New Releases by Stewart Ross

History of toys and play. Key words are highlighted. How we know how things were in the past. 5-7 yrs.

Start-Up History is a new series, designed to introduce history to young children. Key information is presented through a combination of clear, simple text and strong visual images.

An illustrated biography of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone.

A collection of tales drawn from across North and South America and including those of native peoples as well as of later settlers.

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

An introduction to ancient Scottish history. It looks at standing stones, tombs, stone circles, hill forts and artefacts of the ancient races that lived in Scotland, along with the first elements of civilization, the Beaker folk, the arrival of the Celts, Roman invasions, the Picts and the Vikings.

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.

Discusses mythical beasts such as Bigfoot, dragons, and the Minotaur as well as real-life dangerous animals like tigers, polar bears, and snakes.

A look at secret cults, covering everything from Ninjas to Mafia gangs, codes, signs and symbols, and strange ceremonies.

Examines the facts and myths surrounding the explorations of Odysseus, Christopher Columbus, Neil Armstrong, and others.

The story of real-life witches through the ages.

A history of the world, with sections on famous people, important inventions, bizarre facts, and comparisons among different cultures.

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

A full-length history of the Stewart dynasty. It throws light on historical significance and gives new emphasis to personality traits. The text covers such famous names as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Mary Queen of Scots and Charles I. The author has also written Monarchs of Scotland, Scottish Castles and Ancient Scotland.

Imperial Russia - Government of Nicholas II - Provisional government - Bolshevik success - Civil war - Lenin's achievement.