Most Popular Books by John Malam

A simple biography of the child prodigy who wrote more than 800 pieces of music before his untimely death at the age of thirty-five.

Get ready… as the captain of a Spanish treasure ship sailing in the Spanish Main, you''re about to get captured as a pirate''s prisoner! Pirates have many ingenious tortures, and once they have got what they want from you, the best you can hope for is to be marooned on an island. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing reaworld warders at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a pirate’s prisoner. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

This title looks at the journey of a bowl of cornflakes, from how the corn is planted to how cornflakes are packaged.

With its clear, simple text and colourful photographs, this title provides an introduction to young readers learning about ancient Greece. With information on topics including housing, clothes, festivals and games, food and drink and gods and temples, readers should discover how everyday men, women and children lived their lives.

"Take a birds-eye tour of ancient Greece. Then zoom in for a closer look of how ancient Greeks lived. Part graphic history and part travel guide, this book offers a unique perspective on what life was really like in an ancient Greek town."

Describes the history of gladiators and how the practice fit into Roman society for almost 700 years.

This series has been hugely successful and the new paperback of Isambard Kingdom Brunel is bound to invite even further triumphs Each title tells the life story of an eminent individual in simple language, with a superb array of photographs. Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of the greatest engineers of the nineteenth century and much of his work, from bridges and tunnels to shops and railways, is still standing today. This book describes how he came to be an engineer and some of the famous projects he worked on until his death in 1859. The photographs also provide an interesting insight into life in Victorian England.

Discover what mummies are, how people created them - and why. Projects to make and do, facts and cartoons add an extra element of fun.

Describes daily life in ancient Rome, including introductions to Roman homes, religion, food, entertainment, and baths.

The Journey of a... series looks at how common products end up in our homes, starting with the raw materials and ending with the finished product. This title looks at the journey of a plastic toy, examining how plastic is made, how toys are designed and manufactured, and how the finished toys are packaged, transported and distributed to shops, and eventually purchased and played with

Readers follows the progress of a glass of milk from milking of the cows to drinking it.

Join Jason as he embarks on a search for the Golden Fleece.

Each section in this book begins with a beautifully illustrated myth or legend, followed by a spread providing information about ancient Roman culture and society. The factual sections of the book discuss emperors, religion, recreation, warfare, technology, and styles of the times. With timelines and maps, this title is a great reference for classroom and library sections focusing on ancient civilizations.

Briefly examines the life of the renowned Dutch painter and traces the development of his art.

Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He trained to work as a lawyer, but his real love was writing and he became an author and a poet. He wrote for both children and adults, and his famous adventure stories, Treasure Island and Kidnapped, are still read today.

An illustrated guide to the awesome animals that ruled our planet millions of years ago.

Remains to be Seen is a fascinating series which looks at the past through the archeological evidence that remains today. Exploring the Aztecs discusses who the Aztecs were, and how their ancient civilisation in Mexico developed. Who was Moctezuma, and what was it like to live in Tenochititian, the Aztec capital city built on a lake? The reader is taken on a guided tour of the Aztec world, exploring their capital city, and discovering a world of emperors, nobles, priests, warriors, commoners and slaves who belonged to one of the greatest civilizations in the Americas.

A highly illustrated book covering important topics from this period in world history.

A biography of the Italian explorer who made several voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.

You are a Victorian schoolchild. Growing up in Britain in the 1880s wasn''t easy. For a young child in school the going is tough and the punishments are hard. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a Victorian schoolchild. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

This series explores key dates in history: what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. Each title tells the story in a crisp, fast-paced style, and color and black and white photos, map, and timeline support the text. The books are perfect quick-read introductions to the dramatic events, and equally useful as high interest/low reading level books.

May, 1588. You are a sailor in the service of King Philip II of Spain, and your country is about to send ‘la felicissima armada’ (Spanish for ‘the most fortunate fleet’) to invade England, your enemy. The Spanish Armada is a fleet of ships and its mission is to land soldiers on English soil. The invasion will be difficult and as you plot your course, you will soon know if you would – or wouldn’t – want to be in the Spanish Armada. This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a sailor in the Spanish Armada. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

Providing a quick-read introduction to key events in history, this series explores a what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. This volume looks at the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.

Describes the daily life of eighteenth-century pirates in a humorous "how to" format, covering a pirate''s required skills, ship, flag, clothing, food and drink, pastimes, punishments, and duties during a raid

Introduction to the ancient Egyptians looks at the civilization through its objects, including clothing, weapons, transportation, and tools.

It is AD 79 and you are a trusted slave, looking after your master''s young son in a quiet and pleasant Roman seaside town. But there''s something unusual about the mountain that looms over that town, and your life is about to change forever! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn''t Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like as a slave in Pompeii. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

With full-color maps in a spectacular 3-D rendering, this new series offers a new perspective on Earth Studies and Natural Science. In "Dinosaurs", beautiful artwork and full-color photography bring to life a lost world showing dinosaurs in their natural habitats.

Film archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones describes the history, geography, and civilization of the Aztecs.

A single day can alter the course of history. Five new books in the "Dates with History series examine some of the events that have changed the world. From the day Columbus reached the Americas to the day man reached the moon; from World War I to the war