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Throughout history, the armed forces have had help from brave creatures, from horses on cavalry charges to messenger dogs and carrier pigeons.

Beyond the Call of Duty gives accounts of outstanding bravery and courage in wartime. This title looks at animals in the World Wars and how they risked their lives, without choice, to help humans in frightening and dangerous situations.

Documents, images and records from The National Archives have been used to recreate each real-life act of courage. The book concludes with a look at ‘research and records’ giving more information about the evidence that exists for these stories today.

Context panels give more information about the events of the World Wars giving explanation for why animals were taken into these frightening and dangerous situations.

Where animals have been awarded PDSA Dickin Medal for gallantry for their act of bravery, the story is accompanied by a fact panel that gives details of the event and date.

We discuss the idea of bravery and how it applies to animals. We look at the conscription of animals into the armed forces and recognise the fact that they had no choice.

Among the brave animals in this book are:
the war horses taken to the Western Front and on the home front in the Blitz.
the dogs that were used as messengers, in both World Wars and those that were taught to parachute and sniff out unexploded mines.
carrier pigeons that covered huge distances in time to save lives and play a vital role in the Resistance.
the mules who were used in the front line and in Burma
the camels that were key to the British war effort in the middle east.
the elephants that helped with transport, carrying, and even building roads and bridges in the rainforest.
Wojtek, the bear adopted by a Polish regiment in World War II
the mascots that accompanied troops all over the world

The Beyond the Call of Duty series remembers and records acts of great bravery in both World Wars. Other titles in the series look at the courage of members of the armed force and of civilians.

This beautiful book explores the story of Easter, looking at what makes the festival special such as food, songs and rituals. An ideal book to help explain the significance of Easter to young children.

A fun and interactive beginners’ look at some of the most amazing people that have shaped history. This book tells the story of Queen Elizabeth I, the last of the Tudors. Find out about her long and exciting reign, read about the Spanish Armada and Drake’s exploration of the world, and follow a simple activity to make a Tudor knot garden.

Read about how following their defeat during World War I, the Germans were looking for new leadership. Find out how Nazi Germany, also called the Third Reich, began when Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany under the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP). This book examines why the Germans embraced the Nazis’ rise to power and includes panels featuring expert opinions to encourage critical thinking.

Moments in History is an insightful series that presents some of the most important events in modern history. From World War I to the Cold War, readers are encouraged to think critically about the effects these watershed moments have had on the world. Written in a straightforward, engaging style, the books include first-hand speeches, letters, diary entries and other primary source materials that give dramatic clues to the reasons these unforgettable events unfolded as they did. Photographs from the time period show the world as it was at that moment, and the views of professional historians are included in each chapter.

Encourages readers at KS3 and KS4 to think critically about the effect Hiroshima has had on the world.

Read about how in the early morning hours of 6 August 1945, a B-29 bomber headed for the Japanese city of Hiroshima to drop an atomic bomb. The aftermath of the bombing still affects the city’s inhabitants today. This book details the events of Hiroshima and explains why this haunting event occurred. Photographs from the period provide an informative view of this tragedy.

Moments in History is an insightful series that presents some of the most important events in modern history. From World War I to the Cold War, readers are encouraged to think critically about the effects these watershed moments have had on the world. Written in a straightforward, engaging style, the books include first-hand speeches, letters, diary entries and other primary source materials that give dramatic clues to the reasons these unforgettable events unfolded as they did. Photographs from the time period show the world as it was at that moment, and the views of professional historians are included in each chapter.

Encourages readers at KS3 and KS4 to think critically about the effect Hiroshima has had on the world.

The different careers that lead on from an interest or aptitude in music are explored. Many occupations are examined, including being a musician, festival promoter, music journalist, sound technician, composer, DJ, A&R rep and many more. It provides an inside glimpse at what the job involves and the special skills that are needed to succeed.

Welcome to the world of fairgrounds! Learn about the history of fairgrounds around the world, their art and music, and the people who run them. Find out about the science behind fairground rides, read an interview with a girl who grew up in a showman community, make your own fairground ride and discover amazing fairground facts and stats.

Each book in this delightful, child-friendly series focuses on a different period in history, from Ancient Egypt right up to World War 2.

Children will love learning about each era, and then following the simple instructions to make useful or interesting objects from that time.

Age-appropriate and accessible, the books are jam-packed with great ideas and perfect for use at home or in the classroom.

In Craft Box: Tudor Times, you can learn how to make a Tudor rose, a masquerade mask, a jester’s crown, a jester’s stick, a tussie mussie, a model of a Tudor house, a ruff, a stained glass coat of arms, a Tudor cap, a ship’s figurehead, a cup and ball and a peg doll!

Fun facts on every spread give background information about the Tudor era and its people, from Kings and Queens and the Royal Court, to the lives of everyday people.

