New Releases by John Malam

John Malam is the author of You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mammoth Hunter! (2021), You Wouldn't Want to Sail in the Spanish Armada! (2021), Mummies (2014), Journey of a Book (2013), Journey of a Glass of Milk (2013).

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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mammoth Hunter!

release date: Feb 01, 2021
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mammoth Hunter!
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.

You Wouldn't Want to Sail in the Spanish Armada!

release date: Jan 25, 2021
You Wouldn't Want to Sail in the Spanish Armada!
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.

Mummies

release date: Dec 15, 2014
Mummies
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.

Journey of a Book

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Journey of a Book
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.

Journey of a Glass of Milk

release date: Jan 01, 2013
Journey of a Glass of Milk
Readers follows the progress of a glass of milk from milking of the cows to drinking it.

Yorkshire, A Very Peculiar History

release date: Feb 06, 2012
Yorkshire, A Very Peculiar History
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.

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story Diamond Jubilee

release date: Jan 12, 2012
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story Diamond Jubilee
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.

Grow Your Own Sandwich

release date: Jul 01, 2011
Grow Your Own Sandwich
This book shows the reader how to grow tomatoes from seeds and then turn them into a delicious sandwich.

Grow Your Own Snack

release date: Jul 01, 2011
Grow Your Own Snack
This book shows the reader how to grow fava beans from seeds and then turn them into a delicious snack.

Grow Your Own Soup

release date: Jul 01, 2011
Grow Your Own Soup
Presents advice for planting and caring for pumpkins, and provides a recipe for creating a soup with the fresh pumpkins.

Grow Your Own Smoothie

release date: Jul 01, 2011
Grow Your Own Smoothie
Presents advice for planting and caring for strawberries, and provides a recipe for creating a strawberry fruit smoothie with the fresh strawberries.

Grow Your Own Cat Toy

release date: Jul 01, 2011
Grow Your Own Cat Toy
Presents advice for planting and caring for catnip plants, and provides instructions for creating a cat toy with dried catnip leaves.

The Great Big Book of Monsters, Fairies, Dragons and Giants

release date: Feb 21, 2011
The Great Big Book of Monsters, Fairies, Dragons and Giants
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.

The Egyptians

release date: Jan 15, 2011
The Egyptians
Introduction to the ancient Egyptians looks at the civilization through its objects, including clothing, weapons, transportation, and tools.

The Vikings

release date: Jan 15, 2011
The Vikings
Introduction to the ancient Vikings looks at the civilization through its clothing, weapons, transportation, and tools.

The Romans

release date: Jan 15, 2011
The Romans
Introduction to the ancient Romans looks at the civilization through its objects, including clothing, weapons, transportation, and tools.

Life in Ancient Rome

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Life in Ancient Rome
Describes daily life in ancient Rome, including introductions to Roman homes, religion, food, entertainment, and baths.

100 Things You Should Know about Mummies

release date: Jan 01, 2011

Ancient Roman Civilization

release date: Aug 15, 2009
Ancient Roman Civilization
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.

Mary Seacole

release date: Jun 01, 2009
Mary Seacole
A basic biography aimed at introducing young children to the life of Mary Seacole.

Martin Luther King

release date: Jan 01, 2009

Dates with History Man on the Moon

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Dates with History Man on the Moon
This series provides a quick-read introduction to key events in history. This volume looks at the first man on the moon. On 21st July 1969, at the climax of the space race, Neil Armstrong stepped out on to the moon and made history.

Guglielmo Marconi

release date: Oct 04, 2008
Guglielmo Marconi
Profiles the life and work of Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, who was a pioneer in the development of wireless communication.

The Gunpowder Plot

release date: Oct 01, 2007
The Gunpowder Plot
The ''Dates with History'' series explores noted events of the past, describing what happened on each particular day and setting it in its wider historical context.

Ancient Rome

release date: Jan 01, 2007
Ancient Rome
This title takes a travel guide approach to exploring Ancient Romancivilization. Readers will learn what to wear, the best and worst times to travel, and get a history lesson in the process.

The Battle of Hastings

release date: Jan 01, 2007
The Battle of Hastings
One of a series of titles for students at Key Stages 2 and 3 which analyze key dates and events in history.

Dinosaur Atlas

release date: Sep 04, 2006
Dinosaur Atlas
A journey through the world of the most astonishing creatures the earth has ever seen with see-through pages and a CD-ROM.

Exploring Ancient Greece

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Exploring Ancient Greece
Remains to be Seen is a fascinating series which looks at the past through the archaeological evidence that remains today. Ancient Greece looks at who the Greeks were and their world of warships, great leaders, cities and poets. It goes on to discuss their achievements in writing, maths, science and philosophy, art and architecture, music and theatre, as well as their religions and festivals. Finally, we see the history of Greece under the Romans, and how the past is discovered today. There are fact boxes which highlight key facts and the text is supported by a wonderful array of photographs and maps. Ancient Greece also features a time-line, a glossary and a full index.

Queen Elizabeth II

release date: Jan 01, 2006
Queen Elizabeth II
This brand new revised edition of Queen Elizabeth II with a sumptuous gold embossed paperback cover tells the story of the reigning queen of the 21st Century, celebrating her life and achievements since her accession to the throne 50 years ago. With simple language and a superb array of photographs the launch of the revised edition coincides with the Queen''s 80th birthday.
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