Scottie Books

4 total works

The Romans in Scotland

by Frances Jarvie

Published 19 October 1999

This rewritten and redesigned edition of a popular title in the Scotties series, gives a fascinating glimpse into life at the most northern edge of the Roman Empire. Find out: about life in a Roman fort; how and where Roman soldiers lived in Scotland; what the Romans ate; which gods and goddesses they worshipped; how they enjoyed themselves; about Roman technology and medicine; how trade developed; and much more. Scotties are exciting,Scottish information books for young readers with four-colour photographs and illustrations. Each title contains a wealth of interesting facts, stimulating activities for home or classroom use, a list of useful websites and suggestions for places to visit.

'There Shall be a Scottish Parliament'

by Frances Jarvie and Gordon Jarvie

Published 1 October 2011

Parliaments existed in Scotland, off and on, from about 1200 till there was the Union with the English Parliament in 1707. In 1998 the Scotland Act decreed that 'There shall be a Scottish Parliament' and the new, devolved Parliament opened on 1 July 1999. This Scotties activity book for children aged 9-12 gives the early history of Parliaments in Scotland and then looks in more detail at how the present Parliament in Holyrood works. Scotties are exciting, full-colour Scottish information books for young readers. Each title contains a wealth of interesting facts, stimulating activities for home or classroom use, a list of websites, and suggestions for places to visit.

Scotland's Vikings

by Gordon Jarvie and Frances Jarvie

Published 12 April 2002

Part of the award-winninq "Scotties" series of activity books for children, "Scottish Vikings" tells their story from blood-curdling and violent beginnings to the end of Norse power in 1469. Follow the Vikings as they settled large areas of the north and west of Scotland. Find out: why the Vikings travelled west-over-sea to Scotland; when and where they settled; why they sometimes buried their chiefs in longships; how the Picts and Scots coped with these invaders; and what legacy the Vikings left behind. This new edition includes features such as: expanded and redesigned; an 8-page pull-out black and white section with games, puzzles and drawings for colouring in which can be photocopied by teachers for classroom use; and, photographs of Viking objects from the collections of the National Museums Scotland.

Festivals in Scotland

by Frances Jarvie

Published 19 October 1999

Festival in Scotland celebrates the shifting seasons of our year, with glimpses into age-old customs still enjoyed today. How do we remember and preserve our past? Read about fire festivals, superstitions and traditions. Best of all, track down a festival, join in and have fun. Find out about: Which festivals take place near you? Why do we first-foot? Who are the Uppies and Doonies? What code words do fishermen use?