New Releases by Struan Reid

Un livre à la fois ludique et très instructif, avec des illustrations foisonnant de détails et de nombreux rabats à soulever, pour examiner de près de nombreux ouvrages d''art et constructions dans le monde entier. Ce livre fourmillant de détails invite les enfants à découvrir des merveilles d''ingénierie dans le monde entier. En soulevant les nombreux rabats, ils pourront examiner de près et comprendre la construction de nombreux ouvrages dont le tunnel sous la Manche, le viaduc de Millau et la plus haute tour du monde, la tour Burj Khalifa à Dubaï.

One terrifying day in the year 79, the Roman city of Popeii was destroyed by a volcano and buried under ash for nearly 2,000 years. Follow the dramatic story and find out about the lives of the people and the treasures they left behind.

Travel back in time with this fascinating information book, jam-packed with information, maps and photographs taken during the First World War.

From the age of dinosaurs to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of this vast and exciting period of British history. It describes when and how people first came to Britain, and includes information on the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celts and the mysteries of Stonehenge. Full of facts, illustrations, photographs, maps and timelines.

A sticker book for boys. It is packed with historically accurate uniforms and scenes from the Great War, from brave young privates in the trenches and German commanders in their steel-pointed helmets, to fighters in the Arab revolt in their long flowing desert robes. It comes with over 150 stickers to choose from.

An introduction to the miniature kingdom of insects and other creepy-crawlies 7 years + .A new edition of the popular title in the Naturetrail series, opening young readers'' eyes to the world around them. .Clear text, illustrations and photographs explain how rocks, minerals and fossils are actually formed, what they can tell us about the history of the earth and its future, and where you can see and find them. .Fantastic facts boxes and short experiments enhance understanding. .the end section contains a field spotter''s guide listing the main rocks, minerals and fossils to be seen, followed by collecting tips and advice. Also Available: Book of the Countryside978 1 4095 0729 1£12.99 Insects978 0 7460 9009 1£7.99 Seashore978 0 7460 9005 3£7.99

Describes arts, crafts, and customs from ancient civilizations and includes instructions for making such artifacts as swords, vases, and armor.

This book describes castles of the Middle Ages, as well as aspects of the lives and activities that took place within them.

Discover the world of the Ancient Romans and their mighty empire. Visit the Senate House, watch a religious festival and go to the races. The six jigsaw puzzles inside this book are full of exciting detail, with lots of different things to spot.

A collection of 90 readers aimed at students aged 7-17 learning English as an additional language, or those who would like extra support with their reading. Levelled into bands of Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced, these readers are categorised into three strands: fiction, non-fiction and science.

- Gives answers to the first questions children ask about history, provoking comparison with life as they know it today.

Presents an overview of Montezuma''s life as well as his influence on history and the world. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Provides information on the culture and history of ancient Greece from Minoan times to the coming of the Romans.

Each title explores the life and times of legendary individuals. Source materials are drawn upon to show how these historical figures affected society

Presents an account of Columbus''s life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.

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 biography of the prolific inventor best known for his work with the deaf and his invention of the telephone.

Describes the life of John Logie Baird, the Scottish engineer who invented the television in 1925.