Alex Woolf

On a trip to Mexico, Rory is forced to spend time with his strange new step-sister, Itzel. He can't believe it when she tells him about Nightmare Island, a place where your worst fears come true. To prove it's just a myth, he agrees to go there with her. And so begins a thrilling, unforgettable adventure! What will happen on Nightmare Island?

Gisela the daughter of an Anglo-Saxon chieftain is a brave and skilful archer. When her village is attacked by a band of fierce Vikings and her parents are kidnapped Gisela has a decision to make. Can she trust her uncle Oswald who is now in charge of the village Or is he too friendly with the Vikings Shoudl Gisela risk everything and try to rescue her parents And who can she trust on her perilous quest

In this latest adventure in the Time Detectives series Joe and Maya travel back to ancient Egypt to solve a new mystery. A precious jewel has been stolen from King Tutankhamun and he believes he is cursed. They must try to work out who the real thief might be and exactly why the boy king is so sick. Will they uncover the secret of Tutankhamun's lost treasure and lift the king's curse

Did you know that the little white grains that sit in your salt cellar have an amazing story to tell? The simple condiment has caused wars to break out, empires to be conquered and black markets to flourish. This book describes the journey salt has taken, from prehistoric religious offerings to a staple seasoning.Other topics covered are the health aspects of salt, how it is produced, its chemical properties and how it is traded around the world. With bright illustrations and amazing photographs, this is an ideal leisure read, but also perfect for coursework and presentations for key stage 2 readers.

A clearly written, accessible and comprehensive text that tells the story of man's journey from the time of the first hominids to the present. Sections include: Ancient World, 10,000 to 500 BC, Classical World, 500 BC to AD500, Medieval World, AD500 to 1500, Early Modern World, 1500-1783, 19th Century, the Modern World from 1914 to the first decade of the 21st century. This book tells the story of how we got to where we are today - through conflict and intrigue, power won and lost, and great empires built and destroyed.

How have technology and science helped artists through the years? How do today's artists use technology in their work? What role does technology hold for the future of art? From the invention of the camera obscura through to today's digital painting and internet art, artists have always used contemporary technology to aid in the creation and display of their work. This book looks at how the creation of paintings, sculpture and engraving have changed over time and how newer mediums from photography to film and even computer games, have changed our perception of how technology can help us express ourselves.

How have technology and science helped artists through the years? How do today's artists use technology in their work? What role does technology hold for the future of art? From the invention of the camera obscura through to today's digital painting and internet art, artists have always used contemporary technology to aid in the creation and display of their work. This book looks at how the creation of paintings, sculpture and engraving have changed over time and how newer mediums from photography to film and even computer games, have changed our perception of how technology can help us express ourselves.

This breathtaking steampunk adventure series introduces an alternative 19th century of giant airships soaring through the skies above the English Channel, fantastical, steam-powered automata, aerial steam carriages, floating cities and a new kind of secret agent. As Napoleon’s airborne invasion of England begins, Lady Arabella and the Sky Sisters face a new enemy, the Equestrians: a group of ruthless, masked fighters mounted on powerful mechanical horses. The future looks bleak as Arabella and Miles, her trusty steam-powered sidekick, battle to save the British Empire from a fleet of gigantic airships and a terrifying army of iron centaurs.

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Rome in the year 83 AD is the setting of this fun book, a blend of fiction and history. Readers explore the bustling city, including important Roman landmarks such as the Forum and the Colosseum. They interview a senator, a soldier, a gladiator, a slave, and an engineer among others and learn about many intriguing aspects of their lives. Roman medicines such as boiled liver and foods such as giant snails are just some of the interesting details discussed about this ancient culture.

When the Time Detectives Joe and Maya stumble upon an old house in the middle of a wood its occupant has a sad and strange tale to tell. Michael was evacuated to Dorset during World War II with his twin brother Danny. While there Danny mysteriously disappeared and was never heard from again. Can Joe and Maya succeed where the police failed journey back to 1941 and trace Danny Doyle

When Joe Smallwood goes to stay with his Uncle Theo and cousin Maya life seems very dull until he finds a strange smartphone nestling beside a gravestone. The phone enables Joe and Maya to become time-travelling detectives and takes them on an exciting adventure back to Victorian times. Can they prove maidservant Maddie Musgrove's innocence Can they save her from the gallows

Estelle thinks that a stay in a remote cottage will give her the peace and quiet that she needs, but the nearby wood holds a terrible secret. Can she and her friend Sandor discover what’s going on in the mysterious military lab before it’s too late? Soul Shadows has been shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award 2014.