A new and updated version of the highly successful ‘Timeline’. This complete one-volume text has been written specifically for the Junior Certificate History course and examination.
- A more concise, student-friendly text with language that is easy to follow and understand and has passed the SMOG test
- Written in-line with the Junior Certificate syllabus, it covers all examinable material for Ordinary and Higher Levels
- Each chapter starts with key learning objectives in question format, aimed at increasing curiosity and motivating students’ learning
- A list of key terms appearing at the end of each chapter acts as a literacy focus and recaps on the main vocabulary and concepts covered in the chapter
- Explanations are provided for difficult terms encountered in each chapter
- Large, clear and colourful illustrations with clear labels and captions encourage student engagement
- In-context and up-to-date exam questions help students apply and revise what they have just learned
- A wide selection of general questions located throughout the book assess whether learning objectives have been achieved
- An Exam Guide at the back of the book includes:
- A breakdown of topics to be studied
- Advice on how to study history
- Notes on the structure of the exam paper
- Pointers on how to tackle the exam
- Expert tips on how to approach each exam question
- A selection of People in History sample answers and People in History spider diagrams support students in planning answers to this question
- Simple, logical presentation and clearly-labelled colour maps and photos help students revise efficiently
- ‘Did You Know?’ boxes provide interesting facts to stimulate student interest