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My First Book of Nature

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Bright, engaging and fun, this is the perfect package of inspiration to spark a little one's interest in the great outdoors. Split into four clear ...

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The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess! by Tom Fletcher

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Discover the pooptastic world of Dino and Danny, from bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter!Once upon a poop . . . Our fearless heroe...

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Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish

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Everything is set for a perfect Christmas in Twinkleton-under-Beanstalk. There's just one thing missing . . . snow!Princess Ava dreams of playing i...

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The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes and Ferrets!

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Hear all about the Tudors from the great scribe Arthur Inkbott - history like it's never been told before!Join Marcia Williams on a journey through...

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Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

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; Pagination: Illustrations; Date of Publication: 01/10/2016

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Making Comics by Lynda Barry

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Hello students, meet Professor Skeletor. Be on time, don t miss class, and turn off your phones. No time for introductions, we start drawing right ...

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The Peanuts Book : A Visual History of the Iconic Comic Strip by Simon Beecroft

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From the backyard to outer space, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts has been charming the world for more than 70 years. In this celebration of Schulz and...

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The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin

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Find The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin from publishers Old Street Publishing at Books2Door! ; over 50 black and white illustrations; ...

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The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money: with The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes

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John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) is perhaps the foremost economic thinker of the twentieth century. On economic theory, he ranks with Adam Smith and...

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Emmeline Pankhurst: Volume 8 by Lisbeth Kaiser

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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, meet Emmeline Pankhurst, an inspiring women's righ...

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At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson

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In At Home, Bill Bryson applies the same irrepressible curiosity, irresistible wit, stylish prose and masterful storytelling that made A Short Hist...

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The Story of Art without Men by Katy Hessel

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'Katy Hessel is a brilliant chronicler of the overlooked. I am so thrilled this book exists as an empowering, enlightening guide to the unforgettab...

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How Was That Built?: The Stories Behind Awesome Structures by Roma Agrawal

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'From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to building on the moon, this utterly fascinating and visually stunning book is sure to build sky-scr...

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The Action Bible: God's Redemptive Story by Sergio Cariello

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Find The Action Bible: God's Redemptive Story by Sergio Cariello from publishers David C Cook Publishing Company at Books2Door! ; 832 pages, Ill...

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A Short History of London: The Creation of a World Capital by Simon Jenkins

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LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This changeful place became a ...

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The Boundless Sea: A Human History of the Oceans by David Abulafia

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WINNER OF THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE 2020A SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, THE TIMES AND BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEARFor most of human histo...

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The Origins of Totalitarianism by Hannah Arendt

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'How could such a book speak so powerfully to our present moment? The short answer is that we, too, live in dark times' Washington PostHannah Arend...

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The Masnavi, Book One by Jalal al-Din Rumi

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'The pen would smoothly write the things it knewBut when it came to love it split in two,A donkey stuck in mud is logic's fate -Love's nature only ...

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The Scottish Clearances: A History of the Dispossessed, 1600-1900 by T. M. Devine

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'A superb book ... Anybody interested in Scottish history needs to read it' Andrew Marr, Sunday TimesEighteenth-century Scotland is famed for gene...

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The Unwomanly Face of War by Svetlana Alexievich

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'A must read' - Margaret Atwood'It would be hard to find a book that feels more important or original' - Viv Groskop, ObserverExtraordinary stories...

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Stalingrad by Antony Beevor

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The international million copy bestseller recounting the epic turning point of the second world war. It's a harrowing look at one of history's dark...

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Guns, Germs and Steel: The history of everybody (20th Anniversary Edition) by Jared Diamond

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**WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE** 'A book of big questions, and big answers' Yuval Noah Harari, bestselling author of Sapiens Why has human history ...

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The Curse of the School Rabbit by Judith Kerr

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The final masterpiece from one of the greatest storytellers and illustrators of all time - David Walliams The hilarious story of...

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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Professor Mary Beard

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The Sunday Times Top 10 BestsellerShortlisted for a British Book Industry Book of the Year Award 2016Ancient Rome matters. Its history of empire, c...

