John Malam is a British historian and archaeologist who specializes in writing non-fiction for children. His work delves into history and archaeology, bringing past worlds to life for young readers. Malam's approach is both informative and engaging, making complex subjects accessible to his audience. Through his books, he aims to foster a sense of curiosity and a love for history in children.
This fact-packed information book combines meticulous picture research and compelling text, all structured and designed to engage young readers. The Story of the First World War for Children (1914-1918) is produced in conjunction with London's Imperial War Museum.
The First World War was the world's first 'total war'. Although large-scale wars like the Napoleonic wars had ranged across many territories, the scale of the First World War was unprecedented.
Exploring uncharted territories, this book delves into the remarkable journeys of five iconic figures: Ferdinand Magellan, David Livingstone, Mary Kingsley, Earnest Shackleton, and Neil Armstrong. Each narrative highlights their unique contributions to exploration, showcasing their courage, determination, and the challenges they faced in discovering new lands and frontiers. Through their adventures, readers gain insight into the spirit of exploration and the human desire to push beyond known boundaries.
The English Civil War was a great convulsion of political and military violence, which quickly spread to Scotland, Ireland and Wales. This attractive guide looks at the war, how it came about and progressed, its battles, the opposing sides and notable figures in them, and the outcome. A must for all visitors to the UK, and lovers of history.
Learn 100 facts about pyramids all over the world.
How do we know how people in the past lived? How do we know what they wore, what they ate, if they worshipped gods and if they could read or write? We know through studying the objects they used.
Find out about man's attempts to fly, from Leonardo da Vinci to SpaceShipOne, in the non-fiction title Flying Machines. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.
Indiana Jones, ficticious archeologist-adventurer from the popular films by George Lucas, describes the civilization of ancient Egypt, its history, geography, dynasties, daily life, religion, art and influences on subsequent civilizations. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
The ultimate guide to off-the-bike conditioning for on-the-bike cycling performance.
e.explore: Dinosaur presents the landmark discoveries of the last 200 years, goes on location with today's great fossil hunters, investigates the many different kinds of evidence they seek, analyses their finds in the laboratory, and follows the reconstruction processes behind the creation of life-size museum models, virtual reality reconstructions, and Hollywood animatronics. Dramatic illustrations bring to life the best-known finds by combining the latest scholarship and the latest, dazzling Photoshop and CGI techniques. e.explore is a unique combination of book and website, created with Google, the world's most popular search engine. The book gives you all the basics that are difficult to find online, and the website directs you to a whole wealth of specially selected and authenticated sites to allow the user to explore further.
