Books published by publisher Scribo

What if you could stop time, forget work and worries, and begin again, right where you left off? In the late twenty-second century, you can—thanks to the Chronosphere. For Raffi Delgado, this “gap year” seems like the perfect holiday, with a luxury apartment and great weather. But something is going terribly wrong, and teenagers are mysteriously disappearing. Now it's up to Raffi and his friends to uncover the dark truths that lie beneath the Chronosophere's surface. But in this police state with plenty to hide, that could be dangerous. The first in a thrilling futuristic sci-fi trilogy.

Which king's guards massacred his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and slobbered when he ate? Who survived seven assassination attempts? It wasn't all thrones and scepters for British monarchs. Some were batty, others vicious, and some became much-loved icons. Meet these rulers, discover their bizarre habits, and enjoy quirky stories, fascinating facts, and fun lists.

The ancient Greeks built magnificent temples in which to worship their gods. Here is the inside story of how these magnificent structures were planned and built, and a look at the dazzling skills of the architects, stonemasons, and craftsmen who created their ornate columns and carvings. Discover the rituals and festivals that ruled Greek life—and what finally brought an end to that legendary culture.

Go back in time to the Middle Ages, when life centered around a castle and knights in shining armor defended its walls. Guided by spectacular art that captures the castle’s inner workings, kids will examine the development and design of these strongholds, meet the people who made things run smoothly, watch knightly tournaments, and see what happened when the building came under attack.

Step inside a Viking town and learn what it was like to dwell in this bustling center of long-distance trade. Stand back and admire the well-built houses with their strong wooden walls, before joining the town’s defenders as they fight off an attack by rivals from across the sea. Kids will love this exciting and superbly illustrated guide to Viking life.