investigates series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum for 2014. Read more

Oxford Revise Edexcel GCSE History: The American West, c1835-c1895 is a complete revision and practice book covering the full topic specification, with everything you need to know to revise for this choice of period topic. Each area is clearly covered, from the beliefs of indigenous peoples to changes to their way of life. You will build your confidence for the exam across all topics. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, check and recall so that what you revise sticks in your memory. Knowledge Organisers arrange the information you need to revise helping you to make connections with what you already know. Timelines and charts are used so that key information is presented in a meaningful way. An online glossary helps you to learn the definitions to key terms. Use Retrieval questions to check that you have remembered what you have just revised before moving on to the exam practice. Regular retrieval questions help to combat the forgetting curve. Finally, exam-style Practice questions give you loads of experience of the type of question you will face in your exam. This will strengthen your ability to recall and apply knowledge in their exams. All the answers to the practice questions as well as a helpful mark scheme are provided online. Read more

Designed for hassle-free independent study and practice, this combined Revision Guide and Workbook is the smart choice for those revising for AQA GCSE (9-1) History and includes:An online edition linked to a revision planner, flashcards creator, knowledge checks and more!One-topic-per-page format.'Now Try This' practice questions on topic pages.Exam skills pages including Worked examples with exemplar answers.Exam-style practice pages with practice questions in the style of the exams.Guided support and hints providing additional scaffolding, to help avoid common pitfalls.Full set of practice papers written to match the specification exactly.Includes access to an online version on Pearson Revise Online. Revise anytime, anywhere with an eBook Revision Guide on Pearson Revise Online. Includes a revision planner, flashcards creator and more. Simply use the code on the inside cover of the book to access your online version. Read more

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Series Editor: Angela LeonardThis Student Book:covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative, sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence, interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing skills most important to historical success. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification. Read more

World War I for Teens: The War That Changed the World—Told in a Way That Brings History to LifeWhat sparked the deadliest conflict the world had ever seen? How did a single assassination ignite a global war? And what finally pushed the United States into the fight?This fast-paced, easy-to-read guide unpacks the drama, battles, and breakthroughs of World War I. From trench warfare to groundbreaking technology, from secret missions to the final peace talks, this book brings history into sharp focus with vivid storytelling, striking photos, and easy-to-follow maps. You’ll Discover:The assassination that set the world on fireHow tangled alliances turned a small conflict into a world warWhy trench warfare became a nightmare for millions of soldiersThe impact of new weapons—airplanes, submarines, and chemical warfareThe crucial role of women—on the battlefield and beyondWhy the Russian Revolution nearly changed everythingHow the U.S. entry shifted the balance—and what happened nextThe war’s lasting impact on Europe, the Middle East, and the modern worldAnd much more!What Makes This Book Different?Engaging, well-organized, and packed with striking visuals, World War I for Teens breaks down complex history in a way that’s easy to follow without oversimplifying. With interactive quizzes, thought-provoking questions, and vivid explanations, this book helps the past come to life—and stay with you.Ready to explore one of the most important events in history? Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to start reading today! Read more

★ Buy this as a stocking stuffer for a teenage son, as a gag gift for your 'hard to buy for' brother or to raise a laugh from your best pal!★Does potty humor make you flush with laughter? This silly book, full of fascinating trivia and giggles, is the perfect bathroom companion for any teenager.Learn A Lot While You Sit On The Pot is a teen-friendly volume packed with amusing anecdotes, surprising facts, and big splashes of fun. Including unsolved mysteries, weird but true facts, and other thrilling tidbits, Alex Smart deftly offers teens a unique gag or holiday gift. And if discovering animal spies and underground treasure sounds delightful, waiting for things to happen in the loo will bring you joy.In Learn A Lot While You Sit On The Pot For Teens, you’ll find:A wonderful gift for any husband, brother, son, or co-worker.Playful entertainment that will fill you up with useless knowledge that promises to delight everyone you meet.Mind-blowing things to tell your friends.Survival myths that might come in handy.Wonderful words, bathroom quizzes, and much, much more!Family friendly - NO cuss words! NO inappropriate facts.Learn A Lot While You Sit On The Pot For Teens is a must-have solution to gift-giving. If you like goofy giddiness, incredible tales, and mind-bending material, then you’ll adore Alex Smart's boisterous boredom buster for teenagers.Get this pocket-size book to enjoy in the bathroom while you're waiting for things to happen! Read more

Soon to be an original animated movie streaming on Paramount+ beginning February 2, 2024, starring Henry Golding, Lucy Liu, Brandon Soo Hoo, Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, and Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh! Don’t miss this middle grade fantasy adventure about a boy, a magical tiger, an outlaw dragon, and a mischievous monkey who carry the fate of the world on their shoulders. From two-time Newbery Honor–winning author Laurence Yep (Dragonwings, Dragon’s Gate), now with an all-new cover and introduction! Tom Lee’s life changes forever the day he meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu and discovers that he has magical powers and great responsibilities that he never imagined. Despite his doubts and fears, Tom joins Mr. Hu’s ragtag band of creatures in their fight to keep an ancient talisman out of the hands of the worst possible enemy.This action-packed fantasy from two-time Newbery Honor–winning author Laurence Yep reveals a hidden world within our own where animals take human form, where friendship is the final weapon in the battle between good and evil, and where a young boy is responsible for saving the world he knows . . . and the one he is just discovering.This updated edition includes an introduction by Laurence Yep!  Read more