New Releases by Struan Reid

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.

Struan Reid explains how rocks, minerals and fossils are actually formed, what they can tell us about the past history of the Earth and its future, and where you can see and find them.

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

Describes explorers and voyages of exploration throughout history, organized into such geographical categories as Asia, the Americas, and mountains, and including such explorers as Marco Polo, Jacques Cartier, and James Cook.

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.

Discover the world of the pirates, and find out how they prowled the seas in search of treasure. These six jigsaws are full of exciting detail, with lots of different things to find.

Follows the history of the world''s early civilizations from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Includes detailed reconstructions of life in the ancient world, factfinders, time chart, who''s who, mythology, and details of recent archaeological finds.

This is an interactive learning experience about the land of the pharaohs. Each spread contains key information about this ancient civilization including the importance of the Nile, the life of ordinary ancient Egyptians, the court of the pharaoh, and the magnificance of the pyramids.

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.

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

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.

Biography of Florence Nightingale, explores her life and achievements and how we know about them.

Discover the wide-range of scientific and technological advances made throughout history, 20 great projects included.

Learn how people built their homes through the ages and find out how the geography and climate affected the building materials used.

This colorful book looks at the practical clothes worn by people through the ages. It also examines the distinctive styles, fashions and materials adopted by different cultures throughout the world. Try creating your own Roman toga or a Japanese Netsuke Fox, and discover the fashions of the past.

Questions and answers and illustrations provide an introduction to the everyday lives of prehistoric people. Includes recommended Web sites throughout for more information.

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.

A pack of four titles exploring the lives and achievements of four important inventors and pioneers. Each title takes one person as its subject and they cover Sir Walter Raleigh, James Cook, Christopher Columbus and Mary Kingsley. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of their work, the authors place their subject''s achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. Each volume includes: a biography illustrated with colour maps and photographs; a look at the ongoing impact of the subject''s work; quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; and information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work.

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.

Aimed at children aged eight to ten, this text presents a biography of the English dramatist William Shakespeare.

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.

This volume is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. As well as providing the life story of Marco Polo and an analysis of her work, this book places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes: a look at the ongoing impact of Polo''s work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about the men and women who affected his life and work.

Introduces the history, government, religion, and culture of ancient Egypt, describes how archaeologists learn about Egyptian civilization, and suggests related Web sites.

An exploration of the life and achievements of Mary Kingsley. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of her work, the author places her achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The title is part of a series examining the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. Each volume includes: a biography illustrated with colour maps and photographs; a look at the ongoing impact of the subject''s work; quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; and information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work.

Relations between Europe and the eastern regions of the world, from the Middle East through India to China, have always been tense to a greater or lesser degree. This series covers early explorations, and the busy cities and trade routes at the base of our relationship with the east today.

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

Presents an account of Cleopatra''s life, from birth to death, and explores her 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.