Best Selling Books by Peter Chrisp

It is 1602 and the Globe has just opened in London. Come backstage for a tour of this famous theatre Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in this multilevel reading programme guaranteed to capture children''s interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

While telling about his life in Medieval England, eight-year-old Robin includes information about families and homes, food and clothes, castles, markets, tournaments, and beliefs of the people.

Tells the tale of men''s interaction with the world''s largest mammals.

Describes the planning and building of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, and tells how it was used.

Step back in time and trace the occupation of the soldier from its origins to the present day. This is a fascinating account of life as an ordinary soldier, from ancient times up to the modern era. Photos of artifacts, quotations, and carefully researched construction artwork and maps help to create a detailed picture of a soldier''s life. The 10 soldiers are a: Greek hoplite, a Roman legionnaire, crusading knight, Mongol horseman, Aztec warrior, Prussian musketeer, Union soldier in the Civil War, British soldier in WW1, Soviet soldier in WW2, and American soldier in the Gulf War of 1990-91. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and timeline. For juvenile readers.

The story of every album and single that the Beatles ever made and recorded on vinyl. Take a step back in time, and celebrate the greatest band that ever recorded on vinyl - their brilliant records, the sleeve art, and limited edition extras of the records themselves. The world would never be the same after the phenomenon that was the Beatles exploded onto the airwaves. We tell the stories behind every album and single released by the band, through to Abbey Road released on September 26, 1969. We go behind the scenes to bring these vinyl recordings and the artwork and images to life.

Presents the life and work of the English playwright William Shakespeare and provides information about the theater of sixteenth-century London.

From Howard Carter''s discovery of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, to the Ice Man high in the Alps, woolly mammoths in Siberia, warhorses in China, and sacrificial victims in Peru, mummies worldwide continue to hold us in their spell. e.guides Mummy peels back the layers to see inside mummies of all kinds, to understand how they were prepared, and to piece together the evidence about their cultures'' beliefs in an afterlife. This brand new reference series reflects and enhances how today''s young researchers gather, assess, and present information. Part of DK and Google''s exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, including facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more.

"The first book devoted to the popular illustrator Jonny Hannah, which presents some 200 of his prints and paintings, including brand-new work created for this volume. This is an intriguing, irreverent miscellany covering many of Hannah''s favourite themes, including jazz, folk, the sea, space and shops."--Provided by publisher.

Explores the importance of celebrating to people all over the world.

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.

Examines the custom of celebrating on special days, describing certain festivals and holidays and the reasons why they are honored.

Facts, stories, and activities about ancient art and architecture around the Romans.

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.

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

The World Wars is a series of children''s books that explore the causes, events and outcomes of the two major conflicts of the 20th century. This volume provides a comprehensive outline of the battle between Japan and America which lasted for four years starting with the Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbour and ending with the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It examines the key personalities, military strategies and human cost of the war in the Pacific, answering questions such as; how were Japanese and American civilians affected? what role did cultural differences play in the conduct of the war? why did Japan risk attacking one of the most powerful nations on earth?