BOOKS by Stewart Ross

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1	Egypt in Spectacular Cross-Section more books like this by Stewart Ross, Stephen Biesty (Illustrator) add to wishlist The year is 1230 B.C., during the reign of Ramses the Great in ancient Egypt. Follow the thirty-day voyage of the eleven-year-old Dedia and his father as they sail down the Nile River.Travel along with father and son as they visit the bustling harbor at Elephantine; the massive stone quarry at Gebel el-Silsila; the temples at Karnak; underground ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $8.85! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Greece in Spectacular Cross-Section (Cross Section) by Stewart Ross add to wishlist Following on from his internationally bestselling books on Rome and Egypt, master illustrator Stephen Biesty brings his magic touch to the cradle of civilization - classical Greece. The year is 436 BCE - Olympic year - and 11-year-old Neleus is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. Setting off from his home in Miletus with his father and ... see all copies from $6.53! new only from $6.53!
3	Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre more books like this by Stewart Ross, Robert Van Nutt (Illustrator) add to wishlist A biography of Charlotte Bronte that traces the similarities between her own life and that of her most famous literary creation, the plain but spirited governess, Jane Eyre. Color and b&w illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.62! \| first editions
4	Teach Yourself the Middle East Since 1945 more books like this by Stewart Ross add to wishlist From Israel's foundation to the Iranian Revolution to the fall of Saddam Hussein, "Teach Yourself the Middle East Since 1945 "explores the background of this complicated area. Key events that led to the current situation in the Middle East are discussed in layperson's language, giving you valuable insight into this important region. The Teach ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.02!
5	Greed, Seeds and Slavery more books like this by Stewart Ross, David Roberts (Illustrator) add to wishlist Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act, this collection of eleven stories follows the lives of slaves of every kind around the world. Join African Queen Jinga as she unites the tribes of Ndongo against the invading Portuguese. Watch John Blanke as he becomes the first black trumpeter to play for the King Henry ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95!
6	Athens is Saved!: The First Marathon more books like this by Stewart Ross, Sue Shields (Illustrator) add to wishlist The story of Cimon, a soldier who dreams of being a messenger. When the Persians invade Greece, Cimon fights bravely at the Battle of Marathon and as a reward is allowed to take the news of the Greek victory back to Athens. This book is one of a series. In each book, the tale of a big event in history is told, capturing the excitement and action ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.50! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict more books like this by Stewart Ross add to wishlist An unbiased look at a volatile subject Perhaps the world's most explosive and far-reaching struggle, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is also a complex issue many find hard to grasp. This comprehensive guide puts it all in terms you can understand. From Biblical history to the Six-Day War to the present day, "Teach Yourself the Israeli ... see all copies from $2.97! new only from $2.97! \| SVS
8	The story of Scotland more books like this by Richard Brassey, Stewart Ross add to wishlist The story of Scotland from the Ice Age to the Vikings, the Picts and the Romans, to Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Flora Macdonald, Sir Walter Scott, Logie Baird, Keir Hardie and many more famous Scots up to the present day. Each page is packed with colourful pictures and witty captions and speech bubbles, and a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.08! \| SVS
9	The Arab-Israeli Conflict more books like this by Stewart Ross add to wishlist For anyone interested in primary sources and their significance, this is the source to turn to. Primary source accounts of history add an unmatched authenticity to this series. Each book introduces the period and the available sources, justifying why we can rely on them, who produced them, or why they have survived. The text also gives historical ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $5.00! \| SVS
10	Fact or Fiction: Pirates more books like this by Stewart Ross, Stewart Ross add to wishlist Contains a combination of real and imaginary pirates through the ages and across the globe, from Blackbeard and William Kidd to Robert Louis Stevenson's Long John Silver. see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The British Monarchy from Henry VIII more books like this by Stewart Ross, Ross Stewart add to wishlist When Henry VIII seized control of the church in England, the Protestant Reformation began--and transformed the destiny of Europe. "Teach Yourself the British Monarchy from Henry VIII" gives readers a strong foundation on Britain's kings and queens from the 16th century to the present day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| SVS
12 view cover	Instruments of Death more books like this by S Ross add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00!
