Best Selling Books by John Malam

A highly-illustrated series that explores the lives of people in past civilisations

The year is 1842, and you have been taken from your mother in London to work in a cotton mill in smoky Manchester. The work is hard and dangerous: you are likely to go deaf and suffer from lung disease, and you could easily lose limbs. Is there no hope for you? Will things ever get better? Will you see your mother again? 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 in a Victorian mill. 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.

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

A biography of the Italian explorer who made several voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.

A journey through the world of the most astonishing creatures the earth has ever seen with see-through pages and a CD-ROM.

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.

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

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.

A highly illustrated book covering important topics from this period in world history.

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

Introduction to over 250 species of dinosaurs, with information on anatomy, behavior, diet and habitat.

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

Daisy, a very forgetful bunny, wakes up one morning with the feeling that it is a special day, but cannot remember why it is special.

Myths and Legends of the Desert explores the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and shows how the gods they believed in helped them make sense of the world around them--from the rising and setting of the sun to the annual flooding of the Nile River. Discover how the pharaohs influenced the course of civilization in Egypt, and learn about the mythology surrounding scorpions and scarab beetles.

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

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.

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

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.

Explains the history of singing and dancing, including how musical notes were invented, how nursery rhymes were handed down, and how music and dance will continue to influence us in the future.

First published in the UK in 1994. In this lavishly illustrated introduction to Viking history, well known movie character Indiana Jones discusses topics such as Viking raids, arts and crafts, domestic life and clothing and jewellery. Includes a time line, a glossary and an index.

With full-color maps in a spectacular 3-D rendering, this new series offers a new perspective on Earth Studies and Natural Science. In "Dinosaurs", beautiful artwork and full-color photography bring to life a lost world showing dinosaurs in their natural habitats.

This new series explores key dates in history: what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. Each title tells the story in a crisp, fastpaced style and colour and black and white photos, map and timeline support the text. The books are perfect quick-read introductions to the dramatic events, and equally useful as high interest / low reading level books.

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

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