Books published by publisher Book%20House

This dynamic title in The Art of Drawing series explores a thrilling variety of movements—jumping, kicking, punching, and more—in the hugely popular manga style. From a samurai standing defiant, his sword drawn for battle, to a hero fighting a vampire for his life, Manga Action & Movement shows artists how to draw an array of spectacularly energetic characters and action-packed scenes. Easy-to-follow instructions and striking step-by-step illustrations introduce materials and key concepts such as perspective and proportion. Beginners will find all the necessary details to help them successfully capture martial arts moves, powerful jumps and kicks in the air, explosive throws, dangerous falls, and defensive poses.

Do you think being a Roman gladiator seems glamorous? Think again! At gladiator school, you'll be taught to fight, kill, and die in a suitably sporting manner to entertain the Roman crowds. If you survive, you could become a hero - but don't count on it. This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.

As a man brought up a British coal-mining village in the 1860s, you have to endure the dangers and difficulties of working underground in a Victorian mine. Learn how to get by with a succession of 'Handy hints' such as not forgetting to take a canary down the mine with you. Find out how pit ponies are used, how the coal is mined, and how to survive deep underground. You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail. Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.

"Words are Categorical" is a series, which explores some of the basic principles of English grammar in a fun way. Each book deals with a different part of language, using playful and ingenious rhymes to make them easy to remember. In "What is a Verb?" children are introduced to one of the essential building blocks of the English language. It shows how verbs are essential for the action of a sentence. The verbs are highlighted in colour to make them easy to identify. This book teaches the basics of English grammar in accordance with the National Literacy Strategy at Key Stage 2.

Blood Justice is the sixth title in Gladiator School, a series of novels set in a rich and textured world of heated battles, fierce loyalty and even fiercer rivalry. Lucius, Isi and Quin return to Rome with the chest of Parmenion's papers proving that Titus was poisoned. But who will believe them? And more importantly who can they trust? Blood Justice is a whirlwind of new friendships and old enemies sought with trials and tribulations. But who will be found guilty in the end? And will there be justice?