Step into the amazing world of the Chinese Empire and uncover the secrets of the world's oldest continuous civilization. Explore Chinese culture and beliefs, from their ancient origins through to the
"This short book is written in a clear, readable style, detailing the events of Marie’s life that will be of interest to teen readers... It will be an excellent and accessible resource for libraries.
Presents the history of ancient Mesopotamia, describing the succession of civilizations that existed there and examining the most significant aspects of religion, agriculture, trade, art, writing, and
Examines the development of science through the ages, from the trial-and-error of prehistoric humans through Greek scientists to the current age of supercomputers and cloning technology.
Marie Curie was the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes for science, and her work still influences our understanding of physics, medicine, and chemistry. Born Marja Skodowska in Poland in 1867,
In the period between 500 and 1500 CE, dress and textiles varied greatly from one part of the world to another, from one region to another, even from one village to another. In many parts of the wor
The Nineteenth Century provides a concise account of the wide variety of costume and fashion created during this period. Spanning the backwoodsmen of Tennessee to the Southern Belles of the Deep Sout
An engaging look at life in a fortress home explains how and why castles were built, discusses castle towns, life within the castle walls, defenses, sieges, and famous castles in history. Reprint.
"Why did churches have steeples?", "Who wore platform shoes?", and "Did people take baths?" are just some of the tricky questions answered in this delightful book about long ago.
Read about piracy through the ages, from the Caribbean to the South China Seas. Learn about pirate ships flags, and daily life for the crew. What exactly was pirate treasure? What happened to pirates
This book is part of the Archive Photographs series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in Great Britain, through their streets, shops, pubs, and
Intricate and meticulous illustrations bring history to life in this wide-ranging castle tour that covers both the majestic splendour of the great halls and the hardships of living in a feudal societ
BEWARE! Once you open this book, there is NO TURNING BACK! It’s 1200BCE, and you’re trapped in an Ancient Egyptian tomb. You’ve crawled through chambers of spooky mummies; escaped powerful gods; run f
Water keeps us and our world alive. Without it we couldn't exist. Water and climate influence every aspect of human life. They affect where and how we live, our health, farming and food, our energy an
Petroleum has utterly changed the way we live. But has the cost to the planet been too great? Has oil overheated our climate? Is the Oil Age already being replaced by smarter technologies? Is there en
Project Weather is an interactive, illustrated non-fiction book, ideal for curious learners aged 7+. Encouraging creativity, fun projects will help children delve deeper into understanding the we
This concise book will guide children chronologically through key periods in world history. Thousands of bulleted facts are accompanied by hundreds of illustrations, diagrams and maps, divided into se
Find out about 12 of the most incredible expeditions in history, from the ancient Egyptian voyage to the land of Punt around 1470 BCE to the Apollo mission to space in 1969.
Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion
Travel back through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. Discover fascinating facts about the Roman way of life, the clothes people wore, the entertainment
"In ancient Egypt, there was a secret valley." So begins this in-depth look at one of the most fascinating of all nonfiction subjects, the Ancient Egyptians. From the tombs in the Valley of the Kings
"In ancient Egypt, there was a secret valley." So begins this in-depth look at one of the most fascinating of all nonfiction subjects, the Ancient Egyptians. From the tombs in the Valley of the Kings
For the first time, Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully-designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read. This new graded reading scheme will grip children's interest. Develo
For the first time, Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully-designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read. This new graded reading scheme will grip children's interest. Develo
Photographs and easy-to-read text help young readers learn about conserving energy, including saving water and electricity, recycling, and eating food grown locally.
"These entertaining, deftly organized books will make terrific light-hearted additions to cirriculum units on ancient civilizations." — Publishers WeeklyStop the presses! What if ancient civilizations
Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion
This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy e
Factual and interesting approach to each topic with primary sources explored throughout. Primary source material includes quotes, newspaper extracts, speeches, recollections, posters, propaganda, diar
Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes.
During World War II, six million Jewish men, women, and children lost their lives under the Nazis, in one of the darkest events of modern history. THE HOLOCAUST: The Origins, Events, and Remarkable Ta
Step back in time to the world of ancient Egyptians and uncover the treasures and secrets of this mysterious 3000-year-old civilization. Hands-on projects bring the past to life: make a miniature pyra
Introduces the world's most fascinating, fast-paced cities and how they grow and function, including suburbs, shanty towns, and high-rise business districts.
This is the slide-out, lift-up, see-through story of world-famous trains and railroads! Legendary Journeys: Trains unfolds the enthralling history of trains and railroads as they spread across the glo
An addition to the best-selling Eyewitness series examines the wide variety of precious objects that have been considered valuable commodities and the prizes of greed, conquest, crime and adventure ov
