Most Popular Books by Stewart Ross

Analyses the events of the 1917 revolution in Russia, from its roots in the Russian empire of the late nineteenth century through to the revolutionary years of 1917-24 and beyond. Considers the legacy for the Soviet Union, right up to the fall of communism in 1989-91, and surveys the revolution''s influence on the twentieth-century world. Suggested level: secondary.

Once upon a time, six famous children''s stories were magically reimagined ... with hilarious results! Meet the sneaky Ninjabread Man; cheeky Little Rude Riding Hood; ground-shaking Cinder-Elephant; and clever Octo-Puss in Boots. Snow White has ditched her woodland cottage for a spaceship and seven robots ... and the Three Little Narwhals are on the run from the Big Bad Shark! This compendium brings together riotously funny retellings of well-known tales by popular children''s authors Chris Jevons, Samantha Newman, and Jo Franklin. It''s packed with fun and mayhem, and brought to life by laugh-out-loud illustrations.

The United Nations (UN) is an association of countries that works for peace, human rights, and better, healthier lives for all people. This book looks at how the UN works and at how well it has achieved its aims.

Discusses mythical beasts such as Bigfoot, dragons, and the Minotaur as well as real-life dangerous animals like tigers, polar bears, and snakes.

Describes the background of the Crusades and the day-to-day life of knights who pledged to fight in them. Also discusses the weapons, methods of warfare, and final outcome of these campaigns.

A collection of tales drawn from across North and South America and including those of native peoples as well as of later settlers.

Each book in this series presents a two-part investigation of a major event or significant era in world history. A detailed narrative provides an analysis of the immediate significance of events, and their place in the bigger picture, going on to examine the consequences of these events and their impact both on contemporaries and the generations that have followed. This title looks behind the traditional image of the French Revolution, giving an overview of events from the bankruptcy of the Bourbon monarchy in 1788 to the restoration of the monarchy in 1814. The author examines whether the original principles of the Revolution were upheld, the effects of the Directory and Napoleonic government on the achievements of the Revolution, and the long-term significance for France and for political thought worldwide.

A history of the world, with sections on famous people, important inventions, bizarre facts, and comparisons among different cultures.

A collection of tales from Africa, the Middle East, and Biblical stories from the Old Testament.

A collection of six tales drawn from the myths and legends of Asia and the Far East.

Start-Up History is a new series, designed to introduce history to young children. Key information is presented through a combination of clear, simple text and strong visual images.

Introducing different periods of history through the buildings people have left behind, this series includes buildings from all over Britain and examines how we know about the time through the archaeological evidence.

In early 1999, two teenage girls, an Albanian and a Serbian, become friends, but when their families become enemies during the Serb-Albanian conflict, their friendship is put to the test.

Describes the daily life of ancient Greece, from free citizens to slaves, their homes, education, clothing, religion, food and drink, and games.

This series examines key events of the 20th century. Each title outlines the lead-up and aftermath, explores the issues at stake, and introduces leaders and key figures. Each book contains fact boxes, and source material.

This volume tells the story of a young Jewish girl who flees to England from Nazi Germany, and her struggle not only to forget the persecution she suffered in her previous life, but also to fit in with her new, very different world.

Watch the past come to life in this gripping comic-book story, Instruments of Death. Travel back in time to Ancient China and meet Shen, a talented zither player taken from his home to play for the great Emperor at court. It''s a great honour and a dangerous mission. On his travels, Shen is attacked by pirates and becomes a hero, rescuing friends of the Emperor from certain death - as a reward he''s asked to play at a great banquet. But how safe is this new assignment and will Shen or the Emperor live to tell the tale? Combining the excellent content of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings-such as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome-as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge Reference section provides nonfiction context, including timeline, maps, and glossary.

Presents information about such creatures found in the world''s lakes and oceans as Great White sharks, the Loch Ness Monster, giant squids, and poisonous jellyfish.

Watch the past come to life in this gripping comic-book tale, The Price of Victory. Travel back in time to the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece and meet Pylades and his brother Kinesias, a champion athlete. From falling statues to sinking boats, join the brothers on their dangerous adventure, as it becomes clear someone wants to murder Kinesias before he can compete. But can they stop the person behind this dastardly assassination plot before the Games begin? Combining the excellent content of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings-such as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome-as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge. Reference section provides nonfiction context, including timeline, maps, and glossary.

Debunk the myths that shroud the lives of history''s most famous characters with this exciting series that draws the line between fact and fantasy to prove that truth is sometimes stranger than fiction!

Offers an overview of the causes of the First World War.

An introduction to the people from Norway and Denmark who were known as fierce warriors, explorers, and traders.

Retells fifteen myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and includes illustrations and textual notes that reveal the truth behind each story as well as information about the people who created them.