Best Selling Books by Anne MILLARD

Describes the world of the Romans from the founding of the city to the decline of the empire.

Examines aspects of everyday life in the world''s first civilizations, with emphasis on early Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures.

Steve Noon''s award-winning A Street Through Time has been revised and updated for a new generation. In a series of fourteen unique illustrations, A Street Through Time tells the story of human history by exploring a street as it evolves from 10,000 BCE to the present day. Readers will see how the landscape and the daily lives of people changed as a small settlement grows into a city, is struck by war and plague, and gains trade and industry.

Describes the cultures, cities, people, and objects of ancient civilizations based on evidence from archaeological findings.

Describes the dark and middle ages in Europe, the rise of Islam and life in China and Japan.

Examines the Viking way of life including their voyages, conquests, and customs.

Includes Empires, Civilizations, Age of Revolutions, Crusaders, Warriors, Exploration, and more.

This book introduces the characters and adventures that make up the Norse myths.

-- A brilliant overview of world history from prehistoric times to the early 20th century-- Prepared with the help of experts in each period Lots of illustrations provide an attractive and stimulating starting point to the subject

Explores some of the mysteries surrounding the life and death of King Tutankhamen and other pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

This superbly illustrated reference guide to the Greek myths includes brief outlines of all the most famous stories, brought to life with pictures by Rodney Matthews. This book features a densely packed Who''s Who with over 200 entries which provide vital information on the family, career, personality and supernatural attributes of the Greek gods, heroes and monsters. This book is a thrilling introduction to the characters and adventures that make up the Greek myths, and can be used, in particular, as a source of inspiration for role-playing gamers. Book jacket.

Looks at history''s unanswered questions and the mysteries of ancient civilizations including, archaeology, lost cultures, mysterious objects (i.e. Stone Henge) and people of legend. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

-- A brilliant overview of world history from prehistoric times to the early 20th century -- Prepared with the help of experts in each period Lots of illustrations provide an attractive and stimulating starting point to the subject

Follows the historical events of the Stuart era, and looks at daily life during this time. Topics include the Civil War, monarchs, religious life, life at court, exploration and empire, trade and industry, and science and medicine. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Describes the pyramids of Egypt and the Americas and their significance in the social, political, and religious life of long-vanished civilizations.

Introducing children to core Christian values, this book encourages readers to learn and practice qualities such as patience, forgiveness, kindness, responsibility, honesty, and helping others, and features anecdotes relating to young children''s everyday experiences. Illustrations.

An in-depth look at how people lived in the past, from the Cro-Magnon era to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Science: History and Nature of Science, Science and Technology Social Studies: Time, Continuity, & Change

The story of our world from stone age settlements to ancient Egypt.

Discusses the rise and fall of the great empires of Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon and other exciting events of the period 1500 BC to 500 BC.

Ancient Olympic Games - Athens - Jewellery - Family life - Education.

Introduces the civilization of the ancient Egyptians.

A cultural history of life in ancient Egypt, including the rights and powers of the pharaohs, religion, agriculture, the arts, mummification, the pyramids, temple ceremonies, magic, and medicine.

From the ancient ziggurats of Mesopotamia to the step pyramids of the Maya, the engrossing text and detailed pictures of Pyramids provides a thorough historical overview of all types of pyramids. This reference also reveals how these structures were constructed, what was kept inside them, and why they were important. Illustrated glossary. Full-color.

Simple text, stunning photos, detailed illustrations and links to exciting websites introduces readers to the fascinating world of history!.

Describes the dark and middle ages in Europe, the rise of Islam and life in China and Japan.

Brief text and illustrations explain the Renaissance, Reformation, the discovery of America, and various empires existing between 1450 AD and 1750 AD.

Identifies the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of Greek mythology, recounts the most famous stories, and briefly describes Greek history and culture.

This is an introduction to the characters and adventures that make up the Norse myths.