13 view cover	The Russian Revolution more books like this by Stewart Ross add to wishlist This book forms part of the Wayland series "Witness history" which examines major historical topics through a mixture of narrative and analysis of the issues involved. Each book in the series is designed to introduce readers to a range of contemporary sources and aims to encourage them in the handling and assessment of original historical material ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.60!
14 view cover	Pirates, Plants and Plunder! more books like this by Stewart Ross, Jr. Roberts (Illustrator) add to wishlist Twelve fascinating tales about the adventurers who travelled all over the globe, finding new plants and the amazing things they produce. Join Joseph Banks as he gets stranded on the Australian Great Barrier Reef whilst searching for new botanical specimens. Battle with the Mexican Emperor Montezuma against the invading Hernando Cortes - and watch ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $6.75!
15 view cover	Ancient Egypt more books like this by Stewart Ross add to wishlist How do we learn about ancient civilizations? Fortunately, the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome left plenty of records behind. This series examines that evidence and explains how historians use it to reconstruct what life was like thousands of years ago. Students will analyze a variety of artifacts, including writings, ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $20.77!
16 view cover	Dogbird and Other Mixed-Up Tales more books like this by Paul Stewart, Tony Ross (Illustrator) add to wishlist "Woof!" - Alice's new pet budgie doesn't speak. It barks! Dad says the bird must go, but what do you do with a barking budgie? "Oink!" - When greedy Albert pinches a Mars bar, his grandmother warns him of the curse of the were-pig. Will he grow a curly tail when the sun comes out? "Ribbit!" - The croaking frog in the garden is driving Looby loopy! ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.33! \| SVS
17 view cover	Curse of the Crocodile God more books like this by Stewart Ross, Inklink (Illustrator) add to wishlist Combining the excellence of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings--such as ancient Egypt and Rome--as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00!
18 view cover	Women's war more books like this by Stewart Ross, Imperial War Museum add to wishlist Published in association with the Imperial War Museum, this series uses primary source evidence such as diaries, posters, newspaper cuttings and oral accounts to portray life on the Home Front. see all copies from $3.99! new only from $10.45!
19 view cover	Fact or Fiction: Witches more books like this by Stewart Ross, Stewart Ross, McRae Books Agency (Illustrator) add to wishlist The story of real-life witches through the ages. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.60! \| first editions
20 view cover	Ancient Rome more books like this by Stewart Ross, DK Publishing, Inklink (Illustrator) add to wishlist Two children of a North African soldier are taken captive during a raid on their village by the Roman army, transported to Rome as prisoners of war, and sold into slavery. Readers can follow the search for them, which leads through the Roman underworld and eventually to the Coliseum. Full color. see all copies from $2.17! new only from $5.99!
21 view cover	Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn more books like this by Stewart Ross, Ronald Himler (Illustrator) add to wishlist Stewart Ross has created a memorable portrait of a man almost larger than life, who made an indelible impact on America and its literature. It is a portrait as vivid and unforgettable as the man himself. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Fact or Fiction: Cowboys more books like this by Stewart Ross, Stewart Ross add to wishlist Explores the cowboys of the American West, including Wyatt Earp, Annie Oakley and Wild Bill Hickcock. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.40!
23 view cover	The Collapse of Communism more books like this by Stewart Ross add to wishlist For anyone interested in primary sources and their significance, this is the source to turn to. Primary source accounts of history add an unmatched authenticity to this series. Each book introduces the period and the available sources, justifying why we can rely on them, who produced them, or why they have survived. The text also gives historical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.96! \| first editions
24 view cover	Ancient China more books like this by Stewart Ross, Richard Bronson (Illustrator), Inklink (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| first editions
25 view cover	Leonardo Da Vinci more books like this by Stewart Ross add to wishlist Blending science, and history, this biography series spotlights breakthrough discoveries and the scientists behind them, the effects of the scientists' work in their own life-times and their legacies. Narratives, primary source letters, diary excerpts, and newspaper headlines reveal flashes of inspiration, behind-the-scenes tensions, and ... see all copies from $2.87! new only from $19.00!

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