New Releases by Jane CHISHOLM

Featuring 11 of the most popular carols, illustrated with paintings of scenes from Christmas and the Nativity - from famous paintings from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to Victorian Christmas cards and posters. This is a new edition of 9781409549789, in a reduced format, apt for bookshelves and museum displays.

Illustrated with famous paintings of the story of the Nativity, children can have fun matching the stickers of the paintings to their labelled frames. A beautifully illustrated sticker book of the best-known and most-loved paintings of the Nativity story. Each page shows a different event in the Nativity story, from Mary meeting the Angel Gabriel to Jesus'' birth and the journey of the Three Kings. Includes information about the artists, the stories behind the paintings and the hidden meanings of some of the signs and symbols the artists used. Published in association with The National Gallery.

"Lift the flaps to explore a bustling medieval castle, and follow Lord Robert and Lady Margaret as they hold a feast, watch a tournament and fight off fearsome siege engines." --P. [4] of cover.

Illustrated with photographs, detailed maps, cutaways and reconstructions of historical events, this comprehensive encyclopedia explores the civilization of Ancient Greece.

Suitable for aspiring young writers, this activity book is full of hints, tips and handy tasks for writing stories. It includes writing tips, techniques and methods to make every story a masterpiece, with helpful activities on coming up with ideas, writing from different points of view, and creating characters, settings and story lines.

The arts.

With big fold-out pages of bright illustrations, this book presents information on some of the biggest and most powerful machines ever made--from a bucket wheel excavator to a container ship with stacks of containers of international goods.

Offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as gravity, magnetism, thermodynamics and the solar system. Ages 11+.

Describes the history of Ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world''s earliest and greatest civilizations.

"Which fish can breathe on land? Why do some crabs have to live in other animal''s shells? In this book you can find lots of fascinating facts about the seashore and the creatures that live there." -- Back cover.

Follows the history of the world''s early civilizations from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Includes detailed reconstructions of life in the ancient world, factfinders, time chart, who''s who, mythology, and details of recent archaeological finds.

This title aims to help children gain a real insight into the life of the Roman army and understand why it was so powerful. It takes a look at the realities the Romans faced, and covers protective body armour, helmets and shields, the tactics used in sieges, and the hardware of war machines.

- Gives answers to the first questions children ask about history, provoking comparison with life as they know it today.

Relive the wonder of Jesus'' birth, from Mary and Joseph''s visits from the angel Gabriel, through the birth of Jesus and their flight to Egypt, to their return to Nazareth.

10 yrs+

Provides information on the culture and history of ancient Greece from Minoan times to the coming of the Romans.

Discusses how and why castles were built, how they were defended, and who lived in them, and includes historical facts on actual castles.

Explores the history of the early civilizations of Greece, as well as their architecture, art, poetry, drama, and music.

A concise overview of world history from 9000 B.C. to 1997 A.D.

A concise overview of world history from 9000 B.C. to 1997 A.D.

Designed to help children improve in grammar, spelling and pronunciation of the English language.

Pourquoi avait-on peur des Viking ? Portent-ils tous une grande barbe rousse ? Pourquoi certains d''entre eux étaient-ils enterrés dans des bateaux ? Autant de questions autant de réponses claires et abondamment illustrées qui font de ce livre un outil à la fois informatif et plaisant... dont le jeune lecteur ne pourra plus se passer ! Les Vikings font partie d''une collection des Editions Usborne intitulée Comment vivaient-ils ? Dans la même collection : Les premiers hommes Dans les châteaux forts Les Egyptiens Les Romains Les Indiens d''Amérique du Nord

An introduction to Viking civilization, including who they were, and how they lived, dressed, and worshipped. Includes addresses of Internet sites about the Vikings.

Extensively illustrated, computers and almost every aspect of their functioning are described in this book.

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

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