Peter Connolly

Andrew Solway

This is one of two new titles from the acclaimed master of recreating the ancient world. Peter Connolly's superb illustrations bring to life the world of ancient Rome, giving children aged 8+ a real sense of what it was like to live there. We visit the baths and the laundry, watch chariotraces at the Circus Maximus and gladiator fights at the Colosseum, and discover a wealth of fascinating details of everyday life. Perfect to support homework. Peter Connolly is a best-selling author and illustrator of the ancient world. His previous books with Oxford include Pompeii, The Roman Fort, The Legionary, The Cavalryman, The Ancient Greece of Odysseus, The Holy Land and The Ancient City. These have sold over 250,000 copies in English, and havebeen translated into many other languages. Peter Connolly is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, London.

Ancient Rome

Written in British English, In Secrets of Heat and Cold, you will find out how heat is measured, what happens at absolute zero, and how refrigerators work.

Secrets of Heat and Cold

How do we know Earth isn't flat? What are the benefits of space exploration, and is it good value? How and why do scientists study the Universe? This series answers questions like these, while tackling key curriculum topics relating to Earth, Space, and the Universe. The series encourages critical thinking to support the modern science curriculum and includes features on "space science in the home" and "what it means for us", showing the relevance of space science to our everyday lives.

Why Is There Life on Earth?

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Energy for the Future and Global Warming: Hydrogen Fuel

In Secrets of Animal Life Cycles, you will find out which young hatch from eggs, how animals change and grow, and what happens to animals when they die.

Secrets of Animal Life Cycles

Each book in ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE AND GLOBAL WARMING explores key concepts and issues related to energy availability, production, and use and explains the impact of energy use on global climate. The eight volumes feature easy-to-read text accessible to a wide range of students, vivid photos, and clear, easy-to-understand illustrations and diagrams. This series will serve as a comprehensive and indispensable resource for anyone interested in the energy prospects for our future needs. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and most likely the wonder fuel of the future. In Hydrogen Fuel, readers will discover what it takes to produce hydrogen fuel and how we can expect its use to change our everyday lives.

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