Books

The History of Toys The History of Toys demonstrates that throughout history toys have changed very little. Egyptian, Greek and Roman children played with balls, spinning tops, rattles and dolls. There were toys on wheels too. Kites have been flown in China for centuries. Many of today's crazes are the same as those that enraptured children generations ago. The development of new technologies and changing materials have had a huge impact on the design and manufacture of toys but their purpose has remained the same. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please email Deborah. For more information about The History of Toys, please click here.

Published by Sutton Publishing, 2006 Hardback ISBN 0 7509 3849 8

Ingenious Women Ingenious Women is the culmination of original research relating to the hundreds of women who, before 1914, invented all variety of gadgets and devices. Some of them patented their ideas and registered designs, in their own names, at a time when it was extremely difficult for them to do so. Others are lost from the records as husbands and fathers claimed ownership of their wives' and daughters' ideas, registering them as their own. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please email Deborah. For more information about Ingenious Women, please click here.

Published by Sutton Publishing, 2003 (UK, USA); and as Geniale Frauen by Patmos Verlahshaus, 2006 (Germany) Hardback ISBN 0 7509 3030 4; Paperback ISBN 0 7509 3031 4

Victoria - A Celebration Victoria examines Queen Victoria's reign of sixty-four years in the context of the vast political, social and technological changes of the 19th century. It also looks at Queen Victoria's personal life, as wife of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and mother of nine children. Published to coincide with the centenary of her death, the book is lavishly illustrated using over 200 photographs and images from the period.

Published by Carlton Books, 2001 (UK, USA) Hardback ISBN 1 84222 180 9 Paperback ISBN 1 84222 812 9

	Make a Book! with Vivien Frank This is six books within a book. The folding book from Thailand, Japanese scroll, book of hours, movable book, flicker book and newspaper have all been taken from examples in the British Library. Simple instructions show how to make them from the pages in the main book.
	Published by Frances Lincoln in conjunction with The British Library, 2000 (UK); Dutton Children's Books (US) ISBN 0 7112 1474 3

	Press-Out Masks to Make and Decorate with Vivien Frank A kit book for children to make and decorate 10 masks from different cultures around the world. There is a map to highlight the area of origin, pictures of the masks and background information on their histories.
	Published by Frances Lincoln, 1996 (UK); Harcourt Brace (US); Flammarion (France) ISBN 0 7112 1096 9

	What's Left of Henry VIII What's Left of Henry VIII is a guide book to the life of King Henry VIII, who radically changed the course of English history. It includes places to visit relating to his life - palaces, forts, ships, museum collections, archives and record offices.
	Published by Ian Allen/Dial Press, 1995 ISBN 0 7110 2304 2

	The Best of Britain for Children with Sue McAlpine A guide book of unusual places to take children - castles, palaces, museums, galleries, caves, railways, mines and farms - and how to make the most of the visit. Each venue has been meticulously researched for its child friendliness and interest factor as wells as access for pushchairs and wheelchairs, restaurant and shop.
	Published by Ian Allan/Dial Press, 1993 ISBN 0 7110 2142 2

	Making Masks with Vivien Frank A step by step guide, through different projects, of designing and making masks.
	Published by Quintet, 1992 ISBN 1 85078 374 7