Books with author Howard Markel

One little boy who loved the idea of flying became the first person to set foot on the moon.On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong made history, his 'giant leap for mankind'. From his childhood playing with model planes to becoming one of the most famous astronauts of all time, discover the incredible story of Neil Armstrong's life in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with narrative biography, facts and timelines.

KIDS REACT TO THIS QUEASY EASY READER: "I'd like to barf on Donald Trump!" - Duncan, age 9 "Don't say barf - say chewing spit!" Nate-O, age 5"A triumph in emoji! I wasn't able to completely digest it the first time I read it, but the ideas in this book kept coming up. Max Howard revels in the bilious vernacular to diagnose a sick society" - Emmy, Age 6 This is a truly disgusting book for daring young feminists and their iron-stomached parents. Much like the patriarchy, this book will make you feel sick again and again.

An original novel based on the screenplay includes an eight-page color insert of stills from the film.When Shaun decides to take a day off to have some fun, he gets more adventure than he baa-gained for! Shaun’s mischief accidentally leads to the Farmer’s absence from the farm, so it’s up to Shaun and the Flock to travel to the Big City to find him.

Zeke would love to be invisible. His mother is struggling to make ends meet and stuck with a no-good boyfriend. Zeke knows he and his mom will be stuck forever if he doesn't find some money fast. When Zeke starts working at a local pizza place, he meets labor activists who want to give him a voice--and the living wage he deserves for his work. Zeke has to decide between living the quiet life he's carved for himself and raising his voice for justice.

Will Shaun turn to the dark side when three llamas arrive at Mossy Bottom Farm? A hilarious retelling of the TV special.When a mix-up at the auction leads to a surprise win, the Farmer brings his prize animals – a trio of llamas – home to the farm. Shaun is thrilled, but are the new residents a baaad influence? Based on a one-off, half-hour TV episode, this junior novel includes full-colour stills from the special.

The story of Alexander the Great is one of the most amazing andenthralling that history has to offer. The reader will journey to aworld of heroism, of great courage and amazing conquest as we followAlexander from a childhood rolling in the dust with his toy army to thegreatest conqueror the ancient world ever knew.Lives in Action is a series ofnarrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figuresin history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction willkeep the most reluctant reader hooked.

Shaun the Sheep stars in his first feature film! An original novel based on the screenplay. Includes an eight-page colour insert of stills from the film.Fans of Shaun the Sheep will love this original novel based on the screenplay. When Shaun decides to take a day off to have some fun, he gets more adventure than he baa-gained for! Shaun’s mischief accidentally leads to the Farmer’s absence from the farm, so it’s up to Shaun and the Flock to travel to the Big City to find him. Includes an 8-page, full-colour insert of stills from the film.

Will Shaun turn to the dark side when three llamas arrive at Mossy Bottom Farm? A hilarious retelling of the TV special.When a mix-up at the auction leads to a surprise win, the Farmer brings his prize animals – a trio of llamas – home to the farm. Shaun is thrilled, but are the new residents a baaad influence? Based on a one-off, half-hour TV episode, this junior novel includes full-color stills from the special.

Christopher Columbus' astonishing life is a story of inspiration, bravery, incredible achievement and terrible hardship. As the explorer who took three small boats across the Atlantic and found an undiscovered continent, he was a hero - but his greed for gold and power brought tragedy on the people living there, and eventually caused his own downfall. His amazing story captures the excitement and urgency of the Golden Age of Discovery. Lives in Action is a series of narrative biographies that recount the lives of some of the key figures in history. Page-turning, thrilling plots that read like fiction will keep the most reluctant reader hooked.

An imaginative and action-packed story with a particularly relevant message for today - wash your hands!A great way for parents to help their children to react to the current flu pandemic.Stunning illustrations featuring hundreds of quirky characters.A special 4 page gatefold fold-out shows the armies lined up for battle.Our story begins with the rumble of war as Sam, a young germ, is conscripted to fight in the Germ Army. Their ultimate goal? To attack the boy in striped pyjamas who comes into the bathroom each day.When the boy in the striped pyjamas fails to wash his hands one day, the germs seize their opportunity to attack, only to be met with the friendly Antibody Army. A great battle ensues, but which side is Sam really on?An hilarious look at the germs that live with us every day and their battle to take control of our bodies with a message – BE SURE TO WASH YOUR HANDS!For children aged 5–8.