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.

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

Describes the consequences and causes of world war II.

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.

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.

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.

Describes how Britain''s 13 colonies in North America became an independent nation, including causes of the War and its result. Includes original documents by politicians, writers, soldiers and ordinary people.

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.

Teenager Bandi Guttmann, a Hungarian Jew, is forced to move with his family into a "star house" as the Nazis'' grip on his country grows tighter. Based on a true story.

Join acclaimed illustrator Stephen Biesty and popular children''s history writer Stewart Ross, as they themselves explore some of the boldest, most daring expeditions of all time, using fold-out pages, cross-section drawings and dramatic storytelling.

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

Grace is determined to stay in London with her mother. But when their Battersea home is bombed during an air raid, Grace agrees to evacuate and stay with her mysterious aunt—for her mom''s sake. The trouble is she misses her mom too much! This story will help readers better understand what Londoners went through during World War II.

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.

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act, this collection of eleven stories follows the lives of slaves of every kind around the world. Join African Queen Jinga as she unites the tribes of Ndongo against the invading Portuguese. Watch John Blanke as he becomes the first black trumpeter to play for the King Henry VIII. Meet Harriet Tubman as she helps escaped slaves flee along the Underground Railroad to freedom. Moving, exciting and often funny, these true stories span centuries and the globe, feature famous historical figures such as William Wilberforce and Catherine of Aragon and remind us all of the true horrors of slavery in all its forms.

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.

Suez - The Sevres agreement - The Six-Day War, 1967 - PLO - Camp David - Intifada - Timeline.

A lively and highly readable account of human invention, innovation and discovery. The First of Everything recounts the origins, invention and discovery of just about everything on the planet, from the Big Bang to driverless cars.

Painting an outline of Shakespeare''s life within the contemporary political and social scene, this book also introduces his work in the context of the theater of his day. A lively yet authoritative text, supported by carefully chosen pictorial and literary evidence, makes this book the ideal companion for young students of Britain''s master dramatist and poet.

Sport is undergoing a global technological revolution. Year on year, records are smashed, equipment gets more sophisticated, facilities improve almost beyond recognition. These changes are impacting on all areas of sport, from shoes to cycles and stadia. Is this making sport more exciting for participants and spectators? Or are talent and determination becoming secondary to money and technology, devaluing honest competition? In Higher, Further, Faster..., Stewart Ross looks at these questions and much more. Starting with a description of technology''s impact on elements common to various sports, such as bats, balls, pitches and special clothing, he then examines the controversies that arise almost daily, from golf club technology to the use of Hawk-eye in tennis. He also looks ahead to the techno-future of major sports such as football, tennis, golf, cricket, cycling and motor sport, and asks where they are going: Are referees and umpires becoming redundant? If drugs will always win, do we really have a choice about using them? Will we ever see a Super-Human Olympics? Is modern professional sport more about technology than talent? Can athletes from the developing world ever hope to compete in modern sport? This book is a must-read for all participants and fans who want to understand the technological upheaval that is shaking modern sport to its very foundations. One thing''s for sure: whether you find it stimulating or just plain scary, the future will be very, very different... About the author Stewart Ross is a full-time writer with some 200 published titles to his credit. He is also an occasional journalist and broadcaster, a frequent lecturer, notably on the QE2 and at ICES (La Roche sur Yon, France, where he lectures to science students), and a much sought-after presenter of workshops to schools and adult groups. www.stewartross.net

This much needed new edition provides a complete and essential guide to this fast developing, ever changing and often tense region. This book, fully updated for 2024, examines the origins and development of the events which have dominated the headlines for the last seven decades. Covering everything from religion and politics in the aftermath of the Second World War to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, terrorism, war in Iraq and Syria and the extraordinary economic growth of the Gulf states, it will change the way you think about the region and provide balance and clarity.

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.

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

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.

Twelve fascinating tales about the adventurers who travelled all over the globe, finding new plants and the amazing things they produce. Join Joseph Banks as he gets stranded on the Australian Great Barrier Reef whilst searching for new botanical specimens. Battle with the Mexican Emperor Montezuma against the invading Hernando Cortes - and watch as Cortes introduces chocolate to the rest of the world! Struggle with other travellers as they fight starvation, bears, strange diseases and tropical storms. Exciting, witty and wacky, these true-life tales span centuries and the globe, feature famous historical figures such as Captain Bligh, Darwin and Columbus and put the origins of ''everyday'' plants into perspective.

This title encourages children to think about the many different electrical appliances we use in our homes and schools every day. They learn to distinguish between an appliance that uses mains electricity and one that runs on batteries. Electrical circuits are explored in detail and children are encouraged to make their own circuits.

In each book in this series, the author tells the tale of a big event in history, capturing the excitement and action in a narrative account based on the facts as we know them today. The text is broken up by witty line illustrations.

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 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 full-length history of the Stewart dynasty. It throws light on historical significance and gives new emphasis to personality traits. The text covers such famous names as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Mary Queen of Scots and Charles I. The author has also written Monarchs of Scotland, Scottish Castles and Ancient Scotland.

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

This is a collection of some of medieval Europe''s most famous and best-loved stories from all over the continent, from snowy Russia in the north to sunny Spain in the south.

The United Nations (UN) is an association of countries that works for peace, human rights and better, healthier lives for all its members. This book looks at how the UN works, and at how well it has achieved its aims. The UN is sometimes criticised, but it has been highly successful in its achievements.

The Fact or Fiction series separates reality from fantasy, looking at extraordinary lives made more extraordinary by writers and film makers.