New Releases by Stewart Ross

Analyses the events of the 1917 revolution in Russia, from its roots in the Russian empire of the late nineteenth century through to the revolutionary years of 1917-24 and beyond. Considers the legacy for the Soviet Union, right up to the fall of communism in 1989-91, and surveys the revolution's influence on the twentieth-century world. Suggested level: secondary.

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

Offers an overview of the causes of the First World War.

This volume tells the story of a young Jewish girl who flees to England from Nazi Germany, and her struggle not only to forget the persecution she suffered in her previous life, but also to fit in with her new, very different world.

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.

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.

This text describes the life and career of Alexander Graham Bell, including his pioneering work with deaf people, his marriage and private life, and his struggle and eventual success in creating a machine that could transmit words along wires.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Covers all aspects of Stuart life, including politics, religion, social and economic developments, and progress in the fields of art and architecture. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.

Describes the background of the Crusades and the day-to-day life of knights who pledged to fight in them. Also discusses the weapons, methods of warfare, and final outcome of these campaigns.

Describes the structure of the Roman Army and the day-to-day life of a soldier, his training, weapons, discipline, campaigns, and life in retirement.

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