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Wanderers: A History of Women Walking by Kerri Andrews

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Now in B-format paperback, this book describes ten women over the past three hundred years who have found walking essential to their sense of thems...

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Black and British by David Olusoga

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Winner of the Book of the Year, Children's Illustrated and Non-Fiction at The British Book Awards, 2021Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year...

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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: The Untold Story of a Lost World by Steve Brusatte

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The Times Science Book of the Year. A Sunday Times Bestseller. 66 million years ago the dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth. Today, Dr....

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The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St Clair

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the mo...

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The Japanese Myths: A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits by Joshua Frydman

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The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend. This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, ...

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Lancaster: The Forging of a Very British Legend by John Nichol

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The epic story of an iconic aircraft and the breathtaking courage of those who flew her' Andy McNab, bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero 'Compelli...

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Women, Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis

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Ranging from the age of slavery to contemporary injustices, this groundbreaking history of race, gender and class inequality by the radical politic...

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Pop-Up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur

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Roar! Can you help baby T-rex find its mum? Travel back in time to play hide-and-seek, look behind the logs and under the rocks to find where all t...

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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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Tapestries of Life: Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of the Natural World by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson

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The second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary Insects Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfish...

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Everything: Ancient Egypt by National Geographic Kids

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Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and bursting with colour photographs, learn all about Ancient Egypt in this fresh take on ...

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British Museum: So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt

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Shortlisted for the Teach Primary Book Awards 2019!Related teaching resource pack available on the Nosy Crow website. Part of Nosy Crow's list of...

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History is not just another subject in school. History is for those intrigued by the evolution of the human race. Think of history this way—all the iconic events and defining moments in time that have led us to today as a civilisation make history. Events that have been significant in human evolution are what make history. If it wasn’t for history, we wouldn’t know where we came from. It is through history books that we learn how our forefathers lived and how we got to where we did. Bet you are already interested, when you think of history like that.

Here are some of our favourite history books to read with your child. It is important that you stir a curiosity in their young minds about the stories of the past so they don’t dismiss history and reduce it to boring dates and names. To help you do just that, we at Books2Door have curated a very special history books collection that packs a punch of saucy tales from the various historic periods in time, across many civilisations. Here are some of the best history books that you must add to your child’s home library if you want to raise them up to love history.

DK Eyewitness Children’s Collection 8 Books Set for children aged 9-14 is a lesson in history that combines fun and learning. The books allow you and your kid to take a trip back in time to the eras of the Romans, the Tudors and the Ancient Egyptians in this must-have historical collection of books.

This is not history as your kid has learnt it in school. This history book set is an engaging insight into the world’s richest civilisations. Through these books your child will visit a Roman bath-house, explore the Persian empire, find their way through a Victorian maze and witness the fall of the Berlin Wall. The whole of human history is brought to life for children in this DK Eyewitness Children’s collection of 8 spectacular books on various historic civilisations.

Usborne Beginners History 10 Books Collection Box Set for children aged 9 and up is yet another way to get your child interested in world history. With this collection set your child can fit a world of information into their pockets and brains. Curious minds can explore different ancient civilisations, statistics, cool pictures, and incredible facts about ancient history. Did you know that over 50,000 people could fit into the Colosseum at one time? Or that Romans used public baths and used olive oil instead of soap? Kids can read up about all of this and all the information they ever needed to know about ancient Rome - Vikings, gladiators, baths, battles, and more!

Horrible Histories Blood Curdling 20 Books Collection By Terry Deary This collection would remain incomplete without the Horrible Histories book series that has essentially redefined how history is read and taught to children. Whilst the history taught in school is all about the kings, the kingdoms and the rich and the powerful. In Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories; history is all about overturning the hierarchy and his heroes are always the little people and not those in power. This makes the Horrible Histories books funny and yet your child will learn at the same time. The aim of the books is to educate but also entertain. The books are filled with silly jokes, trivia and humorous stories, which makes the facts much more memorable.

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