Best Selling Books by Peter Chrisp

"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.

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.

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

Chronicles important battles, people, and events in World War II. Includes archival photographs, maps, quotes, and fact boxes.

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

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

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.

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

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

An account of explorers and their journeys including those along the rivers of North America, across the deserts of Australia, and to the region around the South Pole. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

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.

Surveys German military strategy during World War II.

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?