Best Selling Books by Peter Chrisp

This arresting miscellany is jam-packed with intriguing and enlightening stories, facts, and trivia about all manner of murderers, miscreants, and malcontents. The book reveals incredible tales about criminal gangs around the world, such as the Japanese Yakuza, the L.A. Crips and Bloods, and the Italian Camorra. Plus, there are extensive lists of criminal slang throughout the centuries; an exploration of Russian prison tattoos; a confidence trickster''s lexicon; insights into the world''s most audacious crimes-like the the ft of the Mona Lisa-and quotes from the criminals themselves, and the cops who chased them. Inside are gritty black-and-white illustrations and revealing portraits of some of society''s scariest criminals.

Take an incredible journey back in time to the land of the rising sun. Marvel at fabulous treasures and tales of samurai, shoguns, and sumo. Travel across more than 2000 years of history as you visit the ancient islands of Japan. See the stunning masks of the Noh theater and watch sumo wrestlers in action. Marvel at the weapons and armor used by a mighty samurai and discover mythical tales of demons, gods, and goddesses. Dozens of Japanese treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history. DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a samurai warrior’s armour to a Noh theatre performer’s mask. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of the Japanese civilization. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Japanese treasures in an easy-to-read format that will enthral budding historians of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Vikings, The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, and The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt.

A unique visual guide to more than 90 bible characters from the Old and New Testaments, from Adam and Eve to Jesus and the Apostles. Packed with profiles of leaders, prophets, and apostles, Bible Characters Visual Encyclopedia tells their stories and explains their teachings simply and clearly. Stories are beautifully illustrated and supported with key quotes and historical context. Spreads focusing on particular biblical events highlight a character''s role - making this the perfect study companion. Bible Characters Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate guide for young readers to the key characters in one of the most important books ever written.

Describes the people, places, and events of Ancient Rome, from the early days of the Republic through the High Empire period and beyond. Includes four two-page spreads with acetate overlays.

Track dinosaurs with the earliest fossil hunters and modern-day geologists! Read about their amazing discoveries! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children''s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Eight fantastic see-through pages reveal the wonders of ancient Greece.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of history''s most famous and infamous figures in these classic DK guides. Vivid storytelling bringsthe past to life while stunning photographs, annotated illustrations, and exploded views help you piece together the story. Features fact boxes, panoramic gatefolds, and eyewitness accounts Sidebars provide important background and context

Photographs, maps, and text describe World War II in the Pacific theater, covering the events that led to war, the major battles, the home fronts, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the relations between the U.S. and Japan in the decades that followed.

This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalized first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives. DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK''s highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child''s interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers. now available in iPad-friendly format. Written by leading children''s authors and compiled in consultation with leading literacy experts.

Creating a child''s-eye view of a historical society, this book explores the lives of the Vikings. The child narrator talks about everyday life, including his/her home, the clothes he/she wears, the food he/she eats, and how he/she travels around. Children dressed up in costume and step-by-step instructions for hands-on activities are attempts to enliven this look at history. At the end of the book there is a legend.

A visual guide to piracy, including the daily life of seafarers, their battles, and their treacherous travels across the high seas.

Readers are magnetically drawn to strange stories about seemingly strange ancient people, which help make this series so useful in sparking interest in history. Original documents, historical maps, and artifacts give a first-hand account of the unusual events and people that shaped history. Fascinating facts and imaginative projects enable readers to experience some of the strange habits of these ancient peoples.

How did the Sunni Shiite split in medieval times bring about modern tensions between Iran and Iraq? Middle Ages Reference Library helps students answer this question and many other enigmas by encouraging them to see how events and ideas are linked. Included in this set are: Middle Ages: Almanac, covering the different civilizations and peoples of Medieval times; Middle Ages: Biographies, a 2-vol. compilation of biographical essays on significant individuals of the era; and Middle Ages: Primary Sources, presenting an insightful collection of excerpts from relevant letters, journal entries, poems and more from the era.

Describes archaeological excavations in Mexico and what the findings reveal about the ancient Aztec civilization.

Looks at the history and culture of ancient Rome through artifacts, beliefs, customs, crafts, and a representative folktale

Describes typical features of theaters in Shakespearean England and many of the common objects used in them including trumpets, hazelnuts, and helmets.

Illustrated throughout, this book looks at life inside a Greek theatre through the objects found there. It moves on from the theatre to look at curriculum aspects of Greek life, including food and drink, houses and homes, leisure and religion.

This guide allows readers to look at Shakespearean theatre through the objects, actors, people, props and plays found inside.

An introduction to maps, how they are made, and the different techniques used to make them as accurate as possible.

Describes the ancient civilization of the Maya which thrived over a thousand years ago, including their architecture, arts and crafts, writing, daily life, rulers, and warfare.

Looks at the social, economic and military conditions which led to Hitler''s blitzkrieg success and how the allies responded.

Provides an account of the Cuban missile crisis of 1962 from both the U.S. and Soviet perspectives, looking at the factors that led to the crisis, and discussing how the dangerous situation was defused.