History Hackers: Victorian Venture follows a group of young explorers known as the History Hackers who use their curiosity and problem-solving skills to travel back in time to Victorian Britain. In this adventure, the team must help with a challenge tied to life in the Victorian era — such as factory life, child labour reforms, inventions of the Industrial Revolution, or everyday Victorian so…
What was the purpose of the Revolutionary War? What is the Declaration of Independence? What was it like to live in the 13 colonies? This guide provides answers to these questions and more. A great place to begin research for a report.
This reference book is filled with weird and wonderful facts about survival and extinction. Go back millions of years to find out about insects as big as birds and fish with teeth, why you could be related to a chimp, and which incredible creatures are still being discovered.
As humans, we like our animals to be cuddly and furry, or smooth and sleek. We shy away from those creatures that, to us, look odd. But we should drop those opinions - everything has evolved for a reason, and is perfect in its own way. Take a look at the vampire squid, or the duck-billed golden line barbel - both have evolved in interesting and amazing ways to find food, deter predators or a…
A fascinating portrait of Abigail Adams, the supportive wife of president John Adams, details the life of this extraordinary woman who used her love for learning, for her family, and for her country to shape the early history of the United States. Simultaneous.
Readers can discover all the foul facts about Rowdy Revolutions, including which Chinese emperor was overthrown by his mum, why one revolution made ugly people very scared indeed and what Count Dracula was really like. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
It's a race againts time as Chip, Kipper and wilma hunt down the Virans who are trying to destroy bridges, railway engines and even human lives! Can the Time Runners stop the Virans before the Virans put a stop to the Industrial Revolution itself?
It is a dark and snowy night when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to colonial times. General George Washington is about to lead his army in a sneak attack against their enemy. But now a terrible weather is making the great general question his plans. Can Jack and Annie keep history on track? The fate of the country rests in their hands!
The adventures of Tom, a sooty little chimney sweep with a great longing to be clean, who is stolen by fairies and turned into a water baby.