AuthorSimon Adams
NarratorStephanie Beattie
Duration42m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, Politics
Key StageKS3
PublisherInhouse
VersionUnabridged
Why do we have Town Halls? What do local councillors do? What happens in your local Town Hall affects you in many important ways, but do you really know how local government works? A Franklin Watts title.
Author: Simon Adams
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 1h 10m
Part of a series from Franklin Watts that focuses on particular episodes in history. This audiobook focuses on the period after the Second World War had ended, when the threat of nuclear war seemed imminent. Discover exactly what the cold war was, who were the important political figures of the day, and the impact this period of history has on our...
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Author: Adam Smith
Author Adam Smith
Narrator Sean Barrett
Duration 7h 3m
Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures in Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 coincided with America's Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and indus...
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Twentieth Century History Makers: Winston Churchill
Author: Simon Adams
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 2h 26m
Churchill is considered by many to be one of the greatest world leaders. But how did he make the transition from young army officer to political statesman? Find out all about his life in this clear and informative guide.
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Citizen Guides: What Happens At the Stock Exchange
Author: Soraya Moeng
Author Soraya Moeng
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 41m
What is the London Stock Exchange? Why do companies float on it? The decisions taken at the London Stock Exchange can have an important effect on you, but do you know what actually happens there? A Franklin Watts title.
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Citizen Guides: What Happens In A Law Court
Author: Dan Lambeth
Author Dan Lambeth
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 41m
Why do we have law courts? What do barristers do? How are judges appointed? What happens in a court of law can have an important effect on you, but do you know how courts actually work, and why? A Franklin Watts title.
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Twentieth Century History Makers: Mahatma Gandhi
Author: Simon Adams
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Karola Gajda
Duration 2h 15m
To some people a living saint, to others a fraud, Gandhi nevertheless influenced people around the world with his philosophy of peace and non violence. Discover all about his extraordinary life in this informative audio book.
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History Topics: Winning the Vote
Author: Simon Adams
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Juliet Prague
Duration 1h 20m
At the start of the 20th century, over half of the British population were denied the right to vote. Discover why in this informative guide to one of the fiercest battles in British politics. Who were the women who brought about this change in the law, and what did it cost them?
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Author: Simon Adams
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Jan Boyd
Duration 2h 35m
How do we know what ancient Athens was like or how the Aztecs lived? This question is fully answered by Archaeology Detectives, which tells the story of how archaeologists in the past two hundred years have gradually deciphered some of the world's most fascinating ancient sites. It takes the reader on the journey from initial discovery of specific...
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Citizen Guides: What Happens In Parliament
Author: Dr Stephen Coleman
Author Dr Stephen Coleman
Narrator Peter Kenny
Duration 36m
Why does parliament exist? What do MPs do? How are new laws made? What happens in parliament affects you in important ways, but not everyone knows how it actually works. Find the answers in this informative guide.
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Citizen Guides: What Happens In An Election?
Author: Simon Adams
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Karola Gajda
Duration 41m
Why do we have elections? How are votes counted? The outcome of an election can affect you in important ways, but do you know what actually happens in an election? A Franklin Watts title.
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