British & Irish History

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  • Cover scan of On An Island
    On An Island - Fiona Macdonald - Hardback
    This series provides introductions to different localities in the UK.
  • Cover scan of B Is For Bagpipes
    B Is For Bagpipes: A Scotland Alphabet - Eve Begley Kiehm - Hardback
    Eve Begley Kiehm offers an A-Z tour of Scotland, from the splendours of capital city Edinburgh to the stories of Robert Louis Stevenson to the gloomy waters of Loch Ness and its lonely Nessie.
  • Cover scan of Scottish Kings And Queens
    Scottish Kings And Queens - Elizabeth Douglas - Paperback
    Ranging from the wrath of Macbeth to the kindness of Margaret, from the warrior-like Robert I to the poetic charms of James I, and from the romantic spirit of Mary, Queen of Scots to the trend-setting George IV, this book includes the tales of the kings and queens of Scotland.
  • Cover scan of Edinburgh
    Edinburgh - Terry Deary - Paperback
    This is one in a range of city books from Terry Deary, delving into the horrible histories of Britain's most visited places.
  • Cover scan of Scotland
    Scotland - Terry Deary - Paperback
    Want to know how to play gruesome games like Twisting the Cow? What the Scots used to do with burnt pigeon droppings? Whether you're glaikit, douce or peelie-wally? Find out the truth about William Wallace, the disgusting details of sick Scottish torture techniques, and how to terrify a tourist with gory Scottish ghost stories.
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    Scotland - Richard MacAndrew - Pbk. + CD
    Discover the pleasure of reading with this seven-level series of original fiction, adapted fiction and factbooks specifically written for teenagers and young adults.
  • Cover scan of Tam O'Haggis
    Tam O'Haggis - Louise Bennett - Pbk. + CD
    This book promotes the learning of Scottish history, culture and heritage to children in a fun, colourful and interactive way.
  • Cover scan of Famous Scots
    Famous Scottish People - Rhona Dick - Hardback
    Illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams, this book is designed to develop children's historical understanding and skills, with a Scottish focus within the five main historical eras. It talks about Scottish people whose work and achievements have influenced the lives of others in Scotland and beyond.
  • Cover scan of Bonnie Prince Charlie And All That
    Bonnie Prince Charlie And All That - Allan Burnett - Paperback
    This text features a real-life adventure with historical facts about Britain's royal rebel, Bonnie Prince Charlie. It tells of Charlie's ugly side as well as his bonnie side, explains why the Prince and his followers were called Jacobites, and also tells the truth about Charlie's romance with island girl Flora MacDonald.
  • Cover scan of Mary, Queen Of Scots And All That
    Mary, Queen Of Scots And All That - Allan Burnett - Paperback
    Retelling the true story of Scotland's headless heroine, Mary, Queen of Scots, this title helps you learn to tell the difference between Mary's romantic reputation and her real life, find out why going to church gave the Queen of Scots a headache, and understand the difficult decisions Mary had to make.

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