New Releases by Struan REID

Contains jigsaws that are accompanied by text, explaining various aspects of Roman life, as well as things to spot and search for, including senators, centurions and an action packed chariot race. This book offers 15-piece jigsaws that can be used time and time again. It features illustrations that are replicated under the jigsaw.

Age 10+. Provides information on the culture and history of ancient Greece from Minoan times to the coming of the Romans.

Discover the world of the pirates, and find out how they prowled the seas in search of treasure. These six jigsaws are full of exciting detail, with lots of different things to find.

Follows the history of the world''s early civilizations from the first farmers of the Middle East to the rise of empires in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Includes detailed reconstructions of life in the ancient world, factfinders, time chart, who''s who, mythology, and details of recent archaeological finds.

This is an interactive learning experience about the land of the pharaohs. Each spread contains key information about this ancient civilization including the importance of the Nile, the life of ordinary ancient Egyptians, the court of the pharaoh, and the magnificance of the pyramids.

A swash-buckling jigsaw book which follows life aboard a pirate ship. Contains six 15-piece jigsaws showing scenes such as a castaway island, life on board ship and a daring raid on another ship. The detailed jigsaw illustrations include things to spot and count, including cutlasses, a pirate captain and chests full of treasure. Featuring the lively illustrations of Peter Allen. A fantastic gift for any child who has dreamt of sailing the high seas. Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

- Gives answers to the first questions children ask about history, provoking comparison with life as they know it today.

Step-by-step instructions using inexpensive and accessible materials make the projects easy to do whether at home or at school.

Discover the wide-range of scientific and technological advances made throughout history, 20 great projects included.

Learn how people built their homes through the ages and find out how the geography and climate affected the building materials used.

This colorful book looks at the practical clothes worn by people through the ages. It also examines the distinctive styles, fashions and materials adopted by different cultures throughout the world. Try creating your own Roman toga or a Japanese Netsuke Fox, and discover the fashions of the past.

Questions and answers and illustrations provide an introduction to the everyday lives of prehistoric people. Includes recommended Web sites throughout for more information.

Presents an overview of Montezuma''s life as well as his influence on history and the world. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

A pack of four titles exploring the lives and achievements of four important inventors and pioneers. Each title takes one person as its subject and they cover Sir Walter Raleigh, James Cook, Christopher Columbus and Mary Kingsley. As well as providing a full life story and analysis of their work, the authors place their subject''s achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. Each volume includes: a biography illustrated with colour maps and photographs; a look at the ongoing impact of the subject''s work; quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; and information about rivals and the men and women who affected their life and work.

The Life and World of... biographies tell the life-story of key people from history - the part they played in shaping events, and how their lives touched other people.

Part of a series of biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history, this book traces their role and impact, contrasts their lives with those of people from different sections of society and assesses their legacy. The use of sources is explored.

Presents an overview of Montezuma''s life as well as his influence on history and the world.

This volume is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. As well as providing the life story of Mary Kingsley and an analysis of her work, this book places her achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes: a look at the ongoing impact of Kingsley''s work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about the men and women who affected her life and work.

Relations between Europe and the eastern regions of the world, from the Middle East through India to China, have always been tense to a greater or lesser degree. This series covers early explorations, and the busy cities and trade routes at the base of our relationship with the east today.

Presents an account of Columbus''s life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.

Presents an account of Cleopatra''s life, from birth to death, and explores her impact on history and the world.

Here''s an exciting look at the world of jousting, heraldry, chivalry, and other traditions and rituals of the past. This kit delivers hours of educational fun with innovative materials and activities to stimulate children''s interest. They''ll enjoy creating their own medieval knight model with detachable plate armor, sword, helmet, and shield. Also included are a map of castle sites, coat of arms stickers, backgammon board and pieces, and a 16page illustrated booklet, A Day in the Life of Sir Peregrine. The removable stained-glass window can be pushed out from the cover and displayed as a keepsake. The 32page, fully illustrated book is packed with heroic tales and facts about knights through the ages, from the Crusaders of yore to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. More Lift the Lid kits

A biography of the prolific inventor best known for his work with the deaf and his invention of the telephone.

Describes the life of John Logie Baird, the Scottish engineer who invented the television in 1925.