Best Selling Books by John Malam

A lighthearted look at what building a skyscraper would be like.

Discusses the history of Japan during the nearly 700 years when the country was under the rule of military warlords, or shoguns.

Combines artwork, photographs, and factual information to explore the actions of William Kidd and other pirates.

Describes how people have handled household tasks such as dusting, sweeping, and trash disposal since the Stone Age and discusses the invention of such cleaning items as the vacuum cleaner and dishwasher, the discovery of soap, and more.

This is the story of Roger Hargreaves, the creator of the Mr Men books. Born in Yorkshire, he began his career in advertising and became a successful copywriter, but he dreamed of writing small books for small children and one day Mr Tickle, the first Mr Men character, was born. Ten years and many books later, when the Hargreaves family had moved to Guernsey, the first Little Miss books appeared.

Relates events leading up to the Apollo missions, the successful Apollo 11 space flight to the moon, and the impact of this event on history.

Everything there is to know about the world''s most popular sport in one big colorful book.

Categorizes and describes dinosaurs based on their eating habits, physical characteristics, and habitats, along with sections about their predecessors and possible reasons for their extinction.

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure! Our first stop is ancient Skara Brae: hidden beneath a sand dune for thousands of years, this Neolithic village lets us step back in time to discover how our ancestors lived. Britain is brimming with these long-abandoned settlements, and exploring them can tell us about the culture, society, technology and beliefs of their inhabitants. It''s time to get out your magnifying glass and examine the real evidence that archaeologists have discovered, from top secret tunnels to the remnants of extravagant feasts! The ancient settlements discovered in present-day Britain are an incredible record of prehistoric life, giving us clues as to how our stone and bronze age ancestors would have lived. From stone huts to secret tunnels, we examine the evidence they have left behind. It''s time to take a closer look at these ancient living places, examining how they were built, the materials used and the evidence of food, cooking, work and past-times. Learn about Skara Brae, Windmill Hill, Durrington Wall, Flag Fen, Carn Euny and many more ancient settlements that can be found across Britain and give evidence of the lives of prehistoric people. There are four titles in the Prehistoric Adventures series, looking at stone circles, ancient settlements, burial places and hill forts.

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. This pack contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 30 reading books, 6 of each of: Underwater Adventure, Cuckoo Trouble, Flying Machines, Ant and the Break-bot, Extreme Exploring Machines.

This biography on Peter Breughel is one of a series which provides stories of famous people from the past, including artists, engineers, scientists, inventors, rulers, pioneers and explorers, and bring past eras to life. It is designed to support National Curriculum History at Key Stages 1 and 2, but is also a resource for older readers with learning difficulties.

Discover everything you need to know about mummification with this book. 100 facts, illustrations and cartoons give you an in-depth look into how the dead are preserved, while quizzes test your knowledge.

This book tells the dramatic story of World War I of 1914-1918. Packed with facts, photographs, documents and maps, it brings the key events vividly to life. From the horrors of trench warfare, through to the use of new, modern weapons, such as warplanes, tanks and deadly poison gas, discover the real history of this colossal conflict.

Discusses what we know about ancient Egyptian houses and towns and how we know it.

Unearth the most chilling legends and mysteries about monsters.

Features: - Humorous Handy Hints that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread - High interest topic for children of all ages - Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations - The cultures and traditions of ancient civilizations spring to life in the pages of this series - Includes glossary and index - Perfect for struggling readers

A set of four biographies, examining the lives of famous people who contributed to the history of the 20th century. Each book tells the life story of an individual and analyzes their aims and achievements. The books cover Henry Ford, Jesse Owens, Elvis Presley and John Lennon.

The ''Leveled Biographies'' series offers leveled, high-interest nonfiction in a range of text genres. Each title tells the story of one memorable life, using pictures, maps, sidebars, and engaging text to make each person s story come alive."

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. Readers will follow the experiences of Victorian schoolchildren and will learn some top tips on survival at school. Suddenly modernday school won''t seem quite so bad, as readers discover that they really wouldn''t want to be a Victorian schoolchild

First published in the UK in 1997. Colourfully illustrated guide to weather systems for younger primary school children. Describes and explains various features of the weather such as clouds, rain, thunder and lightning. Includes an index. In the ''How it Works ''series.

Famous warriors throughout history are portrayed through one hundred facts, fantastic images, and fun cartoons. Find out why knights took part in tournaments, learn about Alexander the Great''s most important battle, and discover which warriors fought on elephants.

Illustrations of farm scenes to be completed by the application of jigsaw stickers.