Simon Adams Libros

This series focuses on the extraordinary experiences of millions of British children and their families in World War II. Using primary sources the books cover how everyday lives were dramatically altered by the onset of war in 1939.

Focusing on Elizabethan history, this collection features sixteen essays by Simon Adams that delve into the life and influence of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Through detailed analysis, the essays explore Dudley's political maneuvering, relationships, and his significant role in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, providing a nuanced understanding of the era's complexities and the Earl's impact on historical events.

Explore space, planet earth, plants, animals, history, science, technology, and culture with this wonderfully comprehensive encyclopedia. Useful features include visual factfiles, bulleted facts, charts, world records, bizarre facts and top tens. The book is fully crossreferenced throughout and is packed with diagrams, illustrations and photos, making it a brilliant guide to everything you have ever wanted to know.

Once you pick me up, you won't want to put me down . . . I'm an encyclopedia, but not as you know it. Big books with facts are boring - I'm not. I'm more like a computer game than a book, crammed with funky pages and cartoons. Forget A-Z, just follow my lead and you'll be amazed where you end up! Was Beethoven a punk? Why is 10 to the power of 100 called a googol? How are smelly feet connected to nuclear weapons?I've got it all covered. Read me in bed, read me on the bus, or even in the loo! Just pick me up - go on. I'm exciting, I'm addictive - I'm unputdownable! Curious? Try me!

The Children's Illustrated World Atlas is the essential reference for budding geographers and curious minds.

Text and photos present the key events, battles, weapons, uniforms, and cultural phenomena, such as propaganda, of the Axis and Allies during the Second World War.

This Ladybird Histories Book is perfect for children learning about the Second World War at school. It looks at the countries that took part, where key battles and campaigns took place, and the impact the war had on ordinary people around the world. It's packed full of interesting and entertaining details that will delight all readers--from lifestyles, battles, and important characters, to the influence that events in history have played on the world around us today--and has everything you need to know about the Second World War for school homework!

Help your child learn all about Tudors using the new edition of this fact-packed guide with a giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated websiteFrom the severed heads of traitors displayed on London Bridge to what life was like for Tudor children: let your child learn all about one of the most amazing periods in English history.They’ll find out more by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Tudors. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com

Exploring the life of Henry VIII's overlooked daughter, this biography reveals her transformation from an unwanted child to a powerful queen. It highlights her reign during a significant period in English history, showcasing her resilience and political acumen. The narrative delves into her struggles for acceptance and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated society, ultimately portraying her as a key figure in shaping England's legacy.

A comprehensive look at the common experiences of soldiers on all sides of the First World War.