Young Adult Nonfiction / History

Engaging profiles of 26 inspirational women from Wales, e.g. Shirley Bassey, Mary Quant, Tori James, Laura Ashley, Betsi Cadwaladr, Betty Campbell, Jade Jones and Gwendoline and Margaret Davies. Full of fun facts, puzzles, activities, colourful cartoons by Telor Gwyn and a lively design by Dyfan Williams. For ages 7-11.

A volume that comprises stories about 50 famous Welsh figures from various periods in history. Includes illustrations by Efa Lois, photographs and quiz questions, leading children to continue research work online.

The Celts arrived in Ireland around 700BCE and dominated the bronze and iron ages. Even after Christianity, Irish Celts retained much of their unique culture. Accessible, anarchic and crammed to the rafters with cartoons and wacky illustrations, this book is as deadly as Irish history gets!

A book about 12 inspiring Welsh women from all walks of life and from all parts of Wales: Amy Dillwyn, Betsi Cadwaladr, Kate Bosse- Griffiths, Hayley Gomez, Jade Jones, Frances Hoggan, Mair Russell- Jones, Eileen Beasley, Betty Campbell, Laura Ashley, Angharad Tomo s, Tori James, Gwendoline a Margaret Davies. A visually appealing, fun-filled...

An award-winning, spectacular tour of Ireland's history, from the ice age to the present day. Beautifully illustrated and a great read - essential for every classroom and library and the perfect gift!

Nobody was more DEADLY than the Vikings who attacked Ireland in the 8th century: DEADLY Viking warriors! DEADLY Viking ships! DEADLY Viking weapons! But were they really just marauding, murdering maniacs? Learn while you laugh with this irreverent and entertaining history book.

A picture book that introduces children to Antarctic explorer Tom Crean, a key member of Captain Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton’s most famous expeditions - the fourth book in the Little Library series.

The first children’s book about one of Ireland's greatest heroines, who saved the lives of hundreds of children during World War II.

The Easter 1916 Rising: an unlikely band of freedom fighters – teachers, poets, writers, patriots, trade unionists – declare an Irish Republic. From this dramatic gesture, a nation is born… The rebellion that set Ireland free, told as a graphic novel.

YouTube sensation John D. Ruddy brings history to life with clarity and hilarity in videos that have amassed millions of views around the world. Here, his viral online hit, Manny Man, turns Ireland's tumultuous millennia of history into a fun and easy-to-understand story.