A Further Information spread suggests age-appropriate websites and books, so children can go away and learn more about the Tudors.

A glossary explains any tricky words, and will help to further increase children’s knowledge and understanding of the era.

Each book in this delightful, child-friendly series focuses on a different period in history, from Ancient Egypt right up to World War 2.

Children will love learning about each era, and then following the simple instructions to make useful or interesting objects from that time.

Age-appropriate and accessible, the books are jam-packed with great ideas and perfect for use at home or in the classroom.

In Craft Box: Ancient Greeks, you can learn how to make theatre masks, a a fish dish, a Medusa headdress, an Olympic torch, a perfume bottle, a golden wreath, a fibula, a Hoplite’s shield, a Greek arm guard, a gable decoration, a discus and pan pipes!

Fun facts on every spread give background information about Ancient Greece and its people, from food and everyday life to the Olympics and religion.

A Further Information spread suggests age-appropriate websites and books, so children can go away and learn more about the ancient Greeks.

A glossary explains any tricky words, and will help to further increase children’s knowledge and understanding of the era.

This beautifully designed title offers kids an engaging insight into a fascinating country that is Brazil: its major cities, culture, way of life, food, language, and history – all presented in an engaging writing style. Alongside this core information, readers will find out about fashion, music, popular culture and sport, as well as quirky facts and bite-sized information on Brazil’s customs and everyday life.

Unpack the history and culture of Italy – one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting countries – with Unpacked: Italy.

The book takes you on a journey through this incredible country, from its food to fashion and its art to sport. The bright, fun scrapbook design will engage children’s attention and capture their interest – this is the perfect children’s travel guide to Italy

Explore Italy’s rich history, from the Romans right up to the present day, and see some of the marvellous things Italians have invented along the way, from the barometer to the space hopper!

Meet some of Italy’s greatest artists, see Michelangelo’s incredible Sistine Chapel, and discover the mad museums scattered around the country – from the olive oil museum in Torgiano, to the accordion museum in Castelfidardo!

Discover the Italian passion for all things football, find out why their national team is called the Azzuri, and meet some of the most expensive players in the world.

See the sights of Italy’s most famous and beautiful cities, from the Trevi Fountain in Rome to the Duomo in Florence via some Venetian gondolas!

Explore Italy’s diverse and interesting landscape, see vineyards and solar farms, mountains and volcanoes.

Read all about delicious Italian food, from pizza and pasta to ice cream and anti pasti – dangerous if you’re feeling hungry!

Learn why the Italian fashion industry isn’t just about looking good – it’s also a vital part of the economy – so clothes shopping is encouraged!


Discover the glamour of Italian transport, from speedy scooters to sleek Lamborghinis, Maseratis and Ferraris, and find out which Italian car factory has a race track on its roof!

Unpacked: Italy is packed full of fun, quirky facts and interesting information, perfect for children aged 9 and above. Whether you’re planning a trip, or just interested in the country, this is the guide for you!

Italy is just one of the world’s most fascinating countries. Why not unpack Australia, Brazil, France, India, Portugal, South Africa or Spain in other titles in the series?

Could you diffuse a bomb with only moments to act? Or save a pilot from a burning plane? Could you escape from a prisoner of war camp or act as a spy in enemy lands? That is exactly what the people in this book did!

Beyond the Call of Duty gives accounts of outstanding bravery and courage in wartime. This title looks at members of the armed forces of World War II who risked their own lives to help others in frightening and dangerous situations. Find out how these heroic individuals acted under great pressure, how people were awarded for their bravery, and more about the events of the war they were fighting in.

All these stories come from original source material held at The National Archives. Documents, images and records have been used to recreate each real-life act of courage.

Accompanying each story are context panels that give more information about the events of World War II. Where people have been awarded for their act of bravery, the story is accompanied by a fact panel that gives details of the event, date and medal that they received.

Each book in this delightful, child-friendly series focuses on a different period in history, from Ancient Rome right up to World War 2.

Children will love learning about each era, and then following the simple instructions to make useful or interesting objects from that time.

Age-appropriate and accessible, the books are jam-packed with great ideas and perfect for use at home or in the classroom.

In Craft Box: Ancient Romans, you can learn how to make a shield, a Janus mask, a dolphin mosaic, a Roman coin box, a bulla, a triumphal arch photo frame, a fresco, a Draco standard, a laurel wreath, a seal, a clay lamp and a sun dial!

Fun facts on every spread give background information about Ancient Rome and its people, from the lives of emperors, to ordinary Romans and slaves.

A Further Information spread suggests age-appropriate websites and books, so children can go away and learn more about the Romans.

A glossary explains any tricky words, and will help to further increase children’s knowledge and understanding of the era.

Each book in this delightful, child-friendly series focuses on a different period in history, from Ancient Egypt right up to World War 2.

