Books published by publisher Evans Brothers

This title from Anita Ganeri brings together between one and two festivals from each of the six main world faiths (Christianity, Islam, Jewism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism), explaining their origins and how they are celebrated today. Highly illustrated with color photographs, the book includes photocopiable activities and further activity suggestions at the back, which have been compiled by a qualified nursery teacher. An ideal introduction to different faiths, their beliefs, and their origins for young children.

Can two boys solve a mystery they were never supposed to know about? Karl is on the train going home from school when he sees two men dumping a rolled up carpet into a ditch. Karl notices a scruffy shoe sticking out of one end. After telling the police, who don't seem to be that interested, Karl drags his friend Daniel to the ditch to investigate further—but they are soon disturbed by two unsavory characters.

This abridged classic, written from the animal's point of view, describes the life of a working horse in Victorian England. Black Beauty has to adapt to a variety of masters and grooms, survives fire, floods and fever until he feels ready to die, but then he is taken to another horse sale. It is one of a series of shortened classic stories ranging from chilling tales to gripping adventures.

This handsomely illustrated series presents Shakespeare in such a lively and accessible manner that students and young readers will find themselves wishing to read all his plays. Readers learn to enjoy these immortal works as they follow the story, get to know the characters, and explore the historical background of each play. Packed with color illustrations and portraits of the main characters, and enhanced with quotations, these are eye-opening introductions for students as well as valuable tools for teachers.