Christina Balit

Blodin the beast stalks the land, breathing fire and reducing villages to ruins. Who or what can end his tyranny?

The destruction of Pompeii seen through the eyes of Tranio, an actor's son, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter.

A beautiful retelling of an ancient Babylonian myth of the seasons.

In eight vivid retellings, Mary Hoffman reveals the personalities behind the thrones of Israel and Egypt recorded in the Old Testament.

The king of Baghdad trusts no woman. Each night he takes a new bride, only to execute her in the morning. Brave Shahrazad offers herself as his bride, and captures the king's heart by telling stories.

A magical introduction to the constellations twinkling above us and the legends behind them.

A child's introduction to the planets in our solar system. Now updated with the latest facts and figures about the Solar System including dwarf planets

When Khepri discovers a terrible trap in the Pharaoh's newly-built tomb designed to kill, he knows he must warn the Prince. But how? For Khepri is only a small scarab beetle.

Lively story of the Greek hero with powerful illustrations.

A retelling of the tales surrounding Britain's legendary King Arthur, told from the perspective of eight women. Determined and resourceful, they drive the Camelot story through love, hate, intrigue, enchantment and tragedy as, one by one, their voices come swirling out of the mists of time.