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Gladiator: Life and Death in Ancient Rome (DK Secret Worlds)

1 review
John Malam

Topeka Bindery, 2002

BBIW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Best book in world!!!!!
THIS IS TRULY THE BBIW!WOULD YOU BELIVE IT, BUT OUT OF THE 16 BOOKS I READ IN A WEEK,THIS ONE IS TRULY, the best.

Cleaning the House (Everyday History)

1 review
John Malam, Rupert Matthews

Franklin Watts, 2000

Good, clean fun!
From the first houses on Earth built 11,000 years ago to homes of the future, Cleaning the House presents an entertaining and educational look at the history and art of keeping those houses clean. The scientific discoveries of germs and disinfectants to kill them is the 1860s revolutionized sanitation. Sweeping, scrubbing, doing dishes, ironing, etc., all changed through the years. This ...

The Illustrated History of the World: From the Big Bang to the Third Millennium

2 reviews

Enchanted Lion Books, 2003

A superbly presented overview
The Illustrated History Of The World is an informed and informative chronological summary of world history which will engage the attention and appreciation with readers of all ages. Full-color photographs and illustrations on every page add a splendid visual touch to global eras and nations. Each two-page spread focuses on a specific instance of world history, such as The Renaissance, The Russian ...

See-Through Mummies (See-Through)

2 reviews
John Malam

Running Press Kids, 2000

"See-Through Mummies"
I purchased "See-Through Mummies" for my grandson, aged 8, hoping to stimulate an interest in Egyptology. The book is very readable and has many beautiful and colourful illustrations. The scene is set with the telling of the Osiris story, leading to a very interesting and accurate account of the process of mummification and subsequent burial. The religious beliefs of this fascinating people ...

The Atlas of the Medieval World

1 review
Neil Morris, John Malam, ...

Peter Bedrick, 1999

The Atlas of the Medieval World in Europe (IV-XV Century)
Reminiscent of the Eyewitness Explorers Series, illustrations fill every page in this graphically beautiful series. Short descriptions give a concise eclectic overview of topics. A nice supplement to encyclopedic reference works with broader and more in depth coverage, but which may be lacking in illustrations. Ideal for young or reluctant readers because there are so many pictures calculated to ...

How It Works: Big Rigs (How It Works)

2 reviews
John Malam

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1998

Entertaining, educational and packed with marvelous pictures
All the wonderful machines that fascinate kids are featured in this book -- bulldozers, front-loaders, big shovels, backhoes, etc. -- each explained in a clear and entertaining style. Splendid illustrations fill every page, and are the gems that set this book apart from others, elevating it to the status of a classic. The pictures are chock-full of delightful details -- from little, ...

Ancient Egypt (Explore It)

1 review
John Malam

Silver Dolphin, 2006

excellent resource
We used this book as a supplemental resource while homeschoolong ancient civilizations. This 32-page book devotes two-page spreads to a number of topics: the Nile R., village life, children, farming, pyramids, the pharoahs, law, writing, medicine, mummies, the arts, war and mythology. Each spread features several paragraphs of text, lots of pictures, and at least one special feature, such as a ...

A Roman Gladiator (You Wouldn't Want to Be)

1 review
John Malam

Hodder Wayland, 2001

Shawn's Review
This book is like you are being told what will happen at gladiator school. That is what makes it funny. Even though it is funny, you learn things. For instance, did you know that you would have to eat barley grains and roasted beans for dinner and ash for dessert? Another reason I like this book is the illustrations. The illustrations also make the book funny because they make the people look ...

Ancient Egypt (Picturing the Past)

1 review

Enchanted Lion Books, 2004

Excellent book
I shared this book with my child, a kindergartner. The pages have good text, good drawings and photographs, weblinks on each topic. The book also provided a text box for each topic explaining how modern day people know about the Egyptians called "How Do We Know". I found this especially interesting.

