Most Popular Books by Struan REID

Presents 30 projects and activities exploring homes and foods from a variety of different cultures throughout the world. Includes recipes.

This extensive collection of projects and experiments covers an array of subjects, including the oceans, weather and earthquakes; plants, soil and insects; and transportation. It also explores the day-to-day lives of past civilizations, including how they built their homes, what they ate and what they wore. Learn about ancient inventions and technological advances, including a Sumerian coracle and a Greek shield. Re-create the arts, customs and entertainments of the past - everything from an Egyptian wall painting to a Viking lucky charm.

The Life and World of... biographies tell the life-story of key people from history - the part they played in shaping events, and how their lives touched other people.

A smaller, shelf-friendly revamp of our fascinating World War I sticker book. Travel back in time with this fascinating sticker book, jam-packed with information, maps and photographs taken during the First World War. One hundred years after the end of WW1, discover the history that led up to it, the military strategies that were employed on both sides, what life was like for soldiers in the trenches and much more. Includes over 100 stickers of photographs and artefacts to add to the pages. Published in association with Imperial War Museums.

A swash-buckling jigsaw book which follows life aboard a pirate ship. Contains six 15-piece jigsaws showing scenes such as a castaway island, life on board ship and a daring raid on another ship. The detailed jigsaw illustrations include things to spot and count, including cutlasses, a pirate captain and chests full of treasure. Featuring the lively illustrations of Peter Allen. A fantastic gift for any child who has dreamt of sailing the high seas. Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

Describes the history of Ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world''s earliest and greatest civilizations.

The gardens of stately homes are often spectacular in their own right and this sticker book encourages the reader to create an imaginative garden, laid out exactly as they feel inspired. Smaller stickers can be layered over the top of larger stickers to create garden features. A lovely addition to the Doll''s House Sticker Book series.

4 years + .Stylish colouring book for budding artists .Beautiful black and white line drawings of many traditional Chinese patterns and designs .Line drawings allow the readers to colour them in their own style .Each picture is accompanied by simple but interesting facts Other titles in the Patterns to Colour series are: Egyptian Patterns to ColourPB978 1 4095 3291 0

Discover the history of the bustling Roman city of Pompeii, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, and the wealth of historical information that was left behind. There are over 100 stickers to bring the story to life, along with detailed facts, photographs and illustrations. Includes links to specially selected websites with more information.

This pack of four books is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. As well as providing the life story of each subject and an analysis of his or her work, the books place their achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The books includes: a look at the ongoing impact of the subject''s work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work.

Part of a series of biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history, this book traces their role and impact, contrasts their lives with those of people from different sections of society and assesses their legacy. The use of sources is explored.

Presents an account of Cleopatra''s life, from birth to death, and explores her impact on history and the world.