Books with author John Malam

How did Marconi’s invention help shipwrecked passengers? When was the first radio broadcast? The 'Leveled Biographies' series offers leveled, high-interest nonfiction in a range of text genres. Each title tells the story of one memorable life, using pictures, maps, sidebars, and engaging text to make each person’s story come alive. The 'Guglielmo Marconi' book includes examples of the biography and recount text types.

Discover the physiology and behavior of the hyena, including how they hunt for food, how they socialize, and how humans have interacted with hyenas over history.Beware the beasts you'll meet inside Scary Creatures series, special "X-Ray" pages that let readers (Ages 7-9) peer clear through to the animal's skeleton, colorful "call-out" illustrations, and myth-busting "Did You Know" questions - everything you need to safely get to know some of the scariest creature that ever lived!

With its high culture, mysterious monuments, and fabled dynasties, ancient Egypt has long been a favorite of young readers. This fun book takes a fresh look at the culture from its powerful pharaohs to its puzzling pyramids, using interactive parts to unlock their secrets. Children learn about how Egyptians lived, worked, and played; get a glimpse inside the tombs; learn how mummies were made; and practice writing with hieroglyphics!

This book covers a wide range of historical and social issues within the Victorian period. This includes the Royal Family, inventions, the seaside, hospitals and health, clothes, and crime and punishment. Readers are also introduced to the major personalities of the day including Queen Victoria, Brunel, Gladstone and Disraeli, and Florence Nightingale. A wide range of visual sources of information are used such as artifacts, contemporary illustrations, photographs, and posters to really bring the subject to life.

A fun, yet informative series that offers a chance to delve deep into a wide range of fascinating subjects from nature, history, and science. Full-color, fun, and crammed with facts, DK's Secret Worlds take a fresh look at familiar subjects with brilliant results! Kids age 9 and up can delve into a wide range of subjects from nature to history to science for researching school projects, sating a curious appetite, or just for the love of reading. Tried-and-tested Web sites and a Mega-reference section are just two of the innovative features that will keep kids and parents coming back for more. Priced to collect, these dramatically designed books are a valuable addition to any child's bookshelf.