Books with author Struan Reid

Here's an exciting look at the world of jousting, heraldry, chivalry, and other traditions and rituals of the past. This kit delivers hours of educational fun with innovative materials and activities to stimulate children's interest. They'll enjoy creating their own medieval knight model with detachable plate armor, sword, helmet, and shield. Also included are a map of castle sites, coat of arms stickers, backgammon board and pieces, and a 16page illustrated booklet, A Day in the Life of Sir Peregrine. The removable stained-glass window can be pushed out from the cover and displayed as a keepsake. The 32page, fully illustrated book is packed with heroic tales and facts about knights through the ages, from the Crusaders of yore to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. More Lift the Lid kits

The history of humankind is built on a series of technological innovations and inventions-from the horsebit and the wheel to the microchip and the computer. Over the centuries, the exchange of these technologies has inspired new developments and improvements. It is through trade that much of this exchange has taken place. Across Asia, the paths of the Silk and Spice Routes brought together many different peoples to trade and so gather knowledge of each other's science and inventions. In this way, some of the most fundamental technologies, including writing, weaving and agriculture, have evolved and developed. Splendidly illustrated with dozens of historic visuals, Inventions and Trade explores the process of invention technological exchange, and the massive contribution made to it by the Silk and Spice Routes.

This volume is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers. As well as providing the life story of Marco Polo and an analysis of her work, this book places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes: a look at the ongoing impact of Polo's work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about the men and women who affected his life and work.

This stunning new series contains biographies of significant individuals who can be said to embody a period of history. Each book: - traces an individual's role and impact - contrasts their life with that of people from different sections of society - the legacy of each individual is also assessed - sources are explored - how do we know about them? - a timeline, glossary and index

A biography of John Logie Baird. As well as providing his life story and analysis of his work, the text places his achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes quotes and writings from newspapers and journals of the time; a look at the ongoing impact of his work; and information about his rivals and the men and women who affected his life and work.