John Malam
Author
Series
Tell me about writers volume 3
Publisher
Evans
Pub. Date
1997
Description
The books in this new biography series tell the stories of famous people from the past, including artists, engineers, scientists, inventors, rulers, etc., and bring the past to life. This book focuses on the author Beatrix Potter.
5) The Vikings
Author
Series
Publisher
Wayland
Pub. Date
2012
Description
This series is composed of history books for children on a range of key historical topics. Each book also includes primary source material.
Author
Publisher
Carlton
Pub. Date
2014
Description
The scale of the First World War was unprecedented; it was also the first war between industrialised nations with new and terrifying weapons. This fact-packed information book relates the unfolding events and the human stories in a way that brings history vividly to life.
9) The Romans
Author
Series
Publisher
Wayland
Description
The 'History from Objects' series looks at the daily lives of people in the past and builds a picture of how they lived. Fascinating facts are learnt by studying objects from history, and a fun quiz helps to recap information in the book.
10) Fairies
Author
Series
Publisher
QED
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Learn about the legends and mysteries that surround mythical creatures with the guides in this series. Hunt down the most fearsome dragons, explore the fairy world, follow the history of giants and discover the most famous monsters in the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2007
Description
The year is 1842, and you have been taken from your mother in London to work in a cotton mill in smoky Manchester. The work is hard and dangerous: you are likely to go deaf and suffer from lung disease, and you could easily lose limbs. Is there no hope for you? Will things ever get better?
Author
Series
Publisher
A. & C. Black
Pub. Date
2010
Description
This series series brings the world and its wonders to life for young readers. Full of fascinating information from across the globe, from animals and homes to the most interesting jobs in history. This title looks at what life was like in a Roman town.
17) Monsters
Author
Series
Publisher
QED
Pub. Date
2009
Description
Learn about the legends and mysteries that surround mythical creatures with the guides in this series. Hunt down the most fearsome dragons, explore the fairy world, follow the history of giants and discover the most famous monsters in the world.
18) Vampires
Author
Series
Publisher
QED
Pub. Date
2010
Description
From werewolves and vampires to ghosts and witches, each title in the 'Monster Mania' series unearths the legends and mysteries surrounding some of the most feared monsters in the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
2005
Description
The story of Jason's attempts to reclaim the Golden Fleece has captured the imagination for centuries. This book retells the classic Greek myth in a humorous and lively style, featuring the numerous obstacles and monsters that Jason and his crew had to overcome.