Most Popular Books by John Malam

This series has been hugely successful and the new paperback of Isambard Kingdom Brunel is bound to invite even further triumphs Each title tells the life story of an eminent individual in simple language, with a superb array of photographs. Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of the greatest engineers of the nineteenth century and much of his work, from bridges and tunnels to shops and railways, is still standing today. This book describes how he came to be an engineer and some of the famous projects he worked on until his death in 1859. The photographs also provide an interesting insight into life in Victorian England.

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.

With its clear, simple text and colourful photographs, this title provides an introduction to young readers learning about ancient Greece. With information on topics including housing, clothes, festivals and games, food and drink and gods and temples, readers should discover how everyday men, women and children lived their lives.

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

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

An illustrated guide to the awesome animals that ruled our planet millions of years ago.

Briefly examines the life of the renowned Dutch painter and traces the development of his art.

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.

"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."

Explores key dates in history; what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. This series includes books which are suitable for quick-read introductions to these events, and equally useful as high interest / low reading level books.

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

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

Discover what mummies are, how people created them - and why. Projects to make and do, facts and cartoons add an extra element of fun.

Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He trained to work as a lawyer, but his real love was writing and he became an author and a poet. He wrote for both children and adults, and his famous adventure stories, Treasure Island and Kidnapped, are still read today.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Join Jason as he embarks on a search for the Golden Fleece.

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.

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

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.

Describes the daily life of eighteenth-century pirates in a humorous "how to" format, covering a pirate''s required skills, ship, flag, clothing, food and drink, pastimes, punishments, and duties during a raid

A brief biography of one of the founders of the Impressionist school of painting.

This series provides a quick-read introduction to key events in history. This volume looks at Armistice Day in World War I.

Film archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones describes the history, geography, and civilization of the Aztecs.

A single day can alter the course of history. Five new books in the "Dates with History series examine some of the events that have changed the world. From the day Columbus reached the Americas to the day man reached the moon; from World War I to the war