Brenda Williams Livres

Do you know where elephants live? Or where a koala makes its home? Travel around the world and meet all sorts of creatures in their natural habitats. Children will love to search for the spider hidden on every spread!

Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg and Hannah Senesh, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories...

Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Sophie Scholl, Violette Szabo and Raymond Aubrac, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories...

The 1066 Norman conquest of England, led by William, Duke of Normandy, was the single greatest political change England has ever seen. The Normans brought with them a new culture, which included law, architectural style and methods, and leisure pursuits. The guide examines the impact the new Norman rule had on the English way of life.

In this retelling of the Andersen tale, which also introduces the numbers one to ten and basic addition and subtraction, a queen uses nine golden peas to tell whether each of the girls her three sons hope to marry is a true princess.

The Domesday Book was the survey of his new realm ordered by William the Conqueror in 1085. Read how this remarkable document was made in this beautifully illustrated and well-researched guide. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.

When the Romans came to Britain in AD 43, they brought a new style of domestic life, one that better-off Britons soon copied. This informative guide looks at how villas were built, and at the accommodation and daily life villa residents enjoyed - their living rooms and bedrooms, kitchens and baths, gardens and courtyards, furniture and food, and the servants and slaves who kept the villa running. Illustrated with site photos from Roman villas around Britain, archaeological treasures, and museum reconstructions of villa interiors, this is a fascinating look at life in Roman Britain before the Roman army left in AD 406 and the villa way of life faded into history. Includes a list of places to visit.

Lin Yis mother has sent him to the local market to buy food for the Moon Festival, but what he really wants is a red rabbit lantern. Will he barter well enough to be able to buy one? Benjamin Lacombes vivid illustrations are the perfect complement to Brenda Williams gentle story.

Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel, specially other titles in the Pitkin History of Britain series. Suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum. More titles in the History of Britain Series

Part of the "History of Britain" series, this is an account of Britain in the time of the Saxons and Vikings, including sections on the invasion and colonization of Britain by the two peoples, the re-establishment of Christianity, law reform, art and learning, the Norman invasion that ended the era, and other topics. The text is accompanied by a timechart, a who's who, a glossary and a list of sites to visit.