Jacqueline Morley Reihenfolge der Bücher

A Shakespearean Theatre is an invaluable guide to an important period in English history.

You are a soldier in Alexander the Great's army - ruler of one of the largest empires in the ancient world. The book charts with historical depth and accuracy, the battles, conquests and wars of Alexander the Great, from the start of his campaign in Asia Minor to his death in Babylon in 323 BC.The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the narrative history encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of Alexander the Great's life. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.

Get ready as a poor farmer just scraping by in Ancient Egypt you have been recruited by the pharaoh to help build his enormous tomb a magnificent pyramid. It's gruelling work! Top Tips from Experts: Never argue with the tax inspectors or you'll receive a beating, when dragging large stone blocks, make the path slippery with mud, don't chip away at rocks with a blunt chisel - there's a whole army of workers to grind you a fresh one, always carry a lucky amulet to ward off sickness and evil spirits

This series of hilarious fictional diaries put us inside the heads of hapless figures from history in frazzling situations. Robert, a boy living in Southwark in early 17th century London, finds himself employed as an actor in the Globe theatre, playing roles written by the greatest playwright of the age: William Shakespeare. But when the coronation of a new king, James I, threatens the future of the theatre, Robert has to come up with a cunning plan to save the company. If he doesn’t succeed, Robert will have to go back to collecting dog poo for a living. ‘Get Real’ fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies and a glossary in the end matter.

HISTORY & THE PAST: GENERAL INTEREST (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). You Wouldn't Want to be an Anglo-Saxon Peasant. Ages 7+

This title provides a brief chronological fashion show with key dates and mini guides to underwear, hats, jewellery, and shoes. From the ancient world to the present day, find out what was in fashion and for how long. Hundreds of detailed illustrations along the way with the accompanying text describes how clothes were worn to signify work, class, and changing social attitudes.

'William Shakespeare' explores the life and works of the widely-regarded greatest writer of the English language. Through dispelling common myths and revealing fascinating trivia, this book attempts to answer many of the often-disputed questions surrounding the life of the nation's favourite playwright.

Take an incredible tour through an ancient Egyptian pyramid. Step inside an ancient Egyptian building site where one of mankind's most spectacular creations is slowly taking shape. Discover how the Egyptians constructed these vast buildings with such incredible precision, without using wheels, machines or iron tools. Their aim: to preserve their pharaoh not just from tomb robbers, but from death itself. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index enhance the book's educational value.

Whether you're planning your first seige, building a fortress or just looking for a way to escape the peasants below, "Castles: A Very Peculiar History" is full of tips, tricks and horror stories from the castle-building trade. We can't all match up to the combined beauty and danger of the Tower of London, but in this title you'll learn who developed the world's first flat-pack castle, the difference between donjeons and dungeons (it's important, trust us) and even the best time of year for a siege. Discover how a fortress was brought down by forty pigs and even how to use a common plant to defect lightning! Gasp in horrible glee at the many horrid substances poured onto beseigers through those dastardly trebuchets (there are things worse than boiling hot oil!). From the keep to the bailey, "Castles: A Very Peculiar History" is all you need to learn how to build, manage and defend a mighty fortress.