Packed with over 50 specially commissioned artworks and 120 contemporary prints, paintings and photographs, this fascinating survey of history's most famous men and women is ideal for readers aged eight and over. The richly illustrated articles on over 120 personalities from throughout history are divided into different catagories, from Rulers and Leaders, Reformers and Changers, and Men and Women of Action, to Scientists and Inventors, and Men and Women of the Arts, and include such great achievers as Thomas Edison, Emmeline Pankhurst, Ghandi and Pablo Picasso, as well as a few of the world's major villains, such as Ghengis Khan and Adolph Hitler.

Men and Women Who Changed the World (Collins Fact Books)

MacDonald, Fiona

McLeish, K

McLeish, V.

Collins

Designed to accompany a TV series due for screening in Autumn 2003, this illustrated children's book looks at one of the world's earliest civilizations, exploring how the people lived, loved, worshipped and died. Ancient Egyptians features computer generated images created using cutting edge technology. These images, along with live action stills from the TV series, museum artefacts and in situ photography, combine to create a unique visual experience that will appeal to children in the 8-12 age range, as well as a wider family audience. major themes in the history of Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs and gods, and wars and warfare, to crime and punishment and rituals of death. Within this thematic context are related the extraordinary events surrounding four real life incidents, as featured in the TV series.

Ancient Egypt: An Epic Lost Civilisation Brought Vividly to Life

Children's Books

History

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

Follow a river from its source to the sea and see how it adapts to its surroundings in this highly photographic non-fiction report by Fiona Macdonald.

River Journey: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)

Education & Reference

HarperCollins, UK

Where do peas come from? How do they grow and how do they get from the field to our dinner plates? All these questions and more are answered in this informative and photographic journey of the pea.

Peas Please!: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat Phonics)

Collins Educational

When the volcano Vesuvius erupted 2,000 years ago, the city of Pompeii disappeared under the ash. Four hundred years ago, Pompeii was rediscovered. The ash had preserved Pompeii so well that buildings, mosaics, statues and other artefacts have survived to the present day. So step back in time and discover what life was like in the Roman times.
• Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. • Text type: An information book • Pages 22 and 23 show a timeline of events, from eruption to discovering the lost city in the present day, allowing children to recap and discuss. • Curriculum links: History: What were homes like a long time ago?

Pompeii: The Lost City: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)

Bacchin, Giorgio

Follow a river from its source to the sea and see how it adapts to its surroundings in this highly photographic non-fiction report by Fiona Macdonald. • Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. • Children can re-cap the journey of the river on pages 14–15. • Text type: A non-fiction report • Curriculum links: Geography: Investigating rivers

River Journey (Collins Big Cat)

Science, Nature & How It Works

Discover different types of drums from around the world in this fun, decodable non-fiction book written by Fiona Macdonald. • Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.• Text type: A simple non-fiction book• Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story.• Curriculum links: Music, PSHE

Boom, Boom: Red B/Band 2B (Collins Big Cat Phonics)

Arts, Music & Photography

Three dragon tales from different cultures. Find out how brave Maren defies the terrifying beast on her wedding day, how a dragon’s granny helps three boys escape his cruel claws, and how Tokoyo’s quest to free her father, sees her defeat the dreadful dragon and free her whole country at the same time. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: Traditional tales from other cultures Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions

The Dragon's Bride and Other Dragon Stories: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat Tales)

Rubie, Ayesha L.

Kawa, Cosei

Animals

Oxford Reading Tree Treetops Myths and Legends: Level 13: How the World Began

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Oxford University Press, USA

Six TreeTops non-fiction titles guaranteed to fascinate your junior readers as they explore the wide variety of themes.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 10A: Treetops More Non-fiction: Class Pack (36 Books, 6 of Each Title)

Education & Teaching

Gowar, Mick

Graham, Elspeth

Miles, Liz

Raby, Charlotte

Gribben, John

Gribben, Mary

Schools & Teaching

Oxford University Press

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