Robert Louis Stevenson

Fiona Macdonald

Presenting a story of Jim Hawkins' adventures with a crew of mutinous pirates as they try to recover a fortune in buried treasure, this work fits into Key Stage 2 English and supports Key Stage 3 English. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

Treasure Island

A retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde told in graphic novel format.  In the murky streets of Victorian London, a vicious killer is on the prowl. The killer is Mr. Hyde. And why does Henry Jekyll, a respected doctor, try to protect him? The work also contains information about Robert Louis Stevenson's life and the film versions of the work.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

David Antram

Martina Fischer

Begegnungen, auf die du gut verzichten kannst

Zum Glück lebst du nicht im Mittelalter!

Philip Steele

This reference book includes everything you need to know about the history of the British Isled. It reviews thousands of years of culture, events and political intrigue, and follows changes in industry, architecture and exploration.

British History

Charlotte Brontë

Penko Gelev

Retells in graphic novel format an adaptation of Brontèe's story about an orphaned young English woman who accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysterious and remote Mr. Rochester.

Jane Eyre

Discusses the myths and legends of the Celts, including Balor, CuChulainn, and Ceridwen.

Celtic Myths and Legends

Myths and legends reveal much about a culture, including its most prized values and significant beliefs. Fables may feature animal characters, but they offer morals for real life. This fascinating book is bursting with 100 facts about the stories that have been handed down by different cultures around the world as well as accompanying images, quizzes, and activities, including crafts. Not only is each bite-sized topic interesting in itself, but readers will find connections to modern life, such as the origin of Valentines Day. These myths and legends offer unique opportunities for a truly entertaining and educational reading experience.

Myths and Legends

Imagine that the baby you longed for began her life in a manner worthy of a science-fiction movie. The birth of Louise Joy Brown on July 25, 1978, affected the future of millions of people who would finally fulfill their dream of becoming parents -- and of those born through similar techniques. Discover the events that led to what is now an almost routine procedure for infertile couples, and learn how the subsequent medical advances developed into life-saving technology for other health ailments. Book jacket.

The First Test Tube Baby

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and legends so compelling.

Egyptian Myths and Legends

David Salariya

Presents legends and facts about ten mythical animals and monsters found in different countries around the world, including the Kraken, Cyclops, Minotaur, Yeti, and Medusa the Gorgon.

Murderous Mythical Creatures You Wouldn't Want to Meet!

Provides an illustrated survey of the construction and history of the Colosseum, the enormous oval amphitheater that has stood in Rome for 2,000 years. Reprint.

The Roman Colosseum

Describes the illnesses, plagues, diagnoses, and treatments during the Middle Ages.

The Plague and Medicine in the Middle Ages

A Very Peculiar History : with No Added Gruel

Charles Dickens

Looks at the styles, fashions, and purposes of footwear through the ages.

Shoes and Boots through History

Just when you thought it was safe to take a sneak peek into your stocking, here's Christmas: A Very Peculiar History. Taking an unbiased view of the myth and mystery surrounding the origins of the yuletide season, it introduces mind-bending facts about the holiday and shatters the myths surrounding some of Christmas's most treasured and well-known facets: When exactly was Jesus born? Why is Santa's outfit red and white? Where do we get Christmas trees from? What's the snow in a snow globe made of?

Christmas, a Very Peculiar History

This best-selling series engages readers of all levels by making them part of the story. Readers will become the main character and can revel in the gory and dark sides of life throughout important moments in history.

YOU WOULDNT WANT TO BE A CRUSA

Dundee the fourth largest city in Scotland, famous for jute, jam and journalism - but that's not all! Fiona MacDonald delves into the very peculiar history of Scotland's best kept secret. From the Picts - and Plots, to the fish and the fleece, learn all about this fascinating Scottish city. Featuring black and white illustrations, witty anecdotes and incredible trivia, readers will be entertained and educated.

A Very Peculiar History

Dundee

Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, language, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome. Suggested level: primary.

I Wonder why Romans Wore Togas and Other Questions about Ancient Rome

The reader is about to become a Victorian servant in Britain around 1885 and learns about the responsibilities and hardships that come with the position.

A Thankless Job You'd Rather Not Have

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Victorian Servant!

Describes how people around the world have used precious stones, metals, dyes, and paints to decorate themselves throughout the ages.

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