It can sometimes be challenging for parents to encourage their child to read, especially when faced with competition from technology.
Mars and The War of The Worlds
All the best science fiction brings us technology which is possible but not yet invented, and this book is no different.
Harriet Tubman: Anti-Slavery Activist
Tubman gained the name Moses for guiding at least 70 slaves to freedom on the underground railroad – a phrase used to refer to the series of secret safehouses and trails linking the South, where slavery was legal, to the north, where it was not.
Sci-Fi Pioneers: 1: Shelley and Verne
Shelley’s Frankenstein is often regarded as one of the earliest examples of Science Fiction, whilst author Ray Bradbury has said of Verne’s influence, “We are all, in one way or the other, the children of Jules Verne.”
The Diary of Samuel Pepys
Who Was Samuel Pepys? Samuel Pepys (pronounced ‘Peeps’) was a British public servant, naval admiral and later MP, who was born to tailor John Pepys and his wife Margaret, on Fleet Street, London in February 1633. In 1642, when Samuel was nine years-old, the English Civil War Broke out, leading to the execution of King […]
Edgar Allan Poe And His Literary Legacy
Edgar Allan Poe, born January 19th 1809, was one of the most influential American writers of the nineteenth century. He was a renowned critic, writer, poet, and editor, famous for his dark and mysterious writing style. Here is a list of reasons why we keep going back to the work of Edgar Allan Poe… His […]
Queen Victoria and Her Era Of Progress
A highlight of Queen Victoria and Albert’s reign came in 1851, with the opening of the Great Exhibition.
Free Skills Courses To Kickstart A Career
Although you might be thinking it’s too early to start planning for your career whilst preparing for your GCSEs, the earlier you start writing your CV, the easier it can be to keep track of your achievements.
