Looks at legends, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Looks at fables, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
Looks at fairy tales, examining what they are and why people tell them, and re-tells several pairs of the tales from around the world with similar themes in order to compare and contrast them.
From the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Venice's famous gondolas, this engaging text presents Italy's history and culture from the Roman times to modern day. Young readers will appreciate the ample fact bo
The island country of Japan has a distinct, vibrant culture. The Japanese national anthem, a pronunciation to common Japanese sayings, and the country’s history are all discussed in this descri
Introduces monarchy as a form of government, describing its unique features and its history through the ages, along with examples of current monarchies in Europe and Asia.
Presents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done in ancient Greece and Rome, including peasant, slave, Olympic pankratist, laborer, fuller, gladiator, and soldier.
Presents several of the most dangerous, dirty, and otherwise unpleasant jobs done in medieval times, including peasant, bog iron collector, woad dyer, fuller, barber-surgeon, and plague doctor.
