AuthorSimon Adams
NarratorHannah Mercer
Duration1h
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, Geography
Key StageKS2
PublisherInhouse
VersionUnabridged
This audiobook brings together the facts about Afghanistan. It explores the country in depth and features the latest issues, historical background and current opinions. Suitable for KS2 and KS3.
Author: Simon Ponsford
Author Simon Ponsford
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 57m
This audiobook brings together the facts about Iraq. It explores the country in depth and features the latest issues, historical background, details and current opinions.
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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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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 Stephanie Beattie
Duration 1h 23m
Part of a series from Franklin Watts that focuses on particular episodes in history. Were the civil wars caused by the stupidity of King Charles I? Who were the Roundheads? What was the New Model Army? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this audiobook.
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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 A Town Hall
Author: Simon Adams
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 42m
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.
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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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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 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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Author: Michael Gallagher
Author Michael Gallagher
Narrator Peter O'Shea
Duration 1h
This audiobook brings together the facts about Israel and explores in depth the latest issues, historical background and details and current opinions.
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