Most Popular 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.

Explore the extinct city of Pompeii and discover how the everyday life was there.

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.

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

Fact-packed books plus links to homework-helpful, safe websites. Discover every aspect of Ancient Greece from its famous leaders to its stunning architecture then visit the constantly updated website to access links to the best sites on the Internet. Over 1,000 links plus fantastic free images to download. All the websites are secure, age-appropriate and actively monitored to give you all the latest and most exciting information. Perfect for projects or just for fun!

An amply illustrated book fascinates by explaining what ancient artifacts tell us about the origins of Iraq.

This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalised first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives. This ebook introduces children to early fossil hunters and modern-day geologists as they track dinosaurs whilst encouraging a life-long love of reading. This multi-level reading programme is guaranteed to capture a child''s interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. Compatible with the framework for teaching literacy.

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.

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.

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.

Nearly two thousand years ago, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was buried in ash from a massive volcanic eruption and frizen in time. Transport yourself back and relive one of the most dramatic moments in history. Sumptuous large-scale photos and realistic artworks recreate the city when people still lived there, while a CD-ROM with 3D-modelled animations lets you navigate the town room by room. Stroll through the forum - Pompeii''s impressive town square, take a tour of the busy public baths, visit a Roman bakery and peek inside a wealthy merchant town house.

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

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