This is a scrapbook-style text by the popular author-illustrator Marcia Williams. It recounts the experiences of a ten-year-old boy during the war, who uses clippings and comic strips to explain his own experiences. Humorous and moving, this book offers a wonderful insight into what life might have been like for children living through World War 1.
From the author of the popular story Vlad and the Great Fire of London comes the next adventure of Vlad the flea, this time set on the Western Front in 1918. Vlad helps a carrier pigeon to deliver a top secret message from behind enemy lines, taking in the sites of the war as they travel.
This picture book tells the remarkable story of a group of soldiers in the trenches who play a football match with others from the opposing trenches, during a rare pause in the fighting at Christmas time. Illustrated with water colour pictures, this is a highly recommended picture book that is popular in KS2 classrooms. You may also like War Boy by the same author.
A collection of twelve fictionalised accounts that express the viewpoints and experiences of a range of different people during the First World War. Story themes include life in the trenches, the impact of war on those at home and medical workers trying to save lives in the midst of destruction. These short stories make interesting read-alouds for KS2.
A popular novel set in Ancient Asia, suitable for Upper KS2 or more confident readers. The Firework Maker’s Daughter is the captivating story of Lila, who wants to be a firework maker just like her father. Follow her dangerous quest through strange lands as she journeys to the evil Fire-Fiend. Highly recommended.
Follow the experiences of a princess growing up in the Kingdom of Benin in this fictional diary written especially for Key Stage 2. Diary of An Edo Princess book also has links to online comprehension questions and it is perfect for guided reading. The author has also created a KS2 Activity Pack (click to see on Amazon) based on this book.
An accessible non-fiction text that explores everyday life in Ancient Sumer. Daily Life in Ancient Sumer will allow pupils to find answers to their own historical questions and discover a wealth of fascinating facts based on archaeological evidence.
An impressive range of traditional folk tales and legends drawn from all over Africa. Rich and accessible, the pitch of the stories in Tales from Africa is perfect for KS2.
Well pitched for KS2, this illustrated collection contains stories that come from places along the way of the silk trade route from Chang-an to Samarkand.
This jam-packed information text is written especially for the 2014 National Curriculum and answers a range of questions about early Islamic civilization. Topics in The History Detective Investigates: Early Islamic Civilization include famous inventors, buildings, weapons, warriors and religion.
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