Books by Andrew Langley
Hans Christian Andersen: The Dreamer of Fairy Tales (What's Their Story?)
Hans Andersen was a quiet child. He would sit for hours in the back yard, inventing stories for his toy theater. Discouraged from pursuing a career as an actor or a singer, Andersen instead became a storyteller. His marvelous fairy tales, full of jokes and magic, have entranced children since they were first written.
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Viking Explorer!: Voyages You'd Rather Not Make (You Wouldn't Want To)
by Andrew Langley, David Salariya
A light-hearted approach to what life was like as a Viking explorer.
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Shakespeare's Theatre
Shakespeare's Theatre is a tale of two theatres: the original Globe on the bank of the Thames in London, opened in 1599, and its modern reconstructed twin, built in almost exactly the same spot and opened nearly 400 years later. William Shakespeare wrote his finest plays with the Globe in mind, and acted on its stage as a member of the troupe that performed there.
This lavishly illustrated book, issued in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Globe, chronicles the original setting and use of the theatre as well as the reconstruction, over the past 15 years, of the imposing structure in modern London. June Everett, Artist of the Record at the Globe Theatre, has commemorated the rebuilding project--from the laying of the foundation to the opening ceremony and first performance on its stage--in a series of inspired watercolors that evoke the atmosphere of the site. The paintings are supplemented by photographs and contemporary drawings that perfectly illustrate Andrew Langley's lively and accessible text. A chronology of Shakespeare's life and lists of his plays in order of first performance and of the London theatres at the beginning of the 17th century round off this volume.
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Kingfisher Knowledge: Natural Disasters: Hurricanes, Tsunamis & Other Destructive Forces
The headlines are full of catastrophic events around the world―a sobering reminder of nature's awesome power. Now readers can investigate the scientific facts behind earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, and much more in this comprehensive, authoritative paperback.
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Kingfisher Knowledge: Hurricanes, Tsunamis, and Other Natural Disasters
Explore the most catastrophic natural events that have shocked the world since history began -- monster waves, avalanches, brush fires, earthquakes, floods, and terrifying tornadoes. Bursting with action-packed photographs and digital illustrations, this title looks at all aspects of natural disasters, including how rescue teams operate and how experts are using cutting-edge technology to try to predict and prevent disasters in the future.
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Medieval Life (DK Eyewitness Books)
An illustrated look at various aspects of life in medieval Europe, covering everyday life, religion, royalty, and more.
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Medieval Life (DK Eyewitness Books)
Step back in time and experience life in the Middle Ages.
Eyewitness Medieval Life is a compelling introduction to the people and culture of the Middle Ages. Superb color photographs of artifacts, costumes, furniture, and buildings bring daily life in Medieval Europe vividly to life.
Explore the magnificent tournaments of the royal court, the bustling streets of a developing town, how the feudal system worked, and much more. Find out how monks decorated holy books with real gold, see how cathedrals were built, and discover the power held by the medieval church over the people.
Great for school projects or just for fun, Eyewitness Medieval Life will help you to learn everything you need to know about life in the Middle Ages. This history guide also comes with a poster packed full of illustrations and facts, perfect for your bedroom wall or classroom.
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DK Eyewitness Books: Da Vinci And His Times
An overview of the philosophy, inventions, art, government, religion, and daily life of the Renaissance.
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Shakespeare And The Elizabethan Age (Treasure Chests)
The world of Shakespeare has never been more accessible or engrossing! This highly innovative kit takes children ages 8 to 13 on a vivid interactive journey back to the Elizabethan era. Along with the full-color fact-filled book inside is everything you need to build a detailed replica of the Globe Theater and print posters and handbills with the authentic letter press-complete with printing frame, moveable type, and ink roller! A secret drawer opens to reveal games, maps, and the plots of the Bard's most famous plays. A Shakespearean world of endless intrigue, humor, tragedy, and adventure awaits!
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History News: The Roman News
"These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to curriculum units on ancient civilizations." — Publishers Weekly
Stop the presses! What if ancient civilizations had daily newspapers? And they were amusing and compellingly informative? They might just look like this innovative series of historical nonfiction, presented in a unique, kid-friendly format.
Life in ancient Rome is presented in the form of a daily newspaper written at the time. As accessible as your morning paper, The Roman News will give young readers the unforgettable sense of actually being a citizen of an ancient nation.
Back matter includes a time line, an index, and a list of important emperors.
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