Best Selling Books by Stewart Ross

Describes the history of communism and its eventual downfall in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

A collection of tales from Africa, the Middle East, and Biblical stories from the Old Testament.

In 1854 Florence Nightingale set sail for Scutari, Turkey, with a bank of nurses, determined to help the British soldiers wounded in the Crimean War. When she first arrived, she was not welcomed, but by the time she left she was hailed as "the soldiers'' friend." A unique blend of fiction and fact, this exciting narrative is based on true events and includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms.

Presents information about such creatures found in the world''s lakes and oceans as Great White sharks, the Loch Ness Monster, giant squids, and poisonous jellyfish.

Watch the past come to life in this gripping comic-book tale, The Curse of the Crocodile God. Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt and meet Methen, a young boy whose father is a priest at the temple of the crocodile god, Sobek.Join him on his travels as he and a young servant girl get entangled in a terrible tale of deceit as they discover evidence of tomb robbing, and are determined to expose the villain. But will they lose their heads before they prove their case? Combining the excellent content of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings-such as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome-as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge. Reference section provides nonfiction context, including timeline, maps, and glossary.

Decide whether William the Conqueror is guilty or not guilty of stealing the throne of England The TimeWarp Trials puts William the Conqueror on trial beginning with an introduction of the accused. The prosecution then presents the case followed by arguments from the defense. The reader is a member of the jury and when the trial comes to end, they must decide--guilty or not guilty.

This exciting new History series approaches the stories of familiar characters such as Henry VIII and Boudicca from a fresh, new angle. Imagine if you could bring important historical figures back to life and put them on trial, with you, the reader, as the jury. Hear the testimonies of the defendants and witnesses, then go on-line to place your vote: innocent or guilty. With engaging and humorous illustrations by Tim Archbold, these will draw in young readers.

For all puzzle aficionados who have long been devotees of the great detective''s ingenious methods, this book is finally your chance pit your wits against the Great Detective.

Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold these spectacular cross sections and explore fourteen historic journeys. Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in history — from Marco Polo to Neil Armstrong — plunged into the unknown and boldly pieced together the picture of the world we have today. With the help of masterful cross sections, dramatic storytelling, and sidebars that highlight key concepts, places, and technology, immerse yourself in such expeditions as: —Leif Eriksson’s voyage to North America (eleventh century) —Zheng’s travels from China to East Africa (fifteenth century) —Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe (sixteenth century) —Tenzing Norgay’s and Edmund Hillary’s scaling of Mt. Everest (twentieth century) —Plus ten more exciting journeys! Back matter includes an index, a glossary, and sources.

Decide whether Boudicca is guilty or not guilty of cold-blooded mass murder The TimeWarp Trials puts Boudicca on trial beginning with an introduction of the accused. The prosecution then presents the case followed by arguments from the defense. The reader is a member of the jury and when the trial comes to end, they must decide—guilty or not guilty.

This series provides an insight into the history of the British Isles. Each book is illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams.

Introducing different periods of history through the buildings people have left behind, this series includes buildings from all over Britain and examines how we know about the time through the archaeological evidence.

Examines the history, people, city-states, government, social structure, home and school life, clothing, meals, sports and games, religion, and daily activities of ancient Greece.

Traces the life of Christopher Columbus and describes the voyages and discoveries of various fifteenth and sixteenth-century explorers.

Col illus facts and legends of famous and infamous outlaws. 8-11 yrs.