Step back in time to discover the spectacular world of the Incas and their ancestors. Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen. The land of the Sun God was bright with many treasures houses of gold, the most fabulous clothes and huge stone buildings. This book uncovers the secrets of the mummy bundles, the mystery of the giant lines in the Nazca desert and the intricate rope bridges high in the Andes Mountains. Projects actively involve the reader in understanding the past: make a reed boat that...

Harriet Tubman was born as a slave in 19th Century America, but managed to escape and gain her freedom. Follow this amazing biography of a woman who was prepared to risk her own life to save others from the slavery she had escaped, and learn about the Underground Railroad that she used to achieve this.

- Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

- Text type: A biography

- Curriculum links: History; Citizenship

Beautifully designed in full colour with striking images this six-level series of factual readers help learners build confidence and fluency in their reading ability as well as enhancing their knowledge of other subjects. Free downloadable teaching notes, audio and exercises. Vikings is one of 20 new titles added to the series for 2013.

This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children's interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.

This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children's interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.

The modern world owes a great deal to ancient Rome, including many principles of democratic government, law, poetry, drama, art and architecture. Find out for yourself how the Romans forged the mightiest empire the world has ever known, and discover the techniques that their builders used to create vast cities that survive to this day.

This fact and project book is a perfect introduction to Viking history. Discover how these amazing people lived their lives, the food they ate, the clothes they wore, the heroes they revered, the weapons they used, and the lands they conquered. Practical projects really help young readers to understand what life was like for Vikings.

Successors to the Chimu gold workers and the Tiwanaku lake people, the Incas ruled the most spectacular empire South America has ever seen. The so-called Land of the Sun God was bright with treasure houses of precious metals, the most fabulous clothes and huge stone buildings. This title offers an introduction to South American history.

Learn what life was like for the people of the Nile Delta. Delve into the dark secrets of their funeral rites, mummies and tombs, and the many strange gods they revered. Learn about their love of fine art and crafts, and their amazing architectural skills.

Discover fascinating facts about China and find out why tombs were filled with pottery figures, the importance of jade, who the terracotta warriors were, and how silk was made. The step-by-step practical projects in this book bring the past to life - make an abacus, build a pagoda, and create and use ancient printing blocks.