A detailed, highly illustrated world history for young people. It spans every continent and era,  from the time when humans first walked on the Earth to the present day. Excellent if you are looking for a couple of pages of condensed, illustrated information about Africa 1800-1850, The Industrial Revolution, World War I, The End of Communism etc.  Large format. (400 pages)
Level: Interdisciplinary projects, especially at 9.-10. kl. level or the start of the gymnasium

Attractive highly-illustrated theme books from Dorling Kindersley — lots of good language and packed with information:

This is an information-filled guide to everything about THE TUDORS. It covers all the great Tudor personalities and their times. Contents: Who were the Tudors? — The first Tudor king — Tudor England — Food and feasting — The court of Henry VIII — A harsh life — Defence of the kingdom — Henry VIII's six wives — The break with Rome — The Reformation — Tudor childhood — Bloody Mary — The young Elizabeth — Tudor costume — Elizabeth's golden age — Trade and exploration — Mary Queen of Scots — The Spanish Armada — Tudor London — Tudor entertainment — The end of an era. Includes a clipart CD-Rom and a wallchart. (72 pages)
Level: 8.-10.kl./EUD-HG E-C etc. 

Attractive highly-illustrated theme books from Dorling Kindersley — lots of good language and packed with information:

This is an information-filled guide to everything about the VICTORIANS. It covers all aspects of this great time of industry, science, empire and social change. Contents: Queen Victoria's reign — First industrial nation — Coming of the railways — The Great Exhibition — Working lives — Victorian cities — Angel in the home — Life below stairs — Victorian schooling — Art and architecture — A new reading public — Social Reform — Fight for rights — Highdays and holidays — Empire-builders — Victorians at war — The Victorian legacy — Victorian facts and figures — Did you know? — Some famous Victorians. Glossary and Find out more (with web links) sections. Includes a clipart CD-Rom and a wallchart. (72 pages)
Level: 8.-10.kl./EUD-HG E-C etc. 

Attractive highly-illustrated theme books from Dorling Kindersley — lots of good language and packed with up-to-date information:

This is an information-filled guide to everything about VOTING — past and present. It covers the historical battles for democracy and how voting works in a host of situations — from Big Brother and Pop Idol, to a Viking assembly, and the great democracies. Glossary, Timeline and Find out more (with web links) sections. Includes a clipart CD-Rom and a wallchart. (72 pages)
Level: 8.-10.kl./EUD-HG E-C etc.