Best Selling Books by John Malam

All the dinosaurs you''ve ever heard of - and many more you haven''t - are lurking inside the pages of this beautifully illustrated book.

This series explores key dates in history - what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. This text examines the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. The titles are good as quick-read introductions and can be used as high or low reading level books.

Be an eyewitness to Titanic''s maiden voyage, and watch triumph turn to tragedy as the luxury liner sinks to a watery grave. See Titanic''s treasures that lay undiscovered for years. Discover the story behind the medals awarded to the crew of the Carpathia. Find out what happened to the captain of the Titanic. Book jacket.

Discusses the important gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and retells some of the myths about them, including Zeus, Hera, Athena, and Hades.

Details how mummies were prepared and what they meant to the cultures that practiced mummification.

Reveals the inner workings of a typical modern airport, exploring the airfield, other key places, and what takes place there.

What do killer whales eat? How do they live? Do they deserve their scary name? Find out the answers to these questions and many, many more.

One of a series of titles for students at Key Stages 2 and 3 which analyze key dates and events in history.

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.

An illustrated survey of the society, culture, and history of ancient Greece.

A light-hearted introduction to the life and training of a Roman gladiator.

Indiana Jones, fictitious archeologist-adventurer from the popular films by George Lucas, describes the civilization of ancient Rome, its cities, buildings, art, religion, inventions, art and famous people and its impact on subsequent civilizations. Suggested level: junior secondary.

Illustrations and text explain how the temples of ancient Greece were planned, built, and used.