Bøger af John Malam

A fact-packed information book that relates the unfolding events and the human stories of WWI in a way that brings history vividly to life.

Er du klar? Du er født i Japan i “de krigende provinsers tid”.Du bliver oplært i kampteknikken ninjutsu og går på ninjaskole.Inden længe bliver du sendt på din første farlige mission som ninjakriger.Det er med livet som indsats! De vigtigste råd fra eksperterne:- Lyt til din far! Han ved alt, der er værd at vide om din ninjatræning.- Undgå at stille spørgsmål. Nysgerrighed skaber problemer!- Gå altid klædt i sort – eller hvidt hvis det sner. Vær usynlig!- Træn med dine våben dagligt, ellers bliver fjenden bedre end dig! “Den utrolige historie om ninjakrigere” er en del af en ny børnebogsserie, der henvender sig til læsere i alderen 8-12 år. Bøgerne handler om forskellige store historiske begivenheder, hvor læseren er hovedperson i fortællingen. Bogen er oprindeligt skrevet af John Malam og illustreret af David Antram. De humoristiske tekster og illustrationer indeholder masser af sjove facts om verdens mange utrolige historier!

Known for its cricket legends, striking miners and iconic pudding, Yorkshire is a county steeped in history. Tracing its development from Viking capital to industrial powerhouse, Yorkshire: A Very Peculiar History scratches beneath the surface and past its cliches, uncovering the weird-but-wonderful aspects of Gods Own County from all angles. Featuring a host of characters from Yorkshire past and present, including Guy Fawkes to Michael Parkinson, its not all grit and grime! This humorous book tells the astonishing tale of Yorkshire - the place, the people and their culture - through quirky tales, fascinating fact boxes, recipes, lists and maps.

The Shakespeare Marriage Picture is a book written by John Malam in 1873. The book is a comprehensive study of William Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway, with critical observations, reflections, historical memoranda, correspondence, literary notices, and more. Malam delves into the social and cultural context of Shakespeare's time, examining the legal and cultural norms surrounding marriage and relationships. He also explores the personal and emotional aspects of Shakespeare's marriage, drawing on historical documents and literary analysis to provide a nuanced portrait of the playwright and his wife. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare's life and works, offering a rich and detailed exploration of one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures in literary history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The year is 1922. English archaeologist, Howard Carter, lights a candle to look inside the tomb he has found, and sees something no one had seen for 3000 years. He has found Tutankhamun's tomb. And everywhere he looks, is the glint of gold! But who is Tutankhamun? And how did he live? Just like Carter, you'll discover the secrets of the 'boy king', who became pharaoh of Egypt when he was just eight years old. You'll also explore ideas about how Tutankhamun died and what happened to his tomb in the 3000 years before Carter discovered it. But what's that about a curse, you ask? Read on, if you dare... Tutankhamun: Search for the Lost Pharaoh is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years

This work takes readers to Lilliput and beyond! Ship's surgeon Lemuel Gulliver's mishaps and adventures just get stranger and stranger! This engaging story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Jonathan Swift's original text.

Tag dit varmeste tøj på, for du skal på mammutjagt i istiden!Kilometer efter kilometer skal tilbagelægges i søgen efter føde og byttedyr, men de uendelige vandringer er langt fra det værste. For nu skal du nedlægge en mammut. En kamp på liv og død! Eksperternes bedste råd:• Byg et hus af mammutknogler.• Lær at lave ild, så du både kan holde varmen og tilberede din mad.• Følg sporet af mammutlorte – de vil føre dig til flokken!• Sørg for, at dit spyd er spidst og skarpt – en mammuts hud er ekstremt tyk!“Den utrolige historie om mammutjægere” er en del af en børnebogsserie, der henvender sig til læsere i alderen 8-12 år. Bøgerne handler om forskellige store historiske begivenheder, hvor læseren er hovedpersonen i fortællingen. Bogen er skrevet af John Malam og illustreret af David Antram. De humoristiske tekster og illustrationer indeholder masser af sjove facts om verdens mange utrolige historier!

Er du klar?Året er 79 e.Kr., og du er en betroet slave i en romersk by,hvor alt indtil nu har åndet fred og idyl.Men meget skal du opleve den værste katastrofe i dit liv,og du vil aldrig glemme, hvordan det var at bo i Pompeji! Eksperternes bedste råd:- Pas på din herre – glem aldrig, at du tilhører ham.- Du skal altid være et godt forbillede for din herres søn.- Ignorér aldrig mystiske lyde og lugte, hvis du bor tæt på en vulkan – de er varsler.- Sørg for at være så langt væk som muligt fra en vulkan, der går i udbrud! “Den utrolige historie om Pompeji” er en del af en ny børnebogsserie, der henvender sig til læsere i alderen 8-12 år. Bøgerne handler om forskellige store historiske begivenheder, hvor læseren er hovedperson i fortællingen. Bogen er oprindeligt skrevet af John Malam og illustreret af David Antram. De humoristiske tekster og illustrationer indeholder masser af sjove facts om verdens mange utrolige historier!

Take yourself back 3,000 years to Bronze Age Britain. A group of round wooden houses stand on stilts above a river. Suddenly there is panic - fire is spreading! Everyone escapes but the houses burn and crash into the water below, along with all of their contents. Now, fast forward to the present day -archaeologists have discovered the village and are digging up the houses, which have been preserved like perfect time capsules. What amazing secrets do they reveal about Bronze Age life? Discovery of a Bronze Age Village is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 8-10 years

Which prehistoric places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how our ancient prehistoric ancestors lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how prehistoric peoples built their houses and communities as well as why they are significant.

Which Christian places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how ancient Christians lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how Christians built their houses and communities as well as why they are significant.

This book tells the story of Queen Elizabeth, from when she was a young princess, through to her coronation in 1953 to becoming the longest reigning British monarch in 2015 and celebrating her 90th birthday in 2016.

Going Underground explores the world underground and what lies beneath the surface. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.

Non-fiction title Finding Things explores the background of previous discoveries and what they tell us about the past and other worlds. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.

Do you think being a Roman gladiator seems glamorous? Think again! At gladiator school, you'll be taught to fight, kill, and die in a suitably sporting manner to entertain the Roman crowds. If you survive, you could become a hero - but don't count on it.

Get ready... as the captain of a Spanish treasure ship sailing in the Spanish Main, you're about to get captured as a pirate's prisoner! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail.

What do a hidden horse, disappearing diamonds and a detective dog have in common? They are connected to some of the greatest unsolved robberies of all time. Find out more in this non-fiction book Unsolved Robberies. This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.

Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for young readers. Full of fascinating information from across the globe, from animals and homes to the most interesting jobs in history.