Oliver Twist (Graphic Classics)

1 review
Charles Dickens

Barron's Educational Series, 2006

Great graphic adaptation of a classic
My 8 year old is getting into graphic classics this year. He really likes these; he can read one in an afternoon. What's funny though, he can give you at least a Cliff Notes type review (telling me they have hit all the high notes in this very brief graphic version), and it's really sparked his interest in classic literature. Oliver Twist was particularly well done in this series.

Wacky Weather ( How It Works Ser.)

1 review
John Malam

Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, 1998

How It Works Wacky Weather
Wonderful way to teach children about the weather. My son absolutely loves learning from this book. If you have a curious little soul at home get this book.

Mummies (100 Things You Should Know About...)

1 review
Rupert Matthews, Camilla de la Bedoyere, ...

Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd, 2008

more about mummies
Have you ever wondered how mummies were made? this book has lots of neat fact about them. Lots of neat internet links are included for futher research.

Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs

5 reviews
John Malam, Steve Parker

Parragon, Incorporated, 2007

Best Dinosaur book of all time
My fiance bought this book for my son (5 at the time) for Christmas 2 years ago. Despite the fact that he got a multitude of other, more expensive presents, it was his favorite book. He was just learning to read (he was halfway through kindergarten), but he read the book obsessively. It went everywhere with him - to school, to bed, to daycare, out to playtime. He literally *loved* the first ...

Titanic (Secret Worlds)

1 review
John Malam

DK CHILDREN, 2003

Titanic (Secret Worlds)
John has done a magnificent job putting this book together! I especially enjoyed the Titanic and Lusitania sections. It provides the reader with other famous shipwrecks as well, creating a well rounded look at how maritime disasters have shaped our culture. As a school teacher I highly highly recommend this title!

Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures

1 review
John Malam, Steve Parker

Parragon, 2006

Wouldn't buy it
At first glance, it looks like a pretty good book. The cover artwork is nice, and it says it includes creatures other than dinosaurs. Which it does, actually, it has several sections on non-dinosaurian animals. The problem is, the artist who did the cover artwork only did a handful of the illustrations inside the book. A different artist apparently drew all the rest--and they aren't very ...

You Wouldn't Want to Live in Pompeii!: A Volcanic Eruption You'd Rather Avoid (You Wouldn't Want to)

1 review
John Malam, 2008

Flowing With Fun
A lively and entertaining book for readers of any age. My middle school students did not find the material too juvenial and I believe that the approach to a tragic event is gentle enough for younger children. I was impressed by the detail provided about both life in ancient Rome and the science behind the eruption of Vesuvius. Excellent!

The Very Sleepy Pig (Embossed Books)

1 review
John Malam

Mustard, 1999

Beautiful Book!
It is a shame that (currently, anyway) there is no image available for this book. More than the story, which is a simple tale of a pig who learns he must go to sleep to wake up early in order to enjoy the best parts of the day, the adorable and eye-catching illustrations are what really shine. Every page is beautifully embossed, which adds even more life to the sweet drawings. While it may be ...

Beatrix Potter (Tell Me About)

1 review
John Malam

Carolrhoda Books, 1998

tell me about Beatrix potter
This books gives deatiled information regarding beatrix life. It has great illustration that allow you see her past.

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pirate's Prisoner

2 reviews
John Malam

Topeka Bindery, 2003

A very fun and exciting history lesson
This book was very interesting. It showed what might happen to you if you were captured by Pirates. I thought it was very realistic, and it was so exciting you didn't know you were really learning. I would read it again and again. But I thought it was a little easy to read, and too short. But overall I liked it... a LOT

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mammoth Hunter!: Dangerous Beasts You'd Rather Not Encounter (You Wouldn't Want to)

1 review
John Malam, David Antram, ...

Franklin Watts, 2004

Prehistoric History
I enjoyed the way the book presented ideas about the Ice Age and its inhabitants in a cartoon format. However, I was looking for a book that was appropraite for 1st graders to read independently this would be a little above them. I think 2nd and 3rd graders would enjoy this book and be able to understand the humor.

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