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Nerves of Steele
Known to thousands of rugby fans as a knowledgeable, passionate and witty broadcaster, Phil Steele's confident demeanour and humorous disposition mask a life-long battle against depression and anxiety heightened by heartbreak and tragedy in his personal life. Nerves of Steele is a remarkable story and reveals the real Phil Steele as known by his closest friends and family.
Build the Train
Ride the rails with Build the Train, and construct a 2-foot-long rolling train model. Get ready to ride to the rails with the newest title in the best-selling Build the… series: Build the Train! This interactive guide features trains from around the globe and comes with a tuck box containing pre-cut pieces to build a beautifully artworked 19th-century steam train with moving wheels. Learn all about trains, their history and engineering—from steam to high-speed—including how each different type of engine works and the variety of trains that exist around the world. Discover how steam engines work, the difference between electric and diesel, and how different countries are creating trains with higher speeds and increased capacities. This wonderful book captures the romance of trains and combines it with interesting information on the nuts and bolts behind train travel.
The Best-ever Book of Pirates
Looks at piracy through the ages discussing when and where pirates typically lived and what their activities were. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
A City Through Time
Follow the story of a city from an ancient colony to a vast modern metropolis through stunning full-color illustrations. A City Through Time will transport you back to another age, as the award-winning Steve Noon brings the past to life in style. Panoramic scenes presented in a unique cutaway style are packed with colorful pictures showing everyday life in the city across the centuries. Clear descriptions surround each beautiful and jam-packed illustration to make sure the details aren't lost as you meet the characters who live and work there. Plus, each scene has a page devoted to key features, so you can get up close to a Roman bath-house, a medieval castle, or a modern skyscraper. A photographic section profiles great cities throughout history and a glossary tells you what you need to know about architecture, technology, work, and costumes throughout the ages. Steve Noon's A City Through Time is perfect for parents and children to look at together or for school projects. The more you look, the more you'll see.
Cities in Layers
The world's most famous cities through the ages! Walk around any famous city and layers of history start to emerge. In London, Roman walls are dwarfed by office blocks. In Rome, ancient treasures like the Colosseum stand shoulder to shoulder with buildings from the Renaissance. In New York, skyscrapers from the 1920s and 1930s predate enormous glass towers. In Cities in Layers: Six Famous Cities Through Time, six major world cities are shown at different stages throughout history. A clever die-cut element allows readers to really peel back layers of time.
Ancient Rome
Travel back in time to the bustling centre of a civilization that dominated the world. Find out more about the Romans - senators and citizens, soldiers and slaves - and the intrigues, power struggles and day-to-day dramas of life in ancient Rome. Take a tour of crowded apartment blocks, busy streets and markets, elegant bath-houses and the thrilling Colosseum.
Môn Mam Cymru
A new guidebook to the island of Anglesey, North Wales. More than three hundred full-colour illustrations. A fold-out map is included. There are three parts to the book an introduction sets the scene, a detailed gazetteer covers every part of the island, and a directory section presents a classified listing of things to do and places to see. There are many inset features, including a series of profiles of the islands notable people and its natural history. Three longer articles summarise Angleseys seafaring history, its architecture and its cultural heritage.
World of Castles
From how murder holes were used, to who did the laundry, find out all there is to know about life in a fortress home. The world of castles opens up as you go to a medieval market, look in on a friendly joust, and experience an enemy siege
A Knight's City
Children and adults alike will be awestruck as a stunning three-dimensional medieval world unfolds before their eyes! The sliding castle gate on the front cover serves as an entrance into a world from long ago. Inside, vibrant art and amazingly intricate pops guide readers through life as it really was for Sir Hugo, a brave and noble knight! From pages and ladies, to castles and cathedrals, this book is certain to educate and entertain readers both young and old! This sturdy 8 1/2 x 11 paper-over-board book includes multi-level detailed pops and acetate windows. This book comes packaged in a resealable polybag.
