New Releases by Peter Chrisp

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

"Fact Finders Series" books are based upon a popular BBC Educational TV series, are clear and colorful informational books for children 8-12 years of age

Experience life as it really was in Tudor and Victorian times. Each book takes a typical kitchen or school from the period and looks in detail at a working day from early morning through to the end of the day.

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.

Details the history and culture of the Normans.

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

Examines the history of travel throughout the world and discusses its impact on civilization

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

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 history and culture of the Incas, and describes their cities, religion, writing, rulers, wars, and daily life.

Describes the voyages of exploration made by Christopher Columbus and the "new world" he found, as well as the discoveries of Balboa and Magellan.

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.

A history of Spanish exploration and conquests in America, with an emphasis on Cortes and Pizarro.

Discusses Portuguese voyages of discovery and exploration around Africa and Asia in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

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