Christine Hatt Books

Using a wide range of sources and original documents, this book is intended for learning interpretive and investigative skills.

This innovative series offers a fresh perspective on intriguing historical figures, featuring illustrated biographies that explore their lives, beliefs, and accomplishments.

The First World War 1914-18 explores the political situation that provided the breeding ground for war, and traces the course of the fighting that killed almost nine million soldiers. It goes on to look closely at the wartime experiences of many people, and briefly examines the changes that swept the world after the armistice was signed.

Slavery from Africa to the Americas charts the history of 24 million people taken from their homes in West Africa by force & their journey across the Atlantic Ocean to start their new lives in the Americas. It also looks at the developments in Europe and the USA that brought slavery to an end.

Age range 11 to 17The Second World War: 1939-45 examines the causes of the war and details the course of the conflict in Western Europe, the USSR, Africa and the Pacific. It also describes the experiences of civilians, resistance fighters, prisoners of war and Holocaust victims.

Early history - Buildings and bridges - Parks and gardens - Homes and housing - Industry and finance - Museums and art galleries - Shops and markets - Special events - Future - Timeline

Using photographs, maps and original artwork plus fact boxes, a time line, a glossary and an index, this new series uncovers the unique character of major cities around the globe. It delves into the stories of each city to reveal its historical background, development and the story of the people and famous personalities who once lived there. The reasons for each city's development are revealed, leading into a modern day picture of its people, transport, architecture, industry, festivals, cuisine, markets and entertainment.

From the earliest times, people have worn clothes, not just for warmth, but to show their status or role in a group. Some wore special clothes for religious purposes, others dressed simply to look good and attract a partner. Clothes of the Ancient World looks at how fashions developed with the rise and fall of the early civilizations. Stunning, detailed artwork on every page recreates the clothes worn by men, women, and children in ancient times.