Part of the 'What do we mean by human rights?' series. A clear explanation of the concept of human rights, promoting awareness of the issues and encouraging debate.

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.

A scientific introduction to the ozone hole crisis. Compatible with national curriculum key stages 2 and 3.

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.

This audiobook looks at different sites where evidence of roman times can be seen, explaining how what is left behind can tell us about life in Roman Britain.

There is evidence of the past all around us, if we know where to look. Old buildings, roads, ruins and weapons are all clues that tell us a lot about how people used to live. This audiobook looks at different sites where evidence of Tudor times can be seen. It explains how what is left behind can tell us about life in Britain in Tudor times.

A lively and practical guide packed with ideas and advice for young people wanting to take action in their community or change the world. Including: planning a project, producing leaflets and posters, influencing decision makers, raising money and much more.

Few people know the secrets of the rainforests. In this series, naturalist Michael Chinery looks at aspects of life in these threatened wildernesses, revealing a wondrous array of plants and animals and showing how they interact with each other.

In this audiobook, students are encouraged to reflect on the 'big questions' about suffering, life and death in relation to Buddhism. There are activities to encourage students to make links between their own experiences and those encountered in religions, as well as factual information to ensure depth as well as breadth of knowledge.

This audiobook looks at the outlandish history of sport and leisure around the world. Discover the story behind the games we play like never before as we examine the amazing peculiarities of international sport and leisure activities past and present. Learn about the wacky and often bloodthirsty games that our ancestors liked such as fierce gladiat...

Covering the GCSE specification for Geography, this audiobook includes tectonic activity, rocks and landscapes, ecosystems, urbanisation and urban structure, agricultural systems, industrial activity and location.

How and what you buy in shops has repercussions that impact on people worldwide. This audiobook examines the fundamental questions surrounding the issue of consumerism today. What is consumerism? When did consumerism begin? Why do businesses advertise? And are children affected by consumerism?

Young readers will get a real sense of how towns and cities have developed all over the world from medieval towns to the extreme cities in the jungle and polar regions. What is suburban bliss and why are some of our cities dying? Listen to this audiobook from start to finish for a riveting social history or dip in and out for some fascinating and o...

Stephen Lawrence was a bright, athletic young man with high hopes for the future. He lived in South East London with both of his parents, one younger brother and sister. On April 22nd 1993 he was brutally murdered while waiting for the bus. He was 18 years old. This is the story of his life.

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.

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.

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.

Written by one of the senior examiners for Edexcel, this coursework topic audio book provides the necessary background information to help students complete coursework assignments on the subject of life in Britain between 1939-1945. A Heinemann Educational title.

This audiobook provides information on complex issues that teenagers face. The text examines prejudices and includes case studies, facts, figures and points of view.

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.

As an experienced babysitter, Taryn thinks she's prepared for anything, until she meets Serendipity, a four year old with a genius IQ. and a lethal imagination. Part of the Franklin Watts `After Dark' series for reluctant readers.