Adventures in Time Collection 7 Books Set by Dominic Sandbrook - Ages 9+ - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Adventures in Time: The Second World War
Adventures in Time: The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Adventures in Time: The First World War
Adventures in Time: Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile
Adventures in Time: Fury of The Vikings
Adventures in Time: The Fall of the Aztecs
Adventures in Time: Nelson, Hero of the Seas

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Ages 9+ (Grades 4+)

Overview
The Adventures in Time Collection brings seven dramatic eras of world history to life for young readers, from the trenches of the First World War to the court of Henry VIII and the palace of Cleopatra. Written by historian Dominic Sandbrook, each book blends careful research with page-turning storytelling, so kids experience real events as thrilling adventures rather than dry textbook facts. This seven-book paperback set builds a lifelong love of history in curious middle-grade readers.

About the Books
Each title in the Adventures in Time series tackles a single pivotal moment or figure from world history and turns it into a fast-paced narrative adventure. The Second World War and The First World War drop readers into cockpits and trenches of the twentieth century's defining conflicts. The Six Wives of Henry VIII retells the Tudor court through the eyes of Henry VIII's six queens, while Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile follows the last pharaoh's rise from princess to ruler of Egypt. Fury of The Vikings recreates the raids of the Viking Age, The Fall of the Aztecs explores the collision of empires in the Americas, and Nelson, Hero of the Seas charts Britain's naval battle against Napoleon. Sandbrook keeps the pace brisk, using short chapters built for readers who might otherwise find history intimidating. Each book stands alone, so readers can start with whichever era grabs their interest, covering ancient Egypt, the Vikings, the Aztecs, Tudor England, and two World Wars.

Key Benefits

• Seven complete paperback books covering major eras of world history
• Written by respected historian and broadcaster Dominic Sandbrook
• Fast-paced storytelling that makes nonfiction feel like adventure fiction
• Great for reluctant readers who enjoy action and real-world stakes
• Ideal for classroom libraries and book reports
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading lists

Book-by-Book Guide
The Second World War — Follows the drama of the twentieth century's largest conflict from the cockpit to the trenches.
The Six Wives of Henry VIII — Tells the Tudor court's story through the eyes of Henry VIII's six queens.
The First World War — Takes readers from aerial dogfights to the trenches of the Western Front.
Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile — Follows Cleopatra's rise from princess to Pharaoh of Egypt.
Fury of The Vikings — Recreates the raids and voyages of the Viking Age.
The Fall of the Aztecs — Explores the clash between the Aztec Empire and Spanish conquest.
Nelson, Hero of the Seas — Charts Britain's naval battle against Napoleon Bonaparte.

About the Author
Dominic Sandbrook is a British historian, author, and broadcaster known for his adult history books on postwar Britain, including Seasons in the Sun and State of Emergency. He co-hosts the popular history podcast The Rest Is History with Tom Holland. With Adventures in Time, Sandbrook turns his storytelling skills toward younger readers, crafting fast-paced, fact-based narratives that make history's biggest moments feel thrilling and accessible to kids.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Seven thrilling true stories in one set make this a fantastic birthday gift, holiday present, or summer reading bundle for history-loving kids. Each book stands alone, so readers can start anywhere and build a well-rounded history collection one era at a time.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.