The Human Race by Sean Callery & Donough O’Mallery

Key stage 1, History

This book about the achievements of the human race is perfect for helping children place the significant individuals they study in KS1 in time, along with other famous people they may have heard of. Perfect for choosing a page or two to share during storytime as well as incorporating into history lessons.

A Street Through Time by Steve Noon

Lower key stage 2, History

A great visual way to help children understand the chronology of British history, and the way places change over time. As children begin to learn about different periods in British history, this book will help them begin to develop a secure understanding of how these different periods fit together.

A History of the World in 25 Cities by Tracey Turner & Andrew Donkin, Illustrated by Libby Vander Ploeg

Upper key stage 2, History

The focus on what each city was like at a particular point in time makes this book a great way of helping children make links between the places and periods they have studied, and what was happening elsewhere in the world at the same time, further strengthening their chronological understanding.