Presents an introduction to sports and leisure in ancient Rome, describing such topics as chariot racing, gladiator fights, wild sea battles, music, food, theater, public bathhouses, and children's pa
Examining major global debates, this series explains the facts behind six very different issues and describes the views of the protagonists on both sides.
"How did Winston Churchill inspire Britain and its Empire in the dark days of 1940, when defeat in World War II seemed imminent, and how did that lead to victory in the Battle of Britain? What choices
"How do we know about the people who journeyed on the Mayflower? Why did they cross the Atlantic, and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the travelers and their ship from primary
"How do we know about the men and women who broke important World War II military and diplomatic codes? What were the challenges, and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the Allie
'Lost Cities' examines the search for lost cities and the important artifacts within them that can offer us an extraordinary window on to the past. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Lost Cities' o
'Tomb Explorers' examines the hunt for and discovery of ancient tombs, and the valuable treasures they hold, whether that be gold and jewels, or important artifacts that offer us a window on to the pa
Introduces charities that try to improve living conditions of those in poverty, looking at the organization's efforts, workers, and volunteers, and provides advice on how readers can get involved.
Looks at the new 'scientific' ways of learning and experimentation of the Renaissance period, to show what health and disease were like in the Old and New Worlds.
Looks at the scientific ways of learning and experimentation of the Renaissance period to show what health and disease were like in the Old and New Worlds.
Looks at how population is measured, discusses the relationship between population growth, food supplies, and poverty, and examines the issues around family planning.
Describes everyday life for a variety of people living in ancient Rome, including senators, soldiers, priests, women, artisans, gladiators, and slaves.
Describes what life is like in villages around the world, discussing such topics as homes in rural areas, on hilltops, and in caves, and detailing the materials used in home construction and different
Describes what life is like in villages around the world, discussing such topics as homes in rural areas, on hilltops, and in caves, and detailing the materials used in home construction and different
Describes different types of waterside homes, what they are made of, what they look like inside, and how people living by the water are affected by the weather and the environment.
Describes different types of city homes, what they are made of, what they look like inside, and how people living in cities are affected by the weather and the environment.
Describes different types of island homes, what they are made of, what they look like inside, and how people living on islands are affected by the weather and the environment.
Describes different types of mountain homes, what they are made of, what they look like inside, and how people living on mountains are affected by the weather and the environment.
Describes what life is like for the Tuareg of the Sahara, including their dwellings, occupations, diet, clothes, education, recreation, traditions, and celebrations.
Describes what life is like for the Tuareg of the Sahara, including their dwellings, occupations, diet, clothes, education, recreation, traditions, and celebrations.
In this book readers will learn how the Maasai people--who live in the grasslands in eastern Africa--survive harsh, dry conditions as well as about their customs and ceremonies, and how the women make
In this book readers will learn how the Maasai people--who live in the grasslands in eastern Africa--survive harsh, dry conditions as well as about their customs and ceremonies, and how the women make
Examines the art of Islam, including architecture, metalwork, pottery, tiles, and carpets and explains what we can learn about the culture of Islam while examining these art forms.
Examining major global debates, this series explains the facts behind six very different issues and describes the views of the protagonists on both sides.
Explains what to expect with the arrival of a new baby brother or sister, including getting the baby's room ready, going the hospital, sharing, helping with the baby, and special ceremonies that take
