Take a look at the wackier side of history!Did the Maya really invent hot chocolate? Why did they have pointed heads? And did the Maya civilisation really disappear?With an engaging question and answe
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Why did Viking houses smell of fish (eew)? Did they really have horns on their helmets? And were the Vikings really the vainest people in Europe?With an enga
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Why did the first pyramids fall down? How did Tutankhamun die? And what really happened to the pharaoh's brain? Discover the answers to these questions and m
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Who were the Shang people? Why did they LOVE mud and moths? And just what made the Shang such fearsome warriors? A Question of History: The Shang Civilisatio
The ancient Greeks were skilled builders, artists and inventors, and one of the best ways to discover how they lived is by studying the artefacts they made. Just as ancient objects enable us to step b
Today, the Indus Valley Civilisation is known mainly through the ruins of its cities and the artefacts its people made. Ancient objects enable us to step back into the world of the people who made the
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Why did Minoans have strong ankles? How did an owl inspire a city? And why on Earth did the ancient Greeks exercise NAKED?With an engaging question and answe
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Did the ancient Britons invent lego? Did aliens really land at Stonehenge? And just how did blueberries help the Celts win battles?With an engaging question
The ancient Romans were skilled builders, artists and inventors, and one of the best ways to discover how they lived is by studying the artefacts they made. Just as ancient objects enable us to step b
The Shang were skilled builders, artists and craftsmen, and one of the best ways to discover how they lived is by studying the artefacts they made. Just as ancient objects enable us to step back into
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? Did spirits live in the African rainforest? And did bicycles REALLY destroy the Benin kingdom? A Question of
Take a look at the wackier side of history!Who was the maddest Roman emperor? Why didn't the Romans use toilet paper? And just how dangerous was a Roman tortoise? A Question of History: Ancient Rome a
The first drones only appeared in the 1960s, but now they are flown by every branch of the military. Learn how drone pilots can locate and destroy targets on the other side of the world, and discover
A chronological guide to the development of warships provides information on such types as the galley, submarine, ironclad, and supercarrier, discussing their specifications and importance in history.
Examines life in the Islamic world during the European Middle Ages, including the origin and spread of the faith, government, warfare, scholarship, medicine, commerce, the arts, and Islamic influences
Describes the life and times of legendary outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, relating accounts of their crimes with the Barrow gang, the hunt for them leading to their deaths, and their legacy.
The At Home With...series uses a fascinating magazine-style approach to reveal what fashionable life was like at the time of the Vikings! Find out all about the invasions and raids in their struggle f
Discusses popular magic tricks and how they are done, including sawing someone in half, levitation, escapes, and making the Statue of Liberty disappear, and examines miracles and other situations that
Civil War soldiers faced violence on the battlefield and disease and famine off it. Experience life on the front lines in a time of evolving war strategies, advancing weapons capabilities, and limited
World War I soldiers faced violence on the battlefield and contagious diseases and filthy living conditions off it. Experience life on the front lines in a time of global uncertainty and fear.
Presents an introduction to maps, describing the impact of the computer on the creation of modern maps and covering such topics as digital maps, geographical information systems, virtual environments,
