Stewart Ross is a prolific author whose extensive body of work spans both fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages. His writing often delves into the rich tapestry of history, drawing inspiration from its events and figures. With a distinctive narrative style, Ross brings the past to life for contemporary audiences. His connection to England's historical landscape subtly informs his storytelling.
Once upon a time, six classic children's stories were reimagined . . . with hilarious results! Meet the sneaky Ninjabread Man, cheeky Little Rude Riding Hood, clumsy Cinder-Elephant, and more. This pun-packed book is sure to make you laugh out loud!
Meet Juba, a North African soldier hit by an arrow while defending his village against Roman forces. Read on as his children are captured and sold as slaves before ending up in the place every slave dreads - the Colosseum. Follow the action and discover what it was really like to live in the time of the Roman Empire. A chilling, thrilling novel guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving situation in Israel/Palestine, this guide delves into the complexities of the conflict, particularly in light of recent developments since October 7, 2023. It provides a thorough context by exploring the historical, social, political, and international dimensions of the issues at play. By presenting multiple perspectives with engaging objectivity, the book aims to equip readers with a nuanced understanding of the factors driving the ongoing conflict.
The story of Scotland from the Ice Age to the Vikings, the Picts and the Romans, to Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Flora Macdonald, Sir Walter Scott, Logie Baird, Keir Hardie, and many more famous Scots up to the present day. Each page is packed with colorful pictures and witty captions and speech bubbles, and a pithy text gives the facts and tells the story. The Story of Scotland won the Saltire Society/TES Award for Educational Publications and the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award.
When the wicked Star Queen shipwrecks her daughter, Snow White, on a remote forest planet, the plucky princess uses her engineering know-how to rebuild her ruined spacecraft into robot helpers! Can she and her mechanical friends find a way to defeat the Star Queen once and for all?
- Timeline- Detailed Artwork- Table of Contents- Index- Safe websites at www.facthound.com- National Standards for History for World History: Era 3 Classical traditions, Major religions, and giant empires. 1000 BCE-300 CE
"In this whale of a tale, three loveable narwhals--Spike, Spiral, and Stubby--discover a sunken pirate ship, and have the ingenious idea of using the wreck to build their new homes. Little do they know that the big, bad shark has spotted them - and he is very hungry. Now they are out of their depth, locked in a battle of wits with the munching, crunching villain! This twisted spin on a traditional tale is packed with fun, mayhem, and wacky illustrations."--Back cover
Comic, colourful and succinct, with short text, lots of pictures and jokey captions, this is a brilliant introduction to the story of Ireland. From its pictorial endpaper maps to the panels of 'Irish Icons' ranging from Brian Boru to the Abbey Theatre, it is packed with useful and fascinating information. A story that is often complicated and turbulent is told with sensitivity and clarity, from the first legends right up to the present day. The Story of Ireland is the follow-up to Richard Brassey and Stewart Ross's The Story of Scotland, which won the Saltire Society/TES Award for Educational Publications and the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award
The story of the Kings and Queens of the independent nation of Scotland, from Kenneth McAlpin to Queen Anne and the key role they played in the creation and preservation of the Scottish Kingdom.
Long ago, in ancient Japan, two ninja warriors had everything they wanted in life, except for a child. So they decided to bake one! Out of the oven leaped a speedy, sneaky, and brave Ninjabread Man - who went on to cause absolute chaos
