New Releases by John MALAM

You are a hunter following the trail of mammoths as they cross a vast, treeless wilderness. You camp where your people have always sheltered. You leave your mark on the walls of caves. You fight your enemies. You kill mammoths. Life is hard and can be short. If you are brave and strong, you will be successful. If you are not, then you wouldn’t want to be an Ice Age mammoth hunter! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Stone Age mammoth hunter. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

Get ready… as the captain of a Spanish treasure ship sailing in the Spanish Main, you''re about to get captured as a pirate''s prisoner! Pirates have many ingenious tortures, and once they have got what they want from you, the best you can hope for is to be marooned on an island. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing reaworld warders at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a pirate’s prisoner. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

You are a Victorian schoolchild. Growing up in Britain in the 1880s wasn''t easy. For a young child in school the going is tough and the punishments are hard. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Victorian schoolchild. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

As a man brought up in a British coal-mining village in the 1860s, you have to endure the dangers and difficulties of working underground in a Victorian mine. Learn how to get by with a succession of ''Handy hints'', such as not forgetting to take a canary down the mine with you. Find out how pit ponies are used, how the coal is mined, and how to survive deep underground. You''ll soon learn that you really wouldn''t want to be a Victorian miner! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like working as a Victorian miner. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

May, 1588. You are a sailor in the service of King Philip II of Spain, and your country is about to send ‘la felicissima armada’ (Spanish for ‘the most fortunate fleet’) to invade England, your enemy. The Spanish Armada is a fleet of ships and its mission is to land soldiers on English soil. The invasion will be difficult and as you plot your course, you will soon know if you would – or wouldn’t – want to be in the Spanish Armada. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a sailor in the Spanish Armada. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

It is AD 79 and you are a trusted slave, looking after your master''s young son in a quiet and pleasant Roman seaside town. But there''s something unusual about the mountain that looms over that town, and your life is about to change forever! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a slave in Pompeii. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

"Take a birds-eye tour of ancient Greece. Then zoom in for a closer look of how ancient Greeks lived. Part graphic history and part travel guide, this book offers a unique perspective on what life was really like in an ancient Greek town."

People travel thousands of miles to see the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. Even with the amazing skyscrapers constructed today, these 4,500-year-old wonders remain some of the most astounding structures on Earth. In this well-researched volume, 100 facts about these intriguing buildings and other pyramids will take readers around the world to Egypt, China, Mexico, and even a glass pyramid in Paris, France. Vibrant photographs, interesting activities, and fun quizzes and diagrams will keep readers engaged as they learn about history, culture, architecture, and more.

Mummies, whether they''re preserved by people or nature, are a fascinating way to examine different cultures around the world. While most people know about mummies from ancient Egypt, the first mummies were made more than 7,000 years ago in South America. Anthropologists can only guess why, most likely because of a belief in life after death. Readers will be awed as they discover how different cultures perfected their mummification process. Well-chosen photographs and illustrations will reveal the incredible preserving powers of peat. Gruesome discoveries and even modern mummies are all highlighted in this book, which includes 100 facts about magnificent mummies.

Be inspired by the childhoods of the men and women who grew up to be greatRead the incredible stories of the world’s greatest heroes and heroines, who were once children too. Discover what they played with, what they learnt, and what they ate. Get a kid’s-eye view of their times and the world they lived in. Vivid storytelling takes us on the subject’s life’s journey and dramatizes their battles and their achievements as never before. Stunning illustrations, lively artwork, and a fact-packed timeline bring history vividly to life. Expertly researched, engrossing text—and a team of historical consultants—make this an authoritative, must-have series.

The Journey of a... series looks at how common products end up in our homes, starting with the raw materials and ending with the finished product. This title looks at the journey of a book, and examines where the ideas come from, how the author writes the book, the role of a publisher, how a book is illustrated, and how the book is printed and sold.

This book follows a chocolate bean from its growth to its manufacture into a bar of chocolate.

This title looks at the journey of a bowl of cornflakes, from how the corn is planted to how cornflakes are packaged.

The Journey of a... series looks at how common products end up in our homes, starting with the raw materials and ending with the finished product. This title looks at the journey of a plastic toy, examining how plastic is made, how toys are designed and manufactured, and how the finished toys are packaged, transported and distributed to shops, and eventually purchased and played with

Readers follows the progress of a glass of milk from milking of the cows to drinking it.

Describes the life of a pirate''s prisoner, including survival tips.

Yorkshire is well known for its miners, pudding and cricket, but ''Yorkshire, A Very Peculiar History'' scrapes beyond the surface and past the cliches. Featuring a host of characters from Yorkshire past and present, it''s not all grit and grime! Tracing Yorkshire''s history back through Roman and Viking rule, to the various tribes which populated the area in prehistoric times, this book covers the largest county in England from all angles. Featuring quirky tales of Yorkshire''s crucial role in the industrial revolution, and detailed stories about the famed Wars of the Roses, it tells the astonishing tale of this large and historic county and its people and culture.

This year Queen Elizabeth II enjoys 60 glorious years as monarch with a Diamond Jubilee celebration to be held on 5th June 2012. Queen Elizabeth II, Her Story recounts the life of our Queen from her birth to present day. It is the story of a princess who became Queen and head of the Royal House of Windsor. * Birth of a Princess * The Little Princesses * Life in the Palace * Princess at War * Elizabeth becomes Queen * The Royla Family * Royal Duties * The Royal family Tree Early photographs capture the Queen''s early years and a Royal family tree place the events of her life in context.

Presents advice for planting and caring for pumpkins, and provides a recipe for creating a soup with the fresh pumpkins.

This book shows the reader how to grow tomatoes from seeds and then turn them into a delicious sandwich.

This book shows the reader how to grow fava beans from seeds and then turn them into a delicious snack.

Presents advice for planting and caring for strawberries, and provides a recipe for creating a strawberry fruit smoothie with the fresh strawberries.

Presents advice for planting and caring for catnip plants, and provides instructions for creating a cat toy with dried catnip leaves.

Shows how to design a garden to attract butterflies by planting a selection of wildflowers.

Tales and information about residents of the magical kingdoms of folklore and fairyland make this book a wonderful and enjoyable read for both children and adults.

Introduction to the ancient Greeks looks at the civilization through its clothing, weapons, transportation, and tools.

Introduction to the ancient Egyptians looks at the civilization through its objects, including clothing, weapons, transportation, and tools.

Describes daily life in ancient Rome, including introductions to Roman homes, religion, food, entertainment, and baths.

Each section in this book begins with a beautifully illustrated myth or legend, followed by a spread providing information about ancient Roman culture and society. The factual sections of the book discuss emperors, religion, recreation, warfare, technology, and styles of the times. With timelines and maps, this title is a great reference for classroom and library sections focusing on ancient civilizations.

A basic biography aimed at introducing young children to the life of Mary Seacole.