Mary Queen of Scots for Kids
A good account of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots with lots of excellent images.
The Anatomy of a Glacier
A well explained account of the formation and effects of glaciers.
The Great Famine
A short account of the Irish Potato Famine which began in 1845.
Florence Nightingale - Getting Dressed
A beautifully illustrated account of the clothing Florence Nightingale would have worn in Victorian times.
Frog Life Cycle
An illustrated account of the frog life cycle written with two text levels of difficulty. A non-fiction text resource with photographs. Suitable for IWB.
The Anti-Slavery Campaign in Britain
An account of the slave trade and the movement which led it its abolition in 1833.
Trenches on the Web - An Internet History of The Great War
Comprehensive reference library about World War 1. A timeline, biographies of important figures, first hand accounts, photographs and details of major battles are some of the excellent features here.
The Battle of Hastings
A detailed account of the Battle of Hastings, including the origins of the conflict, the battle plan, details of the battle and a review of why Harold lost.
Samuel Pepys Diary
This site has the complete transcripts of the diaries of Pepys which include his account of the Coronation of Charles II, the Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London.
Sir Francis Drake
Who was Francis Drake? This daring Tudor seafarer was thought to be a hero by many, fearsome by some and reckless by others. This site from the Maritime Museum has a straightforward account of his exploits.