Children will love learning about each era, and then following the simple instructions to make useful or interesting objects from that time.

Age-appropriate and accessible, the books are jam-packed with great ideas and perfect for use at home or in the classroom.

In Craft Box: Ancient Egyptians, you can learn how to make hieroglyphic stone, a Pharaoh’s mask, an Egyptian headband, a scarab paperweight, an armlet, a fan, a lucky amulet, a wind chime, a papyrus scroll, a sarcophagus, an animal mummy and a lotus lantern!

Fun facts on every spread give background information about Ancient Egypt and its people, from the lives of pharaoahs, to mummies and slaves.

A Further Information spread suggests age-appropriate websites and books, so children can go away and learn more about the ancient Egyptians.

A glossary explains any tricky words, and will help to further increase children’s knowledge and understanding of the era.

Discover all about the fascinating lives of some of the most unusual, quirky and eccentric characters in world history! Learn about the Persian King who ordered the sea to be whipped as punishment, find out why a thirteenth-century crusader took to the streets in his pants, and what posessed a French Queen to build a fake tumble-down village for £4 million. Peppered with Crackpot Quiz questions and Mad, Bad and Truly Sticky Endings features this book is enthralling, entertaining and educational all at the same time!

Find out which world-famous inventor’s last breath has been captured in a test tube, which boffin loved nothing more than a roasted armadillo for lunch, and which scientist fell in love with a pigeon.

The books in the Barmy Biogs series are full of the facts that history books don’t mention about some of the most famously crackpot characters in world history! Read them and history will never be the same again…

Other titles in the series:
Crackpot Kings, Queens & other Daft Royals
Dastardly Dictators, Rulers & other Loony Leaders
Potty Painters, Writers & other Barmy Artists

Find out more about 18 women who’ve changed history, ranging from the civil rights campaigning of Emmeline Pankhust, Rosa Parks and Malala Yousafzai to the pioneering careers of Marie Curie and Coco Chanel and the inspirational leadership of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Learn about the actions of gay history makers in this book, ranging from the pioneering campaigning of Henry Gerber and Larry Kramer to the Stonewall community’s expressions of protest and the groundbreaking artistic careers of Oscar Wilde, Ellen DeGeneres and Sir Elton John. Explore the lives of those who made their mark on history, from political protest to raising millions for charity and from celebrating identity to speaking out against injustice.

The History Makers series looks at the lives of significant figures from the past and present, who, by their ideas and actions, affected the course of history in their own countries and across the world.

Could you shoot down an enemy plane, or help other soldiers when shells and gas were exploding around you? Could you act calmly when facing an enemy tank, or carry a wounded man across muddy ground and enemy gunfire? That is just what the people in this book did!

Bravery in World War I gives accounts of members of the armed forces of who risked their own lives to help others in frightening and dangerous situations. Find out how these heroic individuals acted under great pressure, how people were awarded for their bravery, and more about the events of the war they were fighting in.

Documents, images and records from The National Archives have been used to recreate each real-life act of courage.

Context panels give more information about the events of the World Wars, and the reasons that people were put in dangerous situations.

A great study guide for the events World War 1, bringing together real life experiences with explanations of key events and people of the First World War.

‘A second thought’ feature boxes ask readers to think again about the story they have read and aspects of it that would have required difficult and quick decision making.

The Beyond the Call of Duty series remembers and records acts of great bravery in both World Wars. Other titles in the series look at the courage of people in the Second World War, of civilians and of animals in wartime.

Discover the incredible superpowers displayed by creatures in the natural world. Find out how scientists have harnessed or mimicked these superpowers to create amazing developments in technology and medicine. Explore how the creations of animators and filmmakers have been influenced by these superpowers.

A fun and interactive beginners look at amazing events and people in World War 1. Learn about what life was like in the trenches, how women helped the war effort, and the important part that animals played in the fighting. Find out how today we remember and honour the men and women who fought in World War 1.

Make materials change colour, create oozy slime and let a foaming monster loose! This book will guide you step-by-step through great crafty experiments, as well as explaining the science behind chemical reactions and states of matter.

This visually led guide reveals how science can be found in every part of our daily lives!

Why do flowers attract insects? How do fish breathe underwater? Which animals can fly? Read about the wide range of living things on the planet. This book explores how they have evolved and how they manage to survive.

This book is part of the Science is Everywhere series, which demystifies the key science topics and shows how they relate to the world around us with fun, colourful graphics. These books are ideal for children aged 9 plus who are studying science, or for young readers who want to get to grips with science in a fun way.

Read about where in the world rainforests are located, what scientists have discovered about the rainforest, the animals and people that live there and the issues they face, debate the importance of rainforests to local people and loggers, make a rainforest recipe, learn about how rainforests are disappearing and find out what conservationists are doing about this.