Books with author Simon Adams

Explore the gods, faiths and celebrations of the world's religions, from the beginning of civilization to the present day. This book provides valuable insight into all the major religions, explaining the background of each one, their key beliefs and principles, and their sacred texts and festivals.World Religions is an accessible and informative family reference book that traces the history of religion around the globe, showing how religious faith is an integral part of human culture.There are over 250 colour photographs and illustrations, including maps, timelines and fine art paintings. The colourful maps show the geography and diversity of each faith. Informative panels provide details on religious beliefs throughout the ages around the globe, and fact boxes highlight key dates and events and help to compare and contrast the different belief systems. This is the perfect introduction to this subject, and ideal for 8- to 12-year-olds, for school projects, home reference, or school libraries. Discover more about the religious movements that have shaped the history of the world - the gods, beliefs, customs and rituals of religions past and presentOver 250 colour photographs and illustrations, including maps, timelines and fine art paintingsInformative panels provide details on religious beliefs throughout the ages around the globeColourful maps show the geography and diversity of each faithFact boxes highlight key dates and events and help to compare and contrast the different belief systemsIdeal for 8- to 12-year-olds, for school projects, home reference, or school libraries

"DK Eyewitness Tudor" is a spectacular and informative guide to one of the most turbulent periods in English history. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of the fascinating characters who influenced Tudor times. From the severed heads of traitors displayed on London Bridge to what life was like for Tudor children, and the controversial Kings and Queens: let your child learn all about the life and times of The Tudors. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the Tudors. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at our website.

With sixteen full-color maps showing what the world was like from A.D. 500 to 1450, this book is sure to capture in the attention of students interested in knights and castles, Vikings, Crusades, the Aztecs, and the Incas. Each map shows the major sites associated with a particular medieval theme, with colorful picture icons revealing cities, palaces, religious buildings, farmers, traders, warriors, and much more. Additional feature spreads present in-depth information on the key topics of cathedrals and monasteries, Islamic culture, knights and castles, and the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. This atlas is the ideal companion to classroom study of medieval history or literature.

This paper over board edition combines all four volumes in the series, depicting the world and its people between 10000BCE and the present day. It covers all major human civilizations, from the ancient world to modern times, and examines the core curriculum themes of religion, exploration, colonization, industry, technology, war and diplomatic relations.

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.

What would it have been like to live in the Middle Ages, don a suit of shining armor, and defend castle and king? Knights tells the story of this elite class of warriors, the training they endured from a very young age, the heavy weaponry they used, the intricacy of their chivalric code, the jousts and tournaments they competed in, and the castles that formed the center of their world.Children will learn about, and get to see in fascinating images, all the complicated components that made up their armor, the colorful heraldic symbols that signified their loyalties, and the evolution of castle architecture, from simple motte-and-bailey structures to formidable fortified stone buildings with moats, towers, and defensive battlements. There’s even information on leisure pursuits, such as hunting and falconry.In addition, the book describes the two significant periods of knightly warfare in the Middle Ages—the Crusades and the Hundred Years’ War between England and France—as well as the history surrounding that greatest of legendary knights, King Arthur, head of the Knights of the Round Table.Along with spectacular art and maps, the special interactive items include booklets, sliders, and fold-out pages.