Best Selling Books by Peter Chrisp

This title presents a biography of the ruthless dictator, Joseph Stalin and provides an insightful account of the experiences and influences that shaped his actions.

A pictorial history of the ill-fated ocean liner is comprised of photographs and illustrations as well as 3-D-rendered graphics that relate its story from the 1911 launch at the Belfast shipyard to its destruction during its maiden voyage.

Explores the life and times of Columbus and his discovery of the New World.

Explore one of the greatest civilizations in history and discover how the Roman world still influences our lives.

"Packed with cool facts and weblinks" - Sunday Times Follow in the steps of emporers, gladiators, and slaves as you experience the amazing world of ancient Rome with this unique combination of book and website. e.explore Ancient Rome gives you everything you need for school projects and homework, on and offline. Go to the live and updated website specially created by DK and Google at www.ancientrome.dke-explore.com

This work shows the impact of the Second World War on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions'' factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air.

Examines the history of travel throughout the world and discusses its impact on civilization

Your adventure starts here! Experience the mysteries and wonder of Pyramid. Come on an incredible visual journey through an ancient pyramid, exploring its secret chambers and finding the fabulous tomb of a king. Witness how it was built as fantastic digital images show you a pyramid as you�ve never seen it before. Follow an astonishing story with first-hand accounts, incredible facts and action-packed scenes. Read the story from start to finish or just dip in and out when you feel like it. Brilliant for homework and school projects or just for fun. Plus, each book comes with a gigantic 1.8m free pull-out poster!

"Fact Finders Series" books are based upon a popular BBC Educational TV series, are clear and colorful informational books for children 8-12 years of age

Experience life as it really was in Tudor and Victorian times. Each book takes a typical kitchen or school from the period and looks in detail at a working day from early morning through to the end of the day.

This book takes an in-depth look at warfare in medieval times. You can find out about the major wars and the bloody battles fought in Europe and the Holy Lands. It describes who the great warriors were, and the weapons and tactics they used on the battlefield. It looks at how castles changed the way wars were fought, and at the many other transformations that took place in warfare in five hundred years of medieval living. It includes contemporary written evidence, colour photographs and maps, a timeline, glossary and index.

Help your child discover all about prehistory with this unique combination of a book and website created with GoogleË, the world''s most popular search engine. From what happened to the Neanderthals to why early civilisations died out, your child can use the book to learn all about prehistory. There''s everything they need to know, with fantastic 3D models, maps, fact boxes and amazing photographs. Then they can go online to the exclusive, safe, and secure website produced by DK and GoogleË to find the kind of information you just can''t get from an ordinary book. They''ll learn more about prehistory through our multimedia content, projects, games and quizzes and outstanding downloadable images. Perfect for projects, or just for fun. There''s so much to discover, see and do!

Nearly two thousand years ago, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was buried in ash from a massive volcanic eruption and frizen in time. Transport yourself back and relive one of the most dramatic moments in history. Sumptuous large-scale photos and realistic artworks recreate the city when people still lived there, while a CD-ROM with 3D-modelled animations lets you navigate the town room by room. Stroll through the forum - Pompeii''s impressive town square, take a tour of the busy public baths, visit a Roman bakery and peek inside a wealthy merchant town house.

Learn about Victorian styles and fashion.

CUTTING-EDGE GRAPHICS The amazing transparent pages are completely unique, created using the very latest computer imaging techniques and hundreds of images. Marvel at the multi-dimensional magic as you peel away layer after layer of fascinating detail. COMPELLING FACTS AND FIGURES Discover the incredible story of how the great pyramids were built, and how the pharoahs were prepared for the afterlife. With in-depth information about life in Ancient Egypt, together with innovative cross-sections and unique transparent layers, you''ll be able to explore everything from gods and goddesses to hieroglyphs and hidden treasures. COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE From fabulous Egyptian priestesses to incredible pyramids, this unique visual reference will bring the real story of Ancient Egypt vividly to life.

-- Crafts, activities, stories, and historical facts give today''s children a close look at youngsters of past cultures. -- A perfect companion to school history curriculum. -- Photographs of children in costume help to bring the past alive. -- Easy activities are great for class projects or at-home pretending.

''Be a History Detective'' will show you how to find out more about the past by finding clues in your local area and will help you start a history project of your own.

De geschiedenis van het legendarische, ''onzinkbare'' passagiersschip de Titanic. Rijk geïllustreerd met originele zwart-witfoto''s en 3D-grafisch beeldmateriaal in kleur. Vanaf ca. 11-15 jaar.

Explores the practice of mummification, with references to web sites for further information.

Qui a fait construire la grande Pyramide ? Comment éclata la guerre de Cent ans ? Pourquoi Louis XVI a-t-il été décapité ? Qui remporta la bataille de Stalingrad en 1943 ? Que s''est-il passé à New York le 11 septembre 2011. Cette superbe chronologie illustrée de l''histoire universelle, richement documentée, répond à toutes ces questions et facilite la compréhension des grands évenements de notre histoire.

The Vietnam War is one of America''s highest profile conflicts. Packed with facts, photographs, illustrations, and maps.

The Civil War of 1861 - 65 was the bloodiest conflict in the history of the United States of America and had a huge effect on the shaping of the nation as one of the world''s greatest democracies. From the opening shots fired at Fort Sumter, to the decisive Battle of Gettysburg and the assassination of Lincoln, this book brings the story of the Civil War to life.

Qui a fait construire la grande Pyramide ? Comment éclata la guerre de Cent Ans ? Pourquoi Louis XVI a-t-il été décapité? Qui remporta la bataille de Stalingrad en 1943 ? Que s''est-il passé à New York le 11 septembre 2001 ? Un outil de référence, pratique et passionnant, pour s''approprier facilement les grandes périodes de l''histoire. Toutes les grandes dates inscrites au programme du collège sont traitées dans cet ouvrage. Cette superbe chronologie illustrée compte plus de 1500 illustrations, photos, cartes et graphiques. Elle facilite la compréhension des grands événements de notre histoire. Elle permet de suivre, période par période, l''épopée des hommes. Des textes, courts et précis, apportent l''explication de chaque fait historique.

The daily life, eating habits, clothing, arts and crafts, religion, technology, and warfare of ancient civilizations is explored through the sites and artefacts of the people of Mesopotamia.