New Releases by Stewart Ross

- Primary sources- 24 full-color maps in each title- Profiles of military and political leaders

The United Nations (UN) is an association of countries that works for peace, human rights, and better, healthier lives for all people. This book looks at how the UN works and at how well it has achieved its aims.

This title examines the bitter conflict that has raged since 1948 when the state of Israel was created between the Arabs and the Israelis. The complexities of the Palestinian question are examined in a clear and non-partisan fashion. The author looks at the wide-ranging consequences of the conflict, from the plight of refugees to the intensification of the Cold War, and at the more recent peace initiatives and the on-going quest for a solution to the violence.

Describes the Battle of the Somme in July 1916, which cost the Allies fifty-eight thousand troops on the first day of fighting; and provides a short account of the Second Battle of the Somme in 1918.

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

Introduces the life and work of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "The Jupiter Symphony," and "The Magic Flute."

Primary source accounts of history add an unmatched authenticity to this series. Each book introduces the period and the available sources, justifying why we can rely on them, who produced them, or why they have survived. The text also gives historical background and explores what can be learned from the source.

Discusses the life and times of the famous English playwright, William Shakespeare.

Examines the backdrop of rivalry among world powers, the events that immediately preceded the first World War, the effects of the war itself, and its long term consequences. Suggested level: secondary.

Introducing and explaining the causes and consequences of World War II, this book is one of a series which explain the contributory factors leading up to some of the most significant events of the 20th century and the effects of those events on the world.

In early 1999, two teenage girls, an Albanian and a Serbian, become friends, but when their families become enemies during the Serb-Albanian conflict, their friendship is put to the test.

Examines the life and accomplishments of the nineteenth-century English physicist whose religious beliefs guided his exploration of electricity, magnetism, and light.

Each book in this series presents a two-part investigation of a major event or significant era in world history. A detailed narrative provides an analysis of the immediate significance of events, and their place in the bigger picture, going on to examine the consequences of these events and their impact both on contemporaries and the generations that have followed. This title looks behind the traditional image of the French Revolution, giving an overview of events from the bankruptcy of the Bourbon monarchy in 1788 to the restoration of the monarchy in 1814. The author examines whether the original principles of the Revolution were upheld, the effects of the Directory and Napoleonic government on the achievements of the Revolution, and the long-term significance for France and for political thought worldwide.

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 series examines key events of the 20th century. Each title outlines the lead-up and aftermath, explores the issues at stake, and introduces leaders and key figures. Each book contains fact boxes, and source material.

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.

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

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.

Teenager Bandi Guttmann, a Hungarian Jew, is forced to move with his family into a "star house" as the Nazis'' grip on his country grows tighter. Based on a true story.

World War I was the first major war which showed how defensive technology developed during the course of the industrial revolution - such as the machine gun and barbed wire - could cause mass destruction and loss of life.

Start Up History is a perfect introduction to history for young children. Key information is presented through a combination of simple, clear text, and strong visual images. Questionsask the reader to search for visual clues, identifying differences and similarities between different periods. The large format of the book enhances this, presenting an ideal opportunity for detailed exploration and discussion. Seaside Holidays helps children identify similarities and differences between seaside holidays taken today and those taken in the past. Children are introduced to period-specific aspects of seaside holidays, geographical seaside features and seaside vocabulary. Using contemporary and historical photographs, children can discover the past with topics such as when we take holidays, how we travel to the seaside and what we wear to go swimming.

The books in the Scientists Who Made History series looks at the stories of famous scientists, their inventions and discoveries, and how they affected the world around them. The books describe what the world was like before their inventions, while narrative passages describe the flashes of inspiration, the behind-the-scenes tensions that led to the great discoveries and panels explain the science behind the discoveries. They also include quotation boxes containing extracts from letters, diaries and notebooks.

Tells the story of Queen Victoria, from her accession to the throne in 1837 to the Great Exhibition in 1851, with emphasis on her relationship with husband Prince Albert.

An introduction to the people from Norway and Denmark who were known as fierce warriors, explorers, and traders.

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.

A collection of six tales drawn from the myths and legends of Asia and the Far East.

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