A WALK THROUGH HISTORY is an independent Russian publishing house specialising in children’s books, primarily non-fiction. Among them there are books on history and other subjects: railroads, football, theatre, alpinism, mathematics, space travel, paleontology, animals and plants. Founded in 2010, our publishing house has already established a reputation for its original historical series. All our books and games on history provide children with an insight into a specific historical era and give them the opportunity to understand and participate in the events of that time. We believe that active participation is the key to effective learning. Our mission is to help parents spend quality time with their kids enjoying our excellent books and games.
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Illusions
“I saw it with my own eyes!” – we say and the argument is over. Our eyes – what could be more reliable? But some- times the eye does not see exactly what actually exists, or it sees some- thing that is not there at all. Some- times we encounter illusions – tricks that our eyes and brain perform over…
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Animals and Their Superpowers
Who are the real superheroes? People in capes — or the animals all around us? A charming non-fiction book to reveal the astonishing abilities of creatures great and small. A polar bear can smell a seal under the ice nearly a kilometre away. A cheetah outruns cars. A barn owl hears the faintest squeak in total darkness. A bombardier beetle…
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How Do Animals Sleep?
A fascinating journey into the night-time (and day-time!) habits of creatures great and small. Why do dormice sleep almost all year? How do dolphins rest with one eye open? Why do giraffes nap for only 30 minutes, while lions snooze for 20 hours? From hibernating hedgehogs to cats who dream with twitching ears, from ducks that nap with one…
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Dad, Mum and Me. A Happy Animal Family
How do animals fall in love, start a family, and raise their young? A delightful journey into the family lives of animals from every corner of the natural world. Penguins present pebbles as gifts, crocodiles sing low rumbling serenades, fiddler crabs wave their giant claws, while meerkats live by the motto “Together we are strong.” From the deserts of Africa…
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The Book of Skis
A unique children’s non-fiction title exploring skiing in all its forms: cultural history, sport, and extreme fun. From the Stone Age to the ski park, from Greenland expeditions to ski ballet, this vibrant non-fiction picture book takes young readers on a thrilling ride through the history, culture, and fun of skiing. Why are skis called skis? Who first crossed Greenland…
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Fantastic Animals All Over the World
A journey through ancient legends and surprising scientific truths. Every culture, every era has invented its monsters: mermaids luring sailors, dragons guarding treasures, phoenixes rising from the ashes. With a lively mix of folklore, history, and “latest science news” boxes, this clever non-fiction title makes the mysterious both entertaining and thought-provoking. Children discover not only what these creatures were believed…
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All Teeth Great and Small
Look into the jaws of many many animals, both living and extinct! Teeth are everywhere — in people and animals, past and present, and they come in the most surprising shapes and places. Some creatures have teeth not just in their mouths but even on their tongues or in their throats. Some teeth slice like sabres, others grind like millstones,…
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The Book of Cold, Ice and Snow
A fascinating winter encyclopaedia, gathering the most unusual facts through the lenses of science, history and literature. What did Herodotus know about snow? Who first saw a snowflake through a microscope? Why did the Titanic hit an iceberg? When was the first Christmas tree decorated? And did René Descartes believe in Santa Claus? From Arctic expeditions and drifting polar stations…
