Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

IN THE YEAR 122 Emperor Hadrian is visitng Britannia and the Governor is determined to make it memorable. Your mother is an aurifix, a skilled goldsmith, and her statue of a gold wolf will be the centrepiece of the celebrations at the amphitheatre in Londinium. All you need to do is collect the emeralds that have been shipped from Egypt in time for them to be added to the sculpture. What could possibly go wrong? Twenty possible endings - but only one is successful. Will you find it and avoid being thrown into prison or eaten by a tiger?

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

Help children learn about history through exciting adventures and beautifully handpainted illustrations. Each book is based on the latest archeological finds, and historical research, which is woven into the story. 11,30 years ago ... Spring has arrived, the days are getting warmer, and Vlad the flea and Clum the wolf are travelling to Star Carr with their human family. There will be food and celebrations, but will they make it there safely or become a snack for a hungry cave bear?

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

Learn about the ancient Romans through original games and activities. This 24 page black and white book accompanies the picture story book Vlad and the Roman Triumph.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

Find out about Tudor ships, money, food and much more, through original games and activities. This 24 page B&W book is full of puzzles and help learn about the Tudors and the Mary Rose through fun. It accompanies the picture story book Captain Vlad and the Mary Rose.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 8-11

This Middle Grade book takes young Benji from at night celebrating Bonfire Night to the murk, grime and danger of London in 1605. Benji finds himself as an apprentice to a swordmaker and through this comes into contact with the actors of the Globe Theatres (including the Shakespeare brothers), the royal court and some shady characters who seem to be planning some terrible deed. Benji has to work out how to stop the plotters and get safely home, and finds out a lot about his family along the way too.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

It is 1666 and Vlad the flea and his friend Boxton the rat, love eating and biting their way around London. But one night in Pudding Lane they are caught up in a fire that threatens to destroy them, along with most of the City of London. This 2nd Edition of Vlad and the Great Fire of London is a 32-page, fully colour illustrated, picture book. It is produced by mother-son team, Kate and Sam; Kate writes the text and her son Sam is the illustrator. The story is supplemented with a fact file that gives the details of this moment in history.

Genres: Dystopian, Young Adult (YA), New Adult
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+

Mary has only known the white room that she lives in. Vander is a new member of staff who has never seen inside the lab before. When they meet they will set off a chain of events that will chase chaos in a world that has already been turned upside down by disaster.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 2-5, 5-8

It is 1545 and Vlad flea and his scurvy crew are setting sail for Portsmouth to stop a French invasion. They are aboard King Henry VIII's favourite ship, the Mary Rose, but they are about to find out there are dangers on every deck and even the journey will be filled with adventure. Using the artefacts and historical research, this Tudor ship is brought to life for young readers. It finishes with facts about the ship and a glimpse at the divers finding the wreck in the Solent.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

Vlad flea has been taken from his home and brought back to Rome with his friend Felix the cat. They become separated from the parade and find themselves wandering the streets finding all the strange new things the city has to offer. Will they find their fellow Egyptians and see the finale in the Circus Maximus. The book is filled with details of a Roman Triumph and life in Ancient Roman in both the story and the illustrations. It finishes with a fact file and has many supporting resources on the Reading Riddle website.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

Find out more about the Ancient Egyptians through fun activities and games. This 24 page black and white book is full of original puzzles and things to do that help find out more.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

Tutankhamun has died suddenly and the rush is on to prepare his tomb. Vlad the flea and Miu the cat supervise the artists as they paint the murals. will they finish in time, or will there be a sting in the tale? Find out facts about the famous tomb through the eyes of the narrator Vlad flea and his account of what happened 3,000 years ago.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

In 1960 Strelka the dog was whisked away from the streets of Moscow and became one of the first animals to go to space and return safely. This companion book to the picture book story shares games, quizzes, facts and activities to boost children's space knowledge.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

Whilst Russia and America race to be the first to conquer space, Vlad the flea and Strelka the dog are more interested in what they can scavenge on the streets of Moscow. Little do they know that they are about to go on an adventure that will take them out of this world. Follow the true story of Strelka, the first living being to go into space and return safely through the eyes of her companion Vlad flea.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

In 1854 Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat were enjoying the rotten food and dirt in Scutari Hospital. Their lives were turned upside down by the arrival of Florence Nightingale and her tortoise Jimmy. In this companion book to the picture book story, children can test their knowledge with games and puzzles whilst finding out a few practical and fun facts along the way.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

The dirt and filth of Scutari Hospital provide the perfect home for Vlad the flea and Loxton the rat. But the arrival of Florence Nightingale and her strange companion changes everything. Will the friends be driven out or can they save the day? Part of the Vlad flea picture book series, once again Vlad tells a story that shares the historical facts.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

In 1918 Vlad the flea and his friend, Crisp VC the carrier pigeon, raced to deliver a secret message from enemy territory. This companion book to the picture book adds facts and fun activities with puzzles and code breaking information.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Children's fiction, Children's general
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8, 8-11

On 25th March 1918 Vlad the flea and his friend, Crisp VC the carrier pigeon, are on a mission to deliver a secret message from behind enemy lines. They must dodge the dog-fights, survive the trenches and seek help from the staff of the hospital tent as they race to reach Britain safely. In this adventure Vlad encounters Skipper Thomas Crisp, Second Lieutenant Walter Tull, Dr Phoebe Chapple and the Red Baron. Vlad and the First World War is a 32-page, fully colour illustrated, picture book. It is produced by mother-son team, Kate and Sam; Kate writes the text and her son Sam is the illustrator. The story is supplemented with a map, glossary and fact file that gives the details of this moment in history.

Genres: Children's Nonfiction, Manuals and Workbooks, Children's general
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8

In 1666 Vlad the flea and his friend, Boxton the rat, got caught in the Great Fire of London as it spread across the city. There isn't much Vlad doesn't know about the fire, the people and London, but how much do you know? Test yourself with puzzles and games ... but don't get singed. This is a companion to the picture book but also stands alone. Printed in black and white, there are pages to colour, word problems, facts, games and activities to test and increase your knowledge of the Great Fire of London.