Books with author John Mathew

Ever wanted to be a pirate? Sign the contract that comes with this book and you'll be ready to sail the high seas. There's even a pirate slang dictionary, to help you talk the talk as you walk the plank. With detailed biographies of legendary pirates plus features on their weapons, codes of conduct and punishments, Pirates delivers a thrilling portrait of life at sea in a bygone age - a story rich in colour, intrigue and adventure. Documents include a guide to pirate weaponry, a guide to their bloodthirsty flags, wanted posters, and the grisly notice of a death sentence on the crew of Bartholomew Roberts.

This educational and easy-to-read children's book reveals the amazing story of Adolf Hitler's last days, as his evil dreams of world domination came crashing down around him. You and your child will discover... * How did Hitler really die?* Where was Hitler hiding during his last days?* Why had he started ordering his generals to be executed?* What had pushed Hitler over the edge and made him want to take his own life?* What evil thing had Hitler done to his dog right before the end?* What crippling health problems had plagued Hitler during his last days?* What one thing terrified Hitler about the Russians?* What unusual request did Hitler make of his valet just hours before his death?* What strange and unexpected thing did Hitler and his mistress do on the day of their death? ...and Much, Much More!So download this educational children's book that reveals the true story of Adolf Hitler's last days..

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have captured the world's imagination since medieval times. The tales of King Arthur are rooted in history, but over the years the facts have become shrouded in myth and mystery. In this beautifully illustrated book Arthurian expert John Matthews explores the legends that have grown around the king and uncovers the mysteries of Arthur's Britain. The numerous characters surrounding King Arthur are introduced and the facts behind the epic saga are revealed. •Contains 120 color and black-and-white images•Covers Merlin, Guenevere, Lancelot, the Holy Grail, and all the mythic search for characters

India is a fascinating and mysterious country. The beautiful and often spectacular landscape is home to more than 1,300 million people and a rich abundance of wildlife.The history of India is long and eventful - there have been bloody wars as well as long periods of peace and prosperity.Steven Halfpenny's book gives you the significant events in India's history and describes what India is like today in the form of a comprehensive list of fun facts. We are sure that the facts about India in our book will fascinate you and encourage you to learn even more about this magnificent country.Chapters: Where is India? | History | Climate & Landscape | Religion | Life in India | Wildlife | Assorted India Facts

Abraham Lincoln came from humble beginnings, but his ambition and sense of justice helped him become one the greatest ever presidents of the United States, although many would argue that he was the greatest. He didn't attend school much but his love of learning saw him become a successful lawyer as well as a politician. On becoming president Lincoln was to lead his country through a long and bloody war before becoming the first American president to be assassinated.Max Rogers gives you a detailed list of facts about Abraham Lincoln, laying out the important accomplishments and events in his life.Reading a complete biography can be daunting for a child, but Rogers gives you Lincoln's life in 65 easy to understand sections.We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about Lincoln in our book and that you will be inspired to discover more about this remarkable man. This book is suitable for the age of 8 and above. Chapters:* Introduction* Abraham Loses His Mother* New Orleans and the Slave Market* New Salem and War* Lawyer and Politician* Marriage and a Family* Congressman Lincoln* Back to Washington* President Lincoln* The Civil War* The Gettysburg Address* Lincoln's Death* Conclusion

Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Black Sam Bellamy the very names conjure up hair-raising images of razor-sharp cutlasses, buried treasure, the skull and crossbones, and walking the plank. Containing biographies of legendary buccaneers plus details on their weapons, codes of conduct, and punishments, this lavishly illustrated book beautifully captures the swashbuckling world of pirates and paints a compelling portrait of life at sea in a bygone era.

Adolphus Pringle lived a relatively normal life before he met Henry Hunter, but being the best friend of a twelve-year-old millionaire genius certainly makes life interesting. He has accompanied Henry on adventures all over the world and encountered dozens of supernatural creatures. Henry has a penchant for paranormal mysteries, and he never fails to drag his trusty sidekick, Dolf, into adventures to track down the truth in these mystical legends.Henry announces one morning that he and Dolf are going to go in search of a creature more terrifying than Dracula himself: the Beast of Snagov. The pair of supernatural investigators travel from where Bram Stoker stayed in Whitby to Transylvania. Along the way they come across some strange things such as Dracula’s daughter, Bella, and an organization called the Order of the Dragon that wants to sacrifice Henry Hunter to the Beast of Snagov. When Henry is taken, it’s up to Dolf and Bella to team up and rescue him!Will Henry survive this supernatural adventure? Get ready to discover the world of the supernatural through the eyes of our spooked narrator as he tags along on the first adventure in the Henry Hunter series!Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.